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Pantera's "Vulgar Display Of Power" Celebrates 21 Years [VIDEO]

Rooster — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:14:43 +0000

Pantera’s metal classic “Vulgar Display Of Power” turns 21 today and we have our horns held high up in the air for this one. Released on February 25th 1992 “Vulgar Display Of Power was the 6th studio album from Pantera and even to this day would continue to influence the world of heavy music. When [...]

Why Championship Bull Riding Should Be Associated With Heavy Metal [VIDEO]

Rooster — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:20:08 +0000

My first experience to a CBR event was not only memorable but it guaranteed that I would be back to check out the most metal sport I have ever seen. Now before I explain how bull riding and metal go together let me hook you up with the details with the CBR which is coming [...]

Machine Head Performs Pantera Classic "F@#king Hostile" [VIDEO]

Rooster — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:11:44 +0000

On December 8th we remembered Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott on the the 8th Anniversary of his murder on stage in Columbus, Ohio in 2004. Now there will always be those that celebrate his death with music and Machine Head saluted Dime with this killer cover of "F@#king Hostile" which you can check out.

Vinnie Paul Squashes All Rumors Regarding Pantera Reunion Tour [VIDEO]

Rooster — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:11:40 +0000

Over the last year we have heard that there could be a Pantera reunion. Vinnie Paul recently sat down with Fuse and squashed all rumors that a Pantera reunion could happen. We have heard the rumors several times that a Pantera reunion was on the horizon with either Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society or [...]

Phil Anselmo Talks About the Worst Job He Has Ever Had

Rooster — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:20:59 +0000

We have all had really crappy jobs that have haunted our pasts. I find it really funny to know what rock stars did to make cash before they made it big. Phil Anselmo formerly of Pantera and current Down front man recently sat down with Fuse about several topics including his worst job. Check out [...]

Kerry King Of Slayer And Scott Ian Of Anthrax Share Some Dimebag Memories [VIDEO]

Rooster — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:45:16 +0000

This past weekend I spent throwing down in Arlington, Texas for an awesome ranger game and of course to pay my respects for Brother Dime. I decided to do 1 blog instead of 2, I came across this video of Scott Ian Of Anthrax and Kerry King Of Slayer sharing some of their Dimebag memories.

Rex Brown Joins Down On Stage In Dallas [VIDEO]

Rooster — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:18:07 +0000

Rex Brown formerly of Pantera and Down threw down onstage at Trees in Dallas, Texas with his former band Down. They performed the Down classic “Stone The Crow” and “Bury Me In Smoke” which you can check out here. Rex Brown has seen his troubles with the IRS and being diagnosed with pancreatitis. It is [...]

Battlecross Covers Pantera [VIDEO]

Rooster — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:55:52 +0000

I have finally found a good video of Battlecross covering the Pantera classic “F@#$ing Hostile.” If you were at the The Trespass America Tour and were there to catch Battlecross then you remember this awesome cover. I standing by the FMX truck doing some radio when I could hear Battlecross start yelling “Who loves Pantera?” [...]

The Texas Top Ten: Pantera's Top Ten

Wes — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:20:22 +0000

I saw a Loudwire list of the top ten Pantera songs and it was off, to say the least. Then I realized, those Yankee baby-bottle suckers don’t know what’s up with the official Metal Band of Texas. More after the jump. If you really want to see what those East Coast spaghetti-eaters think, then go [...]

FMX Celebrates Dimebag's Birthday All Day And All Night

Wes — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:59:01 +0000

Today would have been Dimebag’s 46 birthday. We’re celebrating with “Dimetime” every hour at the top of the hour. Join us for great tracks from Pantera and Damageplan to kick off each hour, and to add a little jet propulsion to every 30 Minute Megaset. More after the jump. I remember sitting across the control [...]

Zakk Wylde Answers The Question About Possible Pantera Reunion [VIDEO]

Rooster — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 23:16:45 +0000

Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society recently answered fan submitted questions on his official YouTube Channel and one of the questions was if he would play in Dimebag Darrell’s place in Pantera. When it comes to a Pantera reunion I don’t think anybody else could fill Dimebag’s shoes like Zakk Wylde. But what this reunion [...]

Some Killer New Music Tops Everything Goes Black This Week [VIDEO]

Rooster — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:18:19 +0000

We are only 2 days away from Sabaton throwing down their power metal from Sweden, and only 10 days away from Cannibal Corpse ripping apart the backroom of Jake’s on April 25th. Not only will you be able to catch some new music from Sabaton and Cannibal Corpse. I will also be playing new music [...]

Vinnie Paul Turns 48

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:01:12 +0000

Happy birthday to Pantera and Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul, who turns 48 today. Even as he approaches the age of 50, the drummer still smashes away at the skins, using his arms and legs in ways that most men his age couldn’t even consider at this point. But he’s still got plenty of gas left in the tank.

Vinnie Paul Talks Golden Gods + Grammy Museum

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:40:45 +0000

The Revolver Golden Gods Awards take place April 11 in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theater in conjunction with ‘Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal,’ which is a metal exhibit at the adjacent Grammy Museum. The display serves to educate visitors about the genre we all know and love by collecting various items relating to the metal acts. Hellyeah and Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul chatted with Revolver TV about the upcoming metallic festivities, as well as Hellyeah’s new album ‘Band of Brothers,’ due this June.

Hellyeah + Clutch Team Up for Co-Headlining Spring 2012 U.S. Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:44:54 +0000

Hellyeah, who just announced their third album ‘Band of Brothers’ will drop on June 5, have another big announcement. That’s two in one week. Clearly, the Hellyeah gears are grinding and the band is raring to get back into the swing of things. The band has teamed up with bottom-heavy rockers Clutch for a North [...]

Hellyeah To Drop New Album 'Band of Brothers' in June

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:50:35 +0000

Just a few weeks after drummer Vinnie Paul shared his excitement exclusively with Loudwire about Hellyeah‘s forthcoming third album and telling us they were thisclose to selecting a title, the band has finally revealed that information. The title is ”Band of Brothers’ and it’s certainly appropriate for this thick-as-thieves metal wrecking crew.

Phil Anselmo Interview On Brazilian MTV [VIDEO/NSFW]

Rooster — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:07:26 +0000

Phil Anselmo was interviewed after Down’s performance at the SWU Music And Arts Festival on November 14 in Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil. When you check out the video you will see Phil’s head busted open after he repeatedly hit himself in the head with his microphone. When I watched this interview and the performance it [...]

Today We Celebrate Our Fallen Brother, Dimebag Darrell [VIDEO]

Rooster — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:08:22 +0000

Today is a sad day for any of us that love Rock and Roll and Heavy Metal. Sadly, on this day in rock history we lost Darrell “Dimebag” Abbott and John Lennon. I love listening to rock stories from fans, DJ’s and the musicians that loved them. I hear many stories about how a rock [...]

Check Out This Live Footage of Down [VIDEO]

Rooster — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:23:38 +0000

Down preformed at the SWU Music and Arts Festival in Brazil. I would definitely love to see Down come back to Lubbock. But for now all we can do is check em out here with live footage and wish we were there. Check out the bands set list. 01. Temptations Wings 02. Lifer 03. Pillars [...]

Little Headbangers [VIDEO]

Driver — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:12:16 +0000

Those of you that were at the Five Finger Death Punch show on Friday night saw Ivan pull some kids from the crowd up on stage to give big ups to the future head bangers of the Hub city.