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PHILIP ANSELMO: 'Creating Music With Pot Is The Way To Go'

Last year, former PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo and his solo band, THE ILLEGALS, were guests on Santiago, Chile's "Waka Weed TV" show. During the chat, which has just now been uploaded to YouTube, Anselmo spoke about his reliance on marijuana as a way to spark creativity and treat chronic pain. He...
May 2, 2020
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It would be a gross understatement to say that Jarboe has simply been prolific. While she remains mostly known as a former member of the legendary act SWANS, the tremendously talented experimental vocalist and musician has released over 30 solo albums. She has also been involved with numerous collab...
April 15, 2020
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SUICIDE SILENCE's MARK HEYLMUN On Possibility Of SLAYER Reunion Tour: 'I Don't Think It'll Happen'

SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Mark Heylmun recently spoke to RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program "Wired In The Empire", about the possibility of SLAYER returning for a reunion tour. The legendary thrash metal act completed its farewell trek last November, less than two years after...
April 11, 2020
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JOE SATRIANI Praises Next Generation Of Guitarists

In a recent interview with Total Guitar magazine, Joe Satriani spoke about the the next generation of guitarists. He said: "Seeing all the amazing players at NAMM reminded me how the guitar world is very much alive and well. Look at Guthrie Govan — he's just so good. You can't help but be amazed bec...
April 6, 2020
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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER Finishing Final Draft Of His First Fiction Novel

Dee Snider has offered more information about his upcoming book. The TWISTED SISTER singer took to his Twitter on Saturday (April 4) to write: "I am finishing the final draft of my first fiction novel. It' a period piece/coming of age story set on Long Island, NY in 1972/73 inspired by true event. N...
April 5, 2020
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PANTERA To Release 20th-Anniversary Edition Of 'Reinventing The Steel' This Year

PANTERA will release a 20th-anniversary edition of its final album, "Reinventing The Steel", later this year. More information will be made available soon. The band confirmed its plans to reissue the effort in a social media post on Saturday (March 21). The group also shared a video of PANTERA's Feb...
March 22, 2020
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Ex-SLAYER Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH Teases New Musical Project

Paul Bostaph says that he is working on a musical project with a "friend" of his who is "very familiar" to everyone. The former SLAYER drummer addressed his future plans while responding to a fan question on Instagram. Asked if he has any "post-SLAYER projects" in the works, Bostaph responded: "yes!...
March 21, 2020
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PHILIP ANSELMO's EN MINOR Signs European Deal With SEASON OF MIST

Season Of Mist has announced the signing of EN MINOR, the new "depression core" project of Philip Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN),for the European territory. The band will release its debut full-length later this year. Anselmo comments on the signing: "As it pertains to EN MINOR, I'm happy to announce we a...
March 12, 2020
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EXHORDER's KYLE THOMAS: 'To Have Another Opportunity To Do It Again At This Level Is Definitely A Blessing'

In a recent interview with Gabriel Gignac, frontman Kyle Thomas of New Orleans-based thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER discussed the reasoning behind the long period of inactivity between studio albums before the release of last year's "Mourn The Southern Skies". Although EXHORDER had several reformati...
March 8, 2020
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EXHORDER's KYLE THOMAS On PHILIP ANSELMO: 'There Is A Mutual Respect And An Influence That We Probably Have On Each Other'

In a brand new interview with Nick Perkel of Aquarian Weekly, vocalist Kyle Thomas of New Orleans-based thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER was asked if he was aware of his band's influence on PANTERA's decision to move from a power metal act to a more aggressive form of thrash. He responded: "A lot of t...
March 3, 2020
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REX BROWN On Hypothetical PANTERA Tribute Tour: 'I'm In'

Rex Brown says that he is up for teaming up with Philip Anselmo and Zakk Wylde for a special tour celebrating the music of PANTERA. Brown made the comment in response to an interview "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's longtime girlfriend Rita Haney gave last month in which she said she would "definitely" be...
March 2, 2020
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DOWN's JIMMY BOWER Says 'Fans Deserve' To See 'NOLA' 25th-Anniversary Shows

DOWN drummer Jimmy Bower spoke to Extreme Metal Festival News about the band's upcoming shows to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the group's debut album, "NOLA". Asked how he feels about marking the LP's quarter-century mark, Bower said: "First off, it doesn't feel like it has been that long and s...
February 27, 2020
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DIMEBAG 'Wanted To Go Back' To PANTERA In Weeks Leading Up To His Death

Daryl "Bobby Tongs" Arnberger, who was one of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's closest friends and an official videographer for PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN, recently gave a two-hour interview to the "Landry.audio" podcast in which he went into detail about PANTERA's early glam days, the arrival of singer Phili...
February 25, 2020
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EXHORDER Parts Ways With Founding Guitarist VINNIE LABELLA

New Orleans-based thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER have parted ways with founding guitarist Vinnie LaBella. The remaining members of the group have issued a statement saying that they will fulfill their "touring and recording obligations for 2020 and beyond." "EXHORDER and guitarist Vinnie LaBella hav...
February 23, 2020
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DIMEBAG's Girlfriend Would 'Definitely' Be Okay With PHILIP ANSELMO And REX BROWN Performing PANTERA Songs On Tribute Tour

"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's longtime girlfriend says that she would "definitely" be in favor of Philip Anselmo, Rex Brown and Zakk Wylde embarking on a special tour celebrating the music of PANTERA. Rita Haney discussed the possibility of the former PANTERA members and the OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist pay...
February 22, 2020