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Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera Died Four Years Ago Today

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Today marks the four-year anniversary of the death of  Vinne Paul Abbott in his Las Vegas home in 2018. He was only 54 years old. The drumming legend most famous for his time as a founder of Pantera, Damageplan, Rebel Meets Rebel, and Hellyeah died from “dilated cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease.”  You can read a comprehensive memorial piece we published about Vinnie at the time of his passing, and watch these highlights from his career below as well as these EXCLUSIVE rare photos of Vinnie by Evil Robb Photography. Continue reading →


Vinnie Paul’s Estate (Pantera, Hellyeah, Damageplan) Auctions Decades of Personal Memorabilia

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The Estate of the late Vinnie Paul, a legendary Metal and Rock drummer, and personality, is hosting a massive auction with almost 700 lots of items available. The historical online auction event will feature rare music memorabilia, including early day Pantera, Damageplan and Hellyeah collectibles as well as personal items from the private collection of Vinnie Paul. The bidding begins May 26th with info at the link below.

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CLASSIC ALBUMS REVISITED: Thirty Years of “Vulgar Display of Power” By Pantera  

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By 1992, Metal was all but on its knees. Traditional bands had become dinosaurs and previously popular scenes were burnt out. There were exceptions, of course. Slayer were playing arenas, Metallica had global domination in their sights, death metal was approaching its peak and across northern Europe, black metal was literally rising from the ashes of burned churches. But for the rest of the world, grunge and other alternative scenes were the new kings, all drawing inspiration from the bands they were replacing but without any of that old fashioned baggage.Continue reading →


LIVESTREAM REVIEW: Anthrax – 40th Anniversary Streaming Event

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Okay, so watching streamed performances over the internet isn’t the best way to enjoy live shows. That’s a given. Every one of us would rather be in the middle of a sweaty moshpit, getting drunk with friends while being accidentally kicked in the head by overenthusiastic crowd surfers. Yes you would. Don’t lie.

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LIVESTREAM REVIEW: Philip H. Anselmo And The Illegals  – A Vulgar Display of Pantera 

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If there’s one thing the last twelve months or so have taught people it’s how to adapt, and fans of live music have been no exception. With no shows to attend, the number of people paying to watch their favourite bands – or just any band – performing special quarantine sets has been steadily on the rise. 

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Rex Brown Dismisses Idea that Zakk Wylde Would Ever Take Part in a Pantera Reunion

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In a report by Metal Sucks, Rex Brown has given a new interview to eonmusic in which he was asked about the possibility of a Pantera reunion without Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, if it was possible, and whether the constant calls from fans to have Zakk Wyle take Dimebag’s place. Rex says that any Pantera project could only be a tribute and not an official reunion without the brothers. He commented that the band would be enormous if the brothers had lived and that he and Philip Anselmo receive offers for arena shows. And finally, he remarked that Zakk would not be in consideration for even a tribute tour, and that is his definitive answer on that. 

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A Fence Has Been Placed Around The Graves of Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul Abbott. 

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According to a report from Blabbermouth.net, a protective fence has been placed around the family plot of Dimebag Darrell Abbott and Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera and Damageplan fame. The site is a magnet for the rabid fans of the band. Their mother, Carolyn Abbott, is also buried in the same plot area. You can view photos of the graves and their new enclosure below. This year marked 16 years since Dimebag’s senseless murder on stage in December of  2004. Vinnie Paul died of a heart attack in 2018. Continue reading →


Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera Died Two Years Ago Today

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The music world still has a Texas-sized hole in its heart following the death of  Vinne Paul Abbott in his Las Vegas home in 2018. He was only 54 years old. The drumming legend most famous for his time as a founder of Pantera, Damageplan, Rebel Meets Rebel, and Hellyeah was taken from us too young due to “dilated cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease.” We have mourned his loss hard as Vinnie was a beloved as a figure in recent metal history for his outgoing personality, his giving spirit, and his incredible talent. Last year Hellyeah released their final album with Vinnie, Welcome Home, and completed a short tour, paying their respects nightly. You can read a comprehensive memorial piece we published about Vinnie at the time of his passing and watch these highlights from his career below. Continue reading →


CLASSIC ALBUMS REVISITED: Pantera’s “Reinventing The Steel” Turns 20

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What happens when a band hits maturity? It’s bound to happen to all the bands you love. It’s definitely hard for some fans to accept when their favorite band, was once new and youthful have become the elder statesmen of the scene. Some bands also struggle to come to terms with aging and changing. Others try and recapture their earlier sounds, while others strive to evolve. This is what happened to Pantera twenty years ago when they created their album Reinventing The Steel (East/West). Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Kreator – London Apocalypticon – Live At The Roundhouse

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What used to be seen as major releases back in the ’70s and ’80s, live albums these days tend to be regarded more as a contractual obligation by many – interim releases largely of interest to those who either attended the actual show or saw the band on that particular tour. Continue reading →