Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4

Day 4 – Hellfest 2023 – Is it time to go home yet? With injuries strapped up and caffeine loaded we get to the site on day 4 to catch the end of Hollywood Undead’s rap metal show that could teach Machine Gun Kelly a few lessons in song writing and more importantly delivery and … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4

Editor’s View: The Pantera “Reunion”

So this rumoured Pantera "reunion" that's being talked about... Is it just me or does it seem a little disingenuous to class it as a reunion when there are only two original members involved, even if that's pretty much because the others are no longer with us? On the other hand, would it be fair … Continue reading Editor’s View: The Pantera “Reunion”

Classic Cover: Spirit Adrift – “Hollow” (original by Pantera)

How the hell is this song thirty years old? Oh, because I'm an old fart, that's how. When Pantera weren't getting all Fucking Hostile or riding around being Cowboys From Hell, they could churn our some surprisingly mellow numbers. To celebrate the three-decade anniversary of Vulgar Display of Power, Spirit Adrift have released their version of … Continue reading Classic Cover: Spirit Adrift – “Hollow” (original by Pantera)

Livestream Review: Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals – A Vulgar Display of Pantera

As the world starts to, dare I say, pick up the pieces from a global pandemic, live events in some cases are opening up to crowds, and live streams are becoming fewer and fewer. There was a live stream that happened over the weekend that was a little special, a chance to rewind back to … Continue reading Livestream Review: Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals – A Vulgar Display of Pantera

Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals present “A Vulgar Display Of Pantera” livestream on April 9th

Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals will return to the stage next month for a very special livestream event. Dubbed A Vulgar Display Of Pantera, the multi-camera shot, fully live performance will take place on Friday, April 9th and find the band celebrating the legacy of Pantera with a set featuring select cuts from the … Continue reading Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals present “A Vulgar Display Of Pantera” livestream on April 9th

RIP Vinnie Paul Abbott (1964 – 2018)

This story is all over the news this morning, so it's likely you already know about the untimely passing of drumming legend and Pantera founder Vinnie Paul Abbott. Aged only 54, there are no further details at present and the announcement was made on the Pantera facebook page. Vinnie, brother to Dimebag Darrell who was … Continue reading RIP Vinnie Paul Abbott (1964 – 2018)