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The soundtrack to The Crow showed up in stores two months before the actual movie played in multiplexes. That should give you an idea of how popular soundtracks were back in the day.
During the ‘90s, soundtracks were usually vital to whatever big-screen attraction was hitting theaters at the time.
The soundtrack to The Crow showed up in stores two months before the actual movie played in multiplexes. That should give you an idea of how popular soundtracks were back in the day.
During the ‘90s, soundtracks were usually vital to whatever big-screen attraction was hitting theaters at the time.
- 5/28/2024
- by Craig D. Lindsey
- avclub.com
Drummer Charlie Benante breaks down the Pantera classic “Walk” in a new video for Drumeo (watch below).
Benante, the longtime and still current drummer for Anthrax, joined Pantera in 2022 as part of the legendary metal act’s revamped reunion lineup. He’s had the difficult task of filling the shoes of the band’s late drummer, Vinnie Paul.
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The veteran metal drummer begins his analysis of Vinnie Paul’s drum parts in “Walk” with the intro fill, which comes in after the first rounds of guitar riffs. The subtle complexities of the rhythm section become immediately apparent when Benante plays — for example — the opening fill slightly fast, showing that it doesn’t work.
“It sets up the groove a lot better, for me, if I don’t rush into it,” he said before playing it at the correct speed.
It’s one of the many wrinkles...
Benante, the longtime and still current drummer for Anthrax, joined Pantera in 2022 as part of the legendary metal act’s revamped reunion lineup. He’s had the difficult task of filling the shoes of the band’s late drummer, Vinnie Paul.
Get Pantera Tickets Here
The veteran metal drummer begins his analysis of Vinnie Paul’s drum parts in “Walk” with the intro fill, which comes in after the first rounds of guitar riffs. The subtle complexities of the rhythm section become immediately apparent when Benante plays — for example — the opening fill slightly fast, showing that it doesn’t work.
“It sets up the groove a lot better, for me, if I don’t rush into it,” he said before playing it at the correct speed.
It’s one of the many wrinkles...
- 4/8/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Jerry Abbott, the father of late Pantera members Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, has died at the age of 80.
The news of his passing was reported by his friend Danny Wood Sr., who wrote on social media, “I’m very sad to tell everyone of the passing of a close friend Jerry Abbott. He died last night in a Denton care giving facility. His Family is having a private Funeral for Family and close Friends with a Memorial Service being planned. Details soon.”
Jerry, who was a musician and recording engineer, was an instrumental figure throughout Pantera’s formative years. He managed the band and co-produced their albums during their pre-Cowboys From Hell days in the ’80s.
In 2014, 10 years after the death of Dimebag, Jerry released the autobiography Over My Shoulder: The Life and Times of Jerry Abbott, in which he detailed his relationship with his sons.
In the book,...
The news of his passing was reported by his friend Danny Wood Sr., who wrote on social media, “I’m very sad to tell everyone of the passing of a close friend Jerry Abbott. He died last night in a Denton care giving facility. His Family is having a private Funeral for Family and close Friends with a Memorial Service being planned. Details soon.”
Jerry, who was a musician and recording engineer, was an instrumental figure throughout Pantera’s formative years. He managed the band and co-produced their albums during their pre-Cowboys From Hell days in the ’80s.
In 2014, 10 years after the death of Dimebag, Jerry released the autobiography Over My Shoulder: The Life and Times of Jerry Abbott, in which he detailed his relationship with his sons.
In the book,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The O’Keefe Music Foundation, a youth music education program in Ohio, has unleashed its latest video — a blistering cover of Nine Inch Nails‘ “Wish” that’s well on its way to viral fame.
The O’Keefe Music Foundation (Omf) is a nonprofit music organization that seeks to provide high quality music education to any child in the world for free. Omf has a particular affinity for helping its students create music videos for YouTube, with the new Nin clip being a stellar example.
This isn’t your standard performance clip, but a full-on professional concept video befitting of a major band. What starts as a rather humdrum birthday party goes off the rails when the kids pick up their instruments and lay waste to the living room where their gear resides, ripping through the 1993 Nin single.
Imagine a children’s b-day party turned DIY house show and you’ll get the gist.
The O’Keefe Music Foundation (Omf) is a nonprofit music organization that seeks to provide high quality music education to any child in the world for free. Omf has a particular affinity for helping its students create music videos for YouTube, with the new Nin clip being a stellar example.
This isn’t your standard performance clip, but a full-on professional concept video befitting of a major band. What starts as a rather humdrum birthday party goes off the rails when the kids pick up their instruments and lay waste to the living room where their gear resides, ripping through the 1993 Nin single.
Imagine a children’s b-day party turned DIY house show and you’ll get the gist.
- 3/21/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
The revamped Pantera have made it their mission to honor late brothers Dimebag Darrell (guitar) and Vinnie Paul (drums) on their ongoing tour. On Saturday night (February 24th) in Baltimore, a young fan’s resemblance to Dime caught the attention of singer Philip Anselmo.
Seeing the fan with a curly mop of hair on his head brought back memories for Anselmo, who recalled his first meetings with Dimebag. “Some people might believe in reincarnation and stuff like that,” the Pantera frontman said from the stage. “There could be a younger Dimebag right up front … Dude, just shake your head like that and everybody in the whole place will see it. Hey, turn up the lights here. Show ’em. Look at that guy.”
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“When I was first met Dime, his lid was exactly that length,” continued Anselmo, who invited up the fan to join the band onstage.
Seeing the fan with a curly mop of hair on his head brought back memories for Anselmo, who recalled his first meetings with Dimebag. “Some people might believe in reincarnation and stuff like that,” the Pantera frontman said from the stage. “There could be a younger Dimebag right up front … Dude, just shake your head like that and everybody in the whole place will see it. Hey, turn up the lights here. Show ’em. Look at that guy.”
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“When I was first met Dime, his lid was exactly that length,” continued Anselmo, who invited up the fan to join the band onstage.
- 2/26/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Pantera kicked off their 2024 North American tour with Lamb of God on Saturday (February 3rd) in Sunrise, Florida, and the set featured a welcome surprise for diehard fans.
The reunited metal legends — featuring classic members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown alongside Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante — performed a 14-song career-spanning set. The unexpected highlight came when Pantera revisited the dark, seven-minute masterpiece “Floods,” the first performance of the standout track from The Great Southern Trendkill since 2001. A fan favorite, “Floods” is one of the group’s more artful and doomier moments, warranting comparisons to one of Philip Anselmo’s other projects, Down.
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The rest of the evening saw Pantera performing a set similar to those they performed last year during their initial reunion run. The rousing Vulgar Display of Power track “A New Level” kicked off the setlist — “Floods” came near the middle — and the band...
The reunited metal legends — featuring classic members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown alongside Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante — performed a 14-song career-spanning set. The unexpected highlight came when Pantera revisited the dark, seven-minute masterpiece “Floods,” the first performance of the standout track from The Great Southern Trendkill since 2001. A fan favorite, “Floods” is one of the group’s more artful and doomier moments, warranting comparisons to one of Philip Anselmo’s other projects, Down.
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The rest of the evening saw Pantera performing a set similar to those they performed last year during their initial reunion run. The rousing Vulgar Display of Power track “A New Level” kicked off the setlist — “Floods” came near the middle — and the band...
- 2/5/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and Butcher Babies singer Carla Harvey got engaged on Saturday (January 27th) while attending U2’s show at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The two shared the happy news via their respective Instagram accounts.
Benante, who also plays drums in the revamped Pantera lineup, posted pictures of the special moment, including a silhouetted image of the metal couple in the audience as Bono and company performed behind them. Another photo shows Harvey with a ring on her left hand.
“We went to see @u2 and this happened...
Benante, who also plays drums in the revamped Pantera lineup, posted pictures of the special moment, including a silhouetted image of the metal couple in the audience as Bono and company performed behind them. Another photo shows Harvey with a ring on her left hand.
“We went to see @u2 and this happened...
- 1/29/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Pantera’s Rex Brown has teamed with Epiphone for a new Thunderbird signature model bass guitar — the first Epiphone model in Brown’s partnership with Gibson Brands.
The Thunderbird is considered arguably the definitive rock bass of the ’70s and its classic silhouette features a clean Ebony finish on Rex’s model. The axe touts a 9-ply neck-through-body mahogany and walnut neck with a C-shape profile, mahogany body wings, and a standard 34-inch scale length.
“Sometimes, it’s not about the price, but the quality, and Epiphone has some of the coolest bass designs ever made, Imo,” commented Brown in a press release. “I’ve had Thunderbird’s as long as I can remember! There is nothing cooler looking than a TBird… All my favorite bass players growing up have played them!! From Tom Hamilton to Pete Way…”
Electronically, the guitar houses a pair of Epiphone ProBucker 760 passive bass pickups,...
The Thunderbird is considered arguably the definitive rock bass of the ’70s and its classic silhouette features a clean Ebony finish on Rex’s model. The axe touts a 9-ply neck-through-body mahogany and walnut neck with a C-shape profile, mahogany body wings, and a standard 34-inch scale length.
“Sometimes, it’s not about the price, but the quality, and Epiphone has some of the coolest bass designs ever made, Imo,” commented Brown in a press release. “I’ve had Thunderbird’s as long as I can remember! There is nothing cooler looking than a TBird… All my favorite bass players growing up have played them!! From Tom Hamilton to Pete Way…”
Electronically, the guitar houses a pair of Epiphone ProBucker 760 passive bass pickups,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian celebrated his 60th birthday on December 31st with an “epic” party featuring a number of his musician friends participating in a 42-song all-star jam. Among the highlights was Alice in Chains singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell belting out the Billy Joel classic “You May Be Right.”
The festivities at Galpin Speed Shop in Van Nuys, California, got underway when Ian entered the venue as a passenger in a Batmobile as Slayer’s “Raining Blood” played over the P.A. system.
According to Blabbermouth, among the musicians attending and/or participating in the jam session were Cantrell, Anthrax bandmates Charlie Benante and Frank Bello, Gary Holt, Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Brendon Small (Dethklok), Doug Pinnick (King’s X), Andrew Hurley (Fall Out Boy), Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe), Roy Mayorga, Robb Flynn (Machine Head), Jay Buchanan (Rival Sons), Danny Lilker, John Bush, and Joey Vera (Armored Saint).
“Greatest birthday party entrance of all time,...
The festivities at Galpin Speed Shop in Van Nuys, California, got underway when Ian entered the venue as a passenger in a Batmobile as Slayer’s “Raining Blood” played over the P.A. system.
According to Blabbermouth, among the musicians attending and/or participating in the jam session were Cantrell, Anthrax bandmates Charlie Benante and Frank Bello, Gary Holt, Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Brendon Small (Dethklok), Doug Pinnick (King’s X), Andrew Hurley (Fall Out Boy), Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe), Roy Mayorga, Robb Flynn (Machine Head), Jay Buchanan (Rival Sons), Danny Lilker, John Bush, and Joey Vera (Armored Saint).
“Greatest birthday party entrance of all time,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Down — the metal supergroup featuring singer Philip Anselmo (Pantera) and guitarists Pepper Keenan (Corrosion of Conformity) and Kirk Windstein (Crowbar) — have begun working on their first new songs in nearly 10 years.
The veteran sludge act, which also includes drummer Jimmy Bowar (Eyehategod) and bassist Pat Bruders (ex-Goatwhore), has not released any new music since unveiling the EP Down IV – Part II in May 2014.
On Thursday (December 28th), Windstein shared a photo of himself and Keenan in the studio via Facebook (see below), with the caption, “So…we kinda wrote 2 Down songs today!!!”
Back in October, Windstein discussed what Down’s future would look like with Anselmo playing Pantera shows again. He told the Loaded Radio podcast (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), “Phil’s attitude is kind of just like, ‘Look, fellas, I’m doing what I’m doing [with Pantera]. I love it. We’re killing it.’ And boy, are they. We [nm1454231 autoCrowbar...
The veteran sludge act, which also includes drummer Jimmy Bowar (Eyehategod) and bassist Pat Bruders (ex-Goatwhore), has not released any new music since unveiling the EP Down IV – Part II in May 2014.
On Thursday (December 28th), Windstein shared a photo of himself and Keenan in the studio via Facebook (see below), with the caption, “So…we kinda wrote 2 Down songs today!!!”
Back in October, Windstein discussed what Down’s future would look like with Anselmo playing Pantera shows again. He told the Loaded Radio podcast (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), “Phil’s attitude is kind of just like, ‘Look, fellas, I’m doing what I’m doing [with Pantera]. I love it. We’re killing it.’ And boy, are they. We [nm1454231 autoCrowbar...
- 12/29/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The annual Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival has unveiled its 2024 lineup headlined by Disturbed, The Original Misfits, Pantera, and Slipknot.
Produced and promoted by Danny Wimmer Presents, the fest will return to Columbus, Ohio, for the weekend of May 16th through the 19th at Historic Crew Stadium. This year, the proceedings have been expanded to include a fourth stage, with 120-plus bands (over 40 more than previous lineups) set to perform in addition to other activities.
Headliners Disturbed (Thursday), Original Misfits (Friday), Pantera (Saturday), and Slipknot (Sunday) will close out each evening on the main stage. Other major acts set to perform include Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Judas Priest, Kerry King of Slayer (the second post-Slayer performance by King to be announced thus far), Staind, Sleep Token, Bad Religion, Rise Against, 311, Cypress Hill, Baroness, Clutch, Sum 41, Mr. Bungle, Anthrax, P.O.D., and many more.
Passes are on sale via the Sonic Temple website.
Produced and promoted by Danny Wimmer Presents, the fest will return to Columbus, Ohio, for the weekend of May 16th through the 19th at Historic Crew Stadium. This year, the proceedings have been expanded to include a fourth stage, with 120-plus bands (over 40 more than previous lineups) set to perform in addition to other activities.
Headliners Disturbed (Thursday), Original Misfits (Friday), Pantera (Saturday), and Slipknot (Sunday) will close out each evening on the main stage. Other major acts set to perform include Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Judas Priest, Kerry King of Slayer (the second post-Slayer performance by King to be announced thus far), Staind, Sleep Token, Bad Religion, Rise Against, 311, Cypress Hill, Baroness, Clutch, Sum 41, Mr. Bungle, Anthrax, P.O.D., and many more.
Passes are on sale via the Sonic Temple website.
- 12/4/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Alice in Chains played a headlining concert on Thursday (October 5th) in Highland, California, and the grunge icons were joined by a special guest: guitar legend Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne, and the current Pantera lineup.
Wylde took the stage for “Would?” — the closing masterpiece on Dirt and the final song of Alice in Chains’ main set, prior to the encore.
“To be onstage and see Zakk Wylde walk out with my Les Paul, that’s just an honor right there,” said Aic singer-guitarist William DuVall during Wylde’s introduction. “The man’s a genre unto himself.”
Wylde falls right in with Jerry Cantrell and the rest of the band, tactfully complementing the rhythm section rather than trying to get to showy. But during the chorus, he displays his masterful right-hand pick work, adding some tasteful syncopations and additional chunk to the mix.
Wylde’s appearance isn’t too surprising.
Wylde took the stage for “Would?” — the closing masterpiece on Dirt and the final song of Alice in Chains’ main set, prior to the encore.
“To be onstage and see Zakk Wylde walk out with my Les Paul, that’s just an honor right there,” said Aic singer-guitarist William DuVall during Wylde’s introduction. “The man’s a genre unto himself.”
Wylde falls right in with Jerry Cantrell and the rest of the band, tactfully complementing the rhythm section rather than trying to get to showy. But during the chorus, he displays his masterful right-hand pick work, adding some tasteful syncopations and additional chunk to the mix.
Wylde’s appearance isn’t too surprising.
- 10/9/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Exclusive: Abramorama founder Richard Abramowitz has elevated longtime business partner Karol Martesko-Fenster to CEO and Co-Chairman of the indie distribution company. Evan Saxon has been promoted to President, Head of International Distribution, in a move meant to double down on their continued emphasis on social impact and music-driven content for theatrical and event releases globally.
Abramowitz continues as Co-Chairman atop the company he founded in 2002.
“Karol, Evan and I have worked closely together for years, with their partnership driving unparalleled results in the event-cinema world,” Abramowitz said. “Their decades-long experience in the music and social impact film genres makes me confident that they will take the company to the next level and continue to dominate, innovate and lead the way as the industry continues to evolve.”
Martesko-Fenster will lead the company in expanding its footprint and partnerships in the filmed entertainment sector while bolstering the strategic services to filmmakers and IP owners across all platforms.
Abramowitz continues as Co-Chairman atop the company he founded in 2002.
“Karol, Evan and I have worked closely together for years, with their partnership driving unparalleled results in the event-cinema world,” Abramowitz said. “Their decades-long experience in the music and social impact film genres makes me confident that they will take the company to the next level and continue to dominate, innovate and lead the way as the industry continues to evolve.”
Martesko-Fenster will lead the company in expanding its footprint and partnerships in the filmed entertainment sector while bolstering the strategic services to filmmakers and IP owners across all platforms.
- 9/13/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Jason Momoa got his mosh on during Metallica’s Friday (August 25th) and Sunday (August 27th) shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Aquaman star was captured on video going elbow to elbow with other headbangers on both nights.
In addition to hanging out with support act Pantera backstage alongside other celebs like John Travolta and Tommy Lee on Friday night, Momoa also pogo-ed up and down in the audience during Pantera’s set.
Then, on Sunday, as posted on TMZ (watch below), Momoa joined the circle pit during Metallica’s set, with his hulking figure standing out among the large crowd.
On his own Instagram (also below), Momoa shared the story of how he had wanted to bring his friend Travis Snyder, who is battling leukemia, to the Metallica shows. Unfortunately, Travis had a medical emergency leading up to the concerts, and wasn’t able to make it,...
In addition to hanging out with support act Pantera backstage alongside other celebs like John Travolta and Tommy Lee on Friday night, Momoa also pogo-ed up and down in the audience during Pantera’s set.
Then, on Sunday, as posted on TMZ (watch below), Momoa joined the circle pit during Metallica’s set, with his hulking figure standing out among the large crowd.
On his own Instagram (also below), Momoa shared the story of how he had wanted to bring his friend Travis Snyder, who is battling leukemia, to the Metallica shows. Unfortunately, Travis had a medical emergency leading up to the concerts, and wasn’t able to make it,...
- 8/28/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
John Travolta hobnobbed with the guys in Pantera at the metal band’s gig supporting Metallica on Friday (August 25th) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The movie star was among a bevy of celebs who made their way backstage, including fellow actor Jason Momoa (who also joined the mosh pit) and Mötley Crüe members Tommy Lee and John 5.
Pantera posted a gallery of backstage pics on Instagram (see below), showing Travolta engaged in conversation with singer Philip Anselmo and others. Other pics show the band greeting Momoa and the Mötley Crüe members.
Current Pantera drummer Charlie Benante also posted his own pics in which he’s chatting up Travolta, and hanging out with Momoa and other celebs.
Travolta is no stranger to the hard rock and metal scene, having starred in the film The Fanatic, directed by Fred Durst. In fact, he once impressed Consequence with his knowledge of Limp Bizkit’s music.
Pantera posted a gallery of backstage pics on Instagram (see below), showing Travolta engaged in conversation with singer Philip Anselmo and others. Other pics show the band greeting Momoa and the Mötley Crüe members.
Current Pantera drummer Charlie Benante also posted his own pics in which he’s chatting up Travolta, and hanging out with Momoa and other celebs.
Travolta is no stranger to the hard rock and metal scene, having starred in the film The Fanatic, directed by Fred Durst. In fact, he once impressed Consequence with his knowledge of Limp Bizkit’s music.
- 8/28/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Pantera rang in what would have been the late Dimebag Darrell’s 57th birthday during their show on Sunday (August 20th) in Austin, Texas.
It was fitting that the reunited metal legends were performing in Dimebag’s home state of Texas on the late guitarist’s actual birthday. During a break in the concert, Philip Anselmo and company were joined onstage by Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe and Dimebag’s longtime girlfriend Rita Haney for a round of the guitarist’s favorite drink, a “black-tooth grin”: whiskey with a splash of Coca-Cola.
After Blythe rolled out a beverage cart, Haney began passing out the shots — ostensibly some non-alcoholic, for the sober members of the tour party — Anselmo led the crowd in a round of “Happy Birthday.”
Pantera have treated the Texas leg of their North American tour as an extended tribute to Dime, having recently brought Blythe and...
It was fitting that the reunited metal legends were performing in Dimebag’s home state of Texas on the late guitarist’s actual birthday. During a break in the concert, Philip Anselmo and company were joined onstage by Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe and Dimebag’s longtime girlfriend Rita Haney for a round of the guitarist’s favorite drink, a “black-tooth grin”: whiskey with a splash of Coca-Cola.
After Blythe rolled out a beverage cart, Haney began passing out the shots — ostensibly some non-alcoholic, for the sober members of the tour party — Anselmo led the crowd in a round of “Happy Birthday.”
Pantera have treated the Texas leg of their North American tour as an extended tribute to Dime, having recently brought Blythe and...
- 8/22/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Metallica kicked off the North American leg of their 2023-2024 “M72 World Tour” on Friday (August 4th) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band was joined on the bill by fellow metal legends Pantera and rising rockers Mammoth Wvh (led by Wolfgang Van Halen).
The tour (get tickets here) features Metallica performing two completely unique sets (no repeat songs) over two nights in each city, with different support acts each evening. They’ll be right back at MetLife on Sunday (August 6th), with Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills opening.
The setup has the bands performing in the round, on a circular stage in the middle of the stadium, with some fans in the “Snakepit” (the center of the circle).
While there was a forecast for thunderstorms on Friday night, that never came to be, making for a comfortable summer evening in New Jersey.
The tour (get tickets here) features Metallica performing two completely unique sets (no repeat songs) over two nights in each city, with different support acts each evening. They’ll be right back at MetLife on Sunday (August 6th), with Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills opening.
The setup has the bands performing in the round, on a circular stage in the middle of the stadium, with some fans in the “Snakepit” (the center of the circle).
While there was a forecast for thunderstorms on Friday night, that never came to be, making for a comfortable summer evening in New Jersey.
- 8/5/2023
- by Johnny Perilla and Heavy Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
What a night! I just got back from the Pantera and Lamb of God concert at the Freedom Mortage Pavilion in Camden, NJ, and I’m still buzzing from the adrenaline. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a lot. The crowd was insane, the sound was loud, and the bands were on fire.
Legacy would be a fitting name for this tour, because let no one be mistaken, this is not a Pantera reunion tour by any means, but much more of a statement and tribute to the band’s unrelenting and dynamic legacy. It will never be called a reunion because there is no way that could ever be true, as we are sadly missing two of the band’s founding members, brothers Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul Abbott…and they left some very big shoes to fill.
Dimebag was...
Legacy would be a fitting name for this tour, because let no one be mistaken, this is not a Pantera reunion tour by any means, but much more of a statement and tribute to the band’s unrelenting and dynamic legacy. It will never be called a reunion because there is no way that could ever be true, as we are sadly missing two of the band’s founding members, brothers Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul Abbott…and they left some very big shoes to fill.
Dimebag was...
- 8/5/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Lithofayne (Faye) Pridgon was Jimi Hendrix’s original “Foxy Lady.” When they met, Pridgon was bold and flirtatious—characteristics that caused Hendrix to feel self-conscious once they were together. The famed guitarist even had rules for her to follow at night clubs.
Jimi Hendrix was devoted to and possessive of Faye Pridgon
Hendrix was certainly more devoted to Pridgon than many of his contemporaries were to their girlfriends. The guitarist had a habit of writing Pridgon “passionate, poetic love letters,” which she kept her entire life.
“He was also fiercely possessive and her naturally bold, flirtatious manner, which had first drawn them together, became unacceptable once they were a couple,” reads Wild Thing: The Short, Spellbinding Life of Jimi Hendrix by Philip Norman.
When Pridgon would join Hendrix at the clubs he’d play at, she was forbidden to dance with other men unless the song was uptempo and there was no body contact.
Jimi Hendrix was devoted to and possessive of Faye Pridgon
Hendrix was certainly more devoted to Pridgon than many of his contemporaries were to their girlfriends. The guitarist had a habit of writing Pridgon “passionate, poetic love letters,” which she kept her entire life.
“He was also fiercely possessive and her naturally bold, flirtatious manner, which had first drawn them together, became unacceptable once they were a couple,” reads Wild Thing: The Short, Spellbinding Life of Jimi Hendrix by Philip Norman.
When Pridgon would join Hendrix at the clubs he’d play at, she was forbidden to dance with other men unless the song was uptempo and there was no body contact.
- 7/17/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The 2023 edition of Welcome to Rockville took place over four days from Thursday (May 18th) to Sunday (May 21st) in Daytona Beach, Florida. The massive rock fest was led by headliners Tool, Pantera, Slipknot, and Avenged Sevenfold, while also featuring dozens more notable acts.
The festival closed out on Sunday with Tool’s first show of the year. The performance was particularly notable in that singer Maynard James Keenan dressed in drag just days after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new anti-drag bill into law. As for the music, the band played a brief 10-song set that included classics like “Forty Six & 2” and “Stinkfist” alongside newer tracks like “Fear Inoculum” and “Invincible.”
Elsewhere on Sunday, Incubus paused their set for a moment to help a distressed fan. The band performed with new touring bassist Nicole Row, filling in for Ben Kenney after he underwent surgery for a brain tumor. Other highlights included sets from Deftones,...
The festival closed out on Sunday with Tool’s first show of the year. The performance was particularly notable in that singer Maynard James Keenan dressed in drag just days after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new anti-drag bill into law. As for the music, the band played a brief 10-song set that included classics like “Forty Six & 2” and “Stinkfist” alongside newer tracks like “Fear Inoculum” and “Invincible.”
Elsewhere on Sunday, Incubus paused their set for a moment to help a distressed fan. The band performed with new touring bassist Nicole Row, filling in for Ben Kenney after he underwent surgery for a brain tumor. Other highlights included sets from Deftones,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Heavy Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
Thrash legends Anthrax have hit the studio to work on their new album, the long-awaited follow-up to 2016’s For All Kings.
The band revealed the news in a press release, sharing a photo of core instrumental members Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, and Frank Bello alongside producer Jay Ruston. Ian and company are currently laying down tracks before vocalist Joey Belladonna and lead guitarist Jonathan Donais add their respective parts.
Heavy Consequence caught up with Benante earlier this year for a joint interview with Exodus’ Gary Holt, and he briefly discussed the band’s recording plans and working around his own busy schedule as the current drummer for Pantera.
“Basically we’ve been working on this record but it’s been taking long to do, because we’ve been out here touring again,” Benante told us. “The plan is to get in in between the Pantera schedules and start to do the drums,...
The band revealed the news in a press release, sharing a photo of core instrumental members Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, and Frank Bello alongside producer Jay Ruston. Ian and company are currently laying down tracks before vocalist Joey Belladonna and lead guitarist Jonathan Donais add their respective parts.
Heavy Consequence caught up with Benante earlier this year for a joint interview with Exodus’ Gary Holt, and he briefly discussed the band’s recording plans and working around his own busy schedule as the current drummer for Pantera.
“Basically we’ve been working on this record but it’s been taking long to do, because we’ve been out here touring again,” Benante told us. “The plan is to get in in between the Pantera schedules and start to do the drums,...
- 5/1/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Metallica will be embarking on their 2023-2024 world tour next month, and one of the bands supporting their North American legs is the recently reunited Pantera. While Pantera’s return has been met with some backlash, Metallica stickman Lars Ulrich thinks they have the right guy behind the drum kit.
Pantera are touring with classic members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown along with guitarist Zakk Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante. The latter two are filling in for late brothers Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, respectively. While the band has insisted that the reunion is a celebration of the legacies of Dime and Vinnie, some fans consider calling the band “Pantera” without the two brothers sacrilegious.
Metallica’s “M72 World Tour” hits North America this summer and fall, and again in the summer of 2024. Pantera will be providing support on the first of two shows in each city, with tickets available here.
Pantera are touring with classic members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown along with guitarist Zakk Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante. The latter two are filling in for late brothers Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, respectively. While the band has insisted that the reunion is a celebration of the legacies of Dime and Vinnie, some fans consider calling the band “Pantera” without the two brothers sacrilegious.
Metallica’s “M72 World Tour” hits North America this summer and fall, and again in the summer of 2024. Pantera will be providing support on the first of two shows in each city, with tickets available here.
- 3/17/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
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Over 95 bands will perform at this year’s Aftershock Festival, including big-name headliners Guns N’ Roses, Avenged Sevenfold, Tool, and Korn. The annual event is scheduled for Oct. 5 through 8 at Discover Park in Sacramento, California.
“Godsmack is coming in hot this year. Come join us and Guns N’ Roses! Tool! Korn! and so many other killer bands at this year’s massive Aftershock!” Godsmack frontman Sully Erna shared in a statement.
Over 95 bands will perform at this year’s Aftershock Festival, including big-name headliners Guns N’ Roses, Avenged Sevenfold, Tool, and Korn. The annual event is scheduled for Oct. 5 through 8 at Discover Park in Sacramento, California.
“Godsmack is coming in hot this year. Come join us and Guns N’ Roses! Tool! Korn! and so many other killer bands at this year’s massive Aftershock!” Godsmack frontman Sully Erna shared in a statement.
- 3/14/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
The lineup for the 2023 Aftershock festival has just been announced, and it’s jam-packed with Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Pantera, Limp Bizkit, and many more. The four-day fest will take place October 5th-8th at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California.
Four-day and single-day general admission and VIP weekend passes for the hard rock and metal extravaganza are on sale now via the Aftershock website. If you’re looking for potential deals or to snag tickets once they’re sold out, you can also find them at StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program.
Joining headliner Avenged Sevenfold on the Thursday (October 5th) lineup are Incubus, Turnstile, The Cult, AFI, Pennywise, Nothing But Thieves, L7, White Reaper, Senses Fail, Don Broco, The Bronx, and more.
On Friday (October 6th), Tool will top a bill that includes Godsmack, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth, Coheed and Cambria, Skillet, Bad Omens,...
Four-day and single-day general admission and VIP weekend passes for the hard rock and metal extravaganza are on sale now via the Aftershock website. If you’re looking for potential deals or to snag tickets once they’re sold out, you can also find them at StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program.
Joining headliner Avenged Sevenfold on the Thursday (October 5th) lineup are Incubus, Turnstile, The Cult, AFI, Pennywise, Nothing But Thieves, L7, White Reaper, Senses Fail, Don Broco, The Bronx, and more.
On Friday (October 6th), Tool will top a bill that includes Godsmack, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth, Coheed and Cambria, Skillet, Bad Omens,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
The Pike Drive-In Theater in Montgomery, Pa, has an upcoming double feature that will leave horror fans squirming with antici... pation, as they will host back-to-back screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead this September. In addition to more details on that event, we also have The Devil's Candy Blu-ray, the Realive trailer, and key art and stills from The Lodgers in today's Horror Highlights.
Spookerroo Spectacular Returns to the Pike Drive-in Theater: Press Release: "The Pike Drive-in Theater in Montgomery, Pa is bringing a unique screening of two of among the most popular, retro horror classics of all time Friday and Saturday Night Sept. 15 and 16, 2017.
The double feature playing each night will be The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), the cult horror comedy musical and long-time midnight screening perennial at indoor theaters, and the original (1978) Dawn of the Dead, the zombies-invade-a-shopping-mall...
Spookerroo Spectacular Returns to the Pike Drive-in Theater: Press Release: "The Pike Drive-in Theater in Montgomery, Pa is bringing a unique screening of two of among the most popular, retro horror classics of all time Friday and Saturday Night Sept. 15 and 16, 2017.
The double feature playing each night will be The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), the cult horror comedy musical and long-time midnight screening perennial at indoor theaters, and the original (1978) Dawn of the Dead, the zombies-invade-a-shopping-mall...
- 8/25/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
When actors decide to play music in film, if they want to do it right, they have to learn the instrument they're playing, which can be a daunting task in a short amount of time. Christian Bale learned how to play drums for "The Big Short," by hiring an instructor and listing to nothing but Pantera and Mastodon for two weeks (badass). We'll see what lengths Dakota Johnson and Matthias Schoenaerts will go to get it right for "The Sound Of Metal." Read More: New Trailer For 'A Bigger Splash' With Matthias Schoenaerts And Dakota Johnson The pair will star in the movie that marks the directorial debut Darius Maruder, the screenwriter behind Derek Cianfrance's "The Place Beyond The Pines." The story sees Johnson and Schoenaerts playing in a band together, as a singer and drummer respectively, and they face a challenge when the dude behind the...
- 1/22/2016
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Two of the Cryptkeeper's big screen stories—Demon Knight and Bordello of Blood—will receive stellar home media treatments this fall from Scream Factory, with both films set to be released as Collector's Edition Blu-rays on October 20th. In early July, the cover art for the anticipated releases was revealed, and now their full lists of special features have been announced.
Scream Factory's guaranteeing the ultimate Halloween treat for fans of Demon Knight and Bordello of Blood, as the special features list for the former includes a new audio commentary with Demon Knight director Ernest Dickerson, while the latter has a new audio commentary with Bordello of Blood co-writer and producer A.L. Katz.
Below, we have the official press release with the full special features lists, and in case you missed it, we also have a look at the final cover art for the Collector's Edition releases.
Press Release: Just in time for Halloween festivities,...
Scream Factory's guaranteeing the ultimate Halloween treat for fans of Demon Knight and Bordello of Blood, as the special features list for the former includes a new audio commentary with Demon Knight director Ernest Dickerson, while the latter has a new audio commentary with Bordello of Blood co-writer and producer A.L. Katz.
Below, we have the official press release with the full special features lists, and in case you missed it, we also have a look at the final cover art for the Collector's Edition releases.
Press Release: Just in time for Halloween festivities,...
- 9/2/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The “Killkini” Lives
As it is officially summer, it is my sworn duty as Destroy the Brain’s fashion consultant to bring to you the latest in horror inspired warm weather wear. As I’ve often said in this column, the worlds of horror and heavy metal are forever intertwined. So I’ve also included a few items that will appeal to those of you with headbanging tendencies.
First up is the slightly ridiculous silicone “Killkini” (pictured above, $80) from Denver, Colorado shop, Blood Lust Productions. This itsy-bitsy-teeny-weenie Brazilian cut number even glows in the dark. Which in my estimation will only make you easier to find while you’re being chased by a deranged slasher in a hockey mask, that just so happens to match the one on your crotch. But as bizarre as the Killkini is, Blood Lust took swimwear to the next level of hell with the creation of the “Necronomokini.
As it is officially summer, it is my sworn duty as Destroy the Brain’s fashion consultant to bring to you the latest in horror inspired warm weather wear. As I’ve often said in this column, the worlds of horror and heavy metal are forever intertwined. So I’ve also included a few items that will appeal to those of you with headbanging tendencies.
First up is the slightly ridiculous silicone “Killkini” (pictured above, $80) from Denver, Colorado shop, Blood Lust Productions. This itsy-bitsy-teeny-weenie Brazilian cut number even glows in the dark. Which in my estimation will only make you easier to find while you’re being chased by a deranged slasher in a hockey mask, that just so happens to match the one on your crotch. But as bizarre as the Killkini is, Blood Lust took swimwear to the next level of hell with the creation of the “Necronomokini.
- 7/1/2015
- by Cherry Bombed
- Destroy the Brain
If the tragic mythology of Brandon Lee’s on-set death or one of the best 1990s soundtracks isn’t enough to have turned you onto The Crow in 1994, then maybe the current resurgence of comic book and graphic novel adaptations will do the trick. For a film steeped in a dingy combination of mid-90s grunge, steam punk, and goth culture The Crow has a surprising amount of staying power.
Alex Proyas released one of his two best films (alongside 1998’s Dark City) in 1994 and for impressionable comic book nerds, this author included, around the world it proved a watershed, picking up where another Alex – Alex Cox – left off in the early ‘80s with the punk rock wackiness of Repo Man and dystopia of Sid and Nancy.
Proyas’ music video background shows through in The Crow. Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, and Pantera were not only staples of the decade,...
Alex Proyas released one of his two best films (alongside 1998’s Dark City) in 1994 and for impressionable comic book nerds, this author included, around the world it proved a watershed, picking up where another Alex – Alex Cox – left off in the early ‘80s with the punk rock wackiness of Repo Man and dystopia of Sid and Nancy.
Proyas’ music video background shows through in The Crow. Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, and Pantera were not only staples of the decade,...
- 11/25/2014
- by Neal Dhand
- SoundOnSight
The 1994 film "The Crow" is considered a cult classic for a number of different reasons. Star Brandon Lee (son of legendary martial artist and actor Bruce Lee) died during the making of the movie, creating an eerie parallel with his father and forever preserving Lee in the body of the Crow character. The film itself was a fantastically moody, violent supernatural revenge tale, full of noir touches that fully showcased the skills of director Alex Proyas (who would later go on to direct the moody sci-fi fantasies "Dark City" and "I, Robot"). But "The Crow" became notorious in rock circles for having one of the greatest soundtracks of the era. That soundtrack was released on this day in 1994.
The soundtrack to "The Crow" features some of the biggest rock acts of the era, including Stone Temple Pilots (who launched the single "Big Empty" from the album, which also appeared on their second album Purple,...
The soundtrack to "The Crow" features some of the biggest rock acts of the era, including Stone Temple Pilots (who launched the single "Big Empty" from the album, which also appeared on their second album Purple,...
- 3/29/2011
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Here's a fact that might not be shocking to close observers of the MTV Newsroom Blog: I have something of a fixation with the music of the 1990s. And I have a particular obsession with the soundtracks of that era, partially because I think the movies are interesting and partially because those soundtracks usually act as delightful little time capsules that express exactly where the zeitgeist was at the time (down to the month, usually). Plus, music was all over the place then, so the beginnings of nu-metal lived next to hippie dippie rock, post-grunge, post-riot grrrl, industrial, dance music and most everything in between (this was especially true of the late '90s — pre-millennium tension did strange things to people.
With that in mind, I got really excited when I came across Buzzfeed's list of the top 13 '90s soundtracks posted today. They touched on many of the best,...
With that in mind, I got really excited when I came across Buzzfeed's list of the top 13 '90s soundtracks posted today. They touched on many of the best,...
- 9/23/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Good movie soundtracks are hard to find. The Crow was one of my favorites back in the day, with great songs by Helmet, Pantera, The Cure and The Jesus and Mary Chain. It's hard finding a good soundtrack for movies that has a great group of artists on it. In fact, I'm trying to remember the last one I bought that wasn't a score of the film. Desperado was good. Vicki Cristina Barcelona was really chill. The Hangover wasn't too bad.For fans of movie soundtracks, here's a nice one for ya. The pop/punk songs from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World are available for your viewing pleasure.There are songs from Beck, Frank Black (of the The Pixies) and The Rolling Stones. I've never heard of the other artists but I'm way out of touch with today's music because most of it sounds like over produced garbage (Flo Rida,...
- 8/10/2010
- LRMonline.com
There hasn’t been a serial horror story in quite some time. Probably John Saul’s Blackstone Chronicles is the most recent. But there is a new kid on the block now, Rick Florino’s Dolor, and this ain’t your mama’s serial horror.
Set in the mysterious town of Dolor, the ten-part series will unfold slowly, introducing the reader to Dolor’s various denizens as well as the town itself. Because from the beginning, with "Lila", the reader knows something has gone terribly wrong in Dolor; and as the ten diaries are read by an FBI agent investigating what happened in Dolor, the reader will also discover what happened and who (or what) might be responsible.
Dread Central recently had an opportunity to chat with the creator of Dolor: Lila (review here) and discovered that Rick Florino is something of an enfant terrible and an author people should take note of.
Set in the mysterious town of Dolor, the ten-part series will unfold slowly, introducing the reader to Dolor’s various denizens as well as the town itself. Because from the beginning, with "Lila", the reader knows something has gone terribly wrong in Dolor; and as the ten diaries are read by an FBI agent investigating what happened in Dolor, the reader will also discover what happened and who (or what) might be responsible.
Dread Central recently had an opportunity to chat with the creator of Dolor: Lila (review here) and discovered that Rick Florino is something of an enfant terrible and an author people should take note of.
- 1/4/2010
- by thebellefromhell
- DreadCentral.com
Our five-part Halloween Week retrospective on "The Crow" continues, celebrating the film's 15th anniversary with cast and filmmaker interviews that explore its origin and legacy. Check back each day this week for another installment of our "15 Years Of Devil's Night" series.
Part Four: Best. Soundtrack. Ever?
By Ryan J. Downey
"The Crow" soundtrack is quite possibly the greatest alt-rock compilation assembled in the '90s. Coupled with Graeme Revell's hauntingly moving score, bands like The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, The Jesus and Mary Chain and Machines Of Loving Grace perfectly complimented the movie's dark and romantic themes.
Even the bands who contributed cover songs selected material that lined up well with the flick, intentionally or not. Nine Inch Nails covered "Lost Souls," by one of The Crow creator James O'Barr's favorite bands, Joy Division. Rollins Band did a version of Suicide's "Ghost Rider," about the Marvel hero. Pantera...
Part Four: Best. Soundtrack. Ever?
By Ryan J. Downey
"The Crow" soundtrack is quite possibly the greatest alt-rock compilation assembled in the '90s. Coupled with Graeme Revell's hauntingly moving score, bands like The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, The Jesus and Mary Chain and Machines Of Loving Grace perfectly complimented the movie's dark and romantic themes.
Even the bands who contributed cover songs selected material that lined up well with the flick, intentionally or not. Nine Inch Nails covered "Lost Souls," by one of The Crow creator James O'Barr's favorite bands, Joy Division. Rollins Band did a version of Suicide's "Ghost Rider," about the Marvel hero. Pantera...
- 10/29/2009
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
Every week, MTV Newsroom editor Kyle Anderson runs an in-office poll on the topic du jour. The idea is to acquaint you readers with some of the crazy people who inhabit the MTV newsroom. Last week's poll asked the difficult question: what is your favorite film soundtrack of all time?
As you've likely already figured out, that's a particularly relevant topic for MTV Movies Blog. I didn't have much trouble with my pick: "Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight." Here's what I had to say to the Newsroom audience:
"This one is easy for me, though it may earn me a few behind-the-back snickers around the office. The soundtrack to "Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight" remains my favorite to this day. It dropped while I was in high school, and every track was something I wanted to go home and crank up to 11. Let's start with the face-melting crunch: Sepultura,...
As you've likely already figured out, that's a particularly relevant topic for MTV Movies Blog. I didn't have much trouble with my pick: "Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight." Here's what I had to say to the Newsroom audience:
"This one is easy for me, though it may earn me a few behind-the-back snickers around the office. The soundtrack to "Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight" remains my favorite to this day. It dropped while I was in high school, and every track was something I wanted to go home and crank up to 11. Let's start with the face-melting crunch: Sepultura,...
- 7/28/2009
- by Adam Rosenberg
- MTV Movies Blog
Welcome to the weekly Newsroom Poll, where we will give you a sneak peek into the lives and minds of some of the correspondents, writers, editors and producers here at MTVNews.com. Every week, they'll answer a poll question that will reveal some of what we talk about behind the scenes here in the newsroom. Enjoy!
This week, details surfaced about one of the most hotly anticipated albums of the fall. No, not Jay-z's The Blueprint 3 or Lil Wayne's Rebirth. We're talking about the soundtrack to "New Moon," which will likely feature contributions from Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Muse, Kings of Leon and Death Cab for Cutie. There was also the announcement of the soundtrack to "Jennifer's Body," the new Diablo Cody-penned horror film. With that, combined with the quarter-century anniversary of one of the finest film soundtracks ever constructed (that being Prince's Purple Rain), this week's question is:...
This week, details surfaced about one of the most hotly anticipated albums of the fall. No, not Jay-z's The Blueprint 3 or Lil Wayne's Rebirth. We're talking about the soundtrack to "New Moon," which will likely feature contributions from Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Muse, Kings of Leon and Death Cab for Cutie. There was also the announcement of the soundtrack to "Jennifer's Body," the new Diablo Cody-penned horror film. With that, combined with the quarter-century anniversary of one of the finest film soundtracks ever constructed (that being Prince's Purple Rain), this week's question is:...
- 7/23/2009
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
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