Vulgar Display of Pantera

12/08/2012, will mark the 8th anniversary of Pantera's lead guitar player, Dimebag Darrel's death. So Rick Florino of ArtistDirect decided to chat with a variety of artists about Pantera's impact on them.

From Kerry King of Slayer, Rob Zombie, Slipknot to Five Finger Death Punch and Mastodon, they all sit down and talk Pantera.

For more fo here.

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Mayhem in A-mayhem-ica

Fast and furious. That's the description from many who saw Motörhead at the Mayhem Festival at Susquehanna Bank Centre in Camden NJ.



This review is from the show 7/21/2012 at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre by Jim Ryan - Chicago at Night.

For the third time in the past year and a half, I was lucky enough to see Motörhead. The band hasn't done a summer tour of the U.S. since 1998, so this was a rare opportunity to catch them outdoors. Following the release of their twentieth studio album The Wörld Is Yours in early 2011, they've pretty much toured nonstop and as a result they are firing on all cylinders right now.

 

Pics lifted from:

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Perhaps it was the sense of urgency dictated by their abbreviated set, but Motörhead tore through their performance with reckless abandon.

As my left ear continues to remind me several days after the show, I was standing at the corner of the stage nearest guitarist Phil Campbell, directly across from his main amp... an amp so loud that I could not hear drummer Mikkey Dee despite his playing about fifteen feet from me.

I could feel that playing... but I couldn't hear it.  I also could barely hear Lemmy save for his always entertaining between song banter.  Phil had some sound issues briefly during the set but they were taken care of quickly and never lingered.

Lemmy is always careful to refer to Motörhead as a rock 'n' roll band as opposed to a metal band.  If you've ever seen the Lemmy documentary, then you know what a huge fan of Little Richard he is.  And that love of old rock finally hit me in the back of the head on Saturday (well, more that aforementioned left ear I suppose).

Campbell's guitar drowned out everything else and hearing those licks and riffs isolated from the rest of the band, you can really hear that old rock influence in both the songwriting and Campbell's guitar playing.  It's most obvious on "Going to Brazil."

Mikkey Dee stepped up for his solo following "The Chase is Better Than the Catch" and as per the usual it was stellar.  Dee pounds the skins in a fairly relentless manner that keeps you engaged as opposed to headed for the beer line. Lemmy stirred up the pit as Motörhead closed with a murderer's row of "Killed by Death," "Ace of Spades" and "Overkill."

For the full review: ChicagoNow

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March Metal Madness

So you're not a basketball fan, you hated college and the only time you're in an arena is for a concert... well 'March Metal Madness' is for you.

The talented websters at Loudwire came up with the metal thrashing madness idea, and frankly I'm diggin' it.

Here is the first bracket: Devil Horn Region – Round 1

From their website: The first round Devil Horn Region match-ups in March Metal Madness contain some colossal head-to-head action.

Black Sabbath and their legendary track ‘Paranoid’ are set to face Brazilian metallers Sepultura and their opus, ‘Refuse/Resist.’

Another two iconic acts will face each other in round one of the Devil Horn Region, with Megadeth and their monster track ‘Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?’ taking on ‘Holy Diver’ by the late legend Ronnie James Dio, for whom we named this division after.

We’ve also got some interesting pairs that pit old-school vs. new school. Van Halen‘s ‘Runnin’ with the Devil’ is set to fight Marilyn Manson‘s ‘The Beautiful People.’

Additionally, thrash masters Slayer and the immortal ‘Raining Blood’ will face ‘Freak on a Leash’ by nu-metal pioneers Korn.

Go to Loudwire's site, cast your ballot and check in to see who advances to the next round of the Devil Horn bracket.

And hey, if your favourite song/band doesn't win you can always watch the cheerleaders.

(FYI: Voting for Round 1 closes on Sunday, March 18 at 11:59 PM ET.)

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Tonight's Motörhead Show in Denver is Cancelled ♠

Motörhead will not be performing at tonight's 02/28/2012 Gigantour show in Denver, CO.

Lemmy has lost his voice, and has decided to take the night off.

According to management, the last 3 shows of the tour will go on as scheduled.

The other bands on the Gigantour bill will perform this evening as scheduled.

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Eddie's Evil Brew

No need to run to the hills if you're looking for a bottle of vino for your next shin dig. If your're an Iron Maiden fan, you'll love this.

Check it. "Eddie's Evil Brew" direct from the band's webshop.
 
From the website: "You can have 'piece of mind' that this fine Chilean merlot tastes great on its own or with a very very rare steak!"

It's stored in it's own wooden presentation box.  As you can see, 'Iron Maiden Eddie's Evil Brew' is printed on top sliding lid which would make a great gift.


Daniela Pilic of Sweden Rock Magazine made a video of the unboxing of the fourth vintage of "Iron Maiden Eddie's Evil Brew" wine.

And not to be outdone, AC/DC also have their name on a wine bottle.

What's also cool, their wines/bottles are coined with names inspired by their hits. Highway to Hell cabernet sauvignon. You Shook Me All Night Long muscat. And Hells Bells sauvignon blanc. Sadly, they don't have a Whole Lotta Rosé bottle for sale.
 Ace ♠

Eagle Hat Wehrmacht Skull Shirt

OK, this is killer!

I have been waiting for this to hit Slayer's site for some time now. The classic Eagle Hat shirt.

The front features the bloody Eagle Hat Wehrmacht skull. I may be biased, but that is the best damn T-shirt on the planet. Period! Mo-fo!

This is the one Kerry King wears onstage, all the frickn' time!
(photo courtesy: Raymond Ahner)

The band logo is on the back. From the site: Made of Hanes heavyweight 100% cotton. Available in sizes SM-3XL. Price $24.99 (US)

Ace ♠