by Zach Shaw | May 17, 2012 | Releases
When Down announced plans for a mini-tour back in March, it seemed like a good bet that they would test out some new material from the first of four new EPs during these shows. Well as it turns out, Down will indeed be performing some new songs during the tour, which...
by Zach Shaw | May 9, 2012 | Interviews
Hearing the names Black Sabbath and Pantera attached to a project is without a doubt a great way to get any metal fan’s attention. So the fact drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven & Hell) and bassist Rex Brown (Pantera, Down), along with singer Dewey...
by Zach Shaw | Apr 19, 2012 | Festivals
Earlier this week, Scion A/V leaked a few bands confirmed for their annual Rock Fest. But just minutes ago, the full lineup to this year’s Scion Rock Fest has been announced. And all we can say is WOW. Bands like Down, Exodus, Saint Vitus, Phobia, Suffocation, Origin,...
by Zach Shaw | Apr 17, 2012 | Legal Woes
According to USA Today, Kill Devil Hill bassist Rex Brown is having some tax issues. More specifically, the former Down/Pantera bassist reportedly owes $449,567 to the federal government in back taxes and penalties. Supposedly, Brown’s largest lien was filed for...
by Zach Shaw | Apr 12, 2012 | Events, Rumors and Gossip
Tonight (April 12), Slayer’s Kerry King and Dave Lombardo, Anthrax’s Charlie Benante and Frank Bello, Megadeth’s David Ellefson, and Adrenaline Mob’s Mike Portnoy will be taking part in the third Metal Masters Clinic at the Key Club in Hollywood, CA. However, rumors...