“That Metal Show” Returns to LA for New Season
Back in April, Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine set up shop in Los Angeles for the fifth season of “That Metal Show” following their exhaustive coverage of Revolver Magazine’s Golden God’s Award Show (click here to check out our interview with the guys). The trio was so impressed by what LA had to offer [...]
September 14th Album Releases!
Today is a great day for album releases regardless of what genre you’re into. Read on to find out which releases have us excited here at LA Music Blog, and let us know in the comments what you’ll be picking up! Brandon Flowers – Flamingo If the single “Crossfire” is any indication, this should be [...]
Down Announce Diary of a Mad Band
Down’s highly anticipated (and repeatedly delayed) first DVD outing, Diary of a Mad Band, will finally hit shelves on October 5th. Featuring video footage of the band on their inaugural European tour, the DVD spotlights more than 2 hours of live video material, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Additionally, a live CD will also accompany [...]
Pantera Premiering Unreleased Track Today!
It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since Pantera’s final effort, Reinventing the Steel, was originally released. In the interim since their last recordings, Pantera have remained one of heavy metal’s most important bands, lending tremendous influence to the genre’s new generation. In anticipation of their upcoming Cowboys From Hell reissue, the band [...]
Cowboys From Hell Celebrates 20 Years
To celebrate the 20-year anniversary of Pantera’s Cowboys From Hell, Rhino Records will be releasing three very special editions of the breakthrough heavy metal album, in the form of a two-disc Expanded Edition, a three-disc Deluxe Edition, and a three-disc Ultimate Edition. The albums will be available in stores and online beginning September 14th.
Interview with Phil Anselmo of Down
For any fan of heavy music, Phil Anselmo needs no introduction. He’s spent the better part of the last two decades as metal’s most notorious frontman, defining the genre through his work with Pantera, Down, and Superjoint Ritual. Known for keeping busy through sundry side-projects and record label responsibilities, 2010 has already proven to be [...]
Book Review: Black Tooth Grin
On December 8, 2004, one of the most horrendous acts in heavy metal history took place at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. The onstage slaying of guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott by ex-Marine Nathan Gale has been notably described as “the 9/11 of heavy metal” (David Draiman, Disturbed). As most metalheads are privy to what [...]
Vulgar Display of Power: The Anniversary of an Opus
On February 25, 1992, one of the most influential heavy metal artists delivered the most influential heavy metal album with Pantera’s Vulgar Display of Power. Released via Atco, a division of Atlantic, and produced by the renowned Terry Date, Vulgar Display of Power saw a shift in prowess from its predecessor, Cowboys From Hell. According [...]
