Pantera

April 3, 2024

RIP … DIMEBAG And VINNIE PAUL’s Father JERRY ABBOTT Dead At 80

Metal Sludge — Sad news to report from the world of Pantera, as Jerry Abbott has died. Abbott is the Father of ‘Dimebag’ Darrell Abbott and Vincent “Vinnie Paul” Abbott. The following was reported on Blabbermouth earlier today. ———————— Jerry Abbott, the father of PANTERA‘s founding members, drummer Vincent “Vinnie Paul” Abbott and guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, died last night in a Denton, Texas caregiving facility. He was reportedly only five days away from celebrating[…]

March 26, 2022

HOW GOOD IS HE? … Skid Row frontman Erik Grönwall shows off Amazing Vocals on Youtube hits and their new single “The Gang’s All Here”

Metal Sludge — In what could be considered one of the biggest moves in the 80’s and 90’s rock band world in years, Skid Row have drafted a new singer. Earlier in the week, Skid Row released a new single “The Gang’s All Here” and simultaneously announced the addition of their new frontman Erik Grönwall formerly of the band H.E.A.T.. The move also resulted in the band letting go of ZP Theart from his position[…]

June 15, 2021

CLASSIC 20 QUESTIONS … Skid Row guitarist Dave ‘The Snake” Sabo in his tell-all interview with Metal Sludge back on April 4th 2000

Metal Sludge — Every once in a while we like to dig out a Classic Metal Sludge 20 Questions and this week we’ve done it again. This interview was conducted in April 2000 with Skid Row guitarist and co-founder Dave “The Snake” Sabo. Sabo talks all about the band, their history and we asked him about his former singer Sebastian Bach‘s input on the band’s song writing and their much publicized break up 25 years[…]

June 28, 2018

Vinnie Paul to be buried in a Kiss Casket from Gene & Paul, just like his brother Dimebag Darrell was

Vinnie Paul will be buried in a Kiss Casket from Gene & Paul, just like his brother Dimebag Darrell was TMZ — Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul is going to be laid to rest in his forever hardware, identical to that of his late bandmate and brother … courtesy of none other than Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Sources close to Vinnie’s family tell TMZ that the recently deceased musician and Pantera co-founder will be buried in a[…]

June 22, 2018

RIP … Pantera founder and Hell Yeah drummer Vinnie Paul dead at 54

RIP Pantera founder and Hell Yeah drummer Vinnie Paul dead at 54 Billboard — Drummer Vinnie Paul, co-founder of metal band Pantera, has died. Currently a member of Hellyeah, Paul was 54. His representative confirmed the legendary drummer’s death to Billboard, but added that no further details are available at this time. Along with his brother, Dimebag Darrell, Paul (born Vincent Paul Abbott) formed Pantera in 1981. The group found mainstream success with second[…]

July 23, 2017

METAL SLUDGE 20 QUESTIONS with NITRO singer and Jiu-Jitsu world champion JIM GILLETTE

METAL SLUDGE 20 QUESTIONS with NITRO singer and Jiu-Jitsu world champion JIM GILLETTE METAL SLUDGE — Just when you thought it was safe to turn on your spotify we must warn you….. prepare to cover your ears. As it may get louder and heavier sounding than it has in a while. You may have heard or maybe not, but NITRO is back, and they are making a new record. Not only are founding members Jim Gillette[…]

April 27, 2016

Ace Frehley admits oral sex act with hooker in front of ‘Dimebag’ Darrell

KISS THIS! Ace Frehley admits oral sex act with hooker in front of ‘Dimebag’ Darrell Loudwire — KISS legend Ace Frehley recalls a wild weekend involving hookers at Pantera icon Dimebag Darrell’s house. —————————————— Ace talks openly about hanging out drunk at ‘Dimebag’ Darrell’s house in Dallas. He also talks about Vinnie Paul’s strip club and how they recorded a song together, but while they were all drunk – so he doesn’t remember much from[…]

January 30, 2016

WHITE PUSSY! Sebastian Bach levels Phil Anselmo after racist comments

WHITE PUSSY! Sebastian Bach levels Phil Anselmo after racist comments Twitter — On the heels of a very controversial comment made by Phil Anselmo at the annual Dimebash long-time friend Sebastian Bach has joined the masses to call out Anselmo for his actions. Bach has taken a direct shot at the former Pantera frontman by tweeting; “People who say White Power are PUSSIES. As r those who agree. Or remain silent.” The former Skid Row[…]

October 25, 2014

Chris Jericho says: "I always compare FOZZY to PANTERA… We were the original STEEL PANTHER"

Chris Jericho says: “I always compare FOZZY to PANTERA…We were the original STEEL PANTHER” Blabbermouth — In a brand new interview with The Weeklings, FOZZY singer Chris Jericho spoke about the band’s evolution from a covers act to playing some of the biggest music festivals on the planet. “I always compare FOZZY to PANTERA,” Jericho said. “What I mean by that is that if you look at PANTERA, their original incarnation was different from what[…]

September 15, 2014

Metal Sludge's Top 12 Most Shocking Death's Of The Biggest 80's Rock Stars

Metal Sludge’s Top 12 Most Shocking Death’s Of The Biggest 80’s Rock Stars By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large “Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them.” George Eliot No one wants to die, but it’s an inevitable part of life – sometimes sooner, sometimes later. In this Metal Sludge compilation, we examine 12 rock and roll deaths that shook the music industry to its core. When you look back[…]