Tag Archives: Rex Brown

Pantera members reflect on nervous comeback performance at 2022’s Hell & Heaven fest

Posted by on September 27, 2023

  In a recent interview with producer and YouTuber Rick Beato, members of the 2023 lineup of the reformed Pantera Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde, and Charlie Benante shared their thoughts on the band’s comeback performance at Mexico’s Hell & Heaven Metal Fest last December. They admitted to feeling nervous but ultimately found relief as the […]

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Surviving Pantera members to reunite for first tour in more than 20 years

Posted by on July 14, 2022

  After more than two decades, the surviving members of Pantera have announced a reunion tour for 2023.  According to Billboard, vocalist Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown signed with Artist Group International for a North American tour. Dennis Arfa and Peter Pappalardo are the agents responsible for booking the dates.  Said Pappalardo about the […]

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Five studio updates we heard this week – 8/30/19

Posted by on August 30, 2019

While today is heavily focused on Tool’s first album in thirteen years with Fear Inoculum (read our review here), we’ve heard at least five studio updates this week. Unfortunately, none of these involve another new Tool album. In case you missed it, check out the album updates we heard last week here.   05) Epica share […]

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Watch Corey Taylor, Rex Brown, Scott Ian, and more perform Pantera’s “Walk” at Dimebash

Posted by on January 25, 2019

Last night (24th), was the 2019 Dimebash, the annual event remembering Dimebag Darrell Abbott’s legacy. The tribute was held at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA as over 50 rock and metal artists participated in the jam. One of the highlighted moments from last night was the all-star-jam to Pantera’s “Walk,” which was performed by […]

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Members of Foo Fighters, Slipknot and more to join 2019 Dimebash All-Star Jam

Posted by on January 14, 2019

The line-up for Dimebash 2019’s massive all-star jam has been announced, and from the looks of it, this is going to be one for the books. This year, more than 50 of rock and metal’s biggest names will be participating in the jam to remember “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott’s legacy. The list includes heavyweights such as […]

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Rex Brown (Pantera/Down) added to Let There Be Rock School’s Camp Rock Star event

Posted by on November 30, 2018

Let There Be Rock School has added another rock star to their Camp Rock Star event taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from February 21 through February 24, 2019. Bassist Rex Brown of Pantera and Down will be working with aspiring rock stars along side Virus Karkos from Rock of Ages on Broadway and Big and […]

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Pantera bassist Rex Brown on Vinnie Paul “The best way to honor Vinnie is to celebrate his life.”

Posted by on July 5, 2018

Many were speechless after hearing the news about Vinnie Paul’s death. For instance, Philip Anselmo shared an image of a lit candle while Rex Brown admitted he needed more time to process the loss of his former Pantera bandmate. The 54-year-old drummer died on June 22nd and was laid to rest this past weekend. A […]

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Pantera, Metallica, King Diamond members and more paid tribute to Vinnie Paul

Posted by on June 25, 2018

Vinnie Paul, another metal icon that is gone  too soon, has shocked the entire community as many have shared their reactions on social media. While we still don’t know the official cause of death, it’s been reported that the 54-year-old Pantera/HellYeah drummer had a heart attack and died in his sleep on Friday night (22nd). […]

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Metal By Numbers 9/13: Sales find some solace

Posted by on September 13, 2017

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Welcome back, missed you all last week. While this week’s edition of MBN doesn’t features the chart topping debuts that occurred last week, the wealth of material release should certainly not go unnoticed. My […]

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Metal By Numbers 8/30: Steven Wilson has a bone to pick with the charts

Posted by on August 30, 2017

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. You gotta give credit to Steven Wilson: the man is always busy. Sure, you can say that about a lot of musicians, but when your resume includes several different bands, production work for bands […]

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