20 Years Of PANTERA's 'Vulgar Display Of Power' Are Celebrated At The Key Club In Los Angeles, CA - Entire Performance Available!

This year PANTERA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark album, 'Vulgar Display of Power'! This past Wednesday, April 11, PANTERA presented the world their first music video in 12 years, for the previously unreleased song, “Piss,” from the Vulgar recording sessions. The video was unleashed at the 4th edition of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards!

Last night, PANTERA's vocalist and arguable the best front man in Heavy Music history, joined the "Metal Masters" in celebration of the anniversary of 'Vulgar Display of Power'! Philip Anselmo joined MEGADETH' Dave Ellefson and Chris Broderick, SLAYER's Kerry King and Dave Lombardo, ANTHRAX's Charlie Benante and Frank Bello, and Mike Portnoy, and performed a slew of PANTERA songs from the "vulgar" days. Anselmo also sang SLAYER classic's "Reign In Blood" and "Angel Of death"!

Additionally, BLACK SABBATH's own Geezer Butler joined Anselmo and the "Metal Masters" to perform "Hole In The Sky"!

 You can watch this historic event below.

Philip Anselmo performed the following songs with the "Metal Masters":

- SLAYER's "Reign In Blood" & "Angel Of Death"
- PANTERA's: "Mouth For War", "A New Level", "Walk", "This Love" & "Fucking Hostile"
- BLACK SABBATH's "Hole In The Sky" with Geezer Butler







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The "Metal Masters" Are Joined By Geezer Butler & Phil Anselmo To Perform Black Sabbath, Pantera & Slayer Classics - Full Show Available!

Heavy Metal history was made last night (April 12), when Philip Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA, ARSON ANTHEM, SUPERJOINT RITUAL) and legendary bassist Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL) made special guest appearances at the third installment of Samson's "Metal Masters" series, which was held at the Key Club on the famed Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California.

Anselmo and Butler were joined by Megadeth's Dave Ellefson and Chris Broderick, Slayer's Kerry King and Dave Lombardo, and Anthrax's Charlie Benante and Frank Bello.

Phil Anselmo performed the following songs with the "Metal Masters":

- SLAYER's "Reign In Blood" & "Angel Of Death"
- PANTERA's: "Mouth For War", "A New Level", "Walk", "This Love" & "Fucking Hostile"
- BLACK SABBATH's "Hole In The Sky" with Geezer Butler



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Metal Masters Clinic To Feature PHIL ANSELMO Again?

 

For the third time ever, Samson, Hartke, Zoom and Best Buy have announced that Samson's "Metal Masters" series, will be held on Thursday, April 12 at the Key Club on the famed Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.

The artists:

- Kerry King and Dave Lombardo (SLAYER)
- David Ellefson (MEGADETH)
- Frank Bello and Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX)
- Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, ex-DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, STONE SOUR)

Additionally, a few special guests are scheduled to be part of the "Metal Masters 3". At the "Metal Masters 2" in New York City, Philip Anselmo performed two PANTERA songs for the first time since the band dissolved in 2001. Will he join the "Metal Masters" again?

Tickets are available for $20 (first come, first served) at the Key Club's box office, located at 9039 Sunset Boulevard, or via KeyClub.com. With door giveaways and surprise guests, all should purchase their tickets early for this All Ages event to witness the return of the Metal Masters.

The 2011 Dimebash To Take Place Tonight At The Key Club in Hollywood!

Today, December 14, the Heavy Music community is coming together at The Key Club in Hollywood, California, for the 2011 Dimebash. The event is to celebrate the legacy of Darrell Lance Abbott (Dimebag Darrell), who together with the Pantera boys (Phil Anselmo, Vinnie Paul and Rex Brown), change the path of Heavy Music in the 1990s.

The event will be hosted by Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine from That Metal Show. The Key Club in Hollywood will play host to all-star jams featuring the talents of heavy-hitters like:



- Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, DIO DISCIPLES)
- Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL)
- Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS)
- David Draiman (DISTURBED)
- Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES)
- Serj Tankian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN)
- Mike Muir (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES)
- Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW)
- John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON)
- Scott Ian (ANTHRAX)
- Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD)
- Warren DeMartini (RATT)
- Ben Harper
- Chris Howorth (IN THIS MOMENT)
- Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE)
- Doug Pinnick (KING'S X)
- James Lomenzo (WHITE LION, MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY)
- Ginger Fish (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON)
- Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE)
- Gene Hoglan (FEAR FACTORY, DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD)
- Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING)

Additionally, KILL DEVIL HILL, the band featuring Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) on drums, Rex Brown (DOWN, PANTERA) on bass, Mark Zavon (RATT, W.A.S.P., 40 CYCLE HUM) on guitar and Jason "Dewey" Bragg (PISSING RAZORS) on vocals, will be kicking off the event. Also on deck are DIO DISCIPLES — the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums), Craig Goldy (guitar), Scott Warren (keyboards) and Rudy Sarzo alongside singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and Toby Jepson (LITTLE ANGELS, GUN) — with a special appearance by Glenn Hughes (BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION).

All of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund. Here is all the information:

Key Club
9039 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 274-5800

Thursday, December 14, 2011
Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.
Performances Begin: 8:00 p.m.

Ticket prices are $20 and are on sale now at this location.