From Loudwire:
Pantera legend Philip Anselmo has been incredibly prolific in recent years, balancing a number of different projects. In January, Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals unleashed their sophomore album, Choosing Mental Illness as a Virtue, and have now teamed up with Loudwire to bring you the video for “Choosing Mental Illness,” which was inspired by the classic 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and can be viewed above.
“This video is based on one of my favorite films about the harshness of mental illness. Being up close and personal with the struggle, I often feel like R.P. McMurphy, who I play in the clip,” Anselmo begins. “I’ve had a lot of questions about the LP title, Choosing Mental Illness As A Virtue and song title, ‘Choosing Mental Illness,’” he continues, “but make no mistake, I take mental illness very seriously, especially because it often goes untreated. We’ve taken some extra steps at the end of the video with information that you, or someone close to you might need.”
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Anthrax opened their show w/ Slayer & Lamb of God at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater with a snippet of Cowboys From Hell.
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In honor of Official Live:101 turning 21 today, check out this performance of F’ing Hostile from a stop on the Official Live:101 Proof tour on May 9, 1998
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It’s finally legal to have a drink in the USA! Make sure you drink some Blacktooths as you blast it today.
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In honor of Cowboys From Hell turning 28 today, we wanted to share a story that REVOLVER Magazine ran a few years back. Hear what Philip Anselmo, Rex Brown, Vinnie Paul and producer Terry Date have to say about it the making of CFH:
Check out this amazing Rex Brown guitar. Yes – We know he was the bass player for Pantera – so no need to state the obvious. He’s playing guitar as well now.
http://www.paolettiguitars.com/product/nancy-leather-rex-brown-signature/
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Dimevision 2 Contest happening now! Go to smarturl.it/dv2contest
to see prizes & enter today. Gear from Metal Blade, Dean Guitars, DR Strings, Seymour Duncan & Dunlop. 10 prizes for you to win!
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UPDATE FOR SDCC 2018 ATTENDEES!!! ________________________________________________ *Only 200 Raffle tickets for a chance to purchase a guitar set of 3 or set of 5 (incl. 2 variant guitars) and a commemorative gift dedicated to Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul (gift is for guitar SETS of 3 or 5 purchases only) will be given out on Wed from 6p-7p and 50 winning numbers will be drawn and posted at 8pm on Wed. Daily raffles from Thurs-Sun from 9a-11a. Only 50 tickets will be picked per day and winning numbers will be posted from 3p-6p for winners to purchase on those days. There are only 42 sets being sold per day. ONLY 1 purchase per person per day. Winning numbers who don’t show up by 6pm forfeit their chance to purchase. All remaining guitars will be open for purchase on a first come first serve basis. **************************************************** *Set of 3 guitars is $195 includes free gift. *Set of 5 guitars is $350 includes free gift. *Single guitar (not including variants) is $65 and does not include the free gift. **************************************************
*Sets are limited to 30 sets of 5 per day and 12 sets of 3 per day. *Sets available while supplies last. You snooze, you lose. So get to our booth early to check your ticket!!! Good luck and see you at the show! WMM booth #1415…
Disturbed paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott by performing a cover version of the PANTERA classic “Walk” Saturday night (July 14) at this year’s Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. Thanks to David, Dan, Jon & Mike.
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Matt Cameron, drummer for Soundgarden & Pearl Jam, talks Vinnie Paul and touring with Pantera & Skid Row.
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