The news that the two surviving members of Pantera – vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown – have teamed up with guitarist Zakk Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante for a ‘tribute’ tour of North America next year has elicited strong reactions – for and against. “I’m beyond honoured to be a part of it,” insists Wylde, adding: “[but] obviously it’s not Pantera.”
Taipei Houston, a ‘power duo’ featuring the sons of Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, drummer/ guitarist Myles and bassist/vocalist Layne, have released their debut single, As The Sun Sets, via C3 Records. The band will be appearing at this month’s Reading and Leeds Festivals.