There may be no more testosterone-fueled pairing in our 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl than this one. On one hand you’ve got the in-your-face aggression of Pantera versus the all-out brutality of Drowning Pool , and you get to determine which band’s track gets you more fired up for football. Pantera’s ‘F—ing Hostile’ is exactly what the name says. Between the amped up guitar play of Dimebag Darrell and the speedy drumming of Vinnie Paul , there’s no way this song could do anything but get you hyped up into some sort of frenzy. Add in Phil Anselmo ‘s lyrics of aggression and you’ve got the makings of a song that gives you pent up energy to spare. Meanwhile, Drowning Pool’s ‘Bodies’ has long been associated with sporting events due to the aggressive nature of its lyrics. With late vocalist Dave Williams’ repetitive chorus begging, “ Let the bodies hit the floor/ Let the bodies hit the floor ,” this song seems the perfect fit to soundtrack a massive collision, or, at the very least, to unleash some pent up fury. So which one of these high-energy rockers will advance in the 2013 Loudwire Rock Bowl? You tell us. Listen to both tracks below, then vote for your favorite in the poll provided. You can also vote in the next matchup by clicking the red button at the bottom of this page. Voting in the first round runs through Sunday, Jan. 27, at 11:59PM ET and you may vote once per hour for your favorite. Hear Pantera’s ‘F—ing Hostile’ Hear Drowning Pool’s ‘Bodies’ Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/system-of-a-down-vs-korn-2013-loudwire-rock-bowl-round-1/” title=”Next Rock Bowl Matchup: System of a Down vs. Korn” align=”center”]
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Daily Reload: Dimebag Darrell, Nine Inch Nails + More
Scott Gries, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Legendary Pantera guitarist ‘Dimebag’ Darrell Abbott was memorialized onstage over the weekend by his brother, Vinnie Paul, along with his Hellyeah bandmates, Lamb of God, In Flames and Sylosis. [ Loudwire ] – Big news for Nine Inch Nails fans! Trent Reznor has announced that he will be releasing new NIN songs on an upcoming compilation album. Reznor will begin to write a new Nine Inch Nails after the compilation’s release. [ Loudwire ] – Machine Head also paid tribute to ‘Dimebag’ Darrell during their Dec. 8 set by performing the Pantera standard ‘F—ing Hostile.’ [ Loudwire ] – Shinedown + Three Days Grace add second leg to their 2013 co-headlining U.S. tour. [ Loudwire ] – Buckcherry are now offering a free download of their new single ‘Gluttony.’ [ Loudwire ] – Metallica release ‘The Four Horsemen’ live performance from ‘Quebec Magnetic’ DVD / Blu-ray. [ Ultimate Metallica ] – Rolling Stones add Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga and the Black Keys to Dec. 15 pay-per-view event. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2013 inductees to be announced tomorrow. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Yeah Yeah Yeahs debut new song, ‘Dispair,’ at Hurricane Sandy benefit. [ Diffuser.fm ]
Vinnie Paul on Pantera Reunion: ‘It Ain’t Gonna Happen’
Donald Bowers, Getty Images One of the most discussed topics of 2012 has been a possible Pantera reunion with Black Label Society frontman Zakk Wylde filling the spot of the late ‘Dimebag’ Darrell Abbott . Throughout the past year, drummer Vinnie Paul and singer Phil Anselmo have addressed the subject, as has Zakk Wylde, who has publicly stated it would be an honor if he was asked to take part in a Pantera reunion. Now, in what may come as a disappointment to some fans, Vinnie Paul no states that he has “no interest” in reuniting with his former bandmates. In an interview with MusikUniverse.net , Paul spoke in detail about leaving the Pantera legacy untouched. “It’s easy, man. I don’t live in the past, man,” begins Vinnie. “I wanna look forward, I wanna keep moving forward. I understand [fans] wanting to see it, especially people who’ve never had an opportunity to see Pantera, but without my brother being part of it, it just doesn’t make any sense. I’m not gonna trample on his legacy to make some people happy.” The drummer continues, “We had 14 amazing years together and we sold nearly 40 million records around the world. That’s some pretty amazing stuff. And the band is, actually, to me, bigger today than it was then. I mean, it really is; it’s really grown and grown and grown. There’s plenty of DVDs and videos out there for them to watch. And I would highly suggest you come and see me play with Hellyeah , ’cause that’s what I do.” “[It’s just] rumors, man,” Paul adds. “That’s all I got to say. And you heard that Aerosmith song, [singing] ‘Dream on, dream on.’ It ain’t gonna happen, man. I have no interest in playing with those guys. I love [Hellyeah]; I’m really into it. And I really believe if I stick with it long enough, it will see the same kind of success eventually.” Check out our exclusive interview with Hellyeah’s Vinnie Paul and Chad Gray by clicking the button below. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/hellyeah-vinnie-paul-chad-gray-band-of-brothers-touring-more/” title=”Hellyeah’s Vinnie Paul and Chad Gray Talk ‘Band of Brothers,’ Touring + More” align=”center”]
Phil Anselmo Open to Pantera Tour Featuring Zakk Wylde Filling in for Late Dimebag Darrell
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire / Ethan Miller, Getty Images Throughout the past year, the surviving members of Pantera have commented on the possibility of Zakk Wylde filling in for the late Dimebag Darrell if the band were ever to reunite. While it’s all been speculation thus far, singer Phil Anselmo now reveals that he recently discussed the topic with Wylde himself. Anselmo says that both he and Wylde would be open to it, but that his strained relationship with Dimebag’s brother and Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, is a major obstacle to overcome first. “I talked to Zakk about two weeks ago, and he’s very open for it,” Anselmo tells the Village Voice . “He’s got an open mind about it. But, truth be told, Vince has got a grudge against me that is really unfounded. And, honestly, I’ve always had a wide-open door when it comes to Vince.” The singer adds, “If it takes me standin’ there and lettin’ that little guy punch me in the f—in’ face repeatedly, over and over and over, til his hands were tired of hittin’ my rock-hard f—in’ head, as long as we could sit down and talk afterwards, I’m all for it, man.” Earlier this year, Wylde said he would be honored to fill in for Dime if he got the call. “I love all those guys,” Wylde told the radio station Banana 101.5 . ”If they were ever to actually do that and they asked me — of course I would do that in honor of Dimebag. Why wouldn’t I? It would just be an amazingly beautiful thing to celebrate Dime’s greatness and what the band achieved.” Vinnie Paul, meanwhile, may have started the whole conversation when he said , “If [a Pantera reunion] ever were to happen, [Zakk] would be the guy [to step in for Dimebag]. But I honestly think, out of respect for my brother, we should just leave the 14 amazing years Pantera had be.” Whether fans are in favor of this potential reunion or not, Anselmo warns that the idea is still far-fetched at this point. ”I didn’t say that the Pantera thing is a realistic thing,” he explains in the Village Voice interview. “I don’t think that’s the important thing. I think what the important thing is, what Zakk and I discussed, is just Vince actually dropping his guard and realizing there is no treachery afoot.” Dimebag Darrell was tragically gunned down onstage by a deranged concertgoer while performing with Damageplan on Dec. 8, 2004, in Columbus, Ohio. Anselmo is currently out on tour with his band Down , who just released a new EP titled ‘Down IV Part I: The Purple EP.’ Vinnie Paul’s current group, Hellyeah , released their latest album, ‘Band of Brothers,’ earlier this year. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/phil-anselmo-talks-upcoming-down-ep-solo-album-more/” title=”Next: Phil Anselmo Discusses Down EP, Solo Album + Tour” align=”center”]