Articles by: Fred Phillips

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Philip H. Anselmo/Warbeast – War of the Gargantuas split (2013)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRds4RkZg4Y&w=500&h=305] Long rumored and long awaited, this split EP from Phil Anselmo’s Housecore Records gives fans the first taste of the former Pantera and current Down frontman’s upcoming solo work. You May Also Like: Pantera – ‘Power Metal’ (1988): Forgotten Series Dimebag Darrell (1966-2004): An Appreciation “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott,Read More

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Adler – Back from the Dead (2012)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q8nvZb7uhY&w=500&h=305] Drummer Steven Adler has built a fair bit of legend in hard rock circles, but for all the wrong reasons. Adler, you may recall, was the guy who was kicked out of Guns n’ Roses because of his drug problem. That takes some real effort. You May AlsoRead More

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T&N – Slave to the Empire (2012)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAkZzoVVLCc&w=500&h=305] What do you get when you mix the three original members of Dokken who were not named Don Dokken with drummer Brian Tichy and guest shots from a few of the best singers in the hard rock realm? A surprisingly solid and vibrant record. You May Also Like:Read More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Jason Newsted, “Soldierhead” (2013)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAqdCUkxHJ4&w=500&h=305] A few weeks ago former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, who has been fairly quiet since his departure from Voivod, suddenly popped up with a new website and some teasers to new music coming. You May Also Like: Why I Used to Hate Metallica’s ‘Black Album’ (But Don’t Anymore)Read More

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra – ‘Dreams of Fireflies [On a Christmas Night]’ (2012)

Paul O’Neill always said he felt the Christmas trilogy was behind him. Then Trans-Siberian Orchestra released this great holiday-themed EP.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Shooter Jennings, “The White Trash Song” (2013)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHlBkZCcvwI&w=500&h=305] Though Shooter Jennings’ The Other Life, a companion piece to this year’s Family Man, is not due out until March, fans got a first taste of the record on Friday when Rolling Stone premiered “The White Trash Song.” You May Also Like: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018) WarrenRead More

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Fred Phillips’ Top Albums for 2012: Country and Southern Rock