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Down Bassist Rex Brown To Miss Tour Dates

posted Aug 3, 2009 at 2:38 PM by Diamond Oz.  (14 Comments)

Rex Brown, the bass player for the supergroup Down and former bassist of metal legends Pantera, has announced that he will be unable to take part in the first leg of Down's North American tour. A replacement for him is expected to be announced shortly.

A message from Brown reads as follows:

"It is with my deepest apologies to let you know that I will not be joining the band on the first leg of the forthcoming US/Canada tour. It has been mutually agreed upon between myself and the guys that I take this time to address some personal issues. Make no mistake I will be joining my brothers on the second leg of the tour and in the studio in the very near future. This is of utmost importance at this time. Thank you all for your support and understanding. I will see y'all really soon!

"With much respect,
Rex Brown"

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14 Comments on "Down Bassist Rex Brown To Miss Tour Dates"

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1. Brianmn writes:

Can we say rehab?
Say hi to Amy Whinehouse for us.

# Aug 3, 2009 @ 3:26 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Corn n' Beans writes:

What the f***? Right at the last minute! That puts a damper on VIP, bummer deal.

# Aug 3, 2009 @ 5:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. bbristowe writes:

word #1

# Aug 3, 2009 @ 5:25 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Jack Butler writes:

Rex has been sober for two years, so it isn't rehab. I'm hearing it's some other health issues.

# Aug 3, 2009 @ 8:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. SHREDDER13 writes:

Smoking issues?...Rex has been a heavy tobacco user for decades! I doubt that's the reason he's laying low though. It's gotta be something REALLY personal, otherwise he would've been more specific. Then again, Rex is the type of guy who likes to have his own space and privacy.

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# Aug 3, 2009 @ 9:41 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. bubba513 writes:

rex can't drink he has a shot liver.

# Aug 3, 2009 @ 11:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. metalhead213@yahoo.com writes:

f***. I was hopin to see both him and Phil for the first time together. Pantera for life. STAY METAL MY FRIENDS
Now Playing: "The Venom Inside" by Chimaira

# Aug 4, 2009 @ 12:03 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. SLAYER64 writes:

phil killed dimbag by breaking up pantera. rex sided with phil so f*** THEM BOTH!!!!!

# Aug 4, 2009 @ 5:11 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Long Live Rex!! writes:

Hope he is ok man.Thank god he will be back in time for our show in Florida!!We got the meet and greet for Down.
So who the hell is playing for the time being???Anyone know who?
Oh by the way,Rex was drinking,has been drinking and smoking dope most his life!We met him a few times and he always had a drink,smoke in hand..So is life,all respect to him.

Good luck Rex,we have your back man..Down Brotherhood.

# Aug 4, 2009 @ 9:00 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. pumasleeve writes:

There may be many things you can say about Phil, but he did not kill Dimebag. That was done by an insane man with a gun. Even Vinnie Paul has never said that.

# Aug 6, 2009 @ 11:41 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Jamez writes:

Looking back at the photos of Rex during the Pantera days its a miracle this man is still alive

# Aug 7, 2009 @ 11:05 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. More Metal Than YOU writes:

I hate people who blame Phil for Dimebag's death. Blame the crazy son of a b**** who actually murdered him. It could have been Pantera up there instead of Damageplan, and that guy could've killed the whole band. Would that have made it better? NO! Dimebag died a horrible, senseless death. But, he died doing what he loved. No one should blame Phil...he didn't kill Dimebag. Nathan Gale did...and he's rotting in hell for it.

# Aug 12, 2009 @ 3:28 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. brandedcfh420 writes:

post 8 needs to pull their head out their ass!!

# Aug 12, 2009 @ 3:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. Jamez writes:

yeah its a pretty farfetched idea that "if Phil and Rex would not have walked out there wouldnt have been Damageplan and Dime wouldnt have played in That club" etc etc
Enough already people

# Aug 13, 2009 @ 8:46 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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