TGIF, Loudwire readers. Here’s your Daily Reload. Today in rock and metal news, former Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul says that if Pantera reunited, the only guitarist who could fill in for his later brother Dimebag is Zakk Wylde; Jack Black says that “rock sort of ended” after the death of Kurt Cobain; and System of a Down, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson + more are confirmed for Canada’s ‘Heavy’ festivals.

Also, former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler unveils his new band; Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan wants to be a judge on ‘American Idol’ or ‘X Factor’; former Death members to embark on a charitable tour; and Slash releases a sneak peek of his video for ‘You’re A Lie.’

Check out all of today’s stories on Loudwire, plus some favorites from around the Web, in the links below:

Today on Loudwire:

Former Guns N’ Roses Drummer Steven Adler Unveils New Band

Billy Corgan Would ‘Love’ To Be a Judge on ‘American Idol’ or ‘X Factor’

Foo Fighters, ‘Bridge Burning’ – Song Review

Vinnie Paul: If a Pantera Reunion Happened, Zakk Wylde Would Fill Dimebag’s Spot

Aranda vs. Chevelle – Cage Match

Jack Black on Kurt Cobain: ‘When He Died, It Was Sort of the End of Rock’

Slash Previews ‘You’re a Lie’ Music Video

System of a Down, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson + More Confirmed for 2012 Canada Metal Fests

Top 20 Songs: Week of March 11-17, 2012

Can You Guess Whose Tattoo This Is?

Former Death Members Planning Charity Tour as ‘Death to All’

Alter Bridge To Keep Pushing the Envelope on Next Album

System of a Down and Rage Against the Machine in Tight March Metal Madness Battle

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