Pantera--reformed with Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) joining classic members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass)--will tour North America in summer 2023 with special guest Lamb of God. The new version of Pantera kicked off its highly anticipated return in December 2022 in Mexico City to incredible reviews. The tour is being... Continue Reading →
Dimebag Darrell’s longtime guitar tech to take part in upcoming Pantera shows
Dimebag Darrell's longtime guitar tech, Grady Champion, will participate in Pantera's upcoming live shows. The band's lineup will feature vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, with Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne) on guitar and Charlie Benante (Anthrax) on drums. Wylde and Benante will replace brothers Dimebag Darrell, who died in 2004, and... Continue Reading →
Knotfest to bring Pantera to South America in December 2022
Knotfest, the destination festival brand curated by Slipknot, will continue its expanding global domination with Knotfest Colombia 2022, which will take place Friday, Dec. 9, at Campin Circuit of Bogotá. Headlined by Judas Priest and the recently reformed Pantera (featuring Zakk Wylde on guitar and Anthrax’s Charlie Benante on drums in addition to vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown), Knotfest Colombia’s first wave... Continue Reading →
ALBUM ANNIVERSARY: Pantera’s ‘Cowboys From Hell’ is released 28 years ago
In the wake of the shocking death of drummer, Vinnie Paul, it's bittersweet hearing that Pantera's "Cowboys From Hell" turns 28 years old today. The album was released under the radar on July 24, 1990 and started a heavy metal legacy that still ignites fans worldwide. I was 13 years old at the time of... Continue Reading →