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| Pantera; R.I.P. Dimebag Darell | |
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| Windshear | Feb 7 2006, 08:49 PM Post #1 |
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PANTERA With the release of 1990's Cowboys From Hell, Pantera rocketed to superstardom, fashioning a post-thrash, extreme metal style that has since been copied by countless other bands. At the time, many thought that Pantera had sprung from nowhere, but as fans of the band at the time know, no fewer than four albums preceded Cowboys, released independently by the band during what some call Pantera's "glam" era. In reality, Pantera never was a glam band, but those four albums (in particular, the first three) do show a very different side of the band, with an accessible style that at times sounded like 80's era Judas Priest and occasionally wandered into a heavier Motley Crue style, due at least in part to then-vocalist Terrence Lee's voice. Darrell's guitar work was particularly noteworthy, flashy yet controlled, though again not really close in style to "modern" Pantera. The fourth album, 1988's Power Metal, was the first to feature Phil Anselmo, and in retrospect is a perfect bridge between the mainstream style of the first trio of albums and the pure heaviness of Cowboys. Since Cowboys, of course, the band has been unstoppable, refining and perfecting their style with each successive release, gaining in popularity year after year. Though no formal announcement was ever really made, Pantera is done, the band laying low for a couple of years following their last studio album, 2000's Reinventing The Steel. Anselmo, after being involved in many projects, is now devoting his time to Superjoint Ritual, while the Abbotts formed a new band, Damageplan (formerly known as New Found Power). Rex Brown is working with Crowbar. The metal world was dealt a shocking and tragic blow when former guitarist Dimebag Darrell was shot and killed while performing onstage in Columbus, Ohio on December 8, 2004. The gunman, whose motive may never truly be known, killed three others before himself being shot by a police officer. My thoughts: Pantera is one of my Biggest influences. Every Nu Metal, Modern Thrash Metal, and Metalcore band owe their existance to Pantera. If you dont have Vulgar Display of Power, then you suck. And you're probably an emo wuss. MEMBERS: Phil Anselmo vocals (see also Down, Necrophagia, Superjoint Ritual, Viking Crown) Darrell Abbott guitars (see also Damageplan) Rex Brown bass (see also Crowbar, Down) Vince Abbott drums (see also Damageplan) former members Terrence Lee vocals Metal Magic 1983 independent Projects In The Jungle 1984 independent I Am The Night 1985 independent Power Metal 1988 independent Cowboys From Hell 1990 Atlantic Vulgar Display Of Power 1992 Atlantic Far Beyond Driven 1994 Atlantic The Great Southern Trendkill 1996 Elektra Official Live: 101 Proof 1997 Eastwest Far Beyond The Great Southern Cowboys Vulgar Hits! 2003 Elektra |
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