After months of reside performances and fairly constructive evaluations, Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo nonetheless seems like he must justify the existence of the reformed band — and he’s invoking the identify of the late Abbott brothers to take action.

Throughout his current look on the official Metallica podcast, The Metallica Report, Anselmo made his first public feedback on the Pantera reunion/tribute/no matter you need to name it.

“Solely factor I can say is, man, I do know for a rattling reality Vince and Dime would need us to do that, arms down. They might need the Pantera model or the legacy to go on. And I don’t know what you consider in, however typically, you already know, you wish to assume that them previous fellas are trying down on us, giving us the thumbs-up.”

Now, when you’ve been following the drama surrounding this complete effort, you’d know that whereas the estates of each Vinnie Paul and “Dimebag” Darrell each gave their blessings for the reveals to go on, there’s verifiable proof that at the least one of many brothers would have hated what’s happening.

Following Dimebag’s homicide, Vinnie Paul turned an emphatic voice in opposition to ever seeing Pantera hit the stage in any type. In a number of interviews, he mentioned a reunion would want all the unique members to imply something and sadly, one of many founding members had been killed on stage in Ohio. Throughout a 2014 intervewi with EMP Rock Invasion, the late drummer mentioned as a lot.

“Individuals are egocentric, man. They need what they need; they don’t care what you need. And it’s unlucky that folks go, ‘Oh, wow, man, they’ll get Zakk Wylde to leap up there on stage and it’s Pantera once more.’ No, it’s not, you already know. It’s not that straightforward. If Eddie Van Halen was to get shot within the head 4 instances subsequent week, would all people be going, ‘Hey, man, Zakk, go play for Van Halen. Simply name it Van Halen.’ You see what I’m saying? I imply, it’s actually egocentric for folks to assume that, and it’s silly. It’s not proper in any respect.

“They name it a reunion for a cause. It’s known as bringing the unique members again to what it was. So there’s a variety of these items that they name reunions that aren’t actually reunions. They’ve bought one dude from the band floating round in them, you already know. That’s not a real reunion. With Pantera, it’ll by no means be potential.”

Now, a variety of that vitriol towards the thought stems from the truth that Vinnie Paul lower off all contact with Anselmo, who he blamed for Dimebag’s loss of life till he himself handed in 2018.

No matter what was mentioned prior to now, Pantera’s nonetheless going to be enjoying reveals nicely into the brand new yr. They’re not solely offering assist at numerous Metallica reveals, however additionally they have a brand new leg of their tour with Lamb of God set to kick off this February. You’ll be able to test them out reside at any of the dates beneath.

PANTERA w/ Particular Company Lamb Of God:

2/03/2024 Amerant Financial institution Enviornment – Dawn, FL
2/05/2024 Amalie Enviornment – Tampa, FL
2/07/2024 Rupp Enviornment – Lexington, KY
2/09/2024 Bridgestone Enviornment – Nashville, TN
2/10/2024 FedExForum – Memphis, TN
2/13/2024 T-Cell Middle – Kansas Metropolis, MO
2/14/2024 Pinnacle Financial institution Enviornment – Lincoln, NE
2/16/2024 Canada Life Centre – Winnipeg, MB
2/18/2024 Resch Middle – Inexperienced Bay, WI
2/20/2024 Van Andel Enviornment – Grand Rapids, MI
2/22/2024 Madison Sq. Backyard – New York, NY
2/24/2024 CFG Financial institution Enviornment – Baltimore, MD
2/26/2024 Scotiabank Enviornment – Toronto, ON
2/27/2024 Centre Vidéotron – Québec Metropolis, QC
Finish Tour

6/14-16/2024 Obtain Fest @ Donington Park – Derby, UK #
8/02/2024 Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, MA **
8/09/2024 Soldier Discipline – Chicago, IL **
8/16/2024 US Financial institution Stadium – Minneapolis, MN **
8/23/2024 Commonwealth Stadium – Edmonton, AB **
8/30/2024 Lumen Discipline – Seattle, WA **

# Pageant date
** PANTERA supporting Metallica