First Time Reaction | Pantera - "Domination"

[@SkylerFallow]

The breakdown in Domination is, imo, perhaps the greatest breakdown of all time. It set the bar for metal for decades to come, and while there are some filthy breaks coming out in modern metal, nothing quite compares to the pounding simplicity of Dime's riff at the end of Domination. It's a thing of beauty. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jaquestraw1]

Not perhaps

[@fubar1217]

Masters of the break down. Hands down.

[@AndrewJShirley]

Fucking facts, one of the most destructive and vicious breakdowns in existance.

[@seandan7873]

true Domination

[@traceyrychewhite1874]

I agree!

[@Nightbreed82]

The murder of Dimebag truly shook me. Poor Vinnie saw his brother shot to death and had to live with that for over a decade. RIP Abbott Brothers.

[@samhandwich4095]

Hard to believe how many people were killed before that POS Nathan Gale was finally brought down. Sad day for metal and music in general!

[@rexrocker1268]

It’s ridiculous. What 4 folks not including the killer died that night? He wasn’t even allowed to own a gun because he was nuts his stupid mother bought it for him….

[@jay83]

The chills I have of knowing when I met dime at at download Festival backstage and he said " see you in another life brother! drink on" he would be murdered months later breaks my soul 💔

[@interovic]

I can't imagine how Phil feels. Feuding with a friend that died, then that death basically causing Dime's brother to never be able to forgive you, then ultimately losing Vinnie as well with no closure. I'm happy Phil is recovered and in a much better place, because that's a lot of pain jack

[@porkflaps4717]

Such a loss man. We all know Dimebag was a cream of the crop talent that was a cut above anyone else out there at the time. I almost feel like he didn't even get started down here before God took him home. R.I.P. to those we lost and props to Pantera for filling that alpha dog spot metal needed at the time and props for breaking onto the scene, kicked ass from coast to coast, kept eyes on the prize and maxxed the most!

[@charliejaworski2562]

I'm fortunate to have witnessed Pantera live and the greatness of Dimebag Darrell. RIP to an absolute metal legend.

[@Dentros21]

I saw them live 3 times, always amazing.

[@charliejaworski2562]

@@Dentros21 Nice! Seeing Dimebag perform live definitely blew my mind once. I imagine seeing him 3 times was thrice as nice!

[@chuckd1586]

I saw them twice... center stage, on the rail! If they ever made a 4th video? I could possibly be in there... Rock On, Brothers! R.I.P. DIME R.I.P. VINNIE Thr333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 Nail it back, it ain't no candy!

[@tninja-ow4lu]

Seen them 6 times in Indy and one time in Chicago. Got after show pass March 15th 1995 and went to Vinnie Pauls birthday party. Got to meet everyone and the best part was when Dimebag gave me a couple beers. I'll never forget that night. It was totally fucking awesome

[@TheGrinder66]

Hands down the best live band I’ve ever seen. Saw them over a dozen times too. Energy throughout and no front man EVER commanded a crowd like Phil did.

[@monikabeki6838]

So true! I also saw Phil and the illegals! And Phil is still pure magic, he gets them all 😜🤘

[@rodavich7778]

So Jealous they are the only one of my favorite bands i have not got to see

[@seb4298]

Named my son after Phil

[@Cheese-Hound]

Saw them a few times. Probably, the best concert I ever saw was White Zombie, Pantera and Megadeth. An epic adventure, to say the least.

[@jerrykrause1290]

Truth.... every time (18) I've seen them nonstop 1 million percent there and loved putting on a show for the family of fans. Never was a band like them and never will be again

[@mikeman2862]

The squeal Dime did on his guitar (dubbed the Dime-squeal) was him doing a pull-off, dropping the whammy and then catching the string on a harmonic with the left hand when pulling the whammy back. All done fairly fast to get that specific squeal Also, if you want to hear a magnificent solo from Dime, i'd recommend Floods, the outro on that is utterly brilliant

[@mere_illusion]

i have a 10 hr loop of that outro

[@OffScottFree3]

Dime himself called them "Squealies" once in video. The 2-1/4 was always the hardest one for me to catch. I really wish I didn't sell all my gear now. 🫤

[@kurtbrown2546]

Floods is god damn good

[@delraybrewer]

@@kurtbrown2546 good? The Floods solo is Sistine Chapel and Mona Lisa level type art.

[@tanner_uncut]

he learned that from EVH :)

[@stuff_n_tings6885]

Great reaction! I'm Broken, 5 Minutes Alone, This Love and Mouth for War are a few good choices but they have tons of great songs and it's hard to go wrong.

[@batweed]

Yes, yes, yes and yes, all of them. And Floods, F*ckin hostile, Primal concrete sledge, Suicide note pt 1&2, By demons be driven. And another kinda underated song - Immortally Insane.

[@VirgoKing89]

Hold on you guys forgot “Cemetary Gates”. 🔥

[@joaorafaeldossantos4891]

I'm Broken best music

[@leepascoe2585]

The art of shredding (live 1990 HQ)

[@daftymcnumpty8198]

Don't forget Cowboys From Hell \m/

[@terrinpeterson9899]

Pantera's influence on Metal is beyond anyone else's, while the others were trying to go faster or more technical, The Texas Legends showed the world why groove and catchy ass sounds were the top of the top. 🤘

[@dannyropero4216]

Hands down.. the HEAVIEST band I ever witnessed. Seen them twice, once as an opening act and then as a headliner. Both times they had a very fierce and "in your face" energy about them live, like they were on a warpath. Great reaction, great channel. Long live Dime!!!!

[@EnkiSvohden]

The music video "Five Minutes Alone" is especially neat because, during filming it, they accidentally created an fps phenomenon! Definitely give it a watch in your own time!

[@thadude2862]

When you said I’m hoping there’s a solo I almost Peed myself laughing because one of the best solos in the history of metal live especially was on his way💯😂😂😂😂

[@electricninja2122]

Same here. I knew she was mere seconds away from having her face melted.

[@dwisatria6480]

This Live was watched by approximately 1.6 million people, where in this Live featuring AC/DC, METALLICA, PANTERA, AND THE BLACK CROWES, maybe until now the record for the largest audience in the metal music category has not been broken, and the domination song in my opinion is the mother of breakdown...this Live is called MONSTER OF ROCK...🙏🙏🙏

[@ollyhudson9931]

Wow……the Wikipedia numbers for this concert get higher & higher every year/comment. Back in ‘91 it was about half a million…..

[@Benobot99]

@@ollyhudson9931 Half a million during this performance. 1.6 million at the peak of the festival, or over the course of the festival, not sure.

[@ollyhudson9931]

@@Benobot99 Neither. Just numbers snowballed over the years……

[@JeffreyBos75]

The number of attendance at this venue are simply unknown!! In September of 1991 when this concert was held and recorded/documented the USSR was on it's last legs and would collapse in December of 1991. This was a free venue and yes a LOT of people of all walks of life came to this venue to celebrate the failed coup attempt the month prior in August of 1991 but do you really think counting the amount of people at a free concert when your country is in shambles is a priority? Besides that this venue was held on the grounds of Tushino Airfield wich was a military base so there were also a LOT of soldiers present to keep things under control literally hitting the crowd with billy clubs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6jOl6uPhqx5Z9U

[@dirtysmity]

100% wrong....Lars has said in interview that total there was like 400k

[@LurchyScott]

You should 100% react to Cemetary Gates. It's easily one of the best songs Pantera has ever written. If you react to it though, it has to be the studio version. There is a radio edit that is about 2 minutes shorter than the studio version which is the one you want to avoid. You really get to hear what a great vocalist Phil Anselmo was when he was younger. The dude had some serious pipes at one time.

[@sgy2dpe]

Best band to ever "walk" the face of this planet and it's not even close. We were blessed with the greatness that is Pantera.

[@kotie333]

4REAL Tho!! AMEN Homie!!! 💯

[@Benobot99]

One of the best live performances ever. Legendary. Glad you reacted to it!

[@TheGrinder66]

Also, I have CFH tattooed on me. By far my all time favorite band. Darryl was not only a guitar god, he was a genuinely great human being

[@billymaus6287]

I’ve seen Pantera 4-5 times, and every time they were 1000% 🔥 energy, not a dull moment. Killer every time 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jamesm5883]

The mother of all breakdowns right here!!!! Awesome reaction Aileen 🤘

[@ev.junior]

The most iconic metal band of the 1990s, this "Monsters of Rock" in Russia was one of the biggest symbols of the end of communism, and perestroika ended up escaping the control of the Kremlin. Metal invaded the East, broke the frontiers and showed its strength. But, this live version of "Domination" is a little different from the original version, especially on the vocals. Phill Anselmo could never be technically perfect live, and over time he lost his vocal ability. But he was a symbol of his generation. I will never forget the murder of Dimebag on stage, it was so sad.

[@AstralXMidnight]

I LOVE that you reacted to the live version of this, and it earned a subscribe! History lesson, this is the first ever official "Breakdown" to ever enter the metal genre and it still stands as one of the best to this date. :D

[@palladinodessa8988]

Your auto-correct inserted the words "one of" in your otherwise perfect statement. 🤘

[@PhilClegg]

Sis - you're comments are so musically insightful! Please keep it up, Genius!

[@jamesm5883]

Oh yes thank you! The energy of this performance will knock your hair back! I'm really looking forward to seeing this!

[@VirgoKing89]

OMG Pantera is amazing!!! You should check out is Cemetary Gates. It is one of my favorite tracks and it hits you in the feels. 👍🏽🙌🏽

[@AileenSenpai]

Next on my list :D

[@VirgoKing89]

@@AileenSenpai Awesome I can’t wait! 👍🏽

[@integrity101]

@@AileenSenpai Be the first youtuber smart enough to make a note of the following comment. Watch the 7 minute music video for CEMETERY GATES. Search "full video." If it's not 7 minutes (657 to be exact) you are watching the wrong video. If its audio only, you are watching the wrong video. 7 minute music video for CEMETERY GATES. The fans will fall in love with you because 99% of the fan base still hasn't figured out the proper video exists right here on YT.

[@FaceEatingOwl]

Yes, definitely the full version :)

[@1971-w9u]

This

[@rynopocalypse3953]

Pantera was my first concert! 🤘🏻 So many great songs to react to!

[@agnostikcrusader9069]

►► "FLOODS" is a PANTERA's track you'd highly enjoy as it has probably one of the most creative SOLOS ever written by the legendary DIMEBAG (RIP) . Thanks for your vids, Aileen!

[@thomasjr11111]

At this point Pantera was well known in Texas. Not everywhere else. A band that was on the bill cancelled at the last minute. They said " Let's give those boys from Texas a shot." The rest is history!

[@jamiemacdonald436]

When I read this I swore you were dead wrong, but wow, this was 6 months before the release of Vulgar Display of Power. Looking back, I'm pretty sure I had no clue about Pantera before the release of that album. Damn I'm getting old!

[@TelesPlayMetal]

All the way to Russia for a 20 min set.

[@michaelbailey9143]

@@TelesPlayMetal yeah but it was to open for Metallica. I'm pretty sure we would all have done that

[@1bossdj]

@@michaelbailey9143 not to mention for a culturally and historically significant concert.

[@TelesPlayMetal]

@@michaelbailey9143 Technically they all opened for AC/DC who was the headliner.

[@robbiewilliamson357]

there is too much to say about pantera to express my thoughts in one comment. love the video. love the love and appreciation you showed them. i’m gonna have to watch your other videos and see you discover them. it’s great… Pantera never missed, baby! long live dime and vinnie❤

[@bigalthetank]

I was lucky enough to see them in concert 8 times, amazing live band! My favorites songs are Becoming, Mouth for War, Cemetary Gates. All the ones the other commentors are recommending are great too, you can't go wrong!

[@jkoll42]

The breakdown IMHO is the all time best in metal. It's in such contrast to a technical screaming solo. It's just churning brutality.

[@toddjoseph1tj]

I like how you see the groundwork for the future. You are perfect in this format!

[@ajrodriguez8209]

Been waiting for you to get to this one. Love the reaction and song.

[@adams5989]

You have such good musical intuition. It’s refreshing to see these days !

[@2RGGrannyJeff]

I'm so ready for this! Epic.

[@Mrgorilla73]

This was Dime's favorite Pantera song and for good reason.

[@n0madtv]

They were definitely a breakout group and had one of the most unique metal styles at the time. This shit was mind blowing for all of us when it came out. The level of influence this had, you can classify the metal genre as pre-pantera and post-pantera.

[@uraniumcranium2613]

@Dragon Ball fans can't read Yeah nah.

[@n0madtv]

​@Dragon Ball fans can't read I meant unique, in mainstream metal. Prong was one of those bands people talked about but didn't actually listen to, and I don't even know who Exhorder is. I had some of those friends that knew all the new and upcoming bands, but they were not average. By the time most of us were pumping Cowboys from Hell out of our Kickers, they were starting to catch on in the mainstream world.

[@thetribalist6923]

@Big Homie Steve The Metal Head Exhorder and Pantera were friends. They both influenced each other, as said so by both bands. The Law came out the same year slightly before Vulgar did. They stopped being glam several years before they even released CFH.

[@travisbeckner6849]

Now that you're on the Pantera roller coaster down the rabbit hole, I've officially subscribed, by far my all time favorite band ever

[@Chris-oj2jr]

Your commentary on this is so spot on❤

[@ellerymusicall]

So good, I'm glad by the sensations of this music mekes on you. The explanation was epic, I loved that, I feel like you viewing on this performance. Thanks

[@somniumrabidum]

I've been headbanging for almost 30yrs now and still get electricity in my veins every time that breakdown comes in \m/

[@alfazulu714]

YAAHHOOOO, you're doing it!!! Ooooh I can't wait!!

[@timeye7684]

I got to see Pantera live many times. When I was 14 in 1992 I believe White Zombie opened for them. I have an older brother that always took me to concerts and he had a friend that setup for venues. He got is back stage and Dime gave me a pic. It’s black and says Cowboys From Hell on 1 side and Diamond Darrel on the back I still have it. One of the best shows I’ve ever been to! It was at Cincinnati Gardens

[@juliendidelot]

What I love about this band is that they sound as good in the studio as in concert! ''Floods'' and ''This Love'' are songs to listen to.

[@jumpcutreviews1545]

Got to see them live in concert twice. I regret not going to see them more, but hindsight is 20/20. I lived in Dallas for ten years and was also lucky to meet both Dime (in 1996) at Guitar Center in Arlington and Vinne (2008) At Milo's across from Cowboy's stadium in Arlington. They were both just sweet and humble dudes. Dime showed me how to play "I'm Broken." He took the time to sit with 16-year-old me who was just learning how to play. Did a shot with Vinne, thanked him, and then left him alone. The world was a better place when they were in it. RIP Abbott Brothers, You are both Metal Legends.

[@da8171]

Pantera is one of those bands that come along and there will never be any other band like them. Just keep checking them out, they were great. And they are doing shows again to honor the two brothers and the music they made.

[@paulsmith2516]

I can tell you from glorious personal experience that a Pantera live set was utterly mind blowing and completely physically EXHAUSTING, and that is just from the fans' perspective. I saw them twice in Glasgow and the outside of the venue looked like a disaster zone afterwards with utterly exhausted half naked metalheads just collapsed all over the pavement. No idea how they managed to deliver that power and intensity night after night. Your generation couldn't possibly keep up. Yeah they inspired so many bands of the next generation but in such a watered down soft ass way. Not 1 21st century band even comes anywhere close. It isn't even a contest.

[@headbangermedic]

Grew up in Ft. Worth, late teens/early 20's in the 90's. Saw Pantera live several dozens of times from their start at Joe's Garage to filling stadiums. Best years of any life.

[@jasonlieb7254]

First time watching you. U had me at your intro!!

[@MrCmad1104]

Love this live performance!!! When they transition into that slow beat like soldiers marching I get super pumped. Love your reaction!! I know you are super into drums but you did say you were trying to learn guitar. I was thinking you should watch Eddie Van Halen’s eruption guitar solo. It is insane. You would be blown away. Eddie was a big influence on Dime Bag. Dime Bag was actually buried with one of Eddie’s guitars. Anyways love your reactions. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@erikjackson4243]

Im so fuggin happy you are now a Pantera fan!!!

[@jacklandon9739]

One thing you just said that SUMS up PANTERA. They look like on stage they are having fun and enjoying themselves! Amen girl! All 4 of them partying their asses off while performing on stage was so Electric. Saw them 9 times and every show was so Amazing 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@TheGiiant]

Ok as I guessed after watching Cementary Gates this was a great reaction to.... And another favorit Pantera song along with Mouth for War, Walk and I guess most of them ;-)

[@seanmartin1308]

I met Vinnie multiple times, the first time when I was 19 back in 96. He was one of the most humble people. Always appreciated the fans. He came up to me and shook my hand cuz I happened to be wearing a Pantera shirt that night at the club when he walked in here in Dallas.

[@GangGreen80]

Cant wait to see this reaction. Dime was a god on the guitar

[@danchap99]

My 1st ever mosh pit was at Pantera back in the early 90s. They had White Zombie opening for them. One of the best metal shows I have ever seen and I have seen a lot

[@ToxicGreen357]

As someone who spent their teens attending Pantera shows throughout the mid to late 90's, I can say without a doubt, the live energy was INSANE. Everyone knew we were witnessing the birth of a new era, and we all felt a part of it. It was an amazing time in hardcore history. Another excellent reaction Aileen, subbed. RIP DB-VP 👊🤘

[@darksidedoug8335]

I had the pleasure to see Pantera live multiple times growing up. The live shows were an assault on your sencenses. The show with Pantera, Prong, Supltra was 🔥

[@ThunderTaco206]

This performance took place at a metal festival in Moscow in 1991 shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union. It was the first time any of the bands on the bill had ever been allowed to play Russia, and the first time any of these concertgoers had seen any of these bands. Edit: The breakdown at the end of Domination is heaviest known thing in the universe.

[@tonydowning8808]

I've been in that rabbit hole as you put it, for 40 years!! it's about time you joined the party!

[@drewcliff82]

I was so fortunate to see them live on the 101 proof tour. One of my favorite concerts I've been to.

[@ericpettersson7857]

You are a metal heads dream girl 🤣 the way you acknowledge everything instrument wise , I'm a guitarist don't give up. This was one of my favorite reviews of Domination Live in Moscow , been a fan since I was 14

[@1000poundsguitar]

That breakdown is what life is all about. Greatest ever. Seeing it live was fucking amazing. I got to see them at least 5 times. That concert n Moscow was 1.6 million people

[@LAYENSTANLEY]

I love it. Dime is my idole. I love when he bowed with his guitar to the crowd. He always had time to his fans

[@shammerhead666]

Probably no one on this channel was at this concert. This show took place right after the fall of the Soviet Union. They were practically some of the first Americans to ever set foot in Russia

[@jordynpenner9105]

New to your channel but so far your metal journey has been an absolute joy to watch! I loved your take on newer bands like Avenged being influenced by Pantera and you were absolutely spot on! If you'd like to see where Dimebag got HIS influence from I'd recommend checking out Eddie Van Halen's "Live Without A Net" solo! It would be very eye opening I'm sure and would make for a great reaction!

[@20irishman]

The end breakdown in this song, every time I hear it I always bang my head to. My second favorite Pantera song.

[@lukerose6186]

My first concert at age 12 was Pantera. I've seen them 17 times and that energy was in every show. Cowboys from he'll, 5 minutes alone, suicide note, this love (first mosh pit song).

[@moo3992]

Another great episode! I met Dime at a show in the 90's. Such a nice guy!

[@damianrodriguez211]

I loved your reaction so genuine 👍🏻❤️❤️ Pantera is legandary glad you know about them now #CowboysFromHell

[@Drewmk-sc9zv]

These guys reinvented Metal ,Still my fav band of all time ,Check out Heresey ,Floods, or the sleep

[@JoseCespedes67jana]

The countdown intro is cool. Appealing and vintage multicolored scheme. Very artistic 👌

[@OminousCarnage]

Pantera always put on a great show, live! Reminds me of the good ol days. Haha 🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@mattcompton9022]

I live in Wales UK and was lucky enough to see them twice back in the nineties in Newport best live band I've seen listening to this version does give me shivers though but in a good way

[@normalgamer3955]

best guitarist to ever live

[@cuginoeddie8677]

What makes this performance even more great is that Pantera were still playing small venues and were still unknown and killed it playing in front of a cries of 1.6 million

[@christophercarty675]

The breakdown at the end is the best Pantera you can get. It just might be the definition of metal.

[@frankydominguez6581]

Another great reaction brown eyes. his guitar playing is awesome THREEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! Only big Pantera fans will get that.

[@edwardscott482]

Being from Dallas I was fortunate enough to see them early and Dime had a spot every year at the Dallas guitar show. Great experiences! Next song...I'm Broken

[@zero_x93]

You get it 😎 Love your energy!

[@robbhardwick6312]

Cemetery Gates is amazing guitar work and vocal pairing with solid bass and drums as per most Pantera! 🤘🤘🤘

[@smokeyjo7420]

I remember when i was young hearing about how Pantera crowds and mosh pits were ferocious. It was like a legend.

[@MrJordiBaby]

Joey and Vinnie, two of my favorite drummers. AMAZING artists. Dimebag is on another level, of course.

[@davejohnston9834]

Hey Aileen, love that you're getting into Pantera. You going to any shows this year? Won't be the same as the 90s but the energy will still be amazing

[@billwatson8380]

Saw Pantera many times live. Anytime they played this live and the breakdown kicked in the mosh pit would just explode. I sure miss jumping into Pantera's pits. Such great memories.

[@daniellane2934]

She's amazing I love her, 1.5 million people there wow!

[@joeygauvin2765]

I really enjoyed you reacting to this. I was lucky enough to see them live in 97 and man they kick you in the teeth every time.

[@beastmode8985]

Been waiting for this one 🤘

[@briandaniels5745]

Still my favorite Pantera song 🤘🤘!! One of the greatest guitar solos followed by one of THE heaviest breakdowns ever! Pantera built their following by their live shows and this is a prime example of why they were the top metal band during the 90's. I was fortunate enough to see them several times starting in 92 through the Damageplan tour. Some of the best shows I'll ever have seen.

[@kurtemus]

Agree!

[@davidphillips9726]

I love your channel. Cool to see the younger generations being open minded toward music. As an old dude, I listen to EVERYTHING

[@jams_world81]

Best vocal performance and solo is Cemetery Gates. Love most of all Panteras material, one of my all time favorite bands.

[@andk9270]

Just amazing! The reaction and the song!😍😍😊😊😉😉☺☺

[@zerraticz]

Cemetery Gates is an absolute must. It's easily my favorite Pantera song. Great reaction!

[@davrogrz4542]

Best live performance from Pantera!

[@JoseKoufalis]

"Those drums need a cigarette after that performance" 🤣🤣 Best comment I've ever heard about this video ♥🤘

[@donstewart2145]

Listening to Pantera for the first time is equivalent to driving a Mack truck through your eardrums and Aileen fantastic reaction keep the train rollin 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@FutureBoy85]

Damn I miss Pantera 💔 Eventhough I was fortunate enough to see them live on their last ever tour. I wish they were still around making badass music 😪

[@SomeDude-h7k]

I love the smirk dime gives after the first solo, right before the slow down, like he's saying, "Yeah, you guys liked that, didn't you?"

[@davidleach4689]

My favorite metal band regular people is a great song ,five minutes alone is amazing,drag the waters, I'm broken ,this love ,art of shredding you can't go wrong with any Pantera song .

[@ericwilson5453]

I saw Pantera in Nashville in 94. It was absolutely epic.

[@dollyruiz4172]

That energy continues when they get off of the stage as well. Dime was a fun loving guy and he spread that energy everywhere he went. Ive hung out with them a couple of times, some after their shows and others at bars, strip clubs and restaurants. Great reaction! My favorite song by them.❤️

[@porkflaps4717]

If this song doesn't make you want to slam dance tarantula style you've got no pulse!

[@thedragon1322]

One of the things I always loved about Pantera was that no matter when or where you saw them, the show was 100% full on, in your face smashing your face and crushing your ear drums.