IS IT PANTERA?…The 2023 Reunion Tour

[@natemartin69]

I love how honest this dude is, but it is a tribute tour, with members of Pantera but he's right without Dime and Vinnie you're missing half of the magic that was Pantera, I still want to get tickets to one of these shows when they're announced

[@willdekan1670]

No dime or Vinnie? Your missing all the magic

[@nemesis8626]

@@willdekan1670 so Zakk (dimes best friend) and Charlie Benante (also another good friend of the band and one of Vinnies influences) aren't good musicians in there own right? If you think that your opinion meens absolutely nothing

[@willdekan1670]

Wtf are you talking about? I never said shit about them, not my taste but regardless never said shit about their talents. I consider Pantera the greatest band to ever take stage. But anyone who is a true fan knows the climax of every song, what everyone is waiting for, is for dimebags solo. That's just the truth. I should know, I've seen many shows, I even have Pantera inked in my skin. Take my opinion anyway you want to but I'm speaking the truth and care less what you or anybody else thinks. Your opinion means absolutely nothing to me

[@SniffHeinkel]

​@@nemesis8626 It's spelled 'means' not 'meens'. Put down your phone and go read a dictionary.

[@Deadsea_1993]

It is a tribute tour that pays respect to Vinnie and Dime in the process. Like both are sadly gone, what do you guys want ? I think that ZW can do a lot of really good covers on the guitar in honor of Dime. Both knew Vinnie and Dime more than we ever will. Both were robbed from playing Pantera music when Dime died. Vinnie wanted nothing more from Phil and then he passed away too. Honestly, Phil really deserves to get up on stage and play some Pantera on the mic again. He was robbed of that cause he was on drugs and in a bad place at the time.

[@josephfpacis6849]

Vinnie and Dimebag are the soul of the band.Irreplaceable legendary icons.

[@bumface1810]

Nope. All four members are the soul of the band.

[@willdekan1670]

Phil said it best when he said dime was the soul of Pantera. Also must point out, he said he was the greatest metal guitarist of all time. His words not mine.

[@sean1728]

@@willdekan1670 great guitarist, no question. Best of all-time? Debatable.

[@hulkhuggett]

@@sean1728 only debatable to a wannabe.

[@hulkhuggett]

I agree 💯

[@TaZ-MaN307]

I get your opinion and must admit that I felt the same way of it being disrespectful BUT hearing the line up and KNOWING that both ABBOTTS brothers families agreed to this warms me up to it more because its a kinda reunion tour BUT at the same time I think they are doing it to pay respects to the brothers because the rift between them was never sorted and this is Phils way of putting it to bed.... think of it as a way that we all can come together and say goodbye to Vinnie and Darrell and say thank you for PanterA

[@christophernunez1866]

What Abbott family agrees with this Tour? I want to read it. Their moms dead. What family is left?

[@jeremyt2212]

@@christophernunez1866 Exactly. I understand that Dime's widow girlfriend gave it her blessing and said that she thinks that Dime would be cool with it, too, but that's debatable. And I know damn well that Vinnie never would have been cool with this. That's all that I need to know. I refuse to have anything to do with this disrespectful shitshow. But hey, enjoy the cash grab, Phil.

[@austinfailz]

@@jeremyt2212 She needs money because she's a deadbeat who has been sponging off of Dime's legacy since 2004. Dime would no't be cool with this, considering Phil's comments just before his death. Vinnie never would have agreed with this shit.

[@travish2876]

@@austinfailz what exactly gives you the authority to say whether or not Vinnie would forgive or keep a grudge.

[@austinfailz]

@@travish2876 I don't know, how about the fact he didn't do this shit while he was still alive?

[@thomas_the_dank6340]

They should keep the legacy alive, I'm 100% down with this

[@leostratonly]

It’s not about replacing Dime and Vinnie, it’s about honoring them and keeping their music alive

[@kittywampusdrums4963]

Exactly. Im glad Charlie was picked for drums too.

[@iangoodisDMX]

😑

[@MT-bs2mi]

Okay as long as we can acknowledge that it reeks of a desperate cash grab.

[@iangoodisDMX]

@@MT-bs2mi it is stinkin up the whole country

[@leostratonly]

@@MT-bs2mi YOU WANT IT ALL FOR FREE?????? These musicians are professionals, don’t forget that!

[@bigyodatheman]

This is probably the last chance to hear these songs live with any original members at all, so enjoy it for what it is. And this lineup as a Pantera tribute band is probably better than 95% of bands touring today, so, there's that also.

[@Leon-po7ui]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@veenoir1991]

Lol always a "bands now days" or "music these days" boomer take. Meanwhile musicians are pushing boundaries and some of the most talented bands of all time are around. Quit living in the past dude lol

[@RicksMusicChannel518]

It's fuckin awesome and I hope to see them, but it's not Pantera.

[@bigyodatheman]

@@RicksMusicChannel518 Even if they tour under the name, it's still a tribute. Everyone knows the deal.

[@bigyodatheman]

@@veenoir1991 lololol I'm not even a boomer, so cute lolol. Yeah, SOME young musicians today are pushing boundaries today, never said they weren't, but they don't have the same on stage energy and presence. There is a difference. And it ain't living in the past if they're on stage killing it NOW.

[@dannystewart1412]

It's not Pantera without Dime and Vinnie. Just like Van Halen without Eddie. It's a tribute.

[@anthonydecarolis2912]

Or like Beatles without Lennon and Harrison

[@Dusty338]

So by your logic, is ACDC a tribute band since Augus Young is the only remaining founding member?

[@chrissullivan3654]

No shit brainiac

[@MikeSmith-ty7dd]

@@Dusty338 I get your point. I think the current thing would be more like an AC/DC without Angus. Angus was and is the face of that band, the backbone. Pretty much like Vin and Dime. They were the backbone and 2 founding members. I’d pay to see a Pantera Tribute, I wouldn’t give my $ to any band calling themselves Pantera without Dime and Vinny though.

[@TheJudas71]

It's still Pantera. Kiss is just half the original band. Some bands only have 1 original member. Some bands no one... In my opinion, the singer is the most important member.

[@Hella916]

I don’t care WTF the tour is called “ Reunion, Tribute “ it’s still going to kick major ass!!!

[@_Only_Zuul]

expectations.. keep them low..

[@iangoodisDMX]

😔

[@j-schnab6338]

Agreed.

[@j-schnab6338]

@@_Only_Zuul Phil still rocks and Rex does as well. Then there's Zakk. No one can think these shows will flop with the energy we bring to it.

[@lightninglord1]

Please apprehend all agents attached to this case.

[@blacksunglasses4745]

Dude relax. Nobody is trying to replace the Abbot brothers. Half of Pantera is better than no Pantera. I saw Phil and the Illegals on the last Slayer tour and they played an all Pantera set. It was bad ass.

[@klldzr5749]

That's how I look at it too. The last time I saw Pantera was around 97 or 98 so I'm all for this. Calling it either a tribute or reunion makes little difference to me, just glad it'll happen. Phil's band on that Slayer tour was pretty good even though obviously the Abbotts are irreplaceable. What gets me is that they're talking stadium tour, which I doubt they can sell one out. But I said the same thing when that motley crue deal was announced and was proven wrong there. Whatever, I can't wait to hear who the replacements will be and who else will be on this tour.

[@estivenp333]

The matter is pretending it as a Pantera reunion, when it is not. That could be a tribute, but not a reunion.

[@RAWMUSICTV]

I'm very relaxed. Just expressing my opinion.

[@marcjuarez90]

It was badass for sure i just kept saying I wish Phil had a better drummer and guitarist on that tour doing those songs.

[@countmackular4108]

It will be a good show Phil and Rex will make sure the energy is there. It would've been nice is Zakk Wylde would play lead, as he is closest to Dimebag in talent. But the show is likely to pay "tribute" the bands legacy not to replace it.

[@Redforsberg]

I personally feel like it would be great to continue the pantera legacy. Its about the music

[@UnderScoredd]

Whatever it is, Pantera or not; HELL YESS SO stoked!!!!! Much love to Phil, Rex an co. And MAD love to the Abbots RIP. LONG LIVE THE MUSIC OF PANTERA!!🙌🙌

[@karlstrauss2330]

We’ll never have a full reunion but this is the closest we’re ever gonna get.

[@derekbrunette222]

if zakk wylde is playing guitar, it'll be almost as good, I see him having great chemistry with Rex and Phil onstage

[@truthskr7127]

Absolutely. I'm getting tickets as soon as dates are announced. I don't see why everyone's panties are in a bunch, they're not writing new material, the two core musicians are paying respect to their brothers. I think people need to chill the fuck out.

[@Sideler74]

@@derekbrunette222 Zakk does not do the signature DIME whammy bar squeals etc. It's not his style, at all... It's not even gong to sound close to "PanterA". Vince & Darrell are the band. They are both gone & it's over. 14 years of great riffs, great shows & good times... but the band PanterA is over. The guy who made this video is spot on.

[@karlstrauss2330]

TRUTH SKR for real some ppl have unrealistic expectations. I mean did people actually expect Dimebag and Vinnie to just come back to life or something lol

[@Beebalabeeba]

@@derekbrunette222 no it won’t but it will be awesome no doubt Dimebag is the goat Zakk Isn’t close but I’m still going to close my eyes and head bang

[@RAWMUSICTV]

**EDITORIAL CORRECTION: 18 JULY 2022 14.56: I have changed the title of this video from "This is NOT Pantera...The Reunion Tour 2023" to "IS IT PANTERA?…The 2023 Reunion Tour". After watching an interview with Zakk Wylde over the weekend, he has stated it is very much a tribute to Pantera and the Abbott brothers where initially it was being pinned as a "Reunion". I still stand by my statements in the video.** A quick note to the people losing their minds over my opinion. Here's the main point which is stated in the video: "If this is going to be a Pantera Tribute Tour with guest musicians then cool! Who wouldn’t want to see someone like Zakk Wylde shredding Pantera riffs with Phil and Rex in honour of their fallen brothers. But if it’s going to be marketed as a Pantera reunion tour then in my opinion it’s just disrespectful to Vinnie and Darrell." It's also the same reason I wouldn't go to see Motörhead without Lemmy, it isn't Motörhead. And remember, this is just an opinion, you don't have to agree with it. If you don't, no problem. Just be civilized.

[@mikepsly73]

Then stay home ya loser. It's Phil and Rex's music as well. And let's be honest. Politics in metal is dumb. Ohh let's name it a "tribute tour" or name it this or that... Millennial you tubers that have a platform have never been to Pantera concert. According to people that say these things there would be no tours possible. The last band to make it hard rock/metal was 5fdp in 2008ish... We should all celebrate the music that our Rockstar's are providing us. Stop saying dumb shit

[@fazer1941]

So should a DAMAGE PLAN reunion be the opening act??.... Come on, get real.

[@badcabbage66]

Being civilized isn't very metal imo 😕 lol

[@badcabbage66]

@@fazer1941 stay home and puout then. We won't miss u lol

[@RAWMUSICTV]

@@badcabbage66 🤣🤣 Valid point

[@mikem4162]

I've been wanting this since they broke up, and since Dime died. Never got to see pantera. I don't understand why anyone would be against this. Sure vinnie probably would not approve but despite that it's a tribute show to the brothers and us the fans. It beats the hell out of seeing some shitty cover band.

[@jonrhythm3686]

Im only against it if they call it Pantera. That would be sacrilege.

[@OriginalKingRichTv]

@@jonrhythm3686 it’s still pantera. Just like when Kurt died. Nirvana replaced him at the tribute shows. They can replace dime and vinnie

[@kingjames3197]

Just as a response from someone who would appose this, there is alot in the back story. The Abbots nearly begged Phil for years to come back and tour after Trendkill. His agent would "not respond". There was no peep heard from him other than interviews. One of which where Phil said Dime needs a "Severe beating." One can wonder if this was the motivation of the Dime's murderer...since he did blame Dime for Pantera breaking up. Phil was not invited to the funeral. Makes you wonder? I don't thing the Abbots would approve. I think its a dishonor to them.

[@joshhurley3691]

For one anyone who has seen them live I have 6 times no that it is not the same at all 2 the nirvana TRIBUTE was a tribute to a lost friend that the other members lost a close friend and where still good friends with 3 Phil left Pantera without saying a word and not only blew them off but talked lot of shit on lots of interviews 4 the abbot started the band from day one 5 dime and Vinny hated Phil so much that when dime died he specifically told not to come and was not welcome at funeral and even then dimes family hated him for what he did then trying to say how much dime ment to him and loved him and missed his brother but all way up till he died Phil wouldn't talk to him 6 it is completely disrespectful to call it a Pantera reunion when the main sound of the band is gone dont get me wrong Pantera was one of the few bands that if u liked u knew evey member and everyone made the band what it was but u can't say Pantera without thinking of dime with a confederate flag guitar and a pink gouty to do it knowing the other 2 would be not just mad but insanely pist about and that Phil never was on there good side or apologized this is a straight up money grab any real hard-core fan will think this is messed up and from seeing them live they can find someone to play the songs but it will not even b close to what dime n Vinny brought to those shows Phil talked during but dime made u smile and love his goofy energetic fast mumble talk it will not be Pantera and is just sad

[@jamzales]

@@joshhurley3691 It's not being labeled as a tribute. It's being labeled as a reunion. It's not a reunion without it's founding members.

[@michaelvstheworld3680]

Dude, look at it for what it is, a tribute. The families of Vinnie and Darrell have giving their blessing. Darrell would approve of Zakk and Charlie is more than capable on the drums.

[@Flagg795]

As long as they call it something else that plainly states “a tribute.” Part of Pantera’s magic was the chemistry of ALL FOUR members. If it was just Dime & Vinnie, it wouldn’t be Pantera either. Pantera is a sacred name & deserves to be left alone. But a TRIBUTE show with Phil/Rex, that I could do.

[@aegisreflector1239]

Agreed

[@arborist460]

I think that’s the right thing to do…crazy to hear though..been a fan from the beginning

[@mot0rdeth]

I think it's important to remember that not every pantera fan is 50 years old. Some of them, like me, were born too late and didn't even know about the band until years after dimebag died. The more I liked the band, the more it hurt to know I'd never hear their music live. But now there's a chance, and even if it's not the same without the brothers, it's damn better than nothing at all.

[@RAWMUSICTV]

And that's a fair point. I started to listen to Queen in the 90s and never got to see them live with Freddie. I've never wanted to see them live with the other singer as it's just not Queen to me. The same as I wouldn't want to see Pantera without Vinnie or Darrell. If you go though I hope you have a killer time!

[@mot0rdeth]

@@RAWMUSICTV Thanks! Maybe I was a bit too optimistic anyway, I'm from Argentina so I'm not sure if they'll tour around here.

[@BlackestSheepBobBarker333]

Refer to Vinnie's interviews, raising this same question. He made no bones about it

[@laurentdupont-gagnon7889]

They are the remaining members still alive, its pantera. Im gonna enjoy the show in 2023

[@philipmartin6811]

I'm with you brother!

[@themechaniacal1558]

I would go see it. To those who stand around bitching and moaning about the circumstances....get the f over it. I love Dime and Vinnie but I think the party should continue and we celebrate them through their music as much live as possible. Reality is what it is and there's nothing we can do about it. RIP to the coolest bros in the industry. Toke, swig, jam.........and smile that black-toothed grin.

[@TheDabudz420]

Amen brother

[@fclefjefff4041]

I haven't seen anyone "bitching and moaning," just rolling their eyes, which is the appropriate reaction

[@themechaniacal1558]

@@fclefjefff4041 Hey, there you are.

[@Pleurotus]

With Zakk on guitar and Charlie on drums?? Yes, please!! I missed my one and only chance to see Pantera in September 2001, when they bailed out of the Tattoo The Planet Tour without notice. My bum still hurts everyday from that. This half Pantera, half equally awesome reunion-tribute thingy will be my vaseline for the years to come...

[@renegadesmith7]

Sorry but no.... Zakk is nothing like Dimebag was on stage. I saw THE REAL Pantera three times.

[@Pleurotus]

@@renegadesmith7 I have to be honest, I have been watching videos of their recent performances and I think you're right. I'm a bit discouraged...

[@scottgrayson1464]

If anyone thinks this will be anything different than a massive tribute to Dime and Vin, you’re mistaken. This is what metal needs, it what we all need. Magazine dudes speculating as to how it might be a money grab or whatever. Silly. Phil and Rex were in a band with these guys and took over the world. They love those dudes. They experienced life with them and did things we can only dream to experience. If you don’t like it, stay at home. But you won’t. You’ll be there, and you know when they talk about Dime and Vin, you’ll hold your beer in the air, feel the love and be glad you were a part of it. I hope people fuckin show up in droves with a whole new group of kids who get to see where their generation’s influence came from. LFG!!!!!!

[@TheNothing6]

I think it's cool to honor the Abbott brothers and play those Pantera songs again. If anyone doesn't like it they can sit at home on their ass while others go to watch Phil and Rex crush some Pantera songs!

[@uptempo5318]

Agreed. I was born in 1997. I never got to see Pantera. But you can guarantee that when they come through Dallas I will 100% be in attendance.

[@RAWMUSICTV]

Totally agree. If it's legitimately to honour the Abbott brothers then awesome, I'll buy tickets. If it's just a cash grab then it's disrespectful to them.

[@splatterzone5027]

YEAH, go and watch Phil drunk giving the Nazi salute hahaha

[@TheNothing6]

@@uptempo5318 Right on! Have fun, my friend! I saw Pantera on the Far Beyond Driven and The Great Southern Trendkill tours! Crazy shows indeed! 🤘🏼

[@TheNothing6]

@@uptempo5318 Right on! Have fun, my friend! I saw Pantera on the Far Beyond Driven and The Great Southern Trendkill tours! Crazy shows indeed! 🤘🏼

[@doomsdayStudios.8185]

It does not matter who fills in on the drums or the ax. It's about keeping thier music alive and honoring thier memories. If you don't like it, don't buy a fucking ticket. Don't ruin this for people that just want to pay respects to our fallen. This is a good thing.

[@estivenp333]

That's the matter man. Phil and Rex do not want to give a tribute for the fallen ones. They pretend that to be a "reunion" with only a 40% of Pantera. Dime and Vinnie were almost 60%, not to say Dime was by hymself a 40%. They both (Phil and Rex) want it to be a Pantera tour, as they and their guest musicians are the real members and composers, when it is not that way. Glad to listen to Phil and Rex playing Pantera's song would be nice, but it is a tribute, no a reunion. I don't personally believe Anselmo is going to remember the fallen in those gigs.

[@joshansharma4244]

I hope they get a whiff of all this and change it to a tribute act. It seems like they were waiting for Vinnie to disappear to do this act because he would have stopped them. We already have seen Rex and Phil live in Down shows and albums. There's no novelty here.

[@codemand.p.7839]

We’ll said brother!!!!

[@stiiimes]

Filling in? Lol

[@briandonahue3663]

Bogas!!

[@RonaldMcDonaldface]

Great video man!

[@J.Tower11]

You’re spot on, mate. It’s not Pantera without Dime and Vinny. Cheers.

[@boofert.washington2499]

As an Arlington native, and someone that hung out with the brothers a handful of times, I will enthusiastically attend. It'll be fun. Plus, the Dallas show will be a massive party, more so than any other date. I saw Phil and Rex play a few tunes with Zakk and BLS in Dallas at a BLS/Down show about 8 years ago. It was the tits. Charlie on drums will be killer. Everyone on that stage is completely competent playing that material. Why not go enjoy the tribute? I think people would be less pissed if they added "tribute" to the title of the tour. Just imagine that word is on the bill. Problem solved.

[@thesentinel5523]

I understand fans who never got to see them live going to this but ultimately some things just aren't the same. This is like going to a Van Halen reunion show without any of the Van Halens in the band.

[@hulkhuggett]

You took my words.

[@eparock]

depends on who you replaced them with... steve vai and any number of better drummers than alex comes to mind...and don't act like steve could not play eddie not for note if he wanted to...

[@taffyistrashy]

Dime and Vince loved the fans, and the fans being able to hear these songs live again under the name Pantera is such a great thing in my opinion. This is a tribute, it won't truly be Pantera without Dime and Vince, but it's still probably gonna kick ass. Rita Haney herself has shown support for a tribute tour in the past, I think if anyone could give the go ahead for such a big Pantera related event nowadays, it would be her.

[@angrybadger616]

The two guys who walked away now want a cash grab off the Pantera name. Totally shameful. You may be fine with it,but I most certainly am not.

[@robfrost4688]

I screamed when I heard this news and yet just taken back.i saw them 4 times and just the raw power of everyone moshing,singing,and chanting PANTERA,PANTERA,PANTERA.hairs on my arms stand up.It definitely will not be the same without dime and vin,but tribute,reunion,or what have you to see this shit live one last time.im ready Bring them to inkcarceration 2023

[@declanhowley4679]

great news . cant change the past look to the future . bass player and singer played a big part in their sound too...anything is better than the music thats out now..give them a chance..it should be good ..hope the come to europe.

[@joelhighsmith1049]

I heard that dimebag's wife was excited for this and will be at every show. She's cool with it, so everybody should be cool with it. Its just a tribute

[@MRPERFECT_79]

SHES COOL WITH IT BECAUSE IT WILL MAKE HER MONEY NUMB NUTTZZ

[@joelhighsmith1049]

@@MRPERFECT_79 ok, and?

[@RafitoOoO]

@@MRPERFECT_79 hey guys, it's now forbidden to earn money from your songs. Jason Lee just put it into law.

[@essebug1066]

Really!?! What a buzz kill!! All true Pantera fans know what's going on. I have seen them once and have been a fan for most of my life. I'm excited to experience their music again in my lifetime. Yeah, Vinnie and Dime won't be there but their beats and riffs will be,They will be there in spirit. Dude chill out..LOL!!

[@jrgennodtveidt1194]

You'e a true fan of pantera only assholes says shit of is not pantera

[@teetoys76]

Agreed

[@JaydenWoodland]

no one can play like dime or Vinny definitely not dime. ya same lyrics not the same sound you would have to have the exact same setup as dime and Vinny same guitar amp petals amp settings

[@KetchupPanda458]

But Zak Wild is one of the few who can do Dime justice

[@michaelvincent3874]

If you're an anti-Phil person, this is your guy. He's completely under-estimating Phil's ability to carry Pantera and the crowd isn't going to give a shit who's playing guitar or drums when Phil's singing Cowboys from Hell! Anyone who disagrees can just "Go on home, boy".

[@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime]

You’ve clearly never seen the illegals. It sounds like a dollar store rip off and nothing like Pantera. Neither will this even with Phil’s washed up racist ass on the mic

[@cfpzona]

You mean 'walk on home boy' but yeah, agreed.

[@Beebalabeeba]

Dude this guy isn’t a fan Talks about gNr before the reunion I saw both acts and gNr with Ashba and bumblefoot was better than the reunion

[@Mike-ix5sv]

@Sever More gotta disagree there, if what your saying is true, everyone would love the first 4 albums. Nobody liked pantera until phil started singing. Pantera was pantera because of all 4 members but would have never been anything without phil. And I'm no phil fan boy, the first down album is the only work of his outside of pantera that I ever liked.

[@Beebalabeeba]

@@Mike-ix5sv I’m a fan of all the albums but I’m born and raised in DFW always sucked they just completely ditched that catalog even though Power metal is a top 3 album of theirs in my opinion

[@codymorton7703]

So if only 2 out of 4 family members get together for a reunion it isn’t a reunion? Yes Dime and Vinnie created the name, built the legacy, was pantera through and through. But let’s not get carried away with words. No one’s heard Phil or Rex say it’s a “Pantera reunion” it’s just labeled that because that’s what media does. Secondly, Phil and Rex were just as vital to the success and raw power of Pantera. I personally don’t care what it’s called. It’s Phil and Rex and the other 2 unknown members. I’m beyond happy and grateful they’ve both decided to tackle this, there’s millions of fans who never saw Pantera and this is the closest they will ever get to experience the great fucking machine known as Pantera.

[@SonoftheWars]

The fact there isn't a big 5 shows how unappreciated Pantera is. Groove metal is thrash metal with flying fists and swinging hips.

[@iwrutledge1]

Be that as it may, hearing Phil and Rex performing Pantera opus live is priceless...

[@E_U_O]

Pantera may be no more, but this is more Pantera than I thought we'd ever get. Depends on who they choose for the guitar and drum bits. I hope they have a different people fill in. A summer long party in memory of who I consider the greatest metal band. I ain't gonna hate Phil and Rex deciding to do this.

[@DarrenWaters75]

Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante. It's gonna crush

[@jamesstaggs4160]

That was my knee jerk reaction as well. After seeing the video for Cemetery Gates when I was 11 I picked up Cowboys as soon as I had the opportunity. With the two bands that got me into the metal genre toning down their sound, Metallica and Megadeth, when I got Vulgar Display of Power I knew this was the band that knew what we wanted, and they got heavier with each album. So I've been a fan for a very very long time. The Abbot brothers were so integral to their sound I didn't want anyone trying to bring Pantera back to life. It's very hard to replace such icons as Dime and Vinnie. Alice in Chains did a great job, but they're the exception. When I heard who would man the guitar and who would man the drum kit I kinda changed my mind. Those are steallar choices. I asked myself what Diime and Vinnie would think about it, and I think they'd want fans to hear that music live again. I really do. You couldn't say that while either of them were alive but if there's anything resembling their souls anywhere and they somehow knew about this it would make them happy. Maybe I'm lying to myself but I was ready to condemn this move before they announced the new members.

[@riccardocossu9141]

I'm with you man. If it's a tribute, great gonna get a ticket. If it's marketed as a Pantera tour, no thanks. It's the same with queen now. It's not queen it's Brian and Roger.

[@nikola_ciric]

If there are Sepultura shows without Max and Igor for years, and without Andreas Kisser (latest few concerts), I see nothing wrong with this kind of Pantera

[@ronperreault8889]

So long as the singer in a band remains, the music is still there to be heard. I understand where he is coming from with it not really being a reunion tour, but at the same time it kind of will be. If Vinny and Darryl were there but someone other than Phil was singing, it would still feel wrong. At least if they fill in those 2 spots with class act musicians, with Phil singing, the songs will sound legit.

[@anti7928]

Saw Pantera a few times back in the day.. I will go see this tour because i love the music ....

[@mikegraphone2736]

As long as the opening act is Van Halen with just DLR and Michael Anthony then I'm all in.

[@odemu2074]

No Alex?

[@UltraViolent21]

I don’t know what to think about this. I’m a lifelong Texan and I never got to see Pantera, but I would like to see this if it’s done correctly.

[@limitedbom2206]

Don’t quote me on this but I’m pretty sure Phil had an interview where said pantera at its core was the brothers. I don’t know if he said he wouldn’t do a tour as “pantera” again but I think he definitely gave the impression of without them there is no pantera.

[@midnight347]

They're not trying to be "pantera" it's a tribute to pantera and the badass music. It's not like they're gonna start making studio albums or something they're just touring the old music with half of pantera as a tribute. I don't see the big deal I think it's great.

[@teetoys76]

Duh …. !!! It’s a tribute/ reunion . This video is clickbait .

[@nathanwood7660]

I agree that it should never be called a reunion without the legendary Abbott Brothers. But I'm gonna go if I get the opportunity.

[@beezysbeatz4924]

2:12 apples and oranges. Dave is the voice. Maybe they shouldn't call themselves Pantera. From what I hear they've had the gotten the blessing from the Abbott family or whoever controls that decision and that's all that really matters. I mean everybody wishes Vinny and Daryl could still be with us we probably would have had a reunion by now. But keepin' it 100% Dime was a fucking badass on guitar. Inspirational and innovative, but 1000's of guys no one's heard of can play Pantera songs, but not on stage without Phil's voice. Vinnie and Darrell had to stop being Pantera without Phil. That's whatever anyway dude if you want to be a Rock purist and pout, we don't want you there anyway. Raw

[@willdekan1670]

Who is Dave?

[@drazenprostran7968]

@@willdekan1670Dave Evans... First Acdc singer... No Dave no Acdc

[@willdekan1670]

@@drazenprostran7968 I thought we were talking Pantera. But I also didn't bother watching the entire video. Lol

[@drazenprostran7968]

@@willdekan1670 Just kidding no hard feelings 😉😉😉

[@lukasgestrine]

Never thought I'd see so many metal fans upset about something like this. All the tickets will say "Pantera" and everyone that goes will say "I got to see Pantera". So I'm going to go see Pantera.

[@willdekan1670]

You will not see Pantera but enjoy. Go see Skynyrd when your done.

[@joshansharma4244]

This is what Pantera is by order : 1. Dimebag Darrell 2. Phil Anselmo 3. Vinnie Paul 4. Rex brown 1. And. 3 are no more. That's a huge bargain. They cannot call it Pantera.

[@theoutkastt1575]

People like you are the reason metal and rock can’t come back. It’s a big tour I bet a lot of people will be introduced to metal music from it. And it’s not like there’s nobody filling the brothers roles it’s freaking amazing musicians.

[@RAWMUSICTV]

Metal and Rock hasn't gone anywhere what an utterly stupid comment to make.

[@theoutkastt1575]

@@RAWMUSICTV it surely isn’t where it wasn’t back then

[@stratrovarius]

It`s like a Metallica tour without Hetfield and Lars.

[@chipchiperson679]

No Herfield is the frontman singer like Phil.. go back to kindergarten

[@nikmidclayton5933]

...and Kirk shreds

[@stratrovarius]

@@chipchiperson679 James and Lars are the founders of Metallica just like Dimebag and Vinnie were for Pantera. Go play with your favorite squeaky toy now.

[@RootzRockBand]

We all know this is not the legit actual band we know as Pantera, but peeps are not trying to hear and see this band due to a name, it’s the awesome music that Pantera made that has pull. Will it be as awesome as when Dine and Vinnie we’re touring in the 90s? Nope, but it will give something back for all of the older fans and will bring awareness to the band to the young folk who may not have heard about Pantera or never got to see Pantera play live. Just yesterday I was talking to a guy in his mid 20s about how awesome Pantera was and he had not heard about them. Dime would want as many people to be inspired by his music as possible. He was a true soul man, a friend of all humanity. His incredible Passion for music and guitar playing was deep and started at a young age. This is a tribute to Pantera, if the guys who are carrying the torch want to call it Pantera, so what, as long as the music is respected and badass shows are played, that’s more important.

[@valleshredz]

Without the Abott Brothers its not gonna be pantera but only a Bad Joke!

[@rjvman]

Abbott brothers

[@valleshredz]

@@rjvman thanks man😂

[@nikmidclayton5933]

Wrong, hardly a bad joke. If you don't like it stay home.

[@valleshredz]

​@@nikmidclayton5933 Well for me its a bad joke but if you wanna see "Pantera" live you can go 😆

[@nikmidclayton5933]

@@valleshredz the show will be better without you there

[@blueharvest]

WELL SAID!

[@joeymccullough2716]

Won’t waste my money on a ticket! Shameful

[@nikmidclayton5933]

Wrong, stay home

[@joeymccullough2716]

@@nikmidclayton5933 not a problem

[@mab4870]

You know how many times band members get replaced or die. Now pantera does it and people are whigging out. WTF it’s still pantera. The show must go on

[@jimmyquick7115]

It's a tribute tour, which I'm definitely down for that !

[@volvo850r3]

If they market this as a Abbot Bro memorial tour. And get more bands . This would be legendary your.

[@mac227booms]

You got them right except for Black Sabbath. Ronnie James Dio was every bit the front man and vocalist that ozzy was.

[@msindependant5402]

Rita Haney gave her blessing to Phil and Rex who all own Pantera. This is Pantera as it gets, I am pumped!

[@Nissardpertugiu]

People in media say always they didn't have attention or success before 1990. but its bullshit. Between 1983 and 1986, Pantera opened for Nazareth, Quiet Riot and more. They jammed with Metallica in 1985 and they played with Anthrax in 1986.. Warlock too in Clubs.. Pantera was packing 2000 plus people places in mid 80's and played in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, they even did few gigs with Phil in L.A in 1987-1988. They were signed in 1986-1988 to the major Gold mountain records, from the Atlantic guys, but Atlantic guys ironically didn't want to release it because Power Metal was too heavy for them. But it beneficied still of the distribution In the underground. Dime was in 1986 already on some guitar magazine, i remember a numero with a cover where he was with James Hetfield . I have europeans as german or french and Japenese magazines where Metal Magic , Project in the jungle to Power metal were reviewed, as well than interview.. Pantera was seen as hope and had quite a good rank since 1983 all through the 80's to early 90's , reviews and interviews in british magazines.. Metal Forces ( they did the cover in 1986) , Kerrang. .. Dave Ellefson did hanging out with the band in 1988, that led to Mustaine calling Dime to audition to megadeth. Anthrax also did called Dime at that time. Metal church proposed to Phil to join replace David wayne ... Pantera was hanging out with Slayer in 1988-1989... For a so called unknown band without success its not that bad . Never understood why people keep the myth by dismissing the pre cfh stuff. By the way the Cfh stuff was from the 80's too and they did a first clip video of the title track in 1989... They were friends with Marc Ferrari from Keel since 1984. So be it.

[@MyBrothersKeeper101]

May the engine brother dime... and the heartbeat of PANTERA brother Vinny forever rest in peace. LET IT BE KNOWN AND NEVER FORGOTTEN THAT THIS IS HOW AMERICANS STEAL IS DONE!!! PANTERA FOREVER

[@timcloutier3729]

I would hope that ALL fans, new and old, would realize THIS IS a tribute to the late great Abbott brother's. Their will never be another PANTERA band. The Abbott brother's had their very own unique style. Their instruments were very much a part of them. Which cannot be duplicated. Their stage presents was like a sledgehammer to concrete. I am happy to hear that GUEST musicians, along with Phil and Rex will be honoring both Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. The groove metal that the Abbott brother's gave us should be embraced and celebrated. 🤘🏻❤️🎸🥁❤️🤘🏻

[@mikebehrend3152]

While there are a lot of Pantera fans in there late 30’s and older who got a chance to see the band. For the 20 year old who has been a fan for 5 or 6 years there will never be a better opportunity to get to see a better group of guys playing this music. So if your a purist keep your ass at home and let some kid who just found Cowboys from Hell in his dads CD collection go see something they will never forget.

[@mattchurchill]

This sounds awesome. I'd love to see the 2 remaining lads together again. Nice one💪

[@shawnnoss2396]

Why do people gotta get so defensive about it.. Vince an Dime are gone. We still have half of Pantera with 2 very notable figures stepping in to fill in for the rest of the band. I myself am very excited to just get the chance to hear that awesome music live again.. We all know the story.. An Phil is the voice of Pantera.

[@youngn9na92]

Cash grab after 21 years? Please these guys just want one last run. I understand how Vinnie felt. I don't blame him. But it's time. The world needs Pantera again.

[@zedzedtop]

If I go see it, probably bring tears to my eyes knowing Vinnie and Dime could and should be standing on that stage. No disrespect to zak wild. Should be a killer show no doubt, but it will be on the back of every pantera fans mind seeing this show.

[@TheDabudz420]

Why the hate?!? It’s a fucking tribute!!! It’s shitty media like this that stirs the pot!! Would love 5 Minutes Alone with this guy!!

[@RAWMUSICTV]

There's no hate. It's an opinion. If you bothered to listen you'd hear me say in the video "If this is going to be a Pantera Tribute Tour with guest musicians then cool! Who wouldn’t want to see someone like Zack Wylde shredding Pantera riffs with Phil and Rex in honour of their fallen brothers. But if it’s going to be marketed as a Pantera reunion tour then in my opinion it’s just disrespectful to Vinnie and Darrell. "

[@T.Maximus]

@@RAWMUSICTV I guess you didn't see the backlash coming for the title.. I get what you're saying but there's going to be people arguing in the comments regardless about this.. the Pantera fanbase is very divided

[@JamesSmith-eu3mq]

I wouldn't call this a reunion... This is just a tribute band . no one can replicate nor replace dime and vinnie !

[@elevan2760]

Agree 100%..however as I was too young to ever see pantera, I'll still go if they come to Australia!! My favourite band of all time

[@manbearpigmanbearpig9518]

Zakk Wylde will fuck up dimebags riffs with nothing but pinch harmonics

[@CarnivoreAF]

I’ve seen Pantera live 3 times and I’ll definitely be at this show too!

[@deronf7743]

Zack will be guitarist for sure. Probably Charlie Benante on drums.

[@JohnnyNada]

Confirmed now. I figured DAVE LOMBARDO but it's Charlie

[@phillipsams4189]

It just won't be the same...Kudos to all involved, but... RIP Vinnie and dime, you will always be loved and greatly missed.

[@Manu-Official]

The Abbott Estate allowed it to happen, and that includes Rita. This is beyond opinions, to celebrate the life of two brothers. Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante? They're going to kick ass and take no prisoners.

[@markb3451]

Imagine if AC/DC went on without Bon Scott or Metallica without Cliff Burton Van Halen without David Lee Roth Sabbath without Ozzy. Can you imagine the horror. For those of you who weren’t as lucky as I am and didn’t get to see Pantera with the Abbot brothers do yourself a favor and go see this. This is what Dime would’ve wanted. Everyone should hear the amazing music he made and this is how he can live on. Fuck the haters I can’t wait. RIP Dime and Vinnie.

[@dmarshall5148]

It really sucks that Vinnie and Darrel are gone but if Dime hadn’t died in 2004 this reunion probably would have happened before the end of the decade (2010s). When Dime died something in Vinnie died too and Dime would have most likely always been open to making peace once Phil was clean and sober. If there’s anyone capable of playing Dime’s leads Zakk is probably the guy, if that’s not Pantera enough for anyone than they’re entitled to their own options

[@theoyoung9530]

100% Agree 👍 You've got it my friend!!

[@murderface15g13]

Put Ola Englund on guitar and Chris Adler on drums and you will have one hell of a tribute tour.

[@chriskater]

Geez... people put a lot of thought into this. The Abbott brothers are dead. They will never come back and you will never see them again. We all liked them but they are long gone and no one can do anything about it. Having two original members willing to play these awesome tunes along with two other badasses is more than a treat. Come on. Yes, "it's not Pantera" because Vinnie and Dimebag are not on stage. Duh! We are not stupid. We all know that. Let the show begin! 😈🤘

[@justd9317]

AMEN!! EXACTLY WHAT MY SON AND I THINK. THANK YOU. MAKING THIS VIDEO VIRAL.

[@revenge4468]

Omg ! Who other than Zakk Wylde !!!!! This is my dream ! I think Zakk will give it all.

[@1Daddoz1]

It should be billed as a tribute, not a reunion.

[@8odycount]

It will be the only possibility to ever have the closest Pantera live experience ever. Will definitely go to a concert, if there's one around or in Germany. RIP Vinnie and Dime

[@rhymester25]

As much as us fans are having a challenge with this announcement . can you imagine how hard it is on the remaining members.its hard on any band losing a member and as fans we have a hard time seeing our favorite bands that lost member/members that are so important

[@jasonknippa4410]

It's similar to when AIC toured for the first time with the new singer, I'll take what I can get. I'm going. If Zack Wylde is on guitar all the better.

[@brewerstephen]

There’s an impressive amount of self entitlement required to tell the surviving members of a band and the families of the fallen members what they can and cannot call something they literally own. And who tf cares what it’s marketed as?

[@Forensic_X]

Its not a reunion, its a tribute celebration tour.

[@dakotawinston7677]

This commentary is pretty well crafted, and I’m all for this happening semantics aside. I’ll be there…to hear the music and honor the Abbott brothers, and the band.

[@keithschreffler8041]

Agreed...im 50yrs old and LOVE Pantera since CFH. This should be called a "Tribute" not a reunion as that WILL NEVER FN HAPPEN....RIP DIME and Vinnie your music will live FOREVER. \m/\m/

[@deerhunter5305]

Phil Anselmo is Pantera. Nobody would know who Pantera was without Phil's Iconic voice. With that said, it can never truly be Pantera without Vinny and Dime.

[@peaner083]

I heard about this earlier today,or yesterday,not sure tbh. I've been away working,away from my guitar (yes a Dimebag guitar) absolutely hanging to,try,and rip out some Pantera riffs as iam doing right now and just knew a credible channel was gonna cover this,so thanks. I completely agree. I will say,if at least one of the legendary founding brothers of this band that we all love was still with us and willing to do it as Pantera then that would be awesome but without their blessing,I guess, it doesn't seem right. With the way it is as I never got a chance to see Pantera live I'd just be happy to see Phil and the Illegals or even better Phil and Rex do a tribute thing. I live in Australia so probably won't even get to see that,if it happened. Imma still get my pull and crank that shit everyday regardless 🤘🇦🇺🤘

[@tieukhavu8832]

Hello to RAWMUSIC TV! According to the Abbott family estate, It’s not a reunion. It’s more of a celebration (not in terms of Anniversary or something) tour tribute to Darrell and Vinnie

[@darrenbooker8144]

We know now, you should do an update.... zakk on guitar and Charlie on drums, it's a legacy tour, and having 50% of original members is a bonus for folk that haven't seen them.... im lucky enough to have seen the originals

[@TheJbhmetal]

You are 100% right!

[@WarPigs413]

Phil Anselmo is the attitude and image of Pantera. He gave this band balls

[@countmackular4108]

To look at the Glass half full, Pantera went out on top. Their cream of the crop albums are the 1st three studio albums "Vulgar Display Of Power" being the best of those 3. So they left a legacy of good music that's very much (alive) when you press play.

[@wildbill1185]

I saw pantera in 2001.. honestly it will be weird to go see this. At least other people who haven't seen pantera will have a chance...

[@wightclaudia]

You can either pay $500-1000 to see “Pantera” or wait until Phil goes on tour and comes to your local club and then you can pay $20-30 for almost the same experience which is his iconic vocals and a really tight and well greased band. Exactly what I did when he came to a 300 cap venue in my city. Just close your eyes and it all works out.