During a recent interview with Hot Metal, Pantera’s current drummer Charlie Benante was asked about the possibility of a live album from the group. He says he “would love to release a live album of this lineup.”
Benante said the following when asked about the possibility of new music from the band:
“There was some talk — but nothing, really. I would love to release a live album of this lineup so we can document what we did and just have it. I think that would be a great thing.”
He also futher addressed controversy surrounding the band’s decision to tour under the Pantera name following the deaths of the Abbott brothers:
“I feel I was put in this Pantera situation for a reason and that’s why I embraced it so much and that’s why I love it so much, because it’s something bigger than the band. And I wish people nowadays would be more caring and loving towards us all, you know? Not just musicians, but to each other. Stop being so rotten about things, because I’ll tell you this much: [in] 10 years’ time, a lot of this stuff is gone. So if you don’t enjoy it now, that’s it: it’s done.
I think in the beginning of the whole thing there were naysayers and all I would say is ‘just come [to one of the shows].’ If you like it, great. If you don’t like it, okay. You never have to come again. But the thing is, the people who were coming were bringing their kids who never saw Pantera before. This isn’t the same. Dime and Vinnie are not there, but we are just playing these songs that need to be played again, and it’s giving people smiles on their faces again and it’s a great thing.”
He also discussed their future plans:
“I don’t really know. I know we have a few shows this summer and then maybe some shows next year, but that’s as far as it goes.”
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