UPDATE: Pantera have since denied the claims of a new live album, saying it was a “joke.” Original Story: It looks like Pantera’s current lineup, frontman Phil Anselmo, bassist Rex Brown, guitarist Zakk Wylde, and drummer Charlie Benante, recorded their August 15 show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN for an upcoming live album. The…
During a recent interview with Sweetwater, Rex Brown further discussed Pantera’s decision to return with a new lineup. According to him, the band’s late founders, Vinnie Paul Abbott and Dimebag Darrell Abbott, are “looking down” on the group and are “digging what they’re seeing.” Brown said the following: “The last show, man, I had a…
As previously reported, Jerry Abbott, the father of late Pantera legends Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, recently passed away at the age of 80. Now, in a new Facebook post, the band’s own Rex Brown and Phil Anselmo have paid tribute to the elder Abbott. They said the following: “Rest in Peace Jerry Abbott. Jerry…
During a recent interview with American Musical Supply, Rex Brown further discussed Pantera’s decision to return with a new lineup. According to him, the group are “doing it for the name and the brand Pantera.” Brown said the following: “This is a completely different thing, man. We have Charlie [Benante] and Zakk [Wylde] now, and…
When Pantera reformed with a lineup consisting of Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde, and Charlie Benante, it was often thought of as a tribute band. However, it appears Brown doesn’t agree with that sentiment. Brown told Rolling Stone Australia the following: “Two of our beloved brothers that just aren’t here anymore man, that’s life,…
During a recent interview with AndrewHaug.com, Rex Brown discussed the possibility of writing new music with Pantera’s current lineup. The bassist says he is “absolutely” open to the idea. Brown said the following about new music: “Oh, absolutely. Yeah, I could tell you more but I’m not going to.” He also commented on the band’s…
It looks Pantera’s current lineup, Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde, and Charlie Benante, are considering the possibility of releasing a new live album. Benante told The Vinyl Guide Podcast the following about that: “Yeah. We talked about that. We’ll see. We record a lot, and it’s probably just spending time with it and see…
Premier Guitar have shared footage of Pantera’s Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde, and Charlie Benante performing “Floods” during a soundcheck before their February 10 show in Memphis, TN. You can check that out below:
During a recent interview with Rick Beato, Pantera’s Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde, and Charlie Benante opened up about debuting the latest incarnation of the band at last year’s Hell & Heaven Metal Fest in Mexico. According to group, there was a sense of relief once the first song hit. Benante said the following: “Dude, I…
During Anthrax’s February 15 show in Albuquerque, NM, the band were joined onstage by Pantera’s Rex Brown for a performance of “Only” and a partial cover of Pantera’s “Domination.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scott Ian (@scottianthrax)
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