The Estate of Pantera Drummer Vincent “Vinnie Paul” Abbott issues a Statement – “Don’t Call it A Reunion” Ahead of New Shows This Week


 

 

In a post to social media today, one day before the return of Pantera as a touring band, the estate of the late Vinnie Paul has issued a statement in support of the reformed band’s upcoming shows but it says don’t refer to this tour as a “reunion.” Pantera’s social media accounts have started sharing content ahead of the shows starting this weekend in Mexico, the first under the band’s banner in 21 years and the first without co-founding brothers Vinnie and Dimebag Darrell Abbott. Earlier they shared a full teaser trailer for the band’s first shows in 20 years, kicking off this weekend! This comes days after Rex Brown shared his enthusiasm for the tour in a post, and following drummer Charlie Benante of Anthrax sharing the very first photos of the band in reheasals. The band is gearing up for their very first shows next week, including festivals in Mexico, slots at Slipknot’s Knotfest Chile, Knotfest Brasil, and Knotfest Columbia! They also have already announced several European festivals for next summer, including 10 more dates in Europe. As of this time there are no shows announced for North America.UPDATE:Watch the band perform in Mexico!Continue reading


Pantera Shares a New Trailer Ahead of This Week’s First Shows in Over Twenty Years


 

 

Pantera’s social media accounts have shared a full teaser trailer for the band’s first shows in 20 years, kicking off this weekend! This comes days after Rex Brown shared his enthusiasm for the tour in a post, and following drummer Charlie Benante of Anthrax sharing the very first photos of the band in reheasals. The band is gearing up for their very first shows next week, including festivals in Mexico, slots at Slipknot’s Knotfest Chile, Knotfest Brasil, and Knotfest Columbia! They also have already announced several European festivals for next summer, including 10 more dates in Europe. As of this time there are no shows announced for North America. Continue reading


Rex Brown Makes His First Public Comments About The Upcoming Pantera Shows


 

 

Rex Brown has made his first public comments about the upcoming Pantera shows! This comes one week after Charlie Benante of Anthrax has shared the very first photos of the band in reheasals, taking place in Philip H. Anselmo’s house New Orleans. The band is gearing up for their very first shows next week, including festivals in Mexico, slots at Slipknot’s Knotfest Chile, Knotfest Brasil, and Knotfest Columbia! They also have already announced several European festivals for next summer, including 10 more next week. Watch it go! Continue reading


The Pantera Reunion Adds Nine More Dates and Festivals for 2023


 

 

The Pantera Reunion has announced nine new dates for their tours and festivals for 2023. The band is led by Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown with Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante stepping in for the late, great Dimebag Darrell Abbott and Vinnie Paul Abbott. The band is focused on paying tribute to the brothers and the legacy of the band. They are gearing up for their very first shows next month, including festivals in Mexico, slots at Slipknot’s Knotfest Chile, Knotfest Brasil, and Knotfest Columbia! They have now announced additional dates and festivals for their 2023 tour dates. Pre-sales for these new dates are taking place this Friday, November 25th, 2022.Continue reading


Charlie Benante (Anthrax) Shares First Photos from The Pantera Reunion Rehearsals


 

 

Charlie Benante of Anthrax has shared the very first photos from the Pantera Reunion reheasals, taking place in New Orleans. The band is gearing up for their very first shows next month, including festivals in Mexico, slots at Slipknot’s Knotfest Chile, Knotfest Brasil, and Knotfest Columbia! They also have already announced several European festivals for next summer. Watch it go! Continue reading