Pantera, an American heavy metal juggernaut, originated in Arlington, Texas, in 1981, formed by the Abbott brothers: guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul. Initially a glam metal band, Pantera underwent a transformation in both image and musical style with the arrival of vocalist Phil Anselmo in 1986, which turned them into a major force in the groove metal scene. The group's lineup solidified with the inclusion of bassist Rex Brown, leading to the release of their seminal album "Cowboys from Hell" in 1990. This album marked a pivotal shift for the band, laying the groundwork for their aggressive and groove-laden sound that would define their career.

The 1990s saw Pantera ascend to the heights of metal royalty with albums such as "Vulgar Display of Power" and "Far Beyond Driven," the latter of which astonishingly debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 1994—a clear testament to the band's growing popularity and the sheer power of their music. Their uncompromising intensity both in the studio and on stage, epitomized by songs like "Walk," "Cemetery Gates," and "Fucking Hostile," earned them a rabid fanbase. Pantera's influence extended well beyond their time together, even after they disbanded in 2003, following the release of albums like "The Great Southern Trendkill" and "Reinventing the Steel." Despite the tragic death of Dimebag Darrell in 2004, the group's legacy endures, bolstered by posthumous releases and anniversary editions that continue to celebrate their indelible mark on heavy metal history.

Genres

Alternative Metal

Groove Metal

Hard Rock

Metal

Nu Metal

Old School Thrash

Rock

Texas Metal

Related Artists

Slayer

Sepultura

Anthrax

Megadeth

Testament

Black Label Society

Lamb of God

Machine Head

Exodus

Motörhead

White Zombie

Death

Latest Release

Reinventing the Steel (20th Anniversary Edition)

Pantera

Album - 39 Tracks - Released October 30, 2020