Philip Anselmo: Last News

Pantera performed their first US show in 22 years last weekend — check out footage from the gig below.The metal band performed last Saturday (May 6) at Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally in Panama City, Florida, their first in the States since July 2001.Pantera announced their return back in summer 2022 when singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown signed a deal with Artist Group International for a series of US tour dates.It was later announced that Zakk Wylde, a longtime collaborator of Ozzy Osbourne‘s and frontman of Black Label Society, would be filling the role of late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell, who was killed onstage in 2004.Anthrax’s Charlie Benante, meanwhile, now plays drums in the band, filling the role left by the late Vinnie Paul who died from medical complications in 2018.Wylde said in an interview that he’s “beyond honoured” to be a part of the band’s reunion, calling the tour “a celebration of Dime’s greatness”.At their Panama City US comeback show the band performed tracks including ‘I’m Broken’, ‘Cowboys From Hell’, ‘Walk’ and ‘Suicide Note Pt. II’, the latter marking the first live performance of the song since 2001.“We had a blast in Panama City Beach, FL this past weekend,” the band posted on social media. “Thanks for making our first US show in 22 years amazing!”Check out fan-shot footage from the show and the full setlist below.Pantera played:1. ‘Mouth for War’2. ‘A New Level’3. ‘Strength Beyond Strength’4. ‘Becoming’5. ‘I’m Broken’6. ‘5 Minutes Alone’7. ‘This Love’8. ‘Yesterday Don’t Mean Shit’9. ‘Fucking Hostile’10. ‘Suicide Note Pt. II’11. ‘Planet Caravan’ (Black Sabbath cover)12. ‘Walk’13. ‘Domination’ / ‘Hollow’14. ‘Cowboys From Hell’Back in December, Pantera headlined the Hell & Heaven

Anthrax’s Charlie Benante has told critics of the upcoming Pantera reunion not to come to the gigs, following backlash from some fans over the plans.The surviving members of the metal band announced their return in July, with planned shows in 2023 set to mark their first tour in 20 years.However, some fans felt the reunion was disrespectful to late members Dimebag Darrell, who was shot dead in 2004, and Vinnie Paul, who died from severe coronary artery disease and an enlarged heart in 2018.During an Anthrax meet-and-greet, the musician and his bandmates shared more about the Pantera reunion. When asked how it would affect Anthrax’s plans, guitarist Scott Ian replied: “The Pantera thing is not gonna change anything we’re doing.”Benante, meanwhile, said the reforming band would only play “select” shows, hinting at a handful of festivals and one-off gigs.

Pantera, has said he’s “beyond honoured to be a part of” the forthcoming tour with the band’s surviving members.Singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown signed a deal with Artist Group International for a series of US tour dates next year, last week, the band’s first in 20 years.Pantera, formed in 1981 and disbanded in 2003. In 2004 guitarist Dimebag Darrell was shot dead at the Alrosa Villa in Ohio and in 2018, Darrell’s brother, Vinnie Paul, died aged 54 from severe coronary artery disease and an enlarged heart.In an interview in 2019, Anselmo teased the possibility of a Pantera tribute tour with Wylde.Now, it has been confirmed that the guitarist, who has also worked with Ozzy Osbourne and is the frontman of the Black Label Society, is on board for the tour along with Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante.Speaking in a new interview with Jose Mangin and Matt Pinfield for promoter Danny Wimmer Presents’ YouTube channel, Wylde said: “I think it’s a beautiful thing.

Denzel Curry has revealed that he is a huge fan of Pantera.Speaking in a new interview in this week’s NME Big Read, the rapper admitted that the metal veterans were one of his childhood favourite bands.“I loved Pantera. Pantera was my shit!” he said.

Pantera have announced plans to reunite for a tour in 2023.Singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown have signed a deal with Artist Group International for a series of US tour dates next year, reports Billboard.“We are thrilled to be working with such an iconic band and bringing their music back to the fans,” agent Peter Pappalardo said in a statement.No dates have yet been announced for the band’s first tour in 20 years and it is unclear who will perform with the surviving members.Pantera, formed in 1981 and disbanded in 2003. In 2004 guitarist Dimebag Darrell was shot dead at the Alrosa Villa in Ohio.In 2018, Darrell’s brother, Vinnie Paul, died aged 54 from severe coronary artery disease and an enlarged heart.In an interview in 2019, Anselmo teased the possibility of a Pantera tribute tour with Brown and guitarist Zakk Wylde, a longtime friend of the band.“Well, Zakk is a busy man … We spoke about it maybe one time,” Anselmo told Chile news outlet Humo Negro.