I'll drink a Gatorade along with you drinking beer or vodka if that's okay with you.

Dude, why are all you metal news commentators so anal retentive. You seriously need to relax, have an enema, do a cleanse, something. You have issues. ...get help

What's even more funny (at least to me) is that a guy, with over 200K subscribers said in the comments pretty much the same thing that the other fanboys keep saying, which is "Gatekeeping is bad, im going to the concert either way" all while at the same time he is Milking a company called Gamestop for views, not to mention, he also made a video 2 months ago literally titled "Johnny Depp WILL NOT win this Trial" which you know. Is funny considering he won said trial.

lmao what, who is this mystery person

@@themetalmeltdownofficial i think his name was something like Camelot with caps, but you'll know it once you see a checkmark next to his name, which is only given to channels with over 100K subs

That was litterally ny instinct on this whole thing. Once vinnie was out of the picture resting in peace with his brother dime. Phil and zakk wylde wasted no time finally getting this reunion going. Dick move phil. Dick move

Facts.

Lmao yeah Queen still being around feels... weird. At least Adam Lambert is a better replacement than Paul Rodgers was.

@@themetalmeltdownofficial Adam Lambert is a great singer in my opinion, but without Freddie it feels weird. And I agree, Adam Lambert is better than Paul.

This is going to fail miserably

This is more like Sammy and Michael, or Michael and Dave doing a tour without the Van Halen bros.

Don't forget Slayer did it also

😂😂😂 😆

Has nothing to do with opinions it has to do with one of the last recorded interviews with Vinnie Paul on that metal show he said there should never be a Pantera reunion cuz dimebags dead so it'll never be Pantera this is just a cash grab and it said. They're literally doing what Vinnie Paul asked and said to never be done so he's spinning in his grave dying and Vinnie Paul are probably spinning in their graves right now

Dimebag and Vinnie hated Phil until their last minute of life period

Finally bro your the first fucking guy that gets it 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 NOT A FUCKIN REUNION

It's a crash grab/reunion and then a tribute to some and Vinnie let's keep it real sorry Pantera 40 year old fanboys

@@vampirascoffin870 yea im not for it but pantera has never Been dethroned as hard as gojira and new death metal bands try.

I agree somewhat. But, it's not up to Dime or Vinnie to say who Pantera is, its beyond them. It belongs to the fans they created with their music. When Damage Plan was formed, it was nowhere close to Pantera, so obviously the magic wasn't just with the brothers. They didn't sound like Pantera, but Pantera wouldn't sound like Pantera without them. The magic was with the 4 collectively. Phil is as much as the sound of Pantera as any of them. And it was when they got him that Pantera took off after years of going nowhere. So, obviously he was key to their success. I think the main problem people are having is how it's being labeled. They have no problem with Phil and Rex playing Pantera songs. But, it's clearly not a reunion. That seems more like the media spinning it to create a buzz, to create controversy for clicks, to created engagement, which it's clearly doing.

Pantera without Anselmo is just damage plan. Damage plan had nothing special with both Abbott brothers. Phil made pantera a powerhouse, not the hair metal band they initially intended to be.

@@CM-ng9kv while Phil Anselmo was a big part of Pantera, you have to remember. Pantera wouldn’t exist without Darrel or Vinnie. They’re the ones that founded Pantera in 1981 and back then Phil wasn’t even the singer. Terry Glaze was. Also Damageplan kicked ass and idc what anyone says

You think you are very purist, I saw the news and I was happy because I saw it as a tribute, not as a meeting and it is obvious that dime and vinnie are unmatched and this tribute will be for them

@@THMS-bb4zx I never said I was pure. Nobody is pure. I just bother to do my research

I've had really mixed feelings about it but ultimately came to the same conclusion you did. Bring it on.

like Vinny said... your selfish.

That would be better than trying to replace him with someone else.

1. Phil is not an original member 2. Pantera was Dime and Vinnie. They started the band and named the band before Rex even joined.

@@AndDeathForAll82 I’m talking about the version of Pantera that anyone cares about. Dime and Vinnie are everything, I have several mutual friends that knew them well. I’m still buying a ticket the second it goes on sale because it’s Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown and Zakk Wylde playing Pantera songs.

No one is calling it a Pantera reunion except the press. The band has made no announcements so far.

@@rightchordleadership It probably is just the press. Most metal publications are bullshit anyways.

Never got to see them before and there’s no chance in hell I’m going to miss this opportunity!

Bonnie and dime wanted nothing more to have Phil come back to pantera and make music. Phil turned his back on pantera in there prime. He started a new band. He didn’t even go to dimes funeral. Dime was shot by a fan who thought he broke up the band. Dime was killed because of Phil. Now it’s a money grab and disgraceful!

One would think Zakk should already know what Dime and Vinnie thought about this idea. I've always been a fan of Zakk regardless if it was BLS, Pride and Glory, Book of Shadows etc. but this really makes me wonder wtf he's thinking.

They're doing this now when vinnie can't do anything to stop it, that's "the level of respect" here.

@@micuentabasura agreed

@@micuentabasura according to Zakk and Rita, there were discussions of this taking place when Vinnie was still alive. I think his personal grudge with Phil was the only roadblock. Edit: punctuation

@@micuentabasura They are half of the Band. It's exclusively Rex and Phil's band now. They can do what they want. Vinny and Dime were in the wrong as far as I'm concerned.

@@mr.brenman2132 Vinny and dime were in the wrong ? Explain your hypothesis, did Darrell and vinnie run away from pantera ? Did Darrell and Vinnie stay out of contact with Phil ? Did Darrell say Phil needs to be beaten severely ?

Fantera

They don't have to do this. At the end of the day this is treat for most fans. Dimebag and Vinnie or not we are still getting the opportunity to see a group of awesome musicians playing music we absolutly love. No one is making you go the shows, but I guarantee many of the people trashing this are still going to be there. If you don't like it then simply don't attend any of the shows. Simple. This in no way affects your life. I'll have more respect for you if you keep that same energy and not attend any of the shows at all. Some of you are thinking too deeply into this. Who gives a shit if the tour isn't labeled the way you want it to be. If it makes you feel better then call it a tribute tour in your own head. You're telling me you will all of a sudden change your mind and attend if it was called a "tribute tour" instead? Lmfao regardless people will still attend these shows in the masses to just simply see an awesome set of musicians playing some kick ass songs. It's as simple as that. Sounds like a fun night to me regardless. Get over yourselves.

@@jasonalvarez6995 Don't get me wrong bro if I have the opportunity to see this I'm going too. I'm just saying if they made these certain changes people might not be soo uptight about it you know. I want to hear Flood Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 just like everyone else 😁🤘🏾.

It hasn't been promoted as anything yet, basically it's just media calling it a reunion with no official statements from the parties involved

we all know he wont lmao

No. You fans destroying the bands legacy because you are caught up in melrose place drama like a bunch of crying teenage girls, is horse shit.

Completely agree!

@@SteveKaynan Think more

@@integrity101 😂

Pantera isn't Pantera without Phil. Listen to those early Pre-Phil records sometime.......

those early albums are actually pretty damn good.. there is some bogus shit in there too but you are missing out on some killer guitar work. ALSO know that mr. poser anselmo was in several glam bands himself. He needed those guys, like they needed him. It was a mutual understanding. Phil also wouldn't be anywhere without them so stop licking his ass@@RWalters81

@@RWalters81 I own them fucktard. He was also in a bunch of glam bands too. Stop acting like he was the main reason they changed their style. THEY were all evolving.. Hell even check out a few songs off their I am the night album..they were starting to add thrashy elements before Phil was even in the picture. So get your mouth off his balls.

Vinnie never wanted to be Phil, he made that VERY fucking clear. Fucking Phil bootlickers

Honestly I don't, but I'll check it out! Always in the mood for some gnarly punk tunes.

We don’t know that…yet. Keep in mind that only the press has referred to this as a Pantera reunion so far. The actual band has said nothing.

I saw pantera in there prime as well. I actually am pretty stoked to go. I want to hear and see that music live at least once more in my life. I think they should call it a tribute show rather than a reunion . 🤘

. They don't have to do this. At the end of the day this is treat for most fans wether you think it's for money or not. Dimebag and Vinnie or not we are still getting the opportunity to see a group of awesome musicians playing music we absolutly love. No one is making you go the shows, but I guarantee many of the people trashing this are still going to be there. If you dont like it then simply just dont attend. This in no way actually means anything to you nor does it affect your life. I'll have more respect for you if you keep that same energy and not attend any of the shows at all. Some of you are thinking too deeply into this. Who gives a shit if the tour isn't labeled the way you want it to be. If it makes you feel better then call it a tribute tour in your own head. You're telling me you will all of a sudden change your mind and attend if it was called a "tribute tour" instead? Lmfao regardless people will still attend these shows in the masses to just simply see an awesome set of musicians playing some kick ass songs. It's as simple as that. Sounds like a fun night to me regardless. Get over yourselves.

It's a cash grab for sure. Rita sues Dean and now this? I'm guessing the Pantera legacy wasn't providing the comfy lifestye that Rita got accustomed to. Vinnie was adamantly against any kind of "reunion". Saying that you're doing this to honor him is straight bullshit.

​@@superglou913gomez3and Vinnie was also holding onto grudges for far to long, dude acted like it was phils fault dime died, Vinnie wouldn't even attempt to contact Phil despite Phil's attempts. I love and respect Vinnie but he was way to salty when it came to Phil

By profiting off your dead band mates and haven’t been in the band for 20 years

Hell nahh, Anthrax slaps

@@themetalmeltdownofficial I'm really just teasing that you pronounced Benantes last name wrong ^_^. Loved the video and I agree it's a terrible idea.

You’re not seeing tribute, the Abbott brothers are gone and Vinnie didn’t want to anything with Phil after Dimebag died for a reason. If it was a real tribute, this would not have happened in the first place as Phil turned his back on Pantera before they broke up

Even with Phil and Rex it's just not the same without at least one of the brothers involved.

How much of Pantera is Terry Glaze entitled to?

@@petesaguy1707 They should invite him too and play Pantera's early glam metal songs. I'm joking...but this is how Pantera did start. So it's important too.

@@petesaguy1707 ...if he's still alive ofc.

@@ObviouslyKieran What a crock of shit. Even non metal bands GNR and Limp Bizkit continued with just the vocalist.

I'm pretty sure that Paul and Phil hated each other.

Vinny went to the grave despising Phil.

Yep, the media is calling it a reunion but the fans know better.

All of what you said would be true if they werent calling the band Pantera. Thats why the media, and everyone else, is calling it a reunion.

Absolutely, I could be wrong but I heard that Dimebag wanted to go back to Pantera in late 2004 but the unfortunate ending happened before anything was confirmed

@@owl509 you're right, it was confirmed by Bobby tongs in an interview and Rita.

Actually, this guy is a tool. Both Dime and Vinnie said that if Phil got himself together they would reunite. Phil kept making promises to deliver and then Phil would ghost them, not return calls, etc. Their issue with Phil was mostly professional and not so much personal. This guy literally said Phil and Rex did not "define" Pantera. What an idiot. Damage Plan would've taken off if that were true. If there was never a Phil Anselmo, there never would've been a Pantera. At the end of the day, no matter how talented the guitar player and the drummer are, without the right singer ...you go nowhere. I agree with you. Had Dime and Vinnie ever became convinced Phil wanted to get back with them and keep it real ...they would've been all for it. Like I said before, Dimebag said a year or so before he was murdered.

​@@owl509 You're right? He did. I saw the interview. Phil sold them out. Phil was ghosting them on all their plans to get together. Dimebag said if Phil ever got serious about starting Pantera up again, he would do it. Vinnie said the same thing, only Vinnie was more adamant about Phil showing them something 1st before committing. Have you ever been in a band. I have, few people understand how frustrating it is for bandmembers to not always be showing for practice, business appointments, press, and all the rest. Even for parties. No shows for parties is a downer. For at least 2 years Phil kept making plans to reunite with Pantera and then would cancel, without even telling them. Phil wouldn't even return calls to let them know he was bailing. So yeah, business wise they were pissed at Phil. This guy is tool. he doesn't know WTF he's talking about. He doesn't even know what the estate is. The estate are the surviving family and business partners and not the deceased persons. He stated Dimebag's girlfriend patched things up with Phil in complete contradiction to his statements that the estate would not approve.. I saw the clip where she gave her blessings on the reunion. If Phil released a statement that the estate approved of it, then it's true. PROOF: The moniker "Pantera" is owned by the Estate. The Abbot brothers own it ...therefore the estate owns the moniker Pantera. Phil cannot do a tour as "Pantera" unless the estate gave him permission. Like I said before, this vlogger has no idea what he's talking about. A complete waste of internet 1's and 0's No one from Vinnie's estate has commented, yet this douche is talking in 1st person like he knows these people personally. I'm from Louisiana. I know many of the people in all those sludge metal bands around Pantera. I know the soundman that was working the show the night Dimebag got murdered. Both Phil and Zakk are alcoholics. They get themselves together and put something out that is top notch ...the 2023 tour will be a hit. One last thing. Why do you think they're announcing so early? My guess is they're working on new material and I'm predicting the tour will be supporting a new album. Fuko this douche ....he doesn't have a clue. ..

If Vinnie was still alive he wouldn't because of the bs Phil said about Dime on that interview.

I've no doubt Charlie and Zakk will give their all (hell they're liking the best part of this whole thing), but the whole still feels disingenuous and gross. I'll concede I'd rather see this than Motley Crue right now lmao, definitive trainwreck band.

@Nicholas Colvard if you're into watching wrecks , yeah. So in a way you're right lol

@Nicholas Colvard😭....sounds like some damn country lyrics. " Ive been cryin' away on the internet, ive been mopin and whining all night long. But it won't be me who will by a concert ticket to see a band who can't finish one damn song."

No fans are referring to it as a reunion, only the media. We know a reunion is not possible.

Phil an Rex said it was a tribute but all the media said Pantera tour loll

Dimebad and Vinnie are dead, those brothers are what made Pantera

@@mylerwilson4879 no shit, huh?

That doesn’t make much sense. Cliff Burton was killed and Metallica did pretty good. Bon Scott of AC/DC died and everyone thought they were done. Yet the put out their biggest album of all time with Back in Black. It’s all a matter of perspective. Would I rather see Dimebag and Vinnie alive and still in Pantera? Yeah, of course. But that’s not gonna happen. I was lucky enough to catch Pantera live in the 90’s. Even had backstage passes for the 94 show in Nashville. Still have my shirt signed by Dimebag, Phil and Rex. Good times. I understand what you’re saying. But if there’s an audience, the show will go on. I just hope they don’t trample on the legacy of Pantera. And with this lineup, there’s a decent chance they’ll kick ass. Only time will tell. All those dudes are getting pretty old (myself included) So if they get up on stage and loiter like old guys, it’ll be pretty lame. If they bring the heat, then I think it’ll work. Definitely a gamble.

@@Wargasm54 yeah but the way Phil and Rex left Pantera, it just leaves alot of people who are on the Abbott brothers side pretty disappointed. They made the name, and started the band. It just looks like a massive cash grab.

Important historically? Yes. Not everyone is that sentimental lol. In 2022 most little kids learn Pantera songs pretty early on because of how, easy they are. Solos included. So I doubt Zakk fucking Wylde would somehow betray Dimes easy af riffs.

@@reynutz yeah, let’s see you post a video of your rendition of Domination by Pantera . Maybe then your opinion will carry an ounce of credibility.

@@reynutz it's still a little kid cash grab tribute.

Implying metal was ever mature lmao

@@themetalmeltdownofficial lmfao so true.

CFH was one of their best albums hands down. It had more of the thrash riffs as opposed to slow groovy riffs far better than reinventing and trendkill. First 3 were the best.

Speak for yourself

Opinions are like assholes and everyone has them. I think this is a great thing. It's a great thing for the people who don't complain about everything and take it as it comes. There's a reason why we never seen or heard a bunch of whiny pussies back in the 90's but hey it's going on whether anyone likes it or not but hey at least you all have something new to bitch about.

Yea. Right. With Zakk 😂

Baad take Charlie kicks ass, the actual drummers I know and play with would vehemently disagree with your take . Heard Charlie kill the Rush stuff? This will be no prob for him .and I'm a Lombardo fan too and he's every bit as talented , Dave probably have no pro lem telling you that himself and the proofs I the material and harpies been killing it for decades.

@Nicholas Colvard We don’t know that yet. I mean, sure it’s a tribute in the technical sense but the question is how this tour will be promoted, i.e., as Pantera or something else. Most fans agree that calling it Pantera or even a Pantera reunion would be lame.

@@Bitt3n you don’t get it

But it’s not his band and Vinnie wanted to do nothing with Phil after his brother got killed. Why do you think he was banned from Dimebag’s funeral?

Not arguing that Vinnie and Dimebag were angels, simply stating that Anselmo's issues and controversies were gradually creating a rift between him and the rest of Pantera.

For some reason none of them have spoken about it publicly yet. Its possible they're under strict orders not to say anything until a certain point.

I stand by everything I said.

Yeah Rita needs.$$$ now that the deal.with Dean isn't gonna happen. She's just a dependapotomas that's trying to leach off of the memory of her dead bf.