Pantera


Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, in the USA.[1] They formed in 1981, but they did not have success until the 1990 release of their fifth studio album Cowboys from Hell. From 1987 to 2003 the band consisted of members Phil Anselmo (vocals), "Dimebag Darrell" Abbott (guitar), Vinnie Paul (drums), and Rex Brown (bass). In 2003, the band broke up. On December 8, 2004, Dimebag Darrell was shot and killed by Nathan Gale during a Damageplan concert in Columbus, Ohio.[2]

Pantera
Pantera 1987-2003 lineup.jpg
Top left: Dimebag Darrell, top right: Phil Anselmo, bottom left: Vinnie Paul, bottom right: Rex Brown
Background information
OriginArlington, Texas, USA
GenresGroove metal
Thrash metal
Heavy metal
Glam metal (early)
Years active1981 - 2003, 2022-present
MembersPhil Anselmo
Rex Brown
Past members"Dimebag Darrell" Abbott
Vinnie Paul Abbott
Terry Glaze

Discography

Pantera Media

References

  1. "rockdetector.com - Resources and Information". www.rockdetector.com.
  2. "Obituary: "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2009-12-13. Retrieved 2010-01-06.