{"title":"Pantera","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Pantera\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePantera formed in Arlington, Texas in 1981 around brothers Vinnie Paul Abbott and Dimebag Darrell Abbott (Darrell Lance Abbott). Their early catalog (1983-1988) consisted of glam metal material with original vocalist Terry Glaze. After Glaze's 1986 departure and Phil Anselmo joining as vocalist, the band abandoned their earlier glam metal aesthetic and pivoted toward the heavier groove metal approach that would establish their international commercial breakthrough. The 1990 Atco Records debut Cowboys from Hell (the band's fifth studio album but their first major-label release) launched the foundational template for groove metal as a recognized genre. Their 1994 album Far Beyond Driven debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 - the heaviest album to ever debut at #1. The band dissolved in 2003 amid Anselmo \/ Abbott brothers tensions. Dimebag Darrell was murdered on stage on December 8, 2004 at age 38 at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio while performing with his subsequent band Damageplan - Vinnie Paul was performing alongside him and survived. Vinnie Paul died of dilated cardiomyopathy on June 22, 2018 at age 54. A reunion tour with surviving members Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown alongside tribute musicians Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante began in 2022. Their foundational influence on groove metal and broader heavy metal is widely cited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePantera's sound is foundational to groove metal as a recognized genre - combining groove metal, thrash metal, heavy metal, alternative metal, southern metal, and (in early catalog) glam metal with Anselmo's distinctive vocal delivery (range from melodic clean approach to extreme growl), Dimebag Darrell's foundational virtuosic guitar work, Vinnie Paul's signature drumming approach, and arrangements drawing on classic thrash metal alongside Southern American musical influences. Their foundational influence on groove metal is widely documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCowboys from Hell (1990, Atco)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVulgar Display of Power (1992, Atco)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFar Beyond Driven (1994, EastWest) - Billboard #1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Great Southern Trendkill (1996, EastWest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinventing the Steel (2000, EastWest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtco Records and EastWest pressings of the Pantera catalog are widely collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Pantera typically start with Vulgar Display of Power (1992) or Cowboys from Hell (1990). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pantera-vulgar-display-of-power-cd","title":"Vulgar Display of Power CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eVulgar Display of Power is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Pantera. 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As one of metal's most ferocious acts, with one of its most insanely devoted audiences, it's clear as an empty whiskey bottle that Pantera's impact and influence on heavy music is still being felt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540888039607,"sku":"210000057998","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3956672-2693216.jpg?v=1781154608"},{"product_id":"pantera-vulgar-display-of-power-180g-vinyl","title":"Vulgar Display of Power LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the raw energy of Pantera's \"Vulgar Display of Power\" on this high-quality 180g vinyl LP. Originally released in 1992, this album features iconic tracks like \"Mouth for War\" and \"Walk,\" showcasing the band's fierce sound and unmistakable attitude. Perfect for metal enthusiasts looking to add a classic to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772743594167,"sku":"210000055417","price":50.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1222672-3493634.jpg?v=1782827670"},{"product_id":"pantera-cowboys-from-hell-cd","title":"Cowboys from Hell CD","description":"\u003cp\u003ePantera's \"Cowboys from Hell\" is a defining heavy metal album released on July 17, 1990. With tracks like \"Cemetery Gates\" and \"Primal Concrete Sledge,\" this CD presents a harsh sound that cemented the band's place in the genre. 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