Formed in 1981 in Texas, Pantera carved a lasting legacy in metal with their raw, uncompromising sound. After an early glam metal phase, the band shifted gears with vocalist Phil Anselmo, whose aggressive delivery redefined their identity. The release of Cowboys from Hell (1990) marked their breakthrough and helped shape the groove metal genre.
With landmark albums like Vulgar Display of Power (1992) and Far Beyond Driven (1994)—which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200—Pantera rose to iconic status. Driven by Dimebag Darrell’s crushing riffs and Vinnie Paul’s relentless drumming, they embodied the pure energy of 90s metal.
Although the band disbanded in 2003 and tragedy struck with Dimebag’s death in 2004, Pantera’s legacy remains untouchable. Their return to the stage in 2022 with Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante brought their music back to life for a new generation.
On MusikMachine, explore official Pantera gear: patches, badges, a pin, and a flag for die-hard fans and collectors.
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