VINNIE PAUL's Estate Issues Statement Regarding Upcoming PANTERA Tour - "There Is No Better Way To Celebrate And Honor Vinnie And Dime's Legacy"
December 1, 2022, 2 years ago
As vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown gear up to bring Pantera back on the road with guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante, late drummer Vinnie Paul's estate has issued a statement in full support of the tour.
"There can never be a Pantera reunion without Vinnie and Dime. However, there is no better way to celebrate and honor Vinnie and Dime's legacy, than to bring the music of Pantera directly to the fans. We are honored that Charlie and Zakk, their very close friends and musical brothers, will share the stage with Philip and Rex, to unleash the power of Pantera live around the world."
The first show is set for December 2nd in Texicoco, Mexico at Hell & Heaven Metal Fest. The full tour schedule is available below.
Pantera recently shared a new video teaser for their upcoming tour dates. Check it out below.
Pantera recently announced that nine shows have been added to the band's 2023 European tour. Confirmed shows are listed below.
December
2 - Texicoco, Mexico - Hell & Heaven Metal Fest
6 - Monterrey, Mexico - Monterrey Metal Fest
9 - Bogotá, Colombia - Knotfest Colombia
11 - Santiago, Chile - Knotfest Chile
12 - Santiago, Chile - Movistar Arena
15 - São Paulo, Brazil - Vibra São Paulo (with Judas Priest)
18 - São Paulo, Brazil - Knotfest Brazil
May
26 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Armeets Arena
27 - Bucharest, Romania - Metalhead Meeting Open Air Festival
30 - Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra
31 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
June
2-4 - Nürburgring, Germany - Rock Am Ring
2-4 - Nürnberg, Germany - Rock Im Park
5 - Lodz, Poland - Atlas Arena
10 - Sölvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock Festival
12 - Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena
13 - Berlin, Germany - Verti Music Hall
15 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Copenhell
21 - Hamburg, Germany - Edel Optics
22-24 - Oslo, Norway - Tons Of Rock
Photos of the recently reformed Pantera rehearsing for their upcoming live dates can be seen below. The band lineup is now comprised of vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, along with new additions / old friends Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne) on guitar, and Charlie Benante (Anthrax) on drums, replacing the late, great Abbott brothers, Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul.
Benante shared the photos below, stating: "2 weeks in NOLA with these boys, it’s been a lot of work but how could it not? So much heart and soul is going into it. This is all about the love for Vinnie and Dime, the fans and the music that these 4 created. I’m really enjoying playing these songs - they sound great! It’s very emotional and it’s just starting to hit me… see you soon, I need a drink." 🥃
