Honestly, I think this George Benson guy would be a great addition to the new Pantera 2022 line-up. Give that man the Dime-bolt and I bet he'd look great with the blue and white lightning pattern. Get ya pull on George Benson!!!
It's official, a """Pantera reunion""" is happening.
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Wtf, how do you have a reunion tour when arguably the most important 50% of the band are dead?
‘We’re having a reunion tour!’
No you aren’t….
‘We’re having a reunion tour!’
No you aren’t….
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Put Pepper Keenan on vox.
Will this be a Dime Guitars co-headliner?
/hottake
Will this be a Dime Guitars co-headliner?
/hottake
mmr007
(anti)Social Influencer
Why do you keep calling him George Benson?
Nah I actually fully support having George Benson get up with his hollow bodys and comp over a new level
mmr007
(anti)Social Influencer
Here are some "George Benson" solos. Of course when Mr. Benson was with Suicidal Tendencies he only played Ibanez RGs and Universes which notoriously don't have tremolos so Mr. Benson would have to learn how to use a tremolo first were he to fill the theoretical shoes I put in front of him.
Metalman X
The Resplendent Sub-Human
Yeah, there was like a moment in time this could've been a cool, possibly one off tour, with Vinnie on drums when he was still around. Cuz Zakk was seemingly a close friend, so this would've at least had a chance of being a cool experience and not a greasy cash grab.
But, for reasons, that never happened. I get the feeling Vinnie would NOT have been cool with this for a number of reasons (Phil perhaps still being a big reason). But I don't know any of these dudes personally, so I can't speak to there sincerity. Suffice it say, it at least seems somewhat suspect that this is only being a thing now, years after both the brothers Abbott have left us. And if Vinny wouldn't have been down with this being a thing, I can't help but feel a bit skeevy at the prospect despite being a long time Pantera fan.
I'm glad I got to see them several times between '97 all the way up til they parted ways. They went hard live, in a way I've not seen too many other bands do since.
coreysMonster
Abrakadabro
I would rather see a Beatles reunion tour with Ringo and Pete Best.
manu80
Jackson for life !
What would people do to pay their taxes…
Can’t believe benante and zakk are part of this…
Well as long as people will go and pay for it, they’re right to do so but I wish people get smart and they sell no tickets at all….
Can’t believe benante and zakk are part of this…
Well as long as people will go and pay for it, they’re right to do so but I wish people get smart and they sell no tickets at all….
StevenC
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Death to All was a fluke
WarMachine
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No.
Just, no.
Just, no.
Lorcan Ward
7slinger
DTA always comes to mind when “reunion“ tours are mentioned. This is a complete cash grab while that was a celebration of Chuck’s music. I’d love to see more tours like DTA for musicians that have passed away.
They should have done a festival spot, high up the main stage but not headlining. Get lots of musicians playing that festival to come on for songs. That could have gauges people’s interest and warmed people up to the idea. Phil Anselmo band ft Rex playing Pantera was a very poor choice.
Spaced Out Ace
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Are they apart of this?
Honestly if anyone is entitled to play as Dime, that would be Zakk
Lorcan Ward
7slinger
I don’t see Zakk’s name confirmed, only a few snippets of interviews saying it wouldn’t be him but could also be him.
Pretty stoked for the Rita vs. Phil&Rex lawsuits. Gonna be like an episode of Springer with more white trash and confederate flags.
BornToLooze
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Ok, this got me wondering because I don't keep up with metal anymore.
Oh man. I'm a huge Pantera/Dime fan. Part of me says why not? I never got to see them and at least I could witness half of the band play these classic songs with possibly some great musicians filling the shoes like Zakk and Portnoy maybe? But the more I think about it the more it comes off as lame and not genuine. I mean Pantera IS/WAS Dime and Vin. They even started another band (Damageplan) and honestly could've called that Pantera and I think people would've been fine with it because those guys ARE the band. But even they didn't name it Pantera. A lot of it has to do with the verbiage too. Don't call it a reunion. Call it a tribute or a memorial or whatever. Don't act like the entire band is reuniting and patching things up or something. Dime was shot 5 times in the back of the head while performing on stage. Jesus Christ, just let it be and play a few Pantera songs as tribute during your other bands shows. Don't wave the Pantera flag like the shows back on.
Also, we are all just assuming at this point. Nothing from Phil, Rex, or Panteras social media. Maybe when/if more comes out it won't come off as a cash grab but it's hard to deny when Rex just released his new signature bass with Gibson and now this "reunion" news is leaking.
Also, we are all just assuming at this point. Nothing from Phil, Rex, or Panteras social media. Maybe when/if more comes out it won't come off as a cash grab but it's hard to deny when Rex just released his new signature bass with Gibson and now this "reunion" news is leaking.
Spaced Out Ace
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Getcha Pull!
I think it could really surpass Jerry Springer if/when it came out in court cases that Dime fanboys in the metal community (like say, oh I don't know, maybe Rob from Machine Head) was banging "Dime's Hag" or whatever she goes by. Lol
