It's official, a """Pantera reunion""" is happening.

[fantom]

Sounds pretty good to me. Doesn't sound perfect, but I'd be happy if I got that product for my money.

I listened to some other clips and my bet is Cb. It's really low, and maaaybe it's even B. I'm not a Pantera scholar, most of their stuff was around D/D# originally no ?

As many have said, Pantera's last few albums were known for tuning somewhere "around" C#. They didn't tune everything to a tuner, so it was typically between C# and D.

 

[zw470]

Huge Zakk fan (hence the "zw") so it pains me to say this, but unlike Zakk jonsick up there nailed it. It doesn't like "Zakk playing Pantera" it sounds like Zakk playing something incorrectly.

 

[Matt08642]

I had said elsewhere that I had faith in Zakk due to being a pro musician for 40 years, and I still have faith he could learn the solos note for note (since literal children on YouTube do), but he definitely phoned in the solos with his own brand of shredding lol. Oh well, still cool that Phil sounds great!

 

[RevDrucifer]

In regards to Zakk not nailing everything 100%, does anyone think Dimebag himself is lookin’ down on this all bummed out? I certainly don’t think so.

Of course there are plenty of guys out there who already know those solos note for note, but they weren’t one of Dime’s best friends and I think looking at it any other way aside from “two remaining members of Pantera and best friends of Vinnie and Dime paying tribute to the band” is missing the point.

 

[RevDrucifer]

And as far as Phil goes, pretty easy to figure out why he sounds the way he does; he’s not screaming the sh*t out of everything. His voice is most likely in a perpetual state of grit anytime he gets above speaking volume, if he sticks to that he should be able to stay consistent.

No long ass high screams, no guttural lows, he’s just staying in that safe, fry/chest voice zone the whole time, which is pretty cool because it shows he’s taking it seriously and isn’t just up there drinking like a maniac and not giving a shit.

 

[p0ke]

I guess I agree with what Ola said in his reaction video about Zakk's playing - it's not perfect and sounds Zakkyfied, but the essence is there. Even when he plays his own take on the solos, the feeling is close enough that it just works out.

... Except the solo for Strength Beyond Strength, that just sounded horrible

Some of the riffs were a tad off too, but he'll probably improve throughout the tour.

 

[Fantomas]

Chances are good that if Phil went from sounding like trash to sounding surprisingly better, he isn't even vocalizing at all, but rather miming to a track.

I honestly don't believe that. If you look at his performance of a new level it becomes pretty clear. He is basically Vince Neiiling half of the song,

 

[protest]

In regards to Zakk not nailing everything 100%, does anyone think Dimebag himself is lookin’ down on this all bummed out? I certainly don’t think so.

Of course there are plenty of guys out there who already know those solos note for note, but they weren’t one of Dime’s best friends and I think looking at it any other way aside from “two remaining members of Pantera and best friends of Vinnie and Dime paying tribute to the band” is missing the point.

Agreed . You'd be pretty happy with one of your fans that you inspired filling in for you in their dream band... But you'd probably be happier if it was one of your best friends instead.

 

[soul_lip_mike]

Is Phil sober now?

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

People are actually getting teary eyed and goosebumps over this shit? Lmfao. Rock and metal fans do not deserve anything good from the genre until they get a fucking clue.

 

[jaxadam]

Rock and metal fans do not deserve anything good from the genre until they get a fucking clue.

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

I have a big problem with people and their obsession with nostalgia acts.

Before anyone says it: As a KISS fan, I wish they'd fuck off already. They are the biggest of offenders with the nostalgia act bullshit. Reunion tours, nostalgia, farewell tours, etc. can all go fuck themselves with a rusty meat hook.

 

[jaxadam]

I have a big problem with people and their obsession with nostalgia acts.

Before anyone says it: As a KISS fan, I wish they'd fuck off already. They are the biggest of offenders with the nostalgia act bullshit. Reunion tours, nostalgia, farewell tours, etc. can all go fuck themselves with a rusty meat hook.

But KISS sucks, so that's understandable!

 

[Albake21]

People are actually getting teary eyed and goosebumps over this shit? Lmfao. Rock and metal fans do not deserve anything good from the genre until they get a fucking clue.

If it's not for you, it's not for you man, we get it. But you've done nothing but spread hate in this thread over and over.

Instead of being a cunt, let others enjoy themselves. There's no need for gate keeping, especially in music.

 

[soul_lip_mike]

I have a big problem with people and their obsession with nostalgia acts.

Before anyone says it: As a KISS fan, I wish they'd fuck off already. They are the biggest of offenders with the nostalgia act bullshit. Reunion tours, nostalgia, farewell tours, etc. can all go fuck themselves with a rusty meat hook.

Why though? If it makes people happy to see them it shouldn't affect you.

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

If it's not for you, it's not for you man, we get it. But you've done nothing but spread hate in this thread over and over.

Instead of being a cunt, let others enjoy themselves. There's no need for gate keeping, especially in music.

How about no?

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

Why though? If it makes people happy to see them it shouldn't affect you.

Just a refresher: Metal and rock being considered genres only "dads" listen to (or grandpas, at this point) is a large portion of why kids couldn't give a shit about either genre. Kids and teens were why both thrived. When rock and metal thrived, bands like Greta Van Fleet would've been laughed out of the building and shit like a Led Zeppelin reunion would've crashed and burned (and did). Now it is an old folks home for bands who are like the spoiled milk you somehow forgot about in the back of the fridge.

 

[jaxadam]

Sounds like something a KISS fan would say.

 

[soul_lip_mike]

Just a refresher: Metal and rock being considered genres only "dads" listen to (or grandpas, at this point) is a large portion of why kids couldn't give a shit about either genre. Kids and teens were why both thrived. When rock and metal thrived, bands like Greta Van Fleet would've been laughed out of the building and shit like a Led Zeppelin reunion would've crashed and burned (and did). Now it is an old folks home for bands who are like the spoiled milk you somehow forgot about in the back of the fridge.

Still confused why people liking something you don't affects you. /shrug

 

[Dooky]

Umm, excuse me guys but, have you all forgotten that anything related to Phil/Pantera/Dimebag is not in accordance with the principals of political correctness these days? I think it's important to remember that they said some naughty things back in the day that got peoples nickers in a bunch. Whilst you all might be finding some enjoyment out of their music I really think you should all cease and desist saying positive things about their music and musical talents so as not to make the people with delicate sensibilities feel uncomfortable or offended.