by far the best performance live! I saw Pantera twice in my life and I wouldn't trade it for anything! That Moscow show is insane! Phil was 23, Dime was 25, Rex & Phil were 27. To be that good in front of that many people at such a young age is insane. The energy in the crowd is crazy. Phil & Dime had such chemistry on stage. The 4 of them were so tight in the early years. Rex is under rated by everyone. Man I can go on forever about Pantera lol..
He said "We're taking over this town" that was Phil's regular speaking voice. For a man who could sing some pretty High notes he spoke in a very deep voice.
25 years after my first reaction... and that shiver running through my spine is still there... and still hating the world. No bullets when you have music.
Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. The group was formed in 1981 by the Abbott brothers-drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell-along with lead vocalist Terry Glaze. Bassist Rex Brown joined the band the following year, replacing Tommy D. Bradford, who was the unofficial original. Having started as a glam metal band, Pantera released four albums independently during the 1980s. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera replaced Glaze with Phil Anselmo in late 1986 and released Power Metal in 1988. In 1989, the band secured a record deal with the major laber Atco. With its fifth album, 1990's Cowboys from Hell, Pantera popularized the groove metal genre. This video was filmed at The Basement in Dallas, TX .
Seen Pantera TWICE and each time I was left ears ringing, out of breath, hoarse, and still feeling the bass reverberating in my chest for hours... Loved every moment! 😁😁😁
I first heard Pantera in the summer of 89. My girlfriend at the time came over to my house and she had Cowboys From Hell blasting in her truck. I was like "who the hell is that?!" I love Phil's voice. His actual speaking voice is really close to the, "We're takin over this town" part.
Now this video shows what the cowboys tour in the clubs were like. The most awesome shows I’ve ever seen to this date, and I’m an old retired musician now. If you see Phil in his Mohawk, that was his best ! They were fresh, hungry, and the best party band ever ! Getting Phil, and changing their sound was the best thing to ever happen !
Because of this band right here. Because of that man, Dimebag, was the whole reason i fell in love with metal and started learning guitar back in 1994. Such a shame what happened to Dime, should have never happened. May he RIP with his brother Vinnie. I just had to buy myself that very same guitar he plays in this vid. The Dean from hell. Love it.
@@KyleS.1987 Maybe their is a reason the band stoppped playing that song off, what the band themselves would tell u is their worst album. Christ, at least do the Grammy Nominated version
@@integrity101 regardless if the band think it's their weakest album, fans pretty universally acclaim this album. Cowboys from hell earned classic album status long ago.
Pantera started off as a hair band in the early 80s. A glam rock band. Phil Anselmo started singing with them and sang on Power Metal, a transitory album. They made the big switch in 1990 when Cowboys From Hell was released with their more familiar aggressive sound.
Pantera started as a glam metal band in '81, then shortly therafter went full thrash until the band broke up in 2003...cowboys from hell was about 1990.
They actually started in the mid 80's as a glam band but changed things up when they got this singer. This is from their major label and "official" debut, which came out in 1990. But they have 4 independent albums before it.
@@cripsician I have all ten pantera albums. I dont need to look anything up about this band. I dont know why u even replied, i never said this was their first album.
The guitarist DimeBag Darrell was shot in the head numerous times while performing with his other band while his brother which is the drummer here was drumming also when he got killed
Saw pantera on their last tour in glasgow scotland. After the concert they invited everyone to the cat house nightclub to have a drink with them. You dont get other bands that were willing to chill with their fans. True legends. RIP vinnie and dime, drinking your black tooth grins in the after life!
Pantara was real homegrown band from Texas that had a personal connection to people. When people talk about Pantara they would say "you know Phil, or you know Vinnie were great guys". It was in a very personal manner like they knew the guys personally.
Greatest Groove Metal ever! Out in the 80s but Dominated the 90s. Phil was the first true extreme metal vocalist with the growls, screams, distortion and beautiful cleans.
Seen quite a few "reaction videos" and most do 1 song and come back later to the particular artists catalog but you get a better idea of the overall feel. Great work.
There'll never be another like Wayne Static. There are some albums from that period of metal that don't hold up so well, but Wisconsin Death Trip sure as hell does.
1981 is the origin year. A few years later in 86 Phil joined the band and they transformed..... the rest is left in history. I had the pleasure of seeing them many times live.....badass band.....just badass!!!! Dime's guitar abilities are at the top of the list for all of us guitar players to aspire to. He alone is my reason for picking up the axe!!!! Great vids man. keep them up!
This song made me fall in love with them...then there was Cemetery Gates...that got a huge push years later thanks to Tales From the Crypt "Demon Knight" with Jada Pinkett. Then Pantera blew up.
The 90s were amazing for music. So many genres, and so many amazing artists in each. I was lucky to see Pantera on ozzfest in 97. They were colossal!!!
We're taking over this town! Was happy that at 12 years old I saw the original line up during the Vulgar Display of Power tour when they were little known and they opened up for Skid Row!
I saw Pantera at a little place that used to be a skating rink in 1993. They were in their prime . It was in Glen burnie, Maryland. Sacred Reich opened the show. Pantera destroyed the place. Just phenomenal.
They're such a good live band, luckily I got to see them in 2000. Bought my own ticket and told no one, heaps of my friends were there... It was so good!
In respect to Cemetary Gates by Pantera. You felt that outro like me! I love tour reactions brother! You are a good dude. I really wish we could chill.
I’m fortunate to be of an age and to be in the scene. These guys were great and loved in their home, this song is an anthem of a time and place.if you were lucky enough to be in DFW when this came out you know what I mean. They played everywhere but here at home OH MY JESUS!! Roofs blown
R.I.P. Abbott brothers and my brother's in music. I've been a Guitar & Bass player since 1979 and have been in bands most of my life. Shared the stage with many of great bands & musicians. To take nothing away from Dime Bag Darrell & Vinnie Paul because they were 2 of the best there ever was.
we watched these guys when they were house band at the hard rocks cafe in lawton okla, back in the early 80's we knew then they were headed up , hard core jammin
they released it in 89 . i saw the tour three times in 90 in charlotte nc . met them all . i carried my guitarist into his house after getting home from the second show when dime got him drunk on whiskey . he didnt show up for work the next day . imagine that .
Glad you like the stuff bro I love all kinds of music I’m glad you can broaden your mind it means a lot to me I’ll kinds of good music after you just Gotta check it out and you’re doing just that
A group of musical geniuses from Dallas Texas. Formed in the 80's but broke big in the 90's. Hometown heros. And arguably the greatest metal band to walk the face of the planet. Nobody really comes close.
Dime`s guitar was legendary but I always felt that Rex`s playing never quite got the praise it deserved, that bass was always so crisp and at times like a chainsaw going through flesh!
Hellyeahhh ! 🤠's From 🔥 This was the song that got PanterA on the map right here brother ! Seen these guys tons of times. PanterA was in the mid 80's as a Hair Metal or Glam Metal band at that time. Until they got Phil Anselmo, the lead singer in 1988- Power Metal. This album- Cowboys From Hell Came out in 1990, they took off from there.
I had been living in Dallas for awhile already when this came out in '90. Prior to Cowboys Pantera was pretty big in the local club scene but they were kind of a glam band. Then this happened and they announced to the world that metal was alive and well! And every succeeding album they somehow managed to get harder and harder!!
Pantera formed in 1982 with a different singer. Their style back then was more Glam Metal/Speed Metal. Phil Anselmo didn't join until 1989 with the album Power Metal. you should do some of their 80's stuff. It's a bit different, but still great. This song was on the Cowboys From Hell album, which came out in 1990.
Pantera started out in mid 80's as a glam rock band. It wasn't until Phil Anselmo came into the picture. They wanted something more heavy. He was the key.
Zakk Wylde was Dime’s best friend. He’s got a band called Black Label Society, he also played/plays for Ozzie Osborn. He dedicated a song to Dime called “This River”. You’ll hear some similarities in their playing styles. Masters of pinch harmonics. BLS has some good shit and definitely worth delving into.
they did an album before this one called power metal that freakin jammed hard , this was their first real heavy album owwwww !!! this album is an ear hole changer if ur newish to metal , awesome review man !!!
They started in the 1981 as a glam metal band with singer Terry Glaze. After getting a contract they did three albums 1983 - 1988. Deciding to move to heavier direction Glaze's style did not fit in and was replaced with Phil Anselmo. They did album called Power Metal before presenting completely revised style with the album Cowboys From Hell. Pantera has been given the credit of being the link between thrash / speed metal and the then yet to be appear nu- metal. Also the term groove metal has been invented to describe Pantera's style.
Guitarist is the late Dimebag Darrell, RIP
Hes a bonafide legend and one of the most important guitar players of the 90s. Very influential guitarist.
HELL YEEEEEEESSSS he is!!!!!!! 😎🤘
Crazy to think he was Murdered on stage... very sad
One of the greatest ever
RIP Abbot brothers, thank you for the legacy you left us all. Sadly missed.
The Graceful Savage the Club he was killed in is for sale. If I had the 1.3 million I would buy it and build a museum bar in his honor
"We're taking over this town". Pantera Domination livein Russia is always a great tune
Karl Unterreiner when they did it live in russia, Phil said “We’re taking over your Country” 😝
RIP DIME BAG
That whole concert is crazy
by far the best performance live! I saw Pantera twice in my life and I wouldn't trade it for anything! That Moscow show is insane! Phil was 23, Dime was 25, Rex & Phil were 27. To be that good in front of that many people at such a young age is insane. The energy in the crowd is crazy. Phil & Dime had such chemistry on stage. The 4 of them were so tight in the early years. Rex is under rated by everyone. Man I can go on forever about Pantera lol..
WERE TAKING OVER YOUR ENTIRE COUNTRY *dunna dun dun*
"We're taking over this town" is what he's saying !!! GREAT BAND FROM MY HOME STATE OF TEXAS !!!!
90's Pantera owned the decade
Pre-90s Pantera wasn't this, 90s Pantera WAS this. But with their style and attitude they were dominating for sure.
For sure! Whether a fave band or not, they helped keep metal alive, for awhile there
Yep.
Sabbath -> Priest -> Maiden -> Metallica -> Pantera
We don't speak of the glam metal days........
I honestly think if Pantera was still around, it would be the big five instead of four.....
He said "We're taking over this town" that was Phil's regular speaking voice. For a man who could sing some pretty High notes he spoke in a very deep voice.
Anselmo will forever be my favorite metal voice
his sheer ferocity and clarity is unmatched
can u tell they’re from texas lmaoooo but i saw vinnie & dimebags graves when i went to texas last year, rip to the legendary brothers of metal
i actually got to see vinnie play live when he drummed for hellyeah, my cousin got his drumstick at the end
Phil is from New Orleans
It's so cool that they're buried next to their momma.
Did not know that Vinnie died 😢. Loved watching him on That Metal Show. I 🤔 Pantera was 1992.
oh shit we into the pantera nowwwww!
Next lvl of meaningful metal (to me) Sepultura!
This is the third one. He just did 2 earlier
THE ART OF SHREDDING
💛 this song!
Yo, I see everyone requesting Cemetery Gates. Be sure to specify “album version” so he doesn’t miss the full majesty of that intro.
Real talk. The radio edit can toss my salad.
Everyone has that reaction to Phil's deep vocals. I smile everytime. lol
25 years after my first reaction... and that shiver running through my spine is still there... and still hating the world. No bullets when you have music.
Same here. I was 17. Really amazing
Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. The group was formed in 1981 by the Abbott brothers-drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell-along with lead vocalist Terry Glaze. Bassist Rex Brown joined the band the following year, replacing Tommy D. Bradford, who was the unofficial original. Having started as a glam metal band, Pantera released four albums independently during the 1980s. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera replaced Glaze with Phil Anselmo in late 1986 and released Power Metal in 1988. In 1989, the band secured a record deal with the major laber Atco. With its fifth album, 1990's Cowboys from Hell, Pantera popularized the groove metal genre. This video was filmed at The Basement in Dallas, TX .
Seen Pantera TWICE and each time I was left ears ringing, out of breath, hoarse, and still feeling the bass reverberating in my chest for hours... Loved every moment! 😁😁😁
I first heard Pantera in the summer of 89. My girlfriend at the time came over to my house and she had Cowboys From Hell blasting in her truck. I was like "who the hell is that?!" I love Phil's voice. His actual speaking voice is really close to the, "We're takin over this town" part.
RIP Vinnie and Dime.
They literally changed the course of my whole life for the better.
Pantera: "WE'RE TAKING OVER THIS TOWN"...
Jamel: "What'd ya say? What'd ya say?"
Me: 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
RIP Dimebag
RIP Vinnie
Pantera- this love!
BRILLIANT suggestion!!!!!!!
Now this video shows what the cowboys tour in the clubs were like. The most awesome shows I’ve ever seen to this date, and I’m an old retired musician now. If you see Phil in his Mohawk, that was his best ! They were fresh, hungry, and the best party band ever ! Getting Phil, and changing their sound was the best thing to ever happen !
Because of this band right here. Because of that man, Dimebag, was the whole reason i fell in love with metal and started learning guitar back in 1994. Such a shame what happened to Dime, should have never happened. May he RIP with his brother Vinnie. I just had to buy myself that very same guitar he plays in this vid. The Dean from hell. Love it.
Same band same album , CEMETERY GATES...
I was just thinking how he was missing out by not doing this song... soo good
No god no. Christ everyone requests this damn song.
@@integrity101 Maybe there's a reason everyone requests it? It's fucking incredible.
@@KyleS.1987
Maybe their is a reason the band stoppped playing that song off, what the band themselves would tell u is their worst album.
Christ, at least do the Grammy Nominated version
@@integrity101 regardless if the band think it's their weakest album, fans pretty universally acclaim this album. Cowboys from hell earned classic album status long ago.
The album Cowboys from Hell was released in 1990. It was not their debut, but it defined their sound. And he said "We're taking over this town!" :D
"Im broken" is my favorite Pantera song. Definitely need to react.
One of the greatest debut albums period. Cemetery gates and The Sleep along with Domination. What more could you ask for?
It wasn't a debut album.
Pantera started off as a hair band in the early 80s. A glam rock band. Phil Anselmo started singing with them and sang on Power Metal, a transitory album. They made the big switch in 1990 when Cowboys From Hell was released with their more familiar aggressive sound.
I'm 41 and I saw them open up on this tour for Skid Row when I was 13
I'm 44 and saw the same show in Kingston Pa Pantera killed it skid row sucked. Cause they tried to be louder
I love the way this song starts it's like a jolt of energy through you
Singer: Phil Anselmo
Guitar: the late and extremely great Dimebag Darrell
Drums: Darrell's brother, the equally late and equally great Vinnie Paul
You forgot Rex Brown on Bass
@@VallhallaViking no I didn't. To my eternal shame, I've never known who their bassist was.
Pantera started as a glam metal band in '81, then shortly therafter went full thrash until the band broke up in 2003...cowboys from hell was about 1990.
They actually started in the mid 80's as a glam band but changed things up when they got this singer. This is from their major label and "official" debut, which came out in 1990. But they have 4 independent albums before it.
And this singers name is Phil Anselmo 🤘 do Cemetery Gates next
CFH is the first album not to feature a performance by a teenager. People forget how young they were
@@integrity101 actually their first album I believe was called Power Metal. Look it up. Early 80s
@@cripsician
I have all ten pantera albums. I dont need to look anything up about this band. I dont know why u even replied, i never said this was their first album.
Saw at least two singers. Phil was off the chain when he showed up.
RIP DIME AND VINNIE 🤘
Brothers of Metal 🤘🏻
Dimebag Darrell was Zakk Wyldes best friend and he did a song called In this river remembering him.
He said " We're taking over this town" referring to Dallas, TX where they are based out of.
The guitarist DimeBag Darrell was shot in the head numerous times while performing with his other band while his brother which is the drummer here was drumming also when he got killed
Columbus , Ohio Alrosiavilla ....
Saw pantera on their last tour in glasgow scotland. After the concert they invited everyone to the cat house nightclub to have a drink with them. You dont get other bands that were willing to chill with their fans. True legends. RIP vinnie and dime, drinking your black tooth grins in the after life!
yes!!!!! pantera 5 mins alone, revolution is my name, live in a hole, this love, hollow
Yes actually any one of the songs you mentioned would work for me lol Id love to hear 5 minutes alone myself
Mosh pit and crowd surfing at new levels with Pantera at that time
Pantera, Anthrax, and Coal Chamber in 1997 is the most violent mosh pit I've ever seen.
Pantara was real homegrown band from Texas that had a personal connection to people. When people talk about Pantara they would say "you know Phil, or you know Vinnie were great guys". It was in a very personal manner like they knew the guys personally.
Greatest Groove Metal ever! Out in the 80s but Dominated the 90s. Phil was the first true extreme metal vocalist with the growls, screams, distortion and beautiful cleans.
Always love how Phil related and his interaction with the crowd! Badass show!
Seen quite a few "reaction videos" and most do 1 song and come back later to the particular artists catalog but you get a better idea of the overall feel. Great work.
90’s. This song is actually very special to me. It literally saved me from suicide. I now have this tattooed on my chest now it’s that special to me
Actually started in 81! But didn't go bat s**t crazy till early 90's.. Oh my lord i miss them! Good times!
Static X needs added to your list!!! Keep up the great variety!!!🤘🔥🤘🔥
There'll never be another like Wayne Static. There are some albums from that period of metal that don't hold up so well, but Wisconsin Death Trip sure as hell does.
yes
Not many reactions found on Static X
Don't forget about Powerman 5000.
"Keep Disco Evil" 😉
1981 is the origin year. A few years later in 86 Phil joined the band and they transformed..... the rest is left in history. I had the pleasure of seeing them many times live.....badass band.....just badass!!!! Dime's guitar abilities are at the top of the list for all of us guitar players to aspire to. He alone is my reason for picking up the axe!!!! Great vids man. keep them up!
This song made me fall in love with them...then there was Cemetery Gates...that got a huge push years later thanks to Tales From the Crypt "Demon Knight" with Jada Pinkett. Then Pantera blew up.
Love Pantera! Hope you do more than just these few.
The 90s were amazing for music. So many genres, and so many amazing artists in each. I was lucky to see Pantera on ozzfest in 97. They were colossal!!!
Love this guy. Met Pantera circa 89 - 90 those boys could throw down.
Saw Pantera live 3 times. Twice at festivals, and once at the Barras in Glasgow. Incredible live band.
A little inside baseball, but Dimebag's pinch harmonics are unparalleled;]
Often imitated, *very* rarely duplicated. Dime just had the touch.
Those are the squealiest
As much as I love Dime, George Lynch had the squealiest pinch harmonics!
90-91 "were takin over this town" CFH! Love this channel!!!!!!!!
Early 90's. I saw them when I was 12-13 years old. I'm now 44.
Jamal dude you aint scratched the tip of the surface of all the Good shit out there . Keep rollin dude
We're taking over this town! Was happy that at 12 years old I saw the original line up during the Vulgar Display of Power tour when they were little known and they opened up for Skid Row!
One of those legendary bands that never let anything compromise their sound, respect.
Dam your almost headbangin, love your reaction bro!
I saw Pantera at a little place that used to be a skating rink in 1993. They were in their prime . It was in Glen burnie, Maryland. Sacred Reich opened the show. Pantera destroyed the place. Just phenomenal.
“We’re taking over this town.” Feeling your throat whenever he says it 😂😂
They're such a good live band, luckily I got to see them in 2000. Bought my own ticket and told no one, heaps of my friends were there... It was so good!
They were huge in the 90s, but came straight out the 80s. 1981 to be exact
concrete Sledge. That's another one that takes it up another level. I doubt anyone remembers this song.
I remember.
80s as a glam metal band. Then Phil came along and made them huge in the 90s as a bonafide thrash metal band! Pantera rules!!!🤘🤘🤘
In respect to Cemetary Gates by Pantera. You felt that outro like me! I love tour reactions brother! You are a good dude. I really wish we could chill.
I went to a Pantera concert in 93 or 94. Far Beyond Driven tour with Typo Negative opening up for them. Awesome time.
I think this came out in 1991. I was 21 living in Vancouver, and this lit me up everyday. Every song is an amazing journey of sound.
Woo hoo! Hollow...Cemetery Gates...This Love!!! I’m Broken..... Feel better Jamel!
Angie Rodriguez oh yeah. This would make a great series for next time.
Cemetary gates is awesome also
Classic Pantera early 90's tune. Cemetery Gates as mentioned by others is another good shout from this era.
I’m fortunate to be of an age and to be in the scene. These guys were great and loved in their home, this song is an anthem of a time and place.if you were lucky enough to be in DFW when this came out you know what I mean. They played everywhere but here at home OH MY JESUS!! Roofs blown
my best bud the biggest pantera fan ever..he a Doctor....in the pit literally at the pantera concert...NO LIE...LOL
I enjoyed this video mate . Cheers. I love pantera
This is the song that did it for me.i was hooked on pantera from the opening riff and dimes sound.
These were the good 'ole days ! I have the CFH tatted on my wrist, Pantera will always rule !
R.I.P. Abbott brothers and my brother's in music. I've been a Guitar & Bass player since 1979 and have been in bands most of my life. Shared the stage with many of great bands & musicians. To take nothing away from Dime Bag Darrell & Vinnie Paul because they were 2 of the best there ever was.
I saw them in concert in 1997 and to this day it is one of the best concerts I've been to.
Started in the 80’s as a hair metal band but blew up in the 90’s with Cowboys from Hell and never looked back. RiP Dime and Rip Vinnie. CFH for Life
RIP Dimebag,RIP Vinnie....Man I miss seeing Pantera live.....
we watched these guys when they were house band at the hard rocks cafe in lawton okla, back in the early 80's we knew then they were headed up , hard core jammin
they released it in 89 . i saw the tour three times in 90 in charlotte nc . met them all . i carried my guitarist into his house after getting home from the second show when dime got him drunk on whiskey . he didnt show up for work the next day . imagine that .
Glad you like the stuff bro I love all kinds of music I’m glad you can broaden your mind it means a lot to me I’ll kinds of good music after you just Gotta check it out and you’re doing just that
Was in the pit for this at 2000 St. Louis Ozzfest. Like a Damn war zone. Beautiful.
A group of musical geniuses from Dallas Texas. Formed in the 80's but broke big in the 90's. Hometown heros. And arguably the greatest metal band to walk the face of the planet. Nobody really comes close.
Fun Fact: The video was shot at a rock club in Dallas, TX called The Basement. A club that not only hosted Pantera but various rock bands.
Dime`s guitar was legendary but I always felt that Rex`s playing never quite got the praise it deserved, that bass was always so crisp and at times like a chainsaw going through flesh!
Hellyeahhh !
🤠's From 🔥
This was the song that got
PanterA on the map right here brother !
Seen these guys tons of times.
PanterA was in the mid 80's as a Hair Metal or Glam Metal band at that time.
Until they got Phil Anselmo, the lead singer
in 1988- Power Metal.
This album- Cowboys From Hell
Came out in 1990, they took off from there.
I had been living in Dallas for awhile already when this came out in '90. Prior to Cowboys Pantera was pretty big in the local club scene but they were kind of a glam band. Then this happened and they announced to the world that metal was alive and well! And every succeeding album they somehow managed to get harder and harder!!
Joe's Garage and The Basement! Epic shows in both places. They were great in the big venues, but I loved the pits in the bars.
LOVE YOUR REACTIONS !!!
Pantera formed in 1982 with a different singer. Their style back then was more Glam Metal/Speed Metal. Phil Anselmo didn't join until 1989 with the album Power Metal. you should do some of their 80's stuff. It's a bit different, but still great. This song was on the Cowboys From Hell album, which came out in 1990.
Pantera started out in mid 80's as a glam rock band. It wasn't until Phil Anselmo came into the picture. They wanted something more heavy. He was the key.
Zakk Wylde was Dime’s best friend. He’s got a band called Black Label Society, he also played/plays for Ozzie Osborn. He dedicated a song to Dime called “This River”. You’ll hear some similarities in their playing styles. Masters of pinch harmonics. BLS has some good shit and definitely worth delving into.
Best part of the song !! We taking over this town!!
they did an album before this one called power metal that freakin jammed hard , this was their first real heavy album owwwww !!! this album is an ear hole changer if ur newish to metal , awesome review man !!!
90s metal royalty!!! You have exquisite taste my friend!
Art of Shredding man! It's amazing
I'm sooooo glad i got to see them in 04/02/91 in Helsinki Finland. They were opening for Annihilator and Judas Priest
"We're takin over this town" is what is said. Great review btw!!!!
gotta love those boys from Texas....Stevie Ray Vaughn, Pantera, ZZ Top, Roy Orbison ....
Pantera, released on July 24, 1990 by Atco Records. Late to your reaction party but Pantera is legit top 5 metal bands all time. IMHO
They started in the 1981 as a glam metal band with singer Terry Glaze. After getting a contract they did three albums 1983 - 1988. Deciding to move to heavier direction Glaze's style did not fit in and was replaced with Phil Anselmo. They did album called Power Metal before presenting completely revised style with the album Cowboys From Hell. Pantera has been given the credit of being the link between thrash / speed metal and the then yet to be appear nu- metal. Also the term groove metal has been invented to describe Pantera's style.