Pantera Reunion Turned Down

There have been several attempts by fans to both initiate and prevent a reunion of the remaining members of Pantera with guest guitarists. The latest report claims that Vinnie Paul laughed at a recent attempt to get him on board.

The Metal Den is reporting that a source close to drummer Vinnie Paul says he was offered a "large sum of money" to participate in a one off reunion with the surviving members of Pantera. The event would’ve saw Vinnie Paul reunite with bassist Rex Brown and vocalist Phil Anselmo while guest guitarists would be in the place of Dimebag Darrell - who was tragically murdered onstage in 2004.

There was a strong reaction to previous rumors that Zakk Wylde would fill in for the late Dimebag in a Pantera reunion, with a lot of fans coming out against the idea. Those fans will be happy to know that Vinnie Paul reportedly laughed the new offer "right off the table". Pantera fans will however be gifted with the band’s only unreleased track "P-ss", which was originally recorded for "Vulgar Display Of Power" and will appear on the upcoming reissue.

Vinnie Paul continues his work with members of Mudvayne and Nothingface in the band Hellyeah, who are set to release their third studio album "Band Of Brothers" this June.

Thanks for the report to Banana1015.com.

Comments

[AnnihilationUK]

I had a mini heart attack when I seen "Pantera Reunion"
Then I read the rest of the title...
It'd be cool to have a show where a load of guitarists stepped in instead of a reunion show/tour with just Zakk Wylde... Cause that wouldn't really work...

[CJMusics]

What an ******* Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

[SuicidalFreak]

Pantera should never ever reunite without Dime. Period. Dime's never coming back from the dead for this.

[the_skiv]

I would have loved to have seen that show!! but i agree with suicidalfreak.. if there is no dime.. its not pantera!!

[Maiden95]

I can understand why Vin would feel that way but I think maybe a show or two with Zakk and a bunch of other guitarists as a fundraiser would be a bitchin idea

[GuilT]

What would it hurt to get together and bang out some Pantera classics for shits and giggles with Zakk Wylde? That would be pretty awesome and a decent homage to the late, great dime. They don't have to call it Pantera.

[iommi600]

be in the place of Dimebag Darrell

here's the only mistake.

One does not simply replace Dimebag, pal

[RetroGunslinger]

Why all the hostility towards Zakk? Surely he would be a good choice to replace Dime for like a one off tour or something, not a proper reunion obviously

[Skuzzmo]

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

And what...?

Vinnie is not a ***** for trying to preserve the memory of his brother.

[courageous93]

I understand Vinnie completely. I still think a one-off show for a charity Dime maybe supported would be cool. Just a bunch of cool guitarists chipping in and paying tribute; Zakk Wylde, Robb Flynn, James Hetfield, etc.

[RedFangTheMan]

Of course its been turned down. I don't think it would be right

[rokr258]

I'm not totally in favor of a reunion. I think Pantera as we remember them are perfect. That said, if anyone is going to fill in for Dime, it should be Zakk Wylde.

[Jugulator_cro]

Saying "NO DIME NO PANTERA OMG OMG" is just retarded because Pantera would never reunite in the true sense of the word.

If there would be a reunion it would certainly be a one show only or something minimal like that, and would serve as a tribute to their music. Kinda like Dimebash, plus the guys and more top notch guests.

[IWasMaiden93]

It's not a reunion... That's like calling Rebel Meets Rebel a Pantera album - Phil...

It could be a charity thing or a tribute, but a Pantera reunion? That's asking for trouble

[cfhdomination]

I cringe when I see rumors of Pantera "reuniting." Especially with Zakk on guitar. Dime's guitar tone and playing was a huge part of Pantera, and he can't be replaced by anyone. Even for a one off show.

[TomWhaley]

I honestly wouldn't mind this... Who wouldn't mind going to see Vinnie, Rex and Phil play Pantera songs live again with guest guitarists paying tribute to Dimebag? I think if handled the right way, it could be a respectful and class move.

[Engel22]

Pantera with a revolving door of guitarists would be cool, but nobody could replace Dimebag full time. Dimebag's grooves were a big part in the musical structure and indeed the very soul of Pantera, and nobody could do them justice.

[Mike Quall]

they should perform in the super bowl next year

[cfhdomination]

Also, when I read the title, I thought Vinnie and Rex were gonna jam with Down haha.

[Raven_Flight]

I'm up for a tribute show with guest guitarrists, but not a reunion.

[CoreysMonster]

Oh god, Pantera with Zakk Wylde.

Setlist would read as following:

Cemetary Squeals
5 Minutes to Squeal
I'm Squealin
Drag the Squealers

And then closing, of course, with the classic Planet Squealavan

[maximumrocker]

^ hahah at the squeals

[ReldvS]

NEVER NEVER NEVER PLEASE VINNIE show that somethings are still more sacred than money. NO REUNION under the name PANTERA EVER....it would be a disgrace to Dime. no one can ever replace him ....this would not be a tribute it would be bending over for that all mighty dollar. VINNIE PLEASE STICK TO YOUR GUNS....no amount of money is enough. PRIDE IS PRICELESS

[rhs5110]

I'm glad they're not going to make the same mistake alice in chains did

[tremis]

I cant see why Vin would ever want to share the same oxygen as Philth, let alone the same stage. Good call.

[Christmas Guy]

Come on! Give the "real" fans what they want. Yeah, I too was devistated when Dime was shot on stage during a performance, but is that really where it should end? It is a fact that NO ONE will replace Dime. I also respect Vinne and his thoughts on the reunion, but perhaps there is more to it than the loss of his brother? Is it the idea of being around Phil again?

[Minivirus2]

Pantera, sans Dime, is like Sabbath without Iommi. It would just be wrong.

[Meta1H3ad]

Raven_Flight wrote:

I'm up for a tribute show with guest guitarrists, but not a reunion.

Took the words right out of my mouth! I'd totally be down for a 1-off tribute show with guest guitarists!

[)ThunderhorsE(]

lol all this 'don't do it it wouldn't be pantera' clearly you care more about your status and image as 'fans' than about the actual music. I would love to see other artist's take on pantera. And I personally don't think Dime would have a problem with his good friend Zakk Wylde tributing him. Although the name Pantera wouldn't be too great to use, maybe under a different moniker.

[kaosxrocker]

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

I don't think he turned it down because of Zakk. He turned it down because the idea of a Pantera reunion is laughable with anyone BUT Dime. It just shouldn't happen. As was previously mentioned though, a tribute would be pretty cool.

[AxlVanhalen]

No offense to Dime, but Pantera wasnt just Dime....seing Rex, Vinnie, and Phil all back together would be amazing! and Zakk is the only person that could fill in for Dime.....Dime and Zakk were like brothers and Zakk would do an amazing job in Dimes Honor!

[rebeltildeth87]

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

Dime IS the pantera sound. Zakks a great player, but hes not right for pantera.

[scawti]

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.


I don't think he turned it down because of Zakk. He turned it down because the idea of a Pantera reunion is laughable with anyone BUT Dime. It just shouldn't happen. As was previously mentioned though, a tribute would be pretty cool.

Vinnie is still angry with Phil about how Pantera ended... and probably still blames him partly for Dime's death.

[js81221]

Indeed. Dimebag was a fantastic guitarist and metalhead brother... but Pantera was MORE than just him. He is often too credited. If Rex had died, you know that they would still play a reunion concert.

[bustapr]

why would pantera fans want to see pantera again, but complain about the only guitarist worthy of filling his shoes. I know theres better guitarists out there, but zakk is the only one that should do it.

[shredder3386]

rebeltildeth87 wrote:

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.


Dime IS the pantera sound. Zakks a great player, but hes not right for pantera.

Its not just that. The guy misses his brother (as anyone would) and though a concert would be a good tribute, playing Dime's songs without him actually there would probably be tough. I would those songs to be put to rest if it were me.

[p_a_morgan]

Whether or not you believe the band 'would sound good' with Zakk or not, think about the remaining members of Pantera and their emotions. Especially Vinnie. If you were sitting behind a kit and watched your biological brother get murdered several feet in front of you, you'd probably never want to be on a stage ever again, much less with someone else filling in for your late brother.

I understand Vinnie's decision, completely.

[Iommianity]

lol all this 'don't do it it wouldn't be pantera' clearly you care more about your status and image as 'fans' than about the actual music. I would love to see other artist's take on pantera. And I personally don't think Dime would have a problem with his good friend Zakk Wylde tributing him. Although the name Pantera wouldn't be too great to use, maybe under a different moniker.

Not even sure what that first parts actually means, but people will say anything, and I have no doubt that you actually believe that. That people who don't want to see a Pantera non-reunion are doing it for their 'image'.

Tbh, you sound like what you describe. Clearly you care more about your own needs as a listener than what the band might actually care to do, or any concept of integrity.

[Northernmight]

Sounds good to me. Maybe because i was never a Dime fanboy. He was good though, plenty of other guitarists around - let 'em fill in. Besides, honouring a great guitarist by letting some of the best guitarists today step in and pay homage to him is well.. How can that be offensive? Kind of beautiful if anything

[chickenfoot]

Gotta love the pun in the title
unintended I guess

[chickenfoot]

Also, they should just go make music under another name... as a tribute to Dime maybe?

[StarSaber666]

I love Pantera, they were one of the first metal bands I listened to. But I'm sooooo glad that Vinnie turned it down as the Pantera magic can never be recreated and it is a much better idea to keep all the great memories of Pantera intact without anything getting in the way. RIP Dime

[ffaf_kick_ass]

to me if a band doesnt have its core members its just not the same look at guns n roses.

[SmittyMan90]

No Dime = No Pantera. End of story.

[Rockstarscat]

AnnihilationUK wrote:

I had a mini heart attack when I seen "Pantera Reunion"
Then I read the rest of the title...
It'd be cool to have a show where a load of guitarists stepped in instead of a reunion show/tour with just Zakk Wylde... Cause that wouldn't really work...

Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, Zack Wylde, Kirk, James, THe Whole lot of em'.... ANd make it an all day event like lalapaloza only bigger. bigger than woodstock!
It's ****in' Dime Bag. bring in Ozzy, Slayer, Ect...
It would be the Shit...

[Rockstarscat]

Rockstarscat wrote:

AnnihilationUK wrote:

I had a mini heart attack when I seen "Pantera Reunion"
Then I read the rest of the title...
It'd be cool to have a show where a load of guitarists stepped in instead of a reunion show/tour with just Zakk Wylde... Cause that wouldn't really work...


Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, Zack Wylde, Kirk, James, THe Whole lot of em'.... ANd make it an all day event like lalapaloza only bigger. bigger than woodstock!
It's ****in' Dime Bag. bring in Ozzy, Slayer, Ect...
It would be the Shit...

Kiss, van halen, and ashit load of Booze And sme ****ing weed.....Did i mention SLAYER!!!!!

[Rockstarscat]

Rockstarscat wrote:

Rockstarscat wrote:

AnnihilationUK wrote:

I had a mini heart attack when I seen "Pantera Reunion"
Then I read the rest of the title...
It'd be cool to have a show where a load of guitarists stepped in instead of a reunion show/tour with just Zakk Wylde... Cause that wouldn't really work...


Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, Zack Wylde, Kirk, James, THe Whole lot of em'.... ANd make it an all day event like lalapaloza only bigger. bigger than woodstock!
It's ****in' Dime Bag. bring in Ozzy, Slayer, Ect...
It would be the Shit...
Kiss, van halen, and ashit load of Booze And sme ****ing weed.....Did i mention SLAYER!!!!!

"SLAYER!"

[smittyanthrax]

Not this again.Awful idea that should be left well alone.Unique guitarist that cannot be replaced with anyone.Please no more of these articles.

[Rockstarscat]

It's God Damm Electric!

[Rockstarscat]

Whisky, Weed and Blacksabath!

[VASELINE GUY]

not that fussed considering it saves a lot of idiots commenting - "WHERES DIMEEEEE'?????!!!!!

[Scourge441]

Vinnie Paul continues his work with members of Mudvayne and Nothingface in the band Hellyeah, who are set to release their third studio album "Band Of Brothers" this June.

I had no idea Hellyeah were still a thing.

[mnewland1]

smittyanthrax wrote:

Not this again.Awful idea that should be left well alone.Unique guitarist that cannot be replaced with anyone.Please no more of these articles.

Can't agree more. A horrible idea to say the least. Phil, the other half of the soul of Pantera is the one that completely ruined it, Vinnie has moved on to greener pastures, he's doing fine, Rex....well, I dunno, he lucked out being able to play with those guys. FORGET it. Pantera is DEAD but sure as HELL not forgotten.

[Rockstarscat]

Scourge441 wrote:

Vinnie Paul continues his work with members of Mudvayne and Nothingface in the band Hellyeah, who are set to release their third studio album "Band Of Brothers" this June.

I had no idea Hellyeah were still a thing.

Hell yeah!

[DrCOOL]

Good. They never should do a reunion. Without Dime there is no Pantera. He was the key element to their sound. They shouldn't go out on some "reunion" and tarnish the legacy.

[)ThunderhorsE(]

Iommianity wrote:

lol all this 'don't do it it wouldn't be pantera' clearly you care more about your status and image as 'fans' than about the actual music. I would love to see other artist's take on pantera. And I personally don't think Dime would have a problem with his good friend Zakk Wylde tributing him. Although the name Pantera wouldn't be too great to use, maybe under a different moniker.


Not even sure what that first parts actually means, but people will say anything, and I have no doubt that you actually believe that. That people who don't want to see a Pantera non-reunion are doing it for their 'image'.

Tbh, you sound like what you describe. Clearly you care more about your own needs as a listener than what the band might actually care to do, or any concept of integrity.

durrrrr why would I care about the band at all if not for my needs as a listener?? i don't understand dudes who get all up in arms about what they think is best for the band's 'integrity' like you're in the ****ing band or something. I wouldn't care if tom delonge was playing guitar if it contributed in a way i liked.

[Rockstarscat]

I saw them for the first time with Dead horse at a club in Houston, Tx called BackStage like in '88 or '89. What a bad ass Show. Got to see them open for Blacksabbath (remember the Alamo)
What a great band.... R.I.P.

[Scorpyin]

SuicidalFreak wrote:
Pantera should never ever reunite without Dime. Period. Dime's never coming back from the dead for this.

Ill never understand these comments.. No ones forcing you to go. Oh boo ho, it's not the "real" Pantera, then stay the **** home! Who cares if it's not the original Pantera, yeah, Dime's dead and he's not coming back. So the smart thing to do is to sweep it under the rug and ignore it for the rest of our lives then, right? People worried about 'tarnishing' panteras legacy need to wake the hell up and realize what they actually mean to metal music in general. You can't ruin Pantera because there IS NO pantera now, what's wrong with watching a cover band with 3 of the original members? idiots...

[rmp0012002]

There is no Pantera without Dime so move on. A tribute to honor the man yes, reunion never. Dimefest?

[Minivirus2]

Scorpyin wrote:

SuicidalFreak wrote:
Pantera should never ever reunite without Dime. Period. Dime's never coming back from the dead for this.

Ill never understand these comments.. No ones forcing you to go. Oh boo ho, it's not the "real" Pantera, then stay the **** home! Who cares if it's not the original Pantera, yeah, Dime's dead and he's not coming back. So the smart thing to do is to sweep it under the rug and ignore it for the rest of our lives then, right? People worried about 'tarnishing' panteras legacy need to wake the hell up and realize what they actually mean to metal music in general. You can't ruin Pantera because there IS NO pantera now, what's wrong with watching a cover band with 3 of the original members? idiots...

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself that maybe the remaining member of Pantera care, hence, why the keep laughing these reunion/tribute ideas off? It's pretty clear you're on the outside of the logic bubble looking in.

[Swanny1989]

I think if enyone else, Vinnie Paul should play drums for Black Sabbath! I know that's kind of random but I just wanted to throw that in there, cuz I'm a big fan of both Sabbath and Pantera.

[Rockstarscat]

Did Perry Ferrell Stand in for Jim Morrision at the Doors reunion?

[Rockstarscat]

you can't have a doors reunion with out jim morrision.

[Rockstarscat]

rmp0012002 wrote:

There is no Pantera without Dime so move on. A tribute to honor the man yes, reunion never. Dimefest?

Genius ureka Whodathunkit

[Von II]

No Dime on stage, no dimes in their pockets!!

[Iommianity]

)ThunderhorsE( wrote:

Iommianity wrote:

lol all this 'don't do it it wouldn't be pantera' clearly you care more about your status and image as 'fans' than about the actual music. I would love to see other artist's take on pantera. And I personally don't think Dime would have a problem with his good friend Zakk Wylde tributing him. Although the name Pantera wouldn't be too great to use, maybe under a different moniker.


Not even sure what that first parts actually means, but people will say anything, and I have no doubt that you actually believe that. That people who don't want to see a Pantera non-reunion are doing it for their 'image'.

Tbh, you sound like what you describe. Clearly you care more about your own needs as a listener than what the band might actually care to do, or any concept of integrity.

durrrrr why would I care about the band at all if not for my needs as a listener?

Probably because it goes against your original point, but I wouldn't expect you to follow through with logic.

[Iommianity]

Also, if all you want to see is some people play the music well, why the need for a reunion in the first place? That makes no sense. Why not just have some artists that like Dime form a cover band? And you're going to say that other fans put their needs ahead of the music?

[FERAL1975]

The event would’ve saw

Seriously??

[metal@hart11]

umm doesnt anybody remember vinnie and phil are on terrible terms with eachother?? yes it would be great aa a benefit or a one off, but vinnie paul hates phil anselmo now, and he even partially blames phil for dimes death! i guarantee THAT is why hes laughing it off the table! ya zakk and many sick guitarists could probably pull off that kind of show, but unfortunately dimes gone forever, and i doubt any sum of money will ever allow vinnie to put that behind him and forgive phil for his words.

[bobmarley_fan]

I seen Pantera many times when they were together. I loved Pantera and Pantera is not Pantera without Dime. I would never go see Pantera without Dime. They are HIS riffs, and defiantly HIS solo's. Dime brought heart and passion with every song they did..... R.I P. Dime.

[iscreamicecream]

I can substitute for Dime..I learned all pantera songs on ultimate-guitar.com =) note for note

[samhell]

Just listen to some new Throwdown, its the reincarnation of Pantera.

[smittyanthrax]

 CoreysMonster  wrote:

Oh god, Pantera with Zakk Wylde.

Setlist would read as following:

Cemetary Squeals
5 Minutes to Squeal
I'm Squealin
Drag the Squealers

And then closing, of course, with the classic Planet Squealavan

Hahaha nice on one .Personally i find his squealies highly irratating and totally overused.

[smittyanthrax]

rhs5110 wrote:

I'm glad they're not going to make the same mistake alice in chains did

Im sorry im confused at your comment.What mistake would that be?.Alice in Chains,s come back was unbelievably amazing.Its your opionion and thats fine but i personally enjoyed their new album and i cant wait for new material.

[drying out]

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

Dude, I'm pretty sure it has NOTHING to do with Zakk, but a lot to do with Anselmo

[BigHeadClan]

Bah was so excited, nothing against Zakk hes skilled and was a friend of Dimebag but I don't think he would the the right man for the job.

That said their never will be the perfect guitarist to fill in for Dimebag, unless he magically comes back from the dead for one last tour....

[StonedColdCrazy]

Vinnie still hates Phil.
Never happening. EVER.
A Damageplan reunion would be cool though.

[Dumpster510]

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

So effing what? Dime's DEAD. No 'reunion' is possible. This is a ****ty idea and is only to make money, nothing else. Screw that.

[jairic]

I'm not gonna bahhh (sheep) with the rest of you; I'd be happy to see a Pantera reunion with Zakk on guitar.

[theonecalledjoe]

No that's it.
You hear they are trying the exact same thing with Nirvana?

[CinderellaFan14]

I don't understand. If Pantera would reunite with Zakk Wilde playing guitar, is that a bad thing? First off, Zakk wouldn't be "replacing" Dimebag! Second, if I were Dimebag, I would rather my legacy and the band's legacy continue with a new guitarist, especially a great one like Zakk, rather than the band die without me.

[snaaake]

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

Nice job assuming the reason he laughed the offer off is because Zakk was suggested as a guitarist.

Maybe he was just laughing at the idea of reuniting without Dimebag?

[Ibeanez]

Stopped reading after "would've saw"...

[MoshGrizzly]

I think bottom line is it would be sweet- as long as they didn't try and write any new songs. That's what killed the whole "Sublime with Rome" thing for me.

[RATMfan420]

I'm not big on Pantera, but them without Dimebag is like having Rage Against the Machine without Tom Morello. Can NOT be done. Cant. Just....NO!

[CJMusics]

Skuzzmo wrote:

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

And what...?

Vinnie is not a ***** for trying to preserve the memory of his brother.

Hes an ******* for "laughing the offer right of the table"

[RockInPeaceDime]

Oh what the **** -.- People think Vinnie declines these things to "preserve the sacred name of his brother." He does it because he still has petty hatred toward Phil for saying dumb shit while high as ****...pretty simple.

[CJMusics]

snaaake wrote:

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral. Nice job assuming the reason he laughed the offer off is because Zakk was suggested as a guitarist.

Maybe he was just laughing at the idea of reuniting without Dimebag?

Maybe he was. But did it say that. not really.

[JoryL]

I'm sure Vinnie has no problem playing with Zakk at all, he's just not gonna do it with Phil.

[Nameless742]

I'd like to see the discontentment on people's faces when Guitarist from A7X, Bullet or Disturbed play with Pantera as guest guitarists.

[TexasFury]

Not possible to "reunite" with members who have never been in the band. If anything. it's just a reformation.

[wylde1994]

Pantera is not Pantera without brother Dime.

[Arr0wHead]

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

He's a friend of Vinnie's as well, why do you think his name came up?

Doesn't change the fact that Vinnie would prefer to leave his brother's (and Pantera's) legacy untouched.

If you didn't notice, Dimebag and Vinnie sure didn't want a Pantera reunion while Dime was alive, only reason to have one now is for MONEY.

[Arr0wHead]

CJMusics wrote:

Skuzzmo wrote:

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

And what...?

Vinnie is not a ***** for trying to preserve the memory of his brother.



Hes an ***** for "laughing the offer right of the table"

Vinnie says "No Reunion". Labels offer him a bunch of money to reunite Pantera. Vinnie laughs at the offer.

What part is hard to understand? Are you a huge ZW fan or something? Zakk and Vinnie are FRIENDS. This has nothing to do with Zakk Wylde.

[reaper08]

Well if it did happen, then I would only approve of Zakk Wylde seeing how they were good friends.

[opusthecat]

For all you that don't like the idea, don't go to the show for christsakes!

I for one think this will never happen because Vinnie will be a spiteful and unforgiving person the rest of his life, just to make sure Phil (who has apologized numerous times) never gets any kind of healing. He does this at the expense of the fans that would love to see them play together. Carrying a black hate in your heart for someone until you die is pretty living as a dead person yourself...

[XxGamefreekzxX]

Get kerry king to fill in. Kerry used to play on stage with pantera a while back. at least kerry wouldn't be squealing every 5 seconds. Zakk ruined "Bark At the moon" for me.

[Gh.]

I had a mini heart attack when I seen "Pantera Reunion"
Then I read the rest of the title...
It'd be cool to have a show where a load of guitarists stepped in instead of a reunion show/tour with just Zakk Wylde... Cause that wouldn't really work...

that would've been cool. maybe some charity event? something that dime wouldn't really mind.

[Sid777]

(For all you that don't like the idea, don't go to the show for christsakes!

I for one think this will never happen because Vinnie will be a spiteful and unforgiving person the rest of his life, just to make sure Phil (who has apologized numerous times) never gets any kind of healing. He does this at the expense of the fans that would love to see them play together. Carrying a black hate in your heart for someone until you die is pretty living as a dead person yourself...)

WOW! That was well said!! Hell yeah, bring on PANTERA!!

[DavyG707]

Godammit! Dime would have wanted them to play on! There are kid's on youtube handling the solo's perfectly! Just grab one of them! Adopt one of them!

[Shirate]

I think Zakk would be a great stand in for Dimebag. He was always his biggest supporter. Also, does no one proofread these articles, I always find grammatical errors, and as a grammar nazi, it annoys me. "would’ve saw Vinnie Paul" should be would've seen.

[Slaytan666]

I think it would be cool to have a benefit festival with a ton of bands covering pantera.. Raise some money, maybe Vinnie or Rex may even jump in on some of the songs.. And at the beer tent, yelling "Get'cha pull!" gets you a free black tooth grin. Also, free admission to anyone who shows up with a pink goatee.

[Salvo416]

No Dimebag... No Pantera.. End of story.

[frantic_saint]

Its kinda like the zeppelin reunion tour rumors. Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones were down with the idea but Robert Plant wanted no part of it. I read somewhere else that Phil and Rex were down and now Vinnie doesnt want it. ALthough without Dime, its not Pantera.

[SFosterS]

I f I had a nickel for every article about Dime... LOL

[qrEE]

I don't care what ANYBODY SAYS, Pantera without Dime is Death without Chuck, it's Mercyful Fate without King Diamond, it's Megadeth without Dave, it's Exodus without Gary Holt, it's Iron Maiden without Steve Harris. It's NOT PANTERA if Dimebag is not the guitarist.

[PlayMeSomeFloyd]

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

Vinnie is not trying to know Zakk you moron. He can't stand the idea of making music with Phil Anselmo again. Can't say I blame him. I love the original lineup, but I wouldn't want to be in that band if it was fronted by Phil Anselmo. That dude is a mess!

[PlayMeSomeFloyd]

knock* that should have said "knock Zakk"

[TomWhaley]

 CoreysMonster  wrote:

Oh god, Pantera with Zakk Wylde.

Setlist would read as following:

Cemetary Squeals
5 Minutes to Squeal
I'm Squealin
Drag the Squealers

And then closing, of course, with the classic Planet Squealavan

Comment of the year.

[RasiedonRock]

rhs5110 wrote:

I'm glad they're not going to make the same mistake alice in chains did

It was a mistake to release an amazing album?

[Molomono]

CJMusics wrote:

What an ***** Vinnie is. Zakk was a friend of Dimebag and dedicated a song to him and played at his funeral.

He didn't laugh at the offer of having Zakk as a guest guitarist but at the fact that they are being offered money to reunite a band that can't reunite. Dimebag is dead, and as sad as it is that's the end of Pantera.

[noilly]

"It'll never be Pantera without Dime"

Don't take this the wrong way, because I'm not underestimating the huge part of Pantera Dime was, but people said the same about Metallica when Burton died, and since then Metallica have remained amazing. I know it won't be THE SAME without Dime, but it could still be badass.

ALSO, if they are gonna do it with anyone, I'd prefer they did it with Zakk Wylde over any other guitarist in the world, he fits the bill more than anyone else.

[killyerscene]

Pantera 'All-Star' Tribute. Have all the remaining Pantera boys on hand, with a variety of other guests, not just guitarists, but a whole bunch of musicians, and just cover Pantera songs all night. Pay Dime a proper tribute, dont cash in to shyt on his memory

[Butchos]

Pantera died with Dime. And i think thats what Vinnie Paul was getting at when he laughed off this idea. Zakk Wylde should start jammin with Hellyeah.

[Most_Triumphant]

In my mind Dime is somewhat replaceable, all they need to is find a really great guitar player, who has a shit tone.
I'm probably going to get a million down votes for this, but that's is what I think.

[guitar67]

Too bad Lynyrd Skynyrd continued after half their band was killed in a plane crash. Vinnie is correct over the long haul! To me, it tarnishes the original band's image when you carry on without vital members.

[saint_berzerker]

Lame-ass Hellyeah.

[RockInPeaceDime]

Nameless742 wrote:

I'd like to see the discontentment on people's faces when Guitarist from A7X, Bullet or Disturbed play with Pantera as guest guitarists.

Couldn't care less. As long as they don't try to do some crazy rendition of the songs. It won't be the same as Dime playing by any means, but you can get close enough if you actually try to hit the notes.

And while I never met Dime, my assumption from every interview, Dimevision, and all the Pantera documentaries is that he wouldn't give a **** how much they ****ed up the songs, as long as they went out there and had a good time entertaining the living **** out of people. I think most real fans of Dime (people who knew what he was all about when it came to guitar and music) wouldn't mind to be honest...

[RockInPeaceDime]

Most_Triumphant wrote:

In my mind Dime is somewhat replaceable, all they need to is find a really great guitar player, who has a shit tone.
I'm probably going to get a million down votes for this, but that's is what I think.

You can spend all your days finding that perfect tone, and Dime would spend all your days telling you it doesn't exist. He wasn't looking for some beautiful tone that made you feel fluffy. He had a tone that placed your balls into the hands of a burly man and smashed them against the wall. And it was one of the best ****ing tones for that reason. It was fine to be honest and it fit his phrasing every bit.

[reignofrock]

As much as I love Pantera, they were officially done once Dimebag was gone. It would never be Pantera without any of those guys, especially Dime.

[Wilkesy1000]

Its a shame it'll never happen...but on the other hand i understand how vinnie feels. Maybe like a 25th anniversary of Dime's passing...just a one off show. You never know.

[doomplant]

F0ck's sake.. I don't know why this subject is still being brought up. THERE IS NO PANTERA WITHOUT DIME!

[brokndwn06]

couldnt agree more

[Bellion]

Wilkesy1000 wrote:

Its a shame it'll never happen...but on the other hand i understand how vinnie feels. Maybe like a 25th anniversary of Dime's passing...just a one off show. You never know.

Lol 25th anniversary, prolly other guys are not alive at tat time.

[Sid777]

I think it is totally comical how so many come on here to talk shit about Zakk Wylde's guitar playing ability when none of you could even hold his sack on the stage! Are you all smoking crack ****ing cocaine? This is ZAKK WYLDE we are talking about here!!! "No More Tears", remember that? It only has one of the greatest guitar solos EVER thrown down... hell, at least in the past 25 years. I don't hear other mutha****ers going half the speed that this cat flies on the six strings, and has been doing for DECADES!!! I saw that guy rock out the baddest live guitar solo with my own eyes once so I don't need to hear the HOT AIR coming from your MUD FLAPS on the subject of a dude who is clearly the greatest living guitar player, you lames! How the **** can ANY OF YOU get off coming on here spouting all this BULLSHIT about a MAN you wouldn't have the BALLS to even say hello to!! Zakk was Dime's best ****ing friend, man!! They loved each other LIKE GODDAMN FUCKING BROTHERS!!!!! Just like Philip and Vinnie loved each other like brothers at one time, this shit is the kinda SHIT all ****ing BROTHERS go through!!! So shut the FUCK UP about how this reunion/tribute idea is disrespectful cause they are gonna 'replace Dime and reform Pantera'. Again, are YOU retarded? Maybe YOU should READ what the ****ing Facebook cause is about!!!! And like the one comment said, if you don't want to go to the show, stay the **** home! To say that Zakk and a bevy of other guitar legends (Ace Frehley, Eddie Van Halen, Buckethead, Phil Demmel, Jerry Cantrell, Slash, etc..)couldn't pay Dime's songs some respect in a night of reunion between the surviving members is the most STUPID ASS THING I HAVE EVER FUCKING HEARD IN MY LIFE!! Now, how do you ALL like them apples? Long live CFH!!!!

[replica_]

hmmm...I dunno, I think it would be a bold career strategy for Dimebag if he came back from the dead to do a show.

[Sid777]

hmmm... replica? How is this for bold? Maybe you should just go back to bed and leave the rest of us alone. Come back from the dead? How in the FUCK do you interpret things, man??... are you one of those kids that lives in a special home with a rubber room? Shut up and go make me a ****ing sandwich!!

[AngelWolf]

what they should do is do a tribute show with the other 3 onstage and let people get up and play guitar with them like a one off with fellow musicians playing along with rex, vinnie and phil.

[JTNorquay]

What's with all the Hetfield and Hammett love? Certainly Metallica was influenced by Pantera and DEFINITELY vice versa, but I think there's some other better candidates. Mark Morton anyone?

[strat0blaster]

Alright, here's the common sense;

There will never be a Pantera reunion. Mostly because one of the band's members is dead, and last time I checked, not many deceased musicians are allowed to come back to life just to play a reunion tour that likely wouldn't have happened even if he WERE still alive.

And Vinnie's an ******* because he had no interest in the idea? Give me a break. If you think your desire to see Pantera play live again is more valid than the emotional scars of a man whose brother was shot to death in front of him on stage, there is something genuinely wrong with you.

[Jugulator_cro]

Sid777 wrote:

I think it is totally comical how so many come on here to talk shit about Zakk Wylde's guitar playing ability when none of you could even hold his sack on the stage! Are you all smoking crack ****ing cocaine? This is ZAKK WYLDE we are talking about here!!! "No More Tears", remember that? It only has one of the greatest guitar solos EVER thrown down... hell, at least in the past 25 years. I don't hear other mutha****ers going half the speed that this cat flies on the six strings, and has been doing for DECADES!!! I saw that guy rock out the baddest live guitar solo with my own eyes once so I don't need to hear the HOT AIR coming from your MUD FLAPS on the subject of a dude who is clearly the greatest living guitar player, you lames! How the **** can ANY OF YOU get off coming on here spouting all this BULLSHIT about a MAN you wouldn't have the BALLS to even say hello to!! Zakk was Dime's best ****ing friend, man!! They loved each other LIKE GODDAMN FUCKING BROTHERS!!!!! Just like Philip and Vinnie loved each other like brothers at one time, this shit is the kinda SHIT all ****ing BROTHERS go through!!! So shut the FUCK UP about how this reunion/tribute idea is disrespectful cause they are gonna 'replace Dime and reform Pantera'. Again, are YOU retarded? Maybe YOU should READ what the ****ing Facebook cause is about!!!! And like the one comment said, if you don't want to go to the show, stay the **** home! To say that Zakk and a bevy of other guitar legends (Ace Frehley, Eddie Van Halen, Buckethead, Phil Demmel, Jerry Cantrell, Slash, etc..)couldn't pay Dime's songs some respect in a night of reunion between the surviving members is the most STUPID ASS THING I HAVE EVER FUCKING HEARD IN MY LIFE!! Now, how do you ALL like them apples? Long live CFH!!!!

Amen brother.

[Most_Triumphant]

RockInPeaceDime wrote:

Most_Triumphant wrote:

In my mind Dime is somewhat replaceable, all they need to is find a really great guitar player, who has a shit tone.
I'm probably going to get a million down votes for this, but that's is what I think.

You can spend all your days finding that perfect tone, and Dime would spend all your days telling you it doesn't exist. He wasn't looking for some beautiful tone that made you feel fluffy. He had a tone that placed your balls into the hands of a burly man and smashed them against the wall. And it was one of the best ****ing tones for that reason. It was fine to be honest and it fit his phrasing every bit.

A perfect tone doesn't exist, true, but a good tone does. Look at Hammett and Wylde, neither are any better than Dime, yet I prefer their playing because I can actually listen to their guitars.

[Kelicon]

AxlVanhalen wrote:

No offense to Dime, but Pantera wasnt just Dime....seing Rex, Vinnie, and Phil all back together would be amazing! and Zakk is the only person that could fill in for Dime.....Dime and Zakk were like brothers and Zakk would do an amazing job in Dimes Honor!

I agree with that completely. it was the chemistry between the four of them. But I've also came the the same conclusion as CoreysMonster stated earlier... i don't want to hear 100x squeals randomly inserted into Pantera songs... other than Dime's. Lately I think Robb Flynn would be a better choice... other than Zakk and Dime's relationship.

[Rebel_Onslaught]

hahaha kirk hammett

[6-String_Madman]

Those fans will be happy to know that Vinnie Paul reportedly laughed the new offer "right off THE TABLE ".

[thewickerman512]

It pisses me off to see people on here saying that Dime was the Pantera sound. I'm sorry, yeah, he was a great guitar player, yeah, he made up a huge portion of their sound, and no the remaining members should not, imho, make any sort of new music with a new guitarist. However, people tend to overcredit Dime to the point that they detract from what the other three members brought to the table. Honestly, Pantera would be just as lost if Dime were still alive but they were missing Phil's vocals, or Vinnie's drumming. Need proof, Damageplan.

[rocker91]

It's not Pantera without Dime. And no offense to Zakk, but I don't think he can play clean enough to do Dime's solos justice.

[Red Robster]

Dime is dead. sorry, Im a huge fan. I got DIME tattooed on my body. It will never happen. Sorry

[Red Robster]

thewickerman512 says Dime was overcredited...dude. what are you talking about. Yes, I agree it took all of them. But who the hell can play Dimebag like Dimebag. Noone...Nooone

[GibsonMan321]

Everyone gives Zakk shit about his pinch harmonics when the fact is, it was a huge part of Dime's playing as well. Dime also invented an annoying as shit technique: his Squealy-divebomb-whammy-harmonic-catch thing.

[Scary Guy]

Sid777 wrote:

I think it is totally comical how so many come on here to talk shit about Zakk Wylde's guitar playing ability when none of you could even hold his sack on the stage! Are you all smoking crack ****ing cocaine? This is ZAKK WYLDE we are talking about here!!! "No More Tears", remember that? It only has one of the greatest guitar solos EVER thrown down... hell, at least in the past 25 years. I don't hear other mutha****ers going half the speed that this cat flies on the six strings, and has been doing for DECADES!!! I saw that guy rock out the baddest live guitar solo with my own eyes once so I don't need to hear the HOT AIR coming from your MUD FLAPS on the subject of a dude who is clearly the greatest living guitar player, you lames! How the **** can ANY OF YOU get off coming on here spouting all this BULLSHIT about a MAN you wouldn't have the BALLS to even say hello to!! Zakk was Dime's best ****ing friend, man!! They loved each other LIKE GODDAMN FUCKING BROTHERS!!!!! Just like Philip and Vinnie loved each other like brothers at one time, this shit is the kinda SHIT all ****ing BROTHERS go through!!! So shut the FUCK UP about how this reunion/tribute idea is disrespectful cause they are gonna 'replace Dime and reform Pantera'. Again, are YOU retarded? Maybe YOU should READ what the ****ing Facebook cause is about!!!! And like the one comment said, if you don't want to go to the show, stay the **** home! To say that Zakk and a bevy of other guitar legends (Ace Frehley, Eddie Van Halen, Buckethead, Phil Demmel, Jerry Cantrell, Slash, etc..)couldn't pay Dime's songs some respect in a night of reunion between the surviving members is the most STUPID ASS THING I HAVE EVER FUCKING HEARD IN MY LIFE!! Now, how do you ALL like them apples? Long live CFH!!!!

YOU FAIL DUDE, im sure Zakk who you say was like dime's brother would really like to hear you saying that shit about Dime. You obviously have some sort of crush/obsession with Zakk. Dime just has better rythmic sensibilities and skill deal with it.

[PsiGuy60]

Excuse me, but how exactly is this newsworthy?
Ever since they broke up, they've always turned down any reunions out of respect. It'd be newsworthy if they did reunite.

[Skuzzmo]

Sid777 wrote:

I think it is totally comical how so many come on here to talk shit about Zakk Wylde's guitar playing ability when none of you could even hold his sack on the stage! Are you all smoking crack ****ing cocaine? This is ZAKK WYLDE we are talking about here!!! "No More Tears", remember that? It only has one of the greatest guitar solos EVER thrown down... hell, at least in the past 25 years. I don't hear other mutha****ers going half the speed that this cat flies on the six strings, and has been doing for DECADES!!! I saw that guy rock out the baddest live guitar solo with my own eyes once so I don't need to hear the HOT AIR coming from your MUD FLAPS on the subject of a dude who is clearly the greatest living guitar player, you lames! How the **** can ANY OF YOU get off coming on here spouting all this BULLSHIT about a MAN you wouldn't have the BALLS to even say hello to!! Zakk was Dime's best ****ing friend, man!! They loved each other LIKE GODDAMN FUCKING BROTHERS!!!!! Just like Philip and Vinnie loved each other like brothers at one time, this shit is the kinda SHIT all ****ing BROTHERS go through!!! So shut the FUCK UP about how this reunion/tribute idea is disrespectful cause they are gonna 'replace Dime and reform Pantera'. Again, are YOU retarded? Maybe YOU should READ what the ****ing Facebook cause is about!!!! And like the one comment said, if you don't want to go to the show, stay the **** home! To say that Zakk and a bevy of other guitar legends (Ace Frehley, Eddie Van Halen, Buckethead, Phil Demmel, Jerry Cantrell, Slash, etc..)couldn't pay Dime's songs some respect in a night of reunion between the surviving members is the most STUPID ASS THING I HAVE EVER FUCKING HEARD IN MY LIFE!! Now, how do you ALL like them apples? Long live CFH!!!!

Just because YOU use capital LETTERS does not make your
POST anymore correct. YOU talk like you know SOMETHING that other people DON'T. YOU were not there. You do not KNOW the depth of Zakk and DIMES relationship. IN fact I would GUESS that you know no more than any other ****er here. So get off your pompous high horse, learn a little respect and understand that just cos you say something doesn't MAKE it right. Or are you retarded?

And btw, Zakk isn't that awesome.

[the_jackyl]

Pun intended?

[Freaking Out]

If it was Phil (or anyone in the band for that matter) who died and not Dime, nobody would barely give a shit I bet. Meaning the majority would be on board with the idea. Bunch of ****ing chodes.