Pantera

thumb|Dimebag Darrell, Phil Anselmo, Vinnie Paul and Rex Brown Pantera (Spanish for "Panther") was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, formed in 1981. The group's best-known lineup consisted of the Abbott brothers—drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell—along with vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown. In addition to their development and popularization of the groove metal subgenre, Pantera is credited for being part of the second wave of thrash metal scene from the late 1980s to early-to-mid 1990s. Song Lyrics thumb|What is my name?Revolution... All songs written by Pantera, unless noted. Metal Magic (1983) In this day and time of metal magicWe need rock and rollWe need PANTERA! Ride My Rocket Projects in the Jungle (1984) It's the same corruption, everywhere I lookThere's a brand new rule inside a brand new bookSome people claim that the devil is looseThey blame it all on the rock 'n' roll youthThat don't stop me, I'm on a rollI found the noise, bangin' my soulSo take it up, loud as you canThere's just one rule that I understandI'll stick my fist, high in the airI'll make a sign, 'cause I don't careHeavy Metal Rules! Heavy Metal Rules I Am the Night (1985) !!THGIN TA SEVIL LATEM I Am the Night WARNING a general surgeonhas warned that D*G*T*T*Mmay be hazardous to you mental,as well as "METAL" health.To obtain maximum benefitfollow these "easy to follow"instructions:(1) barricade your door(2) lock all existing exits(3) place your stereo volume on 11(4) lay back with your favorite indulgence and "communicate"All pussy cats, guitars, Budweiserbotties, power hitters, primal gruntsand recorded bullshit are partof yet another "Metal Magic"Mystery Tour created byDiamond Darrell and the "BEAST"of PANTERA....BEWARE!!!!!!! D*G*T*T*M" (Darrell Goes to the Movies) Power Metal (1988) In these timesOf confusion and sinWe must redeemOur human waysThis force thatFights to liveWill fightTill it diesAnd rise againTo save the day Rock the World Cowboys from Hell (1990) You see us coming and you all together run for cover! We're takin' over this town! Cowboys from Hell Here we come reach for your gunAnd you better listen my friend, you seeIts been slow down below,Aimed at you were the cowboys from hellDeed is done again, we've wonAin't talking no tall tales friendcause high noon, your doomComin for you were the cowboys from hell Cowboys from Hell I know what's right or wrongAnd my belief is strongerThan your advicePeople, they go to warBecause religion gives themReason to fightSacrifice, die for prideA group that catersNo one's feesOr synthetic deitiesIs where I belongMy stand is the human raceWithout a label or a faceSo they can lick my sack Heresy The way we wereThe chance to save my soulAnd my concern is now in vainBelieve the wordI will unlock my doorAnd pass the cemetery gates Cemetery Gates Agony is the price that you'll pay in the endDomination consumes you then calls you a friend Domination thumb|So now, this is the artTo shred... it's only emotion So now, this is the artTo shred... it's only emotion The Art of Shredding Vulgar Display of Power (1992) thumb|The releasing of anger can better any medicine under the sun The releasing of anger can better any medicine under the sun Mouth for War Now a new look in my eyes my spirit riseForget the pastPresent tense works and lastsGot shit onPissed onSpit onStepped onFucked withPointed at by lesser men A New Level Re-Spect!Walk!What did you say?!Re-Spect!Walk!Are you talking to me?!Are you talking to me?!No way, punk! Walk I'd kill myself for you, and I'd kill you for myself. This Love It's time to spread the wordLet the voice be heardAll of us, one of us, all of usDominate and take the motherfucking world Rise thumb|Mass prediction, unificationBreathing life into our lungsEVERY creed and EVERY kindTo give us depth for strength Mass prediction, unificationBreathing life into our lungsEVERY creed and EVERY kindTo give us depth for strength Rise Far Beyond Driven (1994) Hard as a rock. Shut like a lock. Strength Beyond Strength The Great Southern Trendkill (1996) My foesThey can't destroy my bodyColliding slowLike life itself. 10's Cheap cocaine, a dry inhale, the pills that kill and take the pain away. Suicide Note Pt. I It's not worth the time to tryto replenish a rotting lifeI'll end the problemfacing nothingfuck you offfuck you all! Suicide Note Pt. II thumb|The trend is dead! And throughout the day, mankind played with grenades.Cold-hearted worldAnd in night, they might bait the pentagram.Extinguishing the sunWash away manTake him with the floods! Floods The trend is dead! The Underground in America Reinventing the Steel (2000) Yesterday don't mean shitWhat's over is over and nothing betweenYesterday don't mean shitBecause tomorrow's a day you have to face! Yesterday Don't Mean Shit What is my name?Revolution... Revolution Is My Name Quotes about Pantera As the masters of “groove metal,” Pantera were at the epicenter of heavy music during the ‘90s and to this day they’re regarded as having one of most widespread influences on modern metal and hardcore. Quentin Thane Singer of Forbes (June 15, 2024) External links Pantera (band) Official website Category:American bands Category:Groove metal Category:Thrash metal