Ever because it was introduced a number of months in the past, Pantera’s reunion has remained controversial, with numerous diehard followers and fellow musicians both championing or condemning it. Now, Lars Ulrich has shared his views on each their revised line-up – Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante – and Pantera opening for Metallica on their upcoming North American stadium tour.
In a brand new dialog with Revolver (printed on March 17), Ulrich was blunt and transient as he supplied assist to the newly reformed thrash quartet:
I believe that the concept that they’re out celebrating the music and the magic of Pantera is … I do know there’s been numerous discuss in the neighborhood about whether or not folks assist that or not. However I am the kind of individual, if Glenn Hughes needs to exit and play a Deep Purple set, I would assist that. I am at all times in favor of individuals following their musical and inventive ambitions; so this Pantera reunion, I believe, is nice. And clearly having Charlie [Benante] up there’s nice.
As for Pantera supporting Metallica throughout the North American leg of their 2023 – 2024 “M72 World Tour” (in honor of their newest LP, 72 Seasons, which arrives on April 14), Ulrich commented: “I noticed a video from one of many Mexico reveals that felt like they have been within the pocket. It’s going to be enjoyable to have them out.”
His enthusiasm isn’t too shocking given the 2 bands’ historical past. Throughout the identical interview, Ulrich mirrored:
We met the [Abbott] brothers on the Journey the Lightning tour and have become associates with them. This was in Dallas in — what — 1622 or one thing? It was about 400 years in the past. We clearly beloved each of them, and so they had a posse down there, and we’d see them at any time when we got here by means of Texas. We watched the band evolve over time from extra rock vibes into that artistic, distinctive drive that they grew to become. So, we have had a relationship with them for many years and a long time.
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In different information, Metallica simply purchased a vinyl urgent plant (to the delight of Jack White). They’ve additionally shared new art work from The Metallica Black Field exhibit of their digital museum, in addition to debuted the third single from 72 Seasons, “If Darkness Had a Son.” After all, we’ve received you lined on the subject of the music’s lyrics, in addition to how Twitter reacted to it.
There’s loads occurring with Pantera, too! For example, they’ll be becoming a member of Godsmack, Rob Zombie and Limp Bizkit as headliners on the 2023 Rocklahoma pageant this September.
So, what do you consider Ulrich’s ideas on Pantera? Tell us!
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Metallica 2023 World Tour Dates
April 27 – Amsterdam NL @ Cruijff Area
April 29 – Amsterdam NL @ Cruijff Area
Might 17 – Paris FR @ Stade de France
Might 19 – Paris FR @ Stade de France
Might 26 – Hamburg DE @ Volksparkstadion
Might 28 – Hamburg DE @ Volksparkstadion
June 16 – Gothenburg SE @ Ullevi Stadium
June 18 – Gothenburg SE @ Ullevi Stadium
Aug. 4 – East Rutherford, N.J. @ MetLife Stadium
Aug. 6 – East Rutherford, N.J. @ MetLife Stadium
Aug. 11 – Montreal, Quebec @ Stade Olympique
Aug. 13 – Montreal, Quebec @ Stade Olympique
Aug. 18 – Arlington, Texas @ AT&T Stadium
Aug. 20 – Arlington, Texas @ AT&T Stadium
Aug. 25 – Inglewood, Calif. @ SoFi Stadium
Aug. 27 – Inglewood, Calif. @ SoFi Stadium
Sept. 1 – Glendale, Ariz. @ State Farm Stadium
Sept. 3 – Glendale, Ariz. @ State Farm Stadium
Nov. 3 – St. Louis, Mo. @ The Dome
Nov. 5 – St. Louis, Mo. @ The Dome
Nov. 10 – Detroit, Mich. @ Ford Discipline
Nov. 12 – Detroit, Mich. @ Ford Discipline
Might 24, 2024 – Munich DE @ Olympiastadion
Might 26, 2024 – Munich DE @ Olympiastadion
June 7, 2024 – Helsinki FI @ Olympic Stadium
June 9, 2024 – Helsinki FI @ Olympic Stadium
June 14, 2024 – Copenhagen DK @ Parken Stadium
June 16, 2024 – Copenhagen DK @ Parken Stadium
July 5, 2024 – Warsaw PL @ PGE Narodowy
July 7, 2024 – Warsaw PL @ PGE Narodowy
July 12, 2024 – Madrid ES @ Estadio Cívitas
July 14, 2024 – Madrid ES @ Estadio Cívitas
Aug. 2, 2024 – Foxborough, Mass. @ Gillette Stadium
Aug. 4, 2024 – Foxborough, Mass. @ Gillette Stadium
Aug. 9, 2024 – Chicago, Unwell. @ Soldier Discipline
Aug. 11, 2024 – Chicago, Unwell. @ Soldier Discipline
Aug. 16, 2024 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ US Financial institution Stadium
Aug. 18, 2024 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ US Financial institution Stadium
Aug. 23, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta @ Commonwealth
Aug. 25, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta @ Commonwealth
Aug. 30, 2024 – Seattle, Wash. @ Lumen Discipline
Sept. 1, 2024 – Seattle, Wash. @ Lumen Discipline
Sept. 20, 2024 – Mexico Metropolis, Mexico @ Foro Sol
Sept. 22, 2024 – Mexico Metropolis, Mexico @ Foro Sol
Sept. 27, 2024 – Mexico Metropolis, Mexico @ Foro Sol
Sept. 29, 2024 – Mexico Metropolis, Mexico @ Foro Sol
