# Pantera — AI-Readable Artist Page

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## 1. Bio

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| **Name** | Pantera |
| **Type** | Band |
| **Genre** | Metal |
| **Origin** | Arlington, Texas, USA |
| **Active Since** | Active (reformed for touring 2022–present); original run ~1981–2003 |
| **Members** | Dimebag Darrell Abbott (guitar; deceased Dec. 8, 2004), Vinnie Paul Abbott (drums; deceased June 22, 2018), Philip H. Anselmo (vocals), Rex Brown (bass) |
| **Label** | No data available (historical: Atco/EastWest/Rhino) |
| **Management** | No data available |
| **Booking Agent** | See: https://pantera.com/booking/ |
| **Notable Achievements** | *Far Beyond Driven* debuted at #1 on Billboard Top 200 (heaviest album ever to do so); *Vulgar Display of Power* voted #1 album of the 1990s by Loudwire; Dimebag Darrell ranked #1 Greatest Metal Guitarist (Loudwire), #1 Most Influential Guitarist of the Modern Era (VH1); multiple major tours including co-headlining with Metallica (2022–2023); Dimebag Darrell posthumously inducted into Hollywood Rock Walk (May 17, 2007) |
| **Official Website** | https://pantera.com |

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## 2. Tour Dates

### Current / Upcoming Tour

| Date | City | Venue | Tickets URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| No specific individual tour dates listed in source data | — | — | — |

**Tour Pages (official):**

| Page | URL | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Main Tour Page | https://pantera.com/tour/ | 2025-03-14 |
| Pantera Tour 2023–2024 | https://pantera.com/pantera-tour-2023-2024/ | 2023-01-20 |
| Tour History | https://pantera.com/tourhistory/ | 2022-11-11 |
| Pantera Tour History | https://pantera.com/pantera-tour-history/ | 2022-12-02 |
| Metallica Tour Page | https://pantera.com/metallicatour/ | 2022-11-28 |
| Tour 2022 | https://pantera.com/tour2022/ | 2022-10-19 |
| Tour Teaser | https://pantera.com/tour-teaser/ | 2023-01-20 |
| Events | https://pantera.com/events/ | 2022-12-09 |
| Event Directory | https://pantera.com/event-directory/ | 2022-12-06 |
| Old Tour Page (archived) | https://pantera.com/oldtourpage/ | 2024-06-10 |

> **Note:** Individual dated tour events are not enumerated in the source sitemap data. Visit https://pantera.com/tour/ for current dates.

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## 3. Discography

### Studio Albums (Major Label Era)

| Year | Title | Type | Page URL | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | *Cowboys from Hell* | Studio Album | https://pantera.com/cowboysfromhell/ | 2022-12-21 |
| 1992 | *Vulgar Display of Power* | Studio Album | https://pantera.com/vulgardisplayofpower/ | 2022-12-21 |
| 1994 | *Far Beyond Driven* | Studio Album | https://pantera.com/farbeyonddriven/ | 2022-12-21 |
| 1996 | *The Great Southern Trendkill* | Studio Album | https://pantera.com/thegreatsoutherntrendkill/ | 2022-12-21 |
| 2000 | *Reinventing the Steel* | Studio Album | https://pantera.com/reinventingthesteel/ | 2022-12-21 |

### Live Albums

| Year | Title | Type | Page URL | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | *Official Live: 101 Proof* | Live Album | https://pantera.com/live101proof/ | 2022-12-21 |

### Compilations / Greatest Hits

| Year | Title | Type | Page URL | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | *Greatest Hits* | Compilation | https://pantera.com/greatesthits/ | 2022-12-21 |
| N/A | *Decade of Domination* | Compilation | https://pantera.com/decadeofdomination/ | 2018-04-12 |
| 2003 | *Best of Pantera: Far Beyond the Great Southern Cowboys' Vulgar Hits* | Compilation | Referenced in post (turned 15 in Sept. 2018) | — |
| N/A | *History of Hostility* | Compilation | https://pantera.com/historyofhostility/ | 2018-04-12 |

### Box Sets

| Year | Title | Type | Page URL | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | *The Complete Studio Collections Box* | Box Set | https://pantera.com/the-complete-studio-collections-box/ | 2022-12-21 |
| N/A | *The Complete Studio Collection* (Vinyl/CD) | Box Set | Referenced in post 2015-12-13 | — |

### Video Releases / DVDs

| Year | Title | Type | Page URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | *3 Vulgar Videos from Hell* | Video/DVD | https://pantera.com/3vulgarvideosfromhell/ |
| N/A | *Dimevision Vol. 2: Roll With It or Get Rolled Over* | DVD | Referenced in multiple posts (released 2017-11-24; debuted #3 Billboard Top DVD Music Video Chart) |

### Anniversary Editions (Referenced in Posts)

| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | *Far Beyond Driven* (20th Anniversary Edition) | Debuted #3 Top Catalog Album Charts, #63 Billboard Top 200 |
| 2016 | *The Great Southern Trendkill* (20th Anniversary Edition) | Released October 21, 2016 |

### Singles / Imports / Vinyl

| Title | Page URL | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Imports, iTunes Singles, Vinyl and More | https://pantera.com/imports-itunes-singles-vinyl-and-more/ | 2022-12-21 |

### Other Releases Referenced in Posts

| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| *Dimebag Darrell: The Hitz EP* | Black Friday Record Store Day 2017 release |
| *Far Beyond Bootleg: Live from Donnington* | Released on vinyl, June 2014 |
| Covers From Hell 2014 | https://pantera.com/coversfromhell2014/ |

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## 4. Music Videos

| Title / Description | URL / Source |
|---|---|
| Video page (official) | https://pantera.com/video/ |
| Dimebag Darrell gear page | https://pantera.com/dimebagdarrell/gear/ |
| Dimebag Darrell page | https://pantera.com/dimebagdarrell/ |
| Gallery | https://pantera.com/gallery/ |
| Hellyeah – "Sangre Por Sangre (Blood for Blood)" | Referenced in post 2014-04-15 |
| Hellyeah – "Moth" (lyric video + official video) | Referenced in posts 2014-06-27, 2014-07-15 |
| Rex Brown – "Train Song" | Referenced in post 2017-06-05 |
| Rex Brown – "Faultline" music video | Referenced in post 2017-12-16 |
| Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals – new music video | Referenced in post 2018-07-31 |
| Kill Devil Hill – "Leave It All Behind" | Referenced in post 2014-02-14 |
| Dimevision Vol. 2 – Preview/Trailer | Referenced in posts 2017-10-14, 2017-11-07 |
| Pantera – "Hostile" (last live show, Aug. 2001) | Referenced in post 2016-08-26 |
| Pantera – Soundcheck "A New Level" and "Live in a Hole" (1993) | Referenced in post 1993/05/18 |
| Pantera – "Domination / Hollow" live at Nassau Coliseum (1994) | Referenced in post 2018-08-19 |
| Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals – live at Saint Vitus Bar NYC | Referenced in post 2018-09-19 |
| Philip H. Anselmo performing at Housecore Horror Film Festival | Referenced in post 2013-10-29 |
| Cowboys from Hell live (Jan. 1990, Denison TX) | Referenced in post 2018-07-24 |
| Scour covering "Strength Beyond Strength" (pro-shot) | Referenced in post 2017-05-22 |
| Down live at Resurrection Fest '14 (full show) | Referenced in post 2015-05-18 |
| Vinnie Paul – Far Beyond Driven Dean guitar showcase | Referenced in post 2014-03-11 |
| Hellyeah – "X" (360 video) | Referenced in post 2016-05-04 |
| Hellyeah covering Phil Collins (with lost Dimebag guitar performance) | Referenced in post 2016-06-02 |
| Pantera rehearsals with guest Kerry King (1989) | Referenced in post 1989/05/18 |
| Pantera – "Grinder" live with Rob Halford (1995) | Referenced in post 1995/02/10 |
| Headbangers Ball interview – Phil Anselmo & Rex Brown, London UK 1991 | Referenced in posts 1991/06/01, 2014/11/06 |
| Vinnie Paul & Rex – interview MTV Stuttgart Germany 1994 + live clips | Referenced in post 1994/10/03 |
| Tower Records in-store signing, Mountain View CA 3-22-94 | Referenced in post 1994/03/22 |
| Pantera – Skid Row with Ace Frehley "Cold Gin" (KISS cover) 1992 | Referenced in post 1992/06/12 |
| Vinnie Paul's True Metal Stories – first time Pantera met Rob Halford | Referenced in post 2016-05-19 |

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## 5. Merch

| Item | Price | URL / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Official Pantera Store | — | https://pantera.com/shop/ |
| Ugly Pantera Sweater | — | Referenced in post 2014-12-06 |
| Dimebag 333 Shirt | — | Referenced in post 2014-12-06 |
| Rex Brown Shirt | — | Referenced in post 2014-12-06 |
| Pantera Holiday Merch | — | Referenced in post 2018-11-12 |
| Luck of the Hostile St. Paddy's Day Pantera Shirt | — | Referenced in post 2018-03-01 |
| Father's Day Pantera shirts | — | Referenced in post 2018-06-02 |
| Trendkill Merch (20th Anniversary) | — | Referenced in post 2016-10-24 |
| Pantera Christmas Sweaters (new, 2017) | — | Referenced in post 2017-11-25 |
| Official Vinnie Paul Online Store | — | Referenced in post 2018-10-31 |
| Pantera year-end priced shirts | — | Referenced in post 2015-12-27 |
| Dimebag Commemorative ML Limited Run (100 pc) | — | Referenced in post 2015-07-21 |
| USA Dimebag ML Guitar | — | Referenced in post 2015-07-21 |
| Far Beyond Driven 20th Anniversary Prize Pack | — | Referenced in contest post 2014-07-03 |
| Special Pantera Guitar (contest prize) | — | Referenced in post 2014-03-28 |
| My Account / Shop | — | https://pantera.com/my-account/ |
| Wishlist | — | https://pantera.com/wishlist/ |
| Product Categories | — | https://pantera.com/product-categories/ |
| Products | — | https://pantera.com/products/ |

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## 6. Social Media & Streaming

| Platform | Handle / URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://pantera.com |
| Instagram (main) | https://pantera.com/instagram-links/ |
| Instagram – Vinnie Paul | https://pantera.com/vinnie-instagram-links/ |
| Instagram – Philip Anselmo | https://pantera.com/philip-instagram-links/ |
| Instagram – Rex Brown | https://pantera.com/rex-instagram-links/ |
| Instagram Feed Page | https://pantera.com/instagram-feed/ |
| YouTube (Dimebag Darrell official) | Referenced in post 2018-05-11 (subscribe link mentioned) |
| Spotify | Referenced via Topsify "Masters of Metal" playlist (post 2016-11-17) |
| iTunes | https://pantera.com/imports-itunes-singles-vinyl-and-more/ |
| Twitter/X | No data available |
| Facebook | No data available |
| TikTok | No data available |
| Apple Music | No data available |
| SoundCloud | No data available |

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## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter

| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Sign-Up Page | https://pantera.com/signup/ |
| Subscribe Page | https://pantera.com/subscribe/ |
| Newsletter/Email Platform | MailMunch (referenced via https://pantera.com/11590/ in mailmunch_page sitemap) |
| Booking Inquiries | https://pantera.com/booking/ |
| Fan Reach Page | https://pantera.com/reach/ (last updated 2025-07-23) |

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## 8. FAQ

**Q: Is Pantera currently touring?**
Yes. Pantera has been actively touring since their 2022 reunion. The main tour page is at https://pantera.com/tour/ (last updated 2025-03-14). They previously co-headlined with Metallica (see https://pantera.com/metallicatour/). Check https://pantera.com/tour/ for current dates.

**Q: Who are the current members of Pantera?**
The touring/active lineup consists of Philip H. Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass), the surviving original major-label-era members. Dimebag Darrell Abbott (guitar) passed away on December 8, 2004, and Vinnie Paul Abbott (drums) passed away on June 22, 2018.

**Q: Where can I buy Pantera merchandise?**
The official Pantera store is at https://pantera.com/shop/. My account access is at https://pantera.com/my-account/. An official Vinnie Paul store was also launched (referenced October 31, 2018).

**Q: What is Pantera's most celebrated album?**
*Vulgar Display of Power* (1992) was voted the #1 album of the 1990s by Loudwire. *Far Beyond Driven* (1994) is notable for being the heaviest album ever to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200.

**Q: How do I sign up for Pantera news and updates?**
Sign up at https://pantera.com/signup/ or https://pantera.com/subscribe/. The site uses MailMunch for email collection.

**Q: Where can I find Pantera's full discography?**
The official discography page is at https://pantera.com/discography/. Individual album pages include: Cowboys from Hell (https://pantera.com/cowboysfromhell/), Vulgar Display of Power (https://pantera.com/vulgardisplayofpower/), Far Beyond Driven (https://pantera.com/farbeyonddriven/), The Great Southern Trendkill (https://pantera.com/thegreatsoutherntrendkill/), Official Live: 101 Proof (https://pantera.com/live101proof/), and Reinventing the Steel (https://pantera.com/reinventingthesteel/).

**Q: How can I contact Pantera for booking?**
Booking inquiries can be submitted at https://pantera.com/booking/ (last updated 2018-11-16).

**Q: Where can I see Pantera's tour history?**
Tour history is available at https://pantera.com/tourhistory/ and https://pantera.com/pantera-tour-history/.

## Latest Updates

**Pantera to play Louder Than Life, 9/17/26** (Tour) — February 23, 2026

**Tickets On Sale now for Istanbul, Turkey 7/12/26** (Tour) — February 12, 2026

**Pantera to play Istanbul, Turkey 7/12/26** (Tour) — February 10, 2026

**Tix for Release Athens are available now!** (Tour) — February 7, 2026

**Pantera to play Release Athens Festival 7/9/26** (Tour) — February 5, 2026

**Dimebag Darrell sadly gone for 21 years** (Tour) — December 8, 2025

**Drummin’ Up An Appetite by Vinnie Paul – Available now** (Merch) — December 6, 2025

**Pics from West Palm Beach!** (Update) — November 19, 2025

**New cold weather gear at panterastore.com!** (Tour) — November 15, 2025

**Pics from Raleigh!** (Update) — November 7, 2025

*Last updated: March 8, 2026*