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 temporary as he provided assist to the newly reformed thrash quartet:
I feel that the concept they’re out celebrating the music and the magic of Pantera is … I do know there’s been quite a lot of 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 might assist that. I am all the time in favor of individuals following their musical and inventive ambitions; so this Pantera reunion, I feel, is sweet. And clearly having Charlie [Benante] up there may be nice.
As for Pantera supporting Metallica during 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 will be enjoyable to have them out.”
His enthusiasm isn’t too stunning given the 2 bands’ historical past. Throughout the identical interview, Ulrich mirrored:
We met the [Abbott] brothers on the Experience the Lightning tour and have become mates with them. This was in Dallas in — what — 1622 or one thing? It was about 400 years in the past. We clearly liked each of them, they usually had a posse down there, and we might see them at any time when we got here by way of Texas. We watched the band evolve over time from extra rock vibes into that inventive, distinctive drive that they grew to become. So, we have had a relationship with them for many years and many years.
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In different information, Metallica simply bought a vinyl pressing plant (to the delight of Jack White). They’ve additionally shared new artwork from The Metallica Black Box exhibit of their virtual museum, in addition to debuted the third single from 72 Seasons, “If Darkness Had a Son.” In fact, we’ve obtained you coated in relation to the song’s lyrics, in addition to how Twitter reacted to it.
There’s a lot happening with Pantera, too! For example, they’ll be becoming a member of Godsmack, Rob Zombie and Limp Bizkit as headliners on the 2023 Rocklahoma festival 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
Could 17 – Paris FR @ Stade de France
Could 19 – Paris FR @ Stade de France
Could 26 – Hamburg DE @ Volksparkstadion
Could 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 Subject
Nov. 12 – Detroit, Mich. @ Ford Subject
Could 24, 2024 – Munich DE @ Olympiastadion
Could 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 Subject
Aug. 11, 2024 – Chicago, Unwell. @ Soldier Subject
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 Subject
Sept. 1, 2024 – Seattle, Wash. @ Lumen Subject
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
