Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, formed in 1981. The group's best-known lineup consisted of the Abbott brothers, 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. Pantera is regarded as one of the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history, having sold around 40 million records worldwide, and being nominated four times at the Grammys. Having started as a glam metal band, Pantera released three albums in the mid-1980s with lead vocalist Terry Glaze. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera hired Anselmo in 1987 and released Power Metal in 1988. They secured a record deal with major label Atco the following year.
| Origin | Arlington, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Groove metal, thrash metal, heavy metal, glam metal (early) |
| Years active | 1981–2003 |
| Labels | Metal Magic, Atco, Rhino, East West, Elektra |
| Associated acts | Damageplan, Down, Rebel Meets Rebel |
| Past members | Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul, Terry Glaze, Rex Brown, Phil Anselmo |
About Pantera
Originating as a glam metal band, this heavy metal outfit began to earn international fame with the release of their fifth album Cowboys from Hell. Their follow-up, Vulgar Display of Power, was a success as well but it was album number seven, Far Beyond Driven that topped charts in the US and Australia.
Achievement of Pantera
In 1997, they released a live album titled Official Live: 101 Proof. The group disbanded in 2003.
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