Final week, Billboard broke the information {that a} Pantera tour would happen in 2023, later revealing that Ozzy Osbourne guitarist and Black Label Society guitarist Zakk Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante would spherical out the lineup. Now, Wylde has spoken in regards to the new lineup, marking the primary official remark from any of the 4 members in regards to the plans.
When Wylde sat down with Danny Wimmer Presents hosts Jose Mangin and Matt Pinfield on the Inkcarceration competition in Ohio for an interview, one of many early subjects of dialogue was naturally Pantera. Manging defined the deep connection each Wylde and Benante have with Pantera, referring to the 2 musicians as “household,” which is vital when contemplating the group’s legacy.
“When Vinnie [Paul] was nonetheless alive, when the fellows had been all speaking about doing it,” Wylde begins (transcription through The PRP), “I simply at all times instructed them, I mentioned, ‘After all I’d… For those who requested me, why would I not do it? I’m going to honor Dime.’ It might be like Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell asking Eric Clapton if he would exit and honor Jimi [Hendrix] and Eric taking part in Jimi‘s stuff and singing Jimi‘s songs they usually’re going out because the ‘Jimi Hendrix celebration.’ And he’s going honor his buddy and he’s going play his songs. I believe it’s an attractive factor.”
“Once we do the ‘Dimebash‘… it’s a celebration of Dime‘s greatness. It’s a Pantera celebration — that’s what it’s,” says Wylde.”
“Similar to taking part in Saint [Randy] Roads’ stuff or Jake [E. Lee’s] stuff or any of the fellows, Once I’m concerned with the Expertise Hendrix [tour] you be taught the songs…,” Wylde went on when Mangin requested what Pantera songs he had began studying. “It is an attractive factor. You’re celebrating Vinnie and Dime‘s greatness and also you’re celebrating all of the mountains that Pantera conquered and crushed,” he continues.
“Clearly, it’s not Pantera,” Wylde clarifies, “Pantera is these 4 guys — it’s Phil [Anselmo], Rex [Brown], Dime and Vinnie. However it’s similar to when [Led] Zeppelin went out with Jason Bonham taking part in, it was phenomenal. It instructed Jason, I used to be simply, like, ‘Dude, you crushed it, man. Your dad might be bawling.’ It’s a terrific factor simply to listen to them play that music once more.”
“I’m past honored to be part of it,” concludes Wylde.
Watch the complete interview beneath.
Not a lot is understood about Pantera’s future plans aside from a return to the stage is predicted in 2023. As of press time, no statements have been communicated instantly from the band’s official channels.
In the meantime, catch Black Label Society on tour with Anthrax and Hatebreed at these dates. Get tickets right here.
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