Pantera (supported by Satiricon & Powerman 5000) 26th April 2000 – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton

A gap then ensued between school and university before the arrival of Pantera in Easter 2000. An awesome day spent in a local Wolverhampton pub was followed by supports bands Satyricon, and Powerman 5000, who both held their own, whilst being watched by the monstrous presence of Phil Anselmo on the side of the stage complete with ludicrous beard and inked arms. It was also partially memorable for the fact that Dave made a fool of himself when speaking to Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury in a backstage bar (though I can’t truly recall 1.how he did that or 2. whether I've embellished this memory through the filter of alcohol). 


Pantera were awesome, although they tended to favour the more recent songs, and neglected the Trendkill album completely, which is the reason for the half a point deduction on the score. “Yesterday Don’t Mean Shit,” “Revolution is My Name,” “Walk,” “A New Level,” “Hostile,” “Domination,” “PC Sledge,” “Becoming,” “Hellbound,” and “Cowboys” were all blasted out to perfection. Vinnie’s drumming was impressive, whilst watching Dimebag on guitar was spellbinding, particularly in light of his tragic death a few years later.

9.5 out of 10

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