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Once Philip Anselmo joined Pantera, history was forever changed by the band’s spirit of punishing riffs, searing solos, and unrelenting sonic haymakers, with 1990’s Cowboys from Hell cementing their legacy as one of metal’s most galvanizing innovators. In 2022, Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown decided to honor the late Abbott brothers, Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, by bringing Pantera back to the masses with a world tour. Longtime friends and collaborators Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante are filling in on guitar and drum duties, respectively, giving seasoned fans an exhilarating run of performances while picking up newcomers along the way. Sweetwater’s Nick Bowcott caught up with Zakk Wylde to talk all things gear, touring, and what it means to take up the gauntlet of his dear, much-missed friend, the legendary Dimebag Darrell. Check it out!
00:00 — Intro & Ear Damage!
01:19 — Zakk’s Pantera Celebration Rig
01:30 — Why Rig Tours Matter
02:37 — Noise Gate vs. Tap Dancing!
03:23 — Less Is More
05:09 — Zakk & EMG: The Backstory
07:47 — Zakk Wylde’s Pedalboard
08:41 — The Grady Champion Factor
09:47 — Roland JC-120
11:35 — Zakk’s Advice: Gear & Tone
12:44 — There’s No Such Thing as “Best”!
13:57 — Final Thoughts & Marriage Advice?
15:00 — It’s a Wrap!
Stream classic Pantera tracks on the go ?
Apple Music ? https://music.apple.com/us/artist/pantera/155209
Spotify ? https://open.spotify.com/artist/14pVkFUHDL207LzLHtSA18?si=ku-p5PQ_TZ2qRRV0muYmFg
Amazon Music ? https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0011ZU73I/pantera?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_DpW72IuufO82cYJCDJC2lFziq
Tidal ? https://tidal.com/browse/artist/6373
Keep up with Zakk Wylde and Pantera on social media?
Instagram: @zakkwyldebls ? https://www.instagram.com/zakkwyldebls/
Instagram: @panteraofficial ? https://www.instagram.com/panteraofficial/
Facebook: zakkwylde ? https://www.facebook.com/zakkwylde
Facebook: Pantera ? https://www.facebook.com/Pantera
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