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Pantera to tour with Zakk Wylde?
« on: October 02, 2012, 10:51:56 PM »
Surprised we haven't done this yet! Not sure what to think. I would be worried about Zakk not doing it justice and coating everything with wah, pinch harmonics and chorus but would hope he'd be more respectful than that!

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Re: Pantera to tour with Zakk Wylde?
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2012, 11:18:40 PM »
Kerry King did a really good version of 'Mouth For War' at the Marshall gig a few weeks ago.

As you say, I think Zakk would try and just pinch harmonic everything  :lol:
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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2012, 12:35:25 AM »
I'm sure Zakk would do a reasonable job, but honestly what's the point of this whole idea (apart from the obviou$$$)?

Pantera was Dimebag.  It's not like finding a replacement guitarist for the Ozzy Osbourne band.
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Re: Pantera to tour with Zakk Wylde?
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2012, 12:39:10 AM »
Yeah that's kinda what I'm thinking as well!

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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2012, 02:03:25 PM »
I'm sure Zakk would do a reasonable job, but honestly what's the point of this whole idea (apart from the obviou$$$)?

Pantera was Dimebag.  It's not like finding a replacement guitarist for the Ozzy Osbourne band.

I actually disagree here. Had Randy lived another 5-10 years and then passed, they would have probably not gone on. It was just so early in that bands career they couldn't drop everything and stop. Pantera IMO did everything they needed to do, Ozzy's band hadn't yet.

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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2012, 02:16:22 PM »
I'm sure Zakk would do a reasonable job, but honestly what's the point of this whole idea (apart from the obviou$$$)?

Pantera was Dimebag.  It's not like finding a replacement guitarist for the Ozzy Osbourne band.

I actually disagree here. Had Randy lived another 5-10 years and then passed, they would have probably not gone on. It was just so early in that bands career they couldn't drop everything and stop. Pantera IMO did everything they needed to do, Ozzy's band hadn't yet.

You could be right, but I'm talking about what did happen, not what might have happened.  :wink:

It's often been said that Randy Rhoads was planning to leave the band at some point anyway, to concentrate on classical guitar.
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Re: Pantera to tour with Zakk Wylde?
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2012, 05:38:08 PM »
might be alright. I mean i know it's the thing to rag on zakk, but he's a killer player. they could have picked far worse.

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Re: Pantera to tour with Zakk Wylde?
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2012, 09:45:51 AM »
I think Zakk is pro enough to play anything, really. It's probably down to the fact that they are friends with him and know him.
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« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2012, 10:03:51 AM »
Yeah he's obviously a good player, I just think if his solo/ozzy stuff is anything to go by then he can lack taste and definitely over-does the wah and harmonics :lol:

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« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2012, 12:56:36 PM »
Whenever I find myself hating Zakk or doubting his abilities, I just remind myself how much I love Pride & Glory....


But...... I still don't understand why Pantera would consider touring again, with Zakk or anyone else.  Pantera without Dimebag is not Pantera, simple as that.  I can't imagine there are any fans who've spent the last few years expecting, or hoping, they'd ever "reform".  Dime's death drew a line under the band, surely?

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Re: Pantera to tour with Zakk Wylde?
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2012, 01:20:09 PM »
in fairness, no one from the band has actually said they will do it, and have even said it's unlikely.  Vinnie Paul said that if they were to do something, Zakk would be the man.  Phil Anselmo agreed that Zakk would be best for the job, and says he had a conversation with Zakk where he said he'd love to if it ever happened.  but, Vinnie won't have anything to do with Anselmo.  there's a major grudge there, which is hardly surprising.  a lot of people feel that Anselmo bears some responsibility for Darrel's death, which is of course ridiculous, but, from an emotional point of view, understandable.
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Re: Pantera to tour with Zakk Wylde?
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2012, 06:59:43 PM »
I think this would be awesome.

I cant stand dimebag in any way especially his tone.

Whereas zakk has a far better tone and feel.

Also dimebag was also one to abuse the pinches live so I it probably wont matter if zakk does anyway.

One thing that I think is especially great about this is the fact that people who never got to see them live will get a chance. If it happens ill definitely be going.
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Re: Pantera to tour with Zakk Wylde?
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2012, 07:16:58 PM »
Yeah he's obviously a good player, I just think if his solo/ozzy stuff is anything to go by then he can lack taste and definitely over-does the wah and harmonics :lol:

maybe. I don't much care, i mean it's rock music. i don't think there are any prizes for taste. Plus i mean the no more tears solo is one of the best solos ever.

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Re: Pantera to tour with Zakk Wylde?
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2012, 09:42:29 PM »
maybe. I don't much care, i mean it's rock music. i don't think there are any prizes for taste. Plus i mean the no more tears solo is one of the best solos ever.
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+1, I love that solo.

One thing that I think is especially great about this is the fact that people who never got to see them live will get a chance. If it happens ill definitely be going.

Exactly. Just like with most guitarists who pass early, their work seems to be put more on a pedestal by everyone, and the interest in Pantera has definitely grown and continued to grow after Dime's death. This is a chance to give the people who didn't see Pantera to see Pantera with a more than able guitarist taking over.

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Re: Pantera to tour with Zakk Wylde?
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2012, 09:46:28 PM »
Yeah i would love to hear some Pantera classics live!