Pantera REINVENTING THE STEEL

Pantera: Philip Anselmo (vocals); Dimebag Darrell (guitar); Rex Brown (bass); Vinnie Paul (drums).
Additional personnel: Kerry King (guitar).
Recorded at Chasin Jason Studios, Texas.
"Revolution Is My Name" was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.
Pantera: Philip Anselmo (vocals); Dimebag Darrell (guitar); Rex Brown (bass); Vinnie Paul (drums).
Additional personnel: Kerry King (guitar).
Recorded at Chasin Jason Studios, Texas.
"Revolution Is My Name" was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.
Personnel: Phil Anselmo (vocals); Dimebag Darrell, Grady Champion (guitar); Vinnie Paul (drums).
Recording information: Chasin Jason Studios; DWG, TX.
Arranger: Pantera.
Whether you like the genre of music Pantera plays or not, you have to give respect to these guys for staying true to form. The group is still churning out the same brand of aggressive metal that their fans have come to expect. Guitarist Dimebag Darrell takes the group into a previously-unexplored melodic realm with his effective use of sound processing on the opening riff of "Hellbound," and "Yesterday Don't Mean Sh**" is a heavy tune with a great guitar riff.
"You've Gotta Belong To It" is brutal, with swirling guitar sounds on the bridge and a do-your-own-thing message. The mid-tempo trudge of "Revolution Is My Name" in a fitting musical backdrop to vocalist Phil Anselmo's rally against ignorance and prejudice. "Death Rattle" is a fast, thrashing number sure to inspire many a mosh pit. "We'll Grind That Axe For a Long Time" conveys the band's dedication to metal. Anselmo's screaming vocals, Dimebag's flashy solo and Vinnie Paul's double-bass drum action make "I'll Cast A Shadow" a thunderous album closer.

• Format: CD
• Genre: Pop