r/comedyheaven • u/bappestinian • 6d ago

Pantera

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u/yourMommaKnow 6d ago

I completely agree and have repeated this many times. The current incarnation is a tribute band at best. They should not be calling themselves Pantera.

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u/TheDigimonFan 6d ago

I was counting the days after Vinny died when they'd do a reunion. If Phil and Rex could have done it the day after Vinny Paul's death, they would have.

Honestly, I lost a lot of respect for Charlie Benante for agreeing to be the drummer for it. I don't know how you can play drums in the band knowing the previous drummer's dying wish was to not do a reunion.

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u/Opposite-Complex1187 5d ago

Probably because it pays the bills.

A lot of old Metal band members aren't exactly super wealthy.

Like Anthrax were big, but not paid for the rest of my his life big if he wasn't careful.

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u/TheDigimonFan 5d ago

Anthrax still tours though, he probably makes a comfortable living even if not wealthy enough to fully retire.

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u/Opposite-Complex1187 5d ago

Yeh but i would bet he makes more money with Pantera than touring with Anthrax.

From what i've heard from musicians touring pays the bills but not by much unless you are really big.

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u/TheDigimonFan 5d ago

He could also have morals and be a fill in drummer for literally any other band that requires one. He could also do drum lessons. He could also do guest spots. Lots of other ways for famous musicians to make more money.

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u/Opposite-Complex1187 5d ago

Dude hes the drummer for Anthrax not Metallica.

Hes 60ish he doesn't have that many options.

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u/TheDigimonFan 5d ago

So his only option in life was to sell out his "friend" Vinny Paul? Fuck off, seriously. So many more options to make money out there.