Pantera Fan Review with Photos

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Pantera’s show at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh was a  full-throttle celebration of their legacy, delivering a thunderous set  that proved why their music still unites metal fans across generations.  The experience felt like a gathering of family, with surviving members  Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown, accompanied by Zakk Wylde and Charlie  Benante, firing classic riffs and deep cuts that kept circle pits  swirling and fists raised throughout the night.

The energy in the pit exploded as soon as “Mouth for War” and “Becoming”  hit the speakers, showing that this wasn’t mere nostalgia—it was a  living, breathing tribute to Pantera’s chaos and heaviness. Fans in the  stands varied: while the front sections brought non-stop action with  crowd surfing and aggressive camaraderie, some reviewers felt the upper  levels of the venue were a bit subdued compared to previous tours,  possibly due to sound issues and a slightly smaller crowd. Still, the  sense of brotherhood and metal solidarity was unmistakable, with  strangers sharing hugs and a feeling of unity when the lights came up.

- W.B. Berry