Philip Anselmo open to teaming up with Rex Brown and Zakk Wylde for Pantera tribute reveals

Philip Anselmo has been enjoying Pantera classics along with his backing band The Illegals for the previous yr. Now, the singer has opened the door to fronting a fair greater tribute to his legendary steel outfit.

In a video interview with Chile information outlet Humo Negro, Anselmo mentioned he was open to becoming a member of up with Pantera bassist Rex Brown and guitar legend Zakk Wylde, a longtime pal of the band. The collaboration would fulfill a long-rumored pipe dream of Wylde enjoying with the surviving members of the band when drummer Vinnie Paul was nonetheless alive.

“Properly, Zakk is a busy man … We spoke about it perhaps one time,” Anselmo mentioned in reply to the opportunity of a tribute lineup. “If every little thing was lined up, I might do it, certain. F**ok yeah! Why not?”

He added: “I’m open for something. And Rex and I, we’re in contact and we speak. We’re mates and every little thing’s cool. So, I maintain an open thoughts, I maintain an open thoughts. We’ll see sooner or later.”

Rumors of Wylde collaborating in a Pantera reunion peaked in 2014 when Anselmo would be part of Wylde onstage for a rendition of Pantera’s “I’m Damaged” throughout Down’s tour with Black Label Society. Brown later joined in when the tour handed via Texas, additional intensifying rumors.

Nevertheless, the concept of Wylde stepping in for the late “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott was repeatedly shot down by Dime’s brother, Vinnie Paul, who remained estranged from Anselmo till the drummer’s personal dying in 2018. Vinnie harbored resentment towards Anselmo, who made inflammatory feedback about Dimebag in interview shortly earlier than the guitarist was slain onstage by a crazed gunman in 2004.

The reunion by no means got here to fruition as Vinnie and Philip remained on non-speaking phrases whereas the drummer was alive. That mentioned, it was Vinnie Paul’s passing that impressed Anselmo to revisit the Pantera materials along with his band the Illegals.

“The very last thing on my thoughts, earlier than all this occurred, was actually enjoying Pantera songs,” Anselmo informed Humo Negro, “…after which Vince died. After which it was, like, ‘F**ok, man.’ Issues received essential.”

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The hypothetical tribute would most likely should get the blessing of the Abbott brothers’ property, which appears unlikely. To not point out, Wylde’s dedication to the forthcoming rescheduled Ozzy Osbourne tour means it will be some time earlier than it will even come to fruition.

For now, followers catch Philip Anselmo and The Illegals performing a set of Pantera classics because the opening act on the ultimate leg of Slayer’s farewell tour. These dates kick off November 2nd in Asheville, North Carolina. Choose up tickets right here.