Holy crap, rawkers. Got a divine inspiration this morning over coffee, looking through my ipod lists and came across one of my fave bands that i hadn't listened to in a while. And i just had to share!
None other than the iconic groove-heavy sludge metal masters, Pantera!
Walk on home, boy!!
This is some crazy stuff. And if you have NOT listened to it and have ANY taste at all for the heavier side of life you OWE it to yourself to check out the Cowboys from Hell. Flat out tasty. While the entire "Cowboys from Hell" is instant classic, make a point of checking out the title cut, followed by "Cemetary Gates". The infection is permanent. No cure. Be grateful.
For fans, it is tragic understatement to say that the band's lowest point was the 2004 on-stage shooting and killing of guitarist Dimebag Darrell in Columbus, Ohio. Never more to be a Pantera without Dime, the rest of the band (including Dime's brother, drummer Vinnie Paul) went on to other projects.
A sad day and a sad end to an outrageous band. RIP, Dime. The God of Thunder salutes you and all who loved your music.... Still "F*ckin' Hostile".....
Go in peace....
G.O.T.
The other "Little Old Band From Texas". Dime was a God. Cemetary Gates is one of the songs that I just have to crank everytime it's on. The pinched harmonics that were Dimes trademark are a MFu**er on this song. I assume anyone reading this has music download capabilities and I also assume none are Cross Canadian Ragweed fans, but go download the song Dimebag off their Garage album. A great tribute to one of there close friends. While your at it, listen to the whole CD, it's great.
ReplyDeleteDefinite props to you on this JLL. One of the greats of all time....
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