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December 5, 2022

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Editor's Note

The return of Pantera

I long ago learned to expect the unexpected at this gig, but even with that golden rule in mind, I can say with confidence that I – especially with memories of reporting on the death of their beloved drummer, Vinnie Paul, four years ago fairly fresh in my mind – never thought I'd be writing about the return of Pantera. Yet here they are, playing shows once again.

Filling in for Vinnie Paul is Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, with Zakk Wylde taking the place of legendary guitarist Dimebag Darrell, who was tragically murdered onstage in 2004. Vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, meanwhile, remain from the band's best-known lineup.

To their first show in over two decades – at Mexico's Hell & Heaven Metal Fest – the band brought both classics and deep cuts, with Wylde, as promised, adding some of his own distinct flair to Dimebag Darrell's parts.

Check out fan-filmed footage of the set here and below.

Jackson Maxwell – Associate Editor, guitarworld.com

Watch Pantera play their first show in 21 years, with Zakk Wylde on guitar

(Getty Images)

The band's reformed lineup – Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, Wylde, and Charlie Benante – looked in fine form as they played a set of classics at Mexico's Hell & Heaven Metal Fest

A guitar pedal has been sent into space for the first time

(Chaos Audio)

Chaos Audio's Stratus multi-FX pedal was – quite literally – launched earlier this month

Watch soldiers from the US and Indian armies perform Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit

(11th Airborne Division, US Army)

'Joint military exercise' takes on a new meaning

Features

That time a priceless 145-year-old Martin acoustic was smashed on the set of a Quentin Tarantino film

(Deathwaiter/YouTube)

A mix-up on set meant that Kurt Russell ended up destroying an 1870s parlor guitar on loan direct from the Martin Museum while filming The Hateful Eight – but the story doesn't end there

Willow on her quest to solo like St. Vincent, getting two-hand tapping lessons from Yvette Young, and why her latest album is a love letter to rock music

(Simone Joyner/Getty Images)

Following her guitar-heavy creative reinvention, Willow traces her six-string journey so far, her love of heavy music "from Smashing Pumpkins to Lamb of God," and how she hopes to make "women and girls of color feel accepted" in the rock world through her music

From Guitar Player

An up-close look at John Frusciante's rare Gretsch White Falcon

(Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)

This classic guitar from the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist's collection has a fascinating backstory

Watch Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie's impassioned TV performance of Feel About You

(Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

The duo's acclaimed 2017 album was the last McVie appeared on before her sudden passing in 2022

Buyer's Guides

On the first day of Christmas, Fender gave to me, 30% off the Squier 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster, Strat, Tele, Jazz, and P-Basses

(Fender)

Fender is spreading festive cheer with its 12 Days of Deals promotion

Lessons

Take your shredding skills to the extreme with this Michael Angelo Batio lesson

(Future)

Good news and bad news. First, the good: we've adapted MAB's hyper-technical style for single-necked guitars. The bad? Welcome to the toughest shred lesson this side of Planet Gemini