Wow, just what we’ve all been waiting for – more news about PANTERA’s never-ending tour with METALLICA. I mean, who doesn’t love a good three and a half year-long support act stint? 🤯 During his appearance on The Bass Nerds podcast, Rex Brown gushed about the experience, saying it’s an “honor” to be on the “M72” tour. Because, you know, being a support act for that long isn’t a soul-sucking, creativity-killing experience at all.
The Stage is a “Weird Configuration” – No Kidding
Brown also talked about the massive ring-shaped stage, which features the infamous “Snake Pit” in the center. Because what’s a tour without a gimmicky stage design, am I right? 🤪 He said, “The stage is a weird configuration, but once you just get up and start playing, it just comes naturally. You just have a lot of people to cover… It’s like a doughnut in the middle of a stadium.” Yeah, because that’s exactly what I want to see – a bunch of dudes playing music in a giant doughnut hole.
Back in 2023, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich shared his thoughts on PANTERA’s comeback, saying, “I think that the idea that they’re out celebrating the music and the magic of PANTERA is… I know there’s been a lot of talk in the community about whether people support that or not. But I’m the type of person, if Glenn Hughes wants to go out and play a DEEP PURPLE set, I’d support that.” Wow, what a bold statement – supporting a musician’s right to play music. How brave.
METALLICA and PANTERA: A Beautiful Friendship
Ulrich also reminisced about METALLICA’s relationship with PANTERA, which dates back to the “Ride The Lightning” tour. Because what’s a tour without a little bit of nostalgia, right? 🎸 He said, “We met the brothers on the ‘Ride The Lightning’ tour and became friends with them. This was in Dallas in — what — 1622 or something? It was about 400 years ago.” Yeah, because that’s exactly how time works – it’s all just a big jumble of centuries and decades.
After Dimebag’s tragic death in 2004, Ulrich released a statement praising the guitarist, saying, “Darrell and his brother were the cornerstone of musical adventures that were always groundbreaking, pushing boundaries, challenging to themselves and to their fans, respected by their peers and always true musicians’ musicians.” Yeah, because Dimebag wasn’t just a musician – he was a movement, a revolution, a game-changer. Or something.
In conclusion, because you clearly needed more of this in your life, PANTERA is still touring with METALLICA, and everyone is just having the time of their lives. 🎉 I mean, who wouldn’t want to see a bunch of dudes playing music for three and a half years straight? It’s not like they’re just milking the nostalgia cow for all it’s worth or anything. Nope, not at all. 🙄
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