CHARLIE BENANTE Posts First Photos Of PANTERA Rehearsals

Pantera will kick off their reunion (or celebration) appearances on December 2 at the Hell & Heaven Metal Fest in Texicoco, Mexico. For the first time since its announcement, we've got actual photos of most of the band together in one room! Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante posted a handful of photos from Pantera's recent rehearsal, alongside a brief comment about how things are going and what it means to him.

"2 weeks in NOLA with these boys, it's been a lot of work but how could it not?" said Benante. "So much heart and soul is going into it. This is all about the Love for Vinnie and Dime, the fans and the music that these 4 created. I'm really enjoying playing these songs -they sound Great! It's very emotional and it’s just starting to hit me… see you soon, I need a drink."

Pantera's live appearances are as follows. The upcoming Pantera shows feature vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown alongside Black Label Society guitarist Zakk Wylde (assisted by Dimebag's guitar technician Grady Champion) and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante

12/2 – Texicoco, Mexico – Hell & Heaven Metal Fest
12/6 – Monterrey, Mexico – Monterrey Metal Fest
12/9 – Bogotá, Colombia – Knotfest Colombia
12/11 – Santiago, Chile – Knotfest Chile
12/12 – Santiago, Chile – Movistar Arena
12/15 – São Paulo, Brazil – Vibra São Paulo (with JUDAS PRIEST)
12/18 – São Paulo, Brazil – Knotfest Brazil
6/2-4 – Nürburgring, Germany – Rock Am Ring
6/2-4 – Nürnberg, Germany – Rock Im Park
6/10 – Sölvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival
6/22-24 – Oslo, Norway – Tons Of Rock