Two Pantera festival shows in Germany canceled due to Phil Anselmo’s behavior
Panther had canceled shows in Germany. The band would perform at rock am ring and not rock im park – simultaneous festivals at the Nürburgring and Nürnberg, scheduled for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of June. The main reason would be criticism of the behavior of Phil Anselmoaccused of racism.
The vocalist of Panther gave a Nazi salute by shouting “white power” in 2016. Anselmo recanted after widespread public pressure. In addition, the band’s reunion is questioned for taking place after the death of Dimebag Darell and Vinnie Paulmembers responsible for an important part of the sound of the Panther.
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In addition to the remaining members, Anselmo on vocals and rex brown on bass, the new lineup features guitarist Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne and black Label Society) and the drummer Charlie Benante (Anthrax).
According to blabbermouthafter discussions with artists, partners and the public, festival organization decided to remove the band.
Panther in Brazil
Band led by Anselmo passed through Brazil in knotfestin December 2022, despite the controversies. jimmy london criticized the choice of line-up. The former lead singer of killing and frontman of Jimmy London &rats also performed at the event and stated:
I will not be absent from space because of n@zista. I’ll go there and I’ll scream much louder than him. And if you go easy, I still call for a vulgar display of violence…”
Source: Rollingstone
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