I remember when i was a kid my friend said something like "pantera have the best techincal guitarist and drummer in the world but people write them off because it is heavy metal".
Any truth in that?
About zero truth.
Some metal musicians are among the most talented on the planet, but Pantera wasnt that.
RIP Vinnie.
Him and Dime both seemed like such kind hearted dudes. Never heard anything but good things about them. The worlds lost another good soul unfortunatelyRIP. Every interview I have ever seen him except talking about Dimebag's death, he is smiling and being very warm to the interviewer.
Legend.
The hellacious slap of his kick drum will echo in eternity.
BS. Great southern trendkill was tough drumming. Their guitar riffs were complex for metal. Great band.
I remember when i was a kid my friend said something like "pantera have the best techincal guitarist and drummer in the world but people write them off because it is heavy metal".
Any truth in that?
I didn't say they never had good instrumentation. Just they weren't among the best technical musicians. And you might not know a whole lot about Pantera if you think their riffs were comparatively complex.