Pantera Members Reunite at Show

Former Pantera bassist Rex Brown performed with ex-Pantera/Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul for the first time since 2001 at December 31 Gasoline gig at Hot Rods and Hoggs in Arlington, Texas. Rex joined Vinnie and the rest of the reactivated southern rock covers band for renditions of the Pantera classics "Walk" and "Cowboys from Hell". Check out pictures at Damegeplan.net. More photos can be found at RideForDime.com.

Gasoline's lineup had previously included late Pantera/Damageplan guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and Pumpjack vocalist Thurber T. Mingus. Gasoline were expected to play a set of covers by such artists as Ted Nugent, Thin Lizzy and Pat Travers. Also appearing on the bill were local cover band Strange Brew.

In related news, Vinnie Paul is currently looking for "different and out-there talent" for his new record label, Big Vin Records. Bands can send submissions to:

BVR
420 E. Lamar, No. 212
Arlington, Texas 76011