Pantera announces first UK, Ireland tour in over 20 years

The tour kicks off in February 2025 in Glasgow

Heavy metal icons Pantera will return to the UK and Ireland in early 2025 for their first tour in over 20 years. Featuring original members, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante, the latest stretch of live dates continues the celebration of the lives of late founding members, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell. The tour kicks off on February 18th in Glasgow with shows in Leeds, Dublin, Birmingham, and London.

Artist presale tickets & VIP for these dates will go on sale on Tuesday, June 18th at 10 am BST ahead of the public sale will begin on Friday, June 21st at 10 am BST.

The tour will follow Pantera’s appearance at the 2024 edition of Download Festival, the band’s first UK appearance in three decades, as well as dates supporting Metallica on their North American stadium tour.

Creators of the “power groove,” Pantera got their start in Arlington, Texas with its best-known lineup, consisting of founding members and brothers, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell, with bassist Rex Brown and vocalist Philip H. Anselmo. The group would become one the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history. To date, the band has sold 20 million records worldwide and has received four Grammy nominations along with sold-out arena tours across the globe.

Pantera 2025 UK & Ireland Tour:

Feb 18 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
Feb 19 – Leeds, UK @ First Direct Arena
Feb 21 – Dublin, IE @ 3Arena
Feb 23 – Birmingham, UK @ BP Pulse Live
Feb 25 – London, UK @ OVO Arena Wembley

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