Pantera Vulgar Display of Power
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botb
November 26th 2024


19794 Comments


Lotta unresolved nerd rage itt

deathschool
November 26th 2024


29477 Comments


I mean, it is Pantera

botb
November 26th 2024


19794 Comments


Fair

WatchItExplode
November 26th 2024


10700 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

This is utterly fascinating analysis of an album whose cover is a face being punched by a fist.

veninblazer
November 26th 2024


20047 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

"Not gonna lie, most of this review reads like those news reports claiming violent videogames and heavy metal were the cause for Columbine."

I mean that had no basis in reality, this specifically has the aggro sound that emboldens the worst of its fanbase to go and harass people who are "weaker".

I could've maybe given the benefit of the doubt had there not been specific examples of Anselmo being a turgid human being and fans harassing other bands simply for expressing their dislike for Pantera.

Oh yeah and to @Jurtz: considering Anselmo was doing "white pride" speeches in the 90's I'm pretty sure that also factors into the sociological context of this album. I don't think it's unfair when even the band members have partaken in such toxic things even back then.

Spec
November 26th 2024


41420 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

nah he was just talking about white wine he said so himself



just a big ol’ misunderstanding

veninblazer
November 26th 2024


20047 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

Lmfao THAT explanation. Golden

TheManMachine
November 26th 2024


468 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

'This is utterly fascinating analysis of an album whose cover is a face being punched by a fist.'



lollll

SmallMess
November 26th 2024


143 Comments


"Aggro sound" is a very broad statement, especially when we're talking about metal. People who are already dicks can really be set off by a lot of stimuli. When you're predisposed towards violence, your mind will gravitate to it regardless, what you listen to is more of a consequence.
Anselmo did do some very questionable stuff, there's no denying that. But as for the fanbase, a lot of big-name bands (especially metal bands) have a fair share of asshole fans, that's just inevitable.

veninblazer
November 26th 2024


20047 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

I think in specifically Pantera's case, it's hard to avoid that connotation as time goes on. I used to listen when I was younger and didn't hear "angry bully" out of it, but tbh they had the unfortunate consequence of getting caught in the crossfire when I realized I hated Five Finger Death Punch

Spec
November 26th 2024


41420 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

ehh i kinda get it, pantera is prime aggro but they helped me find better metal bands so w/e

veninblazer
November 26th 2024


20047 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

Hey if it works for ya, fair enough! I remembered in like 2013 I still liked them but a close friend got me hooked on stuff like BMTH n the rest was history and I never really looked back

Emim
November 26th 2024


38477 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Review needs to be shoved in a locker

Trebor.
Emeritus
November 26th 2024


60329 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

This good idk

TheSonomaDude
November 27th 2024


10105 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

It only got worse from here

veninblazer
November 27th 2024


20047 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

fwiw i don't think anyone lesser for listening to this, especially if it's simply a case of wanting fun aggressive groove music, i get it, you don't wanna think about social implications or anything you just wanna bang your head to rhythms that jive right

it's just a sound that at this stage, if I'm in the mood for music this overtly in your face and aggro (which i almost never am, i like more atmospheric and moody shit) I'm bumping some left-leaning SxE NY Hardcore type shit, least I know my values will be respected in that case more or less.

Spec
November 27th 2024


41420 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

it’s not that deep it’s a nostalgia listen

veninblazer
November 27th 2024


20047 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

Thats fair then no worries Spec

Sometimes I wish I still felt that nostalgia but years have caused it to fade away completely. I don't feel the same way I used to. Cowboys I still feel a little bit on a few songs at least. Tho their insane fans ruined the Domination breakdown for me.

botb
November 27th 2024


19794 Comments


What’s your go to left-leaning SxE NYHC band

artificialbox
Emeritus
November 27th 2024


3786 Comments


EARTH CRISIS is the only answer



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