Vulgar Display Of Power

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Pantera followed up their breakthrough 1990 album, the platinum-certified <i>Cowboys from Hell</i>, with 1992’s <i>Vulgar Display of Power</i>, an even more punishing record. Thanks to the lightning-fast, nimble playing of the late guitarist Dimebag Darrell, the Texas-formed band unleashed breakneck thrash (“F*****g Hostile,” “Rise”), hulking hard rock (“Walk”), and viscous groove metal (“Mouth for War”). Phil Anselmo, now three albums in as Pantera’s lead vocalist, was comfortably settled into his role as a jawing bruiser who barked lyrics like a stern drill sergeant or taskmaster boxing coach. All of this brutality was a reflection of Pantera’s focus and ambition. Post-<i>Cowboys</i>, Pantera had toured with acts such as Sepultura, Judas Priest, and Suicidal Tendencie, which inspired the group to kick their aggression up several notche. Terry Date, who produced both <i>Cowboys from Hell</i> and <i>Vulgar Display of Power</i>, later told <i>Revolver</i> magazine that the band members “wanted to make the heaviest record of all time.” .

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