It's obvious that Pantera was and still is a totally kick ass fucking band that rules. But why? Many reasons. First, their attitude. They were take no prisoners, no bullshit, don't fuck with us tough Texan motherfuckers! Then the music! The music was hard fucking heavy metal! They thrashed like no other. The lyrics. The lyrics spoke of many things, things that actually mattered to the Pantera fan. Lyrics about loss, inner struggles, rage, social issues, and just kicking ass! Vinnie Paul's drumming was fast and furious. Rex was a bad ass on the bass. And who could forget the classic guitar/frontman paring of Dimebag Darrell Abbott and Phil Anselmo. Dimebags highly influental, and unique shredding paved the way for many bands, and Dime was a legend on the axe, plain and simple. Philip Anselmo was of the best frontmen in modern metal. His pissed off, and at times emotional vocals were a huge part of Pantera. His stage presence is like no other, and he can sing his ass off when he wants too. That is why Pantera rules.
