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THE REVIEW
The sequel to the brilliant "Cowboy from hell" is a raw, harsh, PURE METAL album! "Vulgar display of power" is the band's third work (6th if we consider the three not-so-official previous works). Anselmo, the man with the "saliva-laden" and rather heavy (for new listeners) voice, leads the rest of the lineup in warlike "melodies." The sound remains consistent, marked by PANTERA! A fiery, explosive sound that generates the so-called "pogo." Fierce, that's the right term for the album. Darell Abbott makes a difference, keeping his right wrist in check with purely metal riffs, and then "releasing" it in powerful solos. The duo of Rex Brown and Vincent Abbott, Darell's brother (or something like that...), makes the rhythmic base strong and direct, resonating fast and pounding in any stereo's speakers! Saying that the singer's voice, unique in the world, makes the tracks truly devastating is an understatement! "Mouth of War," with its purely "Texan" riffs, opens the CD in an exciting way. "New level," with its schizophrenic tune, leads us to the "imperative" "Walk." Thus, we reach the "strong" piece of the album. In "Fucking Hostile," explicit violence prevails over the listener! The drummer, with his 180kg (!!), fully performs his duty, directing ultra-thrash rhythms! After listening to this track, you'll feel the urge (much to Coppino's delight) to destroy everything around you! "This love" is the "ballad" (only in a few parts, to be honest) of the album, where Anselmo starts with a "clean" voice, supported by a dark guitar arpeggio, then turns into blind fury. "Rise" has an impressive beginning, with bursts of freaking madness! The CD continues with very beautiful and strong tracks, ending with the calm, relaxing, and tranquil (only the first 3 minutes...) "Hollow." A rabid, sadistic, sharp album as demonstrated by the cover, which fully mirrors the ideologies and style of the Texan band. From Anselmo's statements favoring Superjoint Ritual, it seems the story of Pantera is over... what a pity...
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Pantera's Vulgar Display of Power is a harsh, pure metal album marked by intense riffs, powerful rhythms, and Anselmo's unique vocals. Standout tracks deliver explosive energy and aggressive sounds, making it a classic in metal music. The album balances raw fury with moments of melodic transition, ending with a calm yet powerful closing. It captures the essence and ideology of the band perfectly.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Pantera
Pantera are an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, formed in 1981. Core members during their classic period were Phil Anselmo (vocals), Dimebag Darrell (guitar), Rex Brown (bass) and Vinnie Paul (drums). They rose to prominence with Cowboys From Hell (1990) and are cited for shaping 1990s groove metal with albums such as Vulgar Display Of Power and Far Beyond Driven.36 Reviews
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By Vinsex
“FUKIN’ HOSTILEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE”; the apotheosis of the feral stadium rendered into music.
In the music there is you, with your sweetness in that claustrophobic arpeggio, which after a while explodes in violence, violence, and VIOLENCE...
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By thetrooper
"Pantera's was a unique and unrepeatable formula today... a warm metal, sharp riffs, a form of thrash different from the canonical style."
"'Vulgar Display Of Power' is one of the fundamental albums of the metal genre and is recommended to all human beings who love music."
By TheBoss
This album definitely becomes worthy of being bought by lovers of Good Metal.
"Walk" and "Regular People" are perfect for MetalHeads who want to engage in devastating mosh pits and show off their HeadBanging skills.
By Teocose
The album influenced, indirectly or directly, the so-called nu-metal and the majority of heavy metal productions to come.
'Hollow' surpasses Metallica's legendary metal ballads in pathos and complexity, ending the album with great emotion.
