Pantera bassist Rex Brown missed the band’s Dec. 11 Knotfest efficiency in Santiago, Chile as a consequence of “well being issues.”
The legendary steel group was enjoying simply the fourth date of their reunion tour, which noticed traditional lineup members Brown and singer Phil Anselmo joined by guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante. The trek, which started Dec. 2 at Mexico’s Heaven & Hell competition, will see Pantera enjoying at numerous festivals all through Central and South America.
The band went forth with their scheduled efficiency at Knotfest Chile, however Cattle Decapitation bassist Derek Engemann – who additionally performs with Anselmo in each Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals and Scour – took Brown’s place.
In a press release, the competition famous Brown was “unable to carry out” due to “well being issues.”
“We remorse this case,” Knotfest Chile defined. “Nonetheless, the present was carried out as regular.”
Benante posted video from the efficiency on his Instagram account. “Chile was on fireplace!!!!” the drummer wrote. “We missed Rex tonight, get higher buddy!”
Brown most just lately carried out with Pantera on Dec. 9 as a part of Knotfest Colombia. Studies have indicated that the bassist has returned to america, nonetheless UCR has been unable to confirm these claims.
Pantera has three extra performances scheduled this month: A headlining date Dec. 12 in Santiago, a Dec. 15 live performance in Sao Paulo, Brazil alongside Judas Priest and a Dec. 18 efficiency as a part of Knotfest Brazil. The group has additional dates, together with prolonged treks of Europe and North America, scheduled for 2023.
Previous to the reunion tour’s launch, Brown expressed his pleasure to return to Pantera. “Prepare of us, that is gonna be one Hell of a Trip…After which some!!” the rocker wrote to Instagram simply days earlier than the trek started.
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