The 80's era and records from the band which they dismiss and don't include… Read Full Bio ↴The 80's era and records from the band which they dismiss and don't include in their official discography on their official website and the records the band members skim over when asked about them in interviews.

The styles they played in this era were firstly a hard glam rock style similar to Van Halen and Kiss, then a more tougher glam metal style similar to Motley Crue and Dokken then on "Power Metal" an early 80's Judas Priest style of traditional metal.

The first 3 records include original singer Terry "Glaze" Lee along with all time members "Diamond" Darrell Abbott (Dimebag) (Guitar), Rex "Rocker"Brown (Bass) and Vinnie Paul Abbott(Drums). "Power Metal" was where they first recruited Phil Anselmo who was frontman until the band's demise in the 2000's following Dimebag's murder.

All 4 records were released on their independent label Metal Magic records which was ran by the Abbott brothers' father in Texas, USA.

Rock The World
Pantera (80s) Lyrics

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In these times
Of confusion and sin
We must redeem
Our human ways
This force that
Fights to live
Will fight
Till it dies

And rise again
To save the day
We all
Rock the world
We all
Rock the world
The power grows
To destroy
This flag of hate

That waves so
High in the air
We raise our fists
In rebellion we stand
Our hungry hearts
Set the snare
We all
Rock the world
We all
Rock the world
Ageless as time
Change is revealed
We will rock for you
We all
Rock the world

We all
Rock the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pantera's "Rock the World" present a call to arms for a generation in times of confusion and sin, to redeem their human ways by fighting until they die and rising again to save the day. The force that fights to live is the power that can destroy the flag of hate that is waving so high in the air. In rebellion, fists are raised, and hungry hearts set the snare. The song ends with a promise to rock for the ages and to rock the world.

The lyrics to "Rock the World" are anthemic and meant to inspire. They call for rebellion and resistance against oppression, and urge the listener to fight for what is right. The idea that we all have the power to rock the world underscores the importance of individual action and collective effort. In this song, Pantera presents a vision of hope and empowerment, urging us to take control of our lives and to stand up for what we believe in.

Line by Line Meaning

In these times
During this current era

Of confusion and sin
When there is chaos and immorality abound

We must redeem
It's necessary for us to restore a sense of righteousness

Our human ways
Our behaviors and actions as people

This force that
The driving energy and passion behind us

Fights to live
Endures for survival

Will fight
Won't back down

Till it dies
Until it can no longer hold on

And rise again
Recovery and resurgence after falling

To save the day
To overcome obstacles and triumph

We all
Every one of us

Rock the world
Will have an impact on the world

The power grows
The strength increases

To destroy
To put an end to

This flag of hate
The symbol of animosity and resentment

That waves so
That is held high

High in the air
Above our heads

We raise our fists
We clench our hands in solidarity

In rebellion we stand
We resist against oppressive forces

Our hungry hearts
Our passionate souls

Set the snare
Prepare the trap to capture success

Ageless as time
Eternal as the chronicles

Change is revealed
Metamorphosis is evident

We will rock for you
We will perform for you

We all
Each and every one of us

Rock the world
Make an effect on the world

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@maxthegod

4y↑16

[Verse 1]
In these times
Of confusion and sin
We must redeem
Our human ways
This force that
Fights to live
Will fight
Till it dies
And rise again
To save the day

[Chorus]
We all
Rock the world
We all
Rock the world

[Verse 2]
The power grows
To destroy
This flag of hate
That waves so
High in the air
We raise our fists
In rebellion we stand
Our hungry hearts
Set the snare

[Chorus]
We all
Rock the world
We all
Rock the world

[Outro]
Ageless as time
Change is revealed
We will rock for you

All comments from YouTube:

@craigrawlinson4310

4y↑62

I don't know why Pantera ignored their 80s past. It's solid.

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑11

Phil asselmo is responsible for that. No wonder Vinnie Paul hated him.

@craigrawlinson4310

3y↑8

@Godzilla Simpson rip vinnie Paul and dime

@jhkuno88

2y↑11

It's because many of their songs and style were total ripoffs from other bigger bands of the time, which is normal they were kids. They started over with their own thing with CFH.

@Kriegter

1y↑7

@Jhkuno 88 that was more of the glam metal stuff. This though is awesome. I mean it's the most cliched 80s sound ever but that's what makes it cool

@ganondorfchampin

@Godzilla Simpson I hate Phil Anselmo too. Hell of a set of pipes attached to a terrible person. Utter poser too sense he disowns the true metal album for tough guy BS.

@justinandsheba

2y↑40

This is seriously their best record.

@mrlynch52

41w

👍👍

@derekgagnon1250

41w↑1

Not even close

@charlesottowilliamwade5328

39w

Real

@godiseverything8170

39w↑3

Cemetery Gates, Cowboys from Hell, Shattered, Psycho Holiday and Domination would like a word

@BillyNaquin-zn2mp

35w

Agreed 100% crh not far behind !!!

@aaronvankampen8228

4y↑46

I can’t believe none of their 80s stuff isn’t on iTunes!

@SunBroJohnny

3y↑5

Not on spotify as well

@daphneborntorocknottoroll9839

1y↑1

Cuz they being picky

@joshhouston3443

8y↑255

You can tell Judas Priest was a huge influence on this album

@MrCapone1996

7y↑8

Josh Houston I thought so too but this is a lot better than their glam stuff

@thesecretsuspects

7y↑6

is this pantera meets judas priest

@iggmeister4137

5y↑3

@MrCapone1996 this is their glam stuff

@icantthinkofaname5526

5y↑19

@Arnie art This was after their departure from glam, only the first 3 albums where glam, power metal was a heavy metal/speed metal album which paved the way for their heavier sound on cowboys from hell.

@slyarte

4y↑4

Judas Pantera or Pantera Priest

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@Thrashstalker

10y↑51

This isn't just some fucking song, it's a fucking anthem.

@louiscsanko9322

4y↑7

This album rules// can hear some of their future greatness in riffs and drums// bass// vocals***

@essedragonzote

2y↑7

This álbum should be considered their debut album...

@maxthegod

4y↑16

@eamonahern7495

2y↑2

Brilliant. Solid but unexceptional musical foundation elevated to a greater tier by the wailing vocals and exquisite guitar solo. It's a pity this album isn't available to download (I don't like streaming platforms, I prefer mp3s I can have for keeps to play anytime, anywhere, with or without Internet) on bandcamp or something like that. Or if I could buy the album on cd or cassette I could convert them to mp3 myself.

@leonardovasconceloscerquei1982

Power Metal foi o primeiro álbum do Pantera que eu ouvi. Desde então, eu sou fã da banda.

@thetitotvshow

5y↑29

Their groovy sound began with this album.

@aarontrainor9918

CFH

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑7

CFH actually still had an 80s feel to it. Glam metal was still around in 1990 but it died down after. Although some bands made a comeback in the later 90s

@rickyhyppa7960

2y↑7

For all intents and purposes, I feel like there's a bigger leap in sound from CFH to Vulgar rather than from Power Metal to CFH. Ah who the hell cares, Pantera fuckin kicks ass and that's all that matters.

@danadane2501

3y↑5

Phil and Dime along with the rest of PANTERA sound like GODS on this song . Wish they played this live one of the four times I saw them ,!!!

@notramesses4790

2y↑7

It's like a combination of Ratt and Judas Priest! And it's awesome!

@MegaElesar

2y↑2

That scream at 2:39 🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘

@MichaelHolmgaard

2y↑6

Such a shame that Phil butchered his voice after this. His performance on Power Metal is literally one of the best ever and can rival the best of the 80s. Wish we had gotten to hear more of his prime years as a singer - You can hardly recognize his voice after Cowboys

@SpeedFox666

9y↑2

Isso é foda demais

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑6

Damn that solo is so 80s. Love early pantera.

@jrez8225

10y↑9

Another excellent 80s metal song

@musicman1977

6y↑4

I love this genre so much man 🤘✊️ metal is so badass and near and dear to my heart. Screw the hatred that the haters are purveying! They just don’t freakin know!!! Not one damn clue, they rather just stay reclusive and stick with the bullshit stereotypes that were made by posers!!! But you know what, who gives a flying shit, this is OUR music and are all brought together with DENIM AND LEATHER. That Rob Halford-Classic 80s Metal- Yell at the end is astonishing! Puts a smile and makes me remember how much admiration I have for bands like Pantera, Metallica(shut up, they have my support!!! Least they laid down the greatest works of metal!! Btw I LOVE the Black Album 🖕 YOU’RE the posers yourselves for not admitting and being TRUE that it has classic hits!!!) Mötley Crüe (Fuck you, they have good music!!) Ratt, Dokken, Scorpions, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden etc. never get old with their music! Metal for life!!!

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑1

Damn how were these guys not big in the 80s.

@tgirltara2001

11y↑22

Thank You from the bottom of My Heart to Whomever Posted these old Pantera songs. Darrell, Vinnie Paul, Rex and Phil will forever be Played, listened to and respected by Me! Getcha pull

@mitchmclean3898

8y↑77

I don't know why some Pantera fans make fun of this. I fucking kicks arse! This song is perfect...... I had to look it up, I was driving home from work the other night, and I got that main riff in my head so I plugged my phone in and played it. I was rockin out to it I'm my car, head banging and singing, going, " dah dun-dun dun dah da-dun, da dun-dun dun dah da-dun" people at the traffic lights were laughing and giving me the horns. It was way cool.

@charlesottowilliamwade5328

7y↑5

mitch mclean mate you're the man this album KICKs ASS

@schizophrenicgaming5007

Bloody oath it does

@thiagor.8821

3y↑3

Funny hairstyles and stupid cheesy album covers. But the music is good

@etherealcatholic249

2y↑2

Should've re-recorded at least 1 song on "R.T.S."

@rickyhyppa7960

2y↑1

Anyone who hates on this isn't a real person therefore they're devoid of basic human rights and ought to be slapped with a giant frozen fish. Then, they have my permission to cry.

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@ebonyatropus7367

1y↑1

Could never get into their groove metal of the 90s, but this album was awesome!!!

@godiseverything8170

39w

I don't understand Cowboys from Hell was a peak Album

@DoitForHTown

2y↑1

I want to blast this for my neighbors 😂🤘

@eddiepullens6084

2y↑2

Legendary PANTERA , PANTERA
RULES !

@dahlavibez5726

1y↑1

That freaking crash bass scream moment got me laughing just like I did during machine gun eddy fucking awesome 😎😎😎

@THEshaggyrogers

This song makes me feel like i can rule the world with my army of metalheads

@CurtisMassey

6y↑2

One of the few bands to get heavier over time. They definitely weren't trying for radio play.

@fallenangel6797

12y↑20

it doesnt matter glam or what.. i love pantera

@lrn_news9171

3y↑2

This is pure traditional heavy metal, no glam. The only glam metal songs on the album would be "hard ride" and there another one I think

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑2

Proud to be loud

@akarshshekhar5233

2y↑1

@LRN_News Glam was more of a looks based moniker than a sound based moniker. Pantera look 100% Glam in the album art.

@vladimirbathory1125

@Akarsh Shekhar No it isn't, it's a musical genre.

@NohchoBandRock

10y↑2

THIS IS FUCKING REAL METAL!!!! JUST GREAT!!!

@MrLynchrules

12y↑88

something all the glam haters need to know is that pantera was a hair metal band and something they also need to know is that DIMEBAG DARREL loved the whole 80s scene even was a huge fan of Dokken and used to always be right up front banging his head when these guys would come on, he would even jam with warrant! there is actually live videos of him singing with jani lane so yea don't hate

@nategin9009

4y↑9

People are allowed to dislike music genres.

@fernandorojas7665

4y↑3

@Nate Gin no they are not

@josephespinola4077

4y↑1

But rob Halford only performed with the Anselmo Pantera check out the song grinder they did in 97 sick! Live that shit would have never happened with the glaze Pantera

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑3

Rob wore pantera shirts when he was in fight.

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑2

Also I hear some George lynch influence on this song.

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@ozgurege5639

6y↑56

i am 9 years old. i love pantera.

@alvinthree1339

6y↑1

Ozgur Ege HA HA HA

@danielsv4497

6y↑4

Ve aver mejor los teletubis jajajaja :v

@alejandrodiaz6476

Fake?

@ashamoni4951

3y↑5

Great music taste kid... keep Rockin

@tatt1278

3y↑4

Now you're 12

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@SMIFFTV

12y↑24

By the time they made this album, they weren't even glam anymore. Hair metal? Sure, but looking back now, it's clear that Power Metal was the true beginning of their prime....it planted the seeds that grew into CFH, VDOP, FBD, TGST, and RTS

@aarontrainor9918

SMIFF TV Power Metal still had Glam Metal in it,plus it was still 80s music just those Terry Glaze Albums

@johnfloyd2551

I would say CFH... that was the seed planted for the thrash Pantera beyond CFH.

@darkscorpion-donzaloog

@John Floyd Pantera was never Thrash Metal. They were Groove Metal.

@212guitarNbass87

11y↑8

For real. This album is pretty hard for hair metal anyway. But maybe Phil and Dime and the gang can just do no wrong in my eyes.

@aarontrainor9918

Its Thrash and Glam

@lrn_news9171

3y↑1

It's not glam. It's traditional heavy metal with some thrash elements here and there

@thekidfromanotherplanet4415

fucking love this solo, the tapping part blows my mind :). I <3 you dime!

@ShredderShaun

11y↑7

Not just Americans dude. BIG Pantera fan here from New Zealand. Metal for life, lifer!

@rosscron8103

And us Aussies as well! I did a Pantera tribute with Terry glaze and Tim RIPPER Owens in the style of this era, I am the night, power metal/cfh

@lucasrosasantos5146

7y↑107

A mix of Judas Priest, Queensryche and Helloween.

@hmpz36911

6y↑5

Lucas Rosa Santos Little bit of Lizzy Borden in there too

@RapidCycling07

4y↑1

@Dafyd Maddz HILARIOUS! LOL!

@bobthebear1246

That cut-time breakdown after the solo sounds like the same part in "Warning."

@kartikchandrasekhar2762

3y↑1

With a healthy dose of Metallica. You can tell James's tight rhythm playing had an impact on Dime. :)

Dime told Phil that when he and James got together and jammed, they taught each other some tricks and whatnot on guitar.

@whyteboy5150

14y

and in reality, who really looked all that cool as a glam band, but yet there are tons of good glam songs. I fuckin love this album

@panteralivefullshow3037

6y↑3

Pantera 👍

@IHateNicolasCage

3y↑4

I love how everyone looks so 80's Judas Priest except Vinnie. Vinnie just looks like he put a headband on

@servantofjack

8y↑10

man.. this fucking rocks! its a shame that they stopped making this epic glam/power/heavy metal! I prefer this over Cowboys from Hell

@charlesottowilliamwade5328

6y↑1

Jack Larsen Cowboys of Hell still fucking rocks but everything after that not so much

@LordNothing

yeah
yeah
yeah
LOL

@SilentShadow07

46w↑1

2:03 😤🤘❤️‍🔥

@zbyt

14y↑1

This. Is. Anthemic.

@samaelcoral7297

Excellent

@jhonalexnunezvaquez7168

10y↑3

que bestial banda ImI

@runnersdialzero1244

you can tell it's pantera because the guitar tracks are a thousand decibels louder than all the other tracks

@RazorSharpRust

2y↑2

If Lovefist was a real band it’s Pantera in the early days

@scarabmcgee263

2y↑1

The only reason I’ll see the re-union tour is if they play this!

@jareddoran6605

Just knowing that this is the same band that made Death Rattle is astonishing

@stromghouls

6y↑5

this sounds like early queensryche and it is awesome.

@frankdonahugh6645

7y↑60

This is my favorite Judas Priest song.

@ajwasp

6y↑14

R.I.P. Vinnie Paul.

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑1

Ah yes, the southern cowboys that rocked the world.

@robertI931

2y↑1

Thank you for posting this. It's not easy to find.

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑1

Dimebag sounds a lot like George lynch on this album. I love that he used to jam with hair bands. So cool they used to sound like this.

@michaelmichaels138

31w↑1

Too brutal!

@SuperMarioStar10

6y↑16

Some people insult Glamtera, but I think Glamtera rules!

@alejandrocisneros7442

5y↑3

Those aren't real fans.

@kevin-theheartbreakingbull9830

SuperMarioStar10 but groovetera sucks

@alexblack1983

11y↑2

Panteraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

@JamesJohnson-fi2cs

This album kicks ass, pantera fucking rules

@raphsing

Phil was awesome!!

@adamthomson5962

4y↑2

A little bit of an iron maiden sound awsell to me, but you definitely here the unique pantera sound from Phil with the higher notes ✌🤘

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑1

Yeah a mix of halford, Tate, and Dickinson

@Kriegter

1y↑4

I prefer phil's singing here than in the later groove albums

@godiseverything8170

39w

Only exception would be cowboys from Hell since he sounds the same as this album but a bit more heavier

@erbxi2171

So fuckin good

@337camo

13y↑13

he sounds like rob halford, badass. vinnie looks so funny as a glam metal dude.

@jackcasem8221

3y↑1

They all do lol

@JasonNoxid

48w

Power Metal
I Am The Night
Cowboys From Hell
Vulgar Display of Power

Are my top for Pantera albums!

@sprinterofblack8186

39w

And indeed, they rocked the world the very next decade. Nothing stopped these cowboys from hell and their path of domination.

@AntonSander

12y

Sounds like Rob or the band Malice almost, fuckin' love early PanterA!

@geneeasley7467

2y↑1

Seen them in a club in Denison Tx in 1988. Album was Power Metal. Bad. ass

@rokkkrinn2793

7y↑4

I honestly had never heard about this until I just asked Google to rock this world. Phil could really get up there. Why'd he stop?

@builttofuckborntokill9665

7y↑3

Heroin probably...

@alexchris971

7y↑5

Bit late with this comment but he stopped because he felt like this vocal technique was overused and wanted to move in a heavier direction. Combine that with the drinking, heroin and cigarettes and you get Phil's voice today.

@tyorbs3680

3y↑2

I didn’t know Phillip anselmos voice in early pantera sounded like Rob halford

@gedungisphoopnuchle9121

3y↑2

I wonder what Phil thinks every time he sees this photo!😂

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑4

The same thing if you have the dream where you show up to school naked.

@joseavendano2140

3y↑1

That he's a fucking genius

@JoCooL69

10y↑2

To Ray Black...Yes that is Phil actually standing next to Vinnie

@godzillasimpson8357

Even back then he sounded like testosterone.

@toddhayden8198

5y↑1

🤘

@eduardo0796

8y↑9

This is the shit

@charlesottowilliamwade5328

eduardo0796 i

@tammycoates7816

eduardo0796 Good shit!!

@alexrenta6745

Yeahh the fuckin' King's of Heavy Metal

@DoYourOwnResearch911

4y↑2

2 years before Cowboys From Hell..... wow

@perkele713

9y↑23

This song reminds me Van Halen's - Running with the Devil .

@kingsfield3945

Dehumanizer 01 Similar progression definitely

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑1

Wtf no this is way better than runnin with the devil.

@masonscottdixon3156

@Godzilla Simpson 1. He didn't say it was better, he said it's similar. 2. Running With The Devil is way better than this 80's, cheaply produced, Rob Halford wannabe bullshit.

@Luke-xi2pq

4y↑4

So underrated! Razor from Rageaholic sent me here :)!

@teddymay2158

3y↑5

I thought it had quite a hint of old Queensryche

@MtlDeath

who googled Pantera's history for these albums to hear dimes solos? :P

@antsman88

11y

Haha genius, Sir!

@bnikolab

11y↑3

It is Phil on this album.

@pyotrII

yes

@adrianojesus5815

🌌

@LORDGOAT1976

9y↑2

ROCK

@Adrianaisevil

8y↑57

2:39 = EARGASM.

@juanruelas4445

6y↑1

Adrianaisevil Exactooooo

@godzillasimpson8357

3y↑3

Eargasm:
0:00 : 3:38

@willskid1014

6y↑2

3:25 eargasm

@SonCk2011

7y↑39

Rex looked like Randy Rhoads

@LordNothing

hahahahahhha!

@sandmar1617

6y↑2

And Dimbag how Jake E lee

@kevin-theheartbreakingbull9830

ExtrañoS oh yeah he kind of does

@gregorydavis4742

@Dafyd Maddz Dave asked Dime to join Megadeth once.

@darkscorpion-donzaloog

4y↑2

@Gregory Davis The real reason why Dime did not play for Megadeth was because Dave didn't accept bringing in Vinnie Paul into his band.

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@joshuaboggs9429

Damn albums from the 80s probably in the bar in Arlington texas they were small in the 80s

@NEWSUPERCHARGER2001

7y↑9

Phil's voice was god. What happened?

@ivanbuccafusca337

SUPERCHARGER2001 Drugs, i guess

@axebox

7y↑5

Smoking, drinking, screaming and touring.

@icantthinkofaname5526

5y↑1

@baby Love This was Phil, this was his first album with pantera, he is even on the album cover next to Vinnie.
And this album was the start of their change in sound.

@thomasryan5632

Cigarettes, heroin and living in a tour bus.

@sergioponce1317

6y↑1

Sounds like a less progy Queensryche´s walk in the shadow

@porradapancada9923

6y↑1

2:21
Yes, please!

@andrejpavlov407

4y↑1

May I have two of those, please?

@zurielbenitez3371

2y↑1

I love Judas Priest 😅😅😅

@bhoward129

12y↑2

is it just me or does phil sound like rob halford?? lol

@samaelcoral7297

And a pissed off Geoff Tate too!

@lukeaustin4465

18w

He sounds like jack black in some parts too.

@thomasnichols5642

We was robbed........!

@ArockDuece

12y

it's not just you dude

@theodorebayben2063

1988: Rock the World
1996: War Nerve (Fuck the World)

@diegoonfromhell7108

tab please : (

@johnmcword6464

Lets just pretend cowboys from hell was the first album

@sylvainbinette4192

Phil H Anselmo First Album of Debut of band :) Phil Is Best

@lukeaustin4465

18w

1:52 sounds like jack black.

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