Pantera’s upcoming concert in Vienna, which was due to take place on May 31, has been canceled.
The decision to call off the gig was announced in a statement posted to social media by promoters Mind Over Matter Music and Barracuda Music, who said ticket refunds could be obtained from point of purchase.
“The Pantera concert on May 31, 2023 in the Vienna Gasometer is canceled,” a translated statement read. “All tickets can be returned to where they were purchased. Thank you for your understanding.”
It’s the third Pantera cancellation of the week, after the recently reformed metal outfit – which comprises Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown, plus Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante in place of the late Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, respectively – were dropped from the Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festival lineups.
Pantera’s axing from two of Europe’s biggest rock festivals was confirmed in a short statement posted by promoters, who said the decision was made following “intensive conversations with artists, our partners, and the festival fans”.
For the Vienna concert, no specific details concerning the reasons for the cancellation were given. However, many commenters have speculated that the divisive nature of the reunion itself, as well as Anselmo’s controversial appearance at the 2016 Dimebash tribute event, are once again behind the decision.
Via Guitarworld
