Heavy metal fans in the state of Virginia don’t have to wait much longer for the experience of a lifetime. That’s because the legendary band, Pantera, is coming back for a can’t-miss show at the Mother of States.
On Sept. 14, Pantera and Lamb of God will perform a show at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach, located in Virginia Beach. Per the website’s official venue, Pantera will perform some of their top hits which of course include “Walk” and” 5 Minutes Alone.”
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The Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach sits 20,000. It is no stranger to memorable performances from some of the all-time great singers/bands/musicians, including Sting in Aug. 31 of last year, Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa in 2016 as well as Bruce Springsteen in 2014 and 2016.
Lamb of God, another extremely popular and award-winning heavy metal band, will be the special guest performers for Pantera’s Sept. 14 show in Virginia Beach.
Residents of Virginia have waited a long time for a heavy metal concert of this caliber, and it certainly won’t disappoint. Pantera performed several shows in The Old Dominion during their initial run together — including at the Hampton Coliseum on June 29, 1996, at Virginia Beach’s Peppermint Beach Club on Nov. 20, 1991 and at the Amphitheater on July 10, 2000.
About Pantera
The beloved band was founded in 1981, and they have sold over 20 million copies worldwide. After the band split due to several disagreements in 2003, two tragedies unfolded.
“Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, Pantera’s guitarist, was killed in a Columbus, Ohio nightclub by a troubled fan. 14 years later, Vinnie Paul Abbott, Darrell’s younger brother, died at the age of 54 from heart failure. Vinnie Paul was the co-founder and drummer for the band.
Bassist Rex Brown and vocalist Phil Anselmo announced their plans last year to reunite the band. Finally, after a wait of more than two decades, Pantera reunited for a live show in Toluca, Mexico on Dec. 2 of last year.
Zakk Wylde, known for his role as Ozzy Osbourne’s lead guitarist, is the guitarist on the reformed Pantera group. Charlie Benante, the drummer for Anthrax, will continue performing for Pantera on the drums for the remaining 2023 and scheduled 2024 shows.
Plenty Of Entertainment Coming To Virginia This Summer & Fall
Pantera’s concert is just one of many marquee entertainment venues that is coming to The Old Dominion this Summer.
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is in the midst of its 2023 Cup Series. There were two races for the series held in Virginia in the Toyota Owners 400 and the NOCO 400 on Apr. 2 and Apr. 16, respectively.
Kyle Larson emerged victorious at both the Toyota Owners 400 (at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond) and the NOCO 400 (at the Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway).
There are two races left for the NASCAR Cup Series in Virginia this year: The Federated Auto Parts 400 at the Richmond Raceway on July 30 and the Xfinity 500 at the Martinsville Speedway on Oct. 29. The latter is the penultimate race on the Cup Series calendar, as the 2023 season will conclude with the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race in Avondale, Arizona.
And before residents of Virginia know it, college football season will be up and swinging again this September.
Coming off a difficult 2022 season, the Virginia Cavaliers will try to start 2023 on a high note when they visit the Tennessee Volunteers on Sept. 2. Seven days later, the Cavaliers will come home for their first game at Scott Stadium against James Madison.
As for James Madison, the Dukes will kick off their 2023 season with a Sept. 2 home contest against the Bucknell Bison. The Virginia State Trojans will also look to start on a high note when they visit Norfolk State in the season opener on Sept. 2 before their home opener seven days later against Tusculum.