Complete List Of Pantera Songs From A to Z

Feature Photo: Geoffrey Clowes / Shutterstock.com

Formed in Arlington, Texas, in 1981 by brothers Darrell Abbott and Vinnie Paul Abbott, along with bassist Rex Brown and vocalist Terry Glaze, the band began their journey as a glam metal act inspired by the dominant sounds of the early 1980s. Those early years, spent playing clubs throughout Texas and self-releasing albums on their own Metal Magic label, helped the group build an underground following while sharpening their sound and stage presence. They released four independent albums during that period, including Metal Magic in 1983, Projects in the Jungle in 1984, and I Am the Night in 1985, before their musical direction began to shift toward something heavier, faster, and more aggressive.

Everything changed in 1987 when Phil Anselmo joined the band as lead vocalist. His arrival marked a new era for Pantera and gave them the vocal power needed to match the explosive musicianship of Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. The turning point came in 1990 with the release of Cowboys from Hell, an album that effectively redefined the band and placed them at the forefront of a new generation of metal. The record introduced what would later be described as “groove metal,” a sound built on tight rhythms, crushing guitar riffs, and a relentless sense of precision. Tracks like “Cowboys from Hell,” “Cemetery Gates,” and “Psycho Holiday” showcased their balance of technical skill and raw aggression, earning them critical acclaim and widespread recognition.

Pantera’s next album, Vulgar Display of Power, released in 1992, elevated them from promising heavy act to global metal icons. The album’s sound was heavier and more refined, featuring songs that would become anthems for a generation of metal fans, including “Walk,” “This Love,” and “Mouth for War.” Dimebag Darrell’s guitar work on the record set a new standard for metal riffing, while Anselmo’s vocal performance combined controlled fury with emotional depth. The record achieved platinum status and solidified Pantera as one of the leading forces in metal during the decade. It also became one of the most influential albums in heavy music, inspiring countless bands and musicians who would follow in their footsteps.

In 1994, Pantera released Far Beyond Driven, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, a rare achievement for a metal album. Songs like “5 Minutes Alone” and “I’m Broken” demonstrated the band’s ability to balance power with precision, and the record’s success confirmed their dominance at a time when alternative rock had overtaken much of the mainstream. This era also saw Pantera become a live powerhouse, known for their intense performances and unbreakable connection with their fans. Their concerts were as ferocious as their recordings, earning them a reputation as one of the greatest live metal acts of their time.

Their following albums, The Great Southern Trendkill in 1996 and Reinventing the Steel in 2000, showed a darker and more complex side to the band. While The Great Southern Trendkill was their most extreme and uncompromising release, tackling themes of isolation, anger, and addiction, Reinventing the Steel celebrated the band’s legacy with songs like “Goddamn Electric” and “Revolution Is My Name.” Both records received critical acclaim and maintained Pantera’s reputation as a band that refused to compromise their sound or message.

Despite their success, internal tensions began to grow within the group. Differences between Anselmo and the Abbott brothers eventually led to Pantera’s breakup in 2003. The Abbott brothers later formed a new band, Damageplan, while Anselmo pursued several projects, including Down and Superjoint Ritual. The tragic murder of Dimebag Darrell in 2004 during a live performance with Damageplan marked one of the darkest moments in rock history, sending shockwaves through the entire music world. His death was not only a devastating loss for Pantera fans but for the broader community of musicians who viewed him as one of the most gifted guitarists of his generation.

In the years that followed, Pantera’s legacy only grew stronger. Their influence can be heard across countless metal and rock bands who cite their albums as defining works. Their aggressive yet disciplined approach to songwriting helped bridge the gap between traditional heavy metal and the modern metal sound that would dominate the 2000s. They were inducted into the Kerrang! Hall of Fame in 2000 and received numerous awards and honors recognizing their contributions to heavy music.

In 2022, Pantera’s surviving members Rex Brown and Phil Anselmo reunited for a global tour alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante to celebrate the band’s legacy and honor the memory of Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. The reunion was met with emotional reactions from fans around the world who viewed it as both a tribute and a continuation of the spirit that Pantera represented.

Complete List Of Pantera Songs From A to Z

10’s – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
10’s (Alternative Early Mix) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
13 Steps to Nowhere – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
13 Steps to Nowhere (Instrumental Version) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
25 Years – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
5 Minutes Alone – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
All Over Tonight – Projects in the Jungle – 1984
A New Level – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
A New Level – Walk Cervical – 1993
The Art of Shredding – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
The Art of Shredding (demo) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
The Art of Shredding (Live at Foundations Forum, 1990) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Avoid the Light – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
The Badge – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Becoming – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Biggest Part of Me – Metal Magic – 1983
Blue Light Turnin’ Red – Projects in the Jungle – 1984
Burnnn! – Power Metal – 1988
By Demons Be Driven – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
By Demons Be Driven (Biomechanical Mix) – Walk EP – 1993
By Demons Be Driven (Biomechanical Mix) – Walk Biomechanical – 1993
Cat Scratch Fever – Detroit Rock City soundtrack – 1999
Cat Scratch Fever – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Cemetery Gates – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Cemetery Gates (demo) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Cemetery Gates (Live at Foundations Forum, 1990) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Clash with Reality – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Come-On Eyes – I Am the Night – 1985
Cowboys from Hell – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Cowboys from Hell (demo) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Cowboys from Hell (live) – Walk EP – 1993
Cowboys from Hell (Live at Foundations Forum, 1990) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Cowboys from Hell (Live at Monsters in Moscow, 1991) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Cowboys from Hell (live from Moscow) – Walk Live Material – 1993
Cowboys from Hell (Live from Donington ’94) – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
D*G*T*T*M – I Am the Night – 1985
Daughters of the Queen – I Am the Night – 1985
Death Rattle – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Death Rattle (2020 Remaster) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Death Rattle (2020 Terry Date Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Death Rattle (Instrumental Rough Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Death Trap – Power Metal – 1988
Domination – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Domination (demo) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Domination (Live at Foundations Forum, 1990) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Domination (Live at Monsters in Moscow, 1991) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Domination / Hollow (Live from Donington ’94) – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Down Below – I Am the Night – 1985
Down Below – Power Metal – 1988
Drag the Waters – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Drag the Waters (Alternative Early Mix) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Electric Funeral – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Floods – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Floods (Alternative Early Mix) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Forever Tonight – I Am the Night – 1985
Fu**king Hostile – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
Fu**king Hostile (Biomechanical Mix) – Walk EP – 1993
Fu**king Hostile (Biomechanical Mix) – Walk Biomechanical – 1993
Fu**king Hostile (Biomechanical Mix) – Hostile Moments – 1994
Fu**king Hostile (Live from Donington ’94) – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Goddamn Electric – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Goddamn Electric (2020 Remaster) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Goddamn Electric (2020 Terry Date Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Goddamn Electric (Instrumental Rough Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Goddamn Electric (Radio Edit) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Goddamn Electric (Radio Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Good Friends and a Bottle of Pills – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
The Great Southern Trendkill – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
The Great Southern Trendkill (2016 Mix) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Hard Lines, Sunken Cheeks – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Hard Ride – Power Metal – 1988
Heavy Metal Rules! – Projects in the Jungle – 1984
Hellbound – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Hellbound (2020 Remaster) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Hellbound (2020 Terry Date Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Hellbound (Instrumental Rough Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Heresy – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Heresy (demo) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Heresy (live) – Walk EP – 1993
Heresy (Live at Foundations Forum, 1990) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Heresy (Live at Monsters in Moscow, 1991) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Hole in the Sky – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Hole in the Sky – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Hole in the Sky – Non-album single – 2000
Hollow – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
Hot and Heavy – I Am the Night – 1985
I Am the Night – I Am the Night – 1985
I’ll Be Alright – Metal Magic – 1983
I’ll Cast a Shadow – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
I’ll Cast a Shadow (2020 Remaster) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
I’ll Cast a Shadow (2020 Terry Date Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
I’ll Cast a Shadow (Instrumental Rough Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
I’ll Cast a Shadow (Radio Edit) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
I’m Broken – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
I’m Broken – Hostile Moments – 1994
Immortally Insane – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
In Over My Head – Projects in the Jungle – 1984
It Makes Them Disappear – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
It Makes Them Disappear (2020 Remaster) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
It Makes Them Disappear (2020 Terry Date Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
It Makes Them Disappear (Instrumental Rough Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Killers – Projects in the Jungle – 1984
Latest Lover – Metal Magic – 1983
Like Fire – Projects in the Jungle – 1984
Live in a Hole – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
Living Through Me (Hells’ Wrath) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Living Through Me (Hells’ Wrath) (Instrumental Version) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Medicine Man – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Medicine Man (demo) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Message in Blood – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Message in Blood (demo) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Metal Magic – Metal Magic – 1983
Mouth for War – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
Mouth for War – Hostile Moments – 1994
Mouth for War (Live from Donington ’94) – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Nothin’ On (But the Radio) – Metal Magic – 1983
No Good (Attack the Radical) – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
No Good (Attack the Radical) – Walk Biomechanical – 1993
No Good (Attack the Radical) – Walk Live Material – 1993
Only a Heartbeat Away – Projects in the Jungle – 1984
Onward We Rock! – I Am the Night – 1985
Out for Blood – Projects in the Jungle – 1984
Over and Out – Power Metal – 1988
P*S*T* 88 – Power Metal – 1988
Piss – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
Planet Caravan – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Power Metal – Power Metal – 1988
Primal Concrete Sledge – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Primal Concrete Sledge (Live at Foundations Forum, 1990) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Primal Concrete Sledge (Live at Monsters in Moscow, 1991) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Projects in the Jungle – Projects in the Jungle – 1984
Proud to Be Loud – Power Metal – 1988
Psycho Holiday – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Psycho Holiday (demo) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Psycho Holiday (Live at Foundations Forum, 1990) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Psycho Holiday (Live at Monsters in Moscow, 1991) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Psycho Holiday (live from Moscow) – Walk Live Material – 1993
Regular People (Conceit) – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
(Reprise) Sandblasted Skin – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
(Reprise) Sandblasted Skin (Live at Dynamo Festival, 1998) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Revolution Is My Name – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Revolution Is My Name (2020 Remaster) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Revolution Is My Name (2020 Terry Date Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Revolution Is My Name (Instrumental Rough Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Revolution Is My Name (Radio Edit) (2020 Remaster) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Ride My Rocket – Metal Magic – 1983
Right on the Edge – I Am the Night – 1985
Rise – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
Rock Out! – Metal Magic – 1983
Rock the World – Power Metal – 1988
Sad Lover – Metal Magic – 1983
Shattered – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Shattered (demo) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Shedding Skin – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Slaughtered – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Slaughtered (Live from Donington ’94) – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
The Sleep – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
The Sleep (demo) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Strength Beyond Strength – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Strength Beyond Strength (Live from Donington ’94) – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Suicide Note Pt. I – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Suicide Note Pt. I (Alternative Early Mix) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Suicide Note Pt. I (Intro) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Suicide Note Pt. II – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Suicide Note Pt. II (Live at Dynamo Festival, 1998) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Takin’ My Life – Projects in the Jungle – 1984
Tell Me If You Want It – Metal Magic – 1983
This Love – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
This Love (Live from Donington ’94) – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Throes of Rejection – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
The Underground in America – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
The Underground in America (Alternative Early Mix) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Uplift – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Uplift (2020 Remaster) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Uplift (2020 Terry Date Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Uplift (Instrumental Rough Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Use My Third Arm – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Use My Third Arm (Live from Donington ’94) – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
Valhalla – I Am the Night – 1985
Walk – Vulgar Display of Power – 1992
Walk (album version) – Walk Biomechanical – 1993
Walk (album version) – Walk Cervical – 1993
Walk (album version) – Walk Live Material – 1993
Walk (Cervical Dub Extended) – Walk EP – 1993
Walk (Cervical Dub Extended) – Walk Cervical – 1993
Walk (Cervical Edit) – Walk EP – 1993
Walk (Cervical Edit) – Walk Cervical – 1993
Walk (Cervical Mix) – Hostile Moments – 1994
Walk (Live at the Hollywood Palladium, CA, June 27, 1992) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
Walk (Live from Donington ’94) – Far Beyond Driven – 1994
War Nerve – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
War Nerve (Live at Dynamo Festival, 1998) – The Great Southern Trendkill – 1996
We’ll Grind That Axe for a Long Time – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
We’ll Grind That Axe for a Long Time (2020 Remaster) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
We’ll Grind That Axe for a Long Time (2020 Terry Date Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
We’ll Grind That Axe for a Long Time (Instrumental Rough Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
We’ll Meet Again – Power Metal – 1988
Widowmaker – Metal Magic – 1983
The Will to Survive (demo) – Cowboys from Hell – 1990
Yesterday Don’t Mean Shit – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Yesterday Don’t Mean Shit (2020 Remaster) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Yesterday Don’t Mean Shit (2020 Terry Date Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
Yesterday Don’t Mean Shit (Instrumental Rough Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
You’ve Got to Belong to It – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
You’ve Got to Belong to It (2020 Remaster) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
You’ve Got to Belong to It (2020 Terry Date Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000
You’ve Got to Belong to It (Instrumental Rough Mix) – Reinventing the Steel – 2000

Albums

Metal Magic (1983): 10 songs

Projects in the Jungle (1984): 10 songs

I Am the Night (1985): 10 songs

Power Metal (1988): 10 songs

Cowboys from Hell (1990): 35 songs (12 studio + 7 live Foundations Forum + 5 live Monsters in Moscow + 11 demos)

Vulgar Display of Power (1992): 12 songs (11 studio + 1 bonus track)

Walk EP (1993): 6 songs

Walk Biomechanical (1993): 4 songs

Walk Live Material (1993): 4 songs

Walk Cervical (1993): 4 songs

Far Beyond Driven (1994): 22 songs (12 studio + 1 Japanese bonus + 9 live Donington ’94)

Hostile Moments (1994): 4 songs

The Great Southern Trendkill (1996): 24 songs (11 studio + 1 Japanese bonus + 12 from 20th Anniversary Edition)

Detroit Rock City soundtrack (1999): 1 song

Reinventing the Steel (2000): 50 songs (10 studio + 1 Japanese bonus + 10 Terry Date Mix + 10 Remaster + 4 radio edits + 15 from Disc 3)

Check out similar articles and more…all on ClassicRockHistory.com

Classicrockhistory.com claims ownership of all its original content and Intellectual property under United States Copyright laws and those of all other foreign countries. No one person, business, or organization is allowed to re-publish any of our original content anywhere on the web or in print without our permission. All photos used are either public domain Creative Commons photos or licensed officially from Shutterstock under license with ClassicRockHistory.com. All photo credits have been placed at the end of the article. Album Cover Photos are affiliate links and the property of Amazon and are stored on the Amazon server. Any theft of our content will be met with swift legal action against the infringing websites.