Pantera announce Ireland and UK tour

Heavy metal icons Pantera have today announced their long-awaited return to the UK and Ireland in 2025 for their first tour in over 20 years.

The tour kicks off on 18th February in Glasgow with shows in Leeds, Birmingham and London.

The 'Cowboys From Hell' come to 3Arena on 21st February. Tickets start from €80.25, inclusive of booking fee, and go on sale Friday 21 June at 10am. Please see here for booking and more information.

Artist presale tickets & VIP for the tour will go on sale on Tue, 18 June at 10am BST and public on sale will begin on Fri, 21 June at 10am BST.

Featuring original members, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante, the latest stretch of live dates continues the celebration of the lives of late founding members, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell.

The tour will follow Pantera's appearance at the 2024 edition of Download Festival in Leicestershire, which kicks off this weekend from 14th-16th June.

Pioneers of the "power groove," Pantera got their start in Arlington, Texas with its best-known lineup, consisting of founding members and brothers, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell, with bassist Rex Brown and vocalist Philip H. Anselmo. The group would become one the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history. To date, Pantera has sold 20 million records worldwide and has received four Grammy nominations along with sold out arena tours across the globe.