In a recent interview with Rolling Stone Australia, Rex Brown addressed the characterization of the new Pantera lineup as a tribute band.

Refuting this label, Brown emphasized the absence of two beloved band members and the reality of their loss:

“Two of our beloved brothers that just aren’t here anymore man, that’s life, you know? They’re just not with us man. That’s just fate; it’s the way the ball rolls, dude. This is no tribute band.”

Brown also expressed the significance of reconnecting with Pantera’s music after a lengthy hiatus, highlighting the opportunity for him and Phil Anselmo to perform songs they hadn’t played in 23 years:

“Philip and I get to play these songs of ours that we haven’t played in 23 years. And to be able to do that and connect with the enormity of what’s happened is just extraordinarily f*cking insane, you know?”