The steel scene thrives on its wealthy tapestry of influences, and one debate which has sparked dialogue by the years is the connection between New Orleans thrashers Exhorder and legendary style giants Pantera. Whereas each bands carved their very own distinctive paths, a persistent narrative suggests Exhorder‘s aggressive sound predates Pantera‘s shift in direction of heavier territory. Nevertheless, vocalist Kyle Thomas stays refreshingly level-headed in regards to the comparisons.
In a brand new interview with the “Scars And Guitars” podcast (transcribed by Blabbermouth), Thomas acknowledged the frequent inquiries about Exhorder‘s potential affect. He maintained a diplomatic stance, appreciating followers’ enthusiasm whereas recognizing that Pantera‘s success stemmed from sheer onerous work and dedication.
“Each every so often I meet any individual who feels the necessity to pull me apart and inform me how essential it’s that they inform me that they suppose that we have been earlier than Pantera. Like, no matter. And I at all times attempt to take it and cope with it in essentially the most well mannered manner doable ‘trigger folks aren’t saying that essentially to incite me in some form of manner; often they suppose they’re telling me one thing that I might like to listen to.”
“I believe there’s room on this world for each bands. I believe it is a good factor Pantera is again in enterprise. I believe it is good for onerous rock and heavy steel, and the extra, the merrier. They labored extraordinarily onerous — so much more durable than we did — for his or her success, and who cares whether or not the rooster or the egg got here first. To me, they’re each scrumptious.” Thomas added.
The private connection between Thomas and Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo provides one other layer to the story. Recalling a present from Anselmo, Thomas acknowledged their mutual respect and the affect they’ve had on one another’s careers.
“I have been associates with Phil for a very long time. I at all times acquired alongside properly with Darrell and Rex. That platinum file on the wall proper there was a present from Phil for Far Past Pushed, introduced to me and my band Penalty on the time, which grew to become Floodgate. It was simply his manner of mainly saying, ‘Hey, thanks, man.’ And I do know what he meant. We have been a giant affect on him personally, and he returned the favor by spreading our demos round to folks and turning folks on to us. He was, at one time, in all probability the most important cheerleader this band ever had.”
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