Review: Pantera Delivers a Raw Show in West Palm Beach

"The Heaviest Tour of the Summer" closed out at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre with Ozzy tributes and fan-favorite hits.

By Flor Franceschetti and Michele Eve Sandberg

September 14, 2025

Image: Picture of Phil Anselmo of Pantera singing on stage.

Pantera played the last show of their "The Heaviest Tour of the Summer" last night in West Palm Beach. Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/@micheleevephoto

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It's hard to think of American heavy metal without thinking of Pantera. Their story is not for the faint of heart. This is a band that survived the onstage murder of guitarist and founding member Dimebag Darrell in 2004, the loss of his brother and drummer Vinnie Paul to heart failure in 2018, years of addiction, and fallouts between members. So when Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde, and Charlie Benante took the stage last night in West Palm Beach for the final show of their The Heaviest Tour of the Summer, their presence stood as a testament to resilience and the enduring power of their music.

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Pantera singer on stage in West Palm - Beach.

Phil Anselmo last night at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre.

Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/@micheleevephoto

It's safe to say the nearly 20,000 fans at the iThink Financial Amphitheatre felt something close to grace when the opening chords of "Suicide Note Pt. II" ripped through the night air. The show's intensity was exactly what fans came for, with mosh pits breaking out on the amphitheatre’s muddy lawn. The setlist mixed iconic tracks like "Cowboys From Hell," "Mouth for War," and "5 Minutes Alone" with deeper cuts that rewarded the die-hards.

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The show's intensity was exactly what fans came for.

Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/@micheleevephoto

This has been a rough year for metal fans. Ozzy Osbourne died in July, and Brent Hinds of Mastodon was killed in a motorcycle accident just last month. "The Prince of Darkness" was a mentor to Pantera — who performed at Black Sabbath's final concert, Back to the Beginning, in Birmingham, England. Anselmo took a moment during the set to dedicate a song to the "amazing fuckin' Osbourne." In fact, the band postponed several tour dates to mourn the loss of the British legend.

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The setlist mixed iconic tracks like "Cowboys From Hell," "Mouth for War," and "5 Minutes Alone" with deeper cuts that rewarded the die-hards.

Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/@micheleevephoto

But no Pantera show is complete without their metal anthem "Walk," which closed out the night with fire and fury, proof that metal is far from dead and will outlast every tragedy thrown its way.

What's next for Pantera? They'll rejoin Metallica for the European leg of the M72 World Tour in May 2026.

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Phil Anselmo of Pantera on stage in West Palm Beach.

After this last U.S. show, Pantera will join Metallica for the European leg of the M72 World Tour in May 2026.

Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/@micheleevephoto

Setlist

"Suicide Note Pt. I"

"Suicide Note Pt. II"

"Hellbound"

"5 Minutes Alone"

"Strength Beyond Strength"

"Mouth for War"

"Goddamn Electric"

"Becoming"

"I'm Broken"

"10's"

"I'll Cast a Shadow"

"This Love"

"Cowboys From Hell"

Encore:

"A New Level"

"Walk"

"Fucking Hostile"

Florencia Franceschetti, professionally known as Flor Frances, is the Music Editor at Miami New Times. An award-winning journalist and radio host with over 15 years of experience, she has contributed to outlets such as Bandcamp Daily, the Miami Herald, and Artburst. She is also the founder and former editor of the local publication Too Much Love. Her work focuses on documenting and amplifying cultural and artistic expressions within the music and art communities.

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Michele Eve Sandberg is a nationally published event photographer and storyteller based in South Florida. Her eclectic coverage includes Art Basel events, SOBEWFF, the Miami Open, concerts, and more. She has also worked with celebrities and Grammy-winning artists in and outside of Florida.