The Art of Shredding

Pantera

About The Art of Shredding

"The Art of Shredding" is a song by the American heavy metal band Pantera. It was released in 1990 on their album Cowboys from Hell, and is the final song on the album.


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1990
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Unity is a rare thing
Blind eyes of society bring
The category of minority
Now what are we supposed to be?
Born free to be
Powerless to change the world
With our lives in the hands of madmen

Now in times when society needs us
This is where the sin begins
We're aware they're going to free us
Rage from our hearts within
Born of this world
Which is a living hell
But we'll be closer to heaven

So now, this is the art
To shred, its only emotion
This is the art
To shred, its only emotion

Shred!

So now, this is the art
To shred, its only emotion
This is the art
To shred, its only emotion
This is the art
To shred, its only emotion

Right!

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Pantera

Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. They were formed in 1981 by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul (drums) and Dimebag Darrell (guitar), along with vocalist Terry Glaze. Bassist Rex Brown joined the band the next year. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera had Terry replaced in 1987 with Phil Anselmo as the new vocalist. Pantera has sold around 20 million albums. Starting as a glam metal band, Pantera released four albums during the 1980s. For their fifth album, Cowboys from Hell, released in 1990, Pantera introduced a heavier groove and thrash metal sound. Their sixth album Vulgar Display of Power, released in 1992, revealed a heavier sound than Cowboys from Hell and their 1994 release of Far Beyond Driven debuted at No.1 on … more »

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Written by: DARRELL LANCE ABBOTT, PHILIP ANSELMO, PHILIP HANSEN ANSELMO, REX BROWN, REX ROBERT BROWN, VINCENT PAUL ABBOTT

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11 facts about this song

Album Classification
"The Art of Shredding" is featured on Pantera's fifth studio album "Cowboys from Hell," which was released in 1990.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genre of groove metal and heavy metal, reflecting Pantera's departure from their earlier glam metal sound.
Musical Element Classification
This track showcases Dimebag Darrell's guitar shredding skills which gave its title "The Art of Shredding".
Lyrics Classification
The song's lyrics, written by the band's vocalist Phil Anselmo, are a depiction of the group’s newfound approach to composition and performance intensity at the time.
Band Lineup Classification
The band's lineup for this song and album included Phil Anselmo on vocals, Dimebag Darrell on guitar, Vinnie Paul on drums, and Rex Brown on bass.
Performance Classification
"The Art Of Shredding" continues to be a fan-favorite and is often performed in Pantera's live shows, displaying the band's extraordinary musicianship.
Critical Reception Classification
The song, along with the “Cowboys from Hell” album, is considered to be a crucial turning point in Pantera’s career, receiving praise from critics and fans alike.
Music Video Classification
Unlike some of the other songs on the album, "The Art of Shredding" does not have an official music video.
Influence Classification
The "Art of Shredding" has been praised for influencing the sound of many future metal bands due to its innovative blend of heavy, groove, and thrash metal elements.
Album Sales Classification
The album "Cowboys from Hell," including the song "The Art of Shredding," was certified double Platinum by the RIAA in 2004, signifying over two million records sold.
Legacy Classification
Pantera's "The Art of Shredding" continues to be recognized as a significant contribution to the evolution of the heavy metal genre.

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