I'll Cast a Shadow

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About I'll Cast a Shadow

"I'll Cast a Shadow" is a song by American heavy metal band Pantera from their 2000 album Reinventing the Steel. The song, the final single to be released by the group before their breakup, is about the influence the band had on the heavy metal genre.


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2000
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The end will crush the light 
And sends a message, It won't please 
The naked eye 
Without and end there is no light 
To foretell, to blind you 
The law of the claw reigns on and after still 

When I die, I cast a shadow 
And I'll rise, I cast a shadow 

I'm leaving more eyes open 
I close up both of mine 
For the ones that chase my life 
They're looking over shoulders 
Let paranoia in 
Spontaneously rule them 

When I die, I cast a shadow 
And I'll fly, I cast a shadow 

Everybody get fucking up! 
I cast a shadow... 
I... I cast a shadow 
I cast a shadow... 
I... I cast a shadow 

(Chorus) 
When I die, I cast a shadow 
And I'll rise, I cast a shadow

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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: Philip Anselmo, Rex Brown, Darrell Abbott, Vincent Abbott

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11 facts about this song

Album Information
"I'll Cast A Shadow" is a track from the "Reinventing the Steel" album, which is Pantera's ninth and last studio album, released in 2000.
Song Theme
The song deals with the theme of heavy metal music making a powerful and lasting impact, hence casting a long 'shadow' that will continue to influence future generations of metal bands.
Band Composition
The track was performed by Dimebag Darrell on guitars, Phil Anselmo on vocals, Rex Brown on bass, and Vinnie Paul on drums - the classic Pantera lineup.
Songwriting Credits
Like most of Pantera's songs, "I'll Cast A Shadow" was written by all four members of the band.
Music Genre
The song's genre is Groove Metal, a style of music for which Pantera has been largely responsible for pioneering.
Post Release
This was one of the last songs the band ever recorded before their breakup in 2003.
Critical Reception
The song, along with the album, received generally positive reviews upon release, and it further cemented Pantera's legacy as one of the defining bands in heavy metal.
Song Duration
"I'll Cast A Shadow" is one of the longer songs on the album, running for over 5 minutes.
Dimebag Darrell
It is one of the last songs Dimebag recorded before his tragic death in 2004. His inventive and powerful guitar work is particularly celebrated in this song.
Legacy
"I'll Cast A Shadow" remains a fan favorite and its lyrics and musical power tend to symbolize Pantera's lasting influence on the heavy metal genre.
Live Performances
While it wasn't their most performed song, the energy of "I'll Cast A Shadow" made it a popular choice for the band's live shows.

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