Release Athens Festival 2026: Pantera

Are you talking to me? On July 9, Athens answers with Pantera finally storming the stage at Release Athens Festival in Water Plaza, marking their long-awaited Greek debut. Few bands have shaped modern metal as profoundly as the Texas groove pioneers. From the seismic punch of Cowboys From Hell to the genre-defining force of Vulgar Display of Power and the chart-topping heaviness of Far Beyond Driven, Pantera rewrote the rules with crushing riffs, razor-sharp precision and undeniable attitude.

After years of dormancy, the tragic loss of Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, and controversies surrounding the frontman, original members Philip H. Anselmo and Rex Brown returned in 2022 to honour the band’s legacy, joined by heavyweights Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante. Since then, they’ve headlined major festivals worldwide. Now it’s Athens’ turn, with a thunderous set of era-defining tracks and pure metal intensity, staged against the seaside backdrop of Release Athens.

Celebrating a decade, Release Festival is truly bringing the metal, delivering yet another three metal-filled days with major headliners. Don’t miss your chance to get multi-day tickets featuring Limp Bizkit and Three Day Grace, or special two-day passes with Limp Bizkit.