Original Pantera singer Terrence Lee ‘Terry’ Glaze recently shared his thoughts on the band’s success following his departure. He offered insights into his relationship with former bandmates in an interview on the Pod Scum podcast.
Glaze discussed his continued connection with the band members. He recalled a memorable moment when Darrell Abbott shared early material from what would become one of Pantera’s most successful albums.
“For sure. Before ‘Vulgar [Display Of Power]’ came out [in 1992], Darrell came to see Lord Tracy play in Dallas,” Glaze said. “And after the show, we went out in his limo and he played me a cassette, the rough mixes of ‘Vulgar’. And he was sitting there air guitaring to ‘Mouth For War’.”
The former vocalist described Abbott’s enthusiasm for the new material. He drew comparisons to influential rock acts.
“And he was looking at me just smiling. He goes, ‘Van Halen.’ And I was, like, ‘Yes,'” Glaze continued. “And then the next tour, when they came to California, I went out with them for a couple days with them and saw ’em, and it was incredible.”
The interview provided rare insight into the relationship between Glaze and his former bandmates after his exit from Pantera.
Glaze’s departure from Pantera marked a pivotal transformation for the band. They evolved from their glam metal origins into the groove metal powerhouse that would define their legacy.
The album Glaze referenced in his interview became a massive commercial success. Best Selling Albums reported that Vulgar Display of Power has sold over 2.25 million copies across multiple countries. Blabbermouth noted that the album achieved 1,770,521 sales in the United States alone through SoundScan tracking.
Vulgar Display of Power was released on February 25, 1992. It represented Pantera’s mainstream breakthrough following their previous album Cowboys from Hell. Louder Sound revealed that the album’s success was amplified by MTV videos and the band’s performance at Monsters of Rock. This exposed them to massive crowds and solidified their position in the metal scene.
The commercial triumph of Vulgar Display of Power set the stage for even greater success. Jason S. Sullivan confirmed that the album became Pantera’s best-selling release and cemented their heavy metal legacy. This proved that the band’s transformation after Glaze’s departure had paid off significantly.
The success continued with their follow-up album. Louder Sound documented that Far Beyond Driven, released in 1994, achieved even bigger commercial success. This demonstrated the sustained momentum Pantera maintained throughout the 1990s.
