10 Best Metal Albums Of The 1990s - Ranked
4. Pantera – Cowboys From Hell
A complete reinvention of Pantera, Cowboys From Hell flipped the band’s cheesy, generic glam metal sound on it’s head, with Rex Brown’s glass-shattering bass lines, Phil Anselmo’s aggressive vocals, and Dimebag Darrell’s timeless shredding.
Setting the bar for all southern metal in the 1990s and beyond, the album blended the melodic funk of groove metal with the manic pace of thrash, creating a signature sound that was unique to Pantera.
The highlights of the album include the title track Cowboys From Hell, Psycho Holiday, Domination, and The Art of Shredding, with each one perfectly documenting the evolution of the band, coming full circle.