Cemetery Gatez - The Pantera Tribute Band at Martin's Downtown

Cemetery Gatez is recognized as the longest running touring Pantera tribute band delivering the raw energy, crushing riffs, and authentic attitude of the legendary heavy metal group since 2000. Operating across the Midwest and Southwest, the band features members Brian Mills (guitar and vocals), Rick Henderson (vocals), Nate Arrington (bass and vocals), and Octavio de la Pena (drums).

"If you can't have Pantera, get Cemetery Gatez."

Following the tragic passing of Dimebag Darrell in late 2004, the band shifted from a regional passion project into an active touring act. They filled a massive void for communities across Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois, playing small theaters, local fairgrounds, and heavy metal bars to keep the groove-metal movement alive in the Midwest.

The band led by Rick Henderson, express extreme gratitude to their fans, emphasizing that the crowd is the true "heart and soul of metal" throughout their multi-year run keeping the spirit of Pantera alive.