Far Beyond Driven was the first extreme metal album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. It was a landmark achievement, proving that extreme music could dominate the mainstream charts.
- The album's original cover art depicted a drill bit entering an anus, but it was quickly replaced by the now-famous alternate cover after complaints.
- Far Beyond Driven was Pantera's highest-charting album in the US, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200.
- The album was re-recorded and released in 1997 with the original controversial cover art.
Pantera is a Grammy-winning heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. They are best known for their aggressive, groove-metal sound. In 1994, Pantera were at the height of their commercial and critical success, having broken through with Vulgar Display of Power two years earlier.
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