Released March 14, 2000 Recorded 1999–2000 Reinventing the Steel contains lyrics mostly about the band itself, as on "We'll Grind that Axe for a Long Time" (where the band members tell about how they've kept it "true" throughout the years, while many of their peers "sucked up for the fame") and "I'll Cast a Shadow" (about Pantera's influence on the genre). There are also songs about their fans, like "Goddamn Electric" and "You've Got to Belong To It." "Goddamn Electric" mention's Black Sabbath, and Slayer, two of the band's main influence's. The band members dedicated Reinventing the Steel to their Read more on Last.fm.
This treasure trove of instantly accessible Texas metal is Panteras happiest record…which is still pretty pissed off by their terms. This entire album is Dimebag fulfilling his love for Ace Frehley and Kiss, albeit channeled through heavier styles.