The death of Dimebag Darrell

[mrlee]

Today all ive been doing is tributing  dime at school and talking bout him and stuff and making sure people know what day it is. Some people had R.I.P dime on there hands which i thought was nice. Such a shame that such a great man  and guitarist was killed in such a cruel way......

Does anybody have any pics of him with zakk wylde?

[Malcolm]

[Buddy J.B.]

A great musician's life was cut off the wrong way, but his spirit remains in a better place....


We miss you so much Dime, R.I.P. buddy.

[Malcolm]

 Some of the biggest names in hard rock ? including members of such acts as METALLICA, KORN, LINKIN PARK, SLIPKNOT, MUDVAYNE, ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED ? have joined forces for an amazing art exhibit in remembrance of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and to support music education.

Set to debut at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California, "Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute" will include the following:

* A collection of 50 guitars, hand-painted by world-famous rock stars and internationally known modern artists.

* A charitable art auction to benefit a foundation dedicated to music, education and improving the lives of today?s youth.

* A travelling entertainment attraction hitting major U.S. markets in 2006.

* A highly-publicized tour that will feature an art opening party and VIP reception in each city attended by participating artists, press, celebrities and entertainment industry personel.

This exhibit promises to be of massive popular appeal, as well as a great story for the music, art and mainstream media. Platinum-selling artists such as Rob Zombie, Moby, Billy Corgan, KORN, Dave Navarro, VAN HALEN, Kirk Hammett of METALLICA, Dave Grohl of FOO FIGHTERS and NIRVANA and SUM 41 have already signed on and the list of impressive artists is growing.

"Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute" will debut at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California before heading off on tour to major U.S. markets. The guitars will be auctioned off with proceeds going to a foundation dedicated to furthering music education.

List of participating artists:

Aaron Cain (Aaron Cain Tattoo)
Alexi Laiho (CHILDREN OF BODOM)
Billy Corgan (SMASHING PUMPKINS)
Bob Tyrrell
Bob Zilla (DAMAGEPLAN)
Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX)
Chester Bennington (LINKIN PARK)
Dan Donegan (DISTURBED)
Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA)
Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION)
David Stoupakis
DEFTONES
Derek Hess (Derek Hess Studios)
Filip Leu (Leu Family Iron)
Gill Montie
Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE)
Guy Aitchison (Hyperspace Studios)
Hank Williams III
Jack Rudy
James Hetfield (METALLICA)
Jason D' Aquino (Blue Moon Tattoo)
Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS)
Jim Root (SLIPKNOT)
Joe Capobianco (Hope Gallery)
Joe Satriani
Jonathan Davis (KORN)
Kelly Clarkson
Kerry King (SLAYER)
Kirk Hammett (METALLICA)
Marilyn Manson
Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO, MUTATO MUZAKO)
Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN)
Mick Thompson (SLIPKNOT)
Mike Shinoda (LINKIN PARK)
Moby
Munky (KORN)
Oderus Urungus (GWAR)
OTEP
Paul Booth (Last Rites Tattoo)
Rob Zombie
Ron English (Popaganda Art Studio)
Ryan McGinness
Sammy Hagar
Sas Christian (Hotbox Designs)
Shannon Larkin (GODSMACK)
Shawn Crahan (SLIPKNOT)
Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL BAND)
Sully Erna (GODSMACK)
SUM 41
Ted Nugent
Tom Morello (AUDIOSLAVE, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE)
Tommy Lee (M?TLEY CR?E)
Willie Adler (LAMB OF GOD)

[Malcolm]

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY singer/guitarist Zakk Wylde, guitarist Nick Catanese and bass player John "J.D." Deservio recently spoke to Boston writer Debby Rao about the legacy of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) on the second anniversary of Abbott's tragic death (Dimebag was gunned down by a deranged "fan" on December 8, 2004).

Zakk Wylde: "We dedicate 'In this River' to Dimebag every night. I wrote the song before Dime passed away. It is just like I never had a brother, but Dime was my brother. I laid him to rest. It is just like that. Looking at the lyrics, this is his song. Dime was always a giver, never a taker."

Q: Do you consider Dime's death a 9/11 for all musicians? The second anniversary of Dimebag's death is December 8, and it still seems so surreal. What was going through your mind when you heard the news of Dime's death?

Catanese: I was sitting here just like now answering emails and I heard the news. I was in total disbelief but then many people called and I knew it for real and I just lost it. A person so full of life and just wanted to have a good time and jam and be buds and treat everyone like they were the star was taken from us. But he will always be around. He isn't gone he is in all of us. Dime wore his BLS vest all the time and is now forever in it, and to me that means so much. That day Vinnie lost a brother, Rita lost lost a husband and we all lost a dear friend and a great musician.

Q: Dime has made such an impact in the metal world. His legacy will live on through is music. What was your favorite PANTERA song? Do you think PANTERA helped paved the way for nu-metal as we know it today?

Catanese: "Becoming" was always my favorite and I loved "Hellbound". Fuck no, PANTERA never led into nu-metal. They were there own breed.

Q: "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott recently got inducted into the Hall of Fame in Dallas at the Hard Rock Cafe. What are your thoughts on Dime's induction?

Catanese: It's about fuckin time. Dime deserves that and more. He brought so much into the world of music. Not just great playing but as a person. He is the best and will always be.

Q: What advice did Dime ever give to you as a musician, that you will forever treasure? Describe the impact that Dime had on your career as a musician.

Catanese: He said to me after we did the show in Dallas with JUDAS PRIEST, he put his arm around me and said, "Twin, you keep jamming, you got fire and I see it. One day you will be up there with the big boys." That was such a great fucking thing for him to say to me. It put even more of a drive in me."

Q: Do you remember the first time you met "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott?

Catanese: I met Dime during the CROWBAR tour with us. He came out and hung. My best memory I have of Dime is the last time I saw him was when we opened for JUDAS PRIEST. Dime and Rita came out and we had a blast. After the show, he put arm around me and complimented the show and said "Man, I watch you up there playing note for note with the boss. Don't you ever quit and mark my words you will be one of the best." Well that about had me in tears. Here is one of my idols telling me something like that. That was just the kind of person Dime was ? such a giving and caring person. "

Q: One of the highlights of the BLACK LABEL SOCIETY set on the "Shot to Hell" tour is when the band performs "In this River" in a very special tribute to Dime every night. The emotion pouring out from the band is so heartwarming.

Catanese: It is still hard to this day to play that song and not get emotional. The song was written and recorded while Dime was alive, but it fits and pays a lot of honor to him. Now that it's played on the piano, it's even more intense.

Q: What impact did "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott have on the metal world? What was Dime's motto in life?

Catanese: Be yourself and have fun every fucking day of your life. Dime never went a day without having a fucking blast. He would call me up at casinos and we would talk about how much money we had each lost. He would say "Twin, live it up man, let it roll. Getcha pull."

Q: JD, do you have any special memories of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott that you would like to share with us?

J.D.: "Dime is loved and missed, and he's always in our thoughts and prayers. Dime is with us every night on stage!"

[mrlee]

Some of the biggest names in hard rock ? including members of such acts as METALLICA, KORN, LINKIN PARK, SLIPKNOT, MUDVAYNE, ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED ? have joined forces for an amazing art exhibit in remembrance of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and to support music education.

Set to debut at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California, "Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute" will include the following:

* A collection of 50 guitars, hand-painted by world-famous rock stars and internationally known modern artists.

* A charitable art auction to benefit a foundation dedicated to music, education and improving the lives of today?s youth.

* A travelling entertainment attraction hitting major U.S. markets in 2006.

* A highly-publicized tour that will feature an art opening party and VIP reception in each city attended by participating artists, press, celebrities and entertainment industry personel.

This exhibit promises to be of massive popular appeal, as well as a great story for the music, art and mainstream media. Platinum-selling artists such as Rob Zombie, Moby, Billy Corgan, KORN, Dave Navarro, VAN HALEN, Kirk Hammett of METALLICA, Dave Grohl of FOO FIGHTERS and NIRVANA and SUM 41 have already signed on and the list of impressive artists is growing.

"Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute" will debut at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California before heading off on tour to major U.S. markets. The guitars will be auctioned off with proceeds going to a foundation dedicated to furthering music education.

List of participating artists:

Aaron Cain (Aaron Cain Tattoo)
Alexi Laiho (CHILDREN OF BODOM)
Billy Corgan (SMASHING PUMPKINS)
Bob Tyrrell
Bob Zilla (DAMAGEPLAN)
Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX)
Chester Bennington (LINKIN PARK)
Dan Donegan (DISTURBED)
Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA)
Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION)
David Stoupakis
DEFTONES
Derek Hess (Derek Hess Studios)
Filip Leu (Leu Family Iron)
Gill Montie
Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE)
Guy Aitchison (Hyperspace Studios)
Hank Williams III
Jack Rudy
James Hetfield (METALLICA)
Jason D' Aquino (Blue Moon Tattoo)
Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS)
Jim Root (SLIPKNOT)
Joe Capobianco (Hope Gallery)
Joe Satriani
Jonathan Davis (KORN)
Kelly Clarkson
Kerry King (SLAYER)
Kirk Hammett (METALLICA)
Marilyn Manson
Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO, MUTATO MUZAKO)
Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN)
Mick Thompson (SLIPKNOT)
Mike Shinoda (LINKIN PARK)
Moby
Munky (KORN)
Oderus Urungus (GWAR)
OTEP
Paul Booth (Last Rites Tattoo)
Rob Zombie
Ron English (Popaganda Art Studio)
Ryan McGinness
Sammy Hagar
Sas Christian (Hotbox Designs)
Shannon Larkin (GODSMACK)
Shawn Crahan (SLIPKNOT)
Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL BAND)
Sully Erna (GODSMACK)
SUM 41
Ted Nugent
Tom Morello (AUDIOSLAVE, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE)
Tommy Lee (M?TLEY CR?E)
Willie Adler (LAMB OF GOD)

Theres some people there that i dont think should be. dime and zakk hated grunge and nu-metal yet dave grohl and mike shinoda are there? wtf

[Izzy]

I wonder if we will hear the recordings laid down for Damageplan's second album

Its fantastic that we got the Rebel meets rebel album, i hope there is still a few more songs to come from such amazing guitarist, and he truly was, he truly is, one of the all time greats

[Izzy]

Theres some people there that i dont think should be. dime and zakk hated grunge and nu-metal yet dave grohl and mike shinoda are there? wtf

u would stop someone celebrating anothers life and morning their death?

[BLS-Pride]

I wonder if we will hear the recordings laid down for Damageplan's second album

Its fantastic that we got the Rebel meets rebel album, i hope there is still a few more songs to come from such amazing guitarist, and he truly was, he truly is, one of the all time greats

I think the music is there. Vinnie doesn't know if he wants the lead singer from Damageplan to lay vocals are pick some of Dime's favorites.

[Dead N' Bloated]

I wonder if we will hear the recordings laid down for Damageplan's second album

Its fantastic that we got the Rebel meets rebel album, i hope there is still a few more songs to come from such amazing guitarist, and he truly was, he truly is, one of the all time greats

I think the music is there. Vinnie doesn't know if he wants the lead singer from Damageplan to lay vocals are pick some of Dime's favorites.

Last I heard, Damageplan were gunna release the second album with all members.
Does anyone know whats doing with Pantera Home Video 4, and all the unreleased Pantera tracks. There was also an albums worth of stuff from after Reinventing the Steel and there was talk about that coming out to.
Any clue?


 

[Izzy]

I wonder if we will hear the recordings laid down for Damageplan's second album

Its fantastic that we got the Rebel meets rebel album, i hope there is still a few more songs to come from such amazing guitarist, and he truly was, he truly is, one of the all time greats

I think the music is there. Vinnie doesn't know if he wants the lead singer from Damageplan to lay vocals are pick some of Dime's favorites.

The Damageplan vocalist was awful, i'd hope someone else could 'contribute' - but the important thing is getting more of Dime's stuff out there

Apparently there is a lot of it lying about, Vinnie lent Nickelback one of Dime's solos for the excellent 'side of a bullet', i'm sure from 20 years + of recordings you could carefully create whole new songs

[Neemo]

man 2 years already...where has the time gone

damageplan has a couple cool tunes...but yeah the vocalist is pretty bad, i like the idea vinnie talked about getting dimes fav singers to lay vocals over some of his recordings...appparently the 2nd damageplan album was completed aside from vocals

[mrlee]

Theres some people there that i dont think should be. dime and zakk hated grunge and nu-metal yet dave grohl and mike shinoda are there? wtf

u would stop someone celebrating anothers life and morning their death?

no but considering everything pantera stood for i think its bit disrespectful to dime.

[Izzy]

Theres some people there that i dont think should be. dime and zakk hated grunge and nu-metal yet dave grohl and mike shinoda are there? wtf

u would stop someone celebrating anothers life and morning their death?

no but considering everything pantera stood for i think its bit disrespectful to dime.

Dime would feel disrespected by someone celebrating his life??

Dime's music touched people around the world, i'm sure Dime would feel very humbled by that.

[mrlee]

R.I.P dimebag!!!!!!

[F*ck Fear]

Dime Forever!

R.I.P brother.

[Dead N' Bloated]

2 fuckin years. I still cant believe it.
Rock in Peace Dime
Rot in Hell Nathan Gale


 

[BLS-Pride]

RIP brother Dime.. Your music lives on forever

[supaplex]

i was watching the concert footage from that show a few weeks ago and couldn't believe it still. how fucked up can some dude be?

anyway

rip dimebag

[CheapJon]

5 years today 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZJcupwTfFc