Dimebag Darrell Dies In Gunshooting

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Dimebag Darrell Dies In Gunshooting

posted Dec 9, 2004 at 2:32 AM by darkstar. (201 Comments)

Band Photo: Damageplan (?)

A gunman opened fire Wednesday night during a heavy metal concert in Columbus, killing four people -- including at least one member of the band -- and critically wounding at least two others before a police officer shot and killed him, according to Columbus police.

The attacker leapt onstage as the group, Damageplan, performed, and began "targeting members in the band," Sgt. Brent Mull said.

Two others were injured in the incident, although the nature of their injuries was not clear.

According to eyewitness accounts, the gunman initially shot and killed the band's guitarist, Dimebag Darrell. Darrell, 38, and his brother, Vinnie Paul, 40, are former members of Pantera -- a group they formed in the 1980s. Their father is Jerry Abbott, a country and western songwriter and producer.

Police were notified of the shooting at the Alrosa Villa nightclub on the city's north end around 10:18 p.m. ET, Mull said. A uniformed police officer who was in the area slipped into the venue from a back entrance, confronted the gunman during the rampage and killed him.

"If not for the officer who showed up, there would have been more dead," Mull said.

Police have roped off a huge area of the nightclub's parking lot, as 60 detectives question hundreds of witnesses. Police have brought in buses to keep the witnesses warm as they wait to be questioned.

Calvin Bota said he saw the shooting from the mosh pit right in front of the stage, shortly after the band began playing.

"Somebody came -- I don't know where they came from, out of the audience or whatnot -- but they come onto (the) stage and ... he shot the guitarist at first, fired a couple of other shots and then he hid behind the stage a little bit," Bota told WSYX.

"Everybody started scattering, you know, there's mayhem everywhere. And then a police officer came into the building, you know, came in professional with his gun raised and then he proceeded to shoot the guy."

Gerald Caudill told WSYX the gunman shot the guitarist at least four times.

"I was up close to the stage and I just saw some guy run up on the side of the stage and I heard some shots and I saw (drummer) Vinnie Paul and somebody jumped on top of Vinnie, and the guy just stayed around the stage and started shooting other people," Caudill said.

"I saw wounded people all over the place, out in the parking lot, inside," he said. "It just didn't sound like gunshots or anything, it didn't occur to me that something like that was happening."

UPDATE: The name of the gunman and additional details have been posted in followup articles.

UPDATE: More details after press conference here.

Source: CNN.com

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201 Comments on "Dimebag Darrell Dies In Gunshooting"

1. omg writes:

this cant be f***ing real! dimebag and vinnie dead? holllllly sh** no...... i cant believe this sh** seriously..... its not on the damageplan websites yet. Ive been searching and its on nbcnews.com, foxnews.com and cnn so i dont know what to say anymore. I hope they are truely ok . holy sh** man

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 2:39 AM ET | IP Logged

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2. darkstar writes:

If you look on Damageplan's messageboard, you'll find fans have already posted messages about it up there.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 2:43 AM ET | IP Logged

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3. Nslaved@birth writes:

this is some real f***ed up sh**. i just heard from a friend a few minutes ago. i dont even know what to say. I mourn for all of the fans out there and for the families of the victims.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 2:48 AM ET | IP Logged

4. Damned writes:

Truely tragis man.....

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:02 AM ET | IP Logged

5. Brian writes:

My thoughts are out there for the families, friends, and fans.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:04 AM ET | IP Logged

6. Tom writes:

R.I.P

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:11 AM ET | IP Logged

7. matt writes:

goddamn that truly sucks!!! the metal world has just lost a great guitarist and good friend to many. mugs up to darrel .now you party in valhalla

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:14 AM ET | IP Logged

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8. Nslaved@birth writes:

Next time anyone has a shot of Jack, toast to the lives of those lost tonight

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:20 AM ET | IP Logged

9. Eskil Nordhaug writes:

This is f**ked up... bigtime..
I was never even a Pantera fan, but I knew well who Dimebag was. He was also a big fan of Kiss (like me).
It's messed up when some lunatic takes someone else's life like that. What's the point? In a way I wish the killer wasn't shot so that he could be beaten to death instead by the crowd.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:35 AM ET | IP Logged

10. dimey writes:

Tonight we raise a glass for you,dimebag and vinnie!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:37 AM ET | IP Logged

11. end7778 writes:

he was a guitarist who turned the metal scene into a diff genre. we will miss the guy and to all the fans of dimebag and pantera as well peace....may he rest in peace,,,,

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:44 AM ET | IP Logged

12. Dime writes:

R.I.P Dimebag :( damn i still cant believe this happened. . . im so shocked. . . hollowness is hunting me down

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:53 AM ET | IP Logged

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13. Nslaved@birth writes:

May they all rest in peace. these guys were some of the most envied men in the scene. They were doing what they loved to do, and that was to play music. Their music shall live on....

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:57 AM ET | IP Logged

14. Gulgoluth writes:

It's f***ing unbelievable! Freaking unbelievable! But anyway, we will just grieve on the news of his death. Yup, his music will still lives on. His signature Wah pedal and his signature guitar.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 4:04 AM ET | IP Logged

15. fuck the world for all it's worth... writes:

ONLY IN AMERICA

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 5:06 AM ET | IP Logged

16. Lovey writes:

Tragic loss to the metal world. Condolences to his friends and family and also to the family of the othe rmember of Damageplan murdered (sorry for no name but no-one is confirming the identity in any report i've read.)

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 5:10 AM ET | IP Logged

17. dave writes:

im so down rite now, thats so fuked up, lets crank sum pantera now, RIP

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 5:32 AM ET | IP Logged

18. Jx writes:

This is a sad day. Very sad indeed. And reports say the guy who did it was screaming about the breakup of Pantera, I fail to see how this helps it. On the positive side local news (atleast in detroit) is covering the story as well as CNN and MSNBC, nice to see they don't completely ignore our scene. On the negative they say "Damageplan guitarist dead", well the amazing motherf***er has a name and it wouldn't hurt to use it. I raise my glass to a fine man.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 5:40 AM ET | IP Logged

19. Anselmo writes:

Just heard the news here in England and I have to say that I am as shocked as every other motherf***er that has wrote in. As far as I have heard Dimebag was the only band member killed in the shooting. Either way a great guitarist has left us and will always be remembered by all true metal fans.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 6:15 AM ET | IP Logged

20. DTH writes:

f*** man, I was and still am a Pantera fan, not much of a Damageplan fan though. Regardless Dimebag Darrell was f***ing incredible and influential guitarist. How could someone selfishly shot him and why? Every motherf***ing metal head should raise your glass and spark one up for such a great guitarist, musician and man. You will be dearly missed. And when I get to heaven I'm going to hunt down the man that killed Dimebag and kill him again and again......R.I.P. hail the greenleaf

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 6:32 AM ET | IP Logged

21. Someone who cares writes:

Holy sh** man, Holy sh**. I f***in' can't believe it. This ain't true, right? Where ever you're going brother I'm sure there's a welcoming party for you. Black tooth grins all around. Now that band's complete. John Bonham, Bon Scott, Randy Rhodes, Cliff Burton, and you brother. See you on the other side.........

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 6:35 AM ET | IP Logged

22. Bren writes:

Sad day for the music scene.Dimebag was one of the greatest guitarists around and Im sure we'll see his influences on upcoming metal albums.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 6:56 AM ET | IP Logged

23. European writes:

VOTE FOR BUSH AGAIN!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 6:59 AM ET | IP Logged

24. IBEX writes:

Its FUKKED up!! I am a Black Metal guitarist and I envied Dimebag!! His music will eternally be in our hearts! He was like no other!! RIP DIMEBAG!! \m/

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 7:30 AM ET | IP Logged

25. Bryan@totalrock! writes:

Rest in peace Mate... long live Dimebag, LONG LIVE DAMAGE PLAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 7:39 AM ET | IP Logged

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26. PanteraMJS writes:

What can i say? Dime is and will always be my idol! i am proud to say i av CFH tattooed coz thats what dime was. He gave us Pantera, the greatest heavy metal band of all time, without which i dont know what my life would be. I listen to pantera every day of my life, and so Dime, Rest in Peace brother.

Darrell Abbott 20/08/66 - 08/12/04

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 7:47 AM ET | IP Logged

27. im_a_metalfr33k writes:

Sad day in the world when a fan takes it into their own hands because they "think" someone broke up a band...when in all reality it was Phil who left Pantera to do his own thing. Dimebag was one of the best guitarists in the business. May he rest in peace.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 8:15 AM ET | IP Logged

28. ELLIS writes:

RIP DIMEBAG

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 8:18 AM ET | IP Logged

29. Jason_gory writes:

I cant believe this....I dont even know what to say....

R.I.P. Dimebag......

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 8:18 AM ET | IP Logged

30. Dime4ever writes:

This is a f***in' catstrophe.Who the f*** said"VOTE FOR BUSH AGIAN!!!!!!!!" this sh** is not funny. Stupid mother f***ers have no respect. I am sure that the Abbott family could really use some f***in support right now. So all you mother f***ers give it to them. THis is the sddest day in metal history. Dimebag did so f***in' much for all metal, NO he did so much for Music. I mean PanterA is one if the BEST Heavy MEtal band. IT is just a sad day in. To the friends and family I offer my deepest sympothy. "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott 8/20/66-12/8/04 Rest In Peace You will never be forgoten.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 8:39 AM ET | IP Logged

31. Satan writes:

I'm @ work now wondering if I should go home, I can't f***ING BELIEVE WHAT I'M READING..
The guy went to a ROCK concert and gunned down Dimebag?? This has to be a f***ing joke?!?

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 8:43 AM ET | IP Logged

32. Keegan writes:

Very few people are reporting Vinnie Paul dead; moreso the opposite.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 8:58 AM ET | IP Logged

33. respect_concrete writes:

wtf ?!?! All because a band broke up ? what a POS !!! People are rucking fetarded. I hate everybody.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:10 AM ET | IP Logged

34. Johnny5 writes:

I can't believe that some guy actually shot Dimebag . I saw Pantera for the first time in 1990 at that very club. Now I hear that the shooter was from my home town, that is messed up!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:16 AM ET | IP Logged

35. phil544 writes:

RIP dime.
Pantera, greatest band of all time

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:19 AM ET | IP Logged

36. brainfade gonz writes:

This really sucks, I can't beleive this crap! Something always happens to THE BEST!!!!
RIP Dimebag, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:22 AM ET | IP Logged

37. rdogg writes:

THIS SUCKS R.I.P.DIME

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:29 AM ET | IP Logged

38. Mike writes:

ALL HARD ROCK BANDS UNITE... TIME FIR A DIMEBAG TRIBUTE SHOW!!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:31 AM ET | IP Logged

39. Mike writes:

ALL HARD ROCK BANDS UNITE... TIME FIR A DIMEBAG TRIBUTE SHOW!!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:32 AM ET | IP Logged

40. By Mercy writes:

My son is in a band they play all over. I pray for all the guys out there playing their hearts out for the love of music to be protected from this type of tragedy. As a mom my heart goes out to thier familiy who has to endure such a great loss. My God bless you all

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:32 AM ET | IP Logged

41. jt writes:

Tragic, truly tragic. Dimebag, RIP my friend.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:38 AM ET | IP Logged

42. jt writes:

Tragic, truly tragic. Dimebag, RIP my friend.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:38 AM ET | IP Logged

43. Gunman writes:

i'm so f***ing glad that fony is dead

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:45 AM ET | IP Logged

44. brandedcfh420 writes:

having been to 7 PANTERA concerts and seeing DIMEBAG in his many different characters, R.I.P. DIMEBAG. I, for one, truly grieve this day. AND TO THE ABBOTT FAMILY I SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU. Dimebag will always be in my heart for the great riffs he created.
My favorite being FLOODS!! So long Dime......Hope your trip was a great one!! Thanx for the great shows and memories i hold in me. R.I.P. brandedcfh420

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:46 AM ET | IP Logged

45. Lucas_ writes:

dimebag darrell was 1 of the best guitar players ever, i have all album of pantera and i can't understand why a moth** f***** just went there and bang!!!!!!! holy sh**!!!!!!!! i wanna burn this killer up man!!!!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:47 AM ET | IP Logged

46. Robin...PANTERAJUNKIE writes:

I can't think straight, I am shaking, and I can't even stop crying. This is the saddest - most horrifying thing to happen. My thoughts and prayers are with the families for this tremendous loss. And, to every f*cking other Pantera fan on this day - I know we all feel this pain together.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 10:00 AM ET | IP Logged

47. PorcupineOpeth99 writes:

A mind numbingly sad day. I remember the first time I heard the opening riff to "Walk" turn my world upside down. I am still reeling from this nonsense. I tip my hat to the cop who brought down the shooter though. And dont mind "gunman", post 43, he just wants a reaction.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 10:16 AM ET | IP Logged

48. JOE writes:

I CANT BELEAVE THIS.THIS IS HEAVY METAL,NOT RAP,THIS sh** JUST DOES NOT HAPPEN IN METAL.RIP DIMEBAG.YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOREVER.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 10:17 AM ET | IP Logged

49. Matt writes:

Dime was king, he will live in our hearts forever

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 10:21 AM ET | IP Logged

50. brokenwings13 writes:

i heard this last night, just before midnight on FMX. they didn't have a lot of info as the incident had just ended then.

i had to go to sleep knowing something bad like this had happened.

i remember hearing Pantera for the first time many years ago, i heard
the opening to "cemetary gates" and i was stuck for life.

THIS IS SO SAD I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY!!
my condolences to the Abbot family, who've lost a wonderful person in such a sad way.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 10:26 AM ET | IP Logged

51. AARON.R SAN ANTONIO,TX, writes:

ILL SAY ONE THING, THERE WILL NEVER BE A PANTER REUNION. IT IS LOST NOW. THIS F***** SUX, I AM SHOCKED

R.I.P BARRELL ABBOTT#1

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 10:36 AM ET | IP Logged

52. Muffy writes:

Great security! How the f*** could this happen. I saw a guy rush phil from the side of the stage at a SJR show earlier in the year. I'm not sure what it was about, but damn. Guess we'll never know the true motive. Doesn't matter. Dime's gone & metal will never be the same.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:04 AM ET | IP Logged

53. Shari NYC writes:

This is a very sad day that not only do we have to fear for our lives from f*** terrorism and the war thats going on, we can't even go to a show as fan or performers without worrying about some psycho bastard. I just saw dimebag in NYC on the Nov 29th and he played a f****awesome solo and thats how I will always remember him. All I have to say is I feel sick about this and I am glad teh motherF***** who did this is dead, he deserves alot worse though

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:09 AM ET | IP Logged

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54. PanteraMJS writes:

Why dont we blame America's sick gun laws?!?! the only reason its written in the constition is coz the constitution was written at a time of revolution, so they said everyone can av a gun to protect emselves from invaders. That was 200 years ago!!! f*** that sh**! How the fu*k could this happen!!! on the same day as john lennon also!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:21 AM ET | IP Logged

55. bonescraper101 writes:

MY condolences to all the families. Something should NEVER happan like this. NEVER. I hope some serious percautions are going to be taken so something like this never happans again. MY prayers are with those who lost there loved ones. Rest in peace Dimebag. Thanks for all the great memories, solos, and riffs. I hope your in a much better place. Thank you.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:21 AM ET | IP Logged

56. Dime4ever writes:

"Gunman" I don't know what the f*** is up your a$$ but if i knew who you were i would beat the sh** out off you for being so goddamn stupid you f***in a$$hole.Dimebag darrell Was a f***in god amoung men. You have no respect for heavy metal. THis is a sad f***in day and you say that sh** just for some f***ing attention. You inconsiderate little f*** hole.Ya know what you should go f*** YOURSELF. "Dimebag" Darrell will live forever. And that motherf***er had better watch his f***in' back

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:23 AM ET | IP Logged

57. DAMAGEFAN writes:

I had been following Damageplan around for the last couple of months throughout the eastern coast. My job caused me to miss wednesdays show in Colombus. Truly shocking! Almost all the other venues I've seen the boys at had some sort of metal detection devices. Wake up call! God on the six string has now crossed over to the great gig in the sky.
ROCK ON METAL FANS!!! MUGS UP TO DIMEBAG f***ING DARRELL, one of the most influential guitarist of all time.
R.I.P. brother.
DAMAGEFAN

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:30 AM ET | IP Logged

58. Murillo writes:

THE WORST OF ALL... IS THAT DIME AND VINNIE COULD LIVE MORE...
MAYBE RETURN WITH PANTERA
LET'S UNITE... LET'S RAISE A CUP OF BEER TO THEM... LET'S CRANK UP PANTERA...
LET'S ACT LIKE ONE ND SCREAM THE NAME OF TEH ONES WHO HAS MADE PART OF OUR MOMENTS... DIME AND VINNIE... STAY HEAVY WARRIORS

_\,,/ -|- \,,/_

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:32 AM ET | IP Logged

59. dimebag fan writes:

I just want to say this really f

this sh** friggin sucks to the gunman you will burn in hell and suffer for eternity,to the family my sincere condolences dimebag was a god among men and deserved much better than to be gunned down by some friggen loser whose name should never be mentioned by anyone don,t give him the attention that he selfishly wanted im gonna go out and get a tattoo to show my love for darrell vinnie dont let this stop the show dimebag wouldnt go for that sh** dont ever forget dimebag i wont rest in peace my friend

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:53 AM ET | IP Logged

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60. PanteraMJS writes:

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:55 AM ET | IP Logged

61. Flash writes:

This is a black day for the entire music industry, not just metal. The fact that someone, no, not just someone, one of the best damn guitarists that ever lived, was gunned down on stage makes me sick. Being in a band myself, this really freaks me out. You never know when some lunatic might pop on stage and try to take you out because of something you might have written in one of your songs or something you might have said in an interview.

My condolences go out to the families of all the victims of this tragedy

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 12:10 PM ET | IP Logged

62. Damagefan writes:

The last time I saw D.D. was in October at Bogart's in Cincinnati. They opened for Disturbed on their mini tour and it absolutely friggin rocked. He made a reference to all the Pantera shirts in the audience, and assured everyone that it was neither his or Vinnie's fault to not carry on as Pantera.
They closed the show dedicating a song to all the fans that have stuck with them from the beginning.
It was a classic powerful riff created by Darryl and loved by all.
"WALK"
Let's all remember and toast to the greatest metal guitarist of our generation.
CFH FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P. Brother
DAMAGEFAN
Frankfort, Ky.

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63. PanteraMJS writes:

CFH Forever!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 12:14 PM ET | IP Logged

64. billybob writes:

RIP DIMEBAG I AM SORRY FOR TH E FAMILY OF THE GREATEST EVER YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 12:20 PM ET | IP Logged

65. billybob writes:

RIP DIMEBAG I AM SORRY FOR TH E FAMILY OF THE GREATEST EVER YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 12:20 PM ET | IP Logged

66. MarineChick007 writes:

damn this is sad.
the cowboy's back in hell, R.I.P. DIMEBAG!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 1:27 PM ET | IP Logged

67. ANGEL6OF6DEATH6 writes:

DIMEBAG SUCKS MONKEY BALLS, R.I.P., WE LOVE U, ARE HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU,BLAH BLAH BLAH. CUT THE BULLsh** PEOPLE YOU DIDNT KNOW HIM! DIMEBAG

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 2:02 PM ET | IP Logged

68. randomkilling writes:

maybe not but we know the music. Time to throw on cemetery gates and crank it up full sh**
RIP Dimebag

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 2:16 PM ET | IP Logged

69. metalhead644 writes:

thankyou for your music, darrell abbott, you will live on forever

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:00 PM ET | IP Logged

70. george writes:

rest in peace DIMOND DARREL well see u in time!!!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:09 PM ET | IP Logged

71. luis writes:

i just can't believe this sh** a true legend dead and vinnie too they will be missed for the music they;ve created.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:16 PM ET | IP Logged

72. Cinadus writes:

RIP Dimebag... A god among kings..

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:16 PM ET | IP Logged

73. GRIEF PERSONIFIED writes:

R.I.P. Darrell, what a guitarist.
And as for that motherf***er Nathan Gale chicken sh** , ROT IN HELL U SPINELESS PIECE OF sh**.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:21 PM ET | IP Logged

74. Mopar69 writes:

An unbelievable Tragedy !! We have lost the most innovative guitarist of our time. Your legacy will live on FOREVER. At least he died doing what he loved to do. How many can say that

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:30 PM ET | IP Logged

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75. Rue writes:

Goddamn. Unbelievable. I just read the other post...Vinnie Paul wasnt injured..thank god for that. But Dimebag is GONE. FOREVER. My deepest sympathies go out to Vinnie Paul and the rest of the Abbott family...Anytime I listen to metal, Ill remember Dimebag. Raise a toast to one of the best f***ing metal guitarists. RIP DIMEBAG.

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76. DownloadableSuicide writes:

Who was the other member killed ive heard it was Lachman. This should never have happened at all. I the shooter was truly motivated to pull the trigger by the break up of Pantera. I hope Phil stays out of his drug-induced stupor long enough to feel as horrible as we all do about this travesty.
R.I.P. Dimebag Darrell Abbott

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:41 PM ET | IP Logged

77. KrYpT writes:

Goddamn sh**, My idol died, Thanx Dimebag for the great music you've made for us! You'll be always Remember... tonight i'll play a couple of Pantera song in your honor with my washburn Dimebolt R.I.P

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:49 PM ET | IP Logged

78. ME writes:

this is another horriable thing that happens to metal and rock and music in general. NO one can disregard this death no matter what genre of music they listen to. Dimebag was one of the greatest guitarists there ever was and extremely influencial. REST IN PEACE DIMEBAG. \m/ (-_-) \m/ I THROW UP 2 HORNS FOR U DIMEBAG.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:50 PM ET | IP Logged

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79. justice361 writes:

WE LOST A GREAT GUITAR PLAYER

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 3:56 PM ET | IP Logged

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80. ac666 writes:

I can't find the right words, this makes me feel really sick. Thank you for everything, Dimebag.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 4:13 PM ET | IP Logged

81. Satanzdrummer writes:

My eyes well with tears as I write this. Dime and Vinnie were and still are the biggest influences on my playing and my band. I wish I could have gotten to know Dime better, as I was hoping to interview him sometime in the near future.

To the Abbotts: My sincere condolences and respect go out to all of you.

Vinnie: You are one of the main reasons I play drums the way I do today-Much respect and tears flow from me and all of the other true fans of Pantera, DamagePlan, and metal in general.

Any f***s who like to print stupid sh** in this time of pain: Eat sh** and choke to death.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 4:18 PM ET | IP Logged

82. thb writes:

why? why do bad things happen to good people? my deepest sympathies go out to vinnie, nicklebag (dime's lil bro) and the rest of the abbott family. rest in peace darrell

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 4:23 PM ET | IP Logged

83. thb writes:

\m/ \m/ 2 horns for dimebag

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 4:26 PM ET | IP Logged

84. ~~~{$t0n3d}~~~ writes:

f**k no. aw perfect. this will now mark the falling of hardcore. one of the greatest and inspiring bands has now fallen. but pantera and damageplan fans, don't worry pantera will always be with us. hardcore will never be the same. i want to find that pig s**t f**ker that killed him. that pig f**ker is nothing but a boy-band f**king c**t.

RIP dimebag and VP

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 4:35 PM ET | IP Logged

85. AK writes:

I'm going to find where they bury that piece of sh** Nathan Gale and travel to his grave to piss on it! Who's with me?
RIP Dime

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 5:02 PM ET | IP Logged

86. Paddy writes:

Dime's skills were the reason I fell in love with metal. This is unreal.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 5:19 PM ET | IP Logged

87. MADK writes:

Man this has been a black day for metal in general! Man I remember many nights
listening to Vulgar Display Of Power by far one of the best metal albums of all time.
RIP Darrel may you ride the Planet Caravan brother!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 5:30 PM ET | IP Logged

88. |_eo writes:

..........jesus..

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 5:35 PM ET | IP Logged

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89. creepingdeath27 writes:

idk what to say. Dime, wherever you are, your truly missed. RIP

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 5:39 PM ET | IP Logged

90. Loki writes:

This is a sad story, i hope the guy who done it suffered a slow death

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 6:09 PM ET | IP Logged

91. Allawy writes:

As I heard the news I am in a state of shock. Don't really know what this a$$ could have been thinking but I remember that metal has always had these problems in one form or another. To me it was always Mayhem for Black Metal, Deicide for Death Metal and Pantera for Heavy Metal. Mayhem had its problems with suicide and Murder but are still going strong. Deicide just got a facelift as they have parted ways with there original Guitarists & Pantera Parted ways with Phil in SuperJoint Ritual, Rex in Crowbar, & Dime and Vinnie heading up Damage Plan. This unfortunately is new territory but through METAL we shall PERSAVIRE and remember DimeBag Darrell Not only as a Musician but as a Human being & Inspiration to us all.

Allawyimian@yahoo.com

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 6:31 PM ET | IP Logged

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92. PanteraMJS writes:

At 10pm (ET) tonight, everybody put hollow on (for those who are ignorant, its a pantera song from the vulgar display of power album), get yourself a Jack D and have a joint, and think bout what Dime gave us.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 6:40 PM ET | IP Logged

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93. PanteraMJS writes:

PS Im with you all the way AK....

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 6:47 PM ET | IP Logged

94. Kayge writes:

Pantera was more than a band. Pantera was an ideology and a family. Dimebag was a brother. There's not enough posts that can equal his impact on metal. Thanks Dime. You will live on through your music forever.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 6:57 PM ET | IP Logged

95. I'AM THE MAN writes:

.......BYE DIMEBAG DARREL!!!
MASTER...

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 6:57 PM ET | IP Logged

96. ironass writes:

rock on dude... gotcher choice of any axe you want now bro... next time a hellacious storm comes, listen close, Dime's playin... rock, dude

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 7:21 PM ET | IP Logged

97. casey gerlach writes:

i heard bout this sh** and i couldnt believe my f***in ears i called all my friends and told them we were all dumb founded my bros friend called i thought he was pulling our leg but we went on the news web and sure wneough it was there that stupid c*** took away so much talent this is f***in ridiclous. phil broke that band up dime wanted it to go on. RIP dimebag darrel abott. and f*** any body that thinks this is funny sghit that put dumass remarks and sh** this is the most tradgeic day in metal history. he was a standard guitar player and if u did not know him u r not a real metal head. f*** all those fags. support to vinnie and anyone that has been deepely affected that knew him personally and the whole metal community you r in my thoughts and u have my deepest apologies and sympathy. most influencial guitarist. 1966-2004

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 7:27 PM ET | IP Logged

98. murdock writes:

who the f*** cares pantera sux all metal but goth and black metal suck he suked at guitar 2

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 7:29 PM ET | IP Logged

99. Evil Johnny writes:

As a metal musician, I am floored with grief. As a metal fan, I'm exploding with anger! I think we have lost the most exceptional artist of our time. I was fighting the tears at work all day. I've met two kinds of metal fans; the ones that are angry at the world(99% of us), and the ones that are angry at themselves, like the POS who did this. Lets keep weak-minded SOB's like this away from are music and our culture.
-AND ANOTHER THING......GUNS ARE REDNECK BULLsh**! GUNS ARE FOR p***ies WHO CAN'T FIGHT WITH THEIR FISTS! I hope Anselmo reads this. He's a pro-gun idiot! I hope Dime's death is worth your sh**-kicker ideology, you big dumb-ass!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 7:42 PM ET | IP Logged

100. Gavin and Dan writes:

What the f***? He was our John Lennon! He was our Bob Marley! R.I.P Dimebag mutha f***in Darrell!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 8:00 PM ET | IP Logged

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101. pantera4756 writes:

rest in peace dime. all you sick f*****s tthat are talkin sh**... i hope you die a horrible death and rot in the bowels of hell you maggots. show some respect. dime was perhaps the best guitarist out there, and without him, pantera would have never been and all those fa**ot a$$ bands you listen to would not be the same.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 8:11 PM ET | IP Logged

102. dark warrior tors writes:

i can't believe what happen in this day..whay a dark and sad day in metal history..one of the best guitarrist of the world has been killed by a retard and stupid marine...WE ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU DIMEBAG...BECOMING!!!!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 8:32 PM ET | IP Logged

103. bLOODLETTING writes:

I've been rasing the longneck since I got home from work @ 3:30.

right now .. listening to BLS - Hangover Music... in remberance.

www.bloodlettingmetal.com

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 8:48 PM ET | IP Logged

104. Dan writes:

My God what the f*** is this world coming too,...another f***ing senceless tragedy to someone who brought joy and genius to this world,....GOD REST IN PEACE DIMEBAG,..My heart pours out to your family and your Bro',..........................GODDAMMIT what the f*** happened to the security in this sh**HOLE ???

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 8:57 PM ET | IP Logged

105. Brittany writes:

damn ya no what, f*** THAT GUY CUZ HE IS A f***IN IDIOT AND HE IS JUST JELOUS BECAUSE VINNIE PAUL AND DIMEBAG DARRELL ARE COOLER THAN HIM AND THAT f***IN fa**ot LOSER HAD TO BE A DIPsh** AND KILL DIMEBAG DARRELL! f*** YOU YA f***IN f***, and this is to om who posted on dec.9 at 2:39 pm, vinnie didn't die!!! f*** YOU KILLER I LOVE YOU DIMEBAG DARRELL AND VINNIE PAUL, in rememberance of this day we ALL should get high and drunk and listen to PanterA ALL NIGHT LONG wooooo hooooo
I will always remember you Darrell, i won't let anyone forget you!
YOU ARE THE METAL GUITAR LEGEND!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:01 PM ET | IP Logged

106. Brittany again writes:

dan me and my band r gunna have THE BEST metal song and it will be, The Day Metal Died, dedicated to you Dimebag Darrell and to you Vinnie Paul!!!
R.I.P Dimebag Darrell, damn only 38
f*** YOU KILLER!!!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:04 PM ET | IP Logged

107. delinquent writes:

Devastated beyond words
RIP DIME
Your music will be forever with me
much love from a loyal fan
-peace

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:08 PM ET | IP Logged

108. Old skool rocker writes:

murdok can kiss my a$$ and rot in hell, RIP dimebag.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:12 PM ET | IP Logged

109. brittany again again writes:

my prayers go to the friends and family of Darrell and Vinnie, and
I HOPE YOU f***IN ROT IN HELL YOU f***IN sh** HEAD DAMN WHY THE f*** DID U HAVE TO f***IN KILL METAL LEGEND YOU f***IN a$$ f***ER, DAMM I HOPE SATAN RAPES U IN THE f***IN a$$ UNTIL UR INSIDES EXPLODES AND COMES OUT UR EYES YOU f***IN f*** !!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:19 PM ET | IP Logged

110. pipo pescador writes:

you f***in retarded americans and your f***in guns
when will you learn?

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:25 PM ET | IP Logged

111. MarineChick007 writes:

we have the right to bear arms to anyone that is threatening our well being. and as far as i'm concerned, Dimebag wasn't threatening anyone's well being.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 9:54 PM ET | IP Logged

112. Muffy writes:

f*** off pipo! What's their to learn? That you live in a sh** country with a bunch of p***ys! Dimes gone and this bastard is trying to spin its ant-gun bullsh** from it. What a d***.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 10:10 PM ET | IP Logged

113. Eric writes:

... im jsut starting to realize that dime is gone forever.... R.I.P. .....

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 10:57 PM ET | IP Logged

114. Eric.... Again writes:

.....word can't express how i feel....

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115. Eric.... Again writes:

.....word can't express how i feel....

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116. vinniK writes:

damn... this is just unreal... :(

R.I.P. metalgod, shred it up with cliff burton, john bonham, jimi hendrix and bon scott

\m/

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:04 PM ET | IP Logged

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117. S8ansG8way writes:

Go f*** yourself murdock. Just because you didn't like the music doesn't mean he desreved to die. You obviously cared enough to say something and get a rise out of us. You f***ing fa**ot b****.
R.I.P. Dime. Thank you for all you have given us. If there is an afterlife, I hope to meet you there. My heart goes out to you, Vinnie Paul, and your family.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:44 PM ET | IP Logged

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118. S8ansG8way writes:

It's really going to piss me off when the media blows this up to be that "metalheads are all crazy and psychotic." f*** the media. When I received the news I sat at my sh**ty job and let the tears run. I can't even begin to fathom the pain that Vinnie must be feeling.

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:47 PM ET | IP Logged

119. The Skipper NYC writes:

Hails DDime Rest in MF Peace ........ Silly Killers Suc*!

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:48 PM ET | IP Logged

120. OpHiR writes:

Father of my inspiration... you have been what i want to be.
only thing that can make me feel better is that you are in guitarists heaven now, R.I.P.

BTW, did u notice that scumbag killer birth date on his licence? 11/09.. was he there to kill the brothers?

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:49 PM ET | IP Logged

121. Patrick Kirby writes:

Truely a sad day for us all...Dimebag Darrell was definitely one of a kind...a king among men...i smoked a dimebag earlier to pay respects to the greatest shredder of all time.......Vinnie Paul...you're one of the reasons i love percussion...maybe if i was good enough i can go to heaven and mee you both and share a glass with ya....but since i've been bad all my life i guess i got a one way ticket to the inferno....in that case i got a message for the ex-marine....you better hide motherf****er cause high noon, your doom...comin' for you we're the cowboys from HELL!!!....Dimebag Darrell Abbott and Vinnie Paul Abbott may you both rest in peace...raise a glass...or flame up...

# Dec 9, 2004 @ 11:57 PM ET | IP Logged

122. guru writes:

R.I.P Dimebag, I grew up listening to Pantera and as a Metal guitarist Dimebag had a huge influence on the way I play. I was crushed to here the news, I feel empty inside, and it's even worse that it happend in my hometown . Dimebag you will trully be missed by all of the world.....see ya on the other side brother............

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 12:01 AM ET | IP Logged

123. Raznell writes:

You will live in the hearts of metal fans forever. We miss you Dimebag.
RIP IN PEACE

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 12:10 AM ET | IP Logged

124. Dave in Cali writes:

Im an old timer in Pantera Terms... 34... so Ive been a fan since the beginnings of the "Cowboys" days... been to many shows in quite a few states. Met Dime backstage thrice and still have his auto on old passes and a cd cover. As I stare at these items tongiht, Im in the same shock as a 16 year old mourning a lost Metal God. At my age... in my room alone.. Im cryin for him, his family, his friends and the others lost last night. In Dimes honor.... a shot of whiskey to turn in this evening. Thank You Dime, Vinnie, Phil and Rex... for giving my life the music... the memories... and a groove.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 12:17 AM ET | IP Logged

125. AL writes:

DIME , VAYA CON DIOS

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 1:25 AM ET | IP Logged

126. Gutz writes:

We have lost perhaps the Greatest Guitarist in Metal History. He went out with his boots on.

R.I.P DIME

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 2:54 AM ET | IP Logged

127. Beez writes:

This is truly one of the saddest days in music. He was an incredible guitarist. His music will live with us forever though. You'll never be forgotten Dimebag.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 3:01 AM ET | IP Logged

128. ShockTroop writes:

This is a totally f***ed up situation. What gave this loony piece of dogsh** the right to do what he did? That f***er totally deserves to rot in hell.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 5:11 AM ET | IP Logged

129. panteragirl writes:

RIP Dime. we love you...tears can say everything...

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 6:36 AM ET | IP Logged

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130. PanteraMJS writes:

New Page 1

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 9:29 AM ET | IP Logged

131. SIMPSON DUDLEY writes:

NOOOOOOOOO f***!sh**!....I...CANT BELIB... WHY SOME ONE KILL HIM JUST FOR NOTING?MAN...I CANT f***IN BELIVIT!I CANT BELIVE HOS GONE...JUST FOR A DAM f*** IDIOT MOTHAf***ER...HE WAS DE BEST GUITARRIS EVER! AND IS DEAD....sh** MAN sh**,WHAT A WASTE....

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 9:34 AM ET | IP Logged

132. SIMPSON DUDLEY writes:

PUTA MADRE,ES QUE NO PUEDE SER,YA LO VI EN LAS NOTICIAS EN TODOS LADOS POR NO LO CREO AHUN,LO MATARON,..UN PUTO LO MATO,SIN RASON,NI MATIVO NI NADA! ERA EL MEJOR GITARRISTA DEL PINCHE MUNDO Y ESTE PUTO DE MIERDA NOS LO QUITO!NO PUEDE CREES ESTA PUTA GENTE,NO LO CREO,NO LO CREO...R.I.P.DIME...

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 9:41 AM ET | IP Logged

133. johnny barra writes:

es una desgracia para el mundo del rock...hasta la vista dimebag darrell

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 9:59 AM ET | IP Logged

134. MarineChick007 writes:

OpHiR, we will probably never know if he was there to kill them both. but most likely, because of what he was yelling as he fired at Dimebag, Vinnie was probably next.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 11:28 AM ET | IP Logged

135. Drakaeon writes:

nothing can describe my angryness... RIP Darrell...

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 11:40 AM ET | IP Logged

136. dime 420 writes:

NO!!!!!!!!!! RIP but for dime its not rest in peace its Rest In Party!! to his family and his friends you need to drink a bottle of crown a bottle of cuevero and a bottle of jager and still keep going.
We miss you dime

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 11:47 AM ET | IP Logged

137. xmetalxdevil666 writes:

dude the first posted note is not true! vinnie didn't die!! and why did he say i hope they r truely ok when Dimebag is dead you moron! well my prayers go to the friends and family of Darrell and Vinnie!! luv you all

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 1:57 PM ET | IP Logged

138. Chez 332 writes:

Nathan Gale, worthless piece of sh**, burn in hell for what u have taken from the world. R.I.P Dimebag, thoughts to Vinnie and family.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 3:31 PM ET | IP Logged

139. linda writes:

this sucks so bad

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 3:38 PM ET | IP Logged

140. T.J. writes:

Its a shame that some a$$hole had to go and do something like this just because he was upset that Pantera was no longer together, get a grip motherf***er. RIP Dime, see you in hell.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 3:54 PM ET | IP Logged

141. moomin writes:

a very sad day for metal fans - heartfelt sympathies to the Abbott family - an angel in the book of life wrote down a guitarists worth , then added as he closed that book "too goddamn good for earth"

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 4:22 PM ET | IP Logged

142. chris w. writes:

Just think, Cliff might have been waiting at the Gates of Hell for that Cowboy, ready to jam the f*** out!!
May Dime live forever through his great guitar playing.R.I.P

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 4:34 PM ET | IP Logged

143. whaff writes:

what kind of twat kills the best guitarist in the world just for revenge? Dime you will be missed - keep playing forever

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 4:36 PM ET | IP Logged

144. MACH1 writes:

A few boys in hell have been waiting for Dime to jam out, Bon Scott on lead vocs, John Bonham on drums, Cliff Burton on bass, and Randy Rhodes on guitar, as much as Dime will be missed on earth, he's welcomed in hell, RIP

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 4:50 PM ET | IP Logged

145. Iron Savior writes:

Thanks for the music, Dimebag. At least we still have a permament record of your playing and know you'll be remembered. Hopefully the afterlife respects your playing as much as we do here.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 8:13 PM ET | IP Logged

146. Nobody writes:

I don't wanna be a d***, but no one is mentioning a thing about the rest of Damageplan. They suffered with fear right? I know they are gonna be just a footnote in the Abbott family history but, I wonder if they fagged out and ran off stage. Got save your sorry asses. I'll never be able to listen to Hollow again without bawllin'. R.I.P. Dime, and Stay strong Vinnie.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 9:02 PM ET | IP Logged

147. Nobody writes:

I meant GOD. Not got

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148. ac666 writes:

'I wonder if they fagged out and ran off stage.'

So what, they were supposed to stand around and get shot, too? Eyewitness reports say that no-one knew of a gun until it was being fired at Dime, there was nothing anybody other than the killer himself could've done to stop it. Don't bash Lachman and Zilla over this.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 9:22 PM ET | IP Logged

149. what the fuck?? writes:

You have to blame the facility, for this.

No real security or metal detectors. I know that sh** ain't expected at the clubs but just alittle better security and this doesn't exsist.

R.I.P brother I know I'll miss you and all that you have given to me.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 10:00 PM ET | IP Logged

150. Somebody's Fetish writes:

The local rock station here in New Mexico has been playing Pantera and Damageplan songs since the morning after the shooting.
I didn't really find out until the afternoon of yesterday. Finally the D.J. mentioned why so many Pantera and Damageplan songs were being played.
Its very tragic. I loved Dimebag's work. He was a talented man. And he'll be forever remembered. Raise your glass and light it up for a effing badass guitarist.
R.I.P. Dimebag.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 10:45 PM ET | IP Logged

151. blairwv writes:

I would like to go to that Gale motherfu**ers funeral and spit in his face and possibly piss in his casket. R.I.P. "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott.

# Dec 10, 2004 @ 11:00 PM ET | IP Logged

152. Rozier writes:

I carved DIMEBAG'S name on my bong so i'll be gettin stone with him THC in my lungs is THC in DIMEBAG'S lungs WE LOVE YOU MAN

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 1:06 AM ET | IP Logged

153. morgan writes:

Dimebag was one of the purest guitar players to ever walk earth. Music flowed out of him and he took notes and manipulated them any which way he pleased. After reading the comment by blairwv, I couldnt't agree more. That guy is lucky the cop shot him in the club, because every fan in the world would f***ing make that spineless, piece of sh** suffer a long, agonizing death. RIP Darrell.

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 3:57 AM ET | IP Logged

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154. metdallisha07 writes:

MAN THAT REALLY DOES f***EN SUX. HE was my greatest idole, guitar idole. MAN THAT GUY SHOULD DIE OF GONERRIA, AND ROT IN HELL.

YOU'LL BE MISSED DARRELL, BY ALL OF YOUR FANS WHO WOULD SHEAD A TEAR.

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 5:36 AM ET | IP Logged

155. MarineChick007 writes:

judge not lest ye be judged.

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 10:21 AM ET | IP Logged

156. beer4all writes:

"The way we were, the chance to save my soul and my concern is now in vain. Believe the word, I will unlock my door and pass the Cemetery Gates..."
R.I.P

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 11:37 AM ET | IP Logged

157. BRIAN writes:

I CANT BELEVE THAT HE IS GON HE IS TH BEST

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 12:45 PM ET | IP Logged

158. BRIAN writes:

RIP BIG MAN

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 12:47 PM ET | IP Logged

159. PanteraMS writes:

I felt my life was slipping through my hands, but perhaps through death my life won't be so bad.

Dimebag became Godsize.

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 1:00 PM ET | IP Logged

160. Zack writes:

R.I.P
Dimebag,We'll always remember you as a f***ing good guitarist

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 1:26 PM ET | IP Logged

161. MarineChick007 writes:

it's amazing how people can look at one another and ask how they can grieve for so long, until it happens all around and you realize that it is possible.

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 5:47 PM ET | IP Logged

162. CRAIG23 writes:

R.I.P Dimebag Darrell

We will remember you as one of the best guitarist of all time

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 9:48 PM ET | IP Logged

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163. PanteraMJS writes:

I just wanted to share tonight with everybody:

I just got in from a night out at the heavy metal club in Leeds, UK. Loads of Pantera fans came out in their T-shirts and hats, and there was a big pantera flag up. The DJ played a Pantera song everyforth song or something. It seems that if any insignificant postives come from this it is that in his death he has brought all Pantera fans closer together.

RIP Dimebag

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 9:55 PM ET | IP Logged

164. CRAIG23 writes:

I just want to say PanteraMJS and to the people out at the heavy metal club in Leeds, UK. Loads that your doing this for tribbuting Dimebag Darrell life and Career

I Give you people in Leeds, UK my thumbs up for this gesture for the life of Dimebag Darrell

# Dec 11, 2004 @ 10:04 PM ET | IP Logged

165. MarineChick007 writes:

you know what's the saddest thing though, he wasn't in it for the recognition, and that's exactly why we gave it to him. he just wanted to jam out on his guitar. what's sad about it is, that the people who are in it for the money and don't give a flying fajita about the soul are flooding our world, and all the originals are leaving us.

# Dec 12, 2004 @ 12:03 AM ET | IP Logged

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166. fractured writes:

I saw the news on local (Malaysia) tv yesterday and I'm still in shock. Seems like the good guys are leavin us and we're left with more psychos roamin this world. Tribute to the genius.

The king has left and will never be replaced. Condolences to Dime's family. Indeed this is a dark history of Metal. Surely, he will never be forgotten.

# Dec 12, 2004 @ 1:03 AM ET | IP Logged

167. Marko writes:

This really sucks. Dimebag Darrell was the Babe f***ing Ruth of heavy metal. Damageplan is one of the very few bands around nowadays that know what the f*** they're doing, and now thanks to some douche bag, Dimebag's gone. This is such bullsh**. Rest in peace Darrell

# Dec 12, 2004 @ 11:54 AM ET | IP Logged

168. Marko writes:

This isn't right. People like George Bush are allowed to tell us what to do, and someone like Dimebag is taken from us? Three letters sums it all up....F-T-W

# Dec 12, 2004 @ 11:56 AM ET | IP Logged

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169. metdallisha07 writes:

HELL YEAH, I'TS BULLsh** DIMEBAG IS DEAD.

I WANT TO KNOW SOMETHING FROM ALL THE PANTERA FANS:

ARE YOU GUYS p***ed PANTERA BROKE UP?

WOULD YOU GO THAT FAR AND SHOOT AT THE BAND JUST BECAUSE YOUR p***ed ABOUT THAT?

R.I.P. DIMEBAG, I'LL KILL THAT MOTHER f***ER UNTIL HE REGRETS IT.

# Dec 12, 2004 @ 3:40 PM ET | IP Logged

170. MarineChick007 writes:

".....wonderful people are taken from this world to be sparred from evil, while others who turn away are left......"

# Dec 12, 2004 @ 4:34 PM ET | IP Logged

171. marissa writes:

this is bullsh**. #1, it was NOT dimebag darrell who broke the band up. #2, even if he did, he did not deserve to die. i wish that b**** stayed alive, he deserves to be beaten to death and burn in hell. RIP Dimebag Darrel. i'll never forget ur impact on the metal scene. i love u. \m/ (xx) \m/

# Dec 12, 2004 @ 9:43 PM ET | IP Logged

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172. metdallisha07 writes:

What the f*** are you talking about?

# Dec 12, 2004 @ 10:30 PM ET | IP Logged

173. brad writes:

dont get me wrong i loved dimebag and respected pantera deeply

but this is the problem with the glorification of media stars. actors, actresses, athletes, and musicians are treated and idolized like gods instead of real people. while admiring what they do i also realize that this is their specialty. this is their career and they are good at it. so why should they be treated any differently than the best doctors or lawyers in the world. We pamper and immortalize these people on the television, radio, magazines, news, and any other source of widely viewed information. then people become way to attached and start to rationalize irrational actions.

take it for what it is so that this kind of chicken sh** behavior doesnt repeat itself.

# Dec 12, 2004 @ 10:33 PM ET | IP Logged

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174. metdallisha07 writes:

Yup so true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUDE YOUR GOOD VERY GOOD ARE YOU A LAWYER

# Dec 12, 2004 @ 10:47 PM ET | IP Logged

175. Sean writes:

"the death of one is a tragedy . . . the death of a million is just a statistic"

# Dec 12, 2004 @ 10:54 PM ET | IP Logged

176. Cemetary_gates writes:

im so sad about this, ive been drinking jack daniels and listening to pantera for days, but im confussed is vinnie paul dead or alive? it says diffrent on websites

# Dec 13, 2004 @ 7:24 AM ET | IP Logged

177. Cemetary_gates writes:

im so sad about this, ive been drinking jack daniels and listening to pantera for days, but im confussed is vinnie paul dead or alive? it says diffrent on websites

# Dec 13, 2004 @ 7:24 AM ET | IP Logged

178. agaroth writes:

for the record ,Vinnie, and i know this for a fact wasnt killed. Unfortunatly i cant say the same for Dimebag. I thought we...im so speechless i cant make a statement.

Pantera and Dimebag live in my CD player and my heart forever

R.I.P. Dime

# Dec 13, 2004 @ 10:01 AM ET | IP Logged

179. tribut writes:

if any of you guys want to see a video tibute on dimebag,e-mail me at jipujig35@hotmail.com,
R.I.P dimebag.

# Dec 13, 2004 @ 5:23 PM ET | IP Logged

180. Seventhson writes:

You will be greatly missed. You had a massive influence on my life, my guitar playing and my love for metal. I cannot express my grief, my thoughts go out to the Abbot family, the Damageplan and Pantera fans and crew. Rest in Peace

# Dec 14, 2004 @ 5:21 AM ET | IP Logged

181. GRIM writes:

Pantera and Dime are now a part of history
RIP
He changed my life

But f**k, why do Americans, especially deranged, f**k-up minds have the right to have a gun ?
think about that !
i am mourning
but i am also ANGRY
angry against the bastards who let this man have a gun
and let him Kill Dime

You have to see it in the eye, this sucks !
whatever, RIP

# Dec 14, 2004 @ 10:49 AM ET | IP Logged

182. dancing monkeys writes:

my dad told me Dimebag died. i was p***ed. here's a poem:

Dimebag the man.
The man of Damageplan.
Forever gone from us.
Never again to cuss.
We'll miss his riffs.
And his diffs.
Never again will he play.
For his life was taken that day.
f*** the man that did this.
May he forever drink Dime's piss.
In hell they'll meet.
And he'll be beat.
Dime'll kick his ass.
But alas,
he is here no more.

RIP Dimebag.

# Dec 14, 2004 @ 2:01 PM ET | IP Logged

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183. metdallisha07 writes:

Hey cool poem!!!!!!
R.I.P. DIMEBAG DARRELL.

# Dec 14, 2004 @ 7:20 PM ET | IP Logged

184. japuti writes:

not

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185. R.I.P Dimebag writes:

Walk

Can't you see I'm easily bothered by persistence
One step from lashing out at you...
You want in to get under my skin
And call yourself a friend
I've got more friends like you
What do I do?

(Pre) Is there no standard anymore?
What it takes, who I am, where I've been
Belong
You can't be something you're not
Be yourself, by yourself
Stay away from me
A lesson learned in life
Known from the dawn of time

(Chorus)

Respect, walk, what do you say??
Respect, walk, are you talking to me???
(Post)Are you talking to me??

Run your mouth when I'm not around
It's easy to achieve
You cry to weak friends that sympathize

Can you hear the violins playing your song?
Those same friends tell me your every word

2 THE GREAT'ST SONG EVER THANK YOU DIMBAG!!!!!!!!!!!!

# Dec 16, 2004 @ 6:18 AM ET | IP Logged

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186. unsung_song_666 writes:

you guyz i would like if you quit saying that ur gonna kill the guy cuz it's been said over 500 times on this site alone, i don't mind the few words in favour of him but the whole idea of killing the guy is ludacris! u talk the talk but can u walk the walk?

# Dec 16, 2004 @ 8:59 AM ET | IP Logged

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187. unsung_song_666 writes:

who agrees with me?

# Dec 16, 2004 @ 9:00 AM ET | IP Logged

188. brainfade gonz writes:

unsung- dude u nail notes perfectly!!!!!! hey and to pippo what ever the f*#k pescador.
what the hell does being american have to do with what happened, ur just like the guy who shot DIMEBAG, U GOT UR HEAD UP UR A$$!!!!!!!!!!!!! VETE A PESCARTE EL CEREBRO EN EL TOILET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# Dec 16, 2004 @ 12:51 PM ET | IP Logged

189. Josh Ferguson writes:

I am f***ing stunned, dimebag was my idle. I started playing guitar becuase of this man. I am very glad the son of a b**** that shot him is dead!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# Dec 16, 2004 @ 1:07 PM ET | IP Logged

190. 6J6T6 writes:

id f***in kill the b****, line em up, i aint full of bullsh** like these pansy a$$ b****es, i can walk the walk all over their f***in dead corpses.

RIP DIMEBAG

# Dec 16, 2004 @ 10:13 PM ET | IP Logged

191. sad but true writes:

i know this happend last week, but f*** i mean how do you f***ing kill a legend. Dimebags legacy, his life was in the music he created, and played. i still cant get over this. Dimebag was an inspiration to all, friend to all, hero to all. he will be truly missed.

P.S. Dime i know your up in heaven looking down on us, and were ready to hear you rip another kick a$$ amazing riff. we will all be blessed by your works in one way or another. kick ass, dude.

# Dec 18, 2004 @ 4:17 AM ET | IP Logged

192. aussie mate writes:

im so sad.... and i live in australia ... ill go and ride mi kangaroo home.. keep rokin dimebagg

# Dec 19, 2004 @ 6:14 PM ET | IP Logged

193. ScumbolioUK writes:

A true tragedy, I am a Death guitarist and have been heavily influenced by Dime, as are oher members of our band. NOTHING like this should ever happen to any musician, metal or otherwise. our hearts go out to the families of all those affected by this grave event, but especially so to Dimes friends and loved ones. May you rest in peace Dime you will always be sorely missed.
Always your fans.
Then Kame SIlence..

# Dec 20, 2004 @ 8:07 AM ET | IP Logged

194. Wulf (UK) writes:

My condolences to The Abbott Family, Friends and Fans.
Truely a time of mourning and rememberance.

A God among men was Dime, A master of guitar and metal mayhem.
He will be missed by all metal fans across the world.

May his soul rest in peace, Your memory will forever be within the hearts of those who loved you.

Rock On!!

# Dec 20, 2004 @ 8:39 AM ET | IP Logged

195. DarthM writes:

RIP Dimebag.
Goodbye to a true metal genius and ultimate master of the whammy!
Here is yet another sad event where a single person's madness can cause so much distress in the whole world...
WE'RE ALL BROKEN

# Dec 20, 2004 @ 2:02 PM ET | IP Logged

196. brainfade gonz writes:

I can't seem to play my guitar without going to DIMEBAGS riffs, man does this really SUCK!!!!! u know what it is that, u can't look foward to what he was going to come up with next. i don't know about u guys out there but i'm still in shock. first CHUCK and now
THE MAN, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!!!!!! ALL U MUSICIANS OUT THERE POWER TO YA, LETS JUST GET STONGER AND MAY OUR MUSIC PLASTER ALL THE SH*T FOR BRAINS OUT THERE!!!!!!!!!

# Dec 21, 2004 @ 2:49 PM ET | IP Logged

197. Domhollow (Bulgaria) writes:

It's not f***ing fair... Fans and music will miss you Dime...

# Dec 23, 2004 @ 3:41 PM ET | IP Logged

198. simpson dudley writes:

almost 1 mont later and y still fuking belivet dimebag and panera 4 ever!

# Dec 28, 2004 @ 12:46 AM ET | IP Logged

199. Rhino writes:

I'am a intermediate guitarist and Dime realy infulenced me to play guitar. He was a master of the art.

R.I.P Dimebag

# Dec 28, 2004 @ 3:24 PM ET | IP Logged

200. grim raper writes:

R.I.P

# Jan 7, 2005 @ 10:47 AM ET | IP Logged

201. LOK HIMMM writes:

DIME, YOU'LL BE MISSED, BROTHER... HIMMM!!!

# Jan 7, 2005 @ 6:38 PM ET | IP Logged

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