A cowboy to hell
Dimebag Darrell
1966-2004
Sad, sad news today in the metal world. We lost an amazing guitarist last night. Dimebag was a very original guitarist and inspired many budding metalheads. I have seen Pantera a couple of times and they always put on an amazing show. I guess any chance for a Pantera reunion died along with Dimebag.
I even went to see this Damageplan tour when they hit Las Vegas. We didn't stay for Damageplan regrettably, mostly because they aren't all that great, but I wish I had now, just to see Dimebag play one last time.
And this all happened at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. I often went to the Alrosa because that's where most metal shows went in Columbus. What a tragedy.
Many news postings are claiming no motive is known. It seems pretty obvious to me that it was some disgruntled Pantera fan. Perhaps even one that has been angered by the harsh words between Dimebag and Phil Anselmo and ultimately took Anselmo's side. At least the gunman was shot dead by the police at the scene. I salute Officer James D. Niggemeyer for handling the situation so well. He probably saved many other lives.
If you want some Pantera listening today, SnakeNet radio is playing exlusively Pantera today.
1966-2004
Sad, sad news today in the metal world. We lost an amazing guitarist last night. Dimebag was a very original guitarist and inspired many budding metalheads. I have seen Pantera a couple of times and they always put on an amazing show. I guess any chance for a Pantera reunion died along with Dimebag.
I even went to see this Damageplan tour when they hit Las Vegas. We didn't stay for Damageplan regrettably, mostly because they aren't all that great, but I wish I had now, just to see Dimebag play one last time.
And this all happened at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. I often went to the Alrosa because that's where most metal shows went in Columbus. What a tragedy.
Many news postings are claiming no motive is known. It seems pretty obvious to me that it was some disgruntled Pantera fan. Perhaps even one that has been angered by the harsh words between Dimebag and Phil Anselmo and ultimately took Anselmo's side. At least the gunman was shot dead by the police at the scene. I salute Officer James D. Niggemeyer for handling the situation so well. He probably saved many other lives.
If you want some Pantera listening today, SnakeNet radio is playing exlusively Pantera today.
posted by Brian at 9:21 AM
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