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I'm sure Phil is very shaken up about the whole thing. He must regret not haven spoken to Dimebag in so long.
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I wonder who's gonna play at the Tribute show?Comment
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It's a shame that the Abbotts & Phill let so much time go by without speaking. Makes the Dave/Van Halen Bros feud seem that much less important. LIVE AND LET LIVE.Comment
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From SKIDROW.COM:
DIME & Snake Sabo were tight.Comment
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From roadrunnerrecords.com:
DIMEBAG DARRELL - 12.9.2004
Surely you have all heard the news by now - Dimebag Darrell, amongst unconfirmed others, was shot and killed last night while onstage with Damageplan in Ohio.
Although not a Roadrunner Records artist, Dimebag Darrell had a profound impact as a musician and as a human being on many Roadrunner acts, and employees. Via Pantera, and later Damageplan, he toured with many Roadrunner artists, surely inspired countless songs in Roadrunner's music catalog, and will continue to inspire. All here at Roadrunner are saddened by Dimebag Darrell's untimely death. There is probably no metal fan out there that hasn't rocked out to one of his songs at some point in time. Our thoughts go out to Vinnie, the rest of Damageplan, his family and friends, and all the fans at the show and those hearing the news now for the first time.
Rest In Peace...
Comments from RR Artists are coming in, and will be added to the list below as they come...
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"I lost a really good friend on my 31st birthday. Dimebag was the kind of guy you could hang out with for 2 seconds and feel like you knew him your whole life. He made you laugh, made you drink, but most of all made you feel special. I'm really really going to miss him, but the one thing we will always have is his music."
- Corey Taylor, Slipknot
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"I don't know a single person who didn't love the music Dime created. I am so thankful for the all of the music he gave us and I am truly upset about this. I immediately broke into tears when I heard the confirmation. Dime's music gave me so much to live for when I was younger and he truly changed the face of metal with his unique style of guitar playing. There isn't a metal band I know that hasn't borrowed a riff or three from him. My heart goes out to the Abbot family, their friends and all of the fans who had to witness this tragedy in Columbus."
- Mark Hunter, Chimaira
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"This is insane and this is beyond travesty. This is beyond anything I've ever heard. This shouldn't happen in or outside of the rock and metal community. He will be missed and mourned as a person, as a musician, and as a friend."
- Howard Jones, Killswitch Engage
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"Dimebag was one of the most influential musicians in our time. Dime was a legend who really made the world seem that much better. He was a man who helped inspire countless numbers of players, fans, and people in general, including me. It's a terrifying feeling that now at concerts, at the place that we seek our release from the everyday world we want to escape from, our heroes are being murdered. My heart goes out to the Abbott family: Dimebag Darrell Abbott was a man of legendary and heroic status, but before all that, Darrell was and always will be a brother and a son we all mourn today."
- Matt Heafy, Trivium
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"It's just upsetting how the world is — the need and the necessity to override the value of life. From my whole (SLIPKNOT) family, I would like to tell . . . Vinnie and everyone else how sorry we are."
- Clown, Slipknot
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"Machine Head are devastated by the horrific news. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Abbott family, Damageplan and former members of Pantera. Our thoughts are with you all."
- Machine Head
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"Music has lost one of the greatest players and a friend and brother in metal. We toured together many times as a matter of fact and Darrell "Dime" and his brother came to our show in Texas. Today I feel empty, like there's nothing we can do to bring him back. All I can do is pray that Darrell is in a better place."
– Max Cavalera, Soulfly
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“He will truly be missed. Dime was one of the first people to show Slipknot respect as a band and that meant so much because we all looked up to him. I remember all the good times I was able to spend with him over the years from tearing it up at the Ritz Carlton playing our version of WWF wrestling with Joey (Jordison) and Bobby Tongs to getting drunk with the outlaw at noon. He was there for me when I was going through struggles and problems in my life, always willing to listen and give me good advice. He was a good friend and I will miss him greatly. My condolences go out to Vinnie, Rita and the entire Abbott Family.”
- Paul Grey, Slipknot
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"I can't believe that this happened to Darrell. One could never imagine something like this happening at a metal concert. Out of all of the 'rock stars' that I know, he is the last person that deserved that. What a great guitarist and what a 'ham' he was. I am completely devastated. I am at loss of words."
- Trevor Peres, Obituary
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"Today is a sad day for music. Life Of Agony are extremely distraught over last night's insane tragedy which took the life of Damageplan's Dimebag Darrell. The band's hearts go out to the Abbott family as well as the entire Damageplan camp. Dime, you will never be forgotten. We are all just speechless over here."
- Life Of Agony
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"Dimebag was an excellent musician and a good friend, a fucking great partner in memorable tours. We'll miss him very much. Our condolences to the Abbott family."
- Sepultura
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"Dimebag was to me probably the most influencial guitar player of metal since I knew what metal was. I can remember Tommy and I going to every Pantera show that came to town and even sneaking into one at the Paladium years ago by climbing up the side of the building. It saddens me to think that something like this could happen to somebody who did nothing but give to the people of this community. Even after Pantera he continued to bless us with his unique style of playing. His music will live on forever, and may he rest in eternal peace. My respect and condolances go out to Vinnie and his family, the rest of the band & crew, and the families of those who lost someone in this tragic event .
You will be missed but not forgotten."
- Jonny Santos, Spineshank
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"I would just like to take this moment to expess my sorrow to all the people that passed away last night. I know Dime was a great influence to alot of people, including myself. He will be missed deeply. I can personally say I had some of the best times touring with Pantera. Music is something that should be shared with all. We never stop to realize how powerful it can be. Dime, thanks for all the fun times we had! This drink's for you! R.I.P."
- Meegs, Pinata/Coal ChamberComment
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Thousands waited in line in near-freezing temperatures Tuesday night to pay tribute at a memorial service for slain rock star "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott.
Security was tight; guards used screening wands on grieving fans as they arrived for the public mourning of the former guitarist for the heavy metal band Pantera.
Messages such as "RIP Dime" and "Honk, honk for Dimebag, Peace in the after life" were scrawled on cars in the convention center parking lot. A high-pitched guitar solo blared from a pickup.
"A legend died on Wednesday night. I guarantee I'll be telling my kids about this day and the day that he died," said Skyler Smith, 18. "My heart was broken."
Abbott, 38, was shot to death in Columbus, Ohio, while performing with his new band, Damageplan. Three others also were killed before police killed 25-year-old gunman Nathan Gale, described as an obsessed fan.
Fans cheered the arrival of flower arrangements in the shape of guitars and a display with the words "Crown the Moment, Crown Royal," a reference to Abbott's favorite brand of whiskey.
Michael Schaefer, 21, of Garland, and his wife both wore black Pantera concert shirts. "It's still a real shock, the fact that it actually happened and the fact that someone would want to hurt him," Michael Schaefer said.
Rick Cunningham, 48, a former lead singer for the Dallas band "Rage," was among those who waited in the long line for the service -- and one of a few who wore a suit and tie. He said he'd known Abbott for 20 years.
"It's terrible, man. He was the nicest fella you would ever want to meet," he said.
Abbott had formed Damageplan with his brother and drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott; the guitarist lived in nearby Dalworthington Gardens.Comment
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Zakk Wylde helping out a distraught Edward Van Halen.Comment
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Mike, Jerry, & Pat perform at memorial. Pantera fans in attendance.Comment
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Vinnie Paul Abbott at the memorial service.Comment
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From Metalsludge.com:
The Associated Press is reporting that guitarists Eddie Van Halen and Zakk Wylde delivered profanity-laced tributes at a public memorial service Tuesday night for slain heavy metal guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott.
"I'm here for the same reason as everyone else, to give some love back...," Van Halen told the crowd of several thousand people.
"This guy was full of life. He lived and breathed rock 'n' roll," he said.
Abbott, 38, former guitarist for the band PANTERA, was shot to death last week in Columbus, Ohio, while performing with his new band, DAMAGEPLAN, at the Alrosa Villa nightclub.
Three others were killed before police shot and killed 25-year-old gunman Nathan Gale, described as an obsessed Pantera fan.
Fans began lining up late Tuesday afternoon to get into the memorial at the Arlington Convention Center, and were screened by guards with metal detecting wands.
Wylde and Van Halen shared the stage, downing shots of liquor and talking about their fellow guitarist.
"A whole part of my life is gone," Wylde said. "It's all about family. It's all about God."
The crowd saved its loudest applause for Abbott's brother, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, who patted a life-sized cardboard cutout of his brother holding a guitar.
Vinnie Paul Abbott encouraged the crowd to chant his brother's name, saying he hadn't heard it chanted in five days. Abbott said his brother gave everything he had every night and "went down" doing what he loved.
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DIMEBAG DARRELL ABBOTT :
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THAT GUY WAS FUCKIN DREADFUL MUSICALLY
THAT GUY LOOKED FUCKAN AWFUL PUBLICALLY
THAT GUY WILL BE QUICKLY FARTGOTTEN PRIVATELY
BC!!
WAWAZZIS FUKIN NAME, BARFBAG DREARALL?Comment
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DAMN!!! HAHA
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