Friday, 29 June 2012 19:31
One of the Pioneers of "Groove metal", Darrell Lance Abbott, born on August 20, 1968, was the founding member of the heavy metal band 'Pantera' and 'Damageplan'. He took up guitar when he was 12 and moved on to be one of the best guitarist of all times. On given a choice between a BMX bike and a guitar on his birthday, Darrell chose the bicycle!! Not until he listened to Black Sabbath and ran back to his dad to throw the BMX away and get the guitar back!! Ever since, he was in love with his guitar. He loved 'Kiss' as a band and his favourite guitarist was Kiss' 'Ace'. As much talented as he was, he won most of the local talent shows when he was a kid. He and his drummer brother Vinnie Paul formed Pantera.
His "drink beer and play guitar" attitude constantly reminds us of his life as a musician. His quotes "Heavy metal is what I'm into. Shit that moves you. Shit that has heart and soul" keeps still when listening to his songs. He had the most amazing 'Dime' designed guitars launched by different biggest guitar manufacturers, such as Dean and Washburn. After the formation of Pantera, one of the people to keep heavy metal alive was Dime during the 'pop' era 90's. He moved on into world recognition after 10 years of Pantera being in existence. His high pitch harmonic squeals and groove riffs remain a signature to the world of metal music till date.
Due to vocalist Phil Anselmo's rampant drug abuse, there was problems in the band. Dismembered by early 2000s, Dime formed another band with his brother Vinnie, called 'Damageplan'. He was out to conquer the heavy metal world with the weapon in hand. Unfortunately, as Damageplan became known, on December 8, 2004, during a post album release tour, a lunatic named Natan Gale stormed the stage and shot Dime on his face 4 times, killing him instantly!
It is not precisely not known why Natan killed Dime but sources say that Natan was very upset of Pantera being demise.
R.I.P. Dimebag, you will always be in our hearts!
One of the Pioneers of "Groove metal", Darrell Lance Abbott, born on August 20, 1968, was the founding member of the heavy metal band 'Pantera' and 'Damageplan'. He took up guitar when he was 12 and moved on to be one of the best guitarist of all times. On given a choice between a BMX bike and a guitar on his birthday, Darrell chose the bicycle!! Not until he listened to Black Sabbath and ran back to his dad to throw the BMX away and get the guitar back!! Ever since, he was in love with his guitar. He loved 'Kiss' as a band and his favourite guitarist was Kiss' 'Ace'. As much talented as he was, he won most of the local talent shows when he was a kid. He and his drummer brother Vinnie Paul formed Pantera.
His "drink beer and play guitar" attitude constantly reminds us of his life as a musician. His quotes "Heavy metal is what I'm into. Shit that moves you. Shit that has heart and soul" keeps still when listening to his songs. He had the most amazing 'Dime' designed guitars launched by different biggest guitar manufacturers, such as Dean and Washburn. After the formation of Pantera, one of the people to keep heavy metal alive was Dime during the 'pop' era 90's. He moved on into world recognition after 10 years of Pantera being in existence. His high pitch harmonic squeals and groove riffs remain a signature to the world of metal music till date.
Due to vocalist Phil Anselmo's rampant drug abuse, there was problems in the band. Dismembered by early 2000s, Dime formed another band with his brother Vinnie, called 'Damageplan'. He was out to conquer the heavy metal world with the weapon in hand. Unfortunately, as Damageplan became known, on December 8, 2004, during a post album release tour, a lunatic named Natan Gale stormed the stage and shot Dime on his face 4 times, killing him instantly!
It is not precisely not known why Natan killed Dime but sources say that Natan was very upset of Pantera being demise.
R.I.P. Dimebag, you will always be in our hearts!
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