Dimebag Darrell got killed on stage! WTF!!!
 

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I'm in total shock. Dimebag is dead! What do you guys think of this? My friends think I'm insane for flipping out over this, but Dime and Pantera are huge to me.

Goddamn! This totally fucking sucks. Who would do such a shitty thing?!

I'm hearing it was a crazed fan, but who knows. I also heard its the bassist who is dead :( Whoever else it was that died, without Dime the band is done for.

Holy shit!!! Dimebag Darrell is dead!?! WOAH! That is such a terrible terrible thing! Dimebag is a modern legend! wooooooooah.

Gotta love the sympathy for Dimebag Darrell, but no expressed concern for the others...

I echo Mac's sentiments. I mean, didn't he write most of Metallica's early music? This guy was a legend in every respect. R.I.P

Of course everyone expresses more sympathy for Dime, hes the one people have actually heard of. He is also the only one whos name has been officially released. It sucks for the others, but of course Dimebag is gonna catch everyone's attention.

Which is what's so wrong with the whole situation. Simply because the guy is more widely known (although I've never heard of him), his loss is more tragic than the other four. It's a sick way of thinking.

What about the poor bouncer who gave his life trying to save others?

FFS


Mr Mephisto

I'm pretty sure you're thinking of Dave Mustaine :thumbsup: He was an origional member of Metallica, but got kicked out cuz he never showed up to practice and was a raging alcoholic. Then he started Megadeth. Apologies to myself for hijacking my own thread. DOH!

Damn that's some fucked up shit. I never was a big Pantera fan, but Dimebag Darrell kicked ass. RIP for all those who died.

It is in no way more tragic, he just someone that most people have heard of. You may think I'm an ass for this, but I dont shed tears every time I hear of someone dying, only those I care about.

Seeing as his name is the only one that has been released so far, that's to be expected. There's a thread on this subject in Tilted Music, and this is my summary:

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/12/09/ni...ting/index.html

They confirmed that Darrell is dead, and didn't ID release the name of the other band member yet. Police don't release names until next-of-kin are notified, and since Vinnie was Darrell's brother, he would be the one notified, and therefore the police could release his name immediately.

Eyewitnesses say that the guitarist (Pat Lachman, also in Halford and Diesel Machine,) was shot four times, which means that he's most likely the other band member who died.

The bouncer who tried to pull the gunman off of Lachman was also shot at close range and killed.

I don't think you're an ass. I don't shed tears for those that die, either. It is sad yes, but better to move on. I just find it strange that you have some kind of attatchment to someone you don't really even know.

An employee there posted on an MTV forum that it was a guitar tech, not the guitarist, who was killed.

He also said that the shooter was screaming about breaking up Pantera and ruining his life.

its sick???

wait...

who got more greif?? princess diana or dodi fayid?

im verry sure it was princess diana

i guess maybe this is a diffrent situation..

NO!!!


the smae holds true here dimebag was a demigod for the ones who knew and loved him..

and here you come critsising these fans greif.


i think thats whats sick


rip....... dimebag you will be missed...

i guess he finally got his cemetary gates...w

tobad it was this way

What forum was that? On Damage Plans site forum it says Dimebag was most definently gunned down.

Are you drunk?

that is just such a sad commentary on our society... that no one would think it's not normal for a person to run on stage with a gun?

I've never heard of the guy who was killed or the band - -but would that really be part of the act?

That's because we're old, mal. I never heard of Dimebag Darrell, either. Although I have heard of Pantera, I'm not all that familiar with them. I do agree with the "sad commentary on our society" part. I'd better just stick with my Jazz and Big Band. :(

Hey now!! Im old and I know who he is....(I like big band music too so thats no excuse BOR ahahahaha)

a sad day...truly.

This sucks. Although I feel sorrow for all that were killed I feel more sorrow knowing that Dimebag is dead. He was an animal. For those that don't understand why people place more focus on someone like this, here's my reason. The man made good music. Some of that music is a a part of me. His death brings death to a very small part of me. I can't really explain it in other terms than that.

Was his name really Dimebag, as in legally?

They keep calling him Dimebag on ABC news and it sounds ...odd.

No, his real name was Darrell Abbott.

:lol:

Dimebag contributed so much to the betterment of society! We should all mourn his death. Wait a minute...his name was "Dimebag."

Nevermind.

Quite possibly going to be one of the biggest tragedies for dallas this year. I remember listening to damageplan do local shows trying to get a national break and now to see it end this way. Truly saddening.

it is a very sad day in the world of metal. imho he was one of the most talented and influential guitarist to come out of the 90's. I only got to see pantera live once, and just saw damageplan in september. Dimebag's guitar work was always awe inspiring

After just attending GWAR's Mock the Vote tour, I wouldnt think it would be out of place at all :lol:. If any of ya'll have seen a GWAR concert you know what I mean.

:hmm: I've seen dimebag play live 4 times. I know every single note of most every song hes played. I have a Washburn Dimebag signature guitar. I really dont think its strange at all.

timalkin:

We don't need you trolling on this thread. Go somewhere else. People here are mourning the death of one of the top guitarists in the music industry. Look at the reaction Kurt Gobang got and that sorry piece of shit killed himself.

This is probably the most tragic event for metal since the death of Cliff Burton. I never gave Damage Plan a chance because I was pissed that Pantera broke up. I had been holding out hope for a reunion tour. I guess that won't happen.

good reference to burton...but i think this is far more analagous to randy rhodes. had rhodes stayed alive, there is no telling where rock might be today. and with darrell gone, we'll have no way of knowing where metal might have gone.

if its all the same though, my vulgar display of power still sounds every bit as good as it did the day i bought it...on cassette. :)

Rhodes only because they were both guitarists but Burton was the one of the most innovative bassists in rock music. He is the one who guided the change in metallica that took place between Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightening. He gave them the melody.

Someway, somehow... I saw that coming.

It doesn't surprise me that it was a disgruntled Phil fanboy. I like Phil more than I liked Dime and Vinnie but the collapse of Pantera falls mostly on Phils shoulders

edited by me. trolls go spend time somewhere else please.

Damnit first we lose Dave Williams now Dimabag......god damnit.


I guess I better go crack some Damage Plan(or Pantera) in Memory of Dimebag!


R.I.P. Darrell

They give me cat scratch fever
Cat scratch fever
I got it bad, scratch fever
Cat scratch fever

What a shit day... RIP Dimebag

This is tragic news indeed for everyone involved. Being a Pantera fan, I've read a lot about Dimebag from people he knew and he sounds like he was a very cool person. His music has made huge impact in the Metal arena and he will definitely be missed.

We live in a sick sad world.

R.I.P.

If you like Dimebag so much he is ont he Drowning Pool DVD, him and Dave hanging out.


Its called Drowing Pool - Sinema
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...1.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

Reported to mods.

Curious to know that the motive was...

Why not? Almost all acts are in some way about surprises, shocking revelations... think of even the tamest soap opera... the sudden deaths, the car accidents, comas, pregnancies... sudden plot twists drive consumer interest. Considering this was rock and roll, and not a knitting convention, I think a display of violence would be somewhat in tune with the subject matter.

Also keep in mind that there are stupid people in the world, and they LOVE being interviewed.

...an inspired artist, grew up in his dad's studio, music was his life.
an ugly crime.

Why exactly was that post reported to the mods? The title of this thread is "Dimebag Darrell got killed on stage! WTF!!!" Is this a thread of mourning? You wouldn't know it by the title of the post.

I always hate to hear about somebody getting killed for no good reason, but I can't spare any of my limited sympathy on a guy who purposely chose the name "Dimebag." Why do people place such importance on drugged up musicians and actors?

First of all, everyone take a step back and calm down. I don't want to see this thread get out of control. That includes baiting and overreacting to honest opinions.

That said, this was a tragedy for all who died and their families.

Spectre good call an the calming of emotions, I just read the whole thread and most of it sounds like flame bait. But I must answer the questions from tyhe post before yours.
If you read the posts that came before yours you would have known that this was a thread for fans who are mourning, a man got killed, people got killed, what else would it be other than a thread of mourning? If you tell what a thread is about by the title and don't read the posts that came before it then you really have no clue what the thread is about. Just my opinion

If you can't spare any of your "limited sympathy" then move on and don't respond to the thread, you don't have to respond just because you read it, it's that simple. I believe his name was Darrell not Dimebag, Dimebag was a stage name or a show name if you will. Do you know he wasd a drugged up musician? Or are you just assuming this because of his stage name?

Some posts on this thread are a prime example of what TFP is not, it disgusting that people would take this opportunity to make snide comments about dead people and fans of Darrell.


My sympathy go out to all those affected by this situation

RIP

why do i gotta be drunk??

no it was first thing in the mornig.....


but why are you asking me??
o u may be a spelling natzi

true this thread is not called mourning for darrel.. but by reading 96% of the posts you can see this is a place tfpers have come to mourn him....




good report... :thumbsup:

Someone died and you're selfish enough to make a rude comment. Everyone has opinions, not just you, and it doesn't take a genius to realize this thread isn't the place to go offending the recently deceased.

Now, to get back on topic in the light of the tragedy....

I never really knew much of the guy, but I definitely know he had a large following. I remember a kid in a music class I recently took did a final report on Pantera, and more specifically Darrel. He was a really nice guy and was such a loyal fan for really pure reasons. Beyond Darrel, I'll pray for this kid and the other many fans as well cause I'm sure there's many saddened by this.

In order to avoid "offending" anybody else and unnecessarily dragging this thread further off topic, I will not respond. :thumbsup:

Why could it not have been danzig? That's all i want to know.

It shouldn't have been Danzig or anyone else. It shouldn't have happened at all.

I really dont have much to say about this, or to be more honest, I honestly dont know what to say. I've been listening to Pantera since I was like 13, and I really dug Damageplan too. This is just terrible. While reading as much as I could about it, I found that Blabbermouth has posted a bunch of other musician's opinions about this. If you're interested click here.

:hmm:.....

Yes, I was very angry when I first created this post. Guess what though, ANGER is the first stage of mourning! If I remember right, the usual process goes Denial or Anger, Helplessness, Depression, and finally Acceptance.

I don't understand how people get so emotional and attached to musicians they never met and don't really know. I suppose this goes for all celebrities, but it seems almost cult like with musicians.

I would personally mourn the bouncer more than I would Dimebag. He could have run away and lived, but instead, he charged the gunman and tried to stop his rampage, and gave his life trying. That man is a true hero.

amen brother

Musical influence has a lot to do with it. I didn't know him personally, but I loved Pantera and the music he made. The celebrity factor means very little in comparison.

word! :thumbsup:

Glad to see we managed to get back on track....and act like adults.

It is always sad to see ANYONE killed, and particularly so, when such senseless violence is the cause.

Disgruntled fan pissed off that Pantera broke up.

I've been listening to Pantera since Vulgar Display of Power came out in '92. The first concert I ever went to was Pantera, Sepultura and Prong in Spokane, WA in the summer of 1994. Since that day, I joined one of the biggest, most loyal fan bases in music. There's a reason why a band that got zero recognition and zero airplay was able to crate as big a following as they did. Their music helped me through some really tough times and communicated a very positive message. A message of inner strength, individuality, letting go of past pain, not caring what others think of you, and the concept of being UNSCARRED. Listening to their music has helped shape who I have become today and I am a better person today for having listened to Pantera's music. Losing Darrell is a tremendous blow to a huge amount of people. People who don't know their music aren't going to get it. I'm trying to explain why losing Darrell is as big a deal as it is but I don't know if it will ever come across to people who's lives have never been touched by his music.

He was a guitar genius. To my fellow Pantera fans, I am with you in spirit. In Darrell's memory, join me and smile with a Black Toothed Grin.

:thumbsup:

Definately sent a shock through my system. I guess I just realized how vulnerable human beings can be. Perceptions are so far from reality sometimes. I thought of Dimebag as an indestructable metal god.

Definately a sad day for metal. However, his death is not a cause of grievance. Nothing can stop us from enjoying his music. Dimebag may be at a better place now, but his music lives on right here. Here on earth.

He wa the head of secuirty for the band...but bouncer is about right!

From here

Seriously, the first time I saw that pic... ouch.

Likewise I had never heard of "Dimebag" but I have heard of Pantera. This is a tragic and senseless crime comitted by obviously a very unstable and now very dead man.

My heart goes out to any victim of this sort. I never was much into hard rock. And never heard the name "Dimebag Darrell". But the passing of any artist (or anyone else for that matter) is a sad loss.

R.I.P

But I feel a special loss for the bouncer. I was in security for many years. It takes true courage not to run in that kind situation. But stay and do your duty, a duty that rarely pays more then $10 and hour.

Being a Columbusite, I got to listen to this on the local AM talk radio station the following afternoon. I'm not a big metal fan, but I'm glad to see that unlike on the talk radio, nobody has made the tasteless "This is the 9/11 of the metal world" comment. Tragic? yes. But not to the tune of 3000+ deaths tragic.

Yes, he was a hero. His name was Jeff Thompson, aka Mayhem, and he was a personal friend of mine. I know of few more selfless people in this world. He truly enjoyed helping others and was more likely to do work in return for dinner then for money. He used to tell the guys he worked security for "I'll take a bullet for you fellas". In the end, he did. The world is little bit worse off for his passing.

Thanks to all of you who have considered him here.