Dimebag Darrell Abbott of Pantera Died 19 Years Ago Today


December 8th marks the anniversary of the death of Dimebag Darrell Lance Abbott of Pantera and Damageplan. Today is the 19th anniversary of his murder of while on stage at the former Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio. That venue has now been demolished. As we do every year on this date, we prefer to cherish Darrell’s memory and honor how he lived. Almost 20 years later no one can deny his impact as a player, songwriter, and major personality in metal. While controversial, the current world tour from the reformed version of Pantera is a tribute to Darrell and his late brother Vinnie Paul. Jam out to some classic Dimebag and Pantera tracks and raise a glass or smoke (or both) to the legend of legends on guitar! Getcha pull!
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Dimebag Darrell Abbott of Pantera Died Eighteen Years Ago Today


Today marks the 18th anniversary of the murder of Dimebag Darrell Lance Abbott of Pantera and Damageplan while on stage at the former Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio. That venue has now been demolished. As we do every year on this date, we prefer to honor how he lived. Almost 20 years later no one can deny his impact as a player, songwriter, and major personality in metal. The current Pantera tour is a tribute to Darrell and his late brother Vinnie Paul. Jam out to some classic Dimebag and Pantera tracks and raise a glass or smoke (or both) to the legend of legends on guitar! Getcha pull!
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Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera Died Four Years Ago Today


Today marks the four-year anniversary of the death of Vinne Paul Abbott in his Las Vegas home in 2018. He was only 54 years old. The drumming legend most famous for his time as a founder of Pantera, Damageplan, Rebel Meets Rebel, and Hellyeah died from “dilated cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease.” You can read a comprehensive memorial piece we published about Vinnie at the time of his passing, and watch these highlights from his career below as well as these EXCLUSIVE rare photos of Vinnie by Evil Robb Photography. Continue reading


Vinnie Paul’s Estate (Pantera, Hellyeah, Damageplan) Auctions Decades of Personal Memorabilia


The Estate of the late Vinnie Paul, a legendary Metal and Rock drummer, and personality, is hosting a massive auction with almost 700 lots of items available. The historical online auction event will feature rare music memorabilia, including early day Pantera, Damageplan and Hellyeah collectibles as well as personal items from the private collection of Vinnie Paul. The bidding begins May 26th with info at the link below.

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Dimebag Darrell Abbott of Pantera Died Seventeen Years Ago Today


Hard to believe it, but today marks the 17th anniversary of the murder of Dimebag Darrell Lance Abbott of Pantera and Damageplan while on stage at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio. That venue has now been demolished. We prefer to honor how he lived more than how he perished, but most of all, we can’t overlook his impact as a player, songwriter, and major personality in metal. Jam out to some classic Dimebag and Pantera tracks and raise a glass or smoke (or both) to the legend of legends on guitar! Getcha pull!
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True Crime Series Crime Spot Covers the Murder of Dimebag Darrell of Pantera


A true crime series on YouTube mainly focusing on spectacular murders and seiral killers has done an episode of the 2004 murder of Dimebag Darrell Abbott of Pantera and Damageplan. The Crime Spot channel did a brief episode on the events of Darrell’s death, and while there were some inaccuracies, Crime Spot is not a music channel. Darrell was murdered almost 17 years ago, on December 8th, 2004, and would have turned 55 years old on August 20th. Pantera also played their final show as a band in Japan, on Auguest 28th, 2001, on a headline tour supporting their album Reinventing The Steel (East West) Check out the episode.

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A Fence Has Been Placed Around The Graves of Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul Abbott.


According to a report from Blabbermouth.net, a protective fence has been placed around the family plot of Dimebag Darrell Abbott and Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera and Damageplan fame. The site is a magnet for the rabid fans of the band. Their mother, Carolyn Abbott, is also buried in the same plot area. You can view photos of the graves and their new enclosure below. This year marked 16 years since Dimebag’s senseless murder on stage in December of 2004. Vinnie Paul died of a heart attack in 2018. Continue reading


Remembering Dimebag Darrell Abbott of Pantera, Who Died Sixteen Years Ago Today


Today marks the sixteenth anniversary of the murder of Dimebag Darrell Lance Abbott of Pantera and Damageplan while on stage at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio. Although we are sad at the occasion and we prefer to honor how he lived most of all, we can’t overlook the significance of the loss to the world of metal. Somewhere in the world right now, someone is strapping on a guitar and learning to play those songs, licks, and solos, which is at the very least, a comfort to know. As we do every year, we pay tribute to this fallen hero. Jam out to some classic Dimebag and Pantera tracks and raise a glass or smoke (or both) to the legend of legends on guitar! Getcha pull!
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Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera Died Two Years Ago Today


The music world still has a Texas-sized hole in its heart following the death of Vinne Paul Abbott in his Las Vegas home in 2018. He was only 54 years old. The drumming legend most famous for his time as a founder of Pantera, Damageplan, Rebel Meets Rebel, and Hellyeah was taken from us too young due to “dilated cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease.” We have mourned his loss hard as Vinnie was a beloved as a figure in recent metal history for his outgoing personality, his giving spirit, and his incredible talent. Last year Hellyeah released their final album with Vinnie, Welcome Home, and completed a short tour, paying their respects nightly. You can read a comprehensive memorial piece we published about Vinnie at the time of his passing and watch these highlights from his career below. Continue reading


Dimebag Darrell Abbott Of Pantera Died Fifteen Years Ago Today


 

Today marks the fifteenth anniversary of the murder of Dimebag Darrell Lance Abbott of Pantera and Damageplan while on stage at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio. Darrell’s shine has not dimmed in the years since he passed. Revered as ever as a songwriter, shredder, and person, new fans sprout up every day who look up to the unquestioned guitar hero of the 1990s. Of note, with Slayer’s final show in the books, Darrell would have been proud to have his songs performed at every stop on The Final Campaign tour. As we do every year, we pay tribute to this fallen hero. Jam out to some classic Dime tracks and raise a glass or smoke (or both) to the legend of legends on guitar! Getcha pull!
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