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DISTURBED Singer Talks About DIMEBAG: Audio Available

Scoop of the Columbus, Ohio radio station The Blitz WBZX 99.7 FM spoke to DISTURBED frontman David Draiman on Friday (Jan. 7) about his memories of late DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and DISTURBED's Feb. 23 show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom to benefit the Dimebag Darrell M...
January 9, 2005
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Finnish DIMEBAG DARRELL Tribute Concert: More Details Revealed

Finnish melodic thrashers HEVEIN have revealed more information about the upcoming "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) tribute concert that is scheduled to be held January 15 at VR Makasiinit in Helsinki. According to a posting on HEVEIN's web site, at least 25 classic PANTERA songs will...
January 9, 2005
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DIECAST Perform PANTERA Classic In Detroit: Video Available

The Boston-based quintet DIECAST ended their set in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday (Jan. 6) by paying tribute to DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott with a version of the PANTERA classic "Mouth For War". Download a video clip of DIECAST's performance of the track at this location...
January 7, 2005
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Alrosa Villa Owner: DIMEBAG's Murderer Was 'On A Mission'

The Associated Press is reporting that the nightclub where a gunman killed four people, including former PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, last month will reopen, the owner says. Rick Cautela told The Columbus Dispatch in Friday's editions that the Alrosa Villa would have stayed closed for...
January 7, 2005
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DISTURBED Frontman Says New Album Is Moving Along

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman recently spoke to Launch Radio Networks about the progress of the recording sessions for the group's new album. This will be their third effort with Chicago-based producer Johnny K. and Draiman talked about where things stand with the new disc. "Well, we are actually...
January 6, 2005
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GUITAR WORLD Magazine To Pay Tribute To DIMEBAG DARRELL

According to the Washington Post, the staff of Guitar World magazine is currently working on its next issue, a tribute to "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, the former guitarist for the heavy metal band PANTERA who was shot and killed by a crazed fan in Ohio last month while playing with his new band, DAMAGE...
January 6, 2005
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Is Metal Dangerous? DIMEBAG's Murder Blackens Music's Reputation

Katie Vrabel of ValleyAdvocate.com reports: The onstage murder of DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott on Dec. 8 turned a spotlight on the metal community. The former PANTERA guitarist was shot shortly after his new band hit the stage Dec. 8 at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio. He and...
January 6, 2005
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MUCHMUSIC VJ's Best Moment Of 2004: Meeting DIMEBAG

MuchMusic asked their VJs what their best moments were in 2004, and Matt Wells talked about hanging out with DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who was murdered on stage in Columbus, Ohio last month. "Before December 8th, my favorite moment of my 10 years in the music industry...
January 6, 2005
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DISTURBED Singer Reveals More Information About DIMEBAG MEMORIAL FUND Benefit Concert

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman has revealed more information about the group's Feb. 23 show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom to benefit the Dimebag Darrell Memorial Fund. Regarding his choice of bands for the show, Draiman told MTV.com, "We wanted anyone who was close to Dime. And it wasn't a matter o...
January 5, 2005
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY In Talks To Play DISTURBED's DIMEBAG MEMORIAL FUND Concert

Zakk Wylde's band BLACK LABEL SOCIETY are in talks to appear at DISTURBED's Feb. 23 show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom to benefit the Dimebag Darrell Memorial Fund, according to Launch Radio Networks. Also set to appear on the bill are ANTHRAX, DROWNING POOL and SOIL. Tickets go on sale this Saturday...
January 5, 2005
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SLAYER Frontman TOM ARAYA Talks About DIMEBAG's Murder

SLAYER frontman Tom Araya recently spoke to KNAC.com 's Brian Davis about his upbringing and the murder of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, among other topics. An excerpt from the interview follows: KNAC.com: Jeff has his thing with war, and you have a kind of fascination wi...
January 5, 2005
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DISTURBED Frontman Talks About DIMEBAG MEMORIAL FUND Benefit Concert

RollingStone.com is reporting that DISTURBED frontman David Draiman took a break from recording the band's third album to organize a benefit for the Dimebag Darrell Memorial Fund on February 23 at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom. The fund was established to cover medical and bereavement expenses for three...
January 4, 2005
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Columbus Benefit Concert For Victims Of Alrosa Villa Tragedy To Be Held This Friday

Columbus radio station New Rock 99.7 The Blitz (WBZX) will be having a benefit show for the victims of the Alrosa Villa tragedy called "Rock To Remember" on Friday, January 7 at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH. The lineup features local bands VOLUME DEALER (who opened for DAMAGEPLAN the night...
January 4, 2005
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Guitarist Talks About New Album, Upcoming Tour

DARK TRANQUILLITY guitarist Martin Henriksson recently spoke to Korea's Hot Music magazine about the group's new album, "Character", and their upcoming touring activities. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Hot Music: While the new album does not have any major stylistic changes, it is very...
January 4, 2005
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DISTURBED, ANTHRAX, SOIL And DROWNING POOL Confirmed For DIMEBAG Benefit Concert

DISTURBED, ANTHRAX, DROWNING POOL and SOIL have been confirmed for a benefit concert for The Dimebag Darrell Memorial Fund on February 23 at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Tickets go on sale January 8. The fund was created following the Dec. 8 onstage murder of DAMAGEPLAN and PANTERA guitarist "Dim...
January 3, 2005