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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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DIMEBAG's Official Clothing Line To Move Forward
Dirtbag Clothing has issued the following update regarding the status of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's official clothing line, Dimebag Hardware: "For the past month, Dirtbag Clothing has been flooded with e-mails and phone calls from Dimebag Darrell fans throughout the world inquiring about the status...January 6, 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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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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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Looks Back At 2004
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding the events of 2004 as it relates to Friedman's career. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: So what stood out in 2004 for you? Marty Friedman: "So much happened for me this year but right...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
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ANTHRAX To Play DIMEBAG MEMORIAL FUND Benefit With DISTURBED
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has posted the latest installment of his regular online column, dubbed "Blast Beat", on the group's official web site. A couple of excerpts from the column follow: "I've been playing my DimeSlime Gitar that Darrell [Abbott] gave me. The riffs are flying out of it. I'v...January 3, 2005
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It's Official: Club Where DIMEBAG Was Murdered To Reopen This Month
Alrosa Villa, the Columbus, Ohio nightclub that was the site of the deadly shootings last month which claimed the lives of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and four others, will be reopening on January 14, 2005 with a benefit show for the victims' families. BOBAFLEX will be h...January 2, 2005
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