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DREAM THEATER Drummer: 'This Is As Tragic And Unbelievable As LENNON Getting Killed'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "I wasn't gonna post anything because this whole tragedy isn't about me or how I feel… and I feel so helpless and insignificant at such an unbelievable time a...

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WASHBURN And RANDALL Praise DARRELL As 'Man Of Great Character'

U.S. Music Corp., a manufacturer and distributor of Washburn Guitars and Randall Amplifiers, has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "On behalf of Washburn Guitars, Randall Amplifiers and U.S. Music Corp., we wish to express our deep...

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Hundreds Of Fans Gather At Club To Honor DIMEBAG DARRELL

MTV News is reporting that a small memorial started by a handful of fans blossomed into an outpouring of grief and celebration Thursday, less than 24 hours after the shocking slayings at the Alrosa Villa club where PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and three others were killed. D...

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SINGLE BULLET THEORY's DIFABIO: DIMEBAG Will Be 'Sorely Missed'

SINGLE BULLET THEORY vocalist/guitarist Matt Difabio has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "It's been almost 14 hours since I heard the report that dime had been shot and killed. At first I assumed it was a hoax. I mean, who would...

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Video Footage Of Columbus Police Press Conference Posted Online

Columbus Police Sergeant Brent Bull spoke to the media Thursday morning about the latest details in the fatal nightclub shooting that resulted in the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell. Watch video footage of the press conference from WBNS-10TV. ...

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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO Guitarist Says He Wants To Celebrate DIMEBAG's Life, Not Talk About His Death

Guitarist Rich Ward (FOZZY, STUCK MOJO) has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "I feel that we should all be hesitant to make any assumptions or to repeat Internet rumors, at least until they are substantiated. Even then, what would...

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KITTIE Drummer: DIMEBAG Taught Me Everything I Know

KITTIE drummer Mercedes Lander has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "I dont know how to begin or end this. "Someone that meant the world to me was shot to death last night... This is still not real to me... I'm still waiting to wa...

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Club Employee: I Told VINNIE PAUL To Pray Following Shooting

A 20-year-old student who works at the Columbus club where DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell was shot dead Wednesday night told Toledo, OH's WTOL-TV that he saw the whole thing unfold. Brian Kozicki, who was doing lighting for DAMAGEPLAN's show, told WTOL-TV he dove under his console and called 9...

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Was PANTERA's Breakup A Factor In DIMEBAG DARRELL's Murder?

The Dallas Morning News is reporting that the Columbus police are trying to determine whether Nathan Gale, a 25-year-old semipro football player accused of killing DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, was incensed because of last year's breakup of Mr. Abbott's previous band, PANTERA, one o...

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DIMEBAG Shooting Update: New TV Report Available, Audio Of 911 Phone Calls Posted Online

Columbus, Ohio's NBC4 TV has posted a brand-new video report on the ongoing investigation into the shooting incident at a Columbus nightclub which resulted in the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell. Watch it at this location. Also available is a slideshow containing images of m...

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DISTURBED: DIMEBAG 'Will Never Be Forgotten'

DISTURBED have issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "It is with the utmost despair that we extend our condolences to the family and many friends of one of the greatest guitar players to ever walk the face of this earth, Dimebag Darrel...

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Report: Columbus-Style Violence Unlikely At Security-Heavy Shows In New York

Jennifer Smith and Rob Kahn of New York's Newsday.com report: Among the 70 or so autographed guitars hanging on the walls of The Downtown music club in Farmingdale is a cherry-colored Washburn signed by "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, the heavy metal guitarist gunned down along with three others by an aud...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I'm Absolutely Beside Myself With Grief'

Ozzy Osbourne has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "Dimebag was a dear friend of mine. I'm absolutely beside myself with grief. I can't for the life of me understand why someone would do this. PANTERA toured with me many, many tim...

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KORN Frontman: DARRELL And PANTERA Inspired Me To Join Metal Band

KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "Darrell and PANTERA were one of the main reasons I joined a metal band. This is a tragic loss for the music community and to all who knew him. KORN is truly shaken...

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DEFTONES Drummer: DIMEBAG Was 'A Legend'

DEFTONES drummer Abe Cunningham has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "We had the pleasure of touring three times with PANTERA. They treated us so well on the road. We had some great times hanging out with them. They treated us wit...