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Report: Fans Helped DIMEBAG DARRELL As Chaos Reigned At Nightclub

Columbus, Ohio's NBC 4 is reporting that as most fans rushed for the exits after a nightclub shooting that killed five people, a few tried to help and comfort the victims, witnesses and police say. Those included Nathan Bray, a fan who was trying to save the life of DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Da...

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KORN's MUNKY Plays Guitar Solo In Honor Of DIMEBAG

According to Kornweb.cjb.net, KORN frontman Jonathan Davis spoke of late DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell during KORN's concert in Dallas, Texas Friday night (Dec. 10). Davis reportedly teared up as he expressed how much of a tragedy Dimebag's death was for the heavy rock community. H...

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BILLY MILANO On DIMEBAG's Death: 'My Heart Bleeds'

Former S.O.D. and current M.O.D. frontman Billy Milano has posted the following message on his official web site: "I can't express in words the sorrow I feel inside, not just for me but also for Vinnie, Rita, Darrel's parents his bandmates and friends. "What I can express is how wonderful a person h...

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DIMEBAG Murder: Officer Who Killed Gunman Was Trained To Go For Shooter

The Associated Press is reporting that the officer who stopped a nightclub rampage by killing the gunman had been trained to head straight for the shooter in such a situation in order to save lives. James D. Niggemeyer, answering 911 calls about shots fired, went through a door behind the Alrosa Vil...

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JUDAS PRIEST Singer ROB HALFORD Remembers DIMEBAG DARRELL

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "Hello everyone. My deepest condolences go out to everyone affected regarding the passing of dimebag. His mucianship was superb and his original style was and w...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL's Death Called 'Metal 9-11'

Steven Hyden of Appleton, Wisconsin's The Post-Crescent reports: His name might not be known outside heavy metal circles, but fans revered "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott for his innovative guitar playing with the band PANTERA and a friendly spirit that belied his tragic death. "I've been listening to him...

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DIMEBAG's Slaying Hangs Over Dallas Show

According to The Star Telegram, the annual Christmas concert thrown by the Dallas, Texas radio station KDGE 102.1 FM "The Edge" is usually a goofy, festive affair. But this year's event Friday night (Dec. 10) at Nokia Live at Grand Prairie was two days after "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, the guitarist f...

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LINKIN PARK's SHINODA Comments On DIMEBAG Shooting Incident

LINKIN PARK promoted their hardcover collection of behind-the-scenes photos "From the Inside: Linkin Park's Meteora" with a fan autograph session in Los Angeles, New York and Dublin. Asked by The San Francisco Chronicle if the shooting incident in Columbus that left DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Play Tribute Concert To DIMEBAG DARRELL

According to the CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes-of Bodom.com, plans exist for a "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott tribute concert to be held in Helsinki, Finland. Artists that have volunteered their services for the show include CHILDREN OF BODOM and AMORAL, along with Lauri Porra from SINERGY and member...

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Former SKID ROW Singer Honors DIMEBAG's Memory

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach honored "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's memory by performing PANTERA's "Walk" with his band during a concert in Madrid, Spain Friday night (Dec. 10). Sebastian reportedly sounded angry and upset over his friend's tragic death as he lifted up a poster of Dimebag tha...

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Report: Clubs Don't See Need To Change Security

Carrie Spencer of The Southern Illinoisan reports: A nightclub shooting that left four people dead, including a heavy-metal guitarist, has concert bookers and bar managers wondering whether fans will grumble less the next time they're patted down or directed through a metal detector. Scott Stienecke...

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DANZIG Bassist: 'Gods Never Die; DIME Lives'

DANZIG bassist Jerry Montano has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "I just wanted to say my heart goes out to Vince, Rita, and the entire PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN family. We lost undoubtfully the greatest metal guitarist...

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MURDERDOLLS Singer: 'It's A Sad Week For Us All In The Music World'

MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "It's 3:31 am here, early Saturday morning in the bible belt of North Carolina. I'm still in shock from the 'Dimebag' story this week. I honestly did not believ...

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SEVENDUST: 'We Feel Blessed To Have Known And Loved DARRELL'

SEVENDUST have issued the following statement in regards to the tragic death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "We have lost a dear friend and the world has lost an incredible musician. Our prayers are with Vinnie and the rest of the Abbott family. "Words cannot describe t...

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Report: DIMEBAG DARRELL Shooting May Change Concerts

Dave Lavender of The Herald-Dispatch is reporting that in Nashville, opening up a 40,000-square-foot club called The Red Iguana, long-time Huntington-based promoter Rick Widdifield already has been dealing with some of the fallout from the Columbus, Ohio, shootings that left a popular guitarist dead...