The tragic hail of gunfire that killed five people, including metal guitar legend Dimebag Darrell Abbott, in a Columbus, Ohio rock club will have ramifications for some time to come. We will continue to follow the story:
Witnesses to Damageplan Shooting Speak
Since the idiotic Columbus Dispatch isn't available without charge online, we must resort to AP for details from the Dispatch's Sunday update on the Damageplan shootings story: Concertgoers who witnessed a fatal nightclub shooting frantically called emergency operators...
Posted to Music by Eric Olsen on January 18, 2005 03:10 PM
Dimebag death club re-open for benefit
However its future past this one gig is in doubt. Hard News is reporting that the club's owner is having a crisis of conscience. Having to balance the thought of such a tragedy with the jobs lost if the...
Posted to Music by Marty Dodge on January 5, 2005 11:23 AM
Dimebag Killer's Mother Speaks
Mary Clark, the mother of Nathan Gale, who shot and killed Dimebag Darrell Abbott and three others before he was killed by policeman James D. Niggemeyer shot him to death, spoke with Columbus TV station WCMH yesterday about her son:...
Posted in Blogcritics on December 16, 2004 10:40 AM
Anselmo kept away from funeral
According to TotalRock Anselmo was "not welcome" at Dimebag's funeral yesterday. In further news, according Brave News Anselmo ended a taped-interview on the death with the following statement: "This has changed the entire world, and this is the last you'll...
Posted in Blogcritics on December 15, 2004 06:44 AM
A bizarre twist in Dimebag Darrell death
In a bizarre twist, it seems DD is going to be buried in a Kiss Kasket donated by Kiss at the request of the guitarist's family. Gene went on to pay tribute to Dimebag and warn other musicians about the...
Posted in Blogcritics on December 14, 2004 08:42 AM
Dimebag Darrell Public Memorial Service and Foundations
A public memorial service for guitarist Dimebag Darrell will take place tomorrow night, December 14th, at 8 p.m. at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, Texas. Those wishing to make a donation in Dimebag's name, two special memorial funds have...
Posted in Blogcritics on December 13, 2004 08:25 PM
What Might Have Been: More On Club Security
MTV news talked with a security expert on the murder of Dimebag Darrell Abbott and three others at a Columbus rock club last week, which migh thave been prevented with a $50 handheld metal detector: "It should have been a...
Posted in Blogcritics on December 13, 2004 12:07 PM
Article comments
— go to most recent comments1 - Jim Carruthers
I was reading about this, and was saying "that's some fucked up shit, dude".
And then, in the back of my mind, I thought: "I wonder how long it will take the RIAA to blame this on internet downloads".
2 - Eric Olsen
the blackest of humor Jim, but damn funny
3 - Bhaskar
Dear Dime,
You are gonna forever remain in our hearts as one of the metal demi-gods who kicked serious ass with all the ripping solos. Keep the faith up there, man
Bhaskar
4 - Darry Roseman
As someone who HAS fallen under the target of the security people at the Alrosa Villa, and as a fellow lifetime ax-playa - I am sickened to think that some demented freak hellbent on mayhem can just blow by security at the back door . . . and march into the club with a gun blazing. I happened to find myself in a situation at the Alrosa awhile back where I ended up 'lifting' three cans of beer. I was dead broke at the time - and, I was thirsty! Pat Travers was playing that night. A co-owner of the Alrosa and 5 or 6 of their 'elite' bouncers marched me into a back room. I figured I'd be nothing but body parts when they were through with me. Point being. Don't steal a beer in the Alrosa Villa. They WATCH for shit like that. Shame that club owners are not required to bring the same kind of vigilance to the front and back entrances to clubs like the Alrosa. Where's the security training? What about protection for performers and patrons instead of BEER!!! For my full recount of my experience with security at the Alrosa Villa . . . and to get a perspective on just what matters most to club owners - catch my review: DIMEBAG DARRELL AND LIGHTS OUT AT ALROSA. You can find it 6 or so pages in on Google, by simply searching the words: Dimebag Darrell. Rest in Peace Dime. And for the rest of us all . . . let's get the problem fixed. Licensed, Trained, Security Guards at the door to these places - is now a MUST. Don't let Dime's death be in vein. Rock On.
5 - Eric Olsen
excellent points Darry, thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts
6 - man from europe
you fucking americans, one day you will kill eachother with your fucking guns.
you are the worst nation that ever lived on this planet.
7 - Phillip Winn
Never mind the death of 27 million people under the reign of Mao, WE'VE KILLED A GUITARIST!
It's a good thing I know that there are people in Europe whose brains actually function.
8 - SFC Ski
I notice commenter #6 didn't type that in Rusian, no need to thank us (and our guns and our rock 'n' roll).
9 - Aaman
Were the Inquisition, the crusades, the religious wars, the crimes against science and the killing of a Dutchman inspired by New World values? I think not.
10 - tanya zirkles
i think this is a very shity thing .how come you can't get in a slipknot concert
with antything but you can get in with a gun at a damageplan concert . i send all my regards to the family .. and i am so sorry this happened ..OHIO SUX BALLS .i know ,i live here ...
WHAT DOES PHILL HAVE TO SAY????????
DIMEBAG LIVES ON 4 EVER THROUGH HIS
MUSIC !!!!!!!
11 - paul
DIMEBAG ni tu ni tu musica caeran jamas en el olvido ....DEP ,RIP the best guitar ever on stage
12 - Andrew Ian Dodge
Well I seem to remember a film-maker named Van Goth getting shot and then beheaded in the street a few weeks ago. Last time I checked Holland was part of Europe.
13 - Eric Olsen
yes, we have a violent culture and too many guns in the hands of too many freaks, but we hardly have a monopoly on murderous fanatics
14 - Jason Muster
Hey "man" from europe, the only things bigger than our guns are our dicks. I think that's where your hatred of us really comes from.
15 - Tim
Dimebag Darrell was a inspiration to me and my fellow friends to start a band - Deception. He was everything anyone could look up to as a role model. I wish he was still alive today, because if he was, the world wouldnt be in such a hell right now.
16 - REBEL
Ever since the death of Dimebag all I want to do is pluck my pubes out one by one. RIP DIMEBAG, I LOVE YOU MAN....IF YOU LOVE DIMEBAG LIKE I DO, E MAIL ME. DAVE.LEDFORD@PENSKE.COM
17 - Scotty
Lets forget the music for now and remember the kind of guy he was. He always had a smile on his face and never walked past a fan that was egar to meet him. He always signed autographs, talked and just hanged out like he was on of the guys. Hell, he was one of the guys. Seeing him walk around the mall, eating at Chili's on Cooper St. or chilling at the tattoo bar for a drink or 12..He was so fucking cool. Just going to the memorial the other night makes you think how much he touched the lives of people. He loved his fans more than music. I hope he is up there playing his heart out. In fact I know he is.
We love you Dime & miss you dearly.
RIP Brother!!
Scott H.
18 - Kosky
Querido Dime
Fuiste el mejor, marcaste mi vida,
estaras en mi memoria simpre
escuchar los solos de tu guitarra me dan fuerzas para seguir.....
R.I.P. hermano Dime
¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡Vamos todavia Carajo!!!!!!!!
19 - Kosky
Querido Dime
Fuiste el mejor, marcaste mi vida,
estaras en mi memoria simpre
escuchar los solos de tu guitarra me dan fuerzas para seguir.....
R.I.P. hermano Dime
¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡Vamos todavia Carajo!!!!!!!!
20 - sharawn
i love phil!!!!!!!!!!!!
21 - Sharawn
this is for all you fuckin phil bashers.how can you blame this whole situation on phil? so what he got pissed and said some pretty hateful shit, so fuckin what, we all do, it aint like dime never said nothing about him either. calling superjoint ritual,"superdope ritual". get over it, its not phil's fault that he's dead,pnil is the metal god!!! pantera was nothing until phil joined the group!!! and besides phil kept it real, true metal, with down, superjoint, and viking crown, he didnt turn trendy and do that gay damage plan bullshit, i love phil and always will, stop blaming it on him, and handle this like adults, now because of the metal media, we've lost two fuckin great metal gods, phil, and dime!!!
22 - ^FIT0^ (Spain)
its fucking sad fact but true.we lost one of the fastest and greatest metal players.
at least he left us all doing what he best could do and we most love ..
GOD BLESS YOU PAL
WE'LL ALWAYS BE MISSING YOU
WORLD'S CRYING YOU A FUCKING OCEAN
23 - REBEL
To the Russian Asshole who thinks we're the worst nation ever. Ummm, oh yeah, did you know we're the nation with the most FREEDOM you nazi fuck. Also, even though you may not like this, yes, it's true, "Americans" all derive from somewhere other than America. Unless your Native American that it. You do know who they are right? Your a fucking dipshit pal.....Have fun in your communist country.
24 - Bob
Fuck you, you fucking europeans, you would'nt even be there is it wasnt for the U.S in world war two. Fucking faggot communist, suck my fucking American cock and go take a fucking bath you stinking ass euro-fuck!!!!
25 - DAN
DIMEBAG FUCKING GREATEST GUITAREST EVER
LETS FUCKIN HOLD OUR BLACKTOOTHS IN THE AIR AND FUCKIN BLAST YOUR PANTERA
CDS AND LISTEN TO THOSE INSANE RIFFS
THERES ONLY ONE METAL GOD!!!!!!!!!
Darrell "Dimebag Abbott