Remembering Dime Bag Darrel 1966-2004

Danny rctv · December 8th, 2007, 12:12 PM

3 years ago today.WOW! R.I.P.

ironmaidenfan09 · December 8th, 2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny rctv

3 years ago today.WOW! R.I.P.

A day I will never forget. I remember like it was yesterday getting a call from a friend who was part of the pantera crew back in the day, he knew I was a huge Pantera fan. I didnt' believe him, it had literally just happened he had gotten a call from somebody in the damageplan camp that was at the show. Then about 30 minutes later things started posted online and it was official. One of the greatest metal guitar players in history was shot on stage. Just a total nightmare

You have a new life now in a better place. The start of a new life was 3 years ago today, so happy re-Birthday Dime. Nobody will ever be able sound like you!

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Metallicat180 · December 8th, 2007, 02:08 PM

I remember it well. I got a text from my friend telling me. I couldn't believe it! I've loved Pantera for a lot of years now and he will not be forgotten. RIP Dime!

CLOWNBOY · December 8th, 2007, 02:16 PM

I got to see him play in Madison some time back. Glad I had a chance to see him. I also got to see a great custom bike decicated to Dimeback at bike night in Madison this past summer.

darthrya · December 8th, 2007, 03:30 PM

It is sad when the metal community loses someone as popular as Darrell. It's even sadder (sarcastically speaking) when a radio station, namely, Sirius' Hard Attack 27, exploits his death at any chance they can. They officially commemorate him twice a year for his DOB and death anniversary with "March of Dime" and "Dime Day" and other promotions. I suppose this is fine, but using the entire month of August to "commemorate" him in additional to his DOD and DOB, plus any other moment of interest in his life (the day Pantera broke up, for example) is just overkill. It's as if Hard Attack uses any excuse to turn their channel into the "All Pantera and Damageplan, All the Time Channel," and doesn't even give a yearly nod to Chuck Schuldiner or Paul Baloff.

That's all. That was my rant. I'm off to play my Pantera Metal Magic cd and marvel at Darrel's talent before he traded his "Diamond" for "Dimebag."

ironmaidenfan09 · December 8th, 2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by darthrya

It is sad when the metal community loses someone as popular as Darrel. It's even sadder (sarcistally speaking) when a radio station, namely, Sirius' Hard Attack 27, exploits his death at any chance they can. They officially commemorate him twice a year for his DOB and death anniversary with "March of Dime" and "Dime Day" and other promotions. I suppose this is fine, but using the entire month of August to "commemorate" him in additional to his DOD and DOB, plus any other moment of interest in his life (the day Pantera broke up, for example) is just overkill. It's as if Hard Attack uses any excuse to turn their channel into the "All Pantera and Damageplan, All the Time Channel," and doesn't even give a yearly nod to Chuck Schuldiner or Paul Baloff.

That's all. That was my rant. I'm off to play my Pantera Metal Magic cd and marvel at Darrel's talent before he traded his "Diamond" for "Dimebag."

I think the yearly nod to Chuck and Paul would be nice, but Dime got shot and killed on stage and was in the most influential mainstream metal band of the 90's that changed metal and kept metal alive. Im not saying one persons death is any different than the next but Dimebag was one of the best guitar players of all time shot on stage which makes it more of a 'shock' and what not.

As for the "Diamond Darrell" thing he was called "Diamond Darrell" up until after the Vulgar Display of Power CD. So if you want to listen to Cowboys from Hell or Vulgar Display of Power you can also enjoy "Diamond Darrell" and anjoy his talents on those records as well

Jeff Milne · December 8th, 2007, 06:15 PM

The only time I saw Pantera was on the Cowboys From Hell tour, when they were playing 3rd on the bill at the Bren Event Center. In 6 days, The MaidenS will be playing 3rd on the bill at the Bren Event Center.

Lord of Delusions · December 8th, 2007, 09:13 PM

darthrya · December 8th, 2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ironmaidenfan09

As for the "Diamond Darrell" thing he was called "Diamond Darrell" up until after the Vulgar Display of Power CD. So if you want to listen to Cowboys from Hell or Vulgar Display of Power you can also enjoy "Diamond Darrell" and anjoy his talents on those records as well

I have nothing against those albums. I think Cowboys is a classic. It's just sad that Metal Magic is overlooked because it's quite a good album. The same goes with his solo stuff before Pantera. While it's not exactly original, it's still very enjoyable, too. Of course, few fans know about or appreciate the pre-Cowboys material because the band tried to suppress it when they moved away from their glam roots.

I think you make an astute point about Darrell being shot make a difference. I suppose it was more of a shock to everyone because no one saw it coming and because he was one of the most popular metal icons of the '90s. He definitely deserves to be recognized. I just suppose I feel oversaturated with all the "remembrances" on Hard Attack.

ironmaidenfan09 · December 9th, 2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by darthrya

I have nothing against those albums. I think Cowboys is a classic. It's just sad that Metal Magic is overlooked because it's quite a good album. The same goes with his solo stuff before Pantera. While it's not exactly original, it's still very enjoyable, too. Of course, few fans know about or appreciate the pre-Cowboys material because the band tried to suppress it when they moved away from their glam roots.

I think you make an astute point about Darrell being shot make a difference. I suppose it was more of a shock to everyone because no one saw it coming and because he was one of the most popular metal icons of the '90s. He definitely deserves to be recognized. I just suppose I feel oversaturated with all the "remembrances" on Hard Attack.

I gotcha man. I have all of the Pantera stuff prior to Cowboys From Hell. I find most of it laughable to be honest, though Dime shreds on the solos. I actually like the album "Power Metal" which was the first album that Phil Anselmo sang on. There is some quality metal on that record minus a lot of the cheesy glam stuff they were doing prior to it. But from a purely musical stand point everything Dime has done has been quality, he is just one of those natural rippers that come along once in a lifetime.

Dime was a ripper but I really believe if Phil Anselmo never came to the band Dime would have never really been discovered in the way he should have been and was. The 80's glam rock style was dying fast. Phil came in and gave them the solid kick in the ass that they needed. From there is history! The guitar tones alone on the post glam era Pantera records is just unbelievable. I have never heard anything like it and will most likely never hear it again. So heavy and clean yet cruchy.... its just unreal how amazing the guitar was in pantera

Metallicat180 · December 9th, 2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ironmaidenfan09

I gotcha man. I have all of the Pantera stuff prior to Cowboys From Hell. I find most of it laughable to be honest, though Dime shreds on the solos. I actually like the album "Power Metal" which was the first album that Phil Anselmo sang on. There is some quality metal on that record minus a lot of the cheesy glam stuff they were doing prior to it. But from a purely musical stand point everything Dime has done has been quality, he is just one of those natural rippers that come along once in a lifetime.

Dime was a ripper but I really believe if Phil Anselmo never came to the band Dime would have never really been discovered in the way he should have been and was. The 80's glam rock style was dying fast. Phil came in and gave them the solid kick in

December 8th, 2007, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Metallicat180 MiniMurray Wannabe Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Checking into the Psycho Motel...Crieff, Scotland Posts: 3,367	I remember it well. I got a text from my friend telling me. I couldn't believe it! I've loved Pantera for a lot of years now and he will not be forgotten. RIP Dime! __________________ Metallicat in the Rue Morgue...

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darthrya Maiden Bootleg Trader Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 551	It is sad when the metal community loses someone as popular as Darrell. It's even sadder (sarcastically speaking) when a radio station, namely, Sirius' Hard Attack 27, exploits his death at any chance they can. They officially commemorate him twice a year for his DOB and death anniversary with "March of Dime" and "Dime Day" and other promotions. I suppose this is fine, but using the entire month of August to "commemorate" him in additional to his DOD and DOB, plus any other moment of interest in his life (the day Pantera broke up, for example) is just overkill. It's as if Hard Attack uses any excuse to turn their channel into the "All Pantera and Damageplan, All the Time Channel," and doesn't even give a yearly nod to Chuck Schuldiner or Paul Baloff. That's all. That was my rant. I'm off to play my Pantera Metal Magic cd and marvel at Darrel's talent before he traded his "Diamond" for "Dimebag." __________________ Last edited by darthrya : December 8th, 2007 at 09:38 PM.

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Jeff Milne Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 551	The only time I saw Pantera was on the Cowboys From Hell tour, when they were playing 3rd on the bill at the Bren Event Center. In 6 days, The MaidenS will be playing 3rd on the bill at the Bren Event Center. Last edited by Jeff Milne : December 8th, 2007 at 10:46 PM.

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Lord of Delusions Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cotter, Ar Posts: 875	RIP __________________ Why wait till someday? Laugh about it now.

December 8th, 2007, 02:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
CLOWNBOY Live Music Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 20	I got to see him play in Madison some time back. Glad I had a chance to see him. I also got to see a great custom bike decicated to Dimeback at bike night in Madison this past summer.