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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Pays Tribute To DIMEBAG DARRELL
- Dec. 9, 2004
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METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell:
"This is unbelievable. To sit here and talk about Darrell in the past tense seems so wrong, so unfair, so unjust, I don't even know what to say. My heart goes out to Vinnie, to their families, to the other band members, and to the families and friends of the other people that were killed or injured, in this fucking senseless act of selfishness and stupidity.
"In 1985 I was fortunate enough to meet both Darrell and his brother in Dallas on tour. The first thing me and my friend did as soon as that tour was over, was to head straight back to Dallas and hang out with Darrell and Vinnie for a long time, cuz they were the coolest mutherfuckers that we had met after criss-crossing the states for three months. That was the beginning of a friendship that was anchored in love, respect, fun, outrageousness, music, booze, sweat, late nights, early mornings, hangovers, headaches, pounding eardrums, sore bodies... the list goes on.
"There's a tendency in these fucked up moments to use the word 'I' a lot and focus on one's own feelings of pity and shock... so instead let it just be known that thru these eyes Darrell was incredibly warm, open, fun, nutty, forthcoming, talented, embracing, unpretentious, accommodating and he always had a very attractive innocence about him that obviously made him never threatening and always welcoming.
"Darrell and his brother were the cornerstone of musical adventures that were always groundbreaking, pushing boundaries, challenging to themselves and to their fans, respected by their peers and always true musicians' musicians, and today the rock world is worse off because of this untimely and senseless waste.
"Much love and respect and thanks for letting me be a small part of your life and I know you are already having fun and throwing it down with Bon Scott, Keith Moon, John Bonham, Jimi, Cliff B., and the rest of the musicians and troublemakers that you are hanging with so prematurely."
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:22:40 PM
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Awesome words Lars.... this has really fucked up the entire Metal community, no matter what side of the spectrum. From Korn to Slayer, it has fucked up the entire scene.
Rest In Peace Darrell
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COMMENT | yep, right on lars
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:26:17 PM
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great tribute. im sure this was unexpected from the majority of metal fans who piss all over lars. he definitely has my respect.
this is my first post about dime after reading about this tragedy since i woke up today. i used to be big into pantera a few years ago, and then i went on an anti pantera crusade for i guess some pretty stupid reasons....
that being said, they were a great band, like them or not, and dime was a great guitarist. RIP dime...you'll be missed.
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COMMENT | ROCK
posted by : DigestingGandhi
12/9/2004 8:27:20 PM
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I can see Dime jamming with Hendrix and Moon....that rules.
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COMMENT | Rest in Crown Royal
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:28:35 PM
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While I don't like Lars.. Mighty good words, I'll say.
It's made me smile for the first time today to think of Dime kickin' it with Cliff Burton. I'll bet they're having fun.
You will be missed.
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COMMENT | Lars ...
posted by : _invictus_
12/9/2004 8:28:37 PM
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Well spoken. Thank you.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:30:07 PM
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Fuck... just imagine the kind of shit that Dime and Cliff could create.... damn!!!
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COMMENT | ya kno
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:30:46 PM
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lars has my respect now 2, those are tocuhing words
RIP DIME YOU ARE MISSED
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COMMENT | black day
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:33:29 PM
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in the history of heavy music.
UNREAL
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COMMENT | thanks lars
posted by : TTSA2004
12/9/2004 8:33:42 PM
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I never thought I'd be saying that but thanks that was an awesome peice of writing...I don't think it was fair for us to get on Lars once I think about it after Cliff died like that actually I think we all should just leave Metallica alone from now on since they know what it's like to have someone die that was close to them tragically like Cliff did...
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COMMENT | RIP Dime
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:34:19 PM
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I haven't posted anything today but I felt like I should. I don't know what I can possibly say that everyone else hasn't said already. Pantera was my introduction to metal, as I'm sure it was to many of you out there. Dimebag is the reason I picked up a guitar in the first place. I have never met Dime but after hearing what everone has said today, I feel like I have known him my whole life. I was in my car driving to school early this morning when a friend called me and told me he was watching al of this on CNN. It was like a bad dream, I couldn't believe it. I was fighting back tears all morning. Dime, you were a one of a kind musician and when you played, you had the audience in the palm of your hand. I'm gonna miss you and your music. My heart goes out to his family, especially Vinnie. My heart goes out to his friends and family. And my heart goes out to all of you fellow metalheads that are grieving on this terrible day. Dime, I know you're up there in metal heaven. I'll see you there one day!
-Bryan
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:35:21 PM
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I've been sitting at this computer since this morning... I really need to to have a smoke or something because I'm fucking still in tears.... I seriously have not moved from this spot.... it's absolutely killing me inside.
I'm out for now. You guys try to have a great night, and try to get some sleep. I don't know if I can, but I have to try.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:35:37 PM
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I hate Lars but those are fine words. Oh yeah he forgot Randy Rhodes.
R.I.P. "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott - Your talent and legacy will live on and forever be remembered.
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COMMENT | Dimebag Tribute site
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:35:46 PM
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Here's a site a close friend of mine made. Take a look and sign the guestbook please
http://dimebagfan.tripod.com
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COMMENT | Props to Lars
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:39:53 PM
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for offering his respects. Very admirable.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:41:32 PM
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I may not really like lars too much..... but those were very kind words.... RIP Dime
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COMMENT | DIGESTINGGHANDI
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:41:43 PM
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I read your comment, and for the first time today, I smiled. thanks.
Hobbes Caltous
Vocals, 9mm SOLUTION
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COMMENT | thanx lars
posted by : notnilc
12/9/2004 8:43:37 PM
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man, im tearin' my fuckin' eye's out after that!!
that was real sweet Lars, real nice man!!!
ROCK in PEACE DIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | I guess its my turn
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:44:48 PM
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I haven't posted anything about Dime all day. I just don't know what to say I guess. Nothing original at least. I mean, I never met the guy, I wished to one day shake his hand; but I guess I'll have to wait a little while. Dime, you were one of a kind. And, well, we all really mean it when we say, "You'll be greatly missed, and never forgotten."
To whomever else plays guitar out there, join me in playing a little guitar solo tribute to Dime. Thanks.
-Zach
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COMMENT | Wow
posted by : R||F||H
12/9/2004 8:45:11 PM
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That was really good, Lars you actually said something sensible for once
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COMMENT | Yeah that was great
posted by : TTSA2004
12/9/2004 8:45:27 PM
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I'm not going to down Metallica anymore...
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COMMENT | ....
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:49:01 PM
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I'm usually a regular poster on these boards...I'm speechless. I'm reading these news not believing it. When I saw the news this morning I sat there and read it all over again for several minutes. Can't believe it!
All there's to say is R.I.P. and the best hopes to the family members.
Been listening to Pantera all day.
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COMMENT |
posted by : TheClansman?!
12/9/2004 8:50:13 PM
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thankyou lars
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COMMENT | Im still feeling sick to my stomach
posted by : HORRORHOLIC
12/9/2004 8:52:40 PM
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But the more respect Dime gets from his fellow musicians the better I feel. I dont know about the rest of you guys but I went out and bought a bottle of Crown, a six pack and some coke (which will come in good use as I make myself some Blacktooth to celebrate Dimebag) Thank you Lars for your coments and what I wanna know is where are Phils coments ? sure they have not got along to well lately but you would think he has something to say about his former bandmate of all those years.
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COMMENT | A Guitar Legend is gone..........but not forgotten
posted by : arcticpanterafan
12/9/2004 8:56:56 PM
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Dime was so talented, I'd say one of the top 5 if not #1 guitarist of our generation.
I'm still in total shock. It makes me very sad to see his picutre with the date of his death on it.
My thoughts go out to his family, Pantera and all of his friends that had the lucky chance to know this guy. Seemed like a pretty cool guy to hang with.
Rest in Peace Dime, you will be greatly missed in the music world that's for sure.
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COMMENT | lars thank you
posted by :
12/9/2004 8:57:42 PM
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for the words, never did i think this would happen to such a wonderful person. dime you will be missed!
had two black tooth grins for ya ,cheers
listening to cemetary gates on my ipod right now,
my thoughts are with the abbott family and all the loyal
PANTERA AND DAMAGEPLAN FANS WORLD WIDE!
R.I.P BROTHER
PANTERA FUCKING RULES!
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COMMENT | I know this is off topic but..
posted by : raglor
12/9/2004 8:59:58 PM
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The Great Southern Trendkill might be one of the most underrated albums of all time.
RIP Dime :(
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COMMENT | Cool words....
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:01:03 PM
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Lars has more class than he gets credit for.
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COMMENT | this is great
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:01:46 PM
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I'm not being sarcastic... Most B-mouth threads concerning Lars are bloodbaths, but he's written the most beautiful and relevant tribute I've read yet. Thanks, Lars, I really mean it.
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COMMENT | Nice
posted by : redrumloa
12/9/2004 9:04:04 PM
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No Lars bashing today, that was nice. This whole thing is just so wrong. Everyone like Dimebag...sigh.
RIP
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COMMENT | I'm rediscovering Pantera all over again...
posted by : the Dude (~\m/~)
12/9/2004 9:07:45 PM
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...but it sucks that this is the reason.
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COMMENT | You Cant Kill What's Stronger Than Death.
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:17:57 PM
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IN honor of the man, four friends and I took a shot of Jack Daniels. Then a few more for kicks.
Hopefully after all this, everyone will cut back that amount of shit talking that goes on boards such as these. These rockstars are people too, they tend to make mistakes and can very easily be gone the next day. I hope that Dime is jamming w/the best up there. I'd couldnt possibly comprehend the kind of stuff that he's playing with Burton, Rhoades, Bonham, Jimmie and Stevie Ray.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:19:48 PM
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"I hate Lars but those are fine words. Oh yeah he forgot Randy Rhodes."
"That was really good, Lars you actually said something sensible for once"
I swear to christ, can you people go ONE DAY without bashing Metallica? Leave them alone. There are bigger things going on (DIME) than your petty disagreements with a band whose members you do not even know.
To Lars, you have always had my respect.
Dimebag, you have as well, and you will be so sorely missed. Unbe-fucking-lievable
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COMMENT | RIP Dimebag
posted by : RavenDaly
12/9/2004 9:28:02 PM
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I never post but I felt it was appropriate... I first heard about this last night as I was going to sleep, and ended up not being able. I was into Pantera in the early to mid 90's, and had the pleasure of seeing them in concert at Nassau Colliseum in '94, but damn, I always held Dimebag up as one of the best metal guitarists ever, and I hold a deep respect for a man who led his life through music, doing what he wanted to do, and not what others wanted. Lars' words were kindly said, and I share his sentiment that "My heart goes out to Vinnie, to their families, to the other band members, and to the families and friends of the other people that were killed or injured, in this fucking senseless act of selfishness and stupidity. " As a musician myself, I casn deifnelty say metal and music as a whole has lost an incredible musician, and the world has lost a great guy.
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COMMENT | CNN
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:29:32 PM
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CNN headline news just played a good portion of the Cowboys From Hell video... that really touched me. They've really been covering this tragedy well... much better than fucking MTV. For a news station to play a Pantera video... something MTV hasn't done in years, really says something.... it shows that this truly is an enormous loss to the music world. I just can't clear my tears... I haven't cried this much since my dog died when I was a kid.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Juan91
12/9/2004 9:32:07 PM
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Dimebag is one of favorite guitarists. This is so awful, it still leaves me in shock.
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COMMENT | Lars...
posted by : Destiny_Is_Dead
12/9/2004 9:35:03 PM
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Those are some heart-filled words, good job.
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COMMENT | Nice words from Lars...
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:36:04 PM
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Un-fucking-believable. This world sucks. What a great, gifted human being. And this loser takes him away from everyone. It's like Mark Chapman + Lennon all over again. Pure stupidity.
I was thinking the boards would be full of "Maybe Phil put him up to it" crap, but fortunately, that does not seem to be the case. Everyone has bonded together in this shitty time and it's nice to see.
If anything, Phil is as grief-stricken as anyone. I can't imagine what it feels like to argue / fight with someone and then have them pass on...it must be terrible.
I've been jamming Pantera all day. This sucks. Dime, you will live on through the great music you created.
PS - raglor...thanks for the good words about GST. Always been one of my faves - I love that album!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:38:13 PM
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well said lars....sad day for us all. heres a piece of writing in tribute to dimebag
The music you transpired
The hope that you inspired
The loving bonds you created
No selfishness or hatred
You gave us the will to live
The gift of music to give
Forever you shall remain
In our ears, blood and brain
You meant more than life
Because you were our lives
But now we must mourn
As a great hero is gone
So in my tribute to you
These tears I cry are for you
And you will never be too far away
As your legacy will live on day…by day…by day
RIP Dimebag Darrell \m/
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:40:11 PM
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This absolute horse shit. My friend knocks on my car window while i was listening to some jams before i walk into school and he told me that dimebag got shot. And all my friends know that the reason why i got into metal and love the genre so much is cause of dimebag. But the thing that pisses me off is there is only a couple metalheads in my school and people know me for that and when they see me they fucking laugh at me cause i looked and felt like shit all day i just cannot stand some fucking people in this world and all i know is at my gig tomorrow night i am gonna"blow shit up" for dime. R.I.P Dime
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COMMENT | 4 points (like most everyone else, only based on what I have read)
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:41:34 PM
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1) It is a brutal time for the victim's families mourning the deaths & wish them the best of course...
2) Good thing a cop with some guts/courage responded quickly & blew the fukker apart before things got worse or that fukker could have sat on deathrow for decades.
3) metal shows could really be in trouble if venues, insurance companies, security etc rethink their policies based on this.
4) where is macabre praising the fukking scumbag that did this? After all, they constantly praise such filth..
Yeah, thats what I thought......
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COMMENT | Just think
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:49:29 PM
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If that cop hadn't had got to that guy when he did we would probably be mourning for vinnie paul too.......damn this is fucking horrible
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COMMENT | THANK YOU
posted by : gyruss138
12/9/2004 9:49:54 PM
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Thanks to Dime for the great music and wonderful memories that we will now cherish for the rest of our lives.
Thanks to Lars for his touching words, what he said today was very heartfelt and sincere, bringing teard to my eyes.
I did get a bit of a grin, thinking of Dime up there jamming with Cliff, I bet he is also up there getting Eric Carr to put on fox makeup and jam on KISS tunes and get him to share KISS stories.
Thanks to all the posters for not just mindless flaming, its great to see and very touching as well.
Dime - RIP and thanks
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COMMENT | THANK YOU
posted by : gyruss138
12/9/2004 9:50:08 PM
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Thanks to Dime for the great music and wonderful memories that we will now cherish for the rest of our lives.
Thanks to Lars for his touching words, what he said today was very heartfelt and sincere, bringing tears to my eyes.
I did get a bit of a grin, thinking of Dime up there jamming with Cliff, I bet he is also up there getting Eric Carr to put on fox makeup and jam on KISS tunes and get him to share KISS stories.
Thanks to all the posters for not just mindless flaming, its great to see and very touching as well.
Dime - RIP and thanks
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COMMENT | R.I.P
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:51:33 PM
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To belive that such an individual could take the life away from such a legend.
A mans true path the freedom cut short for a reason well.. too unjust to comprehend.
Lars said it all. DIMEBAG rest in peace my friend, may your jams be great and powerful, and your memory live long and prosper...
Peace, Love, and respect friend......
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COMMENT | good for you Lars, now it's Phil's turn
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:52:04 PM
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Thanks Lars, you said some good shit. I just want to know why the fuck Phil hasn't said anything. No matter how much they hated eachother, Phil must still love him. He spent the best years of his life with Dimebag. I give my deepest condolences to Vinnie and the entire Abbott family. I saw Pantera with Sabbath in '99 and they were killer. He will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts. RIP Dime, we love you
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COMMENT | Well said dude.
posted by :
12/9/2004 9:57:01 PM
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I had the good fortune to witness TWO of my all time favorite bands throw down in Mexico back in '99. Those two bands being MetallicA, and PanterA. The intensity was thick, the show ruled, and I feel real proud to like both bands Catalogs from start to new. I pride myself on not throwing out sell out terms about anyone, because I've always felt a bond being a metal head, and when I heard the terrible news this morning tears welled up. It feels as though someone in my metal family has passed, and I'll even throw props to durst. It's a loss for all us metal heads far and near. Lars has basically summed up a very classy dude, with a very classy farewell, and for as much as we say about Lars, he's all class. I'm proud to be a Metallica fan, proud to be a Pantera fan, and extremely proud to be a "Dime" fan. I know you're with us in spirit, so I don't mind saying "We love you bro!" I hope you're reading these posts Vinnie, as an older brother myself, I can't imagine a thing like that happening to my bro, and I know this is no consolation, but Dime is in a better place bashing with great "passed musicians"............Adrian
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COMMENT | still stunned by tis tragic event
posted by : the ladder
12/9/2004 10:56:06 PM
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thanks Lars for your comments.
I met DD a couple times over the 90s. I drum teched for Fates Warning back in '92 and we did a couple gigs w/ Pantera on the 1st lg of the Vulgar Dispaly tour. MAn that was a couple of crazy shows and crazier party after each gig. I remember the tour back in '02 w/ slayer and hanging back stage with Bostaph, King, Araya, and Darryl and Vinnie and just tearing up some crown. thank god I had a sober driver for the ride home. We shared some good drinking bouts among friends. He was a great guy, humble, funny as hell, and a good person to hang out with. He is missed around the world by metal fans who have had their hearts ripped out. What sucks is we'll never know exactly why this disturbed individual chose to take this action.
Dimebag, rock on wherever you are. Hook up w/ Cliff B. Randy RHodes, Gar Samuelson, and Bon Scott and rock out! RIP
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COMMENT | Pure shock.
posted by :
12/9/2004 11:03:31 PM
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R.I.P. Darrell. You have to admit, God's all star band just got a lot heavier.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/9/2004 11:47:42 PM
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especially the last paragraph of what he said....RIGHT ON!!!!!
i personally say on this one day we must forget our past bullshit and all that on any musician, and come together as one in mourning as a metal community. i can't stand Lars' bullshit most of the time, but i know whether sellout or not he means what he says at least today. especially today. God blesss hmi tonight, and God bless all the other victims who are getting less mention compared to Dime. they are all equal obviously, famous or not.
dark day in metal, as Lars compared to the other legends.
RIP!
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COMMENT | Right on, Lars.
posted by : stickyshooZ
12/10/2004 12:31:28 AM
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Very kind words. Probably one of the best statements I've read regarding Dimebag's death. Thanks again for your words.
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COMMENT | :(
posted by :
12/10/2004 12:54:14 AM
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Lars, your words touched me.
R.I.P Dimebag
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COMMENT | Unity
posted by :
12/10/2004 1:10:03 AM
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I met Dime a couple months back and he is everything that you have read...real and true. We've all been forced to try to put things in perspective today and seeing the outpouring of love and admiration for this man gives me a smile on an otherwise unbearable day. Dimebag, we love you man.
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COMMENT | Dimebag Tribute Site
posted by :
12/10/2004 1:22:20 AM
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Here's a site my good friend made. Take a look and sign the guestbook
http://dimebagfan.tripod.com
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COMMENT | To Lars
posted by :
12/10/2004 1:26:26 AM
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Maximum Respect. Thank you.
Rest in Peace, Dime
blessed be.
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COMMENT | Best thing I've heard Lars say in about 10 years.
posted by :
12/10/2004 1:55:20 AM
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R.I.P. Dimebag
Lengends NEVER die
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COMMENT | damn type o's
posted by :
12/10/2004 1:56:39 AM
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Correction:
Legends NEVER die
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COMMENT | WHAT A WORD LARS..
posted by :
12/10/2004 2:17:07 AM
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"Unbelievable word" for a lars ulrich....
Just enjoy your time in heaven now Dime...
Watch your music legacy rules the world to the end.....
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COMMENT | beautiful words lars
posted by :
12/10/2004 2:57:10 AM
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Dime - thank you for your music
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COMMENT | R.I.P Dime
posted by :
12/10/2004 4:59:01 AM
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awesome...heartbreakin words from lars
i thought dime'd be with us forever, he was always in the background growing up, he's a legend in our house.time didnt age him a bit, its just...i cant believe it. its...bullshit! how could this happen!?
i hope your havin a great time in heaven, hope we get a chance to meet.
thankyou for the music and all the good times you gave us
love and respect
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COMMENT | RIP DIME / IS IT WORTH BASHING PEOPLE ANYMORE, ESPECIALLY LARS
posted by : metdooder
12/10/2004 6:38:51 AM
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May you rest in peace Dime.Youre music has bought us so much happiness and a place to release our aggression.You will be sorley missed and my love and respect go uot to the whole abbot family.
Lars, great words man..right on the money.You are truly great too.
And people here that bash metallica and personallly attack lars or james or kirk and of course dave mustaine, think first!!Is it really worth personnaly attacking someone over basically nothing!!Think how phil anselmo msut feel now after is last comment on dimebag here on balbbermouth...do you all wanna feel like shit if something happened to one of those people you bash and abuse here on balbbermouth everyday..LIFES TOO FUCKING SHORT TO HATE!!!GETOVER IT...its sad that it should take a death of a great titan like dimebag to change yoiur views and stop being assholes!
RIP DIME
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COMMENT | RIP Dime
posted by :
12/10/2004 8:42:12 AM
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Awsum words Lars. I just saw Dime and damageplan in NJ on the 4th and now to hear of these events is shocking. We should all have a shot and blast pantera to the memory of Dimebag.
R.I.P.
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COMMENT | Was the hostage Vinnie???
posted by :
12/10/2004 10:39:23 AM
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FOX 5 News here in New York reported that the hostage that the gunman had taken was, in fact, Vinnie Paul. Has anyone else heard this?
Yet, I also heard that Vinnie was immeidately rushed off the stage to safety. These reports obviously are conflicting.
Curious if anyone heard anything???
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Dimebag \m/
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COMMENT | Remembrance
posted by :
12/13/2004 5:57:23 PM
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To all who are interested there is a guest book on legacy.com that is in remembrance of Darrell Abbott.
Here is the link: http://legacy.com/Legacy.asp
I was 17 years old when I 1st had the honor of hearing Pantera, at a high school party in Durham, Connecticut. Out of nowhere this mezmorizing, undeniably brutal riff began blasting through the home stereo system. It was "By Demons Be Driven", and I was absolutley stunned and stopped in my tracks by what I was hearing!! As a matter of fact, I almost dropped my beer on the floor, ha,ha,ha! As I listened to the song unfold and all the band members layering their parts, It was at that very moment that I realized that I wanted to weild the power and passion through my guitar that Dime was able to transduce through his! From that day forward I vowed to myself that I will one day be able to write riffs that carried people like the ones that Dime wrote. Riffs like the ones in: "A New Level," "Becoming," "This Love," "Domination," "Slaughtered", ect.. I had the priviledge of meeting Dime once, and it will always be one of the most remembered days of my life. Darrell has given me a gift that very few people get in this world.... He gave me a vision!!! He opened the door for me to see and hear past the normalcy of most music, and for that I am forever greatful! Thank you for being the baddest motherfucker to ever play the guitar!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe Johnson
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