Dimebag Darrell (1966-2004)

Originating in Arlington, Texas, in 1981, Pantera was initially a glam metal band. 6 years later and influenced by bands like Slayer and Metallica, their music shifted to a much heavier sound. By now their members consisted of vocalist Phil Anselmo, guitarist Dimebag Darrell, his brother and drummer Vinnie Paul, and bassist Rex Brown. On July 24th, 1990, their fifth album Cowboys From Hell was released--and took the band to a new level. Cowboys From Hell marked the beginning of Pantera's commercial success, popularizing them and landing them next to bands like Judas Priest, Metallica and AC/DC while touring. Three more albums were released before the break-up of Pantera in 2003, due to conflict with Anselmo.

Rebel Meets Rebel, consisting of vocalist David Allan Coe, guitarist Dimebag Darrell, drummer Vinnie Paul, and bassist Rex Brown, combined country and heavy metal for a new sound. They released one self-titled album.

Vocalist Pat Lachman, guitarist Dimebag Darrell, drummer Vinnie Paul, and bassist Bob Zilla formed the heavy metal band Damageplan after the break-up of Pantera. Their debut album, released in February 2004, is their only. The remaining members disbanded after Dimebag's death.

December 8, 2004. Dimebag was performing onstage with Damageplan in Ohio when insane fan Nathan Gale shot him four times. He died immediately, at 38 years of age. Gale killed three others and wounded two before being dispatched by a police officer.

Dimebag Darrell Abbot, heavy metal guitarist, was buried in Arlington, Texas.

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