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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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Ex-ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist JERRY CANTRELL: DIMEBAG 'Always Had A Joke And A Smile'

Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell told the Dallas Morning News that DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell was a one-of-a-kind character — a hard-partying Yosemite Sam who had a tender, more nurturing side. "He was a deep soul," Cantrell said. "He was always there with a smile...

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METAL CHURCH: 'We Are Immensely Saddened By This Great Loss'

METAL CHURCH tour manager Rob Monks has posted the following message regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "The news of Dimebag's death reached the ears of the METAL CHURCH camp about five minutes before we were due to hit stage in Tuscon, AZ. At that time it was ju...

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Despite Shooting, DEAN GUITARS To Proceed With 'DIMEBAG' Model

Carl Cronan of the Tampa Bay Business Journal is reporting that Dean Guitars plans to proceed with production of a special "signature edition" electric guitar named and designed for "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, the heavy-metal musician who was shot to death inside a Columbus, Ohio nightclub late Wednes...

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Was PANTERA's Breakup A Factor In DIMEBAG DARRELL's Murder?

The Dallas Morning News is reporting that the Columbus police are trying to determine whether Nathan Gale, a 25-year-old semipro football player accused of killing DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, was incensed because of last year's breakup of Mr. Abbott's previous band, PANTERA, one o...

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SUPERJOINT RITUAL Bassist: PHILIP ANSELMO Is In A 'State Of Shock'

SUPERJOINT RITUAL bassist Hank Williams III has posted the following message regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "It just ain't fuckin right... Alcohol should have killed Dime, not a fuckin piece of shit worthless fuck with a gun trying to recreate the John Lennon...

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UPDATED: Tributes From Metal Musicians Pour In For DIMEBAG DARRELL

A number of heavy metal musicians have paid tribute to Dimebag Darrell (DAMAGEPLAN, ex-PANTERA) who was tragically murdered last night. ------------------------------------------------- Ozzy Osbourne: "Dimebag was a dear friend of mine. I'm absolutely beside myself with grief. I can't for the life o...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL Murder: Transcript Of Police Press Conference Posted Online

A transcript of the press conference with Columbus, Ohio Sgt. Brent Mull discussing the shooting at the DAMAGEPLAN concert resulting in the death of guitarist Dimebag Darrell has been posted at CNN.com. Mull identified the shooter as 25-year-old Nathan Gale, as well as two other victims in the killi...

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Police Identify Alleged Gunman In DIMEBAG DARRELL's Murder

Police released the name of the gunman who allegedly went on a shooting rampage at a Columbus nightclub Wednesday night, killing four people — including DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrel — before a police officer shot him dead. Nathan Gale, 25, of Marysville, reportedly jumped onto a concert stage...

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Report: Gunman Sought Out DIMEBAG, Shot Him Five Or Six Times At Close Range

Cincinnati's WCPO-TV has issued the following update on the shooting that occurred at the DAMAGEPLAN concert in Columbus, Ohio: A man opened fire in a crowded nightclub during a rock concert Wednesday night, killing at least four people and wounding at least two others before he was shot to death by...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'Red, White & Crüe' Track Listing Revealed, More Tour Dates Announced

The raucous rulers of the sex-and-drugs-fueled nightlife on L.A.'s Sunset Strip have returned to their old stomping grounds. All four original members of MÖTLEY CRÜE, the glam-metal gods who've sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and who paved the way for other seminal rock acts, have reunite...

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MASTERPLAN: 'Back For My Life' Sample Posted Online

A one-minute, 12-second sample of the new MASTERPLAN track "Back For My Life" has been posted online at AFM-Records.de. "Back For My Life" is the title track of the group's four-song EP (view cover here),due on November 29 via Germany's AFM Records. The songs included on the EP are as ...

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TWISTED TOWER DIRE Hard At Work On New Album

Virginia's "classic metal" act TWISTED TOWER DIRE are currently at Killabrew Studios in Annandale, VA with producer Matt Crooks (DIVISION) recording their fourth album, "Netherworlds", for Germany's Remedy Records. The track listing for the CD includes: 01. Starshine 02. Netherworlds 03. Fortress 04...

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FOZZY/STUCK MOJO Guitarist RICH WARD Records With Rapper BONZ For First Time In Five Years

FOZZY/STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward has posted the following message on his official web site: "About five months ago, DUKE [Rich's solo project] manager Mark Willis told me about a young female R&B singer from Atlanta that had the goods. A great voice, great look and the right personality for...

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MEGADETH Mainman Announces Touring Staff Change

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message at the group's official web site: "I wanted to take this time to inform you of a change with our touring staff out here on the 'Killing Road', to give thanks, and to avoid any further misunderstandings. "Our former tour manager, Claude...