'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott was tragically killed on Dec. 8, 2004.
Damageplan's head of security was also killed, along with a fan and employee of the venue. Columbus police were finally able to stop the shooter, ending in his death.
Per Rock Feed: "Dimebag’s influence continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans worldwide.
Today we honor the legacy of Dimebag Darrell, the legendary guitarist who helped shape the sound of modern metal with Pantera and Damageplan.Dimebag’s influence continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans worldwide. pic.twitter.com/saezByWeBg
— Rock Feed ? (@RockFeedNet) December 8, 2025The outlet honors Abbott's way of "forging a style that combined brutally precise, punk-honed grooves with splatter-paint melodic runs."
Abbott was a founding member of the group, alongside his late brother, Vinnie Paul. At the time, both boys were teenagers. Pantera honed its sound through glam metal and power metal, earning four Grammy nominations during their original run.
Following his untimely death at the age of 38, Abbott has been honored throughout the years by various musicians and fans. He was inducted into the Hollywood RockWalk in 2007, and an annual concert was erected in his honor in 2010 known as Dimebash.
Another tribute calls Abbott "a guitar legend whose impact on music remains unforgettable."
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