Dimebag Darrell
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When Dimebag Darrell answered Guitar World readers’ questions, he didn’t hold back – and revealed some ingenious playing secrets
By Dimebag Darrell published
The Pantera icon loved digging into his Riffer Madness “Feedback Sack” and answering readers’ questions. Here he offers gear tips and shares soloing wisdom – including how to nail his Walk ‘fake echo’ trick

Dimebag Darrell wrote 42 lesson columns for Guitar World. Here’s the best advice he shared
By Dimebag Darrell published
We’ve collected the best of Dimebag’s “Riffer Madness” columns for the ultimate masterclass in the late Pantera guitarist’s trailblazing style

The jury's out on new Pantera material, but Dimebag Darrell-channeling shredder Kayla Kent is making the next-best thing – all she needs is a singer
By Phil Weller published
The YouTuber has earned a considerable following for her Dimebag-infused covers, now she wants to find an “aggressive” vocalist to ice her original music

How Dimebag Darrell's Floods outro was re-recorded at (literally) the last minute
By Nick Bowcott published
When Dimebag first tracked the outro to the Pantera classic, it was out of tune. It was only when it was due to be handed over to the label that he realized he’d forgotten to re-record it

Pantera’s road crew share their memories of Dimebag Darrell – and why he was a guitar hero from the very beginning
By Nick Bowcott published
These notorious characters from Pantera’s home videos reflect on the legacy of the Texas power groove pioneers’ genius guitarist

An all-star panel of Dimebag Darrell's friends and fans pick their favorite Dime solo
By Nick Bowcott published
An all-star panel names the leads that cemented Dimebag’s name in the guitar history books
![[L-R] Rita Haney wears round sunglasses and drinks a pre-mixed cocktail; Dimebag Darrell shreds on his blue lightning bolt Dean ML electric guitar at a 1991 Pantera show.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8G6Ke3CMs8F3fsfVe23SnV-320-80.jpg)
How Rita Haney, Dimebag Darrell's soulmate and partner in crime, keeps the late guitarist's memory alive
By Nick Bowcott published
The driving force behind Blacktooth Beverages and Dimebag's new signature Warhead amp is keeping the flame alive for one of metal guitar's greatest heroes

Star players from Kerry King to Chad Kroeger on what made Dimebag Darrell a true original
By Nick Bowcott published
An all-star panel of six-string superstars – including Zakk Wylde, Kerry King, Marty Friedman, Glenn Tipton, Alex Skolnick, Nita Strauss, Scott Ian, Bill Kelliher and Chris Broderick – explain why Dimebag is still so relevant 20 years after his tragic death
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