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Dimebag Darrell wrote the book on the art of shredding – but his rhythm style took metal riffing to a new level
It's time to toss some melodic motifs into the meat grinder for a high-gain rhythm assault in the style of the late Pantera firebrand and Guitar World Columnist, Dimebag Darrell
“Dime had wanted to do a solo project for years”: Inside the making of Dimebag Darrell’s final album
When the Abbott brothers’ main band collapsed, Dimebag’s solo record took on new meaning and became Damageplan’s New Found Power. Longtime associate and co-producer Sterling Winfield argues that triumph came out of the tragedies – even though it took fans years to realize it
“I hate punching in. If you don’t have your bassline down, you shouldn’t be doing what you’re doing”: Rex Brown reveals the tricks behind his super-heavy bass technique
Pantera bassist Rex Brown on his precision-engineered picking technique, and why he’s not into “bouncing around with Pro Tools”
“Thundering his way into the Epiphone core lineup”: Rex Brown’s newest signature Thunderbird bass is here – and it’s the Pantera legend’s first-ever Epiphone model
Cosmetically near-identical to his flagship Gibson, the new model looks to bring the same flair to a more accessible price point, thanks to some choice functional tweaks
Dimebag Darrell was a shredder like no other – learn the solo licks that made him a metal legend
Take your metal playing to a new level with this lesson on the uncompromising style of the late, great Pantera icon
She started out posting scary-accurate Pantera covers that saw her hailed as the guitar reincarnation of Dimebag Darrell – then Kayla Kent found herself in the running to be the band’s new guitarist
The YouTuber was invited backstage at a recent Pantera show by Dimebag’s guitar tech Grady Champion, where she received the news from Phil Anselmo – not to mention an in-depth tour of Champion’s intense effects duties
Dimebag Darrell’s legendary Warhead amp is returning this year – could his guitars be next?
Due to arrive at some point in 2023, the upcoming Warhead is seemingly just one piece of iconic Dimebag gear set to be revived in the near future
Zakk Wylde: “It’s not just about Dime’s chops – it’s about what he created. That’s his legacy – and it’s way, way bigger than just being a great lead player”
Just how to do you replicate the hyper-aggression of Dimebag's guitar? Well, as Zakk Wylde explains, you need a noise gate, you need to let things rip, and you might need some magic, too
