Darrell Lance Abbott – better known as Dimebag Darrell – was Pantera’s trailblazing guitarist, and redefined metal in the ’90s with monster-truck-sized riffs and leads that helped shape the groove metal genre.
Armed with his signature Dean ML guitars – particularly the lightning bolt-painted model dubbed “Dean From Hell” – Dimebag forged a razor-sharp tone that’s equal parts aggression and clarity.
Squealing harmonics, wide vibrato, and lightning-fast alternate picking became his trademarks, as showcased on classic albums Cowboys from Hell, Vulgar Display of Power, and Far Beyond Driven.
Celebrated as one of metal’s greatest of all time, Dimebag’s playing continues to influence metal and hard rock guitarists decades after his untimely passing.
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Dimebag Darrell on the priceless playing advice he got from his father
The late Pantera guitar legend once reflected on his dad's key role in his guitar journey, and the importance of consistency
Dimebag Darrell’s Dean From Hell guitar makes a surprise comeback with Pantera
The iconic Dean ML was presented to Phil Anselmo by surprise during a recent concert
Kayla Kent nails Eddie Van Halen’s Ice Cream Man solo in the style of Dimebag Darrell
The Dime-loving shred star is at it again, blurring the lines between the tone and playing styles of two greats in one blinding performance
Zakk Wylde says there have been talks about recording new Pantera material based on unreleased Dimebag Darrell demos
Wylde has teased the possibility of using old Dimebag riffs, which currently live on an old tape recorder, for future Pantera releases
We finally have our first official look at the first Dime Guitarz model
The Dime Guitarz project has been teased for years, but the arrival of the new firm’s debut model seems imminent
When Dimebag Darrell answered Guitar World readers’ questions, he didn’t hold back – and revealed some ingenious playing secrets
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
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
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
