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Warhead Amps Dimebag Darrell lunchbox amp

“A celebration of Dimebag’s timeless influence”: Dimebag Darrell’s Warhead amp has been revived as a compact lunchbox head – and it was tested during Pantera rehearsals

By Matt Owen published

The affordable 40-watt amp head looks to faithfully deliver “pure, unfiltered Dimebag tone” with pre-set EQ circuits and identical settings – and was put through its paces with Pantera by Zakk Wylde

Dimebag Darrell and Blacktooth Beverages whiskeys

“Discover the taste that embodies his raw energy and unparalleled creativity”: A new whiskey company has been launched in Dimebag Darrell’s name – but the wait for his guitars and amps continues

By Phil Weller published

Founded by the Pantera legend’s widow, Rita Haney, Blacktooth Beverages should help the wait for new Dimebag guitars and amps go down smoother

The red goateed Dimebag Darrell shreds on his Tobacco Sunburst Dean ML

Dimebag Darrell wrote the book on the art of shredding – but his rhythm style took metal riffing to a new level

By Jamie Hunt published

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

Damageplan and Sterling Winfield

“Dime had wanted to do a solo project for years… There was so much second-guessing and worrying about sounding like Pantera”: Inside the making of Dimebag Darrell’s final album

By Alison Richter published

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

Rex Brown from the band Pantera performs on stage during day 3 of Tons Of Rock 2023 at on June 23, 2023 in Oslo,

“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

By Joel McIver published

Pantera bassist Rex Brown on his precision-engineered picking technique, and why he’s not into “bouncing around with Pro Tools”

Epiphone Rex Brown Thunderbird signature bass

“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

By Matt Owen published

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

Dimebag Darrell was a shredder like no other – learn the solo licks that made him a metal legend

By Charlie Griffiths published

Take your metal playing to a new level with this lesson on the uncompromising style of the late, great Pantera icon

Kayla Kent

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

By Matt Owen published

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

An image of Dimebag Darrell teasing the return of Warhead Amps

Dimebag Darrell’s legendary Warhead amp is returning this year – could his guitars be next?

By Matt Owen published

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

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”

By Nick Bowcott published

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

Ola Englund

Ola Englund was in the running to be Pantera guitarist on the ongoing tribute tour

By Matt Owen published

Though the gig ultimately went to Zakk Wylde, the Swedish metaller and Solar Guitars founder was being considered for the spot – and he was told as much by Phil Anselmo

Zakk Wylde guitarist of US heavy metal band Pantera performs on stage during the 'Knotfest Colombia 2022' at Complejo El Campin on December 09, 2022 in Bogota, Colombia.

A complete rundown of the guitar gear Zakk Wylde has been using with Pantera

By Nick Bowcott published

Stephen Murillo, Zakk Wylde’s guitar tech for the past decade, pulls back the curtain to reveal the guitars, amps and pedals Wylde uses to pay tribute to Dimebag Darrell onstage

Grady Champion

“You can see Zakk’s deep love and respect for Dimebag – that’s the reason I’m there, too”: Dime’s tech Grady Champion talks getting back on the road with Pantera

By Nick Bowcott published

Dimebag Darrell’s guitar tech and friend on how he put together Zakk Wylde’s rig for the most high-profile metal tour of 2023 – and why “people have to understand it’s a tribute, it’s a celebration”

Ola Englund

When Zakk Wylde needed a hand with Dimebag Darrell’s guitar parts, where did he turn? To Ola Englund’s YouTube channel, of course

By Nick Bowcott published

The YouTuber and Solar Guitars head honcho reveals what he thinks of the Pantera reunion: “You can be a gatekeeper, but we also need to keep the legacy of Pantera alive”

Nita Strauss (left) and Kasey Karlsen perform onstage at EXIT/IN in Nashville, Tennessee on June 13, 2023

Watch Nita Strauss rip Pantera's Cowboys From Hell as she kicks off her Summer Storm tour

By Jackson Maxwell published

It's not the first time the Ibanez-wielding virtuoso has tackled a tune by the Texas groove-metal legends, either...

Zakk Wylde

Zakk Wylde: “The sound of Pantera comes from Dimebag’s love for Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. The playing is rooted in precision”

By Jon Wiederhorn published

Is it a reunion or a tribute? If you ask Zakk, it’s simply a celebration of the music, spirit and legacy of his fallen brother. In this exclusive interview, he shares his fondest memories of Dimebag Darrell and reveals the challenges of mastering his iconic guitar parts

Zakk Wylde performing live with a Wylde Audio Warhammer with Dimebag Darrell tribute lightning design

Zakk Wylde’s latest Pantera guitar is a tribute to Dimebag Darrell’s Dean From Hell – is a new guitar line in the works?

By Michael Astley-Brown published

The lightning bolt-finished Wylde Audio Warhammer pays homage to Dime’s iconic Dean ML design – and could point towards a new range of guitars inspired by the late guitar hero

Kayla Kent playing a Kramer JK8000

What if Dimebag Darrell played the solo in Megadeth’s Symphony of Destruction? Kayla Kent makes it a reality – and the results are scary accurate

By Matt Owen published

Can anyone channel the spirit of Dimebag better than Kent? We don’t think so – and after watching this, you might agree

Zakk Wylde and Dimebag Darrell

Zakk Wylde reveals why he and Dimebag Darrell never jammed together

By Matt Owen published

It turns out the two heavy metal titans prioritized other activities in the spare time they shared – ones that involved lots of alcohol and “tons of silliness and stupidity”

Zakk Wylde

Zakk Wylde used a Guitar World buyer’s guide to help him assemble his Pantera rig

By Matt Owen published

The Black Label Society titan stumbled on Guitar World's advice while searching for the one pedal he needed to harness Dimebag Darrell's sound – and said “he wouldn't be able to get through the Pantera show” without it