Dimebag Darrell was a shredder like no other – learn the solo licks that made him a metal legend By Charlie Griffiths published 9 October 23 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 By Matt Owen published 29 August 23 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? By Matt Owen published 26 July 23 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” By Nick Bowcott published 4 July 23 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 was in the running to be Pantera guitarist on the ongoing tribute tour By Matt Owen published 3 July 23 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
A complete rundown of the guitar gear Zakk Wylde has been using with Pantera By Nick Bowcott published 2 July 23 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
“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 27 June 23 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”
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 20 June 23 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”
Watch Nita Strauss rip Pantera's Cowboys From Hell as she kicks off her Summer Storm tour By Jackson Maxwell published 15 June 23 It's not the first time the Ibanez-wielding virtuoso has tackled a tune by the Texas groove-metal legends, either...
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 13 June 23 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’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 8 June 23 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
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 24 May 23 Can anyone channel the spirit of Dimebag better than Kent? We don’t think so – and after watching this, you might agree
Zakk Wylde reveals why he and Dimebag Darrell never jammed together By Matt Owen published 22 May 23 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 used a Guitar World buyer’s guide to help him assemble his Pantera rig By Matt Owen published 16 May 23 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
James Hetfield recalls Dimebag Darrell introducing him to solid-state amps: “He had this freaking amazing crunch going on” By Matt Parker published 3 May 23 The Metallica frontman was asked about his time with the Pantera legend and credited Darrell for making him question his tube tone
Metal musicians were asked to pick the heaviest riff of all time. This Metallica riff was the (not so clear) winner By Matt Parker published 27 March 23 Revolver asked pro metal players to decide on the most crushing guitar line of all time. Here’s what they came up with...
Zakk Wylde is selling stage-played guitars from the forthcoming Pantera tour at VIP meet and greets By Jonathan Horsley published 9 February 23 The Wylde man of guitar is selling VIP packages where you can hang out, grab a photo, an autograph, and get your mitts on a super-aggressive Wylde Audio guitar, too
Zakk Wylde, Scott Ian and Gary Holt on the furious riffs, high-octane gear and lifer philosophies that shaped their careers – and why everyone cheats with downpicking By Amit Sharma published 2 February 23 Midway through their Anthrax and Black Label Society co-headlining tour with special guests Exodus, the metal legends share how they developed their distinctive tones and techniques, and why Tony Iommi is the “Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Lennon, McCartney and Burt Bacharach of riffs”
Pantera’s upcoming concert in Vienna has been canceled By Matt Owen published 26 January 23 It's the third cancellation for the recently reformed metal outfit, who were dropped from the Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festival lineups earlier this week
Foo Fighters replace Pantera at Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals By Matt Owen published 25 January 23 The band confirmed they will be headlining the German festivals, after Pantera were dropped from the bill earlier this week
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