Pantera - Cemetery Gates (REACTION / MEMORIAM) 

"Pantera punches you in the face..." They even made a photo of that moment and put it on the cover of Vulgar Display of Power.

"high pitch and crunchy" lol. Dimebag was one of the only metal guitarists using solid state amps and he used a ton of gain. the string noise you have to deal with using his tone is insane. to play such technically demanding songs cleanly with Dimebag's setup and tone is an almost impossible challenge. One of the greatest metal guitarists of all time.

A policeman did shoot Dimebag's killer. Sadly, after the damage was done. My friend from childhood was security and he ran at the stage. All 6'7 of him tackled the shooter and paid with his life as well. We grew up to Pantera's music being from the same town and just a few years younger. They will all be missed. Vinnie and Daryl and all those who die b4 their time.

That last note is like a scream that shatters you soul. RIP Vinnie

This song is so full of suffering, pain, anger, redemption... The way Phil sings and the band follow him is unbelievably perfect. This song is awesome!

She’s now ready to take on “This Love” and “5 Minutes Alone”

I can't even begin to imagine how Jerry Abbott, Vinnies and Darrells father, must feel like these days. To parent two brothers, love them and nurse them and then see them become two of the greatest musicians of our time, then live to see both of them die. If you are reading this Jerry, know that your sons did not die in vain. They've left a permanent mark on this world and millions of people became richer in life because of them.

this guy tells the story and background of the breakup of and deaths. straight to the point accurate.

Pantera is definitely top 5 metal bands of all time - RIP Dime and Vin... :( A lot of people don't realize how amazing of a write Phil is as a lyricist... He's amazing.

The battle at the end between Phil and Dime is soo awesome. I can't even put it into words hpw awesome it is.

In This River by Zakk Wylde. He always dedicates it to Dime & he is also, in my opinion, a guitar legend!

Phil voice sounds like guitar and dim guitar sound like voice at the end of the song pure magic

Every damn time I hear the GATES! And Dimebags guitar it gives me freaking chills every damn time. Holy cow I miss that mans playing.....

You've got to hear the solo and outro to Floods by Pantera.

Had my own share of tears watching this video. It is hard to find a woman who understand metal like we men do. To feel the power and also reach the inner beauty hidden within the noise and the distortion armor. Great reaction!

Dimebag talked through his guitar. The Abbott Brothers will be missed in the metal world, but are now rejoined in heaven. Rocking out with the greats

That guitar solo is pure gold!

I never listened to Pantera when they came out, nothing of theirs really grabbed me. However in 1995 my brother-in-law gave me a ticket to their concert to a be a DD for him and my sister. I remember we had horrible seats and as the night went on we slowly upgraded ourselves. When Pantera finally got on stage we were six rows back. The amphitheater had these cheap plastic theater seats and instead of clapping after songs we would beat on the empty seats in front of us. It sounded like low rolling thunder. Phillip said, "Fuck that was awesome. I've never heard that before. Do it again." So we did except this time it spread to the entire audience but no one was going harder than me and my brother in law. We broke 7 seats off the bolts in the concrete floor. Looked around and quickly upgraded ourselves again. That concert is my fondest memory of my Brother in law. He was murdered a few years after that. Still in his 20's. So thank you for this, for reminding me of him and now it feels like a tribute to him as well.

Dime makes his guitar weep like ive never heard on this track.

A lot of people forget that not only did Dime do things that melted people's faces, but Vinnie cut a path for metal drummers everywhere. If you didn't feel Vincent Paul Abbott when you played a Pantera record, you were doing it wrong. That dude could stinking lay a groove down. What a pair. What a tragedy. Great tribute; great reaction vid guys.

What must be added to the Dimebag story is just what a down to earth guy he was.YES Pantera became the band in Heavy metal and Dime remained the same guy he always was. He never had a problem talking with fans maintained friendships he had before his success and was just the coolest muthafucker his murder was a tragedy

I saw Dimebag in concert with Damageplan exactly one week before he was killed. As I was just coming into metal at the time, and wasn't too familiar with any of the major players yet, I had no idea who this genius was that making his guitar scream like that. All of my friends I went to the concert with were wincing with their hands over their ears. As for myself, I was standing there in sheer awe. It was a privilege that I was able to have such an opportunity.

I love how the guy is smiling and laughing at Dimebag's guitar playing, celebrating his musical brilliance. Dimebag would be smiling up from the heavens if he saw this.

My only real friend passed away from a ruptured aorta last September 17th... it happened when he was asleep... he was only 51, too. Healthy guy, worked out, was ex-Army, played high school sports, ate relatively healthy food. Sometimes it doesn't matter if you are in shape or an ex junkie. When your time comes, it's there. RIP Chris Roseman, RIP Dimebag and RIP Vinnie.

Beautiful tribute guys, really. I remember the day Dime was shot. I was just getting into metal via a good friend of mine at school who played the guitar religiously. When it came to lunch time that day, I sat down and told him what I'd heard on the news and his face just went blank, like "...what?". Years and years later I've watched interviews and live recorded concerts and the man wasn't just a great guitarist, he was a great human being. There's one story told in a documentary about Pantera, talking about after one of their shows a kid came up to him and said he wanted to learn to play guitar, but he had to wait until Christmas so his parents could get him a guitar. Dime had the kid take him to his parents and he gave them money to get him a guitar and told them "Don't wait, get him playing right now."

Pantera’s song I’m Broken, was written by Phil in response to his back pain. Like you I have chronic back pain, and I’m Broken is my favorite song by Pantera. The shooter had taken one of Pantera’s crew hostage by putting a gun to the crewman’s head, after being shot three times. An officer arrived with a shotgun and noticed the gunman cocking the hammer and the officer shot him. The crewman was saved. VH1 did an episode of Behind the Music with video of the shooting of Dime and four others. As a fan it’s hard to watch.

Every time i hear pantera/Dime solo moment i cry...not afraid to admit it

A true metal fan, you can tell he knows when a killer part is about to start and he gets a look on his face like "you're about to have your mind blown and don't even know it."

You can't be indifferent to Dimbeg or Cliff Burton or Randy Rhoads you have to be soulless,can't belive they're all gone now.

I love Pantera! Vinnie and Dimebag are jamming together!

She was literaly speechless it's amazing Don't hold that cry back let it out

dime made a guitar cry like no other. loved the reaction, thanks!

8:58 There was a lone officer in the area when the call went out for the cops to show up. The lone officer ran in with his shotgun drawn, was guided towards the stage and engaged the shooter. He shot and killed the shooter on sight with one shot to the head.

Watching you almost cry to dimebag's guitar playing made me cry thank you for that. great reaction guys just great rip dimebag

It doesn't matter how many times I've heard it over the years, the guitar work on this track still gives me goose bumps, and ever since Dime was taken from us it's hard not to tear up hearing it as well. RIP Darrell brothers, I hope somewhere they are reunited and jamming some more ideas.

This is one of those legendary songs beyond just being iconic. Master of Puppets, Holy Wars... The Punishment Due, November Rain, Comfortably Numb, Stairway to Heaven... Some unheard of at the time and others with immortal solos that had every guitarist going back to practice to learn them. Masterpieces. Rest In peace Vinnie. Now you're rocking out with your brother again.

When Phil and Dime talk to each other at the end of this, I have always thought this was a tip of their hat to Led Zeppelin, the song You shook Me, when Jimmy and Robert talk to each other same way. Its definitely awesome to hear

I looooove sistahs reaction on this one. This song is a bonafide masterpiece.

I loved both Abbot brothers sooooo much. Texas STRONG!!

Dimes and those squeels... man I miss him!!! RIP legendary brothers

Dime had that distinct sound on the guitar. Panters as a whole had a distinct sound like no other at the time (just my opinion)

Dime was by far the GOAT. There are a lot of great guitarists today no doubt . That being said they’re like a bullet train 🚄 nice and clean that can go 300 miles/hr. Dime was like a crusty old train 🚂 from 1890 with rocket boosters that could go 500 miles/hr around curves on its side wheels.

Dimebag invented that technique. It’s a pinch harmonic that is then grabbed with the whammy bar and creates an unmistakable squeal.

Also as a Pantera Fan, everyone says Cemetery Gates, to me Hollow is a more appropriate song for Dime and Vinnie, cause they where taken before their time, as a fan, I shake my fist, at the sky above, mad, at God. But that's me. Hollow is sadly one of those songs that only true fans remember and wasn't so mainstream and it was the villa Rosa nightclub in Columbus Ohio, he snuck through the crowd and security. Then shot him execution style to the head in front of his brother. First song 10:45 P.M. Dec. 8th 2004 till this day every Dec 8th I drink Crown Royal in remembrance and R.I.P Mayhem security guard. And the 4 fans that lost their lives that night. F.U. to the guy that done this. I know his name, I won't say his name, he took my idol away

I always tear up a little during Dime's "Floods" solo! It's not his most technical by any means, but it just has so much feel to it!

Ive said this on other reaction channles and ill say it here too... ita so great to see people appreciating music and keeping the greats alive and expanding minds. Music is a universal language.

I want you guys to know that I knew Darryl and Vince and they were the most kind and loving dudes on this Earth. They would have given you the shirts off of their backs if you had needed it. They always had a smile and beer for you. They threw the best parties and were just beautiful people. Thank you so much for doing this for Vince. RIP brother... I know you and Dime are showing Heaven how to ROCK Pantera style!

"I haven't heard a guitar speak" Girl you need to hear some Dave Gilmour. Can't say I'm the biggest Pink Floyd fan in the world but no one conveys more emotion in his guitar work.

Mannnnnnn PanterA makes me both full of energy and so sad. It's a weird feeling. I'll start tearing up at the ending but at the same time headbanging haha

I had the privilege to see Pantera perform live over a dozen times they were and still are my favorite band I was devastated the day Darryl was killed on stage and I am still devastated that Vinny is also gone may the Abbott Brothers Rest In Peace

Man this was an amazing reaction video all around. There's never a dry eye in the room when dimebag matches phils vocals on the guitar at the end of this song. I've heard this for so many years and it still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up! There really are no words to describe how this sounds, it just needs to be listened to.

Dime could make his guitar “talk” really amazing he was. Rip to dime and Vinnie

Dimebag had a fantastic tone. Like no one else. He was amazingly creative and a humble person who could jam and drink with his fans and not let fame take its toll. The best ones always get taken too soon by the reaper man :/

Listen Hollow is Amazing. Pantera Rules Dimebag and Vinnie R.I.P

I still listen to Pantera almost on a daily basis. Seen them every time they played in Dallas area in the 90's. Greatest part of my life. Hollow or This Love. All pantera is a great tune. R.I.P Abbott brothers.

Aint nothing wrong if a song/band brings you to tears. Just means you felt the emotion intended

great reaction as always. Sistah's face got a little melted by that solo, def feeling the heat :-)

Loved how you gave her the back story. :)

A brutal yet beautiful masterpiece. Love this song! Great reaction as usual!

Your reaction was so heartwarming, I would have outwardly cried if I wasn't at work so I just teared up... It is a great tribute to the brothers who were both taken before their time. They are in heaven playing together again now.

NOBODY sounded like these guys back then. Definitive trademark exclusive Pantera!!

Pantera: The musical equivalent of a mugging, but one that leaves you smiling ear to ear. RIP Vinnie and Dime.

Man, I love that song. I was in tears last week when I heard about Vinnie. Granted, I was out drinking for my birthday and had misinterpreted the news and thought he’d killed himself, but I was still totally bummed about it. RIP

Wayne Static (Static-X) was only 48 and it was a drug overdose! His wife died a few years later from a drug overdose because she didn't want to live without him. It was a great loss. They had many great songs.

What a beautiful react! Emotional and satisfying with the taking of the meaning from a horrible fact to a song launched years earlier, who could imagine Dime would cross the cemetery’s gates like that, but now they’re together, reunited in the afterlife, forever and never forgotten.

Thank you for sharing the might of Dimebag Darrell & Vinnie Paul.

I was personal friends with Dimebag and Vinnie for many years. I also founded a charity organization called "Ride For Dime" in 2005 which was an annual motorcycle ride and concert in remembrance of Dimebag. Each year the ride would pass in front of the cemetery gates where Dimebag is buried and we would toss flowers. I would hear Cemetery Gates in my head as we passed by. Unfortunately we lost Vinnie a few months ago. The brothers are once again side by side. The event ran it's course and the last ride was in 2015. I was honored to be the lead motorcycle in 11 rides. Do a RU-vid search for "Ride For Dime" to see videos from the ride as well as the concerts we held each year. Love your reaction videos.

There is an interview with Dime's killer's mother, talking about her son and his illness and what he did. I had to watch it in Psychology in college. His mother said that he would rant about how Pantera stole their songs from him. However, he liked the way he played 'his' songs; so he let them sing them. However, when Phil left and Vinnie and Dime formed Damage Plan, the guy got pissed off that they were no longer singing 'his' songs. That's when his mother said that he went to the show and did what he did. But, as I said; was what the documentary we had to watch said.

Good brothers, Amazing music, it's sad how they went, but now we gotta look at this with new eyes, things change, we can't do anything about it but learn from it.... not just from it but from them too, especially Dime, from all the things i read about the guy he had a heart of gold, had a lot of energy, a large amount of passion, played guitar like some kind of monster, drank a bit and would set off fireworks in his own house... all in all, he sounds like someone that i would be down to just chill with. Also gotta say your reaction to this song was amazing, I've shown this specific song to a few friends and they never really have anything bad to say about it.. you honestly can't find a lot of people who can play guitar like THAT, i mean i try myself, but some of those tabs are insane, the guy plays a riff and I'm usually sitting there watching it and going "how did he do that, when all i saw was him twitch a finger...?" sometimes the words musician and magician seem like they where meant to sound the same... O.o wow i wrote a lot...

Dime's guitar tone and style were revolutionary, and Pantera were their own metal subgenre. RIP to both legends.

Dime was killed at a small show in a club in Columbus Ohio. Also, Phil was an ass before his back was messed up, he had a lot of issues with drugs pretty much his whole life. He may be sober now, I don't know. Just the whole story of Pantera is heartbreaking, at least we still have the music. Gotta say, I loved it when Sistah said "it's everything"... You hit the nail right on the head.

I met Dime & Vinnie in the streets of Monterrey, Mexico by coincidence on July 18, 1997. I was a HUGE fan already, but I was there to take my then GF, now wife to a Mexican Artist Juan Gabriel show that night at La Fundidora in Monterrey not knowing Pantera would play there the very next night. Before my GF picked me up at my hotel, I decided to have some lunch & walked to a nearby kinda outdoor restaurant. As I was eating, I noticed a guy with with a bandana, with a beard & with an acoustic guitar over his shoulder & in my mind, I just thought, that guy resembles Vinnie Paul, so out of the blue & not even having a clue, I yelled, "Vinnie Paul fucking rules" & he turns around & looks inside because windows where open, no AC, & says "Hellyeah!!". At that moment I realized it was really him & Dimebag & others walking to their hotel, I had NO idea they were staying across the street from my hotel. So I was shocked to see it was really them, holy frijoles, I jumped out of my seat, paid quicky & left to follow them to their hotel. Dime & Vinnie spoke to me for about 10 minutes, they were 2 fucking down to earth guys, never did he(Dime) ignored me in our conversation. I told them i'd seen them a month & half earlier & how good they kicked my ass in San Antonio, Texas at Ozzfest '97 on May 31, 1997. At the end of our conversation, Dime said to me, "well go to your show & come on back at night, we'll be at the bar fucking drinking", so I go to the Juan Gabriel show with the then GF, come back later to my hotel, change, cross the street to the hotels bar & there they all are at the bar, all Pantera guys & Anthrax too plus roadies, again, I spoke to Dime & some of the guys in Anthrax. That was a real bad ass experience I had of meeting Dime & Vinnie, an experience I will never forget. GOD bless & rest their souls. LONG LIVE DIME & VINNIE!! WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Pantera was a big part of my life, being born in 1997 i got intruduced to pantera at a young age and i always looked up to Dime, his guitaring style is indescribable, its something that moves you. R.i.p Dime & Vinnie 💕

By far my favorite song of all time. R.I.P Dime and Vinnie

I cried when Dave went too. I drank with him once and didnt realize till he was on stage doing DBX.

Nathan gale snuck in the back of the Ala Rosa villa nightclub. He shot Dime in the head and a few others in the crowd. He took Vinnie’s Drum Tech hostage at that point the authorities had been contacted and an officer shot Gale with a shotgun. There was very little security and it was a very intimate club show. An absolute tragedy. I was too young at the time to have known about Pantera or Dime. As a fan who learned of the band after that it sucks. It sucks to know, we will never hear someone with the much passion on guitar again in our lifetime. Not only was he a guitar god but he truly loved life an absolute inspiration. Rest In Peace Dime and Vince. Your music, your spirit and legacies live on forever.

RIP DiMe & Vinnie. Beautiful.

I like these sad songs, this and this love - even pearl jam's black that add the anger esentment with loss and sadness. A lot of songs ignore the anger part of grief.

I'm Broken- pantera

Pantera opened up a whole new beautiful metal world is how we felt when the first album came out! I love her reaction, yes his guitar speaks.

My favorite songs by Pantera are I'm Broken and Walk!

I used to have a guitar book way back in the day on the best players. Dimebags description on his sound was: Like a jackhammer ripping thru your skull.

I have recently found your channeling and I LOVE Sistah reactions.I am a 54 year old Dallas native who grew up listening to Pantera.I saw them go from doing Loverboy covers to world Domination.When CFH came out everybody freaked.They started touring nationally and were kicking ass.They came back and started recording Vulgar Display of power and got a call to go to Moscow with Ozzy,Motley Crue,and Metallica among others.That is when I knew they had made it.I would like to see Sister reaction to Domination Moscow 91.Darrell does a face melting solo that is one of the best I have ever seen.Keep it up Y'all are doing great.

Songs music hits the lows and highs really well to flow with the lyrical emotions being expressed!

I love her reaction, and how he is just enjoying those Dimebag riffs. Beautiful

Your reaction made my day. Thank you

Great reaction! Good tribute to the Abbott brothers, two truly good hearted men and absolute masters of their crafts. Rest on brothers

Real heavy metal guitar player like Dimebag never cry, they let the guitar crying for themeselves.

if you liked this please look into, what i think is Dimes greatest solo and thats from the song called "the Sleep" so much feel in that solo I'm sure it'll pluck on your heart strings!

They were the Van Halens of our generation

Man I can still remember the very first time I heard this song, and around 25 years later I still get goosebumps every freakin time!

Theres so many good Pantera songs. Please do some more Pantera to react to. I'm not even going to try to name several of em like everyone does...my personal favorite....drag the waters

“That’s Dimebag, baby” Can’t say it any better

One of the all time great songs , period.

This reaction channel is the best because his awesome knowledge and his passion mix so beautifully well with her openness and honesty combined with the greatness of the music. Truly a wonderful thing to watch

Hollow and Floods sistah will cry without a doubt, she feels the passion of the music it's beautiful, this is the beauty of metal the raw talent is unmatched

Her emotions bring tears to my eyes respect little lady

This song is a beautiful musical masterpiece!

Love how he gets so into Dimes playing

Oh man... When i first heard CFH in 1990. Friend had it on cassette. And the first song i ever heard was Domination. Everything was just fucking over after that. I love the whole album to death. PS. After watching the video. I know what she's going through. The song is very emotional and it'll hit you in the feels, no matter who you are. Especially if you know the story what happened to the brothers.