+Pæblo León Right, when He did not know that heroin would change him forever. Nevertheless, He wrote great music with Down. It is scared how that shit can change people and their behavior and attitude toward friends. I really believe Phil carries a huge weight on his shoulder. Dimebag's death was a massive shame. A few years after he released an interview where He apologized for what happened to Dimebag. Sooo sad that Dimebag's family did not want him attending the funeral. But, who knows, probably it was a choice imposed by the great sense of sorrow.
***** I used to enjoy reading his thoughtful, funny, interviews in magazines like RIP. Now I just want to be wherever he speaks and throw something at his head.
+nkmcfrln You clearly have not watched any interviews of his that took place within the last two or three years then. He might not be able to speak as fluidly as he did before the heroin addiction but anyone actually listening to what comes out of his mouth can tell that his mind is still very much intact. He is still very much thoughtful and intelligent.
+Nate Hagerman you can find so many interviews of dimebag, rex, and vinnie drunk too. Stop classifying judgement on a man who was in one of the biggest partying bands. They all drank and did drugs.
Better than pretty much all woman's hair because almost all woman put a bunch of chemicals and shit because they don't like natural hair and dimes was just his natural hair.
I love it...almost every question she asks, Dime says maybe two words and laughs, and Phil's answers go all super thoughtful and in depth for 5 minutes. By far my favorite 2 personalities in music. Can't believe that was 22 fucking years ago.
Nintendonix That's two of the best in the business, right there. If I was hiring one them to play a show, I'd go with Phil cuz he's alive and wutnot. RIP Dimebag
QuesoCFH Time flies! I was 22,pffff...Still can't believe what happenned,what's going on out there,fucking mad...Dime's up there with EVH,Yngwie,Michael Shenker,George Lynch and Randy...Hello from France :)
Retro Signal Ha. I thought the same until I realized that he meant, up there with the great guitarists in status and acheivements in the music industry. Not in heaven which also can be questionable.
Dimebag honestly seems so nice and chill in all his interviews. I don't think i ever heard him say bad words towards anyone. It's amazing how different him & Phil's personalities are lol.
videomakertje its because phil has a rude personality. Thats not even meant in a negative way. He just wanted the fans to kick each others teeth out while dimebag is more like that.."yeah thats cool..." guy :D
Mmmmm yeah but, there is a fact here...Phill wasnt on drugs in this interview and others before this. You can see it in his eyes, his words. He doesnt insult and anything. Phill and Dime where really good friends in those times. Everything fucked up after the drugs issues.
Seb Citt dime never stopped loving Phil, he got hooked on h and hard liquor and it completely mind fucked him, dime reached out to Phil more than anyone else in his life and there's no excuse but Phil just had no comprehension of what was to come non one did and to this day he lives with probably the utmost guilt anyone even his brother has or had. I like Phil, i know 75 percent of pantera fans hate him. People carry different opinions but i think dime would want vinnie to let it go and squash this grief.
Your Daddy Slays Them To Death he had back surgery in the mid 90’s dumbass. That would have nothing to do with his voice getting deeper. Just age, smoking cigarettes and weed, also he’s from Louisiana, he’s always had a southern drawl to his voice.
Dime was so beautiful! He was my 1st metalhead crush. I was 16yo when VDoP came out & it's still one of my favourite albums to listen to. Dime's death was a tragic, an immense loss for the metal community.
These two men were my sexual awakening. I was about 11 or 12 when I saw stuff from Cowboys from Hell and everything changed and I knew what boys were on this planet for😅 One of my absolute most cherished memories was from all the way back in 1992 when my friend lived right up the street from the club The Basement. They were playing there and me and my friend walked up there (keep in mind that we were 12) desperate to see the show. Of course we were stopped at the door. Bouncer guy was not having it and we were about to lose all hope when Rex and Phil came over and asked what was going on. Of course we're completely starstruck and just standing there with our mouths agape. While the bouncer guys trying to explain that we just want to come in to see the show but it's 18 and up show dime who was standing a few feet back just yells "Let the f****** kids in! They're not going to bother anybody man just make them stand by the door." The three of them give us nods of approval and just walk away to the stage. They let us stand inside the door for 3 songs. That is one of my most precious memories in this world.
Tin Fiolić no it's not heroin. everyone says that with no experience. it's booze trust me. opiates only do a number on your kidneys and liver. booze does that plus rots your brain.
I hate how most interviewers tend to give all the attention to the the vocalists. I understand they're technically the "frontmen" but god damn give some questions to the guitarists too. RIP Dime
It's a damn shame these two will never share the stage again. I was lucky enough to see Pantera twice, and those two shows still stand as some of the best shit I have ever witnessed in my life!
+DaemoniumCC I actually did it after I read this...and my jaw hit the floor with how accurate that statement was. Haha holy fuck, fuck heroin and substance problems. Sheesh.
Went to his "Loudwire: Fact or Fiction" segment and was blown away. Had to set it to 1.5x to make him sound like a normal human being. I'm not even joking dude. He talked so slow that they had to put it into TWO parts. Every other segment one was only ONE. I'm not joking dude.
Two beautiful, talented, conscious men that took over the world and I was just too young to live through it. This is what I want and don’t come across it, they sure don’t make ‘em like this anymore!
James Rodolfo he did a interview at a College or a speech on drugs really and he only mentions Kurt and Layne during the whole hour and a half and I said the same as u.in my opinion Layne is right there with Kurt .
Man Idk why but I have this unexplainable urge to have been born earlier and somehow been Dimebag’s friend. Seemed like the friendliest person out there and I heard many awesome stories about him. Dude was taken away from us way too soon. May he (and now his brother Vinnie too ) rest in peace.
When they are talking about the next recording in the future and saying how it's gonna be even heavier than vulgar display of power. "How can it get any heavier". Hahaha and holy fuck they fucking made it heavier alright. FAR BEYOND DRIVEN!
Eddie Hellgren Took the words from my mouth. There are the songs on that album like 10s and suicide note part 1 that are the reason i say its not as heavy as far beyond driven, which is consistently heavy as fuck all the way through.
+Riley Orchard Totally agree! Even some parts in the middle of Floods and Living Through Me that are pretty different. It's killer, but very unique at that time. FBD is pretty much a straight assault all the way through 😂 Except "Bottle of Pills"
Colton Vance I saw Down last year and he was into it in every way, put on a great show and to be honest wowed everyone with the energy, and his stage banter was great. No need to feel sad for him.
Becoming Godsize hey now!!! We are not slow over here in New Orleans.. well, what you mean when you say that is Louisiana !. I know lots of millonares just in my tiny little parish not far from New Orleans.... they didn't become millionaires by being slow! Phil s dad was a business man, It looks like he is too, he's not hurting for anything.. I don't know why people think people from Louisiana are stupid! My niece graduated from high school with a 4.7 and the funny part is she was like 6th in her class! She didn't get a scholorship anywhere because they had so many kids graduating with very high gpa's and other scores. We are not all stupid. Just like any other state ..It really pisses me off, especially when I date a guy from out of state. Lol. Automatically thinks he's smarter, and I'm submissive ! Ha!
babesinmusicland How can they not? every damn movie with Cajuns/creoles just portrays an alligator wrestling stereo type. Southern culture in general is portrayed as backwards. sometimes its justified and sometimes its not but Louisiana is a separate entity from the rest of the south in my opinion
HA! 0:17 dime was like she call me diamond AGAIN? 2:34 HAHAHAH... 4:57 dime... 9:18 Interviewer questions 0, answers (and Dime reactions and interventions) 1000000000000... Priceless. I miss ya' A LOT dude. Be at peace.
MagikDood Do you think overdoses, and multiple near death experiences requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation fry the brain ? I fucking do. I'm 40 and followed the band from the beginning. Was my fucking life.
Phil was so strong, so powerful in the beginning. It was fucking painful watching that mans demise through the duration. I don't understand why he gets such cult following. The shit he put Dime, and Vinnie through fucking disgusts me. I've had problems with drug addiction as well, but the realization that I was hurting those I cared about was always so sobering. The selfish prick. He obviously didn't care about anyone but himself.
88IDontBuyIt88 You Might not know the whole story... a lot of hype surrounding the band with Drugs and Drugs (alcohol) you have to keep in mind that dime was an addict as well... Did you read Rex's book?
Doug French I am sure phil was and maybe still is a selfish person but I think Down was/is a great fucking band, hardly any good bands carrying the black sabbath torch, even though I wasn't that in to the last 2 records..
its crazy to look back and realize that these guys were only in their 20's making this amazing music. and 20+ years later; its still heavier than most. RIP DIMEBAG FOREVER
Damn I forgot how beautiful they both were!! Sooo attractive before the drugs and booze took over. And Dimebag's hair flips and southern accent....ohhh he would've been allowed to have his way with me back in the day lol. The reporter," how can it get heavier?" Dimebag," No problem" Hahahahahahaha spoke like a true boss legend!
Phil is so good looking it makes me near gay. He was at hi prime here. Best voice. Dime, needs no comments, he was in his prime from the begining to his death.
Hard to believe Phill and Dime we’re so young. 24 years old and 25 respectively. About 31 years ago today. Their music stands the time. Sadly half the damn band are touring with them at the moment but they are paying tribute to Dime and Pauli. They are honorable and doing the right thing
***** yea you can tell by his expression that he had no interest in being called diamond, definitely preferred dimebag at this point in time..i believe he changed the preference during recording of vulgar, phil mentioned it to him and he liked it so changed it too dime
Having a head tattoo back in '92 was F'n hardcore....I dont think people realize because now a days you'll see some 14 year old with tatts all over his face and not think twice about but back then tattoos were actually still considered rebellious rather than a fashion statement ..especially on your head lol
I am nearly in tears watching a young dime, just acting naturally, having no idea the full impact that his life and death would have on the world. I was just a few years younger than him and in a fledgling metal band so Dime always felt like a brother to me, not personally of course, but I am sure that I am not the only one who feels this way! Miss the Abbott brothers. Together again!
Damn I miss Dime..... I saw Pantera 10 times live, and I really miss that raw, explosive, heavy, dropping the bottom out of an arena live act. Pantera was a force to be reckoned with live, and I do not think that it will be met again by another band anytime soon.
For the last time....Yes, his nickname was "Diamond" Darrell until the Far Beyond Driven album came out! At that point, that album was when you first saw "Dimebag" Darrell. The man is a legend that changed the metal game forever, so if you dig his music please do your research..and if you don't dig his music fuck off and walk on home boy... ;)
I wish I could turn back time and jump to the stage and get the shot instead of Dimebag... I was in that concert that day with Damageplan, worst day ever... I saw Dimebag getting ugh... I fucking cried!
