Pantera guitarist killed in nightclub shooting spree

[gldstwmn]

http://www.nbc4i.com/news/3983630/detail.html

At Least 5 Dead, 2 Wounded In Nightclub Shooting
Witnesses: Alleged Gunman Went Onto Stage, Fired Shots

POSTED: 10:32 pm EST December 8, 2004
UPDATED: 12:33 am EST December 9, 2004

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- At least five people died and two others were wounded after a shooting at a Columbus nightclub on Wednesday night, NBC 4 reported.

The shooting took place shortly after 10 p.m. at Alrosa Villa, located at 5055 Sinclair Road.
Two members of the heavy metal band Damageplan were reportedly shot and killed, including Dimebag Darrell, formerly with the band Pantera, NBC 4's David Wayne reported. The other band member's name was not released. The alleged gunman also died at the scene, Wayne reported.

Shortly after the band began playing its first song, a man reportedly ran onto the stage and began shooting, according to a witness who identified himself as Sean. Some members of the audience reportedly thought the man running onto the stage with a gun was part of the band's act, NBC 4's Erin Tate reported.

Witnesses said that several shots were fired at the band. Witnesses said that a bouncer at the club tackled the alleged gunman before that person was shot and killed. It was unclear as to whom shot the alleged gunman.

NBC 4 reported that of the surviving victims, one person was in critical condition while the other was in fair condition. Several others were treated at the scene, suffering from various injuries.

Alrosa Villa is a popular north Columbus nightspot for young adults, featuring rock and heavy metal bands, NBC 4 reported.

According to the band's Web site, Damageplan was touring nationally. It performed in Buffalo, N.Y., on Tuesday night and had a concert scheduled in Flint, Mich., on Thursday.

Damageplan featured former Pantera artists Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. The pair were joined by vocalist Patrick Lachman and bassist Bobzilla, according to their Web site.

[WelshWitchPMD]

That is just horrible. It is kind of weird that it happened on the anniversary of John Lennon's death, too

I wonder what the motive was?

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

That is just horrible. It is kind of weird that it happened on the anniversary of John Lennon's death, too

I wonder what the motive was?

No one seems to know yet.

[estranged4life]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

http://www.nbc4i.com/news/3983630/detail.html

At Least 5 Dead, 2 Wounded In Nightclub Shooting
Witnesses: Alleged Gunman Went Onto Stage, Fired Shots

POSTED: 10:32 pm EST December 8, 2004
UPDATED: 12:33 am EST December 9, 2004

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- At least five people died and two others were wounded after a shooting at a Columbus nightclub on Wednesday night, NBC 4 reported.

The shooting took place shortly after 10 p.m. at Alrosa Villa, located at 5055 Sinclair Road.
Two members of the heavy metal band Damageplan were reportedly shot and killed, including Dimebag Darrell, formerly with the band Pantera, NBC 4's David Wayne reported. The other band member's name was not released. The alleged gunman also died at the scene, Wayne reported.

Shortly after the band began playing its first song, a man reportedly ran onto the stage and began shooting, according to a witness who identified himself as Sean. Some members of the audience reportedly thought the man running onto the stage with a gun was part of the band's act, NBC 4's Erin Tate reported.

Witnesses said that several shots were fired at the band. Witnesses said that a bouncer at the club tackled the alleged gunman before that person was shot and killed. It was unclear as to whom shot the alleged gunman.

NBC 4 reported that of the surviving victims, one person was in critical condition while the other was in fair condition. Several others were treated at the scene, suffering from various injuries.

Alrosa Villa is a popular north Columbus nightspot for young adults, featuring rock and heavy metal bands, NBC 4 reported.

According to the band's Web site, Damageplan was touring nationally. It performed in Buffalo, N.Y., on Tuesday night and had a concert scheduled in Flint, Mich., on Thursday.

Damageplan featured former Pantera artists Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. The pair were joined by vocalist Patrick Lachman and bassist Bobzilla, according to their Web site.

No...f--kin'...way!!!

Man, That is depressing for us Pantera/Damageplan fans...

Man, Darrell was a one of a kind in a lifetime guitarist and all-around cool dude who NEVER treated his fans like s--t unlike alot of other musicians of the world.

I send my thoughts to the Abbott family...I cannot imagine how his brother/bandmate Vinnie is taking this

Sad...F--kin' sad!!!

Brian j.

ps-I'm blastin ' my Damageplan cd now...Man this just too shockin!!!

[Janet]

Oh MY GOD. What is wrong with people?? And TODAY???? Any day...sorry. It's just sad.

[estranged4life]

those of us in the metal community...It would be almost on the same level if someone was to shoot either Stevie or Lindsey, It has that shock level.

I post on a metal website ("Metalsludge") and the thread starter of the post was at the show and saw this whole sick incident unfold:

http://www.metalsludge.tv/main/index...ewtopic&t=8864

I am without words cause I have been a fan of Dimebag Darrell (Formerly Diamond Darrell) since 1990 when Pantera's major label debut "Cowboys From Hell" was released.

RIP Bro'....You will be missed more than words can describe.

Darrell Lance Abbott-Aug.20,1966-Dec.8,2004



Brian j.

[celestenadia]

Horrific.
I know people that know him.
Words can't express...
Tragic_

[strandinthewind]

Again, I say if your gonna shoot someone in this senseless manner, do the world a favor and shoot yourself first This is a horrible event and I will never understand such blind acts of violence RIP - Dimebag.

[GODDESS6]

i just read this on my homepage, how disturbing, & very sad~

[estranged4life]

is who the hell it was that decided to take a life...The news-heads keep saying the shooter had issues with D.B., So just who the hell is he? I know only one person who had issues with Darrell (And his older brother & drummer Vinnie Paul) and that would be the former singer of Pantera Phil Anselmo, But surely it wasnt Phil (At least I hope it wasnt).

I still haven't be able to sleep because this is just too damn shocking & FUBAR...

"Well I guess
You took my youth
I gave it all away
Like the birth of a
New found joy

This love would end in rage
And when she died
I couldnt cry
The pride within my soul
You left me incomplete
All alone as the
Memories now unfold

Believe the word
I will unlock my door
And pass the
Cemetary gates..."

Brian j.

ps-Now the news is stating the Columbus P.D. is going over a amateur video of the show to see what the hell happened.

[estranged4life]

at least they have now identified the gunman as a 25yr. old named Nathan Gale...Stupid asshole shouldnt even be identified!!!

Man, This ab-so-lute-ly sucks ass!

Brian j.

[Pisces Queen]

This is really hard for me to deal with. I knew Darrell and Vinne personally. Darrell lived about 5 blocks from my house. I live in Arlington, TX and these guys are the nicest coolest guyes ever. I don't understand what drives people to such maddness. This loss is just unbearable. RIP Dime

[hayley]

I loved Pantera... this is just. awful. It's all just so unnecessary.

[Livia]

I heard about this on the radio this morning...my condolences to the friends, fans and families of the victims.

I hate when things like this happen and you just can NOT make sense of them.

[estranged4life]

the 11AM EST/10AM CST press conference...I didnt sleep hardly at all last night (Thus no work for me today) so I am surviving on tea & cinnamon graham crackers

Brian "Still bummed out...And listening to my Damageplan cd" j.