#48 Dimebag Darrell (Pantera) 1992 Interview | The Tapes Archive podcast

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00:00 - Intro Dimebag Darrell Interview 01:11 - Being banned from a local guitar competition as a teenager 03:20 - Whether being from Texas affects his playing 04:36 - What he listened to when he was younger 05:12 - Being influenced by Randy Rhoads and Ace Frehley 07:20 - What guitar scales he knows 07:42 - Who taught him to play guitar and the first song he played 08:30 - How great his dad was 09:42 - Wanting his own guitar tone 11:02 - Yelling at his brother to keep it down 11:21 - The guitar trick he wants everyone to learn 12:40 - His new whammy pedal 13:15 - The way he writes solos 15:07 - Whether he plays a lot of acoustic guitar 15:43 - Whether he thinks he’s a good enough player for thrash music 16:45 - How he traded a joint for a guitar pick-up 18:07 - His guitar chops 18:46 - Why he loves Dean Guitars 22:19 - Playing with his brother Vinnie 23:34 - Playing the Moscow concert in front of 1.6 million fans 26:32 - Whether he’s ever been hurt at a gig 27:10 - How Pantera writes their music 28:26 - Whether he has any ideas for the next album 28:59 - His top five essential guitar albums

[@RockyH.]

This is just f***ing incredible! I miss him.

[@JayBadloss1989]

Such an inspiring interview. Dime was such a nice cool dude. Crazy to hear how he only knew the basics of guitar but was able to shred better than a god

[@primate4]

That was so cool! Thank you for posting that. I didn’t want it to end. I grew up near the Abbott brothers, but never got to meet them.

[@primate4]

@@JayBadloss1989 Not to mention that the drunker he was, the better he played!

[@baneverything5580]

I bought a gorgeous Dean acoustic electric Koa wood guitar as a tribute (or in memory) for Darrell. When I perform now a little bit of it is always for him. Saw them play in Dallas in 1985 after meeting him while I was there visiting family in 1984. He played Foolin by Def Leppard on an old Fender acoustic a guy had and actually did a good job on Eruption on the same guitar. It`s hard to do that finger tapping on an acoustic. He showed me how to tune it too. I had played piano since I was young and had just got a Yamaha keyboard and mentioned that I couldn`t understand the guitar neck. I had started playing the drums a year before and sang and played in bands until 1998. I knew a guy already in 84 that was really talented like Darrell and of course played Eruption but was impressed to see it attempted on acoustic. LOL! Anyway in early 2000 at age 34 I started learning acoustic guitar. I always think about him when I tune one and after he showed me I started making sure our band guitars were tuned, especially a guy named Roger in our band....because he was damn good on rhythm but tone deaf. Even in 1985 people in Dallas really loved Pantera and I would hear people talking about them at work, "MAN PANTERA IS PLAYING TONIGHT! WE GOTTA GOI!" I never forgot their name after Darrell opened the show standing on a table right by the stage...lights came on and he kicked drinks off the table including a full pitcher of beer! Never forgot their name from then on! So remember if you`re in a band...MAKE THEM REMEMBER YOU! And have an amazing light show like Pantera too! TOP THE BILL!

[@goldorder6657]

In the way he wrights solos part he said, “there’s never gonna be another edward van halen, where its so good you wish the lead would never end” he didn’t know that he would be that guitar player. I mean come on, that lead in Floods is a perfect example of writing I wish would never end, awesome as hell.

[@JayBadloss1989]

I'm so glad you brought up floods when that solo comes in and then when the rain starts falling down..that hits me in my heart and soul and i get taken with the flood everytime

[@goldorder6657]

@@JayBadloss1989 Yeah same with 10’s amazing solo and an amazing build up to the solo

[@JayBadloss1989]

@@goldorder6657 10s is so underrated with that drum beat and also a good friend and a bottle of pills

[@mikemelisa1804]

He was so humble. He really had no clue just how fucking world changing his playing was. Best guitar player ever. Period.

[@totc6196]

Yes exactly what came Into my thoughts 🤘🏻

[@EllisJonesDeath]

Just when you think you've seen everything there is to see (or hear) of dimebag that was captured. This comes up.... thank you

[@TheTapesArchive]

We may be getting our hands on something else Dimebag-related you have never heard. Should know in the coming weeks.

[@bubbie3533]

No kidding - I'm glad Dime loved to talk music and play around with the video camera. He will truly live on. 🤘🍺

[@joeramos4489]

Seriously, this was special

[@t3ngos3d]

@@TheTapesArchive news?

[@TheTapesArchive]

@@t3ngos3d Sorry, it fell through. I was talking to someone that has the interview on tape where Phil says that Dimebag should get beat up days before he was killed. He has the tape but decided he did not want it to be public.

[@derleo89]

"I really wish you wouldn't ask me about other guitar players" - Dime in a nutshell. No bs, no drama, just being an awesome human being...

[@Baldmelon]

Yet talked shit about Alex who is a genius guitarist. Lame

[@TatersUnited]

He was friends with Metallica and didn’t want to dis Kirk. Because if he was gonna be honest, he would have said Kirk sucked.

[@emilrodriguez2705]

Geez what a super cool guy. Not arrogant. Humble. His playing didn't just redefine metal, but his soul just adds to music in general. Music should be fun. Dime fulfilled that.

[@TheElusiveCav]

It’s been 20 years since we lost him. And it’s heartbreaking for everyone when you listen to him, just how cool, how funny, how humble, how talented and just a genuinely good person he was all around and what the world lost. God bless him. 😢

[@drivenbydemons6537]

I could listen to Dime all day

[@alexahenderson1044]

Omg me too. I think I’m more in love with him now haha

[@kevincurry4304]

Dime was such a great personality. Loved that he didn't want to answer about others. More musicians should be so humble. PANTERA LIVES IN 2021!!

[@gfx2943]

Fuck I love this comment

[@jhonpasquez6145]

I watched a phil interview and I feel pantera ruptured had something to do with darrell not recognizing others bands and players as oppose to Phil showing more respect to other bands. Long story short it seemed they had some kind dissagrements building up for a long time. I love how darrell was just doing his own thing instead of learning 20 millions notes and scales and at the end his sound was a total brutal assault and felling like no other even now.🤟

[@kevincurry4304]

@@gfx2943 Thanks, I really love Dime and PANTERA. I was a bass player in a tribute band called Trendkill for a short time. I couldn't cut it, lol. Rex was just to fast for me to replicate.

[@RobertMurphy-wm3ge]

@@jhonpasquez6145 nah Dime continuously names awesome players and bands. I highly doubt Dime was a dick like that. Not wanting to talk about other guitarists (especially after a loaded question about Kirk) keeps him level and modest. He was a fan once and he remembers it

[@zenistermister9695]

This was fkin awesome 🤘

[@MrNebauer]

Whammy pedal...."I doubt I will use that on a record"......Far Beyond Driven. What a cool interview! Thank you for this.

[@AlanBerry]

lol..I thought the same thing.

[@fredegundestratton4891]

13:43 id actually argue that dime did become another EVH like person whos solos you wish didn’t end.

[@antoniusk8893]

Man, just the way he carries himself when he’s talking, even though I’ve never met him or got to see him live, you can tell that he was just a really special soul🙏

[@phillipweber6059]

I was lucky enough to live in the same town and bumped into him all the time. Most people had no idea what a star he was....because he never acted like one.

[@jasonkopf842]

@@phillipweber6059 wow...imagine living in the same town as this man and casually saying whats up whenever you see him amazing, you lived our dreams

[@matthartley3822]

The fucking greatest. God I miss him. How many favorite riffs were we robbed of? RIP brother.

[@FranciscoPalacios.CFH.]

We all miss him brother ,still hurts to this day.

[@ManiacsSon]

Yep. A profound sadness, mixed with celebration of his existence in this miserable world. We lived alongside a real life Saint🙏

[@matthartley3822]

@@ManiacsSon fucking A, brother.

[@PATMAN0910]

still hurts to this day of 29 August 2023. THE best interview...really. i almost forgot his voice.

[@jayboogeyman]

I’m literally in tears right now, head to toes with goosebumps. RIP Dime&Vinnie.

[@jeremyjames1659]

Shut up with that bullshit. If you cried over this you're pathetic.

[@MagnusOffical]

[@DeanJohnson-oc6iw]

Oowww

[@radgeheid]

Absolutely amazing interview. Hearing him talk about his limitations as a musician, really puts in to perspective what music means. Here's a cat who's solos are bringing people to tears twenty years after he died, with people scouring youtube trying to find a snippet here or there of his playing they haven't heard before, watching tutorial after tutorial to try and copy the tone, flavour and feel of his playing - and he only knew three fucking scales! Being a solid virtuoso is wonderful, but making music that endures is about finding your own voice. When he says he only bothered to learn three solos from other players, every guitar player who spends months learning complex solos lick for lick should be listening. Use that time to find your voice, your tone, your flavour, your feel. That's what it's about...and that's how you make music that touches people.

[@Scottocaster6668]

And when you do find your voice, you feel like you actually accomplished something and you love it even more.

[@bufordteejustice1119]

I met Dime after they played a show in Glen Burnie, Maryland in 1993. He was the coolest guy to everyone. I still have the pick and autograph to this day.

[@Norman-Bates]

This recording gave me an even deeper love for Dime, I was hanging on every word 🤘

[@KaylaKent]

God i love this SO MUCH. What a cool freaking dude, a total texas treasure. Thank you for uploading!!!

[@TheTapesArchive]

Agreed!! Please share it! RIP Dimebag!

[@ripreigns9156]

Dime was the most humble guitar virtuoso. He is truly my hero, as well as a hero to millions of other people and here it is 2023 and still listening and looking to dime for knowledge and wisdom and here it is! Fanfuckingtastic interview 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@6thUser]

This recording is gold!

[@xenon23601]

Wow... I not heard his voice in years. This is from when I was last hanging with him. I really only knew him thought friends and from days drinking with him at the Mexican food restaurant bar at the parks mall. My memory is a bit vague. I had left Texas in the early 80s. I had moved to Crested Butte and had become a photographer. Darrell asked me to come be the band photographer. I remember they were on the verge of making it. I thought it was odd that he asked me to come be their photographer after I said I was not really into metal.I remember this because he asked if I like the new album. I had heard it. I told him I didn’t like the style but that I thought they might be the best of the metal of that time. Darrell was just a really kind and funny guy. Wish I could have another beer with him.

[@rickyhyppa7960]

@@j.d.9586 When people ask me "Do you believe in Karma?" I simply tell them about Dimebag Darrell. He was the kindest, most humble soul, super nice to his fans, and he was shot and killed by a psycho. He did not deserve what happened to him.

[@disco4535]

First time I met him I was 11 years old thanks to my uncle that is good friends with a guy that runs a large venue close to me. Met him 3 more times through my teens and he was the exact same guy EVERY time. The absolute nicest, kindest guy with just a pure positive vibe. He has had such a massive influence on a ton of bands still to this day. I've seen soo many bands live and Pantera is at the top. I miss Darrell so damn much.

[@ericbrucker]

That’s why he’ll always be a legend. He played with his heart, he was humble as hell, loved what he did and it showed.

[@adamturner1563]

Ahhh man, this is great to listen to. Favourite Band of all time! Miss you guys every single day! LORDS UNMATCHED FOREVER! Rest up boys! 👊

[@emperorpalpatine666]

i swear i see you on every pantera related video man, even isolated tracks. haha, awesome man. rest in peace dime

[@adamturner1563]

True fans my brother! 👊

[@johnmckinnon902]

Not a single dislike. Gotta love it. Long live Dimebag

[@toneman8478]

Cant believe this is 30 years ago already.. I got the chance to meet DD off this tour. He was super cool to all his fans.. I'll never forget it

[@Thomas-h8j]

I met Dime at a bar in Phoenix after everyone was done getting autographs i walked up and talked a bit he gave a pick from Tony Iommi he had in his pocket,they Ozzfest the night before Sabbath did a reunion,than we walked over to the bar and he told the waitress "get this dude a Rolling Rock"

[@BardockPOL]

Detailed description with timestamps, subtitles for non native English speakers, this channel definitely deserves my sub (and many more)!

[@TheTapesArchive]

Appreciate you noticing the work. Takes a lot of time but worth it when fans appreciate it.

[@GilbertLMusic]

They wrote Vulgar Display of Power in 2 weeks? That's incredible! Awesome interview. Thank you for this.

[@eelectricsnake5797]

He was so humble, and forever a student I love that shit.

[@alexahenderson1044]

I think I’ve fell in love with dime even more now. What a great guy to have a genuine chat with. ❤️ love him forever !

[@brennanhagood1791]

Such a wholesome dude, could literally listen to him all day.

[@smote_his_ruin]

His legato was insane!

[@yourdrummer2034]

Dime was from another planet, man! He had that innate sense of how to do what he did. He belongs up there with Jimi and Eddie for taking the guitar to the next level. He's come and gone and people still listen and see his stuff and say "What the hell did I just see/hear?!?" Still blowing minds!

[@daveyboy8907]

Awesome interview..Dime was one of a kind for sure and he loved his fans..He came out early and there was not many people at the show yet and he handed me down a beer on the headstock of his blue lightning kiss dean..I got a pick to and will never forget it..Far beyond drunk the pick says with a Seagrams 7 logo on the other side.. All night long right in front of his monitor rocking out with the man...Good times I saw them 4 times in the 90s and that was my favorite show...Man the memories the 90s were great.

[@lowcountrythrash2874]

I wish I could accurately describe how much I love Dime and how huge this amazing soul impacted my musical taste. What EVH and Ace were to him, is exactly the same as what Dime is to me. His legacy will never grow old and when you can say that, especially after having impacted so many people positively, you fuckin did it right!! I really enjoyed this interview……..thanks for posting!

[@INDOMINION]

Very cool to hear him talking about his Whammy pedal that he just bought which was later used on the song "Becoming" I had one too around that time. I thought it was a gimmick pedal but he actually made usable sounds with it. His originality is what stood him apart from the rest of the pack.

[@shrubbins2846]

Thank you for this video in particular. I've really been getting into Pantera over a rough year, I feel like a dimmed out light bulb. I've found Dimebag to be a really inspirational figure. Trying to find the energy to be more passionate, upbeat, and happy again came from loving who he was. I was born in 2004, I really wish I could of met him, and there's only so many videos of him online, but this one really tells you alot about him.

[@JunkyardHog]

Dime is a metal GOD

[@jeremyjames1659]

He's a normal guy who can shred.

[@ALBACHlARA]

I just love Dime’s voice so much

[@RobOHara]

Thanks so much for sharing this. So awesome to hear Dimebag's thoughts on guitar, guitar tone, and other guitarists at that time.

[@henrybowman7637]

Brother Dime..Never forgotten!

[@TonerLow]

Dimebag was my hero when I was a kid thanks for posting this!

[@chuckd1586]

Thank you Friend... GOLD right there, ABSOLUTE GOLD! 333 Seen em twice in concert... my favorite! R.I.P. DIME R.I.P. BIG VINNIE

[@skylarlysaker9321]

Humble, excited, honest. He was a prolific human being 🙏

[@Solidsaw]

As a guitar player and a huge dime fan, you have no idea how much this means for me, thank you man, thank you. Fucking miss the guy man.

[@MM-ig1iv]

He was full of soul! you can really hear and feel it during his solo's! he was a BADASS man! death just made him an instant legend! strangely like so many other's we know... who could explain it? thanks dime for being in this life! and being a true inspiration...

[@joshua.merrill]

He was just true to himself, and that's what made him legendary. The fact that someone murdered him is tragic, but not what made him legendary, it just makes him terribly missed.

[@grim..sentinel9500]

This is the greatest dimebag interview ever. Thank you so much

[@JustinMcNabbIreland]

Wrote Vulgar Display Of Power in two weeks, that is beyond incredible. That blows my mind

[@Captain_Zero_]

Got good at playing lead in three months. Talk about being a natural.

[@Krommer1000]

I saw them on this tour, and ended up going to a club afterward where a Pantera Tribute band was playing, and Dimebag showed up to watch. Such an amazing night. So listening though. He was such an enthusiastic and genuine person with SO much talent left to share with the world.

[@allguitar3349]

Dime was Real...He lived and breathed guitar ...FOR THE LOVE OF THE INSTRUMENT

[@wpb5876]

Thank you for sharing this absolute gem! Been a fan of Pantera since I was about 13-14 years old, now 36 and still rock out to them. Hearing Dime talk and his passion and enthusiasm coming through about music is so heartwarming and wholesome. Such an amazing amazing person. RIP with Vinnie and all the other greats

[@scottashe984]

Brings me right back to that time.

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

Well now.... this is a splendid Saturday afternoon now that i found this!

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I was in highschool when Cowboys came out. It was the summer right before 11th grade. I was blown away because I never heard guitar playing like that. I'm not taking away from Vai, Satriani, Malmsteen or anyone else. Dime was just different and is still different in 2023.

[@robgooch6367]

There isn't anyone before or after him that played with as much "balls" as he did. He was certainly different. I agree 100%

[@justinlast2lastharder749]

This is an absolutely criminally underrated Channel. Thank you for this Interview.

[@DevilTigermoth]

my fav bit is pete asking about Rise. i can almost hear his subconscious saying "please please please tell me how the hell you play that bit in Rise..." lol

[@bruce5168]

That was absolutely fantastic!!!! Dime and Vince-the Greatest 1-2 punch in HEAVY METAL HISTORY!!! 🤘🤘

[@caiusjulius9836]

"Dude.... he's LOADED!!!!" -Darrel

[@Bernz66]

Awesome interview!! I aspire just to be cool as Dimebag..... also would love to have his chops!

[@TheTapesArchive]

He was cool af.

[@BILLEON2005]

I think most people completely underestimate how special Dimebag was!! The dude was a legitimate guitar God!!

[@benwil1715]

Awesome how he discovered the "blade pickup"...." it looked cool"!🤗

[@ninjanunch27]

Dime is my favorite all time. Huge inspiration for me. Made me learn by ear. Want a Dean ML just because of Dimebag. RIP Dime and Vinny Paul we love you.

[@HOG883R]

Thank you!!! It was very emotional to hear Dime, uncut interview, amazing!!

[@JayBadloss1989]

This was an amazing interview. The interviewer had some really good questions and hearing dime really really open up about how he learned guitar from his dad and the bond he and vinnie had 2 never wanna jam with anyone but him was so sweet and touching to hear. And it doesnt seem like it's obvious cause of dimes skill and talent just being on a god level but the fact he only knew a majo,r a minor ,a pentatonic, and a blues scale and didnt care much for technical theory and was all about the feel and emotion of what he was playing was actually shocking to me that he didnt really know or care more about techniques and was all about the fun and feel of the music was so enlightening and that he also said he couldnt just sit down and write a song and it would just sometimes come to him. It just made him seem so real and un god like even though he was so ahead of his time...I truly hope more unheard interviews and music come out. This interview was so inspiring. RIP PanterA RIP Dimebag Darrell Abbott RIP Vinnie Paul Abbott

[@TheTapesArchive]

Hey Jay! Glad you enjoyed it. Great points!

[@JayBadloss1989]

@@TheTapesArchive thanks man it really moved me hearing dime talk about how he feels about music and playing with his brother n his dad. If you have anymore interviews with dime or any of the other members of pantera I'd love 2 hear them

[@TheTapesArchive]

@@JayBadloss1989 Sorry brother that's all we have from Dime right now.

[@superdopeimmaculateshow3491]

This is a real treasure thank you for posting this

[@TheTapesArchive]

Thanks, glad you liked it. RIP Dimebag

[@jhonpasquez6145]

Just hearing his voice saddens me deeply man!!! Gone too soon brother!!

[@kellylee5842]

F****** badass definitely one of the greatest guitarists ever

[@Noahraptor905]

I fucking love how Dime talks. Ridiculous pitch or a really gutty throut value. R.I.P DIME WE ALL MISS YOU. ROCK ON

[@hankbardukis381]

@ 11:55 when he starts talking about Vinnie being wasted I died laughing

[@typedeaf]

You wonder whats different about Iconic guitarists and then you hear one talk and you think, "What the hell? Thats not what I expected" because they dont even know either. Dime is so baked most the time I find it amazing that he can even play.

[@jasoncrump1886]

This is a real gem . Dime was an original and very cool guy . Down to earth.

[@captainhuckleberry7428]

You really get a good feel of who he was and how close he was to his brother and Rex

[@morbydvisns]

My best friend passed away in feb. Our last time we got a chance to really hang (he has been out of the country for years) we took a road trip to Dime and Vinnie's grave. Loved this guy, he was very similar to Dime attitude wise.

[@KaddysJamKave]

holy sh*t man this is a keeper! Dime spittin WISDOM! in 92!

[@jasoncrump1886]

Man I got alot in common with Dime as far as playing goes and thoughts on playing guitar.

[@jimmys511]

Wow thank you so much for this great piece of history.Dimebag will always be the best.

[@carlosfilhosantana]

Thank you so much! Man, they writed Vulgar Display Of Power in two weeks. These guys were monsters!

[@mattw4461]

His leads in The Sleep put him in Godhood status for me forever. Whenever somebody tries to tell me that he wasn't that good, I always play them that solo to shut them the fuck up. Never fails

[@matthewfreeman33]

Dime had perfect vibrato. Thats how I judge the upper echelon of guitarists. All the best have it. He could perfectly crank the whammy bar to perfect pitch every time.

[@nowimhigh]

By far one of his top leads for sure, he has so many great ones. Hard Lines and Sunken Cheeks is another great under rated lead of his imo.

[@Oblivion175]

That first sentence is the TRUEST thing I’ve ever read. When I first heard The Sleep and brother Dimes leads on it my jaw literally dropped. So beautiful, so much passion, and just so much talent. R.I.P Dime, forever and always

[@Proverbs31_25]

right on ✌🏼 whenever i meet a metalic fan - i have something to say about that ! 💎Darrell Vinnie Rex Phil -> are thee best all around 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@samuraisaint2360]

I really appreciate you uploading this !!! Thank you

[@gfx2943]

Great vid! at 5:24 - the Interviewer is not saying "only rock" he's saying " could be Uli Roth" (Uli Jon Roth)

[@TheRiffmasterZ]

I'm buzzing listening to this and it's fucking beautiful! I'm from Texas and the first concert I saw was Pantera on the last year they toured together in 2001. I watched the home videos and like most fans of his I instantly gravated to Dimebag! He just seemed so fucking genuine and this is probably the best interview I've ever heard from him and it solidifies his genuine status. It almost put me to tears hearing this interview because he didn't deserve what happened to him! Thank you for uploading this! And this is the first time I heard him get upset lol.

[@Grooove_e]

Shortly after 13:00 where he talks about the Digitech Whammy and says he doesn't know if he'll use it...well he sure as hell did what a surreal moment

[@TheTapesArchive]

I thought the same thing when I heard it.

[@clintmullins8670]

I also love how Dimes uses the word "detrimental" And when the interviewer asks if he's got any ideas on the next record he's like, "no, I'm all out" lol dude was fun as hell

[@shanaf.7341]

Thank you so much for this RIP DIMEBAG

[@roberttullos9334]

What a killer interview. Love it!

[@BornFromTheGrave]

That was great. Loved it. Usually don't care for very many interviews but I quite enjoyed this one.

[@creatturre1]

we want more of Dimebag... didnt know him and i fvcking miss him like my own brother...

[@StoneColt45]

I didn't understand time, but then I did and never had a problem with time again. That's talent.

[@Tone_Jammer]

Not a guitarist or a metal fan, but I've got a lot of respect for dime. Just a great personality and musician. Rip

[@benjaminaxselholm]

Priceless interview

[@PaulVarricchione]

this needs way more likes, people. keep this alive.

[@darrell840]

That was just hilariously amazing

[@efwfew]

Thanks for posting, gonna listen to it when I get home

[@efwfew]

Listened to it, only wish it was an hour longer! Some great questions asked

[@aaronkirchdorfer7779]

Man, the worst part of this is when it ends! Hell yeah, this was an awesome conversation! Thank you.

[@MichaelSkelton]

Really enjoy Dime's interviews.

[@beefcheeks9353]

From the bottom of my cold, dead heart... THANKYOU.

[@gatgod77]

So good! Thanks alot!!! \m/

[@daBEAGLE1017]

I was only going to listen to this podcast for a few minutes but Dimebag is hypnotizing and i got stuck listening to it all. RIP ABBOTT brothers...STRONGER THAN ALL !!