go check out The Tapes Archive podcast's channel, where you can find the dimebag interview I used in some of the clips here. It's a half hour of straight up goodness with dime and a massive wealth of information far beyond what I discussed here. Link to their interview with dime: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n91ngrRmqZu7j5s.html Link to their channel: kzfaq.info/love/JXQVLNIrxi8VULE5Xb6Pyg 💕💕

RIP Dimebag one of the greatest Guitarists of all time

Dime was excellent at "ear leading". He was just outside your expectation no matter if it's 30 notes a measure or 1. Cool video, you're rad.

Idk if you'll see this, and you probably hear this all the time, but I just want to thank you for what you're doing to keep Dimebag's name alive and in the minds of younger metalheads. Dimebag was my idol. I started playing guitar as a kid because of his music. I cried my heart out the day that he died. One of my greatest regrets in life is that I never ever got to see him play live. Thank you for what you're doing.

You're leaving out the fact that his father owned a recording studio in Pantego that would record country musicians. Dime more than likely was learning good stuff from them although that's not "weekly lessons". Those guys can seriously play. When you listen to some of his solos you can hear country lines that sound like he switched from minor to major pentatonic which is a trademark of country music. He also figured out ALOT of other bands' music such as Eddie Van Halen & Randy Rhodes. Both were trained musicians. Put all of this together with the scales he knew, the stuff he picked-up along the way, and his own guitar playing trademarks and you have a player that is very knowledgeable, and he most certainly was. I hate having to mention him in the past tense too man, that sucks!

Musicality over technicality. Period. This is what a lot of modern metal is missing.

This was well put together, I clicked while having my coffee and ended up watching the whole thing. We lost this dude too soon, I can't even imagine these interviews with a more mature and skilled Dimeba,g breaking down his guitar playing.

I had the opportunity to see Dime live with Pantera multiple times. Was introduced to Pantera by going to a Skid Row concert and they were opening for them on Cowboys From Hell and I was blown away! RIP Dime!

Dimebag just got it.The groove the note selection tone I could go on for hours about his playing.R.I.P. Dime you are missed greatly.

It’s crazy seeing the early interviews with Phil. His speech has slowed so much through the years. Also his voice has gotten a lot deeper. I know a lot of folks blame drugs, but I really think it’s just from screaming so much. That can’t be good for your vocal chords! As far as Dime goes, he was one of the best. Great video! You’re a helluva a guitar player yourself. Far better than I’ll ever be for sure.

I remember reading in a Dime interview once that he played like he wishes he could SING. That really stuck with me, that guitar is about saying something, expressing something from the deepest part of you, like a great singer would do.

You couldn't swing a stick in the early 90s without hitting some knob who could play like a shredbot. It was mechanical, perfect and beautiful to hear, but it felt...too perfect. You hit on it with no feeling. Dream Theater is a perfect example of virtuoso guitar players/musicians. Only music nerds really dig it. Guys like Dime are rare and may come along once in a generation. I'm looking for the new ones, but it's a search. I love your channel and watching you play makes me smile. Keep up the great work! Who are the "virtuoso nerds" you like?

I am blessed to say that Dime was a friend. The guy was so humble and down to earth. He is greatly missed. He actually lived in the neighborhood where he grew up. Vinny and Rex lived in N Arlington but Dime bought a house in Dalworthington Gardens, in his childhood neighborhood. Such a great guy, R.I.P brother.

First time I saw them live, a buddy I happened to see in the crowd immediately kneeling down and cupped his hands and threw me up, I made it to the stage, reached my hand out and he reached back 🙏. Dime definitely showed us as much appreciation as we showed for them. 😔

I think you hit everything perfectly! You know the feeling! You know the groove! I was just explaining this to my son tonight!

Dime is smiling from Heaven. Rock in Paradise Dime and Vince. You are doing a great job Kayla! 333

This is a great analysis. Your playing clearly shows how intently you’ve listened to Pantera and it comes out in how talented you’ve become. Keep shredding for Texas! Have a nice day.

You're carrying the torch and keeping his legacy alive, I respect that so much.

Dimebag is still my favorite guitarist. He had so much heart, so much soul, so much talent, great stage presence and such a great sound, most of all, such a great human being. ❤ R.I.P Dimebag Darrell Abbott. RE-SPECT 👊

Mad respect for having Dime's solo work on vinyl. I love that album! Ireally with they had put more of his solo work!

Damn this was great hearin Dime explain his shit again, dude makes me laugh in the best way every time. R.I.P. DIME GETCHA FUCKIN PULL!!! 🤘🤘

His style is so unique and his talent was so part of his dna, that I don't think you can get that from a book or teacher.

You rock Kayla. Thanks for sharing some of Dime’s magic.

You are exactly right. I've always ran my guitar style through his way of thinking, it's made me find my style and what I love. I'm not the worst but I'm not the best. The feel is everything. You're awesome and I love that you appreciate Dime as much as I do. Cheers!

Make me cry thinking about how great they were and the fact I’m old enough to have seen their shows and never did. Legends.

Great video! I too have watched literally every video there is of Dime and Pantera online. At first, I was wanting to know scales and everything hat he used, but then I realized that it's like, yeah he has his pentatonic shapes, but he plays each and every note with conviction and gut feeling, even if it's fast! He's not just jerking off all over the neck for the sake of it, but playing the part that the song (or jam) needs. I think this level of maturity is what a lot of people overlook in Dime's playing. They want the impressive speed over how the riff grooves and how the hooks pull you in, but I'll take a good groove over speed any day, that's for sure! Hope you make more of these types of videos because I think they hit home to a lot of your viewers, including myself!

It's great to discover somebody else who appreciates Dimebag, and who's analyzed his guitar playing philosophy. R.I.P. Dime.

Super cool you’re into Dime so much! He has always been one of my favorite players. I think you nailed it too! Really good points and I fully agreed with all of them.

I saw Pantera play at an OzzFest many years ago and I was absolutely amazed at the energy that came out of that band. I’ll never forget it.

Great video. I love unpacking his playing. What a legend, he’ll never die.

I enjoyed how you used Dimes quotes as a reference. I totally agree what you said and can tell you are a true fan. He is my favorite guitar player and 3 of my top 10 are from Texas.

Unique insights. Great video. You've inspired me. One thing I think made Dime unique was his tone...He spent a lot of time getting his sound exactly right and it made him stand out. That is what he had in common with Eddie van Halen, and that's something a lot of other (otherwise great) players lack.

Dime was all heart and soul and knew how to throw the speed and tech stuff in gracefully. He is responsible for a lot of how I play and write. I’m not saying I sound anything like him but it was hearing him that changed the way I did everything and I would never have developed my bends and vibrato and the groove I have in my riffs without his influence. Great video Kayla! Always look forward to watching your videos. 🤘

Hearing those interviews really drives home just how much influence Pantera and Dimebag have had on my life. I can't begin to imagine just how many people they similarly inspired.

Texas. Thats definatley a huge ingredient to their sound. I was stationed there for years in the Army and I can atest, You can literally hear "Texas" in their music.

Thanks for sharing that Dime interview. You commentary on his style is spot on.

My favorite guitar player ever (I know this is extremely cliched) was the great Eddie Van Halen. And Dime was clearly a big Eddie guy. And, like Eddie, he found his own voice on guitar that, as soon as you heard it, you said "that's Dimebag". And I agree with the bit about Dime having that soul like so many great southern/Texan based guitar players. I'm a big Billy Gibbons guy and Billy had a style and a groove to his guitar playing that was unmistakably influenced by his Texan roots. Texas really has produced some fantastic guitar players

I seen Pantera in 1992 / 95 . And everything you're talking about here. I could see and feel , watching Dime play. It was something I'll never forget.

The clinic video is crazy insightful about understanding how Dime approached guitar. When people would ask him questions and he would give answers like “you just go for it, you know” it made me realize why nobody will ever match him he was one of one.

Yeah! I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm a big PanterA fan. I'm old and lucky enough to have seen them live, at a metal festival in coupus christi, Texas back in the year 2000. Best concer ever to this date. I am mexican and I could have never dreamed of seeing them in Texas, except I was at a christian baording school in Kingsville at that time. I was sent there by my parents because I was a problem pastor's kid. I had absolutely fallen in love with the band back in 1996, when I heard them first on my favorite album is TGSTK. Maaaan... Texas musicians do have a very special vibe. In the short three years I went to highschool in Texas, I saw many musicias and all blew my mind. From the marching bands in Texas A&M at kingskille, to the presbyterian church organ player, to the san antonio music festival, to bands performing at malls, restaurants, all kinds of music. Man.... When i got back to mexico, I became a musician. So... I just love you channel and i have only seen three videos...

Just found your channel tonight. Love your break down here, and of course am also a huge Pantera fan. Was lucky enough to see them live. After the concert we went to a bar where a great Pantera tribute band was playing, and guess who showed up? Dimebag! It was an amazing night. (The guitar player in the tribute band broke a string while soloing in front of Dimebag.)

Really good info and a unique perspective on someone so ubiquitous to metal guitar. I think this is why nobody has really been able to show very much Dime influence in their sound, because like you said, they're focusing on the technical aspects and missing the forest for the trees. It was the feel that set him apart more than the notes played. Eric Johnson is another good example of a Texas player that brings that feel to his playing.

Absolutely loved your take and discussion on Dime's guitar philosophy. I think you nailed a lot of great aspects of his guitar playing and influences that I am sure played a large role in his style. Thank you so much for keeping the spirit of Dime alive. I started listening to him in high school just months before his death, and was so saddened by it. He quickly became one of my biggest influences in guitar and music as a whole not only as a musician but as a genuine human being. Love your channel. Getcha Pull! #RIPDime&Vinny

Pantera took a bit to find its groove (so to speak), but when they did, they had something magical. Each was capable of much more than they usually unleashed, letting those moments come when they needed to. Dime may not have been a top technical player, but the way he played went far beyond his knowledge of music theory and let him stand out.

Kayla - we share a deep love for Pantera and Dime's amazing contribution to metal. I so enjoy listening to your thoughtful perspective on what distinguished his playing from all others. Just want you to know you are appreciated and your guitar chops rock my world. \m/

Great video! Dime was one of a kind. Thanks for linking the 1992 interview. I hadn't heard it before. Lots of great info there.

One of the things I'm most proud of is getting to see Pantera at Great Woods amphitheater on the '96 Ozzfest tour. Dime was on fire that night and even though we were in the cheap seats he took time during one of his solos to point up to us and put a hand to his ear then smile and nod. Man...when Dime smiled it was hard to not smile along with him. The dude was pure southern-friend Texas friendly. Just a good guy gone too soon. His brother, too. I bought a Dean MLX the day Dime died and it's been my main guitar since. RIP Dime & Vinnie.

never delete this video, i want to rewatch this video year by year, great explanation representation of pantera's "style"

Good video. Man, I miss dime. Loved his straight from the heart approach. The guy really had his heart in it, and it shows. If you haven't seen it yet, check out dimebag's home videos with him talking about his writing process.

Your commitment to the sheer art of not only being an amazing shredder but someone who understands and plays with feel brings hope to this old sludge punk bass player who is a true music fan. I look forward to seeing more of your videos, your skills, and to see them grow over time. I hope to see more videos of stuff you have written soon! I bet you could make some amazing original things. Start small, just do a killer riff and something pretty and awesome over it... The Charles Berthoud method where you just make a 1-2 minute piece of music and end it... just enough to whet the whistle as the phrase goes... keep rockin'!

Dime is by far and away my favorite guitarist of all time. I feel that without growing up with a drummer, he wouldn’t be Dime. That groove sense comes from that. Sooo many things set him apart, but I think that’s the biggest one. Love that you’re keeping Dimes name and legacy out there. Won’t be another one of him…

I miss that dude so much. Glad we got all the great stuff recorded to dig on.

Kayla. Such a breath of fresh air. So glad I found you and your channel. Look forward to watching more. Thanks for reminding me I used to study Dime and I still can play some of it. I’ve been needing some musical inspiration. Lately I Just feel like one of the musicians on the titanic…

I was lucky to meet, hang out and see Dime play many times back in the day. Not only was he a phenomenal guitarist but was one of the nicest guys in music. His music inspired me in many ways.

Dime made me love metal even more when his music entered my brain in 1990. Over and out and 5 minutes will always be my favorite solos forever. Very good video as well by the way.

Kayla, it's all about the groove! Great list and nice to see some love for Pantera as a band. I used to carry a pick signed by Rex waiting for a chance to pull and out and jam some pantera tunes with some other musicians sadl i lost my wallet and that pick but still Rex, Dime, Vinny and Phil are a major ispiration for me too.

I'm a big theory guy. Studied orchestration and classical music. I always loved metal bands but I also love old blues, bluegrass and country. It took me ages to learn how to play country licks. Then one day I stopped reaching for scales and theory and I took a deep look at what is twang and I realized it was mixing major and minor. Then I looked at blues and tried to figure out what was a blue note. It's the space between major and minor. It's taken me 25yrs to figure these things out and Dime just instinctively knew it. He knew way more theory than he'd like to admit because his ear was so good.

I was at work the other day, and the topic of a dead pop star and how long it'd been since came up, when I mentioned remembering every detail about the moment I heard that Dime was killed. When 1 guy immediately asked, "who's Dime bag Darrell?", It took all my strength not to slap the taste out of his mouth! So good on you for keeping his name alive, so the younger folks can get a chance to be blessed by his playing and personality the same way we luckily were. He was probably my most important influence, not just in playing guitar, but in attitude, and not taking things too seriously. He seemed to find a way to enjoy every day, even if it was by ruining someone else's with an epic prank lol. 😆🤘🍻

Hi Kayla, Excellent evaluation. Playing by ear will most certainly develop new skills and enhancements. Dime’s playing and personality influenced so many players. He truly was one of the greatest legends on and off stage. Thank you.

I'm late to the comments, but I just discovered you a short while back. This is one of the most accurate videos I have seen on Dime/Pantera and their philosophy outright. Every point is right on the point from everything I know. Great stuff! Also, always kick up that Texas Pride! It's well deserved. I know I do. Keep'em coming. I really enjoy nearly everything you do. I'm trying to get caught up on your back catalog of vids.

I agree. Passion man. Dime's solos are just like... That thin line between absolute fury, and complete serenity.

Lucky to see him live in 2004 in flint Michigan no other guitar player has had a more inpack on me then him its hard to listen to dime sometimes knowing he's gone.... But will never be forgotten always will be in conversation on one of the best to ever play the get Fiddle

Awesome video, Kayla. You made some points I hadn't considered! Great video and awesome work on the fiddle. I hope you consider doing a solo cover of 'Hardlines and sunken cheeks'. I think you would kill it!

Dime & Pantera are undeniable, great video! I also love the EVH influence, especially when he absolutely ignored a scale and just run a figure up & down the neck.

That was awesome! I never heard those interviews before. But you are right on... Dime was so different and every piece of the song fit perfectly for the song because he, Vinny, Rex and Phil all played from their hearts! When I listen to Pantera, I can feel their souls! You're awesome! Thank you so much! I hope you get to play with them sometime! Getcha pull!!!

Thank for you sharing this! And the link to the full interview! It’s great hear about this sort of stuff specifically, since nowadays metal is getting nerdier and more math oriented. Not to take anything from the heavy hitters out there today, but groove is so important to me. It’s paramount! And I just learned you’re from Texas, I’m so jealous! 🇺🇸 🍻

He's my idol. i had the chance to shake his hand, we said we love eachother, shared few shots and beer. 2nd happiest day of my life....6 months later a piece of my soul died with him. i'm happy i was able to tell him and Vinnie thank you for being there when i was all alone as a teen.

Dime was born to play guitar. Music ran through his veins. He had more blues and soul than most blues players. His lead in "Floods" still moves me to this day. It's haunting... Great video! 💚🎸

yeah that interview was /is just soooooooo awesome!!! i also love that video of Dime where he explains how he hits those high notes.

Your love for Dime's playing is inspiring and I can say I feel the same! The first time I listened to it, I felt something I loved instantly and I've been hooked ever since!

Very insightful. I've always loved him. Being from Dallas myself he was a huge inspiration to the whole scene. If your band played somewhere that Pantera played that was a big deal and many beers were drunk that night. Rip Dime Legends Never Die.

Growing up in Iran, where musical activities are heavily banned (possessing physical/digital copies , listening to music, playing an instrument etc etc..) Before internet (80s~90s), and no TAB book being allowed into the country. These were the reasons I had to learn everything by ear. It helped me big time

This makes total sense to me and just makes we wanna work harder. My creativity comes from me and no one else.

I really like these videos, I love hearing about Dime and reading the discussions, that’s totally cool you are from Texas too! I wish I could have met him or seen him play live. Thank you to everyone for making this so cool

Great video. Totally agree with the points you make. Dime's leads I've always said are pure soul and attitude. Every single note he Fuckin means it, it's not just for show. And that's why he stands out from the crowed. The notes he plays, and the structure just wrench your guts and your heart.

Five more reasons he was the best. All of my favorite guitar players played the song, with the band, not just to show what they could do. Maybe my favorite ever is David Gilmour, and anyone can play most of what he did, but not only did he choose to do it before someone else did, but his tone and feel were unparalleled. I think Dime was much in that same vein, faster, more virtuosic, and more brutal, to be sure, but the same basic philosophy to playing and it was GOOOOOOOOD…

This Is THE MOST EXTENSIVE COVERAGE OF DIME Ever Made!!! Great Documentary and Memorial to Dime.

I'm the same way. Don't know many scales, can't read music or not into books. But know the fretboard because of practice and patience. I learned to play as a young kid. My father probably played guitar for me while in the womb. I remember dragging around a strat when I was 5 or 6. The bridge and nut were locking. I busted a machine head and my dad put the guitar away. Then I got this classical guitar with a steel tailpiece bridge with hinges so it could string up with steel strings. Years later I'd ask my dad to teach me how to play, and he just handed me the guitar to learn, basically, "Here you go, learn". My dad would learn songs watching Grand Ol Opry stealing licks from guitarists on TV. He was a talented bluegrass player who knew people in the industry. People who've played with Lanois, and The Band. Now I'm more of a songwriter with guitar, always have been. I also picked up playing drums just before high school and have stuck with both and I'm almost 40. With drums, I like learning different techniques learning songs on Spotify or other platforms.

your perspective is pretty amazing and intelligent , you made me think a little deeper than i usually do .... dime was an awesome master of the guitar ... where would he be today? ... keep up your style of video , its so much needed to keep brains functioning in this brain dead time , very refreshing and appreciated! :)

I think what really defined Dimebag early on was that he was a huge fan of guitar players like Ace Frehley so he really had that gut passion for the guitar that made him really dig deep into guitar playing. You can hear through out the albums a lot of differnt influenced sounds from players around him like Randy Rhodes, Eddie, Ted Nugent, Glenn Tipton etc. so I think he always had that deep passion from he's youth all the way through.

I agree with everything you said, especially the theory/scale part got me. It's amazing that dime knew kind of the same amount of scale as me (except that I have yet to know the blues scale) and with that small arsenal he made goddamn unique albums... Always thought it's more difficult to be effective with something simple than getting everybody's attention with exotic scales and whatnot. He was all about FEEL. Every single note of his just screamed AWESOMENESS and sparked EMOTIONS.

I love this, I always thought Dime was on his own planet in terms of guitar playing and I did listen to that "Lost tapes" segment. The dude was like the Kobe Bryant of guitar. He did what he felt was necessary to take himself and the team to another level.

That Kramer is sick. Thanks for keeping Dime's memory alive with this video.

It’s a pet peeve of mine that people who don’t like heavy music think Pantera is just another screaming metal band. It’s all a bout that groove and it’s cool to see the appreciation of that isn’t going to die with my generation.

Subbed, I'm so happy to see people still play this stuff like you do, and well. I saw the august 1 2001 show in Winnipeg, the last show they ever did in North America, and I'll never forget it. You play dimes stuff so good it's crazy, I'm sure he would be proud. I miss Pantera so much, please cover the solo from The Sleep !

Very well stated! There’s a natural, maybe unnamed feel that is particular to hard rock / metal. It’s rare and it can’t be forced during studio production time. It just connects the musicians as if there’s another member. Thank you for putting your videos on KZfaq.

I was captivated by the content and I figured damn she must have a crap ton of subscribers and I was shocked, your content is way more in depth and entertaining than most others.

I am totally agree with the points you've mentioned. As we all can hear through the tapes, PanterA was a solid mechanism (if we could accept this terms) formed by 4 square-shaped balls musician. Each of them played for the others with soul and passion and the sinergy that they builded up is tangible in every bootleg 1 cam record of PanterA performing live and of course in their album. A little personal note that I want to add, Dime IS my best guitarist in the world, from here and beyond. Period. He was a genius and innovator of the electric guitar playing and the floyd rose use. He is still reignin. For the eternity. ⚡ Thank you for this video, I've enjoyed it very much.

Its so awesome to see passionate Dime fans. Great video.

awesome video - i'm so so so glad i found your channel...i instantly subscribed! i've always felt like an imposter because i'm a guitarist who noodles and just has fun via feel, rather than theory - however having heard that dime (and yourself, if i'm not mistaken?) aren't theory geeks has made me feel better and less self conscious. keep up the amazing work, you're crushing it!

Great video! I think music is passion come to life, or it is to me, it’s feeling bursting forth. I honestly can’t put it in words. Anyway, I’m a fellow Texan I have horrible memories of being in school & being constantly harassed about the music I listened to,(everyone listened to country) my passion for Rock n Roll has never gone away, no matter how old I get.

Great vid! I just found your channel and Subbed. Super cool Kramer too. Glad to see the "youngsters" appreciating the Masters like Dime. His, and Vinny's, #1 greatest skill as a musician was relentless groove and swing at all times. Shredding is fun, "but it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing." Pantera was basically the heaviest Blues band of all time. Keep rockin'! \m/

I totally agree with their analogy of groove and feel; In my opinion, Cemetery Gates and Walk are fantastic examples that almost went down the memory hole until I saw your Cowboys from Hell upload pop on my feed. Would be killer to see some original composition even if the videos end up being progress to a completed piece. Keep it up🇮🇪🍻🇮🇪

I grew up in the 80’s. Love my Metal music 🤘! 💯 % respect to you please don’t ever change!

As a multi-instrumentalist myself, I agree with everything your sharing in this video!

I think everything you said is pretty spot on... RIP Dime one of my biggest influences for sure!

Hey Kayla, I'm really enjoying your videos and definitely appreciate a voice to go along with the fantastic guitar playing! I definitely agree with you. A really salient point you touched on was the SONGS. You could take out the guitar solos and Pantera would still melt your face off. But the way Dimebag would play his solos, with the feel and the lyrical content, would always be such icing on the cake, and fit the song. Dude, I could go on ad nauseam, but I'll spare the internet, lol. Btw, yeah, you holding a guitar for that long and not playing it is kinda funny. Please prepare to blow my face off again any time you like...

I think that you hit the nail on the head! This is how I've felt about Pantera's sound for so long. It makes me happy to hear someone else put it to words. You are an amazing guitar player. keep up the great work!

Dime was amazingly good at what jazz players try to do and be when they improvise. There are people from the jazz world who will tell you that the notes don't even matter. They know all the theory in the world and they will just try to stay in the pocket and play things with interesting rhythms. As far as this concept being applied in a metal context , it's funny that I was made aware of this by two metal/rock players who are pretty damn well versed in theory. Joe Satriani said ( im paraphrasing because I can't remember the word-for-word quote ) " ...once you learn where certain notes are that you want to stop on an milk for all they're worth , whatever you do in between them doesn't really matter. " And the other one is from the LEAST likely " theory guy" you would expect to address this. Of all people , Yngwie Malmsteen said in an instructional video " ... just figure something out and play it . It doesn't matter if it's correct music theory. If it sounds good , it's good ."

Dime not only sparked my love of playing but through the home videos etc. I watched them 1000s of times growing up they shaped who i am an how i live. My liver hates me lol. Such a chill an awesome guy like me lol.