“The (MySpace) bulletin blast on the Dimebag Darrell tribute book contest was suppose to be released the week prior to Dec 8th and was mistakenly released the week of. We sincerely apologize to any and all that may have been offended or disrespected in any manner. Thank you."
DIMEBAG DARRELL, the world famous guitar great of PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN, was shot a total of five times at point blank range and killed on the stage of the ALROSA VILLA in Columbus, Ohio on December 8, 2004 (the anniversary of the death of John Lennon, who died in similar shooting himself.)
Here is a copy of the bulletin in question:
There was, is and never will be NONELOUDER than DIMEBAG!!! He was one guitarist who ruled them all. Next week marks the tragic 4th anniversary of his passing and celebrate his undying legacy and the release of DIMEBAG DARRELL: HE CAME TO ROCK, the first authorized book chronically the metal legend, NONELOUDER & BIG VIN RECORDS are giving away 50 books – autographed by none other than his legendary drummer brother – VINNIE PAUL! Click here for details on how to enter to win your autographed copy:
"DIMEBAG DARRELL: HE CAME TO ROCK" contains over 400 pictures of Dimebag along with a biography of his life written by authors Susan Doll and David Morrow ("Elvis, Forever In The Groove", "Marilyn Monroe: Her Life And Legend"). Also included are personal tributes from a number of metal's most prominent musicians, among them SLAYER's Kerry King, ANTHRAX's Scott Ian and OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's Zakk Wylde. The DVD portion of the package consists of the previously released "DimeVision – Vol 1: That's The Fun I Have", complete with never-before-seen bonus footage. The book was compiled by Vinnie and his father Jerry Abbott and has been in the works for more than a year.
Need to pick one up for the holidays? See one of these fine retailers:
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