Vinnie Paul: this is Dimebag Darrell's dirty riff-writing secret
Former Pantera drummer reveals the one thing you didn't know about Dimebag
Dimebag Darrell was best known for his unrelenting barrage of killer riffs, but as it turns out, he had a dirty songwriting secret, according to his brother and Pantera bandmate Vinnie Paul.
In a recent interview with Loudwire, which you can watch below, Vinnie reveals that Dime always kept a guitar and a tape recorder in his bathroom.
When Vinnie asked what they were doing there, Dime replied, "Man, that's where I write all my riffs - that's why my riffs are the shit!"
Vinnie continues, "He would have a bad experience at Taco Bell and write a song about it!"
That song - which actually exists - is among a host of rare Dimebag and Damageplan recordings that Vinnie plans to release at some point in the future, several of which feature Dimebag handling vocal duties, too.
We look forward to that. Until then, you'll find us on the loo/can.
For more Dimebag you might not have heard, check out these 7 rare performances you need to hear.
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Mike has been Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com since 2019, and an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict for far longer. He has a master's degree in journalism from Cardiff University, and 15 years' experience writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years of recording and live experience in original and function bands. During his career, he has interviewed the likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Radiohead's Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. His writing also appears in the The Cambridge Companion to the Electric Guitar. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock as Maebe.
