haVoc 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 Take this for what it is....... rumor for now. Link forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Metal Maniac 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 From what I can see of the links on that forum, the shooting did occur...but no one is really sure WHO got shot yet. Still...beyond fucked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 They're reporting two band members were shot now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mindless_Aggression Report post Posted December 9, 2004 I'm gonna bet at least 9 more posts before someone wishes this had happened to Papa Roach/Linkin Park/Fred Durst. Tis a shame if this turns out to be as bad as it sounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 Whoa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Metal Maniac 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 http://www.nbc4i.com/news/3983630/detail.html A link, for those desiring better sources then a messageboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 thats fucked up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giuseppe Zangara 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 I never would've clicked on this thread had the title not been in all caps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 Not good... At Least 3 Dead, 4 Wounded In Nightclub Shooting Witnesses: Alleged Guman Went Onto Stage, Fired Shots POSTED: 10:32 pm EST December 8, 2004 UPDATED: 11:25 pm EST December 8, 2004 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- At least three people died and four 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, NBC 4's David Wayne reported. 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. The club 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 Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, formerly of the group Pantera. The pair were joined by vocalist Patrick Lachman and bassist Bobzilla, according to their Web site. Police did not release the identities of the shooting victims. Watch NBC 4 and refresh nbc4i.com for additional information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Metal Maniac 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 So, it seems pretty likely that Dimebag is indeed dead, but it has yet to be confirmed. No names yet. But two band members are dead, and from reports, Dimebag DID get shot. EDIT: COLUMBUS, Ohio -- At least three people died and four 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 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. 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. God. Damn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mindless_Aggression Report post Posted December 9, 2004 I hope Bobzilla's not dead. I don't know the man but no one deserves to die with that curse of a nickname over them in their final hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 RIP Dimebag I'm gonna be pissed if MTV ignores this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 Wonder what Rex and Phil have to say about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest HungryJack Report post Posted December 9, 2004 Man, thats fucking BRUTAL. And of course , this begs the question, did the fans get refunds??? Did any of them dip their ticket stubs in Dimebags blood??? THAT would be hardcore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 ...I think what's weirder is that I was just on a Pantera kick last week, listening to Vulgar a whole lot. RIP Dimebag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 Wow. That's terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 People on the Damageplan board are saying Vinnie is dead too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Shadow Behind You Report post Posted December 9, 2004 Unbelieveable. This...i can't believe this. A friend of mine said he was going to this show. I'm going to try to get in touch with him tonight. This is sad. RIP Dimebag and the other victims. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 I'm going to listen to "Walk" now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted December 9, 2004 Oh fucking great...why'd it have to be Columbus of all places. Go give Cincy or Dayton a bad name, you fuck. Or better yet, follow them to Michigan and do it in that cess pool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Shadow Behind You Report post Posted December 9, 2004 Someone dies in a horrible manner and all you can say is "Why my hometown?" (Im assuming). I've been to Alrosa a few times so it's basically pretty big for me to hear that it could have happened when i was there. This is a major music story (and I'm sure MTV will neglect it). I think you should refrain from bitching about the location. Besides, Columbus doesn't need help getting a bad name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickster 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 Five Dead Include Gunman in Ohio Shooting 9 minutes ago U.S. National - AP COLUMBUS, Ohio - A man walked onstage in a crowded nightclub during a rock concert Wednesday night and opened fire, killing at least four people and wounding at least two others before he was shot to death by police, authorities said. The man began shooting during the show at the Alrosa Villa and opened fire on members of the heavy metal band Damageplan just after they had begun playing, a witness said. The witness said the gunman initially sought out the band's guitarist, who went by the name "Dimebag Darrel." According to the band's Web site, the guitarist is a former member of the heavy metal band Pantera. Columbus police spokesman Sgt. Brent Mull said a police officer shot and killed the gunman. It wasn't immediately clear whether the officer was already at the show or had responded to an emergency call. Authorities didn't immediately provide the identities of the victims. The witness, 22-year-old Chris Couch, said the shooting occurred about 30 seconds after Damageplan had begun playing. Couch, who was standing about 30 feet away from the stage, noticed a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt and hockey jersey walk up to the stage, followed by a bouncer and another club employee. The man in the jersey climbed onto the stage, started yelling and shot the guitarist five or six times at close range, Couch said. Couch said the gunman also shot a bouncer who pulled him off the musician. At that point, Couch and a friend headed for the exit along with a tide of hundreds of fans. "It was definitely a grudge. It was against something," Couch said. Amanda Stankus, 19, who attended the show with Couch, said she initially thought the shooting was part of the show. "I just saw the guitarist fall down, and we decided to get out of there," said Stankus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted December 9, 2004 I'm not really surprised. The people around here that go to these shows are complete savages. I haven't gone near a concert in Columbus since some guy got stabbed to death at the Newport a few years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LooneyTune Report post Posted December 9, 2004 God... Damn. That's fucked up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BX 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 Holy fucking shit... this is surreal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 What is wrong with the Midwest? Where was AoO this evening? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JebusNassedar Report post Posted December 9, 2004 What is wrong with the Midwest? Where was AoO this evening? I'd laugh if that wasn't so...sensible. *refrains from Orton pic* Seriously. This is just...odd. RIP Dimebag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Evolution Report post Posted December 9, 2004 I'm gonna be pissed if MTV ignores this. Given that Pantera was featured on one of their most popular shows multiple times (Beavis and BUTT-Head), and also given that you can't deny that Pantera has status in the history of metal music, not to mention the circumstances in which this all happened...I don't think they can ignore it. I can't imagine that they'd make a big deal over it like they would for someone like Left Eye or Aaliyah, but they won't ignore it. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1494653/1...?headlines=true Dimebag Darrell, Three Others Killed In Bizarre Ohio Concert Shooting 12.09.2004 2:10 AM EST Unidentified man jumps on stage and shoots band members, others. Dimebag Darrell, guitarist for Pantera and Damage Plan, was one of at least four people fatally wounded during a bizarre shooting at a concert in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday night. According to Columbus NBC affiliate NBC4, Dimebag — real name Darrell Abbott — and one of his bandmates were among the fatalities resulting from the incident, which occurred during a Damage Plan performance at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus. Authorities did not release the name of the other deceased band member to NBC4. Columbus police told MTV News that a total of four people were killed and two wounded, and that the death toll included the assailant. One witness told the NBC affiliate that a man jumped onto the stage during the first song of the band's set and began firing a gun. According to the witness, the man fired several shots at the band before being tackled by club security. One of the survivors is in critical condition at a local hospital, while another is in fair condition. "A Columbus police officer, when he arrived, engaged the shooter, and the shooter is also dead, and if the officer hadn't acted when he did and how he did, we'd probably be looking at more dead, because this guy was actively shooting," Sergeant Brent Mull, public information officer, told MTV News. "We have 200-plus patrons that we have sequestered inside three city buses," Sergeant Mull explained. "We are interviewing them one by one. The ones that were inside and witnessed this, ran for their lives and were in fear for their lives. They are victims too, and we want to take care of them." As news of Dimebag's bizarre and tragic demise rippled through the metal community, the news was met with shock and sadness. "I'm speechless," friend and Rob Zombie/Ozzy Osbourne bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson said. "This is totally unreal. Dimebag is a f---ing legend and this is total bull----." "This is insane and this is beyond travesty," Killswitch Engage frontman, and former Damage Plan tour partner, Howard Jones said. "This is beyond anything I've ever heard. This shouldn't happen in or outside of the rock and metal community. He will be missed and mourned as a person, as a musician, and as a friend." — Robert Mancini and Ryan Downey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBright7831 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2004 I'm gonna bet at least 9 more posts before someone wishes this had happened to Papa Roach/Linkin Park/Fred Durst. Or Ja Rule or Justin Timberlake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BrokenWings Report post Posted December 9, 2004 That is fucked....I hope more information about the motive is released soon. Damn. Rest in Peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
