

1: That’s The Fun I Have”, fans of “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott and his work with PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN were afforded the chance to see into the world of the legendary guitarist. Dimebag helped me mold the sound of Kyng through his music and I will always have a massive place in my heart for him, Rita Haney and the entire Pantera family.” We are proud once again to play ‘Dimebash’ 2018 because the proceeds always go to a good cause and a life is celebrated. The details to this story are very long-winded, but let’s just say it involved a couple of acoustics guitars and Dave Grohl.

One of the greatest memories of my career happened at ‘Dimebash’ 2016 when I had the pleasure of playing Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’.

Kyng’s Eddie Veliz says: “‘Dimebash’ is one of the best shows/parties Kyng has played.
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And keeping Dime’s party tradition in full bloom.” Pantera’s Rex Brown adds: “‘Dimebash’, to me, is the epitome of celebrating his life and music all in one night! He was always about camaraderie, brotherhood and a killer f*ckin time! ‘Dimebash’ smokes on.” So many friends and musicians show up and it’s like a family reunion. The afterparty is sponsored by Modelo, Riazul, QSC, Roland, SiriusXM Liquid Metal, Rock’d Vodka and Monster Energy, and will also be hosted by Jose Mangin.įor both events, all proceeds will benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, Kitten Rescue LA, and Kyng’s GoFundMe campaign set up to help them recover stolen gear and transportation.ĭoug Pinnick of King’s X says,”I love being a part of ‘Dimebash’. The taco metal afterparty will be 21+ and will feature Whiskeydick, Kyng and all-female Pantera cover band Cowgirls From Hell. Tickets are available via “Dimebash” will feature an unprecedented all-star jam featuring members of bands such as Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Fear Factory, Armored Saint, King’s X, Ace Freshley, Kyng, Cypress Hill, Biohazard, Powerflo, Fireball Ministry, Prong, Act Of Defiance, and more to come!Īn official afterparty, presented by Affliction, will take place at Affliction Soundstage (1799 Apollo Ct., Seal Beach, CA) with doors opening at 10:30 p.m. The event is all ages and costs only $33 at the door. The event will be hosted by SiriusXM’s Jose Mangin and sponsored by Rock’D Vodka, Dean Guitars, Affliction Clothing, Dunlop and Metal Blade Records. My Abbott brothers.Santa Ana’s Observatory OC will host “Dimebash”, a tribute to late Pantera guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, on Thursday, January 25. I do love you” We hugged again.❣️ I can never thank you two enough for the beautiful life you both have given me. The last time we saw each other in Tampa, back in April, I told you that I knew you loved me because Darrell loved me, but that sometimes you just loved me” You gave me a big ol’ Vinnie Paul style hug and said “your right. and to know in the end here in this world, that Riggs still felt the same. through thick and thin even when I wasn’t sure. Vinnie has always been my “big bro Riggs” for 43 yrs. Darrell has always been my heart through thick and thin even when I didn’t know, even when I made mistakes, he forgave me 100%. I will always love you both and I will always fly your flag strong and proud. you both carried me through your lives and gave me your all. I love you two so differently but yet both so dearly. but the emotions are so much more powerful than anything that I could ever say. Thank you all❣️ I wish I could put into words what Dime and Vinnie mean to me. It has taken me a while to reach out and thank everyone for all of their love and support. I can never thank you two enough for the beautiful life you both have given me. I will always love you both and I will always fly your flag strong and proud.ĭarrell has always been my heart through thick and thin even when I didn’t know, even when I made mistakes, he forgave me 100%.

I wish I could put into words what Dime and Vinnie mean to me.
