Before They Were Stars
HOT GALLERY: Heavy Metal Rockers—Before They Were Stars
What is heavy metal? For some people, that topic that can generate more controversy than religion or Tim Tebow. Over the years, metal has split into more genres and subgenres than we have room to list here. Bottom line: We say you know heavy metal when you hear it. So there. Now that that's settled, let's take a look at some of the heaviest rockers around before they were stars. By Brett Singer
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“Dimebag” Darrell Abbott in 2004
He was born Darrell Lance Abbott, but metal fans know him simply as Dimebag Darrell. As the lead guitarist for Pantera, he was rightly revered; check out this video compilation of his solos. When Pantera broke up in 2004, Dimebag formed a new group, Damageplan. Later that year, he was shot and killed onstage by Nathan Gale. But his legacy lives on, and fans are still discovering Dimebag Darrell’s awesome ax prowess.
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