A number of metal and hard rock luminaries got together for a concert in celebration of late Pantera guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbot. The show, dubbed Dimebash 2010, celebrated his career and life and took place at the Key Club in West Hollywood, CA. Participating artists include:
Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)
Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead)
Kerry King (Slayer)
Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
Joey Jordison (Slipknot, etc.)
Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains)
Mike Inez (Alice In Chains)
Robb Flynn (Machine Head)
Phil Demmel (Machine Head)
John Boecklin (DevilDriver)
Maria Brink (In This Moment)
Tony Campos (Static-X)
Chuck Billy (Testament)
Members of Shinedown, Dio, PHILM, Armored Saint and more also took part in the festivities. All proceeds from the event, which was also professionally filmed for a future DVD release, will be donated to the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund.
For now, fan-filmed video footage from the event can be found below:
Performed by Dave Grohl, Mike Inez, Dave Lombardo and more
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqtKbdFWD9I
“This Love” (Pantera cover)
Performed by Maria Brink, Joey Vera, Joey Jordison and more
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqxJoljLALU
“Breaking The Law” (Judas Priest cover)
Performed by Maria Brink, etc.
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FChOIJfXg5k
“Fucking Hostile” (Pantera cover)
Performed by Robb Flynn, Kerry King, Dave Lombardo, Mike Inez
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFSsXebIia0
“Wish You Were Here” (Pink Floyd cover)
Performed by Jerry Cantrell, Mike Inez, Dave Lombardo, Robb Flynn
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2SYQm6I4qs
“Raining Blood” (Slayer cover)
Performed by Kerry King, Dave Lombardo, Phil Demmel, Chuck Billy
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWAQdBs4qMo