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Dimebag Hardware

Scott — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:17:40 +0000

First let us put to rest everyone screaming about cashing in on Dimebag’s death and legacy. I know I have said something about it in the past but then we would have to say the same thing about people like Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix. The fact is that Rita and Vin are not sitting back and putting money in to this to get it going and gloating in hopes that Dimebag’s death will rake in a boat load of money. It was Dime’s vision and idea. They just brought it to life after his death. He was loved by these two people probably more than anyone else and they feel they can celebrate his memory by producing T-shirts and so on. People will buy them in celebration of their love of Dime as well. With that said, let’s move on…

Now I don’t know exactly who is designing this stuff but I’m not finding many of the Dimebag Hardware T-shirts appealing but that’s just my personal opinion. I really only like the two I have pictured (click images for a larger view). You can check out more of the designs and other products there as well. Some of this stuff is kind of pricey, but you’d spend more on a t-shirt at most concerts. There’s not a whole available just yet, but give it some time.

Image Source: Dimbag Hardware Store

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End Of March Metal Meltdown

Scott — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:16:20 +0000

The month of March was quite interesting. A lot of great things happened for me and a few great CD’s came out this month. I gave away some cool prizes and the first batch of the MetalMartyr.Com Compilations went out as well. Below is a list of links to some of this months posts that I think are worth a re-run.

The RIAA is still relentless about screwing artist out of money they get from settlements from illegal, Read about it here

I gave a list of My top 10 songs and cds this year. Some are new and some are old favorites. Check them out. Metal Martyr Top 10

I had a chance to check out a great show the beginning of the month and I got video Interviews with All That Remains Phil Labonte (Part 1 and Part 2), Light This City’s Laura Nichol and Ben Murray, and Black Tide.

Metallica Is Reissuing older releases on Vinyl.

Creator Destructor Records is a label operated by Light This City’s Drummer Ben Murray. Starting small but sure to get much bigger.

The Metal Potential Of 2008 is going to be great with all the great bands releasing new work and touring this year.

Sub-genre Hatred is never ending. Do you hate Metalcore?

I did a review of Marc Canter’s Book Reckless Road, the first years of Guns N Roses. I also called Slash Saul Rosenburg when his real name is Saul Hudson. Must have heard The Jerky Boys say Saul Rosenburg a few too many times and it stuck in my head.

I did a quick interview with Troy Medlin (T-Roy) of Southern Sludge Metal Band Sourvein here.

Metal has never been really radio friendly except on satellite radio

Do you think DragonForce’s song Through The Fire And Flames compares to the classic Eddie Van Halen Solo song Eruption? Let me know.

Black Tide released Light From Above on Interscope records and the Cavalera brother reunited for the Cavalera Conspiracy. Is there a possibility of a Sepultura reunion?

I did a quick review on As I Lay Dying’s First Recordings on The Long March

I talked about My favorite Concert and stepped away from Metal for a moment and talked about Straight Edge Punk legends Minor Threat.

Dimebag Hardware Clothing Line is up and running.

In Flames Release A Sense Of Purpose tomorrow. I got a copy early and I love it!

Metal fans are like rabid Pitbulls and sometimes we turn on our own. Read about it in I Am Hated part 1 and Part 2.

That’s about it for the month of March. If you want to see what else got posted this month, Click here.

As for me, I’m going to take the rest of the evening easy, throw some new Ernie Balls on my Ibanez and play around a bit. See you next month and thanks for coming!

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Dimebag Hardware Clothing Line

Scott — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:45:43 +0000

Dimebag Hardware, a small clothing line dedicated to the memory of Dimebag Darrell Abbott is up and running at dimebaghardware.com. By clicking on the pictures of the t-shirts on the site it will take you directly to Guitarcenter.com where you can purchase the t-shirts at very fair prices. This is just the beginning of the clothing line and I expect more accessories and camouflage cargo shorts soon. A lot of people are going to say it’s another way to make money from a deceased metal icon. But I think it’s more of a way to pay tribute and show your love for one of the best and most creative guitar players to ever grace our ears in the world of metal. RIP DIME!

Click on the picture to go to guitarcenter.com (The Source of the image) and check out other Dimebag Hardware available.

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