In 2004, when D was taken from his friends and family forever was when I discovered my drumming skills. I hope I’m not being disrespectful to his family/friends/the ones he left (unwillingly) behind when I say this… Ever since I was 11, which was in 2004, I have had this euphoric, indescribable feelings when I play Panteras music that just cannot be fully explained. Have since 2004 been connected to them on a deeper, souls soul type of level. It’s almost as if his spirit, even though I never had the opportunity to be in his presence to truly know him, is there for me. Not only when I play but in everyday life. Even though I don’t feel worthy, I’m eternally grateful.

Posted @withregram • @panteraplanet In honor of Jason Newsted's 59th birthday, here's Dimebag with Jason at San Jose Event Center in 1994! 🎂 Jason took the stage to play Seek & Destroy and Whiplash with Pantera. 📸 by Greg Hostile • • • #pantera #dimebagdarrell #philanselmo #rexbrown #vinniepaul #metal #heavymetal #groovemetal #getchapull #thrashmetal #blacktoothgrin #cowboysfromhell #metalhead #diamonddarrell #damageplan #dimebag #panteraband #vulgardisplayofpower #dime #farbeyonddriven #dimebagdarrelllegacy #dimetime #panterafans #metalmusic #thegreatsoutherntrendkill #strongerthanall #heavymetalmusic #reinventingthesteel #cfh #panteraofficial https://www.instagram.com/p/Cau7b6Guojo/?utm_medium=tumblr

Metal Head and Doctor of Pain

Philip H Anselmo and The Illegals 2019