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I had to good fortune of meeting him several times, during my days working at Virgin and EMI in Dallas. Dimebag and Vinnie used to come to a lot of our shows to say hi to the rock stars and wish good luck to the new guys. I (and many folks in Dallas) had quite a few drinks on his tab.
They loved to walk into a club and buy everyone a round. He seemed a really nice and humble guy.

Good gosh. And those guys had moms and dads and sisters and brothers and grandparents whose lives are now destroyed.

ph4ever wrote:I just think of the irony that this occured on the anniversary of Lennon's death.

I agree. I wonder if the shooter had a copy of "Catcher in the Rye" on his person...

Shooting Victims, Suspected Gunman Being Remembered
5 People Die In Nightclub Shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Some people who knew Nathan "Nate" Gale said Thursday that the heavy metal music fan had a quick temper.


Nathan Gale


Gale, 25, was the man who police said shot and killed four people inside the Alrosa Village nightclub Wednesday night.

A Columbus police officer who was called to the scene shot and killed Gale as he was holding a hostage, authorities said.

Gale was a 1998 Marysville High School graduate and lived in an apartment in downtown Marysville, NBC 4's Holly Hollingsworth reported.

He served in the United States Marine Corps from February 2002 through November 2003, but did not serve his full term, Hollingsworth reported. The USMC would not give the circumstances of his discharge, Hollingsworth reported.

While some in the community said Gale had a quick temper, others said he was a good-natured person.

Mikayla Weitzenecker, who works at Maggie's Restaurant in Marysville, said Gale was in the restaurant this week and said he loved children.

"He always played with the little ones when he was in here," Weitzenecker said. "He was just a real gentle guy. He seemed like a big old teddy bear to me. I never would have thought what made him do that."

Erin Halk


Erin Halk


One of the shooting victims grew up in Upper Arlington, NBC 4's Elizabeth Scarborough reported.

Erin Halk, 29, graduated from Upper Arlington High School and served in the United States Marine Corps.

He was working at music venues throughout Columbus and was setting up stages for bands and working security. He was working at the Damageplay concert at Alrosa Villa, Scarborough reported.

Police said that once the band began playing, Gale jumped onto the stage and began firing a handgun at band members and into the crowd. Halk was one of four people who were killed by Gale, police said.

"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott


"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott


"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was the lead guitarist for the band, Damageplay, and was shot several times, police said.

SLIDESHOW: Fans Memorialize 'Dimebag' Darrell

He and his bandmate, brother Vinnie, grew up in Texas, as part of a musical family. At a very young age, Abbott displayed a unique talent for the guitar, winning numerous local competitions and becoming a familiar face on the Dallas music scene.

Darrell and Vinnie would get national fame with the formation of the hard-driving, heavy metal band Pantera, NBC 4's Andy Dominianni reported.

During the 1990s, Pantera's legion of loyal fans exploded into a massive cult following.

"They were one of the most hardcore bands out there," fan Justin Adcock said. "They don't whine about stuff. They talk about being strong and to me, that's what real heavy metal should be about."

The band's explosive sound racked up multiple Grammy Award nominations and heavy metal awards. A rumored dispute with their record label, and reported infighting among band members, led to group's 2003 breakup.

"Dimebag Darrell" and Vinnie were already involved in a new project, another heavy metal band called Damageplan. The four-member band was on the final leg of their national tour when they arrived for their ill-fated performance at Alrosa Villa.

Other Victims

Police identified one of the shooting victims as Nathan Bray, 23, who was in the audience. There was no word about his hometown. Jeff Thompson, 40, from Texas, was later identified as the fifth shooting victim.

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now if more people carried for personal protection maybe things like this wouldnt happen

tommcat327 wrote:now if more people carried for personal protection maybe things like this wouldnt happen

I was gonna ask if it was you. You know, "being away for a couple days" and all.

Nothing is stopping this from becoming a new wave of violence. When was the last time you went through a metal detector at a concert ?

I hope this is a one time thing. NO matter what it's extremely tragic!!!! I knew of Damage Plan but had not listened to their music.

Y-NO-9-O wrote:

tommcat327 wrote:now if more people carried for personal protection maybe things like this wouldnt happen

I was gonna ask if it was you. You know, "being away for a couple days" and all.

i would have hit more people

Pardon me if this has already been mentioned but some reports are saying the crime was committed because the assailant was unhappy with Pantera splitting up.

Rick - the venue was a small club that holds about 200. They could have had metal detectors and should have considering that there had been violence at the club before.

Some of the clubs in the Dallas area use metal detectors when "known" artists are playing there. Sure it's a hassle but if this club had detectors Dime would be alive.

tommcat327 wrote:

Y-NO-9-O wrote:

tommcat327 wrote:now if more people carried for personal protection maybe things like this wouldnt happen

I was gonna ask if it was you. You know, "being away for a couple days" and all.

i would have hit more people

Sh!t, you're right, my bad.

Jahfin wrote:Pardon me if this has already been mentioned but some reports are saying the crime was committed because the assailant was unhappy with Pantera splitting up.

i bet they wont do that again

Jahfin wrote:Pardon me if this has already been mentioned but some reports are saying the crime was committed because the assailant was unhappy with Pantera splitting up.

I haven't really followed the whole storyline. That's just NUTS though (not that you mention it but that could actually be the truth).

Let's hope there's not a person with a similar disorder when Buffett retires.

ph4ever wrote:Rick - the venue was a small club that holds about 200. They could have had metal detectors and should have considering that there had been violence at the club before.

Some of the clubs in the Dallas area use metal detectors when "known" artists are playing there. Sure it's a hassle but if this club had detectors Dime would be alive.

That is a good idea. I just don't remember seeing any in Atlanta. BUT what a sad, sad society we live in when we have to worry about artists like that being shot for NOTHING!

Jahfin wrote:Pardon me if this has already been mentioned but some reports are saying the crime was committed because the assailant was unhappy with Pantera splitting up.

the really sad thing is that it was rumored around Dallas that they were going to get together for a New Years Show too.... The consensus around Dallas has been that they would eventually reunite.

buffettbride wrote:

Jahfin wrote:Pardon me if this has already been mentioned but some reports are saying the crime was committed because the assailant was unhappy with Pantera splitting up.

I haven't really followed the whole storyline. That's just NUTS though (not that you mention it but that could actually be the truth).

Let's hope there's not a person with a similar disorder when Buffett retires.

AAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! She said the "R" word!!!! Where's the moderators?!? Where's the iodine?!? I think that warrants a ban of some sort.

12vmanRick wrote:

ph4ever wrote:Rick - the venue was a small club that holds about 200. They could have had metal detectors and should have considering that there had been violence at the club before.

Some of the clubs in the Dallas area use metal detectors when "known" artists are playing there. Sure it's a hassle but if this club had detectors Dime would be alive.

That is a good idea. I just don't remember seeing any in Atlanta. BUT what a sad, sad society we live in when we have to worry about artists like that being shot for NOTHING!

that's true but dosn't it seem that with each younger group there seems to be more violence?? Did I make sense?? If I didn't I'm sorry it ust be the vicodin.

Y-NO-9-O wrote:

buffettbride wrote:

Jahfin wrote:Pardon me if this has already been mentioned but some reports are saying the crime was committed because the assailant was unhappy with Pantera splitting up.

I haven't really followed the whole storyline. That's just NUTS though (not that you mention it but that could actually be the truth).

Let's hope there's not a person with a similar disorder when Buffett retires.

AAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! She said the "R" word!!!! Where's the moderators?!? Where's the iodine?!? I think that warrants a ban of some sort.

Sorry, forgot the

{running, screaming, from the room}

ph4ever wrote:
that's true but dosn't it seem that with each younger group there seems to be more violence?? Did I make sense?? If I didn't I'm sorry it ust be the vicodin.

You have GOT to share!

ph4ever wrote:

12vmanRick wrote:

ph4ever wrote:Rick - the venue was a small club that holds about 200. They could have had metal detectors and should have considering that there had been violence at the club before.

Some of the clubs in the Dallas area use metal detectors when "known" artists are playing there. Sure it's a hassle but if this club had detectors Dime would be alive.

That is a good idea. I just don't remember seeing any in Atlanta. BUT what a sad, sad society we live in when we have to worry about artists like that being shot for NOTHING!

that's true but dosn't it seem that with each younger group there seems to be more violence?? Did I make sense?? If I didn't I'm sorry it ust be the vicodin.

yea.. and vicodin is your friend.. mixed with a little weed and some hard liquor.... heeheee

Hey.. what if this shooting would have happend to JIMMY ?