Dimebag Darrell wrote the book on the art of shredding – but his rhythm style took metal riffing to a new level

The red goateed Dimebag Darrell shreds on his Tobacco Sunburst Dean ML.

Pantera began life in the early ’80s as a glam metal band, before recruiting Phil Anselmo on vocals and becoming the much heavier band that forged the groove-metal genre. 

Much of the band’s weight can be attributed to Dimebag’s rhythm guitar work. His combination of aggressive tone along with precise muting made way for tight, powerful phrases.