In this episode, we have metal guitar legend Darrell Abbott, also known as Dimebag Darrell. At the time of this interview in 1992, Dimebag was 25 years old and was out on tour in support of Pantera’s album “Vulgar Display of Power.” In the interview, Dimebag talks about his guitar trick that he wants everyone to learn; how Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, and Ace Frehley were his influences; how great his dad was; and how Pantera writes their music. 00:00 - Intro Dimebag Darrell Interview 01:11 - Being banned from a local guitar competition as a teenager 03:20 - Whether being from Texas affects his playing 04:36 - What he listened to when he was younger 05:12 - Being influenced by Randy Rhoads and Ace Frehley 07:20 - What guitar scales he knows 07:42 - Who taught him to play guitar and the first song he played 08:30 - How great his dad was 09:42 - Wanting his own guitar tone 11:02 - Yelling at his brother to keep it down 11:21 - The guitar trick he wants everyone to learn 12:40 - His new whammy pedal 13:15 - The way he writes solos 15:07 - Whether he plays a lot of acoustic guitar 15:43 - Whether he thinks he’s a good enough player for thrash music 16:45 - How he traded a joint for a guitar pick-up 18:07 - His guitar chops 18:46 - Why he loves Dean Guitars 22:19 - Playing with his brother Vinnie 23:34 - Playing the Moscow concert in front of 1.6 million fans 26:32 - Whether he’s ever been hurt at a gig 27:10 - How Pantera writes their music 28:26 - Whether he has any ideas for the next album 28:59 - His top five essential guitar albums This week’s episode also introduces a new interviewer to The Tapes Archive. The interview you are about to hear was conducted by Pete Prown. Pete is a veteran music journalist and has interviewed the world’s top guitarists for over 35 years. He’s currently Music Editor at Vintage Guitar magazine and editor of the "Legends of Rock Guitar" Facebook page. His work has appeared in Guitar Shop, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, and Guitar Player magazine, among other titles.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.