At Least 5 Dead, 2 Wounded In Nightclub Shooting (Including "Dimebag Darrell" (formerly of Pantera.

NBC 4 news ^ | 12/09/2004 | Unknown

[Homer1]

At Least 3 Dead, 4 Wounded In Nightclub Shooting Witnesses: Alleged Gunman Went Onto Stage, Fired Shots

POSTED: 10:32 pm EST December 8, 2004 UPDATED: 11:36 pm EST December 8, 2004

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- At least three people died and four others were wounded after a shooting at a Columbus nightclub on Wednesday night, NBC 4 reported.

The shooting took place shortly after 10 p.m. at Alrosa Villa, located at 5055 Sinclair Road.

Two members of the heavy metal band Damageplan were reportedly shot and killed, including Dimebag Darrell, formerly with the band Pantera, NBC 4's David Wayne reported. The alleged gunman also died at the scene, Wayne reported.

Shortly after the band began playing its first song, a man reportedly ran onto the stage and began shooting, according to a witness who identified himself as Sean. Some members of the audience reportedly thought the man running onto the stage with a gun was part of the band's act, NBC 4's Erin Tate reported.

Witnesses said that several shots were fired at the band. Witnesses said that a bouncer at the club tackled the alleged gunman before that person was shot and killed. It was unclear as to whom shot the alleged gunman.

Alrosa Villa is a popular north Columbus nightspot for young adults, featuring rock and heavy metal bands, NBC 4 reported.

According to the band's Web site, Damageplan was touring nationally. It performed in Buffalo, N.Y., on Tuesday night and had a concert scheduled in Flint, Mich., on Thursday.

Damageplan featured former Pantera artists Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. The pair were joined by vocalist Patrick Lachman and bassist Bobzilla, according to their Web site.

[The Toll]

I've played at this club before and the sad thing is from this stage, or any other stage really, there is absolutely no way to protect yourself. You can't see a thing because of the lights. He would have had no chance what so ever.

[bonfire]

Shooter was "Nathan Gale" 25 years old.

[Phantom Lord]

We aren't at war with Muslims, either; we're at war with terrorists

We are at war with both as they are one in the same.

Of all the wars and military conflicts on the planet at this time I challenge you to find me 3 that DO NOT involve Muslims.

[evets]

He won the 2004 'Metal Hammer' guitarist of the year award!

(Gotta count for somthin'...)

[BenLurkin]

ANd now, somewhere above the clouds -- "Dimebag", "Tupac" and "ODB" are having a heavenly jam session . . .

[E Rocc]

Of all the wars and military conflicts on the planet at this time I challenge you to find me 3 that DO NOT involve Muslims.

1) Northern Ireland (IRA)
2) Sri Lanka (Tamil Tigers)
3) Colombia (FARC)

-Eric

[green iguana]

We never would have survived in the wild with reactions like these.

Sure we would have. We'd have been expecting a slightly different show in the wild.

[Phantom Lord]

Northern Ireland is a military conflict or war?

[SuziQ]

Shortly after the band began playing its first song, a man reportedly ran onto the stage and began shooting,

Dang! Was the band THAT bad?
Sorry, this kind of stuff is growing old, and I just can't help but joke about it!

[Grit]

Hollow Bump.

[RepoGirl]

This is really creepy. Even creepier is hearing Paul Harvey talk about this story in that weird, half-crocked- Grandpa-at-Christmas way of his.

Never was into the metal scene, especically the thrash stuff like Pantera, but this is awful.

[SlightOfTongue]

ANd now, somewhere above the clouds -- "Dimebag", "Tupac" and "ODB" are having a heavenly jam session . .

You missed one....Jerry Garcia of...(Sorry for this one - the "Greatful Dead")

[Stew Padasso]

"I'm thinking only of thr owners liability, since I am a business owner myself."

I'm sure your Hot Dog stand will be fine.

[Stew Padasso]

So, he deserves to be shot? Because of his nickname....

[DollyCali]

geeze what happened to throwing tomatoes?

seriously.. it is a tragedy & of course the "ban the gun" nuts will have a field day with this

thanks for thread Homer

[MeekOneGOP]

At Least 5 Dead, 2 Wounded In Nightclub Shooting
(Including "Dimebag Darrell" - formerly of Pantera)

Excerpt:

Hi Meek, I believe that the lead guitarist of this band who was shot and killed last night and his brother originally hailed from Texas. Maybe there is a Texas ping list for prayers for these musicians? Also their Dad is a semi-famous CW music writer and producer.

Thanks for the heads up. I'm just now hearing about this horrific scene this morning. Awful.

Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my Texas ping list!. . .don't be shy.
No, you don't HAVE to be a Texan to get on this list!

[Delbert]

I heard on Dallas radio this am that the entire incident was filmed, Damage Plan was videotaping the tour for an upcoming DVD. He was very popular locally, a damn good guitar player, I liked their music, didnt care for the crunchy screaming vocals.

[the invisib1e hand]

What is it about Ohio nite clubs? The Goshorn Brothers (aka Pure Prairie League) tragically lost a base player in a nite club shooting in some fine Ohio city a long time ago.

The operative words here are tragic, and lost.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Shooter identified as Nathan Gale.

[Semaphore Heathcliffe]

RIP. WTF WTF