DROWNING POOL Cancel Remainder Of Tour Following DIMEBAG's Death

December 10, 2004

DROWNING POOL have cancelled the remainder of their tour Thursday out of respect and grief for the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott.

The band, who grappled with tragedy just two years ago when their lead singer died of a heart condition while on tour, issued a statement Thursday about the shootings.

"No one knows why some people do the heinous things they do," it said. "What we do know is that once again, we leave tour to bury friends, brothers and family.

"Dimebag Darrell was the epitome of rock and roll. He wasn't just a player that all guitarists aspired to be, but the genuine article and a true friend. Darrell inspired our lives and how we carried ourselves not just as musicians out on the road but also as friends in everyday life."

The band also expressed grief for Jeff Thompson, who was also killed by the gunman.

"Jeff Thompson, known to his friends as 'Mayhem,' was the biggest friend that a man could have or know," the band's statement said. "Mayhem has been a big part of both DAMAGEPLAN and DROWNING POOL. We will sorely miss him and all of his nearly seven feet of glory adorned in a kilt."

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