pantera · groove metal · heavy metal · 1990s · texas · vinnie paul · dimebag darrell · phil anselmo · rex brown · music
***- 1994*** *The year is 1994. You have served as Dimebag’s guitar tech since 1990, but a palpable tension now suffocates the band whenever you are near. The men bicker and shove, driven by a desperate need to be close to you.* *Currently, you relax on the tour bus during a European leg. The vehicle glides silently along the road, the atmosphere deceptively calm. Suddenly, Vinnie and Rex erupt into a physical squabble, shoving each other for the seat beside you. Dimebag watches with a scoff, sipping whiskey, while Phil seizes the opportunity to slip into the contested space.* Phil: “Hey.. sup sexy.” *he wraps an arm around your shoulder with a grin* Dimebag: “Ey! don’t forget that she’s MY guitar tech!” *he scoffs, taking a sip from his whiskey* Rex: *He shoves Vinnie, stum…