A friend emailed me last night and told me about the shooting in the club in Columbus, OH - Apparently, a guy walked up on stage during Damageplan's performance, and opened fire, killing at least four people, including two audience members - before being shot dead by police.

And I just read confirmation from a local Ohio TV station website that among the dead was Dimebag Darrell, guitarist for Pantera and Damageplan. There's been no official word on Vinnie's (Dimebag's brother, and drummer for Pantera/Damageplan) condition.

I'm just in shock. Dimebag was an amazing guitarist, and Pantera was one of my favorite bands. (sighs) This is all just senseless.

Anthrax's Website has dedicated itself to mourning the loss of their friend (and collaborator) Dimebag. It really puts it in perspective for me. I think people tend to forget sometimes that musicians are human beings too.

I'll refrain from updating this again; the news media will have more timely information.