Rex Brown has shared his profound appreciation for a specific Dimebag Darrell guitar solo from their legendary time in Pantera. In a surprising revelation, Brown disclosed that Dime was on the verge of discarding this remarkable solo. This heartfelt moment left a significant impact on Brown, who admitted that hearing the solo for the first time brought him to tears, showcasing the emotional depth and artistry that Dimebag infused into his music.

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In a recent interview featured in Guitar World, Rex Brown was asked to identify his favorite Dimebag Darrell guitar solo. His answer pointed to Dime’s exceptional performance on the band’s cover of Black Sabbath‘s iconic “Planet Caravan.” While reminiscing about Dime’s work on this track, Brown revealed a surprising twist: Dimebag had contemplated discarding his version of the solo entirely.

“[Dimebag] thought it sucked and I told him to leave it alone, so he comped it and stayed with that one. I was literally in tears,” Brown recounted, reflecting on their initial conversation regarding the solo. This moment underscores the creative struggles that even the most talented musicians face.

Rex Brown Reflects on Dimebag’s Iconic Solo in “Planet Caravan”

In a conversation with Tone-Talk back in 2022, Brown fondly recalled, “We actually learned the song in about 15 minutes. I played fretless bass on it and played synthesizer on it. Vinnie played the bongos. Now this is very, very important. Dime, when he went to play that lead, the first one, I had to leave the room because it was so fucking good.” His enthusiasm for Dime’s talent shines through in his words.

“Planet Caravan features an E9 chord, and just the way that Dime played it was the ideal chording for him to improvise over,” Brown elaborated. “The way he assembled those notes was spontaneous yet incredibly moving. He always had something unique to contribute, but we recorded this so quickly that I think we had just come back from dinner when he unleashed that brilliant performance.”

“It was like… I won’t say ‘Eruption,’ because that changed everything for everyone. But I will say that it was one of those defining moments for me, listening to that solo right next to my best friend [who] just played it. I cherish that moment deeply,” he added, exemplifying the powerful bond between the two musicians.

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What Dimebag Darrell Identified as His Best Guitar Solo

Earlier this year, during a celebration of Pantera’s legacy, the song “Floods” was added to their live setlist. In a revealing appearance on Drumeo, drummer Charlie Benante disclosed that Dimebag Darrell regarded “Floods” as having his favorite guitar solo throughout his career with Pantera.

“It was Darrell’s favorite guitar solo that he did in the history of Pantera,” Benante proudly announced, highlighting the significance of this particular piece within Dime’s extensive repertoire.

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“Floods,” the ninth track from 1996’s The Great Southern Trendkill, is an expansive seven-minute composition that captivates listeners. Approximately halfway through, Dimebag launches into a stunning, soaring guitar solo that showcases his technical prowess and emotional expressiveness.

This solo builds to an intense climax, transitioning after a minute of electrifying shredding into a powerful moment where Phil Anselmo repeats the words “die, die, die.” The guitar’s soaring melodies transform into a thunderous crunch, leading seamlessly into the song’s powerful outro, leaving audiences in awe of Dimebag’s remarkable talent.

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