Yesterday, I read that ex-Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell is going to be buried in a KISS coffin (excuse me, Gene - I mean a "KISS KoffinTM."). When I read this, a few things came to mind:

- Whether you're into metal or not (I could give a shit), what happened to Dimebag in Ohio last week really sucks. Furthermore, it scares the shit out of me - I don't know if I'll step on a stage again without thinking about it. It's amazing how much trust we put in each other in group situations like shows, sporting events, etc. It's important to protect each other when we're out at shows and we should remember that, no matter how drunk and ornery we get.

- From everything I've heard and read, Dimebag seemed like a good guy. My friend Andy told me a story from when he was a kid first learning to play guitar. Dimebag made an appearance at a guitar store in Andy's town and shredded solos over a drum and bass track. Afterward, he hung out and talked with the kids (who obviously worshipped him) for over two hours. Shame his life was cut so short.

- Would any of you guys like to be buried in a Scamper casket? How about a Scamper Scasket TM?