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Dime GuitarZ Launches as the Exclusive Home of Official Dimebag Darrell Guitars

In Dime We Trust Announces Dime GuitarZ: Continuing the Legacy of Dimebag Darrell

The legacy of legendary Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell is entering an exciting new chapter with the launch of Dime GuitarZ , the exclusive home of officially licensed Dimebag Darrell guitars. Available now at dimeguitarz.com , the new venture brings together two of the most important figures connected to Dime’s guitar legacy: renowned guitar designer and builder Dean Zelinsky and Rita Haney , Dimebag’s longtime partner and steward of his legacy.
The mission behind Dime GuitarZ is clear: to create the guitars Dimebag Darrell would be playing today while honoring the innovations, designs, and spirit that made him one of the most influential guitarists in heavy metal history.
Rita Haney: Preserving Dimebag Darrell’s True Guitar Legacy

According to Rita Haney, there has long been confusion surrounding Dimebag Darrell’s relationship with guitar manufacturers following his tragic passing in December 2004.
“The mission is simple. To build the guitars Dimebag Darrell would be playing today,” says Haney. “Dean Zelinsky built the beloved guitars he played, including the Dean From Hell. That is who Dime wanted building his guitars.”
Haney emphasizes that Dime’s relationship was with Dean Zelinsky himself, not with later iterations of the company that emerged after Dime’s death. Through Dime GuitarZ, she aims to ensure that fans and players receive instruments built according to Dimebag’s original vision and specifications.
Grady “Dragon” Champion Joins the Dime GuitarZ Team

Another key figure involved in the project is Grady “Dragon” Champion , one of Dimebag Darrell’s closest friends and longtime guitar technician.
Champion spent years working directly with Dime, helping shape the legendary guitarist’s sound and understanding firsthand what made his instruments unique.
“What can I say about my passion for all things Dime,” Champion explains. “He brought me into his world, taught me everything he liked and everything his sound was about. It all started with the guitars.”
His involvement ensures that the feel, playability, and performance characteristics that Dime demanded from his instruments remain at the heart of every Dime GuitarZ model.
The Return of the Legendary Dimebag Culprit Guitar

The first models being introduced under the Dime GuitarZ banner are the highly sought-after Culprit guitars , one of Dimebag Darrell’s earliest original guitar designs.
Although originally produced in limited numbers, the Culprit became a cult favorite among collectors and dedicated Dime fans. Now, the design returns with modern upgrades while maintaining the aggressive aesthetic and unmistakable identity that helped establish Dime as a guitar designer.
New Culprit models will be available in several iconic Dimebag Darrell-inspired finishes, including:


Dime Slime
Dime Bolt
Black Jack
Additional signature graphics and custom designs

Dean Zelinsky Technology Powers the New Dime GuitarZ Line

The USA-built Culprit models feature several of Dean Zelinsky’s most innovative technologies.
Z-Glide Neck Technology

One standout feature is Zelinsky’s patented Z-Glide Neck , a laser-engineered process designed to dramatically reduce friction while playing.
As Zelinsky explains:


“We remove 72% of the neck’s surface. Your hand only comes in contact with 28%, the rest is air.”


The result is faster movement, smoother playability, and enhanced comfort for guitarists pushing their instruments to the limit.
DimeBooster Circuit

Every Dime GuitarZ Culprit will also include the innovative new DimeBooster Circuit .
Activated through a push/pull tone control, the DimeBooster provides up to 15dB of clean boost instantly, giving players additional power and sustain without sacrificing clarity.
One of the most unique aspects of the system is that it requires no traditional battery . Instead, the circuit uses rechargeable technology, with a 60-second charge via USB-C providing more than 20 hours of boosted playing time.
For modern metal guitarists seeking flexibility and performance, the DimeBooster represents a significant advancement in onboard guitar electronics.
Dean Zelinsky Reflects on His Friendship with Dimebag Darrell

For Dean Zelinsky, the launch of Dime GuitarZ is more than a business venture. It is a deeply personal project rooted in decades of friendship and collaboration.
“I’ve been fortunate to have a long and incredible career in the guitar business,” Zelinsky says. “At this stage of my career, there is nothing I would rather be doing than building the Dime GuitarZ line.”
Zelinsky credits Dimebag Darrell with helping introduce his guitar designs to players around the world and remembers him as one of the most authentic and passionate musicians he ever worked with.
“This project is all about continuing the legacy of one of the most influential guitar players who ever lived. If there’s one thing I know for certain, Dime would never want us standing still.”
According to Zelinsky, Dimebag’s spirit of innovation remains the driving force behind every design decision.
Official Dimebag Darrell Guitars Available Now

With the launch of Dime GuitarZ, fans now have a dedicated destination for officially licensed Dimebag Darrell guitars.
The instruments are available directly through Dime GuitarZ, with European distribution through Thomann and additional retail partners joining worldwide.
For collectors, players, and metal fans seeking authentic instruments built around Dimebag Darrell’s original designs and vision, Dime GuitarZ represents a new era in preserving one of heavy metal’s most celebrated guitar legacies.
About Dime GuitarZ

Dime GuitarZ is a collaboration between Dean Zelinsky and Rita Haney dedicated to building officially licensed Dimebag Darrell guitars. Combining innovative guitar technology, authentic design heritage, and direct input from those closest to Dime’s career, the company aims to continue the evolution of Dimebag Darrell’s guitar legacy for future generations of players.
For more information, visit https://dimeguitarz.com .

After two days of on-and-off rain during the campsite opening period, many Download Festival attendees arrived at the arena on Friday armed with wellies, waterproofs, and ponchos, expecting more of the same. Instead, Donington Park delivered blazing sunshine, catching plenty of people off guard and leaving more than a few bright red faces by the … Continue reading Download Festival 2026 Review: Friday 12th June

There are some gigs where the crowd needs warming up. There are others where the audience is counting down the minutes until the headliner hits the stage. When Lakeview rolled into King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut on Thursday night, it was very much the latter. Opening duties fell to Dundee alternative rock outfit Red Vanilla. … Continue reading Gig Review: Lakeview / Red Vanilla – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow (11th June 2026)

Yet another show for their August late of touring.

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The Press Release: Once a year on Midsummer Eve, when the walls between worlds are thin, Doctor Doom travels to Hell to challenge Mephisto for his mother’s soul. This October, … Continue reading Marvel Announces “Doom All-On-One” Giant-Sized One-Shot for October →

 

Intimate Fall US Run Features Support From Ryan Perdz

Pre-Sales and VIP Packages Begin Wednesday, June 17th at 10am Local

Tickets Go On General Sale Friday, June 19 at 10am Local

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Multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Daughtry have announced their 20 Years Unplugged tour, a special fall run that will bring two decades of songs into intimate theatres and performance spaces across the U.S. Tickets go on general sale Friday, June 19 at 10am local at daughtryofficial.com  The tour opens October 12 at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY and continues through November 14 at Majestic Theatre in Dallas, TX, with stops in Beverly, Uncasville, Atlantic City, Huntington, Las Vegas, Anaheim, San Antonio and more. Support across all shows comes from Buffalo, NY singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Perdz. Artist presale and VIP packages begin Wednesday, June 17 at 10am local. Local presales, including promoter, venue and radio presales, run Thursday, June 18 from 10am local. Tickets go on general sale Friday, June 19 at 10am local. 20 Years Unplugged gives fans the chance to experience Daughtry’s catalogue in a stripped-back acoustic setting, reframing the songs that have soundtracked arenas, rock radio milestones, and some of the most defining moments of the band’s career. The tour will pull the band’s music into a more raw and immediate space, where the weight of a lyric, the scrape of a guitar string, and the quiet before a chorus can hit as hard as the full-band impact. The announcement follows the release of SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (DELUXE), the complete edition of Daughtry’s two-part project via Big Machine Rock. The collection brings together SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART ONE) and SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART TWO), along with additional live recordings that capture the force and connection of the band’s latest era. Across tracks including “ARTIFICIAL,” “PIECES,” “THE BOTTOM,” and “ANTIDOTE,” Daughtry continue to channel grief, change, confrontation, and self-reclamation into some of their heaviest and most emotionally direct work to date. For an artist whose songs have always lived at the intersection of power and vulnerability, 20 Years Unplugged will see Daughtry strip down some of their biggest and most meaningful tracks, distilling them to their purest form and bringing fans closer to the songs, the stories, and the unmistakable voice that have carried the band from one of the biggest rock debuts of the century through two decades of connection, evolution, and success. Support for the tour will come from up-and-coming alt rock star, Ryan Perdz. The Buffalo, NY singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist recently announced his debut album Can’t Cry, out August 14 via Big Machine Rock, and has been building momentum with the release of “Sour,” “Heavy Eyes,” and his fresh reimagining of MGMT’s “Time to Pretend.” Raised on his grandparents’ family farm and citing rock icons such as Chris Cornell, John Frusciante and Kurt Cobain as some of his biggest influences, Perdz’s unique brand of guitar-driven songwriting brings a raw, melodic voice to a new generation of modern rock.

DAUGHTRY 20 YEARS UNPLUGGED WITH SUPPORT FROM RYAN PERDZ October 12 | Troy, NY | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall October 13 | Beverly, MA | The Cabot October 15 | Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun Arena October 16 | Waterloo, NY | The Vine Showroom at del Lago Resort & Casino October 17 | Atlantic City, NJ | Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort October 20 | Huntington, NY | The Paramount October 21 | Englewood, NJ | Bergen Performing Arts Center October 23 | Danville, VA | The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia October 24 | Florence, KY | Turfway Park Event Center October 26 | Greensburg, PA | The Palace Theatre October 27 | Wheeling, WV | Capitol Theatre October 29 | Nashville, IN | Brown County Music Center October 31 | Omaha, NE | The Astro Theater November 1 | Des Moines, IA | Hoyt Sherman Place November 3 | Kansas City, MO | Uptown Theater November 4 | Oklahoma City, OK | The Criterion November 7 | Las Vegas, NV | Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort November 8 | Napa, CA | Uptown Theatre Napa November 10 | Anaheim, CA | Grove of Anaheim November 11 | Tucson, AZ | Fox Tucson Theatre November 13 | San Antonio, TX | The Aztec Theatre November 14 | Dallas, TX | Majestic Theatre

 

 

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