Nickelback releasing Dimebag tribute as next single

Nickelback is releasing one more single from its 2005 album, All The Right Reasons, and it's "Side Of A Bullet," a song inspired by the death of Pantera and Damageplan guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger told us about the first time he played the track for Dimebag's brother, drummer Vinnie Paul: "I called Vinnie, I wanted to get his blessing, and I play him the tune and I'm telling him that it's this very Pantera-inspired riff. He was into it. He was digging it over the phone, and then he says, 'You know what, dude? You gotta write one for Dime.' And I said, 'Well, I wasn't quite sure how to lead into this, but that's what the song's about, and I kind of want to get your blessing on it.' And he's like, 'Brother, of course you have my blessing.'"

"Side Of A Bullet" features a previously unheard guitar solo from Abbott that was edited together from outtakes off various Pantera albums.

The song was written shortly after Abbott was killed by a disturbed gunman during a December 8th, 2004 Damageplan concert in Columbus, Ohio.

Nickelback will be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame on June 9th. The event recognizes Canadians who have excelled in entertainment, sports and the arts both nationally and globally.

Nickelback is currently on the road for what will probably be the last tour in support of All The Right Reasons. The band plays tonight (Friday, March 9th) in Hampton, Virginia.
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