Ask yourself this: How many other guitarists could Pantera call who already knows most of Dime's work? Not surprising you're on the short list. Congratulations!
This is incredible. This is the first. Video I’ve seen of yours AND it’s fantastic. I’m going to see them VIP etc at the GA show 9/12 and this makes me even more pumped. IT will. Be even more interesting after seeing this video. Great job! Make more about Pantera!
Wow, that's f'in impressive. So cool you got to see that first hand. It's what every guitar player dreams of! As for noisegate's...i HATE them, you're correct...they'll rob you're gain. Awesome video !
I met Phil and Dime back in 1992. The were opening for Skid Row. They didn't have a hotel room, they stayed on the bus. We banged on the windows until they came out . Rex and Vinnie stayed on the bus. They signed autographs and talked with us for an hour. Phil was so likeable and real, and Dime acted like you were his best friend for life. Seeing the still of you with Phil brought me right back to that time. Way to go girl! Big score!
Super happy that Grady is deeply involved in this “tribute “ Pantera tour ! Before anyone knew he was gonna do it I was really hoping that would happen! Cheers 🍻 Grady ! Thank You for Everything Dude ! Don’t worry too much Kayla you will meet most of these people again soon enough anyways… in the near future When You are on the stage ! You are well on your way to greatness in your own right ! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻You definitely deserved to have a wicked cool night like that! 😊
I remember the 1st time I noticed that Dime didn't have any pedals on stage. When I looked at the back of the stage. I could see Grady on his hands and knees manipulating the pedals. Like Kayla says, it takes massive talent to be able to sit back stage and effectively work the effects pedals and be in sync with the guitar player. People want to give other bands sh!t for using laptops. Not everyone has a Grady. He truly is the 5th member. What a beast!
I think that laptops on stage with live bands shade was like 15 years ago. Being in bands for 30 years, I can say I seen it all, yes the first technologies that get integrated into music has always got shade from beginning, from instruments turning electric around the jazz, and acoustic country w/ room mic, to moogs and synths, to wireless stuff, to using digital recording gear instead of analog, using computers to edit tracks, and learning the software, to home studios around desktops, with USB, midi, highz, and being able to play something and it automatically writes your chords, and notes, taking engineers jobs away learning to punch in/out, clip mistakes, to adding effects to certain parts and needing the computer to be part of your rig, it's always evolving, but is so much more complicated now, but yet easier for a single person to learn, and make their own music.
It would be cool if they took Dimebash on the road and had players like Kayla and Ola each doing a couple few songs and others Dime inspired, Zakk was Dime’s contemporary and he was the guy to do the job, but players like Ola and Kayla picked up the guitar because of Dime it would be cool just to celebrate Dime and Pantera’s legacy and give these new players a chance to shine and pay respect to their hero as well.
@brandonjackson5865 Ola changes his allegiance to his so called heros depending on who he gets an interview with. One minute his hero is Dime the next minute it's John Petrucci.
Holy shit... there is no words for how happy i am for you, this must have been a crazy and almost once in a life time thing to get invited to.. wow, this is amazing.. :D
You’re right when you say Grady was a fifth member! He totally was. Kat with Vinnie too. And Big Val for security. Anyway… So happy for you girl! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
I was in Austin and right in front of Rex. I had seen them Friday in Arlington and got invited to the Sunday show so I sold my Metallica Sunday ticket and I went! I snagged a pick from Rex and gave it to some kid. My buddy Dave is their photographer and he handed me a setlist and I’m already extremely solid on memorabilia and I knew it would mean a bunch to that kid. After the show I see the Kat and he asked me how it was and then gives me a Rex and Zakk Pick. Karma paid off! It was such an unforgettable weekend. I saw Pantera back in the day and this tribute was excellent. I really appreciate the Anselmo’s generosity! And I’m so happy for everyone involved.
Your more recognized than you realize, if your on phil and grady's radar, im sure zakk, charlie and rex woulda known who you were, keep doing what your doing and you may find yourself up there for a song, grady is definitely the keeper of the flame and underrated, if i recall correctly, they ran the 2 whammy rig with dime and most of the time it was grady on it, rewatch the dime guitar clinic video and watch what grady's doing. Enjoy that moment forever and the future ones that will follow!
This was a great deep dive into what the techs do in the back. I knew absolutely ZERO about Grady's role in the back before today. It would be awesome if you could do a documentary or something showcasing all the different techs to guitarists out there, and how they allow the players to do what they do. Seems you've got a real passion for it, and you've got a hell of a start already with this video. I mean, Grady reached out to you. The guitar tech for one of the biggest fucking metal guitar players of all time looked you up. Holy shit tits, how amazing was that? This could be a stepping stone to something very cool. Fantastic video. Thank you so much.
yea, theres not much out there talking about what grady specifically does so i really wanted to cover a lot of that in this video. it was a learning experience for me too!!!
So cool you had such an in depth experience, and having Phil's positive appraisal of your playing. You're just glowing happy, and it looks good on you. Whatta perma-grin.😊
Wow thanks for giving Grady the props that he deserves and his longevity with the band!! Amazing video! Also what a payoff for all ur hard days practicing, you got to go backstage for Pantera!!🤘🏻🤘🏻
So much t say but I'll keep it short: 1. WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! you so deserve that experience.2.thanks for the insight as to what the players need to be so successful as a whole. 3. yourself and Ola are the two who have helped to make the deserving Grady shine as well. thanks for that! 4. you have been told hundreds of dozens of times that you are the top shelf for keeping Dime alive and his legacy growing. they are all correct. 5. thanks for remaining composed during your presentation of that amazing experience Miss Kayla, because I was not able to just watching it. So Happy and Proud for you!!!🤘🤘🤘 don't get a big head please. KIDDING.
That's awesome. You ended with the best seats in the house. I got chills from your story and watching the footage you got backstage specially the bits with Grady working the rig while the band was playing. Thank you so much for sharing.
I had Zero idea that Grady did as much as he does. It is truly a performance. Without him there is a tremendous amount missing. 5th member would NOT be an overstatement. He is the MVP in my opinion. I am so glad you were treated to such an intimate experience. As a once working musician myself for 2 decades I know what goes into much of what you saw. It is no small thing.
So happy for you Kayla. You deserve it. 👍 And thanks for sharing your experience with The Dragon. I'm glad this was your focus and not just star struck footage. The wizards behind the curtain so often go unseen. And hopefully this will enlighten some folks on the fact that being a guitar tech is much much more than just tuning guitars ;) A tech's job is to oversee every piece of equipment being used by that performer for the entire show including in ear monitoring. Its their job to be ready for anything and be prepared with backups. And with a production and catalog of songs like this being performed live, it is a very overwhelming task. Hats off to Grady and hats of to you Kayla 🤘
What a delightful and well-deserved treat. Go Grady! I'm sure we'd all love more with him any time. Cheers! (the DigiTech Wammy is a true living legend, as well \m/ )
Extremely happy for you and I like the way you talk about it all... spontaneously, no stupid self-censoring, just pure excitement and bliss for being there to witness it! 🤘🏻
Oh WOW! Congratulations! I'm sincerely happy for You! And it is such a delight and amazing thing for You to talk about Grady like that, acknowledging His absolutely insane work & contribution to the whole thing! And shiiiit, what an honor to hear such a thing from Phil, Himself!!! Well-deserved! ;)
Holy crap!! What phenomenal experience!! I'm so happy for you! I always thought Grady was a cool dude based on the Home Video's. Man, what a compliment Phil gave you. How could you even think straight after that?? \m/
That's fucking insane how much work Grady is doing. Way above and beyond what the average tech does for sure. And congrats on being recognized by being on the short list of Pantera guitarists. This is a great example of what happens when you just focus on doing what you love and work hard at it.
WoW Kayla what an amazing experience. So happy for you that you got to experience that. What Phil said, I'm convinced it's 100 percent real, we've been telling you since the beginning of your channel that you are amazing and that's the truth.
Wow! What an amazing experience!! I saw some photos on the Pantera 2023 tour Facebook group, photos of Rita and Grady sidestage and I could’ve sworn I saw you hanging in the back!! Of course they invited you!! Thanks for the stories love hearing all of this!! 😎
Well deserved, all of it. I'm not even that big of a Pantera fan, but I subscribe to you because I'm amazed at how well you can play ALL of their music. Happy for you!
Congratulations! What an experience! As someone who was fortunate enough to see Pantera with Dimebag, and again a few weeks ago with Zakk... nothing can compare to being invited backstage with the band. And as someone who made the comment on one of your videos a long time ago, about how I think you'd be a shoe-in as the fill-in guitarist for a Pantera reunion... I wasn't joking. And apparently, the crew thinks so as well! What an honor! And again, congratulations 😊
Dude, this is a great video! Love to hear about the backstage stuff that goes on. Had no idea how busy Grady is. Really rad of you for documenting this. Cheers, Kayla!
This actually brought a few tears to my eyes, Grady is a boss and was so integral with Dime's sound. I'm so stoked you are finally getting the recognition you deserve! PS your older originals are bomb! Never stop! 🤘🤘⚡️
I’ve heard about the guitar being controlled off stage but it’s very interesting to see how it’s actually done. Thanks for taking us backstage for a rare glimpse. You’re awesome!
Thanks for the inside information on what goes on behind the scenes. I had no idea Zakk was using Dime’s guitar tech for the shows. It only makes sense after seeing your video.
,,,,,NO FFFIN WAY ,,,,...............so cool...congrats,,even they noticed your skills......so happy for you............keep chugging,,,pat,land o' lakes,wi..
you actually made my eyes tear up on this one....what a great life moment, you deserve it.Pantera crew has always been down to earth to the fans like DIME AND vinnie were!!
This is one of the most amazing videos' I have seen in a while! Thank you for this. I'm really not surprised you ended up on the short list for PanterA. I'm glad they invited you out and gave you the family treatment. I honestly wish they would have let you play at least one song with them. They should honestly fly you out to a few shows to guest spot. I really think it would get such a positive reaction. Stay the course and keep that momentum alive. This is coming from a local friend and fan, and lifelong Dime and Vinny fan.
Grady is and always will be Dimebag's "Grand Champion" and responsible for Dime's sound from opening and shutting his NoiseGate,Reverb and doubling on his MXR Flanger/Doubler,Obviously his Wammy Pedal was split up between Dime and Grady!! Grady was Dimes Right and left hand man!!!
Coolgratulations 😎 from what this sounded like you might get the chance to rehearse in the coming future, when ever they finish a tour and didn't start a new record yet. Also so surreal to me still that both are gone, Vinnie and Dime, but the people who were there seem to have completely filled those two's shoes when it comes to energy and positive attitude. Zakk standing there with this big smile at the end connecting with the audience was beautiful.
Wow who could have dreamt when you started doing these videos that THIS would be the result. What a wonderful thing to happen to you! Glad SOMETHING good can still happen to good people. What a story.
As a proud Texan this was truly an honor to see! I remember Pantera coming home to Dallas and being in Deep Ellum watching the master work. I’m living vicariously through you because I would be geeking out so hard just seeing the band and seeing the markings left by Dime. Amazing video!
Great video! I loved hearing about your experience at the show. And when Phil said you were in the running for guitarist, I was delighted, but not surprised. You fucking kill it with the Pantera songs. It's not just about the notes, it's about the vibe and attitude which you have 100%. Badass.
Actually recognizing the work from the crew on your behalf is top notch class act on your behalf 🔥 thank for that “gear head” footage, so happy for you for going and experiencing the show. Also, Phil is a sweetheart. Party on dude!
Absolutely *beyond* thrilled for you, Kayla!! You've got every right to be utterly giddy proud of everything you've accomplished so far and you've got so much more ahead!
How freaking cool is that?? You deserve the accolades too. You've kept Dime's spirit alive and always done it with a smile on your face. That's the most important thing is remembering them as if they never left. Carry that experience with you always! -gary/texas
Holy BALLS Kayla! You made the best of an amazing situation and I'm really glad you got so much appreciation and recognition from the people you admire. The best part is that you didn't take it for granted and are very humble about your experiences. So many people would make it all about themselves, which is why I appreciate your content 👍
This is such a good video and you're awesome for making it! These backline guys make the shows awesome! Guitarists would just be tap-dancing at their pedal boards if these champions weren't back there helping keep things flowing.
IDK where to start, This is absolutely amazing. Pantera is my favorite band and you crush it! Thank you for this insane behind the scenes footage and look into what really goes on at the show WOW! What an experience, I'm so happy for you! I saw them a few weeks ago in Camden NJ, I was really blown away by the performance. I was lucky enough to see Pantera twice back in the mid to late 90's best shows of my entire life. I could go on forever lol Keep on Keepin on Kayla you freaking ROCK!!! GETCHA PULL!!!
When I discovered your channel/videos a few years ago I was blown away, and I've been watching ever since. Dimebag was/is my idol and I've still never seen anyone nail his style like you. Seeing you reach new heights is incredible, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for ya. Getcha pull!
I'm so happy for you Kayla !!! You're an amazing player and you absolutely earned this honor !! I hope they consider bringing you on tour I would love to see that !!!
Wow what a wonderful experience! I'm so happy for you! So cool to get a peek backstage too. Really heartwarming to see these guys (including Grady!) back out there kickin' butt. And what an honor to have been considered! That is so cool haha!
Great video! What an amazing experience you had! And for what Phil told you is great! I met him when I worked at a metal radio station 20 something years ago. He's a straight shooter for sure. Yes he likes to mess around, but for sure he was honest with you about being a possible player in the band. Congrats! \m/
I've been a Pantera fan since 94. The fact is, you play those songs so damn well that hearing you shred them makes me taste the thousands of beers I drank listening to the albums lol In grave seriousness, you (and this one other guy on here, wish I could remember his name so I could give a shout out to him) play these songs so well, it brings out nuances I never noticed in them. Dime was a true one-off; obviously one of the greatest guitarists that ever clawed their way out of obscurity. There's a fluidity to his playing that's both at odds with the usual rigid metal technique, and would be almost impossible to duplicate. I'm no simp, but you're one of the most badass women on this entire site, and may the future treat you as such.
Awesome experience! I’m happy for you. Grady is indeed under-appreciated. He was very close with Dime and knows his trademark sound better than anyone.
As an old school Pantera fan, I would say Phil was definitely not bullshitting you! The way you all but channel Dimebag when ur playing Pantera, even on some other band's riffs, blows my f'n mind. Getcha pull of that shit right there 🤘
I'm so happy you got this experience! Congratulations and props for your guitar skills. Grady deserves a lot of credit for his contribution, thanks for sharing this video with us.
You deserve it, you have put in countless hours keeping the dime spirit alive. I truly hope that someday pantera release an album with a mix of musicians and you make an appearance. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Hey you are so informative and awesome insights. I jus want you to know you got a new viewer..... crazy how much goes behind the scene makes you wonder how groups sounds just straight pure no soundboard stuff
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Ask yourself this: How many other guitarists could Pantera call who already knows most of Dime's work? Not surprising you're on the short list. Congratulations!
It's safe to say now that you are officially "part of the club." Well done! You rock!
Thank you. You rock,
Now take a shot!
This is incredible. This is the first. Video I’ve seen of yours AND it’s fantastic. I’m going to see them VIP etc at the GA show 9/12 and this makes me even more pumped. IT will. Be even more interesting after seeing this video. Great job! Make more about Pantera!
Wow, that's f'in impressive. So cool you got to see that first hand. It's what every guitar player dreams of! As for noisegate's...i HATE them, you're correct...they'll rob you're gain. Awesome video !
I met Phil and Dime back in 1992. The were opening for Skid Row. They didn't have a hotel room, they stayed on the bus. We banged on the windows until they came out . Rex and Vinnie stayed on the bus. They signed autographs and talked with us for an hour. Phil was so likeable and real, and Dime acted like you were his best friend for life. Seeing the still of you with Phil brought me right back to that time. Way to go girl! Big score!
It's really cool how much of a shout out the dragon got here and I had no idea he did THAT much work. Kudos!
he 100% deserves it. dude's phenomenal.
There's no one on the planet that knows Dimes sound better. Shit he knew it better than Dime himself
Super happy that Grady is deeply involved in this “tribute “ Pantera tour ! Before anyone knew he was gonna do it I was really hoping that would happen! Cheers 🍻 Grady ! Thank You for Everything Dude ! Don’t worry too much Kayla you will meet most of these people again soon enough anyways… in the near future When You are on the stage ! You are well on your way to greatness in your own right ! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻You definitely deserved to have a wicked cool night like that! 😊
I remember the 1st time I noticed that Dime didn't have any pedals on stage. When I looked at the back of the stage. I could see Grady on his hands and knees manipulating the pedals. Like Kayla says, it takes massive talent to be able to sit back stage and effectively work the effects pedals and be in sync with the guitar player. People want to give other bands sh!t for using laptops. Not everyone has a Grady. He truly is the 5th member. What a beast!
Absolutely, the guy is as big a monster as the guys on stage! A lot of trust has to be earned to get Grady’s gig. 🤘🤘
I think that laptops on stage with live bands shade was like 15 years ago. Being in bands for 30 years, I can say I seen it all, yes the first technologies that get integrated into music has always got shade from beginning, from instruments turning electric around the jazz, and acoustic country w/ room mic, to moogs and synths, to wireless stuff, to using digital recording gear instead of analog, using computers to edit tracks, and learning the software, to home studios around desktops, with USB, midi, highz, and being able to play something and it automatically writes your chords, and notes, taking engineers jobs away learning to punch in/out, clip mistakes, to adding effects to certain parts and needing the computer to be part of your rig, it's always evolving, but is so much more complicated now, but yet easier for a single person to learn, and make their own music.
you just dont stop playing.... Hoping to see you on stage live with PANTERA
Same here, Zakk is a great guitarist but he plays like Zakk playing Pantera riffs. Kayla can play like Dime and would shreeeeeddddd with the band.
It would be cool if they took Dimebash on the road and had players like Kayla and Ola each doing a couple few songs and others Dime inspired, Zakk was Dime’s contemporary and he was the guy to do the job, but players like Ola and Kayla picked up the guitar because of Dime it would be cool just to celebrate Dime and Pantera’s legacy and give these new players a chance to shine and pay respect to their hero as well.
@@dustintaubNo Kayla does not play like Dime. She plays like Kayla.
@brandonjackson5865 Ola changes his allegiance to his so called heros depending on who he gets an interview with. One minute his hero is Dime the next minute it's John Petrucci.
Kayla is the mfkin girl
Holy shit... there is no words for how happy i am for you, this must have been a crazy and almost once in a life time thing to get invited to.. wow, this is amazing.. :D
You’re right when you say Grady was a fifth member! He totally was. Kat with Vinnie too. And Big Val for security. Anyway… So happy for you girl! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
thank u brandon!!!!
I was in Austin and right in front of Rex. I had seen them Friday in Arlington and got invited to the Sunday show so I sold my Metallica Sunday ticket and I went! I snagged a pick from Rex and gave it to some kid. My buddy Dave is their photographer and he handed me a setlist and I’m already extremely solid on memorabilia and I knew it would mean a bunch to that kid. After the show I see the Kat and he asked me how it was and then gives me a Rex and Zakk Pick. Karma paid off! It was such an unforgettable weekend. I saw Pantera back in the day and this tribute was excellent. I really appreciate the Anselmo’s generosity! And I’m so happy for everyone involved.
Grady is really underappreciated. legend
Jeez. I was practically "manipulating my dial" listening to how awesome Grady is. Dude's a legend
lmfaooo
Hilarious comment
🤔….🤭Bahaha! Good’n 😄
Grady is cool guy ❤❤
Your more recognized than you realize, if your on phil and grady's radar, im sure zakk, charlie and rex woulda known who you were, keep doing what your doing and you may find yourself up there for a song, grady is definitely the keeper of the flame and underrated, if i recall correctly, they ran the 2 whammy rig with dime and most of the time it was grady on it, rewatch the dime guitar clinic video and watch what grady's doing. Enjoy that moment forever and the future ones that will follow!
Somone wants his 20 seconds of shame
Grady's a damn wizard. I love how he's like the guitarists shadow so they can just focus on performing!
This was a great deep dive into what the techs do in the back. I knew absolutely ZERO about Grady's role in the back before today. It would be awesome if you could do a documentary or something showcasing all the different techs to guitarists out there, and how they allow the players to do what they do. Seems you've got a real passion for it, and you've got a hell of a start already with this video. I mean, Grady reached out to you. The guitar tech for one of the biggest fucking metal guitar players of all time looked you up. Holy shit tits, how amazing was that? This could be a stepping stone to something very cool. Fantastic video. Thank you so much.
yea, theres not much out there talking about what grady specifically does so i really wanted to cover a lot of that in this video. it was a learning experience for me too!!!
That's so sick! I knew one day Phil, Rex or Rita would notice you and reach out
So cool you had such an in depth experience, and having Phil's positive appraisal of your playing. You're just glowing happy, and it looks good on you. Whatta perma-grin.😊
Wow thanks for giving Grady the props that he deserves and his longevity with the band!! Amazing video! Also what a payoff for all ur hard days practicing, you got to go backstage for Pantera!!🤘🏻🤘🏻
I'm in the middle of spraying a flying V right now, so I gotta run, but am definetly coming back to finish watching this. I'm so happy for you.
So much t say but I'll keep it short: 1. WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! you so deserve that experience.2.thanks for the insight as to what the players need to be so successful as a whole. 3. yourself and Ola are the two who have helped to make the deserving Grady shine as well. thanks for that! 4. you have been told hundreds of dozens of times that you are the top shelf for keeping Dime alive and his legacy growing. they are all correct. 5. thanks for remaining composed during your presentation of that amazing experience Miss Kayla, because I was not able to just watching it. So Happy and Proud for you!!!🤘🤘🤘 don't get a big head please. KIDDING.
thank u for the sweet words!!
That's awesome. You ended with the best seats in the house. I got chills from your story and watching the footage you got backstage specially the bits with Grady working the rig while the band was playing. Thank you so much for sharing.
I had Zero idea that Grady did as much as he does. It is truly a performance. Without him there is a tremendous amount missing. 5th member would NOT be an overstatement. He is the MVP in my opinion. I am so glad you were treated to such an intimate experience. As a once working musician myself for 2 decades I know what goes into much of what you saw. It is no small thing.
Congrats! Thats really awesome.
And you handled yourself backstage admirably. You're rad.
This is Amazing! You have amazing talent and you “have it” and Phil and the guys saw it. You rock Kayla! Absolutely blown away for you ;)
So happy for you Kayla. You deserve it. 👍 And thanks for sharing your experience with The Dragon. I'm glad this was your focus and not just star struck footage. The wizards behind the curtain so often go unseen. And hopefully this will enlighten some folks on the fact that being a guitar tech is much much more than just tuning guitars ;) A tech's job is to oversee every piece of equipment being used by that performer for the entire show including in ear monitoring. Its their job to be ready for anything and be prepared with backups. And with a production and catalog of songs like this being performed live, it is a very overwhelming task. Hats off to Grady and hats of to you Kayla 🤘
I remember reading Dime saying Grady operated his whammy live and also refered to him as a fifth member. What an experience for you
What a delightful and well-deserved treat. Go Grady! I'm sure we'd all love more with him any time. Cheers! (the DigiTech Wammy is a true living legend, as well \m/ )
Every time I see Grady here and there I always feel Dime's presence in him. The man is a legend and a "Champion" in our hearts forever and ever.
Congratulations, sounds like one heck of an experience! All your hard work is paying off.
Extremely happy for you and I like the way you talk about it all... spontaneously, no stupid self-censoring, just pure excitement and bliss for being there to witness it! 🤘🏻
Oh WOW! Congratulations! I'm sincerely happy for You! And it is such a delight and amazing thing for You to talk about Grady like that, acknowledging His absolutely insane work & contribution to the whole thing!
And shiiiit, what an honor to hear such a thing from Phil, Himself!!! Well-deserved! ;)
dude believe me that is ONLY a gig i would accept if YOU werent available first 🤘
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Atilla you and Kayla are both amazing I wish I was half the guitar player either of you are.
That's awesome. I'm happy you got to do that. You have the right people's attention, who knows what could happen.
Holy crap!! What phenomenal experience!! I'm so happy for you! I always thought Grady was a cool dude based on the Home Video's. Man, what a compliment Phil gave you. How could you even think straight after that?? \m/
Awesome! That is so cool you were in the list to be the potential guitar player for Pantera.
That's fucking insane how much work Grady is doing. Way above and beyond what the average tech does for sure. And congrats on being recognized by being on the short list of Pantera guitarists. This is a great example of what happens when you just focus on doing what you love and work hard at it.
Credit where its due from the Pantera crew, Im so happy for you! =)
That is a ridiculous experience! Congrats on the invite and that they had you on a short list! Phenomenal 👏👏👏👏
WoW Kayla what an amazing experience. So happy for you that you got to experience that. What Phil said, I'm convinced it's 100 percent real, we've been telling you since the beginning of your channel that you are amazing and that's the truth.
Wow! What an amazing experience!!
I saw some photos on the Pantera 2023 tour Facebook group, photos of Rita and Grady sidestage and I could’ve sworn I saw you hanging in the back!! Of course they invited you!! Thanks for the stories love hearing all of this!! 😎
Well deserved, all of it. I'm not even that big of a Pantera fan, but I subscribe to you because I'm amazed at how well you can play ALL of their music. Happy for you!
Congratulations! What an experience! As someone who was fortunate enough to see Pantera with Dimebag, and again a few weeks ago with Zakk... nothing can compare to being invited backstage with the band. And as someone who made the comment on one of your videos a long time ago, about how I think you'd be a shoe-in as the fill-in guitarist for a Pantera reunion... I wasn't joking. And apparently, the crew thinks so as well! What an honor! And again, congratulations 😊
Dude, this is a great video! Love to hear about the backstage stuff that goes on. Had no idea how busy Grady is. Really rad of you for documenting this. Cheers, Kayla!
Oh yea he did everything..Dimes sound
Too awesome for words !!! Congrats!!
Love that you are getting these opportunities. Keep up the awesome work, beautiful!
Very happy for you man. It obviously means a lot to you and I think it couldn’t have gone to someone who deserves it more.
Very awesome. Glad you got to do that. Grady's a good dude.
What an amazing experience, so awesome!
This actually brought a few tears to my eyes, Grady is a boss and was so integral with Dime's sound. I'm so stoked you are finally getting the recognition you deserve!
PS your older originals are bomb! Never stop! 🤘🤘⚡️
I’ve heard about the guitar being controlled off stage but it’s very interesting to see how it’s actually done. Thanks for taking us backstage for a rare glimpse. You’re awesome!
Thanks for the inside information on what goes on behind the scenes. I had no idea Zakk was using Dime’s guitar tech for the shows. It only makes sense after seeing your video.
Wow! Just WOW!! I can't put it into words. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 You rock. Maybe you'll play beside some of these guys in your own project one day 🎸🖤🤘
i think she'll be up on stage with Pantera before this current tour is over IMHO.
,,,,,NO FFFIN WAY ,,,,...............so cool...congrats,,even they noticed your skills......so happy for you............keep chugging,,,pat,land o' lakes,wi..
you actually made my eyes tear up on this one....what a great life moment, you deserve it.Pantera crew has always been down to earth to the fans like DIME AND vinnie were!!
This is one of the most amazing videos' I have seen in a while! Thank you for this. I'm really not surprised you ended up on the short list for PanterA. I'm glad they invited you out and gave you the family treatment. I honestly wish they would have let you play at least one song with them. They should honestly fly you out to a few shows to guest spot. I really think it would get such a positive reaction. Stay the course and keep that momentum alive. This is coming from a local friend and fan, and lifelong Dime and Vinny fan.
It kinda looks like Grady is piloting a helicopter. So cool that you got to see the show from that perspective. Rock on K.
Grady is and always will be Dimebag's "Grand Champion" and responsible for Dime's sound from opening and shutting his NoiseGate,Reverb and doubling on his MXR Flanger/Doubler,Obviously his Wammy Pedal was split up between Dime and Grady!! Grady was Dimes Right and left hand man!!!
You WILL play with Pantera. Phil alluded to as much. Amazing!
thats awesome and thoroughly deserved to have your playing acknowledged by the likes of Pantera!!!!
so cool Rawk on!!! 🤘❣🤘
You deserve all the things!
Coolgratulations 😎 from what this sounded like you might get the chance to rehearse in the coming future, when ever they finish a tour and didn't start a new record yet. Also so surreal to me still that both are gone, Vinnie and Dime, but the people who were there seem to have completely filled those two's shoes when it comes to energy and positive attitude. Zakk standing there with this big smile at the end connecting with the audience was beautiful.
This was a freakin great video!
Such a good insight into the work Grady (and other crew members) do behind the scenes. Thanks heaps Kayla🙂
Wow who could have dreamt when you started doing these videos that THIS would be the result. What a wonderful thing to happen to you! Glad SOMETHING good can still happen to good people. What a story.
As a proud Texan this was truly an honor to see! I remember Pantera coming home to Dallas and being in Deep Ellum watching the master work. I’m living vicariously through you because I would be geeking out so hard just seeing the band and seeing the markings left by Dime. Amazing video!
You're not just an amazing guitarist anymore.... you're a scientist of music!
Great video! I loved hearing about your experience at the show. And when Phil said you were in the running for guitarist, I was delighted, but not surprised. You fucking kill it with the Pantera songs. It's not just about the notes, it's about the vibe and attitude which you have 100%. Badass.
Actually recognizing the work from the crew on your behalf is top notch class act on your behalf 🔥 thank for that “gear head” footage, so happy for you for going and experiencing the show. Also, Phil is a sweetheart.
Party on dude!
Absolutely *beyond* thrilled for you, Kayla!! You've got every right to be utterly giddy proud of everything you've accomplished so far and you've got so much more ahead!
I’m soooo Fuckin happy for you!!! Human Noise Gate - Grady Champion
Also Thank You sooo much for making this video, its amazing!
That's freaking awesome! Well deserved in my opinion. Grady is damn fine feller for making it happen.
holy shit!
How freaking cool is that?? You deserve the accolades too. You've kept Dime's spirit alive and always done it with a smile on your face. That's the most important thing is remembering them as if they never left. Carry that experience with you always! -gary/texas
Well deserved praise, you absolutely shred Kayla!!! And Grady is just outstanding... Thanks for sharing this, keep on rocking hard! 🤘🤘🤘
Holy BALLS Kayla! You made the best of an amazing situation and I'm really glad you got so much appreciation and recognition from the people you admire. The best part is that you didn't take it for granted and are very humble about your experiences. So many people would make it all about themselves, which is why I appreciate your content 👍
Thank you to Phil & Rex for keeping the music alive. The Lads are smiling down!
You're really THAT good, Kayla..no one is suprised you made the shortlist for possible Pantera guitarist.
AWESOME that you got to go to this Kayla, so glad for you 😎🤘
This is such a good video and you're awesome for making it! These backline guys make the shows awesome! Guitarists would just be tap-dancing at their pedal boards if these champions weren't back there helping keep things flowing.
Wow that is so fucking cool you met Grady and Phil.
Congratulations on the well earned respect!
It is inspiring! 🎸
Official rockstar. I’ve been following you for a couple years. You put in serious work and you’re going to be a got dayum star.
Look at you! Right up there.. so cool!!! Keep rocking!! 🤟🔥🫡
What an amazing experience, thank you for documenting this! Can't wait to see them in the UK. STRONGER THAN ALL!
IDK where to start, This is absolutely amazing. Pantera is my favorite band and you crush it! Thank you for this insane behind the scenes footage and look into what really goes on at the show WOW! What an experience, I'm so happy for you! I saw them a few weeks ago in Camden NJ, I was really blown away by the performance. I was lucky enough to see Pantera twice back in the mid to late 90's best shows of my entire life. I could go on forever lol Keep on Keepin on Kayla you freaking ROCK!!! GETCHA PULL!!!
When I discovered your channel/videos a few years ago I was blown away, and I've been watching ever since. Dimebag was/is my idol and I've still never seen anyone nail his style like you. Seeing you reach new heights is incredible, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for ya. Getcha pull!
I'm so happy for you Kayla !!! You're an amazing player and you absolutely earned this honor !! I hope they consider bringing you on tour I would love to see that !!!
I'm so f**king happy I watched this, I can't thank you enough for this one! Subscriber for life ;)
Wow what a wonderful experience! I'm so happy for you! So cool to get a peek backstage too. Really heartwarming to see these guys (including Grady!) back out there kickin' butt. And what an honor to have been considered! That is so cool haha!
Congratulations, we're all so happy for you 🎉
Great video! What an amazing experience you had! And for what Phil told you is great! I met him when I worked at a metal radio station 20 something years ago. He's a straight shooter for sure. Yes he likes to mess around, but for sure he was honest with you about being a possible player in the band. Congrats! \m/
I've been a Pantera fan since 94. The fact is, you play those songs so damn well that hearing you shred them makes me taste the thousands of beers I drank listening to the albums lol
In grave seriousness, you (and this one other guy on here, wish I could remember his name so I could give a shout out to him) play these songs so well, it brings out nuances I never noticed in them. Dime was a true one-off; obviously one of the greatest guitarists that ever clawed their way out of obscurity. There's a fluidity to his playing that's both at odds with the usual rigid metal technique, and would be almost impossible to duplicate. I'm no simp, but you're one of the most badass women on this entire site, and may the future treat you as such.
Maybe Attila? He’s definitely awesome with the Dime riffage and solos as well 🤔
Awesome experience! I’m happy for you.
Grady is indeed under-appreciated. He was very close with Dime and knows his trademark sound better than anyone.
That’s possibly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. How awesome for you!
that's super awesome. a dream come true. congrats!
As an old school Pantera fan, I would say Phil was definitely not bullshitting you! The way you all but channel Dimebag when ur playing Pantera, even on some other band's riffs, blows my f'n mind. Getcha pull of that shit right there 🤘
LOL I love how much you geeked out during the show and took videos of all the guitar/gear in action! What an awesome experience! Thanks for sharing :)
Awesome! I know the feeling. Being backstage with your heroes is always a dream come true. Congratulations!
I'm so happy you got this experience! Congratulations and props for your guitar skills. Grady deserves a lot of credit for his contribution, thanks for sharing this video with us.
You deserve it, you have put in countless hours keeping the dime spirit alive. I truly hope that someday pantera release an album with a mix of musicians and you make an appearance. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Hey you are so informative and awesome insights. I jus want you to know you got a new viewer..... crazy how much goes behind the scene makes you wonder how groups sounds just straight pure no soundboard stuff
wúnderbar, dánke for uploading this. This is a memory that you'll take with you with joy and for all of us. As a Pantera fan, this is delightful.
Wow , Amazing story !!!!! Being on the list as a potential guitarist for Pantera is unbelievable !! I wish they let you play one song with them .
I'm very happy you were able to see "the man behind the curtain" Kayla - sounds like you had a great time!