Former Columbus, Ohio police officer James Niggemeyer, the man widely credited with ending the December 8, 2004 shooting at the Alrosa Villa that took the life of Dimebag Darrell Abbott, has spoken publicly about the night that defined and ultimately derailed his career. In a new interview with Bill Bailey of Today’s Boondoggle Podcast, Niggemeyer says he has no regrets, but it cost him everything. Continue reading
According to NBC Los Angeles and a published report by Blabbermouth.net, one person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting late Saturday night (April 23rd, 2022) during a death metal concert at a bar in San Bernardino, California The shooting took place around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday outside of the Marquis Lounge, reportedly while Los Angeles death metal band Crawling Through Tartarus was on stage during their set. CBS Los Angeles reported that 32-year-old James Vincent Dickson was pronounced dead at the scene. The band’s vocalist Matt Holzboog was allegedly “hit by two rounds” and subsequently underwent surgery. He is scheduled for more surgery and expected to recover. Police said all other four victims were listed in stable condition on Monday. The investigation into the shooting remains under investigation, and no suspect or motive information was available.