Guitarist Zakk Wylde recently talked with Guitar World where he spoke about his experience touring with Pantera, along with Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, and Charlie Benante:

“I always knew Dime was great, but now (that) I’ve really studied a bunch of his songs and solos, he’s even greater-er-er than I even realized. He definitely sits at the table with his heroes and breathes the same rarified air as Tony Iommi because, just like Black Sabbath, Pantera created a genre of music; they were the precision machine that’s still considered its benchmark to this day.

“It’s not just about Dime’s chops and how great his technique was; it’s about what he created. That’s his legacy, and it’s way, way bigger than just being a great lead player.

“Also, Pantera’s music is so powerful and special; it’s perfectly designed for live shows and festivals, it really is. The crowd reactions have been just insane. Dime and Vinnie would definitely be loving it, seeing what they were a part of and what they created.

“As you and I know, every day with Dime and Vinnie was Friday or Saturday night. They enjoyed life to the fullest. So, I always tell everybody this: if you want to celebrate Dime and Vinnie, you should be thankful every single day and kick as much a*s as you possibly can!” […]