John Petrucci competing for Loudwire's Greatest Metal Guitarist.

[Jaffa]

Wow.  I voted again a minute ago, and it was literally 50/50 at the time.

Looks like Adam Jones has pulled back ahead, too. 

[Deep Sixx]

The DT and DT affiliated pages on Facebook just need to post again tomorrow before the poll closes

[gmillerdrake]

https://loudwire.com/dimebag-darrell-abbott-vs-john-petrucci-greatest-metal-guitarist-semifinals/

VOTE

[BlobVanDam]

I seriously doubt a bunch of Pantera fans just decided to vote right now somethings not right.

Not to call it shits or anything, but it's really weird. I mean, I don't really think Pantera fans are that commited. Explosive, yes, perhaps they could have given a 99.99% of votes at the very beginning, but they're not attentive enough to keep voting every hour. I could be wrong, but that's my perspective.

Wow, that's incredibly insulting. 

This. DTF is sitting here spamming votes for who they want, but then when Pantera fans do they same, people start crying foul as if something must be rigged for one of the highest regarded guitarists of the past 20 years to actually possibly win an internet poll! Let's at least try to keep it classy.

[Laich21DT]

Uh-oh. I checked about a minute ago, JP was at 50.25%, now it's 50.2%. I wish I would have remembered to vote more earlier!

If Dime wins this round though, I won't be pissed. As I've said, he was an amazing guitarist, and was one of a kind.

[Meatrose]

Less than 8 hours remaining and it's incredibly close. We've lost a lot of ground these past 11 hours.

[TheGreatPretender]

If Dime wins, it's gonna be a damn freakin' shame, just because of how for along we've come. I mean, the vote was like 30:70. We gained like 25%, and it would be a damn shame if all that was for nothing.

[CodyWanKenobi]

My reasoning for voting JP.

Dime may be the most kick ass metal riffer of all time, and one of the greatest soloists, but JP not only has kick ass riffs and killer solos, but he paints pictures with his music, and that's something Dime never really did (in my opinion). That being said, Dime and JP are 2 of my 3 favorite guitar players and two of the most influential players on my playing.

[TheGreatPretender]

My reasoning for voting JP.

Dime may be the most kick ass metal riffer of all time, and one of the greatest soloists, but JP not only has kick ass riffs and killer solos, but he paints pictures with his music, and that's something Dime never really did (in my opinion). That being said, Dime and JP are 2 of my 3 favorite guitar players and two of the most influential players on my playing.

Who's the third?

[Meatrose]

And we've lost the lead.

[CodyWanKenobi]

My reasoning for voting JP.

Dime may be the most kick ass metal riffer of all time, and one of the greatest soloists, but JP not only has kick ass riffs and killer solos, but he paints pictures with his music, and that's something Dime never really did (in my opinion). That being said, Dime and JP are 2 of my 3 favorite guitar players and two of the most influential players on my playing.

Who's the third?

Jason Becker

[TheGreatPretender]

And we've lost the lead.

That's it, I'm canceling my pre-order of DT12.

Jason Becker

Cool. Never really heard any of his work, but I know of him.

[Meatrose]

John should post (on their Twitter and Facebook) that if we help him win this he will upload a video to YouTube where he plays a riff from one of the other songs. That would get DT fans everywhere voting. 

[CodyWanKenobi]

He's definitely someone to look up. His story is life changing. He's an amazing human being.

[TheGreatPretender]

John should post (on their Twitter and Facebook) that if we help him win this he will upload a video to YouTube where he plays a riff from one of the other songs. That would get DT fans everywhere voting. 

It's a little late now, I think. But if he wins this, then for Final round, that'd be an awesome idea.

[BlobVanDam]

He's definitely someone to look up. His story is life changing. He's an amazing human being.

I saw the documentary just recently, and it was a great watch whether you know his music or not.

[TheGreatPretender]

He's definitely someone to look up. His story is life changing. He's an amazing human being.

I saw the documentary just recently, and it was a great watch whether you know his music or not.

Which documentary?

[Syzzle]

At least JP didn't lose to Synyster Gates

[CodyWanKenobi]

He's definitely someone to look up. His story is life changing. He's an amazing human being.

I saw the documentary just recently, and it was a great watch whether you know his music or not.

Which documentary?

It's called "Not Dead Yet: The Story of Jason Becker".

Jason is a friend of mine and he's changed my life in such a good way. Like I said, he's a wonderful human being.

[thosava]

Dimebag has the lead Vote JP!

[TheGreatPretender]

It's called "Not Dead Yet: The Story of Jason Becker".

Jason is a friend of mine and he's changed my life in such a good way. Like I said, he's a wonderful human being.

I'll be sure to check it out. Now, back to voting for JP!

[The Stray Seed]

Dimebag has the lead Vote JP!

Do it!!! =D

[Jinx]

One last wave of votes lads and lasses come on! 

[aprilethereal]

48.05%

Dis sux

[The Stray Seed]

48.05%

Dis sux

it's even decreasing... 

[Bolsters]

How long until this poll ends?

[Meatrose]

The annoying part is that at the time when the poll was supposed to be closed JP was in the lead (but all of a sudden it was extended). It ain't over yet though so keep voting.

JP should have won already /headcanon

[Chino]

I seriously doubt a bunch of Pantera fans just decided to vote right now somethings not right.

Not to call it shits or anything, but it's really weird. I mean, I don't really think Pantera fans are that commited. Explosive, yes, perhaps they could have given a 99.99% of votes at the very beginning, but they're not attentive enough to keep voting every hour. I could be wrong, but that's my perspective.

Wow, that's incredibly insulting. 

This. DTF is sitting here spamming votes for who they want, but then when Pantera fans do they same, people start crying foul as if something must be rigged for one of the highest regarded guitarists of the past 20 years to actually possibly win an internet poll! Let's at least try to keep it classy.

Right. but this is DTF and we don't lose these kind of things. We got I&W to beat Maiden and Metallica.

[aprilethereal]

Pantera fans can't possibly be more obsessed than DTF?!

[erik16]

The annoying part is that at the time when the poll was supposed to be closed JP was in the lead (but all of a sudden it was extended). It ain't over yet though so keep voting.

JP should have won already /headcanon

Is this actually true? If so, that is rigging! Voted right now, DT has also once more posted the link. We must disobey the system!

[Kotowboy]

have you heard Phil Anselmo recently ? The guy has no voice left *at all*...

[Mister Gold]

The annoying part is that at the time when the poll was supposed to be closed JP was in the lead (but all of a sudden it was extended). It ain't over yet though so keep voting.

JP should have won already /headcanon

Is this actually true? If so, that is rigging! Voted right now, DT has also once more posted the link. We must disobey the system!

It is true. The poll was supposed to close yesterday, but it was randomly extended to close this morning...

Again, Dime's an incredible guitarist and I wouldn't be so suspicious if it weren't for that time extension.

[Chino]

48.05%

Dis sux

it's even decreasing... 

48.36% !!!

VOTE VOTE VOTE

[Mindflux]

voted twice this morning, will hit it at my workstation when i get to work

[jingle.boy]

With only 45 minutes to go, I'm not optimistic.  48.24%, and I've been voting on 3 devices for the past 2 hours.