Suicide Note (song)

"Suicide Note Pt. I" is a power ballad that features 12-string acoustic guitars, keyboards, and bass drum beats in the style of a heartbeat. Guitarist Dimebag Darrell told Guitar World magazine in 1996 that he wrote all the guitar parts of the song the first time he picked up a 12-string guitar that Washburn Guitars had sent him in recognition of his new endorsement of the company. The song breaks into "Suicide Note Pt. II", which in stark contrast to Pt. I, is a fast-tempo song featuring low tunings, screamed vocals throughout, and a breakdown at its climax. The main riff in Pt. II features extensive use of the DigiTech Whammy effects pedal, which is used throughout most of the song including the chaotic solo. Pt. I was omitted from the original vinyl pressing of The Great Southern Trendkill in 1996. It was however included on a limited edition 24 bit audiophile pressing in 2012. The lyrics describe suicide attempts such as slitting of the wrist. Pt. I mentions drug use in particular, whereas Pt. II describes the determination of suicide by gunshot. == Reception ==

Metal Hammer ranked the first part of the song number 24 on their list of the 50 best Pantera songs, while the second part of the song ranked at number 20. Loudwire ranked both parts number eight on their list of the top 10 Pantera songs. ==Track listing==

Part I • Philip Anselmo – lead vocals • Dimebag Darrell – 12-string acoustic guitar Additional personnel • Big Ross – keyboards Part II • Philip Anselmo – lead vocals • Dimebag Darrell – guitars • Rex Brown – bass • Vinnie Paul – drums Additional personnel • Seth Putnam (of Anal Cunt) – additional vocals == References ==