The tributes are still pouring to beloved drumming icon Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera and HELLYEAH. Last night chart-topping metal supergroup Bad Wolves broke out a cover of ‘Sandblasted Skin’ off of Pantera’s classic The Great Southern Trendkill (EastWest) album. Check it out! Continue reading
We are still reeling from the sudden and tragic loss of legendary metal drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera and Hellyeah fame, who died at age 54 last night. Many of Vinnie’s peers took to social media to break the news, share their feelings and reminisce about the man.
Terrible news has come down as Vinnie Paul, best know as the drummer for Pantera, Hellyeah, and Damageplan has passed away. No cause of death is known at this time, and Vinnie’s family has asked for privacy and respect for now. The announcement came as a post on Pantera’s official Facebook page, which you can see below. We’ll continue to track this story as more details become available. We are naturally devastated by this news, and we send out condolences to Vinnie’s family, friends and fans worldwide at this time. Continue reading