It is nearly a month since Pantera/HELLYEAH drummer and metal legend Vinnie Paul passed away at age 54. At Rockfest USA last weekend Disturbed performed ‘Walk’ as a tribute to Vinnie.Continue reading
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Hellyeah Pays Tribute To Vinnie Paul In A New Video Message
Hellyeah has joined the music world in paying tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott. In a short video to fans, the clip is a heartfelt thank you to Vinnie from the band and also opens with Vinnie thanking the fans as well.Continue reading
Watch Vinnie Paul’s Public Memorial Recap
Vinnie Paul Abbott was laid to rest this weekend, next to his mother Carolyn and his brother Dimebag Darrell. Yesterday’s celebration of life took place at The Bomb Factory in Fort Worth, TX. Featuring video tributes to Vinnie, notable musician’s sending messages included Vinnie’s former Pantera bandmate Philip Anselmo, Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour, among many others.Continue reading
Public Memorial For Vinnie Paul Abbott To Be Held This Coming Sunday
In an announcement made public on the Pantera Facebook account, the public memorial for late drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott will be held on Sunday, July 1 at Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. Fans interested in attending “Vinnie Paul: A Public Celebration Of Life” must receive a wristband to enter the Bomb Factory. The line for wristbands will begin at noon outside the venue prior to the 3:33 p.m. memorial. The event announcement notes: “There are no advance tickets, lines or lists.” More details about the memorial can be found below. Continue reading
Watch Bad Wolves Cover Pantera’s “Sandblasted Skin” As A Tribute To Vinnie Paul
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
The Music World Reacts To The Death Of Vinnie Paul Abbott
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.
Vinnie Paul Abbott, Legendary Drummer For Pantera, Dead At Age 54
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
System of a Down, Deftones, Alice in Chains, Incubus, Godsmack, Shinedown, 311, Slash Booked For Aftershock 2018
California biggest rock and metal event of the year, Aftershock Festival, just announced their lineup for 2018! It features System of a Down, Deftones, Alice in Chains, Incubus, Godsmack, Shinedown, 311, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, At The Drive In, Seether, Jonathan Davis, Bullet for My Valentine, Underoath, Black Veil Brides, HELLYEAH, Asking Alexandria, Sevendust, Everlast, GWAR, Emmure, Stick To Your Guns, Dance Gavin Dance, Monster Magnet, RED SUN RISING, Bad Wolves, The FEVER 333, Dorothy, Wage War, Plague Vendor, Hyro The Hero, Amigo The Devil, All Them Witches, Slothrust, The Dose, Viza, The Jacks, and more! Ticket link and on sale date info below!
October 27th, 2017 Metal Releases
Chicago Open Air – Daytona Park, Bridgeview, IL
Fans gathered from around the USA and even the far reaches of the globe to attend the second annual Chicago Open Air festival. Although Rock On The Range, Louder than Life, Aftershock and others wear the crown for the greatest commercial rock and metal festivals in America, COA is poised to challenge both of those fests. Over 70,000 fans from everywhere came out to the fest in one of America’s greatest cities to see 40 bands on two stages. From what Ghost Cult saw, heard, tasted, and imbibed this weekend, this is a legit possibility. Continue reading