06/23/2018 22:48

Hellyeah

Vincent Paul Abbott passed away

Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away on June 22,2018. Paul is best known for his work as the drummer in the bands Pantera, Hellyeah and Damageplan.

"No further details are available at this time. The family requests you please respect their privacy during this time."

He was born in 1964. He was 54 years old.

His bandmate from Hellyeah, guitarist Tom Maxwell wrote: "Just so broken hearted and in shock. I'm struggling to write this but we want to thank you all for your kind words and support in this tragic time. We don't have much info to give you other then Vinnie is now with Dime and they are together in a better place. Sadness, shock, confusion, anger, despair. We feel it all together. Hug your loved ones and keep them close. Thank you all again for all your love. Vinnie will be and is greatly loved and missed but his music will live forever. Crank it loud today and scream to the heavens so he can hear you.
-Maxwell"

Chickenfoot / ex-Van Halen / ex- Montrose vocalist Sammy Hagar wrote: "Vinnie has been at nearly every birthday bash in Cabo from the beginning. I was at the cantina in Cabo late last night when I got the news. It sure is hard to believe. Great drummer, great guy and a great friend. Very sad."

King Diamond wrote: "So sad, what a loss. Another true metalhead has left us way too soon. Vinnie and Pantera were some of the first people to welcome me with open arms when I first moved to Dallas in 1992. Had so many great times together. I will miss you, friend. Rest In Peace. I know Dime is waiting for you."
ex- Skid Row vicalist Sebastian Bach wrote: "Rock in Peace my friend Vinnie Paul. Go shred with Brother Dime now. He's been waiting to rock with you again. Love you"

(source: Pantera / Hellyeah)