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BIOHAZARD's DANNY SCHULER Pays Tribute To VINNIE PAUL: He Was A 'Down-To-Earth' And 'Generous' Guy

BIOHAZARD's Danny Schuler has paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott, calling the former PANTERA drummer a "generous" and "down-to-earth" guy who always wanted "to have a great time." Schuler wrote in a Facebook post: "Back around '89 or '90 was when [Vinnie and I] first met, at L'Amour [in Brooklyn], I...

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DISTURBED Drummer Pays Tribute To VINNIE PAUL: 'I Will Be Forever Grateful For Your Impact On My Life'

DISTURBED's Mike Wengren has paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott, saying that it was "an honor" to have befriended the former PANTERA drummer. In a Facebook post, Wengren wrote: "Still can't seem to find the words. "Vinnie Paul was an idol of mine back in the 90s. He was a huge influence on my playi...

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VINNIE PAUL's Death 'Did Not Appear Suspicious'

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the official cause and manner of Vinnie Paul Abbott's death is still pending. Clark County spokesman Dan Kulin said that information will likely take several days to be issued. Vinnie Paul passed away on Friday (June 22) at his home in Las Vegas at the age...

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Former TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer JOHNNY KELLY: VINNIE PAUL 'Was First Class With A Heart Of Gold'

Former TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly says that he is "crushed" by the passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott. The former PANTERA drummer passed away on Friday (June 22) at the age of 54. Vinnie Paul apparently died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas. No cause of death was given at press time, but s...

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HELLYEAH Frontman On VINNIE PAUL's Death: 'I'm At A Loss And Completely Devastated'

HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray has released the following statement regarding the passing of his bandmate, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott: "First off, I'm sorry to all of you for our loss. It's consumed me, as I'm sure it has many of you. "I'm sure you can all understand this has been incredibly hard and...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE: VINNIE PAUL 'Was A Lot Of The Brains And The Glue That Held' PANTERA Together

On Saturday, June 23, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante made an appearance on Eddie Trunk's SiriusXM tribute show to Vinnie Paul Abbott, who died one day earlier at his home in Las Vegas at the age of 54. Asked about the first time he met the former PANTERA drummer, Benante said: "The very first time,...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Shares Picture Of Lit Candle Following VINNIE PAUL's Death

Ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo has posted a picture of a lit candle in the dark, apparently in response to the passing of his former bandmate, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. Anselmo has yet to publicly comment on Vinnie Paul's death. The 54-year-old drummer died on Friday, June 22 at his home in Las...

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KING DIAMOND On VINNIE PAUL: 'Another True Metalhead Has Left Us Way Too Soon'

King Diamond has commented on the passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott. The former PANTERA drummer reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. The Danish heavy metal singer shared a photo of Vinnie Paul wearing the King Diamond makeup at a HELLYEAH Halloween concert in 2014, a...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On VINNIE PAUL: 'Thank You For All The Good Times'

METALLICA's Lars Urich has paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott, thanking the former PANTERA drummer for his "incredible hospitality." Vinnie Paul reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. He was 54 years old. Earlier today, the METALLICA drummer tweeted out what looks...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: 'VINNIE PAUL Was Definitely The Kindest Living Legend I've Ever Met'

KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott, saying that the former PANTERA drummer "was definitely the kindest living legend" he had ever met. Vinnie Paul reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. Writing on his Instagram, Welch said: "My...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On VINNIE PAUL's Death: 'My Heart Is Broken'

HALESTORM singer Lzzy Hale has commented on the passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott. The former PANTERA drummer reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. Lzzy wrote in an Instagram post: "My heart is broken. Vinnie, you were one of the first rock stars I ever met. You sang...

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MARK TREMONTI: VINNIE PAUL 'Left Behind Such A Great Legacy'

TREMONTI members Mark Tremonti and Eric Friedman have commented on the passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott. The former PANTERA drummer reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. Speaking to Metal Wani earlier today (Saturday, June 23) at the Hellfest festival in Clisson, Fra...

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VINNIE PAUL Died In His Sleep

Vinnie Paul Abbott's family has told TMZ that the legendary drummer died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas. His body has been turned over to the medical examiner to determine a cause of death, and after that, he will be flown back to his home state of Texas to be buried between his mother and br...

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Former VAN HALEN Members SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY Pay Tribute To VINNIE PAUL

Former VAN HALEN members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony have paid tribute to ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, who died on Friday (June 22) at the age of 54. Hagar wrote on Twitter: "Vinnie has been at nearly every birthday bash in Cabo from the beginning. I was at the cantina in Cabo late las...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist On VINNIE PAUL's Death: 'Sadness, Shock, Confusion, Anger, Despair. We Feel It All Together.'

Vinnie Paul's HELLYEAH bandmates have commented on the drummer's passing, saying that the drummer "will be and is greatly loved and missed." Paul, co-founder of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN, died Friday (June 22) in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 54. No cause of death has been announced. HELLYEAH guitari...