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VINNIE PAUL: Video Footage, Photos Of 'A Public Celebration Of Life'

CBS DFW has uploaded a two-minute video report on the public memorial for Vinnie Paul Abbott, which was held on Sunday (July 1) at Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. "We're not mourning Vinnie. Of course, the world is sad that he's gone… but Vinnie's memory will live on through his music," said Guy Syk...

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PHILIP ANSELMO To VINNIE PAUL: I Will 'Always Have Love In My Heart For You'

A video message from ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo was played at the public memorial for his former bandmate, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. It marked the first time Anselmo publicly commented on Vinnie Paul's death. The event, which was held earlier today (Sunday, July 1) at Bomb Factory in Dallas,...

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Watch VINNIE PAUL's Public Memorial Live Right Now

A public memorial for late PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott is being held right now at Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. A live stream of the event, which began at 3:33 p.m., is available below. The PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer was buried on Saturday (June 30) next to his brother, PANTERA guitarist "...

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Here Are The First Photos Of VINNIE PAUL's Final Resting Place

The first photos of Vinnie Paul Abbott's final resting place can be seen below. The PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer was buried on Saturday (June 30) next to his brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, and their mother, Carolyn, at Moore Memorial Gardens cemetery in Arlington, Texas. He was...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Doesn't Foresee EXODUS Retiring Anytime Soon: 'I'm Not Tired Of This Yet'

Steve "Zetro" Souza says he cannot picture EXODUS following in the retirement footsteps of their longtime thrash counterparts SLAYER. SLAYER, which announced its "final tour" earlier this year, currently features in its ranks EXODUS guitarist/primary songwriter Gary Holt as a replacement for decease...

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VOLBEAT's ROB CAGGIANO On VINNIE PAUL: 'It Doesn't Make Sense That He's Not Around Anymore'

VOLBEAT guitarist Rob Caggiano was interviewed by Kaaos TV before the band's June 28 headlining show at Provinssi in Seinäjoki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. Asked for his thoughts about the recent passing of PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, Caggiano said: "I didn't beli...

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VINNIE PAUL's KISS Casket Was Made By NASHVILLE CASKET SALES

Nashville Casket Sales owner Joe Stacey has told Fox 17 that his company made the KISS casket that Vinnie Paul Abbott will be buried in later today (Saturday, June 30) in Arlington, Texas. "For whatever reason, the original company lost the license to make a KISS casket," Stacey said. "Now, we're th...

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Watch Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Perform 'Postmortem' With BODY COUNT

Former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo joined BODY COUNT on stage Friday (June 29) at the Tuska festival in Helsinki, Finland to perform the final section of the SLAYER medley "Raining Blood"/"Postmortem". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Lombardo performed at Tuska earlier...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist CHRISTIAN BRADY Pays Tribute To VINNIE PAUL: 'You Will Be On My Mind And In My Heart For The Rest Of My Life'

HELLYEAH guitarist Christian Brady has released the following statement regarding the passing of his bandmate, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott: "I'm sitting here in tears writing this. I haven't been able to find the words to do this... Maybe I just haven't had the will to do it yet because I knew once I...

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VINNIE PAUL To Be Buried In KISS Casket, Just Like DIMEBAG

According to TMZ, Vinnie Paul Abbott will be buried in a custom "Kiss Kasket" provided by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. The casket was offered as a gift at Vinnie's family's request. Vinnie will also be laid to rest in some of his clothes, including his hat, shoes and flannel. (See pictures at TMZ....

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Public Memorial For VINNIE PAUL To Be Held In Dallas On Sunday

A public memorial for late PANTERA 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 outsi...

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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...