Pantera and Hellyeah drummer and cofounder Vinnie Paul died June 22 in Las Vegas, NV at the age of 54.

The music word was shocked to learn the sad passing of legendary Pantera, Hellyeah and Damage Plan drummer Vinnie Paul at the age of 54

Drummer Vinnie Paul, co-founder of metal band Pantera, has died. Currently a member of Hellyeah, Paul was 54. His representative confirmed the legendary drummer’s death to Billboard, but added that no further details are available at this time. "Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away," reads a statement on…

Vinnie Paul, who co-founded Pantera and played with bands including Damageplan and Hellyeah, has died at the age of 54

'The family requests you please respect their privacy during this time.'Vinnie Paul in October 2017Vinnie Paul has died, aged 54. The drummer co-founded metal group Pantera in 1981, with his brother Dimebag Darrell and Rex Brown.  The group split in 2003. An announcement was made on Pantera’s official Facebook page on Friday night. &...