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Vinnie Paul noticed his brother and bandmate assassinated on stage
Vinnie Paul, co-founder and drummer of the metallic band Pantera, has died aged 54, the band introduced on Facebook.
"Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away," a assertion stated.
There was no explanation for demise given.
Paul began Pantera in 1981 together with his brother, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbottthe pair have been sons to the country-western producer Jerry Abbott. The band had a primary album in 1994 and earned 4 Grammy nominations, however disbanded in 2003 amid rumours of a rift.
Paul stated on the time the breakup was a results of the band's singer, Phil Anselmo, wanting to maneuver on.
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Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has handed away. Paul is greatest recognized for his work because the drummer within the bands Pantera...
Posted by Pantera on Friday, 22 June 2018
In 2004 the 2 brothers fashioned a new band, Damageplan, however later that 12 months a 25-year-old man stormed the stage at a gig in Columbus, Ohio, capturing useless Abbott and three others.
In 2006, Paul joined Hellyeah, alongside the previous Mudvayne singer Chad Gray and Nothingface guitarist Tom Maxwell.
Fellow metallic and rock stars paid tribute to the drummer.
"Another metal hero taken too soon," stated Dave Mustaine, the founder and lead singer of Megadeth.
Twitter submit by @DaveMustaine
I simply wakened in Belgium to the information that my buddy Vinnie Paul has handed away. Another metallic hero taken too quickly. Say whats up to Daryl for me. Rest In Peace, my pricey buddy. @Pantera @hellyeahband #vinniepaul
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) June 23, 2018
"Heaven has Dimebag and Vinnie now," wrote the Blink 182 drummer, Travis Barker.
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"Loved when Pantera did shows with us and in later years Vinnie was always front and center at all KISS shows," wrote Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley.
Twitter submit by @PaulStanleyDwell
So unhappy to listen to of the demise of Vinnie Paul. Loved when Pantera did exhibits with us and in later years Vinnie was all the time entrance and heart in any respect KISS exhibits. RIP and condolences to his household. https://t.co/DaQREBNVW7
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyDwell) June 23, 2018
"Gutted to hear about the nicest guy in metal passing," wrote the band Papa Roach.
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Gutted to listen to concerning the nicest man in metallic passing. Vinnie Paul confirmed us nothing however love. We'll miss you Vinnie.
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) June 23, 2018