Hellyeah - Vinnie Paul Drummer Profile & Gear | MetalForge
Hellyeah, formed in 2006, was a groove metal supergroup featuring Pantera's Vinnie Paul on drums until his death in 2018.
Explore Vinnie Paul's groove metal drumming with Hellyeah, his final full-time band.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the drummer for Hellyeah?
Roy Mayorga (also of Stone Sour) is Hellyeah's most recent drummer, joining in 2019 to tour behind the Welcome Home album and continuing until the band went on hiatus around 2021. Founding drummer Vinnie Paul recorded with the band from 2006 until his death in June 2018.
What happened to Hellyeah after Vinnie Paul's death?
Vinnie Paul died on June 22, 2018. He had already recorded drum tracks for nine of the ten songs on what became the album Welcome Home (2019) before he passed. The band completed the album as a tribute and brought in Roy Mayorga to handle touring/live drums.
Is Hellyeah still active?
As of the most recent public statements, Hellyeah is on hiatus (reported by Roy Mayorga in 2021), partly due to vocalist Chad Gray's commitments with Mudvayne.
Who founded Hellyeah?
Hellyeah was founded in 2006 by drummer Vinnie Paul (Pantera, Damageplan), vocalist Chad Gray and guitarist Greg Tribbett (both of Mudvayne), and guitarist Tom Maxwell (Nothingface).
Who played drums on Hellyeah's "Hellyeah"?
Vinnie Paul played drums on "Hellyeah" (2007).
Who played drums on Hellyeah's "Welcome Home"?
Vinnie Paul played drums on "Welcome Home" (2019).