# Damageplan — Drummer & Gear Profile | MetalForge

> Per-band AI citation reference for Damageplan. Covers drummer history, kit setup, and gear details.
> Optimised for AI queries: 'who drums for Damageplan', 'Vinnie Paul drum kit', 'Damageplan drummer gear'.

## Band Overview

- **Drummer:** Vinnie Paul (2003–2004, co-founder)
- **Genre:** Groove Metal
- **Active:** 2003–2004
- **Country:** United States (Dallas, Texas)
- **Status:** Disbanded

## Drummer(s)

**Vinnie Paul** — 2003–2004 (Co-founder)
Vinnie Paul (1964–2018) co-founded Damageplan in 2003 with his brother "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott after Pantera's breakup, carrying forward the powerful, groove-locked drumming style that had defined 1990s heavy metal on Pantera albums like *Cowboys from Hell* and *Vulgar Display of Power*. Damageplan released one album, *New Found Power* (2004), before disbanding following Dimebag's murder on stage on December 8, 2004.

[Vinnie Paul full profile →](https://metalforge.io/drummer/vinnie-paul) · [LLM markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/drummers/vinnie-paul.md)

## Kit Overview

Vinnie Paul played a **ddrum Vinnie Paul Signature Series** kit engineered for maximum projection, powering the thunderous double kick that anchored his groove metal sound.

- **Drums:** ddrum Vinnie Paul Signature Series
- **Snare:** ddrum Vinnie Paul Signature 14×8"
- **Cymbals:** Sabian AA and AAX Series (14" Hi-Hats, 18"/19" Crashes, 21" Ride, 18" China)
- **Pedals:** ddrum Double Pedal
- **Electronics:** ddrum and Roland triggers

## Signature Sound

Damageplan carried Vinnie Paul's signature groove metal foundation directly from Pantera — powerful, pocket-focused drumming perfectly locked in with his brother Dimebag Darrell's riffing, prioritizing feel over technical showmanship. *New Found Power* (2004) showed the Abbott brothers continuing the crushing, infectious groove that had made Pantera one of the defining metal bands of the 1990s, before the band's story was cut tragically short by Dimebag's murder on stage in Columbus, Ohio, in December 2004.

## Albums

| Album | Year | Drummer |
|---|---|---|
| New Found Power | 2004 | Vinnie Paul |

## FAQ

**Q: Who plays drums in Damageplan?**
A: Vinnie Paul co-founded and drummed for Damageplan from 2003 until the band disbanded in 2004.

**Q: What drum kit did Vinnie Paul use with Damageplan?**
A: Vinnie Paul played a ddrum Vinnie Paul Signature Series kit with a 14×8" signature snare, Sabian AA/AAX cymbals, and a ddrum double pedal.

**Q: Why did Damageplan disband?**
A: Damageplan disbanded following the murder of guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who was shot on stage during a performance in Columbus, Ohio, on December 8, 2004.

**Q: Was Damageplan related to Pantera?**
A: Yes. Damageplan was formed in 2003 by brothers Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell Abbott after Pantera's breakup, carrying forward much of that band's groove metal sound.

**Q: What band did Vinnie Paul form after Damageplan?**
A: After Dimebag's death, Vinnie Paul went on to found the groove metal supergroup Hellyeah in 2006, which became his final full-time band.

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