HELLYEAH

Welcome Home 

HELLYEAH’s story took a tragic twist on June 22nd, 2018, when world-renowned drummer, Vinnie Paul Abbott, passed to once more be reunited with his beloved brother, Dimebag Darrell. Dauntless, the heartbroken Hellyeah bravely soldiered on to complete the album Vinnie had already recorded his drum parts for – the outfit’s sixth offering, the brand new, Welcome Home. “The world deserves to hear Vinnie’s last piece of work,” lead guitarist, Christian Brady, states. “He was so proud of it. There was definitely a huge sense of responsibility to honour his legacy.”

In addition to the 9 cuts Vinnie played on, an extra song, “Skyy and Water,” was added. “I wrote the music the day after Vinnie died,” Maxwell reveals. “It’s a very bitter, emotionally-draining piece for me. I wanted the sorrow and loss I was feeling to come out in the music, and Chad’s lyrics said exactly what I was feeling. The first time I heard them, it broke me in half. That song is our heartfelt ‘Goodbye & Thank You’ note to Vinnie.

This album is Vinnie Paul’s final recorded work. Mixed and produced by Kevin Churko.

HELLYEAH was formed in 2006 by Pantera founder/drummer Vinnie Paul, singer Chad Gray (Mudvayne), and guitarist Tom Maxwell (Nothingface) with bassist Kyle Sanders (Bloodsimple) and guitarist Christian Brady, who joined in 2014. The band has released five albums, culminating in the #2 Hard Rock album release UNDEN!ABLE in June 2016. Their final album with Vinnie Paul, Welcome Home is a truly stunning album that does both Vinnie’s memory and groundbreaking legacy proud.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. 333
2. Oh My God
3. Welcome Home
4. I’m The One
5. Black Flag Army

SIDE B
1. At Wick’s End
2. Perfect
3. Bury You
4. Boy
5. Skyy And Water
6. Irreplaceable