On June 22nd, Vinnie Paul — the famed former drummer of Pantera, Damageplan and Hellyeah — passed away at the age of 54 in Las Vegas. (His cause of death is still undetermined.) Paul's family and record label have announced a public memorial service, dubbed "Vinnie Paul: A Public Celebration of Life." The event, which is open to fans, will be held at Dallas venue The Bomb Factory at 3:33 p.m. Central Time (a.k.a. "Dime Time") on Sunday, July 1st — one day after the musician's private funeral in his native Texas.
Fans interested in attending Paul's memorial will need to show up to the Bomb Factory in-person at noon Central Time to secure a wristband. No advance tickets will be sold. It's first-come, first-served, so show up early. For more information on the event, check out Bomb Factory's Facebook page.
Artists from across the metal community have paid tribute to Paul since his death, including Avenged Sevenfold, Megadeth and Alice In Chains. Find more on the legendary drummer and his legacy here.
