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“Drumming Up An Appetite With Vinnie Paul,” the cookbook created by late Pantera and HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, has finally received an official release. Fans can purchase a copy of the book through Z2.

Here’s a description of the book:

“If you can’t stand the heat get out of the drummer’s seat. Vinnie Paul, beloved drummer best known for his tasty rhythms in Pantera, Damageplan, and Hellyeah had another passion that fueled his days — incredible eats and delicious treats! This volume contains Vinnie’s favorite recipes, written before his untimely passing. Z2 is honored to present them to you so that the cooking hostile tradition is carried on. Now, getcha’ apron on! This book contains 40+ original Abbott Family recipes and it was Vinnie’s dream to share his food with the entire world. The foreword was written by Vinnie’s longtime friend and Las Vegas neighbor, Carrot Top.”

Abbott previously said the following in 2015:

“My cookbook will be called ‘Drumming Up An Appetite With Vinnie Paul’. How clever is that? It’s got a picture of me sitting behind the drum set. I’m holding two big, old turkey legs; those are otherwise known as drumsticks. And it’s got a lot of really cool recipes that I came up with on my own; a lot of them my mom taught me when I was growing up; and just a lot of tongue-in-cheek humor, and it’s just a lot of fun. It’s not real serious.

A lot of people think cooking is throwing something in the microwave. It’s really not. There’s a passion to it. It’s like playing music. If you love doing it, you really put everything you’ve got into it and want it to be special, and that’s what we do.”

Abbott’s friend and personal assistant, Brian “Bridog” Jones also commented:

“Vinnie’s BBQ action was most definitely not your average lineup. Whether it be at his Texas or Vegas casas, or on the road prepping and cooking for all the bands and crew and even the local venue personnel, his spread was legendary! Lots of very hard work from myself and many others made this book possible. Vinnie’s recipes are now being offered to the world!”

Josh Bernstein, president of Z2 and longtime friend/collaborator of Vinnie Paul, added:

“Vinnie Paul’s passion for life, music and tasty food was immeasurable. Being able to publish this cookbook for Vinnie, Bridog and his family fulfills a promise I made to him during his lifetime and we hope his recipes, stories and passion fills no hearts and stomachs for years to come.”