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In a newly posted tribute video, footage of the late Vinnie Paul offering a personal thank you to the fans sets off a heartfelt clip.

Emotional ex-Pantera frontman tells Scour fans: “This is one for Vince” before performing “Slaughtered.”

The Shinedown vocalist reflects on the band's first memory of connecting with Pantera's Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell.

The Soundgarden and Pearl Jam drummer recalled being on tour with Pantera in the early '90s and being intimidated by their performance.

Former Pantera singer paid tribute in a short video played at the drummer's public memorial.

Read the statement, provided by Nick Bowcott for Pantera's social media, right here.

TMZ have another alleged update.

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are reportedly providing the custom casket, which was offered as a gift at the request of Vinnie Paul's family.

The public will have a chance to say their farewell to the drumming legend.

Wengren says, 'To have met him was a dream come true. To become his friend was an honor.'

Aaron Lewis held a moment of silence at one of his solo shows for the late Vinnie Paul a day after news broke that the Pantera drummer had been found dead.