Complete List Of Hellyeah Albums And Songs

Hellyeah formed in 2006 when members of two heavyweight metal outfits—Mudvayne and Nothingface—linked up in Dallas, Texas, to explore a groove-driven strain of modern metal. Mudvayne vocalist Chad Gray and guitarist Greg Tribbett connected with Nothingface guitarist Tom Maxwell and bassist Jerry Montano during Ozzfest’s touring downtime, trading riffs and ideas that felt too loose and southern-fried for their primary projects. The spark intensified when former Pantera and Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott agreed to climb behind the kit after months of persuasion, giving the nascent super-group a rhythmic backbone rooted in Texas groove metal heritage.

From that first rehearsal the chemistry was obvious, and within months the band signed with Epic Records, quickly tracking a debut album at Paul’s home studio in Arlington. Issued in April 2007, Hellyeah cracked the Billboard 200’s Top 10 and introduced the band’s hallmark blend of Pantera-style swing, Mudvayne-leaning melody, and bar-room chant vocals. “You Wouldn’t Know” and “Alcohaulin’ Ass” received heavy active-rock rotation, opening a touring cycle that pulled the quintet across North America and into major European festivals.

Personnel volatility surfaced early: bassist Jerry Montano exited in 2007 and was replaced by Damageplan alumnus Bob Zilla. The lineup shift didn’t slow momentum. Hellyeah’s sophomore record, Stampede (2010), pushed deeper into blues-inflected riffs and debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200. Singles “Cowboy Way” and “Hell of a Time” kept the group lodged in American rock radio charts and confirmed that the project was no one-off side hustle—Hellyeah had become a touring institution with its own fan base, distinct from the members’ legacy bands.

The 2012 release Band of Brothers sharpened the group’s attitude, pairing heavier guitar tones with lyrics foregrounding loyalty and defiance. It marked the final appearance of Greg Tribbett and Bob Zilla, who left the band the following year. In their place came Christian Brady on guitar and Kyle Sanders—formerly of Bloodsimple—on bass. That new configuration delivered Blood for Blood in 2014, an album praised for returning to rawer, more Pantera-leaning aggression while still landing a Top 20 Billboard debut and spawning the radio single “Moth.”

Hellyeah’s fifth studio effort, Unden!able (2016), featured a cover of Phil Collins’s “I Don’t Care Anymore” that included archived guitar tracks from the late Dimebag Darrell Abbott, Vinnie Paul’s brother. The album’s lead single “Human” hit No. 11 on the Mainstream Rock chart and illustrated the band’s ability to fuse accessibility with metallic heft. Extensive touring followed, including slots on major U.S. festivals and European metal bills, reinforcing Hellyeah’s status as a relentless live act.

Tragedy struck in June 2018 when Vinnie Paul died suddenly from heart disease. Rather than dissolve, the band decided to honor his final recordings by completing their sixth studio album. Released in September 2019, Welcome Home featured Paul’s final drum tracks and showcased matured songwriting on singles “Welcome Home,” “Oh My God,” and “Love Falls,” the latter becoming their highest-charting Mainstream Rock track at No. 3. Stone Sour drummer Roy Mayorga stepped in for live dates, allowing Hellyeah to mount a memorial tour celebrating Paul’s legacy.

Across six studio albums—Hellyeah (2007), Stampede (2010), Band of Brothers (2012), Blood for Blood (2014), Unden!able (2016), and Welcome Home (2019)—the band has charted eleven Mainstream Rock singles inside the Top 20. While they have not collected major industry awards, Hellyeah earned a loyal following for unfiltered stage energy, southern-hued hooks, and the draw of Vinnie Paul’s post-Pantera drumming.

Outside the studio, members used Hellyeah’s platform for philanthropy and community outreach. Vinnie Paul hosted annual charity events in Dallas benefiting local food banks, Chad Gray has raised mental-health awareness through interviews and social media, and the group participated in benefit concerts supporting veterans’ organizations. Individually, members kept roots in their earlier bands—Gray fronted Mudvayne reunion shows, Tom Maxwell guested on metal tributes, and Sanders continued session work for underground acts.

The band’s future remains undefined following the pandemic hiatus and Paul’s absence, but their catalog stands as a testament to collaborative spirit across metal sub-genres. Hellyeah fused Pantera swing, Mudvayne technicality, and Nothingface groove into a distinct identity that resonated with fans seeking both heaviness and melody. Their records document a directional arc from barroom anthems to introspective tributes, anchored by musicianship that never strayed far from its Texan and Midwestern roots.

Hellyeah (2007)

Hellyeah’s self-titled debut album was released on April 10, 2007, through Epic Records. Recorded at Chasin’ Jason studio in Dimebag Darrell’s backyard in Arlington, Texas, the album was completed in approximately one month with Vinnie Paul producing. It featured the lineup of Chad Gray (vocals), Greg Tribbett (lead guitar), Tom Maxwell (rhythm guitar), Jerry Montano (bass, during recording), and Vinnie Paul (drums). Shortly after the album’s release, Montano was replaced by Bob “Zilla” Kakaha.

The album debuted impressively at #9 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 45,000 copies in its first week and establishing Hellyeah as more than just a side project. Musically, the debut blended elements of groove metal with southern rock influences, creating a sound that differed from the members’ previous bands while showcasing their individual strengths. Singles from the album included “You Wouldn’t Know,” “Alcohaulin’ Ass,” and “Thank You,” with “You Wouldn’t Know” reaching #5 on Billboard’s Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

CD Track Listings:

1. HELLYEAH
2. You Wouldn’t Know
3. Matter of Time
4. Waging War
5. Alcohaulin’ Ass
6. GodDamn
7. In the Mood
8. Star
9. Rotten to the Core
10. Thank You
11. Nausea
12. One Thing

Stampede (2010)

“Stampede,” Hellyeah’s second studio album, was released on July 13, 2010, through Epic Records. Recorded at Vinnie Paul’s home studio in Texas, the album featured Chad Gray (vocals), Greg Tribbett (lead guitar), Tom Maxwell (rhythm guitar), Bob “Zilla” Kakaha (bass), and Vinnie Paul (drums). The band members lived in bungalows on Paul’s property during recording, creating an immersive, collaborative atmosphere.

The album debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200, selling 28,000 copies in its first week and becoming the band’s highest-charting album to date. Musically, “Stampede” continued to develop the sound established on their debut, maintaining their groove metal foundation while exploring additional southern rock and hard rock elements. Singles from the album included “Hell of a Time,” “Cowboy Way,” and “Better Man,” with the band undertaking extensive touring to support the release, including appearances at major festivals and a run on the Uproar Festival with Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, and Stone Sour.

CD Track Listings

1 Cowboy Way
2 Debt That All Men Pay
3 Hell Of A Time
4 Stampede
5 Better Man
6 It’s On!
7 Pole Rider
8 Cold As A Stone
9 Stand Or Walk Away
10 Alive And Well
11 Order The Sun

Band of Brothers (2012)

“Band of Brothers,” Hellyeah’s third studio album, was released on July 17, 2012, through Eleven Seven Music, marking the band’s departure from Epic Records. Produced by Jeremy Parker and recorded at VP’s Upstairs Studio (Vinnie Paul’s home studio) in Arlington, Texas, the album featured Chad Gray (vocals), Greg Tribbett (lead guitar), Tom Maxwell (rhythm guitar), Bob “Zilla” Kakaha (bass), and Vinnie Paul (drums).

The album represented a heavier, more aggressive direction for Hellyeah, with the band consciously returning to their metal roots after exploring more diverse sounds on their previous albums. As Vinnie Paul stated in interviews, they decided to “get back to our roots, and get back to what we’re the best at,” melding what they had done with Pantera, Mudvayne, Nothingface, and Damageplan. Singles included “War in Me” and the title track “Band of Brothers,” with the album reaching #19 on the Billboard 200. This would be the last Hellyeah album to feature Tribbett and Kakaha, who departed the band in 2014.

CD Track Listings

1. War in Me
2. Band of Brothers
3. Rage/Burn
4. Drink Drank Drunk
5. Bigger God
6. Between You and Nowhere
7. Call It Like I See It
8. Why Does It Always
9. WM Free
10. Dig Myself a Hole
11. What It Takes to Be Me

Blood for Blood (2014)

“Blood for Blood,” Hellyeah’s fourth studio album, was released on June 10, 2014, through Eleven Seven Music. Produced by Kevin Churko at The Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas, the album marked a significant lineup change, with Christian Brady replacing Greg Tribbett on lead guitar and Kyle Sanders replacing Bob “Zilla” Kakaha on bass, joining continuing members Chad Gray (vocals), Tom Maxwell (rhythm guitar), and Vinnie Paul (drums).

This album represented a critical and commercial breakthrough for Hellyeah, debuting at #1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums chart and receiving strong reviews for its focused aggression and musical cohesion. The personnel changes coincided with a stylistic shift toward a heavier, more intense sound that many critics and fans considered a creative resurgence. Singles included “Sangre por Sangre (Blood for Blood),” “Cross to Bier (Cradle of Bones),” “Moth,” and “Hush,” with the latter addressing domestic violence and being used to promote the “No More” campaign against domestic abuse.

CD Track Listings:

1. Sangre Por Sangre [Blood for Blood]
2. Demons in the Dirt
3. Soul Killer
4. Moth
5. Cross to Bier (Cradle of Bones)
6. DMF
7. Gift
8. Hush
9. Say When
10. Black December

Unden!able (2016)

“Unden!able,” Hellyeah’s fifth studio album, was released on June 3, 2016, through Eleven Seven Music. Produced by Kevin Churko and recorded at The Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas, the album featured Chad Gray (vocals), Christian Brady (lead guitar), Tom Maxwell (rhythm guitar), Kyle Sanders (bass), and Vinnie Paul (drums).

Building on the heavier direction established with “Blood for Blood,” “Unden!able” further refined Hellyeah’s aggressive sound while incorporating what guitarist Tom Maxwell described as “a lot of stuff they never tried before,” calling it “moody, dark and crushing.” A notable inclusion was a cover of Phil Collins’ “I Don’t Care Anymore,” which featured archived guitar work from Dimebag Darrell recorded before his death, creating a poignant connection to Vinnie Paul’s late brother. Singles from the album included “Human,” “I Don’t Care Anymore,” and “Love Falls.” The band supported the release with extensive touring, including participation in the 2015 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival alongside Slayer and King Diamond.

Track Listings:

1. !
2. X
3. Scratch a Lie
4. Be Unden!Able
5. Human
6. Leap of Faith
7. Blood Plague
8. I Don’t Care Anymore
9. Live or Die
10. Love Falls
11. 10-34
12. Startariot
13. Grave
14. Demons in the Dirt (Live in Australia 2015) – Bonus
15. Moth (Live in Australia 2015) – Bonus
16. Cross to Bier (Live in Australia 2015) – Bonus
17. Hush (Live in Australia 2015) – Bonus

Welcome Home (2019)

“Welcome Home,” Hellyeah’s sixth and final studio album, was released on September 27, 2019, through Eleven Seven Music. Recorded at The Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas with producer Kevin Churko, the album holds special significance as it features Vinnie Paul’s final recordings before his death in June 2018. The lineup included Chad Gray (vocals), Christian Brady (lead guitar), Tom Maxwell (rhythm guitar), Kyle Sanders (bass), and Vinnie Paul (drums).

The album was partially complete when Paul died, with the drummer having finished his parts but the band still needing to complete additional recording and production work. After a period of grieving, the remaining members decided to finish the album as a tribute to Paul’s legacy. The emotional weight of this situation influenced both the completion process and the album’s reception, with songs like the title track taking on new meaning in the context of Paul’s passing. Singles included “333,” “Welcome Home,” and “Black Flag Army.” For the subsequent tour, Stone Sour drummer Roy Mayorga joined the band, with their first performance being a special concert celebrating Paul’s life and legacy on May 11, 2019. Following the “Welcome Home” tour cycle, Hellyeah went on hiatus in 2021.

CD Track Listings

1. 333
2. Oh My God
3. Welcome Home
4. I’m the One
5. Black Flag Army
6. At Wicks End
7. Perfect
8. Bury You
9. Boy
10. Skyy and Water
11. Irreplaceable

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