Pantera – Cowboys From Hell

Cowboys From Hell drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Vinnie Paul's drum part on Pantera's “Cowboys From Hell”, from the album Cowboys From Hell (1990). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Cowboys From Hell drum sheet music

“Cowboys From Hell” is the title track of Pantera’s 1990 major-label debut, the album that launched groove metal. It remains one of the band’s signature songs.

Vinnie Paul plays a heavy groove-metal part with powerful, precise playing at around 114 bpm. A great workout for metal drummers – tight unisons with the riffs and solid double bass.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Cowboys From Hell drum transcription on this page is written from the original studio recording – not from a live version and not from a simplified arrangement. If you have been searching for Cowboys From Hell drum notes that actually match the record, this is the complete part, from the first bar to the last.

Song sections are clearly labelled, so you always know where you are, and the layout follows the song from start to finish. The PDF is professionally engraved, prints cleanly and reads just as well on an iPad or any other tablet.

Song facts

• Artist: Pantera
• Album: Cowboys From Hell (1990)
• Drummer: Vinnie Paul
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 114
• Style: groove metal

What you get

Here is what is included with Cowboys From Hell drum sheet music:

• The full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording
• Clearly labelled song sections
• Professionally engraved, print-ready PDF
• Instant download after purchase

How to practise Cowboys From Hell on drums

Once you have the Cowboys From Hell drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the riffs.
2. Practise the grooves. Keep them tight with a metronome.
3. Lock in with the riffs. Learn the accents with the guitar.
4. Work on double bass. Keep it even.
5. Play with the record. Feel the groove.
6. Record yourself. Check your precision.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Cowboys From Hell drum notes online are often tabs typed out by ear, with missing fills and rhythms that don’t match the record. A proper transcription saves you hours of guessing: every part is checked against the original recording, the rhythms are exact, and the layout follows the song so you always know where you are.

Who is this sheet music for?

Cowboys From Hell drum sheet music suits intermediate to advanced metal drummers and Pantera fans.

About Vinnie Paul

Vinnie Paul co-founded Pantera with his brother Dimebag Darrell and later played in Damageplan and Hellyeah. His heavy, precise style defined groove metal.

More Pantera drum sheet music

Other Pantera songs in the store: Domination and Slaughtered. See them all on the Pantera drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Cowboys From Hell drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Cowboys From Hell. Nothing is simplified.

Are these Cowboys From Hell drum tabs?

No – it is proper drum notation, which is more precise than tabs because it shows exactly when every note falls. If you are new to reading, it is easier than it looks – each drum and cymbal has its own place on the staff.

When do I get the PDF?

Straight away – the download link appears right after checkout and arrives in your inbox, so you can print it or open it on a tablet.

What tempo is Cowboys From Hell?

Around ♩ ≈ 114.

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