Pantera – Slaughtered

Slaughtered drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Vinnie Paul's drum part on Pantera's “Slaughtered”, from the album Far Beyond Driven (1994). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Slaughtered drum sheet music

“Slaughtered” is from Far Beyond Driven, Pantera’s 1994 album, which debuted at number one in the US – a rare feat for such a heavy record.

Vinnie Paul plays a heavy, aggressive groove-metal part at around 150 bpm. A great workout for metal drummers – power, double bass and tight unisons with the riffs.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Slaughtered drum transcription was written bar by bar from Pantera's studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the Slaughtered drum notes exactly as they were played on the record.

The notation is clean and professionally engraved, with clearly marked sections and repeats, so it is quick to find your place when you jump to a fill or a chorus. Print it for your music stand or keep it on a tablet – both work well.

Song facts

• Artist: Pantera
• Album: Far Beyond Driven (1994)
• Drummer: Vinnie Paul
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 150
• Style: groove metal

What you get

When you buy Slaughtered drum sheet music, you get:

• 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 Slaughtered on drums

A step-by-step way to learn Slaughtered on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the riffs.
2. Practise slowly. Get the double bass even.
3. Lock in with the riffs. Learn the accents with the guitar.
4. Build up to ♩ ≈ 150. Step by step.
5. Play with the record. Feel the weight.
6. Record yourself. Check your precision.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Slaughtered drum tabs are rough sketches – the main groove, maybe a fill or two, and rhythms that are hard to read. Note-for-note sheet music shows exactly what was played and when, so you learn the real part instead of an approximation, and you learn it faster.

Who is this sheet music for?

Slaughtered drum sheet music suits intermediate to advanced metal drummers and Pantera fans.

About Vinnie Paul

Vinnie Paul was Pantera’s drummer and co-founder. His powerful, precise style drove albums such as Vulgar Display of Power and Far Beyond Driven.

More Pantera drum sheet music

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

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of Slaughtered?

Yes – every section from the first bar to the last, exactly as played on the original recording. It is not a shortened or simplified version.

Is it written as drum tabs or as drum notation?

As standard drum notation on a five-line staff. Tabs can show which drum to hit but not the exact rhythm – notation shows both.

How do I get the PDF after I buy?

The download link appears straight after checkout and is also sent to your email. You can print the PDF or read it on a tablet.

What tempo is Slaughtered?

Around ♩ ≈ 150.

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