PyroMusic.net's Goreripper has issued an interview with HELLYEAH/ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. The following is an excerpt:

Q: How did this new album (Hellyeah's Stampede) compare with the first one. You've had a lot more time to work together, so is there a big difference in style or sound from the last album?

A: "Well I just think that the first album was almost like an experiment. We didn't really know each other, we were just getting to know each other. We wrote seven songs in the first eight days we were playing together, luckily we had great chemistry. And we came into this one we more confidence. We knew the fans had already embraced the band, we ahd the touring behind us, and we really had a focus on what Hellyeah was all about: a good-time rock, heavy metal band! We cover a lot of ground. This album is really, really diverse. It's like a rollercoaster ride, man. It's got all kinds of peaks and valleys and it just takes you on a journey right from the start. We're really, really proud of it and we think it's the record that will really establish Hellyeah."

Read the full interview at this location.

Below is the brand new Hellyeah video, for the song 'Hell Of A Time', from their second CD, Stampede, due in stores on June 28th in Australia and the UK, and on July 13th in North America.

Stampede tracklisting:

'Cowboy Way'

'Debt That All Men Pay'

'Hell Of A Time'

'Stampede'

'Better Man'

'It's On!'

'Pole Rider'

'Cold As A Stone'

'Stand Or Walk Away'

'Alive And Well'

'Order The Sun'

US nationally syndicated radio show Rockline, with host Bob Coburn, will feature Hellyeah on Monday, July 19th. The program airs at 8:30 PM (PT) / 11:30 PM (ET). Fans are encouraged to speak with the band by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625).

For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the internet for the broadcast go to RocklineRadio.com.

As previously reported, Hellyeah, featuring Vinnie Paul (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN), Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE), Tom Maxwell (NOTHINGFACE) and Bob Zilla (Damageplan) is bringing the party to NASCAR.

Hellyeah has partnered with Stratus Racing to premiere the new NASCAR Nationwide COT (car of tomorrow), which will be wrapped with the Hellyeah logo, at Daytona Raceway over the Fourth of July weekend. Fans are being offered a once in a lifetime experience to watch the Hellyeah-wrapped #73 Car from the Pit for its Daytona race on July 2nd, 2010.

Those who purchase the package will watch the race from that special vantage point with the members of Hellyeah and the Stratus Racing crew.

Only 20 packages will be sold in total and they’re currently available for purchase at this location.