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Slayer and Mr. Bungle's Dave Lombardo Announces Debut Solo LP Rites of Percussion

Dave Lombardo, photo by Ekaterina Gorbacheva Dave Lombardo, the legendary drummer known for his work with Slayer and Mr. Bungle, has announced the release of his debut solo album, Rites of Percussion, which is set to arrive on May 5th…

Modern Drummer
Mar 8, 2023

Drummers on Record: Paul Garisto, Ian Chang, Dave Lombardo

The Psychedelic Furs Made of Rain (Paul Garisto) The famed British post-punk band, whose hits include “Pretty in Pink,” “Love My Way,” and “The Ghost in You,” released their eighth studio album—and first in several decades—this past July 31. Recently…

Modern Drummer
Aug 14, 2020

Showroom: Paiste Signature Cymbals and New PSTX, 602, and 2002 Models

Police drummer Stewart Copeland teamed up with Paiste Sound Development to design a small hi-hat for fine articulation yet crisp enough to cut through at all volume levels. The result is the 12" Signature Combo Crisp hi-hat, also known as…

Modern Drummer
Feb 21, 2015

Bonzo Bash NAMM Jamm 2013 Featuring Nicko McBrain, Carmine Appice, and More

Natal drums and Marshall amplification will present the Bonzo Bash NAMM Jamm on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California. Co-hosts will include Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden, Carmine Appice, DJ Uncle Joe Benson from KLOS,…

Modern Drummer
Jan 10, 2013

Michael Vafiotis of 4ARM

Hey there, MD readers, my name is Michael Vafiotis, or, as I’m better known, “Juice.” I currently play drums for the metal band 4ARM. Over the last year I’ve spent most of my time recording and preparing for the release…

Modern Drummer
Feb 24, 2012
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Dave Lombardo: Slayer’s Patron Saint Of Speed Drumming

Born in Havana, Cuba, into a family that moved to the States in the mid ’60s to escape communism, Dave Lombardo was perhaps destined to be attracted to extreme music. The drummer most readily cited as the king of thrash…

Modern Drummer
Jan 22, 2010

Dave Lombardo Drum Tour Part 1

Slayer's Dave Lombardo talks about drumming, his kit, and the band's upcoming album World Painted Blood.

Modern Drummer
Aug 1, 2009

Dave Lombardo Drum Tour Part 2

Changing the configuration to think outside of the box.

Modern Drummer
Aug 1, 2009

Dave Lombardo: Metal And The Unconscious State

by Ken Micallef When it comes to recording, sometimes less is more. And sometimes, less results in an out-of-body experience. That was the case for Dave Lombardo when recording Slayer’s new album, World Painted Blood. Paring back his Tama Artstar…

Modern Drummer
Jul 17, 2009

Dave Lombardo: Return Of The King

(September 2006 Issue) by Waleed Rashidi Instead of waxing poetic about what metal drumming living legend Dave Lombardo does behind the kit–you know, those punishing 16th-note kicks at rapid-fire tempos, incredible runs across his half-dozen rack toms, spastic patterns, and…

Modern Drummer
Jul 15, 2006

Dave Lombardo Playing for Slayer

Just as Modern Drummer went to press with the Update on Slayer drummer Paul Bostaph (February 2002 issue), word came in that Bostaph had to forfeit the gig due to a chronic elbow injury that could worsen if he continued…

Modern Drummer
May 12, 2004
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