Dave Lombardo 714378 225738309 2008-07-15T04:17:35Z DuoDeathscyther 02 448683 /* References */ {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians --> | Name = Dave Lombardo | Img = DaveLombardo.png | Img_capt = Lombardo performing with Fantômas | Img_size = <!-- Only for images narrower than 220 pixels --> | Landscape = | Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist | Birth_name = David Lombardo | Alias = | Born = {{birth date and age|1965|02|16}} <br>[[Havana]], [[Cuba]] | Origin = [[South Gate, California]] | Died = | Instrument = [[Drum kit|Drums]] | Genre = [[Avant-garde metal]]<br>[[Groove metal]]<br>[[Thrash metal]]<br>[[Heavy metal]]<br>[[Speed metal]] | Occupation = [[Drummer]] | Years_active = [[1979]]&ndash;present | Label = [[American Recordings]] | Associated_acts = [[Slayer]]<br/>[[Grip Inc.]]<br>[[Fantômas (band)|Fantômas]]<br>[[Testament (band)|Testament]]<br/>[[Apocalyptica]]<br/>[[Voodoocult]]<br/>[[Metallica]] | URL = | Notable_instruments = [[Tama Drums|Tama]] drums<br>[[Paiste]] cymbals<br>[[Pro-Mark]] sticks }} '''Dave Lombardo''' (born [[February 16]], [[1965]] in [[Havana]], [[Cuba]]) is a [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] [[drummer]] best known for his work with [[United States|American]] [[thrash metal]] band [[Slayer]]. He has performed with Slayer on six albums, including their 2006 release ''[[Christ Illusion]]'', for which he received critical praise..<ref name="KNACReview"/> Lombardo's music career has spanned more than 25 years, during which he has been involved in the production of 29 commercial recordings spanning a number of major genres with bands such as [[Grip Inc.]], [[Fantômas (band)|Fantômas]] and [[Testament (band)|Testament]] in addition to Slayer.<ref name="Full Metal Racket - Audio interview with Dave Lombardo"/> Lombardo's musical interest was sparked by playing along to a [[Santana (band)|Santana]] record with [[bongo drums]] and was later influenced by the musical styles of [[Led Zeppelin]] and [[Kiss (band)|KISS]].<ref name="Drummerworld - Dave Lombardo"/> Lombardo is known as an aggressive and influential heavy metal drummer; his use of the drums have been called "astonishingly innovative"<ref>Jem Aswad & Ira Robbins, "''Slayer''" Overview, at [http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=slayer TrouserPress.com]; accessed [[September 9]], [[2006]].</ref> and earned him the title "the godfather of double bass" from Drummer World. Over his career, he has had a significant influence on the metal scene, and has inspired many modern metal drummers.<ref name="Drummerworld - Dave Lombardo"/> ==Biography== ===Early years=== Lombardo was born in [[Havana]], [[Cuba]] on [[February 16]], [[1965]]. When he was only two years old, his family moved to [[South Gate, California]]. During the third grade at the age of eight, Lombardo brought in a set of [[bongos]] with a [[Santana (band)|Santana]] record for [[show and tell]] at school and played along with the rhythm. This inspired his musical interest in drums and he joined the school band where he played the marching drum, although eventually viewed the marching drum as "not for him". Lombardo's father saw his persistent interest in music at age ten and purchased him a five-piece [[Maxwin]] drum set for $350 ($US). As Lombardo now had a drumkit, he purchased his first record, ''[[Alive! (album)|Alive!]]'' by [[Kiss (band)|KISS]] to play along to. He taught himself the song "100,000 Years" by listening to the record repeatedly. Able to perform the drum solo on the song, word of Lombardo's ability spread. Due to his newfound popularity, he was asked if he could play the song "[[Moby Dick (song)|Moby Dick]]" by [[Led Zeppelin]]. Although he was aware of the band, he was not familiar with their material. After doing so, he was exposed to an all new genre with Led Zeppelin drummer [[John Bonham]] influencing Lombardo's drumming ability.<ref name="Drummerworld - Dave Lombardo">{{cite web|title=Drummerworld - Dave Lombardo|publisher=Drummerworld.com|url=http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Dave_Lombardo.html|accessdate=2007-01-30}}</ref> With his new-found hobby Lombardo asked his parents for drum lessons. His parents accepted, however, the lessons lasted only one week as Lombardo got bored of the repetitiveness of constantly learning how to hit the drum left and right.<ref name="Dave Lombardo - Slayer / Fantomas">{{cite web|title=Dave Lombardo - Slayer / Fantomas|publisher=Ibanez.com|date=[[2006-09-23]]|url=http://www.ibanez.co.jp/tama_interview.php?interview_id=6|accessdate=2007-02-10}}</ref> After leaving music lessons, Lombardo's friends exposed him to the [[disco]] genre, where he partied and became a temporary DJ for a mobile disc jockey under the name of A Touch of Class. Due to him arriving home at 4:00AM, his parents threatened to put him in a military school. Lombardo later said that disco music showed him "the effects of rhythm on the body".<ref name="Drummerworld - Dave Lombardo"/> In 1978, Lombardo returned to playing rock music and would talk with several musicians around South Gate. They would travel to Lombardo's house to play renditions of songs by [[Jimi Hendrix]], such as "[[Purple Haze]]", "[[Foxy Lady]]" and "[[Fire (Jimi Hendrix song)|Fire]]". Graduating from private school in eighth grade, Lombardo moved to Pius X High School, which had more musicians than his previous school. He signed up to the school [[talent show]] and performed "[[Johnny B. Goode]]" by [[Chuck Berry]] with a guitarist named Peter Fashing. "I'll never forget the roar of the crowd during the drum solo. We brought the house down" states Lombardo, who became known as "David the drummer" the following day.<ref name="Drummerworld - Dave Lombardo"/> With his newfound popularity, Lombardo formed a band in 1979 called Escape, with two guitarists. The group performed [[AC/DC]], Led Zeppelin, and [[Black Sabbath]] songs in Lombardo's garage. After leaving Pius X school due to poor grades, Lombardo enlisted to [[South Gate High School]] where he found a vocalist to join the band. The band performed at parties under the name Sabotage, but were unsuccessful in making an impact. Lombardo's parents noticed his withdrawal from everything except music, and convinced him to quit and find a job. On leaving Sabotage, Lombardo received threats from the guitarist's girlfriend. Lombardo said; "the so-called [[manager]] went as far as to write a poem about me leaving the band in the school news paper saying, 'we'll see who makes it to the top, let's place a bet.' I should've made that bet".<ref name="Drummerworld - Dave Lombardo"/> ===Slayer=== {{Main article|Slayer}} Lombardo followed his parents' advice and applied as a pizza delivery boy in 1981. With money earned from the job and money loaned from his father, he purchased a [[Tama Drums|TAMA]] Swingstar drum set and [[Paiste]] Rude cymbal package for $1100.<ref name="Dave Lombardo - Slayer / Fantomas"/> While making a delivery, Lombardo was told about a guitarist that lived five blocks away named [[Kerry King]]. He introduced himself to King, and asked if he would like to [[Jam session|jam]] with him. King agreed and offered to show Lombardo his guitar collection later that night. As King was looking for a drummer for his band, [[Slayer]], he extended an invitation to Lombardo to perform drumming duties. He accepted.<ref name="Drummerworld - Dave Lombardo"/> With Slayer's line-up now complete, the band toured extensively in the early 1980s to promote their debut album ''[[Show No Mercy]]'', while Lombardo continued to work at [[K-Mart]].<ref name="Dave Lombardo exlaim"/> During this period of touring, Lombardo formed a strong bond with drummer [[Gene Hoglan]], who was the band's [[roadie]]. Lombardo asked Hoglan to become his drum [[tutor]], however, Hoglan was fired as a roadie as he had no idea what to do. Lombardo felt Hoglan was a great influence to his drumming.<ref name="Dark Angel">{{cite web|title=Dark Angel|publisher=Voicesfromthedarkside.com|url=http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/darkangel2.htm|accessdate=2007-03-04}}</ref> During Slayer's 1986 "Reign in Pain" tour to promote the album ''[[Reign in Blood]]'', Lombardo left the band and stated "I wasn't making any money. I figured if we were gonna be doing this professionally, on a major label, I wanted my rent and utilities paid".<ref name="An exclusive oral history of Slayer"/> The band enlisted [[Tony Scaglione]] of [[Whiplash (band)|Whiplash]] as his replacement; however, Lombardo's wife, Teresa whom he wed on [[July 19]], [[1986]],<ref name="Decibel">Touring Blood, ''Decibel Magazine'', April 2008, Page 57</ref> convinced him to return in 1987.<ref name="An exclusive oral history of Slayer">{{cite web|title=An exclusive oral history of Slayer|publisher=Decibel Magazine|url=http://www.decibelmagazine.com/features_detail.aspx?id=4566|accessdate=2006-12-03}}</ref> Lombardo recorded drums on the Slayer albums ''[[South of Heaven]]'' (1988) and ''[[Seasons in the Abyss]]'' (1990), although in 1992, Lombardo left Slayer again due to conflicts with band members and his refusal to tour. He desired to witness the birth of his first child and gave the band members nine months notice of his wife's pregnancy and said he would be unable to tour in September. He received a phone call from Kerry King; "Dave, big shows comin' up in September..." and refused the offer, although the band members said it would be detrimental to their career if they did not. In a 1998 interview Lombardo stated; "I still hear shit. Even to this day I hear echoes of stuff Kerry says and Kerry was the only one I ever had a problem with...."<ref name="Dave Lombardo: moving beyond Slayer">{{cite web | title = Dave Lombardo: Moving beyond Slayer | author = Cohen, Albert |publisher = Peak.sfu |date=[[1998-08-13]] | url = http://www.peak.sfu.ca/the-peak/98-3/issue6/lombardo.html | accessdate = 2007-02-18 }}</ref> ===Grip Inc.=== Following the birth of his first child in 1993, Lombardo formed [[Grip Inc.]] with [[Voodoocult]] guitarist [[Waldemar Sorychta]].<ref name="Waldemar Sorychta interview">{{cite web|title=Waldemar Sorychta interview|author=Lolk|publisher=antenna.nu|url=http://www.antenna.nu/gripinc/interview1.php|accessdate=2006-01-10}}</ref> The pair recruited bassist Jason Viebrooks and vocalist Gus Chambers to complete the line-up, releasing their debut record in 1995. Entitled ''[[Power of Inner Strength]]'', the album was distributed via California-based label [[Metal Blade Records]]. Prior to the album's release Lombardo described leaving Slayer as a career low, because he did not know what type of music to play.<ref name="Dave Lombardo exlaim">{{cite web |title=Dave Lombardo interview |author=Linsday, Cam |publisher=exclaim |url=http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=83&csid2=6&fid1=20468 |accessdate=2007-08-19}}</ref><ref name="Biography - Grip Inc."/> ''[[Allmusic]]'' reviewer Vincent Jeffries singled out Lombardo for praise on the album, remarking that Slayer fans "will enjoy the drummer's double bass work and overall aggression throughout the disc."<ref name="InnerStrengthReview">{{cite web|title=Power of Inner Strength - Review|author=Jeffries, Vincent|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|date=|url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kpfuxq8hld6e~T1|accessdate=2007-07-23}}</ref> Sorychta asserts critics and music fans always spot mistakes in their music, because of Lombardo's popularity with Slayer &ndash; expecting the band to sound like Slayer and complain.<ref name="Waldemar Sorychta interviewed by Lolk"/> However, when Lombardo uses the double bass drum, Sorychta asserted people complain "now Grip Inc. sound exactly like Slayer."<ref name="Waldemar Sorychta interviewed by Lolk">{{cite web|title=Waldemar Sorychta interviewed by Lolk|author=Lolk|publisher=Antenna.nu|url=http://www.antenna.nu/gripinc/interview1.php|accessdate=2007-02-18}}</ref> The band released ''[[Nemesis (album)|Nemesis]]'' in 1997; Jeffries praised Lombardo's "crushing drum work" which takes center stage on the album. Bassist Viebrooks left the band and was replaced by Stuart Caruthers in 1999. With a new bassist, the band released ''[[Solidify]]'' that same year, which was described as a step towards "progressive and exotic [[rhythm]]s, [[structures]], and instrumentations, while never compromising intensity" by Jeffries. Lombardo was once again praised for his drumming on the album by Jeffries, who stated his style is "expressive and technically excellent [[Tom-tom drum|tom]] work on cuts like "Bug Juice" and "Lockdown".<ref name="Biography - Grip Inc.">{{cite web |title=Biography - Grip Inc. |author=Jeffries, Vincent |publisher=Allmusic |date= |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gvfrxq8gldse~T1 |accessdate=2007-06-11}}</ref> Lombardo is proud of Grip Inc. and believes it made him more creative as a musician.<ref name="Andrew Haug speaks with Dave Lombardo from Slayer">{{cite web|title=Andrew Haug speaks with Dave Lombardo from Slayer|author=Haug, Andrew|publisher=Abc.net.au|date=[[2006-10-13]] |url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/racket/listen/audio_alpha_S.htm|accessdate=2007-02-09}}</ref> ===Fantômas=== In 1998, Lombardo joined a side project called [[Fantômas (band)|Fantômas]] with former [[Faith No More]] vocalist [[Mike Patton]]. The band formed when Lombardo attended a Faith No More concert and was approached by Patton concerning his "fusion" project (Grip Inc.). Several months later following the break-up of Faith No More, Lombardo received a phone call from Patton who asked if Lombardo would like to join his own fusion project. Lombardo accepted and replied "Fuck yeah!"<ref name="Dave Lombardo: moving beyond Slayer">{{cite web|title=Dave Lombardo: moving beyond Slayer|author=Cohen, Albert|publisher=Peak.sfu|date=[[1998-08-13]]|url=http://www.peak.sfu.ca/the-peak/98-3/issue6/lombardo.html|accessdate=2007-02-18}}</ref> Lombardo asserted it was the hardest music he has played, saying "Slayer doesn't even come close. Slayer was hard in a physical way, but this is physically demanding as well and requires 'feeling'. (The kind of connectedness that demands) no clicking of sticks." The drummer described the sound of Fantômas by stating "if [[Picasso]] was a musician, this would be his music."<ref name="Dave Lombardo: moving beyond Slayer"/> Lombardo recorded five albums with the band and played drums for [[Testament (band)|Testament]] on their 1999 album ''[[The Gathering (Testament album)|The Gathering]]''.<ref name="Andrew Haug speaks with Dave Lombardo from Slayer"/> ===Side projects=== In 1999, on his constant quest to expand his horizon as a drummer, Lombardo collaborated with Italian classical musician ''Lorenzo Arruga'' to record ''[[Vivaldi]] - The Meeting''. It is a seven-track album with drum improvisions on Vivaldi's work including two pieces from ''[[The Four Seasons]]'' composition. In 2000, Lombardo released a book titled ''Dave Lombardo:Power Grooves''. The book and video contained warm ups, eight, sixteen and double bass grooves, riding the toms and more.<ref name="Dave Lombardo: Power Grooves">{{cite web |title=Dave Lombardo: Power Grooves |author= |publisher=Musicroom.com |date= |url=http://www.musicroom.com/se/ID_No/012476/details.html |accessdate=2007-11-14}}</ref> In 2005 Lombardo recorded ''[[Drums of Death]]'' with [[DJ Spooky]]. Spooky played some records, with Lombardo playing along and interpreting his own rhythms. Spooky recorded the session and took the tapes to his New York recording studio, downloaded it onto his computer, and mixed the beats and drums incorporating [[scratching]] and other DJ techniques.<ref name="Full Metal Racket - Audio interview with Dave Lombardo">{{cite web|title=Full Metal Racket - Audio interview with Dave Lombardo|author=Haug, Andrew|publisher=Abc.net.au|url=http://mpegarchive.abc.net.au/triplej/racket/interviews/5908.mp3|accessdate=2007-02-20}}</ref> Scott Peace-Miller of ''Glide Magazine'' gave the album, noting, "Lombardo's influence is front and center in the driving, up tempo "Quantum Cyborg Drum Machine," and the almost straight-up thrash of Kultur Krieg."<ref name="DJ Spooky and Dave Lombardo">{{cite web|title=DJ Spooky and Dave Lombardo|author=Peace-Miller, Scott|publisher=Glide Magazine|date=[[2005-06-21]]|url=http://www.glidemagazine.com/index.php?task=Articles&section=94&id=46958&issue=1&PHPSESSID=53031|accessdate=2007-02-20}}</ref> Lombardo recorded five tracks with the Finnish [[classical music|classical heavy metal]] group [[Apocalyptica]] on their 2004 album ''[[Reflections (Apocalyptica album)|Reflections]]''. Members of Apocalyptica had approached Lombardo at a drum clinic in [[Holland]] titled "Headbangers fest",<ref name="Full Metal Racket - Audio interview with Dave Lombardo"/> and asked if Lombardo would like to do a duo with the band, he agreed. Apocalyptica enjoyed playing a duo and asked Lombardo if would like to record a song for their next album. He agreed, and the band sent him the recording tapes to his home recording studio in California where he recorded the drums.<ref name="Full Metal Racket - Audio interview with Dave Lombardo"/> ===Return to Slayer=== Ten years after departing from Slayer, Lombardo received a phone call from Slayer, who asked if he would like to perform a few shows.<ref name="Dave Lombardo (Slayer) Interview">{{cite web|title=Dave Lombardo (Slayer) Interview|author=Bowar, Chad |publisher=Suite101.com|url=http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/heavy_metal/110910|accessdate=2007-01-30}}</ref> Slayer guitarist Hanneman wanted him to return, while Lombardo believed King had his reservations following his negative review of Lombardo playing with Testament.<ref name="Slayer’s drummer Dave Lombardo still leads in speed">{{cite web |title=Slayer’s drummer Dave Lombardo still leads in speed |author=Cummins, Johnson |publisher=Montreal Mirror |date= |url=http://www.montrealmirror.com/2006/062906/music6.html |accessdate=2007-11-15}}</ref> Initially, King did not think of Lombardo as a candidate and believed Lombardo would not be able to perform to a satisfactory level. However, King was 'blown away' by Lombardo in rehearsals stating "he's got the feet and he's got the hands, he's not missing a step".<ref name="The Return of Dave Lombardo">{{cite web|title=The return of Dave Lombardo|publisher=Recoilmag.com| url=http://www.recoilmag.com/interviews/slayer_0202.html| accessdate=2007-04-21}}</ref> Slayer needed a drummer to replace [[Paul Bostaph]], who left the band because of a chronic elbow injury.<ref name=Slayer: Lombardo's back!>{{cite web|title=Slayer: Lombardo's back!|publisher=[[Kerrang!]]|date=[[2002-01-03]]|url=http://www.kerrang.com/nav?page=kerrang.reviews.artist.news&fixture_news=111297&resource=111297&fixture_artist=149178|accessdate=2006-12-02}}</ref> Lombardo accepted to resume drumming duties and toured with Slayer as part of [[Ozzfest]], H82k2, Summer Tour, and the 2004 [[Download Festival]]. While preparing for the Download Festival in England, [[Metallica]] drummer [[Lars Ulrich]] was hospitalized for a mysterious illness.<ref name="Metallica's Lars Ulrich Hospitalized In Switzerland, Misses Show"/> Metallica's vocalist [[James Hetfield]] searched for volunteers to replace Ulrich; [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] drummer [[Joey Jordison]] and Lombardo volunteered. Lombardo performed the songs "[[Battery (song)|Battery]]" and "[[The Four Horsemen (song)|The Four Horsemen]]".<ref name="Metallica's Lars Ulrich Hospitalized In Switzerland, Misses Show">{{cite web|title=Metallica's Lars Ulrich Hospitalized In Switzerland, Misses Show|publisher=[[Yahoo Music]]|date=[[2004-06-07]]|url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/12054238|accessdate=2006-12-09}}</ref> Lombardo recorded his final album to date with Grip Inc. in 2004, ''[[Incorporated (album)|Incorporated]]''. He asserts the band is on the 'back burner', because of time taken up touring with Slayer.<ref name="Dave Lombardo (Slayer) Interview"/> [[Image:DaveLombardoMetallica.jpg|thumb|right|Lombardo rehearsing with Metallica hours before their set. Lombardo said playing with the band was great publicity for Slayer<ref name="Dave Lombardo (Slayer) Interview"/>]] Lombardo recorded drums on Slayer's 2006 release ''[[Christ Illusion]]'', promoting the album on [[The Unholy Alliance (tour)|The Unholy Alliance]] tour. King asserts Lombardo is a major attraction for the fans, and one of the reasons for their surge in popularity. King said he prefers Lombardo helming the drumkit, as do the other band members.<ref name="Kerry King about Dave Lombardo">{{cite web|title=Kerry King about Dave Lombardo|publisher=Faceculture.com|date=[[2006-10-20]]|url=http://www.faceculture.nl/slayer/index.htm|accessdate=2006-11-29}}</ref> Slayer bassist [[Tom Araya]] said, "It's kind of right back where we started. He's an amazing performer. We took off right where we left off, you know? It's like he was never gone. He's working with Kerry on his tunes. He's helped out a lot actually!"<ref name=" SLAYER INTERVIEW - TOM ARAYA">{{cite web|title=Slayer Interview - Tom Araya|publisher=Metal-Rules.com|url=http://www.metal-rules.com/interviews/Slayer-Nov2003.htm|accessdate=2007-02-27}}</ref> While ''Christ Illusion'' received mixed reviews, Lombardo's return was praised by critics.<ref name="KNACReview">{{cite web| title = Knac Review - Christ Illusion|author=Atkinson, Peter|publisher=KNAC.com|date=[[2006-07-24]]|url = http://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=4789|accessdate=2007-02-22}}</ref> Chris Steffen of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' asserted "''Christ Illusion'' is ''[[God Hates Us All]]'' without the memorable riffs, at least their awesome drummer Dave Lombardo shows off some chops, particularly on the raging "Supremist".<ref name="StoneReview">{{cite web |title = Advance of the Day: Slayer, “Christ Illusion”|author=Steffen, Chris|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=[[2006-07-07]]|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2006/07/07/advance-of-the-day-slayer-christ-illusion/|accessdate=2007-02-22}}</ref> Don Kaye of ''[[Blabbermouth]]'' gave the album a mediocre review, although praised Lombardo. Kaye wrote, "One thing's for sure: Lombardo's influence on this band is absolutely undeniable. With no disrespect to [[Paul Bostaph]], a fine drummer (and [[Jon Dette]], who also did some work with the group in the mid-Nineties), Lombardo is simply essential to the Slayer sound. He is one of metal's all-around best drummers, perhaps the very best in the field of thrash /speed metal, and his power, style, and chops — not to mention his intangible chemistry with the rest of the group and those amazing flying feet — bring Slayer's overall performance, intensity and music to a higher level".<ref name="SLAYER Christ Illusion (American) ">{{cite web|title=Slayer Christ Illusion (American)|author=Kaye, Don|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=817 |accessdate=2007-02-20}}</ref> ==Style== Lombardo is known for his fast, aggressive style of play utilizing the [[Double-bass drum#Double bass|double bass]] technique which has earned him the title "the godfather of double bass" by Drummerworld.<ref name="Drummerworld - Dave Lombardo"/> Lombardo states his reasons for using two bass drums: "when you hit the bass drum the head is still resonating. When you hit it in the same place right after that you kinda get a 'slapback' from the bass drum head hitting the other pedal. You're not letting them breathe". When playing the double bass, Lombardo uses the 'heel-up' technique and places his pedals on an angle.<ref>Modern Drummer Festival 2000 </ref> Additionally to him as an influence, [[Arch Enemy (band)|Arch Enemy]] drummer Daniel Erlandsson feels Lombardo is "really tasteful in his playing, and doesn't over play. Yeah, he's pretty tasteful. He's gifted with a groove that not many speed metal, or metal drummers generally, have."<ref name=" Arch Enemy drummer Daniel Erlandsson heartily schemes Rise of the Tyrant">{{cite web |title= Arch Enemy drummer Daniel Erlandsson heartily schemes ''Rise of the Tyrant'' |author=Morgan, Anthony |publisher=Lucem Fero |url=http://www.lucemfero.com/archenemy112007.php |accessdate=2008-02-08}}</ref> "Have you every seen the movie The Natural? That's Dave. He doesn't have to try to be good. He comes into the venue 10 or 15 minutes before we hit the stage and he doesn't warm up. He just goes and does it, after me and Jeff [Hanneman, guitarist] have been warming up for like an hour."<ref>http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?ID=2011</ref> ==Gear== Drums [[tama]] ** 13" Piccolo snare ** 14" Snare ** 8" tom ** 10" tom ** 12" tom ** 13" tom ** 14" tom ** 16" Floor tom ** 18" floor tom Cymbals [[ Paiste]] ** 22" Signature Power Ride ** 15" RUDE Sound Edge Hats (custom for him only) ** 14" Signature Flanger Bell ** 18" 2002 Novo China ** 16" RUDE Crash/Ride ** 17" RUDE Crash/Ride ** 18" RUDE Crash/Ride ** 10" Signature Splash ** 20" 2002 Thin China ** 20" 2002 Novo China ** 13" signature Mega Cup Chime Sticks [[Pro Mark]] ** Dave Lombardo Signature 2B Hickory Nylon Tip ==Influence on musicians== Lombardo's work has been an influence on many rock and heavy metal drummers. [[Rocky Gray]], former member of the [[alternative metal]] band [[Evanescence]] was influenced by Lombardo's choice of equipment; "All those old school guys are all TAMA guys. Where I'm from, if you're in the big time, you get a TAMA drum set. You have to be good if you've got a TAMA set."<ref name="Rocky Gray (Evanescence)">{{cite web|title=Rocky Gray (Evanescence)|publisher=Tamadrum.com|url=http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/world/artists/new_aritst/rockygray_interview.html|accessdate=2007-02-09}}</ref> [[Per Möller Jensen]] of [[The Haunted]] cites Lombardo as a major influence, having grown up listening to Slayer; the band was a big influence on his style and The Haunted's.<ref name="A Telephone Conversation with The Haunted’s Drummer, Per M. Jensen">{{cite web|title=A Telephone Conversation with The Haunted’s Drummer, Per M. Jensen|publisher=Thedisseminatedgroup.com|url=http://www.thedisseminatedgroup.com/hauntedinterview.htm|accessdate=2007-02-09}}</ref> [[Suffocation (band)|Suffocation]] drummer [[Mike Smith (musician)|Mike Smith]] also cites Lombardo as an influence.<ref name="DRUMMER MIKE SMITH REMINISCES AS LEGENDARY NEW YORK DEATH METALLERS SUFFOCATION PREPARE TO UNVEIL THEIR LATEST ALBUM">{{cite web|title = Suffocation prepare to unveil their latest album|author=Morgan, Anthony|publisher=Rockdetector.com|date=[[2006-06-04]]|url=http://www.rockdetector.com/interviews/artist,8702.sm|accessdate=2007-02-09}}</ref> [[Richard Christy]], former member of [[Death (band)|Death]] was "blown away" by Dave's performance and double bass on the album ''[[Reign in Blood]]'',<ref name="A Conversation With Richard Christy">{{cite web|title= A Conversation With Richard Christy|author= Bowar, Chad|publisher= about.com|url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/interviews/a/richardchristy_3.htm |accessdate=2007-02-22}}</ref> as was [[Cannibal Corpse]] drummer [[Paul Mazurkiewicz]].<ref name="Interview With Paul Mazurkiewicz of Cannibal Corpse">{{cite web|title=Interview With Paul Mazurkiewicz of Cannibal Corpse|author=L. Wilson, David|publisher=Metal-Rules.com|date=[[1998-12-13]]|url=http://www.metal-rules.com/interviews/cannibal.htm |accessdate=2007-02-22}}</ref> Ray Herrera of the band [[Fear Factory]] cites Lombardo as one of his major influences,<ref name="Fear Factory screams through the U.S. on Machines At War Tour">{{cite web|title=Fear Factory screams through the U.S. on Machines At War Tour|author= Wolf, DC |publisher= Tuftsdaily.com|date=[[2006-11-16]]|url= http://media.www.tuftsdaily.com/media/storage/paper856/news/2006/11/16/Weekender/Weekender.Interview.Fear.Factory-2463687.shtml |accessdate= 2007-02-22}}</ref> as do [[Pete Sandoval]] of [[Morbid Angel]],<ref name="MORBID ANGEL interview">{{cite web|title= Morbid Angel interview|author= Cortez, Rick |publisher=Voicesfromthedarkside.de |url= http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/|accessdate= 2007-02-22}}</ref> ex-[[Cradle of Filth]] drummer [[Adrian Erlandsson]],<ref name=" INTERVIEW WITH ADRIAN ERLANDSSON">{{cite web|title= Interview with Adrian Erlandsson|author=Tobin, Dan|publisher= Earache.com|url= http://www.earache.com/WickedWorld/interview/cradle_of_filth/cradle_of_filth.html |accessdate=2007-02-22}}</ref> [[Joey Jordison]] of [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]],,<ref name="liveDaily Interview: Joey Jordison of Slipknot">{{cite web |title=liveDaily Interview: Joey Jordison of Slipknot |author=Zulaica, Don |publisher=liveDaily |date=[[2004-03-04]] |url=http://www.livedaily.com/news/6191.html |accessdate=2007-08-19}}</ref> [[The Rev]] of [[Avenged Sevenfold]],<ref name="Avenged Sevenfold Interview with the Reverend">{{cite web |title=Avenged Sevenfold Interview with the Reverend |author=Christie, Dixon |publisher=punktv.com |url=http://www.punktv.ca/?c=105&a=1176 |accessdate=2007-12-29}}</ref> and [[Krisiun]] drummer [[Max Kolesne]].<ref name="Krisiun">{{cite web|title= Krisiun|author= German, Eric|publisher=Metalupdate.com|url=http://www.metalupdate.com/interviewkrisiun.html|accessdate= 2007-02-22}}</ref> Patrick Grün of [[Caliban (band)|Caliban]] was inspired to play drums by Lombardo,<ref name="Caliban - Living The Dream">{{cite web|title=Caliban - Living The Dream|author=Day, Tom|publisher=MusicOHM.com|url=http://www.musicomh.com/interviews/caliban.htm|accessdate=2007-02-22}}</ref> while [[Jason Bittner]] of [[Shadows Fall]] was particularly inspired by Lombardo's double bass, utilizing double bass when starting his own music career.<ref name=" Proving Speed, Power, And Musicality Can Go Hand In Hand">{{cite web|title= Proving Speed, Power, And Musicality Can Go Hand In Hand|author= Haid, Mark |publisher= Moderndrummer.com|url= http://www.moderndrummer.com/updatefull/200001128|accessdate= 2007-02-23}}</ref> ==Discography== {{main|Dave Lombardo discography}} {| |valign=top| ====Fantômas==== *1999: ''[[Fantômas (album)|Fantômas]]'' *2001: ''[[The Director's Cut]]'' *2004: ''[[Delìrium Còrdia]]'' *2005: ''[[Suspended Animation (Fantômas album)|Suspended Animation]]'' *2005: ''[[Animali In Calore Surriscaldati Con Ipertermia Genitale/Cat in Red]]'' ====Slayer==== *1983: ''[[Show No Mercy]]'' *1984: ''[[Haunting the Chapel]]'' *1985: ''[[Live Undead]]'' *1985: ''[[Hell Awaits]]'' *1986: ''[[Reign in Blood]]'' *1988: ''[[South of Heaven]]'' *1990: ''[[Seasons in the Abyss]]'' *1991: ''[[Decade of Aggression]]'' *2006: ''[[Christ Illusion]]'' *2008: ''[[Human Genocide]]'' |valign=top| ====Grip Inc.==== *1995: ''[[Power of Inner Strength]]'' *1997: ''[[Nemesis (album)|Nemesis]]'' *1999: ''[[Solidify]]'' *2004: ''[[Incorporated (album)|Incorporated]]'' ====Testament==== *1999: ''[[The Gathering (Testament album)|The Gathering]]'' ====Other works==== *1994: ''Jesus Killing Machine'' ([[Voodoocult]] album) *1999: ''[[Taboo & Exile]]'' ([[John Zorn]] album) *2000: ''Xu Feng'' (John Zorn album) *2003: ''[[Reflections (Apocalyptica album)|Reflections]]'' ([[Apocalyptica]] album, different songs) *2005: ''[[Apocalyptica (album)|Apocalyptica]]'' ([[Apocalyptica]] album, "Betrayal/Forgiveness") *2005: ''[[Drums of Death]]'' ([[DJ Spooky]] vs. Dave Lombardo) *2007: ''[[Worlds Collide]]'' ([[Apocalyptica]] album, "Last Hope") |} == References == {{reflist|2}} {{start box}} {{succession box | before=''Original''<br />Tony Scaglione<br />Paul Bostaph | title=[[Slayer]] [[Drummer]] (three stints) | years=[[Slayer#Early_days_.281981.E2.80.931982.29|1981]]-[[Slayer#Reign_in_Blood_.281986.E2.80.931987.29|1986]]<br />[[Slayer#Reign_in_Blood_.281986.E2.80.931987.29|1987]]-[[Slayer#Seasons_in_the_Abyss_.281990.E2.80.931993.29|1992]]<br />[[Slayer#God_Hates_Us_All_.282001.E2.80.932005.29|2001]]-present | after=[[Tony Scaglione]]<br />[[Paul Bostaph]]<br />''Current'' }} {{end box}} {{Slayer}} {{Testament}} <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]] --> {{Persondata |NAME=Lombardo, Dave |ALTERNATIVE NAMES= |SHORT DESCRIPTION=[[Drummer]] in [[Slayer]] |DATE OF BIRTH=[[February 16]], [[1965]] |PLACE OF BIRTH=[[Havana]], [[Cuba]] |DATE OF DEATH= |PLACE OF DEATH= }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Lombardo, Dave}} [[Category:1965 births]] [[Category:American heavy metal drummers]] [[Category:Heavy metal drummers]] [[Category:Cuban musicians]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People from Havana]] [[Category:Slayer members]] [[cs:Dave Lombardo]] [[da:Dave Lombardo]] [[de:Dave Lombardo]] [[et:Dave Lombardo]] [[es:Dave Lombardo]] [[fr:Dave Lombardo]] [[it:Dave Lombardo]] [[nl:Dave Lombardo]] [[no:Dave Lombardo]] [[pl:Dave Lombardo]] [[pt:Dave Lombardo]] [[sk:Dave Lombardo]] [[fi:Dave Lombardo]] [[sv:Dave Lombardo]] [[tr:Dave Lombardo]]