Dave Lombardo - drumtalk [episode 31]

[@biorythmicshifter]

I saw Grip Inc. open for Morbid Angel back in the day, as they were leaving he stage after a great set I was at the front row screaming “Dave, play a drum solo!!!!”, he came back out from back stage a second later asking me “should I do it?” and my response was “fuck yea!!!” In unison with everyone close to me. Dave said, “this is for you...”. Dave Lombardo dedicated a drum solo to me. It doesn’t get better than that. Definitely one of the best live experiences I’ve ever had and I’ve been to a lot of shows. Thank you Dave...

[@David-bo5uc]

Dave is the fucking man I'd love to see him live even if I'm not a fan of Suicidal Tendencies or Misfits

[@thegoonbats]

That straight up brought a tear to my eye. I can only imagine the feeling that you had in that moment. My buddy caught one of Danny Carey's drum sticks at the last Tool show and handed it right to me. I went weak in the knees. Dream come true.

[@b.nash.7778]

Dude. I'm just trying to imagine the epicness of seeing Lombardo and Pete Sandoval on the same night in a likely pretty small venue.

[@markcooperartcomofficial]

Dave Lombardo turns everything he touches into gold.

[@HeimirTomm]

Must have bunch of valuable drum sticks then.

[@UnMelomano89]

Like his girlfriend's butt (?)

[@alcopower5710]

monokhem .....3rd tier......ST is far from 3rd tier

[@genesect3350]

@monokhem Slayer Fantomas Dead Cross stfuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@alcopower5710]

@monokhem ......I think there are many thousands of fans that disagree with your opinion.

[@jojo.1507]

6:15 "Never think you`re better than anyone else" Right On Point!

[@gringochucha]

Kerry King skipped that day at school.

[@OrganicaShadows]

@@gringochucha ahaha is he really? just curious I have never followed him, I have been a metal fan for 20 years but I have not been so much into Slayer! I know I know I know they are great and.....but in Trash Metal I prefer Testament, Exodus, Voivod and many more, Slayer is so simple to my ears, specially Kerry King feels not metal to me! ahaha he is trying ahaha

[@johngeiger3770]

All great drummers says the same thing. "Never think you have learned everything" _ Joey Jordison.

[@godjortall7177]

What an open-minded and creative bloke! I saw him perform live in London at the Astoria with Fantomas, and of course, he drummed like a beast! I was enthralled! It's like he takes percussion to an olympic level, but with amazing skill and sensitivity to what the other musicians are playing.

[@shawnhapney8784]

You Got That Right!!

[@TheFLOMAN76]

The guy is effortless! Smooth as silk when he plays. And so Powerful! I think it's time to crank up some Slayer. 😉

[@gringochucha]

Dave and Gene Hoglan are two of my favorite drummers ever. First and foremost because of their amazingly groovy and tasty drumming, but also because they seem so nice and down to earth.

[@drumtalkofficial]

cool man! you clicked your way from Dev to Gene to Dave! That's exactly the way to do it buddy! :-)

[@gringochucha]

@@drumtalkofficial I can't stop watching ; )

[@dmitryowens]

Dave has groove - Gene, not so much.

[@arvindshastry1178]

@@dmitryowens Gene is more technical and Dave is more fluid and groovy.

[@dmitryowens]

@@arvindshastry1178 That pretty much describes it. Also, Dave has a more unique and recognizable style.

[@PlasticVibeMusic]

One of the most influential drummers ever

[@dashwig]

So true what he says about the Hi-Hat in Punk & Thrash! A lot of drummers don't get that and play it the easy way :-)

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

I remember worrying about that as a teenager. I couldn't live with myself unless I did 8th notes throughout.

[@bixs_drums]

Finally someone has the same opinion! It is goddamn important and without it, it doesn't sound same! I hate when drummer plays classic skank beat the cheapy way .... Ugh, sounds awful 😀

[@davesmith1855]

Dave ,is one drummer I have followed from the beginning, he has taught me a lot on the concept of playing the drums and his level of professional inspiration is incredible?

[@theredneckchef5472]

Slayer was the best when Dave was in The band, and when Jeff was alive as well...

[@Waas]

RIP Jeff

[@stormowl7677]

Completely agree. It's hard to have good compatibility among such awesome musicians and I certainly don't blame any side over the other but I ha e to say that you are dead on correct about the Dave era and they cant deny themselves what they had with him!

[@MW-cx3sb]

Unfortunately Kerry's over inflated ego was as big as his inability to play guitar

Agreed

[@douglewis6924]

Saw that OG line up in Toronto in 2006. Never saw them after Dave left.

[@sega.milkis]

It still amazes me to this day that this channel doesn't have that many views/subscribers. This is literally THE best drumming interview-type content ever. Deep, non-generic questions and topics that are custom tailored to really unveil the minds of these incredible and iconic musicians and their way of thinking. They feel very human and I feel more personal connection to them. Thanks for these opportunities and, please, keep doing what you do best \m/

[@drumtalkofficial]

thank you!!! Season 8 is already in the making so no worries :-) regarding the views/subscribers... I guess I got better over the years at making these videos all on my own, but I'm not exactly the best in selling & spreading them -- so it's quite the opposite to the other more popular drumchannel with the same name plus TV

[@sega.milkis]

drumtalk yeah, I know of that one but the content quality is incomparable, to be honest: here it's almost like a documentary every time, such a cinematic experience. I guess in one way it's more pleasing that not many people know of such an amazing source - we are the chosen ones who have it all to themselves, haha. But really, marketing and spreading the word is tough in today's reality, even considering the quality and level of the content. Even the most generic bullshit gets millions of views but the quality>quantity. Just work on your social media strategy and start thinking towards spreading the word by all means, I'm sure people will support. I will, for sure

[@YanusDV]

Yup. Best drum interviews out there imho

[@drumtalkofficial]

thank you so much Yanus!

[@stevel2309]

It will grow naturally as more people discover the channel. I agree the content is second to none, absolutely brilliant interviews!

[@Leviplaysdrums]

What an amazing down to earth dude. Love this channel

[@meshuggener667]

Lombardo will forever has a spot on top of metal drumming. Dave's playing and sound on Testament's 'The Gathering' (1999) will always be THE SH#T for me.just perfect...the double bass, the fills..all so organic and to the point. Such a legendary career..

[@HabAnagarek]

Dave said some years ago that just in a sound check jam with Gary Holt, they basically "wrote" a whole album. Those two, with their on-the-spot improv and jam abilities, could write several albums worth in a session. I hope they do something together again.

[@TheFLOMAN76]

"The" Man! Such a humble soul Dave is. This is good stuff.

[@streetsax8326]

Testament - The Gathering... One of the best Dave albums.

[@tferreira]

Amazing album... underrated as fuck!

[@alessandrobarile4130]

That album is great

[@HCWz-_-Over9000]

@@tferreira EXACTLY

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

Thanks for reminding me. I have to download that

[@exzvigo]

And his own work with Grip. INC was awesome!

[@stangetts3204]

I met Dave at Church in Denver, was star struck and he knew it. Very kind and generous man.

[@jonathanmillar]

I've always held Dave in great respect. He's a real down to earth guy who's open, honest and passionate about what he does. He's also bloody good :)

[@OleksiiTheAngry]

never been a Slayer fan, but what he says here about ego around 6 min mark, about what his dad taught him... I'm sure this kind of loose and chill attitude is what I hear in his ferocious yet un-tense playing. And I like it! A great person, a great drummer!

[@Loki_Morningstar666]

Listen to any metal drummer that came after Slayer and you can hear his influence. Metal drumming would not be what it is today without Dave Lombardo.

[@Ziri0615]

Gotta love Dave! World class drummer

[@HarrisEfkarpos]

Master Dave, opening music minds since the 80's

[@Garbrel80]

What always set Lombardo apart were three things: his feel for the music (e.g. the way he pushed and pulled the tempos in Slayer), his ferocious (trigger-less) feet, and those crazy backwards fills he did. Listen to Bill Ward on _Sabotage_ though. It seems to me that was the template by which Lombardo modelled his style.

[@stormowl7677]

"I'm also human"! So true. And I think as fans we often get carried away by the public relations drama and miss the fact that these are musicians and humans! They have real lives and feelings!

[@TheJmballtheway]

Killing Joke "Pandemonium" was a great record. Dave is an amazing drummer! Thanks for all the awesome records. Testament's "The Gathering" is my fave Dave recording.

[@MartinvonBargen]

COVID-19 boredom killer. Gott sei Dank that KZbin suggested this series of vids to watch. Loved them all so far.

[@lovelesstv]

7:33 thanks dave. you gave people who needed something without knowing, so many of us.

[@ickyficky]

Most intelligent member of Slayer.

[@JonnySublime]

Him and Jeff for sure.

[@marioolave6334]

Araya, the dumbest.

[@AS-Stardust]

@@marioolave6334 How?

[@marioolave6334]

@@AS-Stardust Tom Araya ha hecho declaraciones en sus conciertos a favor de Trump, siendo que él y su familia son migrantes chilenos. Un total imbécil.

[@seanB81]

Yep. Most talented musician in the band too along with Jeff.

[@tejur7]

Huge thank you, Dave, for introducing me to Metal. I was always fascinated with the drumming in the Slayer albums I listened to when I grew up. South of Heaven is still one of my all-time favorite albums.

[@andretalbert4288]

All Drummer"s back in 80/90 Dave Lombardo. He was the one we has to follow.cause he was the best. Of all those.Good Drummer's. With they'r band. Like Sodom. ..Possessesd Sepultura. But Dave Lombardo. Was allway's the Master. To all Drummer"s..thanx Dave Lombardo. Slayer never was the same when You took off .Gracias

[@Lycanthony1]

He was very good, but Hoglan and Benante were around at the same time, and they both were and are more skilled.

[@michaelandcolinspop]

I was never a Slayer fan growing up, but I’ve been a Dave fan since reading his big interview in Modern Drummer in the early ‘90s after South of Heaven. He’s not a metronomic drum machine like so many metal guys - he’s got soul and feel to go along with all that speed. Love that guy.

[@ogarcia334]

Loved this interview. Gotta go check out those other Bands he mentioned.Thk you Dave Lombardo for opening up.Such a Cool & down to earth Human Being.

[@jonnydavies6968]

I was lucky enough to see Fantomas at Nottingham Rock City in 2000 in the small room. I was that close I didn't need the PA to hear his drumming. I was in heaven. Lombardo to my left, Patton to my right and Osbourne and Dunn in the middle! I'm not a drummer but even I know that Lombardo is something special. Fucking amazing drummer!

[@nathanwilliams3049]

Yeah bro..me too..sat right in front of dave stage right. Also saw them at a record store,so close i reached out and shook daves hand.

[@FlaSh97100]

Finally! Thank you, drumtalk!

[@drumtalkofficial]

you're welcome! enjoy!

[@lloydzarathoustra]

Thanks, GG Allin!!!

[@multiestonian]

I could listen to Dave talk about anything, and still be entertained, interested in what he has to say.

[@ragingdemon27]

Dave Lombardo has been an inspiration to me since 1997. That's the year when i first picked up a pair of stick and a drum set. You have always pushed me to be a better drummer and for that i thank you.

[@jeff-9608]

Always been my favorite drummer/inspiration. Awesome dude.

[@nathanwalsh3028]

There are other channels on KZbin to listen to interviews of drummers but this is the best of the best of those channels. Every interview is always on point with no BS. Thx!!!!!!💯👊

[@drumtalkofficial]

that's very kind of you Nathan, thanks a bunch for the nice words! much appretiated ;-)

[@MLTHLA]

I have binged through this channels material, amazing stuff, thank you!🤘

[@drumtalkofficial]

hey man, thank you! it's impossible for me to do more work these days but I guess there's enough stuff to binge watch on this channel... finger crossed I can do more in the future....

[@MLTHLA]

@@drumtalkofficial Thanks for the reply! Haha fingers crossed indeed, have a blessed weekend!

[@dirtydave2691]

I got to hang out with Dave a bit in the mid 80's just as Slayer was taking off. He is super nice and down to earth. He once gave me a huge compliment........."If I was a punk drummer I would want to play like you". Had lot's fun with him when we were young.

[@nathanwilliams3049]

He had to have been influenced by Felix Griffin,DRI. Listen to Dealing with it 1985 He loved the punk energy and speed

[@teamatfort444]

Nathan Williams yes slayer is essentially extreme punk because of Dave and Jeff

[@dirtydave2691]

@@teamatfort444 They both listened to The Exploited, DK's and such. My friend Mike and Brad by sheer coincidence saw Slayer around 83 at a place called "Radio City". We were all punks and when I heard Slayer I was shocked.................My two friends met Dave because they were like "punks like us"? And through them I met Dave. I sort of knew who he/slayer were. I just thought he was a really cool guy and fun to hang out with. Once "Hell Awaits" took off I never saw him again. His drumming influenced me heavily back then. Check out "Final Conflict Ashes to Ashes" and you'll hear a 20 year old me doing my best Lombardo wannabe licks! /

[@Hatchet_Wound]

@@dirtydave2691 that's tight you were in Final Conflict, man. I was in one of the OG crossover/thrash bands from back then, Radiation Sickness. We had a reunion in 2010, banged out some fresh deathy thrash and reissued oldies and finally disbanded for good in 2015. Super cool to see you guys had reissues for Ashes to Ashes!

[@amirdavarzani4367]

I Loveeeeeeee you Dave. You're my hero.... You make me happy all the time... your personality is unique... you are a perfect gentleman... thank you my legend.

[@davidfalardeau3964]

The only time ive saw Dave was with the Fantomas big band in Victoriaville Canada and its a show that i cherish.

[@deceiver444]

This channel is a blessing

[@drumtalkofficial]

thxalot buddy!!!

[@danlc95]

Dave, thank you! You'll probably never know how much you've inspired me - especially when I was a teen in the early 90's..

[@jacopopio680]

Thanks for what you're doing, great interviews, great drummers!

[@lupothunder9786]

❤...Dave is a really beautiful person ....and for me the best and most groovy thrash drummer 🙏

[@SFCISME]

I bet the guys he left behind in Slayer are a bit jealous of all the great bands Dave has gone on to play in. He has been on an amazing journey.

[@patientmental875]

The give 0 fucks what he is doing

[@timothya.olmeda7299]

Dave was always leaps and bounds a better musician than the rest of the guys in slayer. His drumming, was what attracted me to the band in the first place. As far back as 1983. And I'm a guitarist. His drumming, spoke to me, on a different level, outside of the bands gimmicks. I find him extremely talented, and love the fact that he has continued on with his craft, while evolving as a musician.

[@michaelr.4878]

@@timothya.olmeda7299 - I am a guitarist as well and I totally agree with you about Lombardo being the best musician in Slayer. As a guitar player for the last 26 years, I feel comfortably saying that neither Kerry King or Jeff Hanneman are/were exceptional guitar players. They are both really good rhythm players and riff/song writers, but their leads have always been complete messes. When Gary Holt took over for Jeff, I immediately felt bad for him having to play Jeff's leads and solos. They are all over the place. Just noise. Holt is a much better player than Hannenman was. But Lombardo on the other hand, is actually a very talented musician. He knows and understands what he is doing. In my opinion, they really messed up with the situation with him. They didn't appreciate who and what they had behind the drums. While Bostaph is a great drummer, you can hear a difference without Dave. It is very similar to when Phil Rudd left ACDC .While they had hit songs with Chris Slade and Simon Wright behind the kit, there was a very, very noticable difference in the playing. The only way I can think to explain it is to say that the groove way missing. Non-musicians do not understand Phil Rudd. The guy is absolutely phenomenal. The guy is a human metronome.

[@timothya.olmeda7299]

Michael R. It took me quite awhile to understand their approach on their lead guitar work throughout their career (total exaggerated chaos), but I agree with you. Phil Rudd truly is solid and not many can do what he does. He taught me how to keep time, and apparently better than those who didn't learn from listening, practicing, along with his beat. Hal Blaine, who passed away this week, was another drummer, who stood out among the many. Truly a legend, whose drumming moved the world.

[@maxdurk4624]

SFCISME I mean, Slayer are still by far the best band he's been in.

[@aaronfahy4448]

He excels at being a human being , ....oh yeah and he’s an unbelievable drummer !

[@NoPlaceForDisgrace865]

Grip Inc. what a great project he created” master metal music !!

[@davemarriott9332]

Super cool guy and great interview or let talk show.....

[@DolkkarToyznstuff]

Excellent interview and Dave is always a class act!

[@drumtalkofficial]

thanks mate!! agree, Dave's a really nice fella

[@shanegriffin2215]

No matter the band he is involved in, a completely amazing drummer!

[@dowens3781]

13:23 What Dave says here is brilliant and totally on-point. That's how I was when I was learning guitar - I took a little bit from all of my favorite guitarists, but I never straight-up tried to copy any of them like most other guitarists do.

[@PavleTheSlayer]

it is so easy to like Dave

[@dirtydave2691]

Super nice and down to earth guy. He actually played my drums around 84/85 at a studio we practiced at. Back then he sat down and just blazed. I got to hang around with him for a while back then, but after Hell Awaits he left on tour. I can honestly say he was just really nice and fun to hang with.

[@Jamie6029]

Dave Lombardo is an amazing drummer. He is my biggest influence. I love mixing his style with Danny

[@ELECTRIKDOOM77]

GRIP INC's first album was a beast thank's to Mr Lombardo!!!

[@TurboBuRick]

I'm glad to have grown up it the age of Heavy Metal and Dave Lombardo. Thank you brotherman!

[@beaubarnett9393]

What a well versed musician and awesome human!!!

[@DEVAULT.]

Personally I think The Gathering will.remain his best record ever. Too bad he didn't show up on the tour . Love you Dave. Thank you for your humility lesson and inspiration ☀️

[@Thomlistentoslayer]

I met Mr.Lombardo at a Dead Cross concert 🤗

[@typhoon-7]

This man revolutionised metal drumming in particular with double bass drumming. Many since have gone faster sure, but nobody has what he has. Dave can GROOVE at 220bpm. That's the difference.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Listening to him and Kerry King back-to-back is like listening to a Ph.D. and then a kindergarten kid.

[@dimebagdonny]

Yes! Like Jeopardy followed by Wheel of Fortune. :)

[@georgehudson5152]

thanks Dave!

[@ronson3161]

A man that shows you what raw passion alone can produce. The true soul of Slayer for sure.

[@tadsomato1940]

Whenever I watch one of his videos, I want to watch another one.

[@damionchrist]

Lombardo is SLAYER!

[@patientmental875]

Hardly

[@boastrom6118]

He is super necessary getting slayer to that point of chaos I love them for. I have seen them many times origial line up. I won't see them without Lombardo or Hanneman. I'm good. Note: I am glad people still go watch them.

[@doom-mantia]

Not really but he's definitely an essential part of what made them who they are.

[@anvb5a1]

NO

[@anvb5a1]

@@doom-mantia Partly; yes!

[@Proggydan]

This channel is both eye and ear candy. Hands down

[@nr655321]

That would be nice if they could interview Mike Smith, Pete Sandoval, the guy from Defeated Sanity or that nutcase of a drummer/vocalist from Autopsy (Christ Reifert)

[@alaashishani77]

Best Drummer in the world ever always!

[@captrockh2055]

Lombardo signed my leather jacket after a show at Warner theatre in Wash.DC. real cool guy. He Rips .

[@wil2173]

Fantastic drummer and guy

[@MrFrischi65]

I always loved the way he played the drums - speed, rhythm, intense ....GREAT!

[@matthewloveridge9286]

Dave is such a humble legend.

[@zeraphking1407]

One of the greatest. Period.

[@aquabot]

Great show, guys, keep up the good work!

[@counttoadlipefrogriguezthe5690]

This dude is the best🤘Thanks for the inspiration Dave🤘

[@djek1976]

Not a big Slayer fan, but one hell of a fan of Dave.

[@slayerdkuban7049]

Super Dave

[@andreaoliveira3402]

Great interview!!!Great Dave Lombardo!!!

[@srb_keepthechange]

Loved that he mentioned Pandemonium - killer Killing Joke album

[@marchband-neverbreakalbum5358]

Thank you Dave ... you are just and ICON with manners

[@Samplelord]

Dave showed up in a local bar (BR020) when Black Cross was playing in Amsterdam. Next day he came back with Mike Patton and started playing records that evening. Great guy and a great drummer.

[@siraz6899]

Such a wonderful person

[@LionMetalMusic-videochannel]

The Legend . . .great salute !!!

[@CTCAC2000]

what a cool guy. he's always seemed very down to earth.

[@QuarterForce]

Can you do Charlie Benante next?

[@drumtalkofficial]

already done that bro! he'll be featured in [season 11] :-)

[@QuarterForce]

@@drumtalkofficial awesome! And when is that coming? 😁

[@drumtalkofficial]

I guess early 2020

[@chimpachelka4054]

Dave Lombardo is by far my biggest inspiration on drums. Dude kills in every band! He knows exactly how to make “music” with the drums

[@PlanetSedge]

Fascinating --& he truly takes the theme to heart, plumbing the depths of his mind to provide the most accurate description thereof.. (& it's in the mind where we find the real crux of the matter.. couRse!)

[@davidhooks6325]

Damn I wanna see Dave live Hopefully Testament comes back to America soon. Bummed af I couldn’t go to their last tour

[@eastbaymauiboy]

What a great interview, didn't think I could be a bigger fan of Dave's but wow, I feel like you were reading my mind on a lot of that stuff... Oh, and the thing about the eighth notes and not just playing quarter notes on the hi hat... That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw you doing it... That a lot of people don't and they just play quarter notes

[@carlospalacios9647]

Totally honest and true!!!! Dave it's definetely a very interesting and knowlegable human being!!!! Right on Dave!!!!

[@hereticsoul666]

wow! Merci à tous, merci Dave Lombardo. Une inspiration.

[@mikehartwich1946]

he's not only a brilliant drummer, he's a real artist

[@RK_peace]

And comes across as a real genuine guy.

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

Such a down to earth guy, refreshing

[@johnnyteconosko290]

Play for passion and not for money; admirable!

[@remygaron8311]

Loved every second of it 👏👏👏🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🥁🥁🥁🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@drumtalkofficial]

thanxalot Remy!

[@renecarcamo9388]

I went to a drum clinic here in Brisbane Australia where I met Dave. Such as great guy and my absolute hero when it comes to Metal drumming

[@bodomiller4275]

Very sympathic guy, I like his attitude! And also great interview!

[@gsmith207]

Thank you! As a drummer That was awesome! And at the same time Inspirational on so many levels beyond drumming! Wow

[@disousagi]

Thank you so much for this channel!!!

[@DavidCornejomusic]

I liked the video right after watching the intro. So good!!