I've air drummed more to South of heaven then any other album. I can't believe this guy was only making 60.000$ a year. Anything he plays over, turns to solid gold.
Good call, used to love playing along with this back in the day! Lombardos drum parts are fantastic, so musical and manage to up the intensity level ( which judging by the overall sound wouldnt be easy) while grooving like fuck. The only thrash drummer with swing. Legend!!
Actually he was making twice that but half was going to his ex wife. He fails to mention that part :) I was a huge fan back in the 80's (saw them live on the Reign and South tours) and 2000's and always thought Dave was getting shafted but the more I read and learn it sounds like he can be quite a handful. There is a really interesting book called Slayer 66 & 2/3 that contains allot of dirt on both Kerry and Dave. Sounds like neither is a ball to work with honestly :) And the more I read the more Dave dug his own grave in allot of ways. He's not the fall guy I always believed he was :) He also had no problem dropping his wife - the same wife he quit the band over early on - years later for a chick that lasted no time at all. So I don't feel that bad for the guy honestly.
TheRealGEO 1. He did not quit over his girlfriend in the 80's, he quit for the same reason he quit in 2014: He questioned why they were still making such little money despite now being on a major label. His girlfriend at the time was actually the one who CONVINCED him to rejoin. 2. All that happened in 2014 was Dave felt management was screwing them over, he asked if his accountant would look over the band's finances, and then he was fired. 3. I dont think its really right for you to use his love life against him. Its a very private matter to which we have less than 1% of the details to. 4. Stop using those stupid smiley faces every point you make. You look like freaking idiot.
@@maxdurk4624 1. His wife was supposedly a constant source of tension on the bus as Dave had to travel with her. That led to allot of animosity and led to him leaving the band initially along with him not being happy that he didn't get credit as songwriter and not being paid enough (in his mind). And you are right she did talk him into going back once Slayer realized there were not any other drummers out there that could play like Dave at the time (and that is still true). 2. He pulled an ultimatum on the band a week before leaving for tour thinking they would have to give him a raise (2013) and they called his bluff. 3. I'm going by a source that has not only researched the band for years but also interviewed them. I don't know the guy personally. 4. I HATE LISTS 5. I still think the guy is a great drummer. Just maybe he was 50% of the problem. 6. I'm not replying again so reply away!
TheRealGEO TheRealGEO 1. That, again, is false. Slayer had actually found his replacement that they were going to use going forward, and made Dave reaudition to get back in. 2. They did not call his bluff. He did leave. That is not a bluff. 3. You do realize writers can be biased, yeah? Especially if one of their biggest sources is Jeff or Tom... 4. I don't care.
There are many drummers who impress me with their style. Gene Hoglan, George Kollias, Neil Peart and many others. But Dave...His style is just SO HYPNOTIZING!!! This drumming is a pure beauty, and therefore I devoted myself fully to practise his style. It is just incredible!
Fast forward 11 years, we have some jaw-dropping out-of-this world technical drummers out there, but those fills... damn, no one has touched Dave in that regard so far.
You really get the sense that Dave truly loves drumming. At his age it could have just been a job to him. But there's passion there, enjoyment of his craft.
I wish Lombardo would produce a dvd of himself drumming say 2 - 4 shows. That way we would see more songs and how he differs every night. I'd buy that stuff right away.
Hes the best hands dowm period. Hes jus a freaking machine. ! His fills are so fast and yet so perfect solid and precise. Nobody has his talent on drums period
The drums on South Of Heaven were so prominent in the mix compared to their other albums. Really made Dave’s kit sound massive. ‘Ghosts Of War’ is definitely one of my favorites off that album.
This is absolute classic.... Genius of dave lombardo.... South of heaven record, the revolution in thrash metal, specialy in drumming and in sound of drums.
He was the driving force behind Slayer. You just can't beat that. And playing with that 11 piece drumset in the 80s these difficult songs is almost impossible for most drummers because there is a totally different technical approach with such a large drumkit. And the fucking groove!! He is by far the best metal drummer.
This awesome clip demonstrates to a 'T' what's so great about Dave's drumming - he's a natural.. organic, hypostatic.. & he doesn't let up or go easy for 1 SECOND: MASTERFUL!
Its amazing what the human brain can withhold. All that info on witch beat and drum to hit and to remember every hit and drum to hit next. Not only all of that but at the speed it must be done. Great minds do great things.
I hate that people have to argue Lombardo vs Bostaph. Bostaph is really a great drummer. He really is. It's just unfortunate he had to replace Dave Lombardo of all drummers. If Bostaph replaced Lars or Gar, this conversation would never happen. And I really enjoyed Bostaph on Testament's Formation of Damnation and was sad to see him to leave before their next album.
*NICK MENZA WAS NOT THAT GOOD?? ARE YOU TAKING THE PISS???* Nick was an amazing drummer and every bit as good as Gar Samuelson (my two fave Megadeth drummers).
I met Dave Lombardo after a Grip show in Prague in the late 90's. It was a tiny club and he was just standing next to me at the bar after the show. "He dave," I said, "You're a total bad-ass." I bought him a beer and he said, "Thanks."
I'm jumping in...Paul is good. But Dave is by far better. He has a natural flow where Paul is more forced. Also, you just see/hear that Paul cannot play Dave's drum parts as is, just watch the drum cams and compare. Paul only hits half the drums Dave does during a song. Paul style is more drum machine whereas Dave is much more fluid and rhythmic. Both good for metal but totally different.
Lombardo has an organic sound to his playing. King and Araya are complete idiots for not paying him what he's worth. Granted I'm more of a Megadeth fan, but Lombardo is my favorite metal drummer EVER. He was the true star of Slayer.
I could LOOP this vid & watch all day, it's RIDICK... ps. U can't COMPARE this to anyone else cuz NO-ONE feels the music like BEASTardo (tks LLeguSS) - never mind owns the skills to match...
Agree ...I’ve listened to metal for over 30 years always come back to the conclusion Dave is the best hands down... just to bad UA-cam has such crappy sound it takes away from mastery on the drums
0:54 - One of the greatest drum fills ever
Fuck yes.
I tried to like this comment twice!!
Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak ya 💥💥💥💥
That can be said about many of daves fill ins!
YES IT IS!
South of heaven was his best work. My favorite Slayer album.
Dave is the most soulful drummer in metal. Total bombast with dynamics and groove.
I've air drummed more to South of heaven then any other album. I can't believe this guy was only making 60.000$ a year. Anything he plays over, turns to solid gold.
Good call, used to love playing along with this back in the day! Lombardos drum parts are fantastic, so musical and manage to up the intensity level ( which judging by the overall sound wouldnt be easy) while grooving like fuck. The only thrash drummer with swing. Legend!!
Actually he was making twice that but half was going to his ex wife. He fails to mention that part :)
I was a huge fan back in the 80's (saw them live on the Reign and South tours) and 2000's and always thought Dave was getting shafted but the more I read and learn it sounds like he can be quite a handful. There is a really interesting book called Slayer 66 & 2/3 that contains allot of dirt on both Kerry and Dave. Sounds like neither is a ball to work with honestly :)
And the more I read the more Dave dug his own grave in allot of ways. He's not the fall guy I always believed he was :) He also had no problem dropping his wife - the same wife he quit the band over early on - years later for a chick that lasted no time at all. So I don't feel that bad for the guy honestly.
TheRealGEO 1. He did not quit over his girlfriend in the 80's, he quit for the same reason he quit in 2014: He questioned why they were still making such little money despite now being on a major label. His girlfriend at the time was actually the one who CONVINCED him to rejoin.
2. All that happened in 2014 was Dave felt management was screwing them over, he asked if his accountant would look over the band's finances, and then he was fired.
3. I dont think its really right for you to use his love life against him. Its a very private matter to which we have less than 1% of the details to.
4. Stop using those stupid smiley faces every point you make. You look like freaking idiot.
@@maxdurk4624 1. His wife was supposedly a constant source of tension on the bus as Dave had to travel with her. That led to allot of animosity and led to him leaving the band initially along with him not being happy that he didn't get credit as songwriter and not being paid enough (in his mind). And you are right she did talk him into going back once Slayer realized there were not any other drummers out there that could play like Dave at the time (and that is still true).
2. He pulled an ultimatum on the band a week before leaving for tour thinking they would have to give him a raise (2013) and they called his bluff.
3. I'm going by a source that has not only researched the band for years but also interviewed them. I don't know the guy personally.
4. I HATE LISTS
5. I still think the guy is a great drummer. Just maybe he was 50% of the problem.
6. I'm not replying again so reply away!
TheRealGEO TheRealGEO 1. That, again, is false. Slayer had actually found his replacement that they were going to use going forward, and made Dave reaudition to get back in.
2. They did not call his bluff. He did leave. That is not a bluff.
3. You do realize writers can be biased, yeah? Especially if one of their biggest sources is Jeff or Tom...
4. I don't care.
There are many drummers who impress me with their style. Gene Hoglan, George Kollias, Neil Peart and many others. But Dave...His style is just SO HYPNOTIZING!!! This drumming is a pure beauty, and therefore I devoted myself fully to practise his style. It is just incredible!
Greetings from 10 years later. Hope your drumming practice is still going strong 🤘
Gene hoglan actually somewhat taught Dave some things including double bass
The guy is unbelievably smooth, his fills are so beautiful and they change with every performance.
That's right, he is the drummers equivalent of Randy Rhoads
Totally agreed
That’s because he’s a feel player never had lessons like myself but it’s all about the grooves with drummers like us
Fast forward 11 years, we have some jaw-dropping out-of-this world technical drummers out there, but those fills... damn, no one has touched Dave in that regard so far.
You really get the sense that Dave truly loves drumming. At his age it could have just been a job to him. But there's passion there, enjoyment of his craft.
best drummer in the world
nope
Umbert alonso rovira yup
still dreaming
No doubt, one of the best around. Goosebumpsss....
Zakria Samuel no. Tools drummer is the best
This and "Read Between the Lies" has got to be their must underrated songs.
I think this song is properly rated.... by people like us that KNOW!
Lombardo is awesome! A complete own style of playing and sound, no triggers just pure power. No one can fill his shoes in Slayer.
Jon dette
His fills always are so smooth, you can tell he really feels the music he plays.
I wish Lombardo would produce a dvd of himself drumming say 2 - 4 shows. That way we would see more songs and how he differs every night. I'd buy that stuff right away.
Me too
Hes the best hands dowm period. Hes jus a freaking machine. ! His fills are so fast and yet so perfect solid and precise. Nobody has his talent on drums period
The drums on South Of Heaven were so prominent in the mix compared to their other albums. Really made Dave’s kit sound massive. ‘Ghosts Of War’ is definitely one of my favorites off that album.
Come back lombardo we miss you!!!
Latino, YEAH!!!
fuckin rip slayer
Lombardo is the best!! Forgotten drummer!
You have to admire how brilliant Dave is
His ride is so signature to him. Love it when he goes to it.
0:17 - 0:27 FasT AND Loose, effortless groove while heavy thru & thru, there's NO BETTER DRUMMING THAN THIS!
This man is sick
damn gurlll u supafine
Alyssa Gonzalez your a baby doll!
she owns "a baby doll"?
0:54 - No words.
the root of all boners!
The swing is unreal, funky rolls. The best!
can't fake that swing. He could have half the bag of tricks and still be great. Hell, he could have no bag of tricks and still be great lol.
This man is both the father and the creator of the standard by which all metal drummers must compare themselves to.
well modern metal. Bill Ward is the father of heavy metal drumming, and Phil Taylor was the prototype for thrash metal drumming
He plays the drums, like he really mean it. 🤘
Nadie, nadie es más completo que el Sr Dave Lombardo. El mejor de la historia
Jon dette
DAVE LOMBARDO IS THE MOST BRUTAL BEST AND FOREVER UNCHALLENGEABLE DRUMMER IN HISTORY !!DAVE IS NOT HUMAN !!!!!!!! A GENIUS !!!!tyler
How can one have such a mastery over an art
Love these drum cams, you can really appreciate how talented Dave is,
This is absolute classic.... Genius of dave lombardo.... South of heaven record, the revolution in thrash metal, specialy in drumming and in sound of drums.
He was the driving force behind Slayer. You just can't beat that. And playing with that 11 piece drumset in the 80s these difficult songs is almost impossible for most drummers because there is a totally different technical approach with such a large drumkit. And the fucking groove!! He is by far the best metal drummer.
Guitars........ were the driving force behind Slayer. Fact.
@@bobabooey4537 i disagree but that's ok man. Cheers!
Slayer was blessed to have Dave
This is why you say the snare is the identity of the drummer. And Lombardo played this one as if his identity was on stake !
SLAYER OWES THIS MAN MILLIONS!! STRAIGHT UP!!!
Dave lombardo.. the Cuban beast!!!!
Fu**in Dave, I love his fills, he just goes off like a BOMB!!
Easily the best metal drummer of the big 4
Fun fact : The number 2 is from slayer too : Bostaph
8 years and you’ve received no hate? Impressive
of every band ever*
@@julesjulbergen553 id put charlie above bostaph
Gene Hoglan is better than any of them.
The most underrated drummer of all time!
Lombardo is one of my most influential drummers ever.
How can one not love this...?
dave is a sick man! the best thrash metal drummer of all time! to to lombardo!!
This awesome clip demonstrates to a 'T' what's so great about Dave's drumming - he's a natural.. organic, hypostatic.. & he doesn't let up or go easy for 1 SECOND: MASTERFUL!
Its amazing what the human brain can withhold. All that info on witch beat and drum to hit and to remember every hit and drum to hit next. Not only all of that but at the speed it must be done. Great minds do great things.
I hate that people have to argue Lombardo vs Bostaph.
Bostaph is really a great drummer. He really is. It's just unfortunate he had to replace Dave Lombardo of all drummers.
If Bostaph replaced Lars or Gar, this conversation would never happen. And I really enjoyed Bostaph on Testament's Formation of Damnation and was sad to see him to leave before their next album.
Gar was better than Paul...Menza replaced Gar good but was never that good,same goes for DeGrasso and the rest of Deth s drummers
horusoftheblackflame gar was really
Chuck replaced Gar
*NICK MENZA WAS NOT THAT GOOD?? ARE YOU TAKING THE PISS???*
Nick was an amazing drummer and every bit as good as Gar Samuelson (my two fave Megadeth drummers).
yes he was....i prefer Gar s style thought
‘One day he’ll get it’ 😙🎶
No one swings metal like this man. Nobody.
Lombardo and the others🤘
The thrash master, nobody does it better.
I met Dave Lombardo after a Grip show in Prague in the late 90's. It was a tiny club and he was just standing next to me at the bar after the show. "He dave," I said, "You're a total bad-ass." I bought him a beer and he said, "Thanks."
the greatest drummer EVER period
Honestly nothing matches that swing and groove that Dave has to his drumming. People can copywhat he does, but they'll never have that same feel.
He really does have such a smooth, natural sound to his swing.
Just aint Slayer without Dave and Jeff
I agree with you on that
I *liked* repentless but it was not at all Slayer. Kerry still went all the way up to the 12th fret and flippity floppity but that was it.
The Legend strikes again..." I DOMINATE"...so epic.
Him and Charlie from anthrax best drummers on the planet
Lombardo is the lord of drums
THE BEST DRUMMER ON THA EARTH.
madness and lot of energy in his pure shape
Man, it was just getting to my favorite part.
Killer skills, I always liked his unique style.
He's so much in command of the material...
I'm jumping in...Paul is good. But Dave is by far better. He has a natural flow where Paul is more forced. Also, you just see/hear that Paul cannot play Dave's drum parts as is, just watch the drum cams and compare. Paul only hits half the drums Dave does during a song. Paul style is more drum machine whereas Dave is much more fluid and rhythmic. Both good for metal but totally different.
I could not have said it any better my self
Have always said it, amen to that!
Spot on.
Best explanation of the two I've read. Paul's got a much more "Forced" sound to him, where lombardo just lets the drums play themselves
Lombardo has an organic sound to his playing. King and Araya are complete idiots for not paying him what he's worth. Granted I'm more of a Megadeth fan, but Lombardo is my favorite metal drummer EVER. He was the true star of Slayer.
Wheres the rest? I wish I had a drum cam video of every Slayer song.
My favorite song.... wish we had the whole clip!!!
Muito grato ao Dave Lombardo pela contribuição ao Rock... 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
it's a lovely trance he appears to be in. Fucking love it!! FUCKING SLAYER!!!
I could watch this guy drum ALL day, it's fucking ridiculous.
my 2 favourite drummers: dave lombardo and tim alexander. different styles but both are still incredibly rhythmic and technical
I'll bet most earthquakes are caused by Dave's drumming lol
can confirm
I totally agree in the whole world
Best drummer in the world god bless Lombardo always
DAVE MAKES THAT LITTLE KIT JUMP. LOVE HIS STYLE
IMO the best thrash metal drummer of the era.
Gotta love that Lombardo flavor! Such great feel
WHAT A BAD ASS!
I could LOOP this vid & watch all day, it's RIDICK... ps. U can't COMPARE this to anyone else cuz NO-ONE feels the music like BEASTardo (tks LLeguSS) - never mind owns the skills to match...
Agree ...I’ve listened to metal for over 30 years always come back to the conclusion Dave is the best hands down... just to bad UA-cam has such crappy sound it takes away from mastery on the drums
God of drummers🤘
The man is not human....
LOMBARDO SOS LO MAS GRANDE,UN SALUDO GRANDE DESDE ARGENTINA.
SIEMPRE SERÁS EL NÚMERO UNO DE TODOS LOS BATERAS...... Y LO SABES.......
If there is a drummer better than Bohnam it’s this dude.
one of the best slayer songs ever....and they nearly never played it live...
as soon as the video start my heart almost exploded from Dave's god like drumming
The greatest drummer of all time
He has great fills!
КАК ОН ЛУПИТ,СУПЕР!!!
0.16 no words.......💪💪💪💪
He's a machine, best drummer ever.
Love-bardo 🤩
The ultimate King
Seasons south of heaven my favorite albums. Lombardo is a machine . Precision fills and fuck so fast . Jus best drummer
Fastest double bass at the time, along with Charlie
Yes! His fills at the end of this song have always been a favorite. So cool to see him perform them live. Slayer with Lombardo is the best.
A nuclear war on the drums. Fantastic. For lack of better words. Indescribable, legendary, great!!!
His genius transcends all technics
Simply the best. The 🐐
holy shit! My favourite from South of Heaven. Dave killer!!!
just wow!!!
What an animal, he is a beast. He is a MONSTER!
DAVE REALLY TEARS IT UP SLAYER RULES!!!!!!!!!!
Real drums live! All mics are there! Very cool! The sound is real!