No triggers. Two bass drums with single pedals. He truly hits the drums HARD, nails every note in every song through a two hour gig. You can’t get more old school and raw than this. Many modern drummers might have technically surpassed him, but to me Dave is just still in a class of his own.
I totally agree! I made a post on r/drums a little bit ago about it. Most of the newer drummers (I say this as a 26 yo lol) if you put them on an entirely acoustic kit even with the ideal sticks/heads/beaters would struggle to have hits this articulate and booming! Not to mention his age, trying to play drums for a living fucked my back up at 22. And I was only playing this kind of music in my free time, he truly is a God
@@TheChicagoJunkie Agree. He will stretch out before performing to limber up. He probably burns 8000 calories every show. Always drenched in sweat and chugging water. I know a few non-metal drummers who have nothing but the utmost respect for Dave.
@@TheChicagoJunkieDrummer here, too. It's better for all your limbs to play fairly straight up, learn to activatr your side-ass muscles for doublebass. Trust me! \m/
@@teeoh9192 So throw mr drummer, CLEANLY under the bus….I want to understand how this works. Because I’m a drummer. The only drummers who are tossed under there.
Absolutely, after his playing i dont want to hear Pauls versions, because it not sounding good ,it like sloppy guy, sorry for my opinion,but this is real shit
Treated by the band… who exactly is "the band"? Araya, King and Hanneman? I thought Hanneman and Lombardo were friends? Or does some company own the Slayer brand and they are all only employed hired guns in their own band? American copyright and music business is weird.
@@pfzt When I say band who do you think I’m referring to? You just mentioned the other members. You answered your own question. Friendship doesn’t matter in that business when it comes to the almighty dollar. Dave has said this publicly.
0:44 "sorry, I have to get back to work'' : It is so natural to have a conversation, moments before start playing drums for the next 2 hrs on physically and technically demanding songs in front of 10000+ people.
TBH, I can't say I've run into too many(if any at all) people that try to claim that Lars had any kind of notable technical prowess. At least not out of musicians in the fanbase. In all honesty, most of the fans within the "Big 4's" fanbases are pretty well-grounded. Usually, most of the fanboy whining involves the ones who beat the dead horse known as any discussion involving Hetfield, Mustaine, and Ulrich and act like their opinions hadn't already been running on fumes since before the internet was really a thing. The subjects of the argument are millionaires who have accomplished much in their lives. While all these countless screechers do is yell random crap that will be lost in the void and accomplish nothing like those that came before them. EDIT: I'm pretty sure that, whatever comment I was replying to here, is gone. Probably deleted.
He makes it look EFFORTLESS. The man is a born drummer...look at how he's goofing around at the beginning, and just dives in headfirst with dead-on precision. I know they play this song every night so it's like second nature, but the way he MOVES while he drums is jaw-dropping to watch. There's no wasted or extraneous motion, no jerky or awkward motions, everything is fluid. Dave is simply a monster on the kit. And that little "ding" on the ride bell KILLS me every time. I miss those special little moments with Paul in the band.
+keefriff99 ....and for me exactly what you mention makes the difference. You`ll easily find tons of drummers able to play those songs. And Paul is one of those. . and yeah the "ding" and those super fast one handed rolls. But we also must accept, that the metal circus simply goes via $$$-wood and ppl like Lombardo not fitting anymore. Bands 2day prefer stresslessness and arselicking over musical madness. So will not attend things like "BIG4" or "Metal Cruise"....and not buying the "latest" Slayer album as long as they simply put out some clones...since the 90`s . what comes next? Armani exclusive audience outfits, no outfit no Ticket? LÖL you think or know if DL has Gene Krupa as inspiration?
His drum writing is incredible. So many parts, so many tempo shifts. The way he builds one part into another. I also like the humour in the bell ding too!
@@Churro_Flaminguez he's actually BETTER in these 2011 videos that he ever was. More grooves, more variety in the fills & "punches", crazy how awesome he had gotten. I like how musical he makes his parts, even more so than the original or how he played them before. You can "sing" his drumming. This last fallout with the band really sucked.
I know it's been pointed out but holy shit, that gentle precise hit to the china cymbal cracks me up. This laid-back beast of a drummer can figure out how to inject humor & personality into a thrash song about the horrors of war... that's talent.
Yeah, I always fuck up massively while playing alone, but a big crowd sort of forces me into an "oh shit I have to play perfect or else they're gonna kill me" mode.
This is jazz fusion drumming sped up at its best..... Im not a fan of this music but my lord that drummer deserves a grammy just for his amazing ability to swing thrash metal. And oh yes it is music even though it may not be my cup of tea. BEAST MODE drummer
@Michele actually in the studio version he doesn’t even use it. But war ensemble will always be my favorite slayer song. It will definitely be the first song I learn when I get my double kick pedal!
By Dave's own numbers, it's a reasonable deduction that he made about $750-800 for this show. Mindboggling that they could be this shortsighted. Good on Dave for putting Slayer in his rear view mirror.
Dave is THE metal drummer. Maybe not among the most technical drummers in the world but I have always liked his tasteful and sort of "down-to-earth"-style of playing.
Morbidxone Q that's a ridiculous statement. There is a video on CZcams of Marco Minnemann playing this song and he doesn't do it justice. Marco is one of the most technically proficient drummers on the planet. Ever heard of necrophagist? Yeah Marco is the guy they hire to play live so he kills tech death.
I' m sorry , but Slayer failed to finish Their path without this Sir playing the drums in that final tour. He is also THE SOUL OF SLAYER. So, Slayer died without Soul.
Sorry... Not Sorry! Paul's my favorite Slayer Drummer... Divine woah those peddles are cooking. But your 100% spot on if Kerry and Tom were decent human beings and good businessmen they would have respected and paid him what he's worth and ended the Final Campaign w Dave. But $$$ the root of all evil.
Jeff was the heart and mind behind Slayer, and I agree with you saying that Dave was the soul of the band. Well, at least Dave's still drumming out there, and we have plenty of Jeff's recordings to headbang to \m/ R.I.P
@@wingman7877 I wouldn't say plenty, more accurate you should say "Soundtrack to the Apocalypse" and "God Hates Us All". Eitherway any of those albums are nothing compared with what they did with lombardo, dont get me wrong im not saying those albums are bad records in general, just saying the ones with lombardo are better.
@@mavericknonconformist69721 no need. Its quite beneficial to learn how to read so that you are not misinformed or spreading it yourself. Good luck with your reading endeavours.
@@lajames1988 Thank you for your snarky reply. You could have explained my error and been more friendly. But you choose to look down on people for their shortcomings.
And what about that killer-fill at 3:08? Which he modifies somewhat at 3:18... Man, it took me weeks and weeks of careful scrutinising to get to play that at half the speed he plays it. The god of fills, truly. Simple notes, but played with a combination of clinical precision and "effortless" speed...
I used to mosh so hard to this song in my basement as a kid. Twenty years later his son was a fan of my band and they came back stage to meet us. He was super humble. Very cool experience.
Here’s a bit of inspiration for ALL of us. If we put in the energy this dude does into anything we want to achieve in life it would be as good as done... Think about that for a second. Want to learn the drums, watch this guy, want to become a professional snowboarder, watch this guy... want to become a beast in your industry, watch this guy, want to accomplish damn near anything in life, watch this guy. There is much more going on here then just drumming people... want shit to happen in your life, watch this guy before you walk out the door each morning.. and it’ll happen. Period.
If I played in a band with a drummer like Dave, the audience would just see my back the whole time, "Sorry, guys, but this dude is so good, I gotta watch."
The great thing about Dave is that he is a technical, nuanced drummer, who plays heavy music. There's a lot of small details in his playing that a lot of people miss.
I was lucky enough to be standing no more than 6 feet away from him as he was playing with another band of his. To me, Dave is the exact definition of a great drummer. He picks up the band - and the crowd, like nobody's business. What a guy !
Dave Lombardo is a big part of why I loved and continue to love playing drums. Slayer only exists with you behind the kit as far as I'm concerned. You acknowledged me once between songs at a show in Ft Lauderdale years ago, responding to my yells of "LOMBARDO!!!" 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Years ago I watched an interview with one of Miles Davis's sons (not sure which one - can't find the footage). He talked about sitting with Miles watching MTV. They were watching some more mainstream music, then a live Slayer show came on. His son thought "Oh no this isn't going to go well". Miles watched a couple of minutes of the show, then quietly stood up to leave the room. As he started to leave, he stopped, looked at the TV, and said something like "That drummer's really got it go'in on". Definitely some seriously high praise. Especially to me because I love both these artists. I hope Dave feels the same.
To have a positive, passing comment from Miles Davis about your musical endeavours would be just staggering. If that happened to you, every Grammy, every album of the year, every accolade going could just go and be tossed into oblivion.
@@robertpavey5615 Yep, but I'm not surprised. Dave's groove surpasses genres. The man would've been a world-class drummer in any style he chose to play. It just happened to be metal.
As a guitarist and bassist, im just so impressed with the precision and stamina Dave has in all of his performances, Slayer or not. Such a gifted drummer.
He is a beast! What kind of physis must Dave have to play all those Songs within this perfection, power and energy... My biggest respect!! And he created so many wonderful bits, not just playing along with the song...
Unfucking believable how smooth and relaxed he is playing at that tempo! He is a legend and Slayer NEEDS him back. I like Bostaph too, but Dave is on another level.
I saw Slayer at the Cow Palace, San Francisco, in the late-1980’s. A break-dance crew was out on the floor, near the pit, demonstrating with their dancing how well they knew that Lombardo is a God of Thunder. It was amazing!
Yeah, My heart sank when I watched him tell that story in another clip. I was like... wow. Even being Dave Lombardo, in a world class outfit like Slayer, was giving no real compensation for what will be seen as a historical contribution to the art of metal music. Even this man is a blue collar worker after all that success.
WOW and WOW! No matter how many times I see this man drum it is like the first time. I always feel like a kid all over. One of the greatest to have ever done it!
So many unbelievable fills. I’m wondering what the likes off Krupa , Rich, Blakey and Roach would have made of Dave’s drumming. So technically brilliant but with swing and groove. Immense!
This video never gets old, should be put in a time capsule, 100 years from now, people need to see what the greatest Metal Drummer looks and plays like.
You are, not fair to compare yourself to Dave Lombardo tho...not many really can tho can they lol. The guy is just phenomenal, you would figurehead would have lost maybe just a little speed with age....not so
When I found out Dave was lied to and not paid double what any of the other guys and had left the band, so did I. He is the heart of that band and without him they would be nothing.
Dirk Verbeuren’s got a great groove too. But Lombardo is the master. I’m convinced the influence of Cuban percussion in his childhood plays a big role in his approach to drumming in general.
I love how during this video it literally turns from day into night
Yeah its like a real mystical calling ..........They could not have got it better and Slayer is dark enuff to change the hemisphere apparently .
It is the lighting vs. the camera thing
That's because Dave summons hell when he plays the drums.
damn, totally did not notice that until your comment!
I was there and the Clouds "Rolled in" right at this time... It was a HOT Summer Night in the Bronx! Sundown made it great! ❤
No triggers. Two bass drums with single pedals. He truly hits the drums HARD, nails every note in every song through a two hour gig. You can’t get more old school and raw than this. Many modern drummers might have technically surpassed him, but to me Dave is just still in a class of his own.
can you explain the jazz stuff?@@TPI-du9mn
I totally agree! I made a post on r/drums a little bit ago about it. Most of the newer drummers (I say this as a 26 yo lol) if you put them on an entirely acoustic kit even with the ideal sticks/heads/beaters would struggle to have hits this articulate and booming! Not to mention his age, trying to play drums for a living fucked my back up at 22. And I was only playing this kind of music in my free time, he truly is a God
@@TheChicagoJunkie Agree. He will stretch out before performing to limber up. He probably burns 8000 calories every show. Always drenched in sweat and chugging water. I know a few non-metal drummers who have nothing but the utmost respect for Dave.
@@TheChicagoJunkieDrummer here, too. It's better for all your limbs to play fairly straight up, learn to activatr your side-ass muscles for doublebass. Trust me! \m/
wht did you mention the triggers?
Hardest working man in the band but made virtually no money. Broke my heart to know that is how the rest of the guys are toward him. Great drummer.
Jeff was his only friend in the band
Arvind Shastri
It doesn’t show. Jeff is dead.
Tom is worth 10 million more than Lombardo, and no offense to Tom, but Lombardo is just so much more talented
Same thing happened to the drummer in Overkill. They aren't as popular as Slayer, but...without the right drummer, these bands would be garbage.
@@teeoh9192
So throw mr drummer, CLEANLY under the bus….I want to understand how this works. Because I’m a drummer. The only drummers who are tossed under there.
Dave is like Newsted - he's always friendly & approachable, and he's an absolute BEAST to see live.
And they both got fucked by they're own bands.
Also, like Newstead, totally underappreciated by the band he was in despite being by far the biggest badass in the band...
@@schnozz87 No offense to Newstead but James was always the primary carrier of metallica
@@nishanth6403 Facts...and he still is.
Good comparison
This isn’t drumming. This is art in motion.
You said it.
Dave Lombardo, the only guy able to make regular thrash beats swing somehow
Gar Samuelson too
very well said
@@frasersimpson442 +1
Absolutely, after his playing i dont want to hear Pauls versions, because it not sounding good ,it like sloppy guy, sorry for my opinion,but this is real shit
@@clubhouseme Bill Ward has never played a thrash beat from what I know
Really sad how Dave was treated by the band! The man is a legend and an absolute beast on drums!
Treated by the band… who exactly is "the band"? Araya, King and Hanneman? I thought Hanneman and Lombardo were friends? Or does some company own the Slayer brand and they are all only employed hired guns in their own band? American copyright and music business is weird.
@@pfzt When I say band who do you think I’m referring to? You just mentioned the other members. You answered your own question. Friendship doesn’t matter in that business when it comes to the almighty dollar. Dave has said this publicly.
0:44 "sorry, I have to get back to work'' : It is so natural to have a conversation, moments before start playing drums for the next 2 hrs on physically and technically demanding songs in front of 10000+ people.
The worst decision Slayer ever made was to let Dave Lombardo go.
Twice
TBH, I can't say I've run into too many(if any at all) people that try to claim that Lars had any kind of notable technical prowess. At least not out of musicians in the fanbase. In all honesty, most of the fans within the "Big 4's" fanbases are pretty well-grounded. Usually, most of the fanboy whining involves the ones who beat the dead horse known as any discussion involving Hetfield, Mustaine, and Ulrich and act like their opinions hadn't already been running on fumes since before the internet was really a thing. The subjects of the argument are millionaires who have accomplished much in their lives. While all these countless screechers do is yell random crap that will be lost in the void and accomplish nothing like those that came before them. EDIT: I'm pretty sure that, whatever comment I was replying to here, is gone. Probably deleted.
I understand why Slayer let him but I also feel it was a mistake.
He had no choice .. would you stay in a band that steal your money ??
panzer waffen Time has proved that he was better off without them. He seems happy now.
Love the "ding" at 1:44 LOL
i know that feel bro
look he was so gentle xDD
My favorite part
Oscar
pAisTe flanger bell.
also played by the joey in koRn & SlipKnot.
It's called, " I respect what I do".
The best drummer in the thrash genre, a pioneer, legend ! Mr.Lombardo , thank you !
Just in case you can't understand why we love this music..... this is why
It's not music though 😝
@@vladavasiljev your opinion no longer matters to any of us 🤘😃
The fact that Dave can still play like this at nearly 50 years old is flat out incredible..
Lmao Lars ulrich is shit
It's called practice
He makes it look EFFORTLESS. The man is a born drummer...look at how he's goofing around at the beginning, and just dives in headfirst with dead-on precision. I know they play this song every night so it's like second nature, but the way he MOVES while he drums is jaw-dropping to watch. There's no wasted or extraneous motion, no jerky or awkward motions, everything is fluid. Dave is simply a monster on the kit.
And that little "ding" on the ride bell KILLS me every time. I miss those special little moments with Paul in the band.
+keefriff99 ....and for me exactly what you mention makes the difference. You`ll easily find tons of drummers able to play those songs. And Paul is one of those. . and yeah the "ding" and those super fast one handed rolls. But we also must accept, that the metal circus simply goes via $$$-wood and ppl like Lombardo not fitting anymore.
Bands 2day prefer stresslessness and arselicking over musical madness. So will not attend things like "BIG4" or "Metal Cruise"....and not buying the "latest" Slayer album as long as they simply put out some clones...since the 90`s . what comes next? Armani exclusive audience outfits, no outfit no Ticket? LÖL
you think or know if DL has Gene Krupa as inspiration?
Paul? No DAVE!!!!
His drum writing is incredible. So many parts, so many tempo shifts. The way he builds one part into another. I also like the humour in the bell ding too!
You are RIGHT
@@Churro_Flaminguez he's actually BETTER in these 2011 videos that he ever was. More grooves, more variety in the fills & "punches", crazy how awesome he had gotten. I like how musical he makes his parts, even more so than the original or how he played them before. You can "sing" his drumming. This last fallout with the band really sucked.
I know it's been pointed out but holy shit, that gentle precise hit to the china cymbal cracks me up. This laid-back beast of a drummer can figure out how to inject humor & personality into a thrash song about the horrors of war... that's talent.
Anyone else finding Daves drum camz as good as the whole ensemble? Long Live Lombardo!! Monarch to the Kingdom of the DRUMS!!
Never was a Slayer fan but Lombardo is a fucking hero.
This dude is the Wayne Gretzky of metal drummers. The Great One. Can't change my mind, ever.
True!
Imagine, he's with Testament now. That's fucking insane.
@@Lapcenoks Interesting, didn't know that.
Totally agree
who's wayne gretzky ?
That ride cymbal work is epic
0:42 "I'm playing now? Like right now? Okay..."
that makes me nervous, GET TO THE FUCKING DRUMS AND BE READY, but he's a professional
Dude this coment is gold😂
@@tejedaAlex nah hes good hes the one starting the song
Yeah he had me worried for a minute did nobody tell Dave he was actually doing shows with them again? 🤘🏻
Dave is such an _organic_ drummer, creating a living sound.
I love that so much.
Unlike Paul "The Robot" Bostaph.
In front of a crowd like that I'd probably play perfect while puking at the same time.
You are one of, if not the best drummer on CZcams. I love your style and how you make it look easy! You're the Dave Lombardo of this generation
SlaytanicTallicaFan999 much appreciated. ;)
Yeah, I always fuck up massively while playing alone, but a big crowd sort of forces me into an "oh shit I have to play perfect or else they're gonna kill me" mode.
CZcams Josh! You are the Dave Lombardo of CZcams thrash drumming. Your videos are great for figuring out drum parts, great stuff.
Thanks.
ATM Rise Thanks, glad to hear.
He's so fluid and relaxed despite the speed.
There’s nuthin like being completely exhausted, only to know in a few seconds you are gonna have to play War Ensemble 😳
I just cant put it into the right words, Dave Lombardos fills are so clean, fluid and eloquent no one I know does it like he does
You are correct, sir.
I think it has to do with him leading with his left hand, sometimes.
The bell of death at 1:45
More cowbell.
Is that a Jared dines reference?
+Andrew Kropp he's subbed to Jared so I would think so
paiste cup chime ?
trademark.
This is jazz fusion drumming sped up at its best..... Im not a fan of this music but my lord that drummer deserves a grammy just for his amazing ability to swing thrash metal. And oh yes it is music even though it may not be my cup of tea. BEAST MODE drummer
1:43 I can't explain how much I love that cowbell
@Michele 😂 you mean ride cymbal.
@@yeetfeet1878 yes ... but I'm pretty sure it's a cowbell in the studio version ... but I love that DING
@Michele actually in the studio version he doesn’t even use it. But war ensemble will always be my favorite slayer song. It will definitely be the first song I learn when I get my double kick pedal!
@@yeetfeet1878 i think its a bell like just a bell😂
@@babya847 😂 nope it’s called a ride cymbal.
By Dave's own numbers, it's a reasonable deduction that he made about $750-800 for this show. Mindboggling that they could be this shortsighted. Good on Dave for putting Slayer in his rear view mirror.
$800?! That's a goddamn INSULT!!
This is a fact!
The cowbell hit alone was worth $800
It's true and disgusting... the tour manager earned more.. the drum roadie earned more...
WTF is this real????? F U C K!!!
I met Dave yesterday. He is the nicest guy and so appreciative of his fans.
I like this comment. But I am soooooo jealous. I would love to sit down with Dave and have a chat.
I’m jealous af
@@rodwhite9737 me too love his drumming technique he is my idol
@@rodwhite9737 me too. Seems like THE nicest guy.
Not surprised to hear this. Seems like such a solid dude. Would love to pick his brain. Love genuinely nice people like that.
One word. Godlike. This dude is literally untouchable.
Dave is THE metal drummer. Maybe not among the most technical drummers in the world but I have always liked his tasteful and sort of "down-to-earth"-style of playing.
I can't even air drum as fast as Dave drums on real drums.
multiestonian
Fake drumming to Slayer is really tiring!
Even the air is too slow!
This is not Rocket Science, just banging try posting Some Neal Peart 😎
You should probably take care of your muscular dystrophy
Thats because he's using the bounce of the sticks to swing off of
Im exhausted just looking at this..knowing hes probably got what....another 19 songs to go?..and at his age...what a metal machine.
ask a death metal drummer, this is just plain simple drumming, and good drumming don't get me wrong.
Morbidxone Q that's a ridiculous statement. There is a video on CZcams of Marco Minnemann playing this song and he doesn't do it justice. Marco is one of the most technically proficient drummers on the planet. Ever heard of necrophagist? Yeah Marco is the guy they hire to play live so he kills tech death.
Harry Callahan bbhgd see you soon see ye see y t see see see t see see see e see y you were at see r see r we y see y we see r ret you you have
Chris L Marco is sick but he only did one tour, 2007. Hannes Grossman and Romain were the main drummers.
There is a reason company’s sign people and sponsor people...NOT EVERYONE CAN PLAY LIKE THAT!!! AND THEY ARE INHUMAN!!!!
Just an absolute beast of a drummer!
A real pioneer of metal. What an amazing drummer ❤️
When I listen to Reign, South and Seasons the legendary riffs are there of course, but this guy is the real reason Slayer became SLAYER!
FUCKING SLAYER!!!
Facts
I think his best drumming was in devine intervention
@@dr.trichome6419 it was Bostaph on Divine Intervention
I love Slayer but without Dave it's only half as impactful. Sorry Paul.
I' m sorry , but Slayer failed to finish Their path without this Sir playing the drums in that final tour. He is also THE SOUL OF SLAYER.
So, Slayer died without Soul.
Sorry... Not Sorry! Paul's my favorite Slayer Drummer... Divine woah those peddles are cooking. But your 100% spot on if Kerry and Tom were decent human beings and good businessmen they would have respected and paid him what he's worth and ended the Final Campaign w Dave. But $$$ the root of all evil.
Jeff was the heart and mind behind Slayer, and I agree with you saying that Dave was the soul of the band. Well, at least Dave's still drumming out there, and we have plenty of Jeff's recordings to headbang to \m/ R.I.P
@@hatred9427 they made plenty of good records without Dave. He is the best drummer on earth though.
@@wingman7877 I wouldn't say plenty, more accurate you should say "Soundtrack to the Apocalypse" and "God Hates Us All". Eitherway any of those albums are nothing compared with what they did with lombardo, dont get me wrong im not saying those albums are bad records in general, just saying the ones with lombardo are better.
@@DrScott666
No way in hell Paul is on Lombardos level !! Find 20 people that will agree with you on that ?
1:39- when Dave is a little off- and shakes his head pissed when he knows it. The rest is perfect. What a friggin drummer!!!!
So damn good we dont even notice it
If ever a man was never given his just dues its Dave Lombardo . Just incredible. Take a bow sir 👏
Can't believe Slayer's management was dumb enough to give this guy a local gig cover band salary
@@mavericknonconformist69721 think you've clearly misunderstood the guys post. Learn to read.
@@lajames1988 I'm sorry I misunderstood sue me.
@@mavericknonconformist69721 no need. Its quite beneficial to learn how to read so that you are not misinformed or spreading it yourself. Good luck with your reading endeavours.
@@lajames1988 Thank you for your snarky reply. You could have explained my error and been more friendly. But you choose to look down on people for their shortcomings.
I misunderstood your post I am sorry!
0:56 that drum roll is legendary
And what about that killer-fill at 3:08? Which he modifies somewhat at 3:18...
Man, it took me weeks and weeks of careful scrutinising to get to play that at half the speed he plays it.
The god of fills, truly. Simple notes, but played with a combination of clinical precision and "effortless" speed...
Exactly from the album
Just shows the how underestimated drummers are,all the timings and skill,I’ve just appreciated how much more they put into it than the rest
I used to mosh so hard to this song in my basement as a kid. Twenty years later his son was a fan of my band and they came back stage to meet us. He was super humble. Very cool experience.
Here’s a bit of inspiration for ALL of us. If we put in the energy this dude does into anything we want to achieve in life it would be as good as done... Think about that for a second. Want to learn the drums, watch this guy, want to become a professional snowboarder, watch this guy... want to become a beast in your industry, watch this guy, want to accomplish damn near anything in life, watch this guy. There is much more going on here then just drumming people... want shit to happen in your life, watch this guy before you walk out the door each morning.. and it’ll happen. Period.
My Hero, my drummer, my inspiration! Thanks Dave!!!!
1:20 Gary Holt taking a peak 😂
If I played in a band with a drummer like Dave, the audience would just see my back the whole time, "Sorry, guys, but this dude is so good, I gotta watch."
Happy Birthday Dave Lombardo,one of the Best drummer in this world,this man is not human❤
Paul is awesome but Dave is King of metal percussion.
Paul and Dave are both badasses on the kit,much respect for both,but Dave is heartfelt slayer!
thrash possibly , but Metal no because you're talking Ward, Menza, Powell, so many drummers in the conversation, Clufetos, Appice, Burr, Mcbrain.
I love a subtle, nuanced performance by a technical drummer as much as anyone, but Dave's playing is like a human earthquake. Incredible!
The great thing about Dave is that he is a technical, nuanced drummer, who plays heavy music. There's a lot of small details in his playing that a lot of people miss.
XoxeroThePoet He's also still so enthusiastic and passionate about playing that he'll continue to surprise and entertain us for years to come.
Le Diabolique there's no better drummer than Lara Ulrich sorry I couldn't say that with a straight face lol!!!
His whole playing is rad but he keeps peppering it with little fills that can trip anyone up.he brought groove to metal they wasn’t there.
I've watched this video so many times. Awesome performance by Dave.
Dave Lombardo, the only member of Slayer I really admire.
tom araya is good guy
I meant in a purely musical sense.
***** yeah sorry xd
+TheAbsorbant Once evry 30 years a guy comes along...Dave is one of them.
Genre defining drumming.
what about jeff
Holy shit one of the greatest of all time
I was lucky enough to be standing no more than 6 feet away from him as he was playing with another band of his. To me, Dave is the exact definition of a great drummer. He picks up the band - and the crowd, like nobody's business. What a guy !
Dave Lombardo is a big part of why I loved and continue to love playing drums. Slayer only exists with you behind the kit as far as I'm concerned. You acknowledged me once between songs at a show in Ft Lauderdale years ago, responding to my yells of "LOMBARDO!!!" 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Absolutely one of the greatest metal drummers. Very solid.
He did make that look easy almost like a cardio exercise but I can assure you its not. Go try it.
Very impressive as always Mr. Lombardo.
LiverHook Placed exactly.
@LiverHook Placed that's true, but I'd struggle on a song like Killing Fields because of the weird timing.
I think War Ensemble is one of the top examples of perfect extreme metal drumming. Has a bit of everything.
Years ago I watched an interview with one of Miles Davis's sons (not sure which one - can't find the footage). He talked about sitting with Miles watching MTV. They were watching some more mainstream music, then a live Slayer show came on. His son thought "Oh no this isn't going to go well". Miles watched a couple of minutes of the show, then quietly stood up to leave the room. As he started to leave, he stopped, looked at the TV, and said something like "That drummer's really got it go'in on". Definitely some seriously high praise. Especially to me because I love both these artists. I hope Dave feels the same.
Wow, would love to see that interview.
To have a positive, passing comment from Miles Davis about your musical endeavours would be just staggering. If that happened to you, every Grammy, every album of the year, every accolade going could just go and be tossed into oblivion.
@@robertpavey5615 Yep, but I'm not surprised. Dave's groove surpasses genres. The man would've been a world-class drummer in any style he chose to play. It just happened to be metal.
Never got the appreciation of his talent - He's up there with the best
dave, you fucking rule! Thanks for inspiring drummers all over the world.
Insane!!! Brutal performance, great drummer... Mr. Dave!!!
Amazing drummer and amazing performance. No matter how many times I listen to this, it's awesome. And that ding always cracks me up for some reason.
You're a bloody legend Dave. 💙
Nothing but respect for Lombardo.
There's something about his drumming that Paul can never have, it feels too good and it sounds so amazing! Lambordo you are the best.
Man! This vid pops up in my feed once every few months!
I always try to like it again haha
As a guitarist and bassist, im just so impressed with the precision and stamina Dave has in all of his performances, Slayer or not. Such a gifted drummer.
im 44 started listening back in south of heaven days
He is a beast! What kind of physis must Dave have to play all those Songs within this perfection, power and energy... My biggest respect!! And he created so many wonderful bits, not just playing along with the song...
I was still in high school when I saw this legendary set. You guys kicked so much ass and always will in my eyes. Beers up lads 🍻🍺
Lombardo is the best thrash metal drummer ever. He's the 🐐
thank you Dave for sharing your talent with us , you are the most amazing drummer i have ever heard. I think you are a genius sir !
Unfucking believable how smooth and relaxed he is playing at that tempo! He is a legend and Slayer NEEDS him back. I like Bostaph too, but Dave is on another level.
We love you Mr. Dave and appreciate all of your hard work more than we can put into words…
I saw Slayer at the Cow Palace, San Francisco, in the late-1980’s. A break-dance crew was out on the floor, near the pit, demonstrating with their dancing how well they knew that Lombardo is a God of Thunder. It was amazing!
I can't believe he only made 65k in 2011 (the year of this tour, according to Lombardo himself). Someone should go to jail for treating him like that.
Over 60 gigs that year... Do that math....
Brandon Decarlo its ridiculous there are guys in cover bands in big cities playing in bars and clubs making that kind of money
right?
Yeah, My heart sank when I watched him tell that story in another clip. I was like... wow. Even being Dave Lombardo, in a world class outfit like Slayer, was giving no real compensation for what will be seen as a historical contribution to the art of metal music. Even this man is a blue collar worker after all that success.
@@brandondecarlo8619 That has to be wrong? Severely underpaid for such a big band!
at around 2:50 you can see a thumb headbanging
😄😄😄😄😄😄
I lost my shit
Now I can't unsee it.
I fcking lost it man 😂😂
Hahahha
WOW and WOW! No matter how many times I see this man drum it is like the first time. I always feel like a kid all over. One of the greatest to have ever done it!
So many unbelievable fills. I’m wondering what the likes off Krupa , Rich, Blakey and Roach would have made of Dave’s drumming. So technically brilliant but with swing and groove. Immense!
This video never gets old, should be put in a time capsule, 100 years from now, people need to see what the greatest Metal Drummer looks and plays like.
5:03 is such an underrated moment. As a drummer, this little change is fantastic!!
see also 2:57 (obviously) but also 4:44, fantastic snare work
3:08 too
Yeah is pure magic
0 to 5.42 is fantastic
I love it… Effortless and one-of-a-kind and never will be replace!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Always a treat, watching THE MAN work!! 🤘😖🤘
Well I thought I was good at drums.
You are.
You are, not fair to compare yourself to Dave Lombardo tho...not many really can tho can they lol. The guy is just phenomenal, you would figurehead would have lost maybe just a little speed with age....not so
You would not be good enough to be the cheese of daves foreskin
Why im are finding this guy in allthe videos i see.
No. We tinker.
I like how at 1:42 he is going apeshit on the drums, but then he delicately taps the little cymbal at the side 😂
isaac white not really intelligent at drums r ya
INAUDIATIOSNESS 43 i dont play drums at all, i play guitar
+isaac white there ya go
INAUDIATIOSNESS 43 what are you trying to prove?
He is playing that part like this about 10 years now , wtf are you talking about...
He and Mike Patton alone made The Directors Cut such a brillant record.
When I found out Dave was lied to and not paid double what any of the other guys and had left the band, so did I. He is the heart of that band and without him they would be nothing.
1:44 I really like that extra ding he did there!!😂😂🤘🏻🤘🏻
Fast, technical and effortless. It's extremely hard to play that fast and make it groove at the same time.
Holy shit...he still amazes me to this day. Hats off Dave...absolutely blistering musicianship.
Dave Lombardo, one of the best drummers I've seen play in the metal scene.
I love how completely effortless it looks. He's going a billion miles an hour but still looking like nothing much. Some technique there!
Dave's a fucking machine.
Greatest. Metal. Drummer. Ever.
Not the fastest.
Not the most brutal.
Simply THE BEST!!!!
One of the most influential drummers of the 80's and a legend now , this guy will always be remembered as one of the greatest ! 🐐
One of the few metal drummers that actually groove!
Amen
Vinnie? Nicko? Duplantier? Silveria? Wilk? Gartska? Minneman? Portnoy?
@@TronciM Menza!
@@Michael-im5fl there's so many non metal ones I've not mentioned too
Dirk Verbeuren’s got a great groove too.
But Lombardo is the master. I’m convinced the influence of Cuban percussion in his childhood plays a big role in his approach to drumming in general.
The flow is amazing. He's so effortless in all his efforts.
After watching Dave's perfection, I gave up my drums and picked up something appropriate to my skill level. A kazoo.
This is one of the most inspiring drum videos for me, I always come back to this when I need some uplifting