Dave Lombardo Explains What Happened With Slayer, Masterclass Belfast 

Slayer failed to understand how many kids came to them in the 80s because of Dave's drumming. It was the heart of their aggressive style.

For anybody wondering $67'000 ÷ by 90 is $744 a show, for a player of Dave's stature that's just completely insulting.

The fact that he spills his guts at a private session while unknowingly being filmed instead of a regular interview shows how likely he’s not lying at all

I went to high school with him in 83...a really nice guy. I wish him well always !!!

I don't blame Dave! 67k a year is a slap in the face for someone with his experience and talent.

I love Dave Lombardo forever now. Such a great guy. FINALLY someone who talks about the money crap openly

There are tears in my eyes here knowing a guy who composed drums for angel of death, war ensemble and the likes makes less than a grand per show. It is insulting !

That's insane! A lot of wedding musicians could earn that money in a year. This guy is world famous and one of the best at what he does.

Slayer died with Jeff Hanneman, and Slayer is not Slayer without Dave Lombardo either, Period!

Slayer is the big losers in that fight. Dave lost Money, but Slayer lost Dave.

Just by listening to this, I can easily say that Lombardo is the guy who can really have a sensible conversation with you.

I come back to this video every few months because I hear the hurt in his voice, and it reminds me NEVER let anyone take advantage of you, especially business partners. When you first start a band it about the music. Then for the lucky few it becomes about the fame and glory. Then it becomes about the money. They say never meet your heroes - they may turn out to be zeroes. Slayer (KK and Tom), Ronnie James Dio, Ozzy Osborne - I love their music, but money and power rotted their souls. I hate what happened to Dave, to Vivian Campbell, and to Jake E. Lee. Their love of the music and their friendships blindsided them. They let themselves be taken advantage of, by people they trusted to look out for them. It is a despicable shame what happened to them, but the music industry is rife with stories like this. I'm glad Dave is putting this chapter of his life behind him, keeping positive and sharing his profound gift to those around the world. Thanks Dave for all you've given us! Cheers!

it's kinda depressing that they were best friends for 30 years but they got broken up over money.

$744.44 per show (67000 divided by 90) for the worlds best drummer.

No matter what lombardo, you're are the reason slayer became SLAYER!!! And regardless what many might say, once you left,so did slayer.. and never was the same ,never!!! You forever will be one of the GREATEST drummers to hit the scene...thanks dave lombardo! Thank you.

Dave's a class act and one of the best drummers of all time.

He is the best metal drummer of all time.

Lets for a moment forget about his work as a drummer. These are brave words from an honest man! Respect!

Thanks for the truth david always is the best. I played drums for 55 years I’m retired now but watching you put out all that energy for $67,000 is such a joke God bless you man you’re a hard-working drummer wonderful talent with loads of heart

Dave is not only in incredible and influential drummer but a inspirational person too , he deserved so much more ..

Kerry King was full of shit in his interview... He didn't take Bostaph back because Bostaph had changed, he took him back because they could pay him even less than Dave!

If Kerry and Tom were receiving the same amount as Dave, they would've said something to their management, together as a band; if they had the mutual feeling of missing money. I give Dave props for standing up for himself and leaving. …I know it's only money, but the principle of the matter is not being taken advantage of.

I met Dave Lombardo on the Rain in Blood tour and even then I knew that he was a genuine, honest and down-to-earth kind of guy. I believe his word more than anybody else from Slayer.

Dave seems like a truly, genuine great guy. A big heart, no doubt. A legendary drummer!

Holy shit... What an exposé! I can't believe this hasn't gotten mainstream coverage. He really told all!

Dave Lombardo. will always be my absolute all time favorite drummer

Dave is the reason I started playing drums back in 1990. I used to put my massive speakers one on each side of my kit and crank south of heaven and play along over and over and over again! Until I got it! Thank you Dave you were my inspiration for over 25 years! I toured the USA & Canada 6 times with my band called Stand Up. Thank you for challenging me and making me sweat it was worth it! Hopefully that is a little reward for you. You deserved so much more!!

Dave seems like a genuine normal guy who just wants to drum. Would to see him perform live someday,

Dave should be paid the most out of the band/ when they play live he works the hardest and sounds the best. his drumming is flawless /your the man dave and a drumming legend

Dave Lombardo is one of most influential metal drummers of all time. Good for him he leaves Slayer!

Respect for Dave as a musician and as a person. You can really tell from his voice what a sincere and genuine person he really is.

Dave's the kind of guy that's so obviously sincere and humble that you just know that he's in the right

The fact is that Dave has more credibility than Slayer now. This was Slayers loss, not Daves.

Dave is one of the greatest drummers ever and was part of a band that remained totally relevant and popular during his entire tenure with them and yet he made only $67,000 a year? As a successful businessman, I can't blame him for demanding an audit and a review. I've seen Slayer with Dave 3 times and once with Paul Bostaph. Bostaph can cover the parts technically, but he doesn't have the same feel, groove, or vibe. I knew right away it wasn't Dave. What a shame!!

Unbelievable, a total drumming hero of mine and one of the main reasons I learned to play the drums as a teenager and studied music thereafter. Where's the money gone? Lawyers, agent's, management and anyone else who can squeeze the juice of a hugely profitable machine. Lombardo is and always will be an outstanding drumming legend and maestro.

Much respect for Dave Lombardo. The best metal drummer

That was the first time I met him and the second time a met him wasn't that long ago and I apologised to him for putting this video up and he forgive me, because he got loads of questions in interviews because of this video I uploaded thanks for watching guys

Sweet and humble guy.. the great master, the legend!

Dave, YOU ARE A CLASS ACT! I feel horrible that you were treated the way you were! It’s UNCONSCIONABLE! However, it’s typical in our society today! The lawyers siphon off the majority of the money and leave “table scraps” for those who are doing ALL OF THE WORK! Very, very sad!

I don't blame dave for quitting He's one of the best drummers in history of rock and roll. He deserves better.

this also upsets me as a hardcore Slayer fan, like wtf was I supporting for so long? These greedy half-wits who only used Slayer as a trademark? Was I just rooting for a bunch of puppets? Ugh, sickening feeling.

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Dear Dave, I've been a major fan of your abilities ever since I was a teen growing up in the 80's. You most definitely deserve all of the best. Much love with the highest amount of respect Dave. You're definitely an inspiration.

That was THE most open, honest, and clearly articulated thing I've ever heard from a legendary musician...Hands down...Period!

I'm so on team lombardo in this whole slayer thing! Ever since he's out - slayer is history. Same story with portnoy and dream theater. these two guys are just so necessary for the sound of what their bands have been known for.

Eye opening. Much more intelligent than I thought he was. Seems like a genuine guy.

Dave is a straight up guy. You can hear the honesty in his voice and demeanor. In the end, it’s a business like any other business. It always comes down to the money.

Dave Lombardo influenced me to learn the drums. That's priceless to me but damn this guy is a legend

Thanks Dave for all you did in and for Slayer. You are definitely a master of your craft.

Dave Lombardo is the greatest drummer in metal music. I rank him right up there with neal peart. I would like him to start a kickass band.

i feel a knot in my throat, Dave Lombardo is the reason i took drum classes in the 90s. He is the best drummer in the World to me

That was the best video I have ever seen a truly amazing honest man!!!

this guy's a legend. learned how lo play listening to this guy from hell awaits through to seasons in the abyss. . . . this guy left some of the most hair raising difficult and imaginative chops to the everlasting cloud.

slayer without dave is like an altar with no one to sacrifice!! dave your a beast!!!!

I'm a guitar player and Dave was without a doubt my favorite member and a big reason why I even listened to Slayer. What he did with the band and especially S.O.H took Slayer from a good metal band to one of the best in the world. TBH whenever I listen to them it's mostly just their 80's material like pretty much every metal band from back in the day. Seasons may have been more commercially successful but I think S.O.H blows it away largely in part because Dave was firing on all cylinders. Something very haunting about that album. I think I even prefer it over Reign.

seems like such a cool dude, my respect for dave went up 1000%

Dave is such a great guy...Hard to believe how the best drummer in the world is treated.

Wow! Probably the most iconic thrash drummer ever... What a dis.

Dave's one of the greatest drummers ever

A shit ton of respect to that dude!

Slayer without dave is no slayer,i like him and his drumplay :)

Greatest legendary metal drummer of all Time!! Lombardo is the KING!

Wow.... thanks for posting this.

Dave seems like a really easy going down to earth dude!! Great guy man!

Oh wow, I didn't think Dave would publicly divulge this information. He's an intelligent and well-spoken person ... and I thought the days of the record companies and management extorting vast sums from musicians were over. Sorry to hear of this Dave - you deserve better and I hope the future is bright and prosperous.

That's about $745 per gig, for Dave. Wow, what a shame. The guy basically pioneered a style of drumming that is still huge today. He is an original member of Slayer. This is how he gets treated? He should call the cops. Are Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley his managers?

Im a double amputee drummer. A long time ago there was a tour called clash of the titans. Slayer megadeth anthrax alice in chains. Well i got a backstage pass. So i wheel backstage. Hung with layne stayley forever. Man he was a cool guy. And went to meet slayer n megadeth. I got told to fuck off from kerry king. Hes a prick. Well dave came out. Took time to hang with a fellow drummer. He Went n got my shirt signed by the pricks in megadeth n slayer for me since they all treated a disabled fan like that. Props to u dave. Thank u for taking time to inspire and talk drums with a disabled drummer.

I saw Dave years ago in clinic and was amazed by his super consistent power at all dynamics. Such an unbelievable ability to effortlessly swing for the fences with every stroke, always with metal musicality. I wish him nothing but the best.

I believe that Management (including Kerry and Tom) were keeping two books. One for them and one for the others, including Dave. When Dave was making a push for a independent audit, Kerry panicked and immediately fired him. Why else, it makes no sense. How could an independent audit be so bad that it gets a founding member immediately fired?

It sounds as though Tom and Kerry "Peter Crissed" Dave. Trying to make him an employee instead of an actual part of the band when it came to finances. These guys should have been very wealthy by now just from touring.

He should have been on the last tour, sadly missed.

Dave is super amazing and this all makes sense. If there's one thing I learned from RU-vid and the explosion of information that is the internet, it's that the entire music world ran for decades on the backs of completely unsung heroes. Session musicians, men of class like Dave, and who knows how many who we don't even know about.

Had the pleasure to see this badass drummer fill in for the M I S F I T S at Riot Fest Denver!!!

Dave is just a great guy. Best drummer they ever had and got sick of getting ripped!

I’m glad he’s still out there kicking ass the drums 🔥🥁

Dave was fully right to confront them about his salary! I fully respect his decision! They were taking advantage of him! The lawyers and accountants were making more than him as he was kicking the best drum tracks and live in person! Slayer never has been the same! Thank you Dave!

Lombardo's beats are priceless!!!! too original for any one

I seriously don't understand how the greatest thrash metal band of all time forever...grosses $4.4 million in one year...and they don't even get to split at least ONE million between them. That's some serious fuckery going on. What's even more mind boggling is...Tom & Kerry are aware of this and KNOW this yeah? And they're okay with this??!! I don't get it...

his honesty is refreshing......He's a legend and smart enough to question shit....has every right to know where his money is going........deserved better, You rock Dave.

I met Dave when my band played with Testament on the Gathering tour. He is not only an amazing drummer but a amazing person as well. He was nothing but sweet and appreciative to me. He was tired and had his wife and kids with him they wanted to go to the hotel but didn't have a ride so I took them in my bands van and he was so kind the whole way. Didn't mind any questions about​ music and him in general. Hands down one of the coolest people I've met.

dave seems like a good guy

thanks for posting this , this is the real deal. they need to pay his ass and keep him! he has without a doubt the most physically demanding job in the band

I believe Dave! He's humble and you can tell he's truthful! God bless him!

Damn. There goes pretty much all my respect for the Slayer guys. Suddenly Dave seems like the coolest one

Kerry needs all that extra money for McDonalds!!!!!

The only good think about this I just realize I can book a Slayer for a private concert

I saw slayer multiple times in the 90's in NYC. Dave Lombardo's drumming blew up clubs like Roseland and Irving Plaza. There is no Slayer without Dave or Jeff. RIP.

When Dave left the band in 1992 that's when Slayer went to shit. I don't think that's a coincidence at all. Dave is an incredible drummer, and as soon as they lost him they couldn't maintain the energy or aggressiveness in their music that his drumming gave them.

What blows my mind about this is, I make just about the same amount of $ per year playing gigs in clubs as he made with Slayer!?! Something has to be amiss here.

Dave was getting screwed. They make that in T-shirt sales, let alone royalties and gig fees.

Man. So sorry. Too many stories like these. Thanks for sharing.

I’m glad for this video.... Thought you was kicked out .... I’ve listen to slayer for 30 years...

$67,000 / 90 shows = $744 per show. WOW.

That is a very good business lecture.

Seems like the coolest dude. Love his work in Slayer so much. Missed him in the recent Misfits show. Hope to see him live some time.

Wow, I was unaware of this. I can’t really blame him for leaving. He’s definitely left his mark on the genre, writing some of the most legendary drum tracks ever recorded by Slayer. Nobody can take that away from him.

Slayer used to slay millions of people with their raw sound, now their voices are being slayed by the management companies. I didn't know I was rooting for $layer

Team Lombardo 👍🏼

Incredible talent - good to hear his side of it, great guy

Thanks for sharing, Dave did the right thing as he should..