Drum Teacher Reacts to Dave Lombardo - Drummer of Slayer 

Marthyn Jovanovic's analysis of Dave Lombardo - former Drummer of Slayer - playing "Disciple". Don't forget to subscribe to my YT-Channel for new tutorials: ru-vid.com I hope this observation on Dave Lombardo's drumming helps you figure out for yourself which of his skills at the drum kit would be interesting for you to practice. RU-vid Channel "Dave Lombardo": ru-vid.com This song is the copyrighted property of his owner(s). Fair use allows repurposing content for educational, critical, and commentative purposes.

Lombardo is a beast. Definitely among the greatest drummers.

I saw SLAYER in '91, & it was the best concert I've seen!!!! Dave's the main reason I started listening to SLAYER. His sound and technique is simply thunderous and amazing!!!!!!

Worse mistake Slayer ever made ripping off Dave he made Slayer MORE intense

Lombardo is a beast! Blows me away every time!

Love your attitude when doing these videos, you're really enthusiastic.

I think Lombardo doesn't really care about drum heads breaking, he is having fun, as far as I can tell. Plus - c'mon, it's freaking SLAYER! :)

Just stumbled into this channel. Great video man! To me, Dave Lombardo is the quintessential Heavy Metal drummer. I can't even imagine what those classic Slayer albums would have sounded like without him.

Charlie Benante- most underrated drummer in metal- he's been killing it for nearly 40 years in Anthrax.

Lombardo brought the groove to slayer! Can´t be replaced!

Easily the best drum related RU-vid channel! How do you not have more subscribers?? Also love that you are always smiling no matter what you're talking about! Keep it up!

It is awesome how you talk about the muscles he uses and how and when he uses them when he plays. I am sure that is very helpful to younger players and/or beginners. 😊👍🏻

0:50 hold on one second guys let me shatter your hopes and dreams real quick. hahaha!

Dave is a pefect blend of solid technique & chops and ferocius attitude. Speedwise there are of course faster drummers, but attitude-wise few, if any, can match him. I haven’t seen anybody play Slayer songs better than him. Even though I enjoy drum videos & comments on youtube, very often they ignore this musical part of extreme playing and concentrate too much on speed and technique.

I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to polish and prep Dave's cymbals and set at the Clash of the Titans tour, my friend won the contest for Roadie for a day, and I was blessed to be his guest. Never been so overwhelmed with glee. To be in the masters presence of his drum set. So many great memories of that day. Also got to meet Jeff and Tom, Forever Slayer

There may be many who can play faster nowadays, but there’s just such an energy to his playing that just seems more exciting than many other drummers. He altered the face of metal drumming

I really love this series of reaction videos you're doing, Marthyn! My 1,5 year old son always throws away whatever he's holding in his hands and stares at the TV in admiration when I put on a video of yours, regardless of how long the video is 😁 Keep up the awesome work. Cheers from Sweden.

please react to TOMAS HAAKE from MESHUGGAH

Dave is a pure diamond. I miss Grip Inc. so bad and Slayer will be missed forever. Notice that drums part of this song was originaly created by Bostaph and Dave plays it a very different way.

my last name is Lombardo, so everyone saying that Lombardo is amazing makes me happy :)

Marthyn, you rule! Love your videos and your amazing drum skills!

Curious to see an analysis of Mario Duplantier's playing style. Thanks.

Great video Marthyn. I watched one of your drum videos with your dreads you are incredible. And I love the analysis in your clips

Love your analysis of drum techniques. 🤘Great job man

I dont even play drumms (im a guitarist) but these are really entertaining

I don't play drums at all, but this was a great video. A lot of interesting information, awesome breakdown.

hi Marthyn, first of all I wanted to say I really, really like your 'drumteacher reacts' videos. They're top notch. Secondly : Dave rules. And third, and you didn't mention this in the video (maybe you didn't know): Dave is left handed. That's also the reason why his tomrolls sound so.... so.... well, so DAVE LOMBARDO ! It might sound stupid, but I asked him during a drumclinic why his rolls sound this way. He replied he didn't know why, or actually didn't understand that I find his drumrolls so fascinating. But a few minutes later he played some stuff, and suddenly he stopped, and told me (and the rest of the audience) he suddenly knew what the reason is: he's actually left handed, and he starts his tomrolls with his lefthand.... If you think about a normal tomroll from tom1 to tom 4 , you'll get Rlrl-Rlrl-Rlrl-RlRl. In his case it could be like this : LrlrL-rLrL-rlrL-rlr. (I think he'll leave out the last note and end with rL on the last tom.) And then think about what happens when he puts some snare hits in between. This explains a lot about his style of drumfills. And I find this fascinating. But aside his drumrolls, this man knows how to add swing and groove to the music like no other. Anyway, I'm looking forward to more of your videos ! Greetings, Paul.

You make really interesting videos, Marthyn. I never thought the bio mechanics would play such a great role in drumming. It's a really interesting aspect.

Great analysis Marthyn. Keep it up!

Dave is the og of the extreme drummers back in the day and he still goes hard \m/

Very nice analysis, I enjoyed watching this video. Not the biggest fan of Slayer, but you break down the music in a way I can understand and appreciate the talent behind it. Thanks and much love!

So good to watch. Such a great style, so fluid. Insane

Finally the one and only! Can't wait :D

Nice work, Dave is the champ... In so many ways not limited to drumming, what my life would be sans HA thru Seasons, I can't even imagine... total and utter depression? Hah. Everything about his playing, especially through those albums (formative years) the drum fill's, to the beats, to the cymbal hits and grabs... All of it! I have a few friends who can imitate it all perfectly air drumming, and none of them are drummers. That says a lot about how powerful, original, vocal, and moving his style is, was, and always will be. Thanks again!

Love all your content, good work and keep them coming 😁

Towards the end, you can see his drum tech, Norm. He's a great friend of mine and shared many awesome stories of hanging out with the band with me. Awesome guy and spoke very highly of them all, especially Dave. Great video, thank you for analysing and sharing you professional views

Check war ensamble from the same gig. He have such a sick fills there. Always blows my mind while im trying to cover it

Dave is a GOD

You deserve way more views my dude ! Great video.

This videos are so fun to watch... AND informative.

The best drummer of heavy metal. Lombardo

Dave Lombardo was the attraction I had for S-lay'er. His playing really inspired me as a guitarist, as well as Jeff H. Would like to see you review him playing Angel of death, Reign in blood, etc...cause this was great. I wish there were a drum cam for Andrew Sturmer back when he was in Jellyfish.

I really like how you explain each aspect.

Awesome display of a very powerful drummer. Total respect ! Well done on the review too. Never really paid much attention to how high or low a drummer sits. I certainly couldn't handle being that low. One song would wear me out!!

Lombardo is one of my favs. My favorite is his drumming on the song "South of Heaven". But hey, what about Mick "The Human Tornado" Harris, the original drummer of Napalm Death, and mastermind behind the crazy beats of Scorn? His sound was SO HEAVY on Napalm Deaths last couple albums with him. Like Lombardo, he is another true standout drummer. Igor Cavalera?

Dave Lombardo is a legend , good video informative and that's coming from a guitarist .

Amazing man, very helpful! Cheers from Brazil....

Lombardo is the Godfather of speed metal drumming. He's an animal.

As usual thanks for your videos! I'd really like to see an analysis about Trym form EmpEroR... maybe the rehearsal of Ye Entrancemperium.... It would be great!!!! Or something from Jamie St. Meurat from Ulcerate.... I hope! Thanks Marthyn!!!

Wasn´t there a Gojira/Mario Duplantier video? Is it gone? I wanted to watch it again. Besides, thank you for these videos. I´m not a drummer but a guitar player but I like to learn new/more stuff about drumming with these videos. Thank you.

I'm a guitar player and I really enjoyed listening to you speak. Cheers from USA

Great practical breakdown. Thank you.

You've been getting swole, Arnold 💪💪

Marthyn, it'd be a great idea to analyse Nick Pierce, drummer of Unearth. Using traditional grip for metal music, that's rad.

i play guitar but it's always good to see a compatriot like dave , my friend met him in havana when suicidal tendencies went to cuba for a concert on the island . he's a good guy and a very talented drummer

Highly insightful. Thanks!!

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*'Let's talk about his TOM set up'*- Do you mean how Tom and Kerry set up Dave Lombardo the best rock drummer since John Bonham by only paying him a lousy $ 60 K while they were earning 3-4 times that. So much for 'brother in arms'.Truly sad and disgraceful. Dave was the Bonham of Slayer and like John was irreplaceable as was Jeff!

Very interesting I loved the breakdown of his play style

aweshome dave Lombardo is amazing player sounds supercredible

Id like to see a video on David Grey- Ackercocke & Voices And the one and only Nick Barker

lombardo is a beast

That concert was the Big 4 show with Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax at Yankee's Stadium in the Bronx, NY. I was at that show and fortunate to watch Slayer with Dave Lombardo playing with them before he officially left. Such a great show!

as usual- awesome Video. cheers.

Gojira's Mario Duplantier ? Would be amazing

Please analyze Danny Carey from TOOL !

New subscriber here, I really enjoy your analysis and breakdown of these drummers techniques. I got wrapped up in drumming in HS and always admired the guys who could play such technical metal. The one that turned me toward the heavier drumming was Jason Bittner from Shadows Fall. His drumming on The Light That Blinds blew me away and made me want to learn more. Keep up the vids man!

I'm not even a drummer and really enjoyed this video! Very interesting analysis!

Danny Herrera from Napalm Death, the godfather of extreme metal drumming

As always a pleasure to see your analysis - but are you sure about his spring tension? There is a video here on RU-vid called "Dave Lombardo Explains His Double-Bass Technique" where he explains most of his pedal and at around minute 3.00 he talks about his high spring tension with even special "high tension springs" (not the black TAMA standard-springs) whereas you talk about a low to medium tension in your video.

I needed this

Thank You 4 this vid My Friend!

I love how Dave plays Paul’s drum parts better than Paul does

I saw Motorhead with Megadeth, and I was impressed with Motorheads drummer! Hard hitting like a machine.

Lombardo is one of my all time favorites

Dave Lombardo is sick man, love this great drummer.

I can never play double bass using only my calf muscles...I lose all control,my feet start twitching..I have to use mainly my weight and only a percentage of my calf muscles

Anylizing Brann Dailor, mastodon. ..Would be great

It always blows my mind when you get to meet in person musicians who play such extreme aggressive music who are super nice, friendly and humble. You certainly seem that way as well Marthyn. Love watching your videos. ..and I don't play ANY instruments! 🤘😁

Damn I learned a bunch of stuff from this video. Well done sir!!!

Would be fun to see you react to Kai Hahto's playing. U know, Rotten Sound, Wintersun, Nightwish etc?

Please react to Chris Adler - Lamb of God drummer.. 🤘

Great videos!!!

Awesome stuff for a newbie drummer like me. Hvala puno brate!

That's Yankee Stadium...👍👍

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Great video!

Dave has such effortless groove,speed,power and originality in his drumming it easily stands out no matter what style he plays or which band he's in. My 2 favorite drummers are him and Danny Carey. Both have exemplified what a drummer can do to the overall process of music and create a dynamic that can't be replaced or altered.

Hail Dave

Alex Rudinger... pretty much any video of his.

Great analysis sir. Excellent observations, very helpful. Posture is just as important. Random thought, anything Jason Bonham. Cheers!

Lars ulrich no matter what he inspire me to play i would like you to analize him

Dave rules!!! Great breakdown of his technique. Love his old school, balls out power approach. Also, would love to see you do a reaction to Doug Bohn. Drummer for Suffocation on the Pierced From Within album. Here is a drum cam link from a few years ago of him playing one of the songs from that album. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Jz5dk7z326Y.html

Interesting video! I remember when the first Slayer record was released. At that time I never would have expected Dave Lombardo would eventually become an iconic drumming superstar. I also would never have imagined Slayer would ever be playing stadiums in front of such large crowds. The world has changed a lot since then I guess.

One thing in the video I noticed towards the end when there was mention of the grip style in conjunction with the height of the snare drum; what also helped Dave in that instance was the height of the drum throne, which was, as mentioned earlier in the video, is on the low side. I also remember reading an interview with Dave Lombardo back in the 90’s in which he mentioned being told to raise his drum throne so the audience could see him better, which led to him developing problems with his back.

You should react to Vinnie Paul playing Becoming by Pantera. Or Primal concrete sledge by Pantera

Great video and I love your reaction channel. Shame the video was of a song Paul Bostaph originally recorded

I'm guessing you mean "low to mid spring tension" compared to direct drive pedals and such, am I right? He always says he uses high spring tension. Anyway, GREAT video. I love Dave's drum-playing, I've watched his videos lots of times and you did an extremely good work explaining his techniques! Thanks.

I've never clicked on a link so fast haha. His kit is crazy. 24" kicks wide enough to get those massive toms to drop down between them. Hats super low, but still has snare clearance for power because he pretty much sits his snare drum on the floor. Insane.

How about some Vinny Paul..