SAM DUNN: A Conversation with Dave Lombardo (SLAYER / MR BUNGLE) | BangerTV Interview 

Dave’s drumming is 75% of what makes Slayer Slayer

Dave is so humble, when Jeff passed and left SLAYER, I messaged him with condolences and he messaged back a couple of times with many thanks, like who does that??? Dave's the GOAT

Back in the mid nineteen when Grip Inc. was on tour with Morbid Angel Dave just finished his set with Grip. As he was walking back stage I was in the front row (with a Slayer cap) yelling “Dave, play a drum solo!!!!”. I figure he didn’t hear me so I turned around to bullshit with a buddy and a moment later I hear “should I do it?”. Lo and behold Dave heard me. Naturally I yelled “F’ yea!!!” As did everyone around me once they figured out what was happening. Dave looks at me and says “this is for you…”, he got back up on stage behind his set and ripped out a drum solo. That was the highlight of my musical life, Dave dedicating a solo to me. I will leave this earth a happy mofo because Dave F’n Lombardo dedicated a solo to me! Thank you Dave!!! (RIP Gus)

How can someone not love this guy, he so chill and authentic. Slayer were idiots to treat him like this, especially after the death of Jeff.

Ghosts of War breakdown is one of the most irresistible air-drumming moments in recorded music.

South of Heaven still stands the test of time. I love his drumming on that album!

This is Rick Beato level of amazing. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, SAM. Whether you want it or not, that anthropology background is going to drag you into historian territory. Longer interviews. Save this for us metal heads that need this recorded and saved. Future generations need this information and it's incredibly important to record this. Years from now some drummer, fighting through depression, anger and resentment will stumble upon this, and Dave's articulate voice will help him. You are a shepherd and now a steward. Use that presence wisely my friend.

That double bass fill in Angel of Death still gives me chills

Love Dave definitely one of the greatest drummers ever!!

South Of Heaven is a masterclass in drumming. Absolute fucking legend!

What truly set Slayer apart? Their drummer was worlds apart from his contemporaries & maybe unintentionally the drums were given as much emphasis as lead instruments as the guitars, never over the top, always pristine & played with groove & humanity. Dave Lombardo WAS & IS Slayer & has proved just how capable he is of humility, pute raw talent & above all else humanity.

One of my all-time favorites!!! It makes me like him even more to see how humble he is about his legacy

Dave is a legend one of the best metal drummers of the All time

What a humble, down to earth, and friendly guy. Such a pleasure to watch

Best drummer of our generation. He has a good sense of rhythm and his drumming is not just a job it’s a passion.

This man was a founding member of Slayer, designed their logo, defined their sound, got them signed to Def Jam and - along with Hanneman - was the most talented member.

Seasons in the Abyss has some damn tasty drumming too. Skeletons of Society has such a basic beat, but his fills at the end of each line are ridiculously groovy and take the whole thing to the next level.

Lombardo might have one of the most distinctive playing styles of any drummer in metal. You can instantly tell if it’s Lombardo fill when you hear it. Awesome interview!

Great interview Sam. Dave is a legend.

Great interview! Dave Lombardo seems like a really cool guy.

Eternal influence, great human being, undisputed master, thanks to him I am a drummer, I remember when in 2005 I saw the Dvd "Still Reigning" and immediately fell in love with Lombardo's drumming and I immediately made the decision to become a drummer and I never regret it. On the other hand I would like to share with you a little story. Dave Lombardo came in 2014 to Bogota, Colombia to a Drum Clinic and there was the possibility of "Meet and Greet". and I unfortunately had no money at that time, I told my mother the situation and she told me that she would lend me the money (which made me very happy) and as time went by, when I was going to pay her the money, she told me that no, don't worry, she was giving me the money as a gift. That is to say, because of my mother I was able to meet, hug and take a picture with Dave Lombardo. It was the best day of my life.

Think the only other person I know of in more bands than Dave is Mike Patton. Great interview as always, Mr. Dunn.

Dave Lombard is the man. Slayer fan since the early/mid 80's. Bummed that he's been jacked around a bit from the Slayer camp, but proud he's kept his head held high and kept doing what he does. Mad respect! Great interview Sam!

Such a f*ckin' great guy! Alway had mad respect for Dave.

I had tears man. This interview contains everything that made me a metalhead when I was 10. This is home.

This man is so damn humble. What a dude.

Ghost of War is a total master piece. Every time people talk about it, I almost cry of love, this song is AMAZING. Thanks Dave for everything you've done with SLAYERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

One of the best drummers of all time. Crazy to say that I have seen him with Slayer, Misfits, Mr Bungle, Suicidal Tendencies, and Dead Cross.

Great interview dude. Slayer is my all time favorite metal band, and Dave definitely raised the bar for all metal drummers when he first came on the scene. Met the dude once, and he was super cool and humble. Lombardo is the man!

Thank you he's gotta be my favorite drummer for 30plus years ,keep on killing it Dave.......

Love Dave Lombardo! His work with the early days of Slayer was phenomenal! Such humble guy! 🤘

Randomly ran into Dave at Disneyland about 17 years ago when i was 14 or so, I recognized him immediately, he was just hanging out by himself waiting for someone, i walked up to him and introduced myself an kindof fanboy'd out a lil, he was cool as could be and took a picture with me. Literally made my entire trip. Still got that picture somewhere. Lombardo is the homie!

I've been listening to South of Heaven since 1988 and to this day, no drum fills from any other drummer (with exception maybe to Neil Peart) gives me goosebumps like those of the legendary Dave Lombardo! Great interview Sam! We miss you on the channel man!

Great that Dave acknowledged Biffy Clyro. A great band from the UK. Saw them live supporting Metallica. They got booed so badly because some idiots just wanted to watch Metallica perform. But, I'd say Biffy Clyro were one of the best international acts I had seen at the time. This was in 2011 I think. Stellar musicians.

Sam Dunn: an authority interviewer, documenter, researcher and story teller of the bands and muscicians we love! A monster persoanlity and a necessity to know more about the artists we admire! Thank you for this interview Sam...always breaking ground on any of your projects! A true diamond the value that you bring to knowledge and legacy of these artists and music !!!!

I was very fortunate to spend a weekend with Dave back in November 1984! Super Cool Dude! Mad double bass drumming skills!!

This was a great interview, Kudos for not going after the "low hanging fruit questions " like Why you left Slayer, and do you still keep contact..and whatever. Very positive, informative, and reflecting on what he's doing since leaving Slayer...Excellent!!!

Dave is the sweetest guy. It’s all about the music for him and I love that! One of my drumming heroes! He is known for his time with “Slayer” but he is so much more dynamic than thrash and speed! Super musician!

There are good drummers and there's Dave Lombardo. What a fvcking legend this guy is.

This guy is one of my musical heroes. My #1 favorite drummer for sure. It’s so cool to see his interviews and find that he is “just” a human being, because when he plays he is like some supernatural being.

Dave is such a humble and down-to-earth man after all these years full of experiences. Absolutely love his character!

YES. I share with them the same sentiment - ghosts of war encapsulates the essence of slayer! Great interview

Great interview. Saw Mr Bungle in Montreal a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't stop thinking : this is Dave fucking Lombardo playing right in front of me. What a legend.

He really seems like a genuinely nice person.

Dave is one of the all time greats without a doubt..

I'm surprised he didn't include Seasons ... That song is very well constructed.

When they spoke about Ghosts of War I got goose bumps.. I discovered Slayer as a 10 year old back in 1987 . Thank you Dave and Slayer for putting me onto the right path in life.. the left hand path :)

What a bloody legend. Seeing him at Hellfest with Empire State Bastard was a real treat.

Holy shit it’s Dave Lombardo

Dave Lombardo, just as classy and humble as he is an amazing drummer!

Amazing drummer and a great dude, so humble and easy to talk to. Definitely a drummer’s drummer 🔥🤘

Dave Lombardo is legend! His musicianship is so distinct, easily recognizable and inspiring. Above all, he is such a great individual. I really didn't want this interview to end. Thank you!

Thank-you "algorithm" for showing me this video. I remember Sam's documentary about metal across the decades/styles and now I can finally find out what it's call to rewatch it. After my google search it's called "Metal Evolution" and it played on VH1, if you haven't seen it you might like it especially if you are old school like me 😂 Dave Lombardo was the first fast drummer that I listened to (Slayer) and I'm glad after all the years he's still a cool dude without letting fame go to his head.

When i saw Bungle recently in Australia Dave Lombardo was an absolute beast. Seen him with Slayer twice as well. But when i listen to Bungles Wrath album I'm listening to Dave. Fucking amazing player.

Dave's the man! Huge inspiration on my drumming!

I met him in Sao Paulo once. A real gentleman!

Long overdue interview, thank you guys!!!

What an excellent interview! Very very well done! Keep these coming please!

The legend!! Thanks for a great interview!!

Dave Lombardo is the greatest thrash drummer of all time❤❤

Great interview. Huge fan of Lombardo. Still amazed how talented he is. On of the best

There is a special relationship between drummer and guitarist. They are the bones of the band, they rehearse even when they don't have a fully formed band. I loved my drummer and we grew up together.

South of Heaven is Slayers peak. Space is everything. That album has it all.

Thank you so much for this interview! Lombardo is a *HUGE* influence on me and so many other drummers!

Great Intervew with the master Dave Lombardo....really down to earth...humble nice dude🤘🤘

South of heaven and reign in blood really show his precision. Glad you did this interview hope to see more

Dave is very humble... THE GREATEST DRUMMER! Dave has a groove and vibe in all his drumming. A living legend!

awesome interview. lombardo is my favorite drummer. always knows what fits a part. if i ever did another band with my pick of drummers, he's it.

🤘Greatest metal drummer!!!🤘

I saw the original line up of Slayer back in 2004 in San Francisco. Dave has an amazing stage presence. You have to seem him live to get it.

Awesome 😎 this is a huge interview 😊❤

This is what happens when two masters of their craft sit down together, great interview, big fan of both Sam and Dave. Thank you for this.

Nothing but eternal respect for Dave Lombardo! (and yes, I agree with every single thing said about Ghosts of War)

I freakin' love this guy!! A true legend!! He will forever be one of the best..

Empire State Bastard is one of the most exciting new supergroups around!

This is one of the best interviews with Dave , thanks for asking good questions and not interrupting him , more stuff on Dave please .

Very good interview. I am glad they talked about Dave's work with John Zorn!!

Great interview. Congrats to everyone involved.

Many people don't understand that listening is actually a skill, not just something you do (that would be hearing).

Mr. Dunn another awesome interview! Love Mr. Lombardo. My intro to this amazing drummers work was in 1990 when Seasons came out. Discovered Slayer back then and I’ve been a fan ever since. Biggest regret was never seeing him play with Slayer. Awesome dude 🤘

What a extraordinary pleasant, well paced, heavy interview! killer stuff Sam 🙌🙌🙌 🇨🇴

On the path to greatness, people often lose their goodness. Dave Lombardo is a good man💛

Dave Lombardo is my biggest influence when it comes to playing drums. I've pushed myself to be able to play everything he's done. It made learning most other music easy

Great Interview. This guy is one of my favorite musicians ever. Doesn't matter what he does, I will always check it out. His performances in Slayer live were always jaw dropping.

Dave is the type of Drummer who could show up and say "ok what style are we doing today" and he would nail it.

Awesome interview. I can’t believe I barely found this channel.

Dave's my favorite drummer and me being my favorite air drummer, Lombardo is by far my favorite drummer to air drum to. BTW Ghost Of War, great pick for on e of your favorite Slayer songs. Fun interview with a true Metal legend. Well done, Banger.

Excellent dudes Excellent conversation Thank you both.

Dave is an absolutely phenomenal drummer and musician! Dave completely gets it.

Great interview! way to go with the superb , intelligent queries... he is one of a kind as a percussionist and appears to be an awesome human being as well.

Kickass interview! 🤘

I've grown to really admire Dave, through Patton. I had the pleasure of meeting 4 of the guys from Mr. Bungle last month. The conversation I had with Dave was great and unforgettable!

Need more of Dave !!!

LEGENDARY. What a great interview. \m/

2:45 I LOVE this. That's exactly what I did a few times. Usually their mom answers the door looking all confused. "Does he know you?" --- "NOPE! Can I come in?" lmao. I made it my business to know all the neighborhood musicians whether they wanted it or not

one of the greatest interview in the history of music ever!

what a great interview and Dave is so cool as a drummer both as a musician and person...he gets it big time about being a band and listening...very key...love this

Awesome interview

Dave Lombardo: an extraterrestrial far ahead of his generation. There were and are other exceptional drummers in Metal, but Lombardo has something very special and unique...

When I grow up (I’m 54), I hope I can achieve 10% of the talent that Dave has in one of his pinky fingers! LOL Been a fan since ‘82, thanks for all the music Dave! ❤ from N. Ontario eh! \m/, ,\m/