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Testament - Recruit Dave Lombardo As New Drummer


After parting ways with Gene Hoglan in January, Testament are now proud to announce the replacement - non other than the legendary David Vincent "Dave" Lombardo. As some of you might know, in late 90's Dave was part of the band for a short period of time and contributed his share on The Gathering record. More can be read below.

Chuck Billy declares: "I'll state the obvious, We are more than overwhelmed to welcome back Dave Lombardo to play drums with Testament. We are so excited to share the stage again with Lombardo. Dave added immense power when he joined the band for The Gathering (release), and we are ecstatic to see what new flavor he will bring back to Testament."

Dave Lombardo stated: "This is a long-awaited reunion that was bound to happen. Once upon a time, we created a thrash masterpiece. I have no doubt that our musical chemistry will pick up exactly where we left off. I love the Testament family and am very excited to be joining them once again. Pure brutality awaits."

Eric Peterson expresses: "Having Dave Lombardo join us again feels like we are picking up where unfinished business had left off. There is a silver lining to every cloud and working again with Dave calls for us to celebrate with our horns held high expresses. Having Dave Lombardo join us again feels like we are picking up where unfinished business had left off. There is a silver lining to every cloud and working again with Dave calls for us to celebrate with our horns held high!"




Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Testament
Posted: 02.03.2022 by Abattoir


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02.03.2022 - 10:08
nonZero
The best choice they could have made! It will be interesting to hear what the next album sounds like if they do record one...
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02.03.2022 - 10:20
Tasos M
Definition of Thrash Dream Team! Not that they weren't with Hoglan but this is for sure a further upgrade!
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02.03.2022 - 11:02
Athropos
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So did he left ST? Or will he be playing in both bands?
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02.03.2022 - 11:51
Joppe
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Great drummer, average band.
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02.03.2022 - 14:56
UPDIRNS
This is awesome news!!!! Double Bass Dave in Testament again. Hoglan is great, but Lombardo is legendary. Hopefully they make a new album like The Gathering. Dark Roots was good, but their last two have been underwhelming. This band has made some great songs and had some great albums, just not consistently.

I see them in May with Death Angel and Exodus. Can't wait!
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02.03.2022 - 16:43
theFIST
Nice, The Gathering was a great one
judging by their release pattern we should hear the result in 2 years
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Haha, that's like saying "compose your own Metal album and upload it here, instead of writing a review of an album". :lol:
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02.03.2022 - 22:32
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Written by Athropos on 02.03.2022 at 11:02

So did he left ST? Or will he be playing in both bands?

He's clearly still in Suicidal, so I guess he'll be playing in both bands.
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02.03.2022 - 22:34
blacktooth85
I was anticipating Testament would either go for Paul Bostaph or Dave Lombardo. I'm actually kind of surprised Lombardo joined. I'm very interested to see Dave play Testament material live. There's not much live footage of him with Testament during The Gathering... I guess Dave's days in Suicidal are nearing to an end.
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03.03.2022 - 15:12
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Written by Joppe on 02.03.2022 at 11:51

Great drummer, average band.


Maybe la90's album are average but first 4are pure classics whit good memorable songs and last 2-3 were good thrash, maybe not outstanding songs but some good albums.
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04.03.2022 - 13:19
Joppe
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Written by Bad English on 03.03.2022 at 15:12

Written by Joppe on 02.03.2022 at 11:51

Great drummer, average band.


Maybe la90's album are average but first 4are pure classics whit good memorable songs and last 2-3 were good thrash, maybe not outstanding songs but some good albums.


If we consider other Lombardo bands I prefer Slayer and Suicidal Tendencies
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04.03.2022 - 15:47
Hellcult
Fantastic news!
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06.03.2022 - 11:18
MyNameJeff
Now this is exciting, Lombardo and Digiorgio are the best in the business.
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10.03.2022 - 12:32
Daniell
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Testament only made one great album, The Legacy, and a few decent ones (New Order, Practice, The Gathering). I doubt that Dave Lombardo will have any composing credits on a new release, whenever it comes. Which means, it'll be average, with above average drumming, just like albums with Gene Hoglan
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