Dave Lombardo Says His Current Music Is 'More Difficult, Challenging' To Play Compared to Slayer's Songs

Dave Lombardo looked back at his time as a Slayer member and shared the music difference between what the band had and what he has now.

Although Lombardo debuted as a co-founder of Slayer, he went through a lot of issues that caused him to leave and return multiple times. He was out for good when the band kicked him out ahead of its Australian tour dates 2013.

Dave Lombardo Talks About Slayer Music

A decade after Lombardo lost his position in Slayer, the drummer opened up about his current music and the one he had with the band decades ago.

Speaking in a new interview with Sense Music Media, Lombardo revealed that he could still play all of his drum parts in the band's songs. However, he disclosed that the music he is playing now is "more difficult and challenging."

"Slayer's music is machine-like. It's like a locomotive - just go, go, go, go, go. Now, I'm playing that, but the songs have a lot more changes," he explained. "Mr. Bungle's music - it's a little more complex than what Slayer's was. And some other thrash bands I played recently with, the music has evolved to more complex rather than straightforward thrash."

Lombardo currently works with Empire State Bastard and Satanic Planet while working on his debut solo album, "Rites of Percussion."

As for his health, he revealed he does not have issues yet with any parts of his body. He expressed his desire to maintain it as he reportedly wants to play until he is 90.

Why Dave Lombardo Was Ousted From Slayer

Lombardo started to focus on his solo career and works with other bands since he was ousted from the band in 2013 before its Australian tour dates.

The drummer learned about his removal through Slayer's lawyers on Valentine's Day of that year, saying that he was told his services for the band were no longer wanted and needed.

A week later, he shared his story through his Facebook page, saying that there had been business-related issues and shady practices occurring within the band. He dropped shocking information regarding the 90 percent of Slayer's tour income being deducted as expenses and only 10 percent could be split among the bandmates.

After his exit, Slayer tapped Jon Dette to become its drummer for the Australian dates before hiring Paul Bostaph as its permanent drummer.