Former SLAYER Drummer Dave Lombardo Is Keeping Himself Busy & Stoked About His Future

For weeks already, drumming legend Dave Lombardo was ready to move out of SLAYER after the band refused to offer him a better contract (details HERE). So if there is one person who was not surprised at all in the bands decision to bring Paul Bostaph back as their full time drummer (details HERE), that person was Dave Lombardo. 

What's next for Lombardo?

During a recent interview with Greece's Rock Overdose, Lombardo confirmed that Casey Chaos from AMEN will be fronting a resurrected version of GRIP INC. A tour is in currently in the works, and the chances of a NEW GRIP INC. being recorded are very high.

You may recall that Lombardo formed GRIP INC. when he first left SLAYER in 1992. The band had been on and off since it formed, and their future was uncertain due to drummer Dave Lombardo's commitments with and the death of frontman Gus Chambers.

Lombardo is also very busy with his band PHILM (see below). They are currently recording their second studio album, the follow up to 2011's 'Harmonic'. The NEW PHILM should see the light of day later this year!





Photo by: Zulie Alvarez


Related links:
PHILM on Facebook
Grip Inc. on MySpace 

Rob Dukes Discusses NEW Music Plans For EXODUS & GENERATION KILL!

On Sunday, September 9th, Rob Dukes' side band GENERATION KILL performed a very intimate set at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey. The event also featured SLAYER's Dave Lombardo sode project PHILM, LOW ROAD, HAMMER FIGHT and ONE BREAK DOWN. Additionally, Jose Mangin (SIRIUS XM) hosted and DJed the event.

In case you haven't listened to the GENERATION KILL's 'Red, White and Blood', it is a record that you must listen. While Dukes' famous EXODUS style growls are evident, his NEW band has elements of Hard Core blended in perfectly with Thrash Metal!

Right after the event came to an end, we had the chance to chat with Rob Dukes about both of his bands and the future NEW music plans! We also discussed his work ethic and how he has been working on bettering himself. Check it out and crank up some GENERATION KILL and EXODUS now!





Videos by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Exodus' Official Site
Generation Kill on Big Cartel

MTV Responds To Allegations That 'Headbangers Ball' Is Being Cancelled - Statement Available!

As previously reported, Jose Mangin (Sirius XM) exclusively told us that the folks behind MTV2.com are shutting down Headbangers Ball for good. In response, MTV released the following statement to SPIN:

"MTV is committed to the 'Headbangers Ball' franchise and can confirm that it will continue as an online destination with its hub remaining on MTV2.com. The company's deal with Jose Mangin has concluded. However, MTV will continue to program a weekly playlist for fans of the genre."

Our guess is that they will have music video playlists on their online platform. Isn't that what YouTube is for?

Thankfully, Jose has announced the formation of Hard Attack TV! Hard Attack TV will take Jose's vision to a whole new level of confidence and power! While it will pick up from where HIS Headbangers Ball was left off, Hard Attack TV will offer viewers all over the world a variety of super fresh programming. What type of programming? Well, here is an exclusive interview we conducted with Jose at the recent PHILM show at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey, where Jose spills it all out. Check it out and spread the word!



Related links:
HEADBANGERS BALL
LIQUID METAL

Jose Mangin Announces The Demise Of MTV's Headbangers Hall & The Birth Of Hard Attack TV!

After keeping the torch burning strong for many years, Jose Mangin (Sirius XM) exclusively told us that the folks behind MTV2.com are shutting down Headbangers Ball for good. Since Jose understands the importance of the show, he decided to create a NEW source for the headbanging community. Thanks Jose!

Hard Attack TV will take Jose's vision to a whole new level of confidence and power! While it will pick up from where Headbangers Ball was left off, Hard Attack TV will offer viewers all over the world a variety of super fresh programming. What type of programming? Well, here is an exclusive interview we conducted with Jose at the recent PHILM show at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey, where Jose spills it all out. Check it out and spread the word!



Related links:
HEADBANGERS BALL
LIQUID METAL

PHILM: BLACK SABBATH Cover Of "Symptom Of The Universe" With Rob Dukes (EXODUS/GENERATION KILL)!

Last night, SLAYER's Dave Lombardo performed a very intimate set with his NEW power trio PHILM.  The event took place at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey, and also featured Rob Dukes' GENERATION KILL, LOW ROAD, HAMMER FIGHT and ONE BREAK DOWN. Additionally, Jose Mangin (SIRIUS XM) hosted and DJed the event.

During PHILM's excellent performance, the band performed the majority of their NEW album 'Harmonic' (available now via Ipecac Recordings). While the band is still getting used to playing live shows together and their sound does get lost in translation at times, seeing Dave Lombardo perform in a small club will forever live in the Metallic memories of all the fans who attended.

At the very end of their set, PHILM welcomed EXODUS/GENERATION KILL vocalist Rob Dukes and they collectively performed a badass cover of BLACK SABBATH's "Symptom Of The Universe". Stop what you are doing and watch it now!



PHILM and GENERATION KILL will be performing tonight in Trenton, New Jersey at The Backstage at Championship Bar!

PHILM's debut album, 'Harmonic', is set for a May 15 release via Ipecac Recordings. The 15-track release was recorded in 2011 with members Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Pancho Tomaselli (WAR) and Gerry Nestler (Civil Defiance) collectively writing the release and utilizing vintage recording equipment during the recording sessions, giving the music a unique flavor AOL Noisecreep called "crunchy, Thrashy, yet thoroughly unclassifiable."

Video and photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
PHILM's Official Site

EXODUS To Headline "SLAUGHTER BY THE WATER 3"; Full Line-up Announced!

"Slaughter By The Water 3" is pleased to announce the addition of the almighty Exodus as this year’s main stage headliner! The main stage will also include performances by Philm, Severed Fifth, Absu, Witchaven, Impaled, Autopsy, Fog of War and Abysmal Dawn. The Pier stage will include performances by Enemy In Peril, Desecrator, Necrosin, Hemotoxin, Ulysses, Siren, Scars of Envy and ZH. A video of Bay Area thrash legends Testament announcing Exodus as the headliners is online now and can be viewed below.



The third annual "Slaughter By The Water" event will take place on August 25, 2012 on the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier in Alameda, CA. Sponsored by Monster Energy Drink, Lock & Shock, Rock The Bike, Bay Area Rocks, Scion, Native American Health Center, Dunlop, Anchor Bay Tattoos, Ustream, and Expressions College. The event is hosted by Testament’s Chuck Billy!

Advance tickets for the main stage performances (general admission) are on sale now and are just $35.00. Tickets cost $45.00 at the door. Tickets are available HERE. Main stage performances begin at 5pm and go until 12:30am aboard the USS Hornet.

From noon to 9 PM, access to the entire pier, which includes Pier Stage entertainment, food vendors and retailers, is FREE to the public. The pier stage is powered by Rock the Bike and the bands performing will be announced soon.

GET TO THE HORNET EARLY! All main stage ticket purchases also entitle you to a discounted admission rate to freely roam the USS Hornet on the day of the event between the hours of 10 AM to 4 PM. Discounted admission is $12.00 per person in addition to the cost of the general admission ticket. "Slaughter By The Water" general admission tickets only get you access to the ship and our private tours after 5pm.

There is free parking at this event.

Private Tours (groups of 15) available after 5pm include:

2nd Deck Tour: The Sick Bay, Torpedo Room, Marine Detachment Unit, Chapel, and more.

Island tour: Sit in the Ship's Captain's Chair, explore the Pilot house and Admirals Bridge, go to the top secret Combat Information Center and see the view from the Primary Flight Control the Air traffic control tower of the Aircraft Carrier, USS Hornet.

Haunted Tour: Forecastle - ghost stories from where the tidal wave hit the USS Hornet Museum.

The second edition of "Slaughter By The Water" took place in June 2011 at The Craneway Pavillion. The show billing included AUTOPSY, CATTLE DECAPITATION, and more. The festival also hosted Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race" winner Grill 'Em All, led by chefs Ryan Harkins and Mathew Chernus. The first edition of "Slaughter By The Water" took place in April 2010 at the Oakland Metro. The show billing included TOXIC HOLOCAUST, FUELED BY FIRE, BONDED BY BLOOD, and many more.

The USS Hornet is 893 feet long and 33,000 tons of Metal, it's nicknamed "The Grey Ghost in Alameda" and is said to be one of the most haunted warships in the American Navy, with numerous reports of supernatural events occurring onboard. She is also a "Rosie the Riveter" ship with thirty percent of her construction crew being women and she holds a couple Navy records: most planes shot down in a day (72) and most planes shot down in a month (255). The USS Hornet was also the location Exodus filmed their video for "War Is My Sheppard" "War Is My Sheppard". Check out an insider view of the ship below.



Television shows, music video credits and networks highlighting the USS Hornet include SyFy - Ghost Hunters s04e422, Travel Channel - Ghost Adventures, MTV Music Video - Saving Abel "18 Days", BBC - The Battle of Midway special, Buick - new Lacrosse model commercial, Fear Factor - All-Military episode, JAG - Ghost Ship episode, History Channel - Man, Moment, Machine series - Doolittle Raid episode and more. Major motion picture credits include CARRIER, RESCUE DAWN (starring Christian Bale), and XXX2: STATE OF THE UNION.

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:
EXODUS' Official Site 
"Slaughter By The Water" on Facebook
"Slaughter By The Water" Facebook invite

Bands performing at "Slaughter By The Water"

Listen To Dave Lombardo's NEW Band PHILM - 'Harmonic' Stream Available!

PHILM's debut album, 'Harmonic', is set for a May 15 release via Ipecac Recordings. The 15-track release was recorded in 2011 with members Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Pancho Tomaselli (WAR) and Gerry Nestler (Civil Defiance) collectively writing the release and utilizing vintage recording equipment during the recording sessions, giving the music a unique flavor AOL Noisecreep called "crunchy, Thrashy, yet thoroughly unclassifiable."

Click here to PHILM's NEW Album 'Harmonic'

The LA based power trio that features members of Slayer, War and Civil Defiance, will give a free webcast performance on May 16 at 7 pm pacific/10 pm eastern, recorded at Bob Weir's TRI Studios and streamed directly via TriStudios.com and Yahoo Music (music.yahoo.com).

"Harmonic" track listing:

01. Vitriolize
02. Mitch
03. Hun
04. Area
05. Way Down
06. Harmonic
07. Exuberance
08. Sex Amp
09. Amoniac
10. Held in Light
11. Dome
12. Killion
13. Mezzanine
14. Mild
15. Meditation

Related links:
PHILM's Official Site

FREE Music From Dave Lombardo's NEW Band PHILM In Anticipation Of Record Release Show!

PHILM's debut album, 'Harmonic', is set for a May 15 release via Ipecac Recordings. The 15-track release was recorded in 2011 with members Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Pancho Tomaselli (WAR) and Gerry Nestler (Civil Defiance) collectively writing the release and utilizing vintage recording equipment during the recording sessions, giving the music a unique flavor AOL Noisecreep called "crunchy, Thrashy, yet thoroughly unclassifiable."

The LA based power trio that features members of Slayer, War and Civil Defiance, will give a free webcast performance on May 16 at 7 pm pacific/10 pm eastern, recorded at Bob Weir's TRI Studios and streamed directly via TriStudios.com and Yahoo Music (music.yahoo.com).

Here are some FREE MP3's of PHILM:

HELD IN LIGHT (Click to Download)
AREA (Click to Download)

"Harmonic" track listing:

01. Vitriolize
02. Mitch
03. Hun
04. Area
05. Way Down
06. Harmonic
07. Exuberance
08. Sex Amp
09. Amoniac
10. Held in Light
11. Dome
12. Killion
13. Mezzanine
14. Mild
15. Meditation

Related links:
PHILM's Official Site

Dave Lombardo's PHILM To Host Webcast Performance On Yahoo Music & TRIStudios.com - Details Available!

PHILM, the LA power trio that features members of Slayer, War and Civil Defiance, will give a free webcast performance on May 16 at 7 pm pacific/10 pm eastern, recorded at Bob Weir's TRI Studios and streamed directly via TriStudios.com and Yahoo Music (music.yahoo.com).

PHILM's debut album, 'Harmonic', is set for a May 15 release via Ipecac Recordings. The 15-track release was recorded in 2011 with members Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Pancho Tomaselli (WAR) and Gerry Nestler (Civil Defiance) collectively writing the release and utilizing vintage recording equipment during the recording sessions, giving the music a unique flavor AOL Noisecreep called "crunchy, Thrashy, yet thoroughly unclassifiable."

Viewers of the webcast can tweet along with the audience on Twitter by using #PHILMLive.

The band will play a hometown, record release show on May 15 at The Viper Room.

About TRI Studios:

Tamplais Research Institute is the vision of Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead.  Weir has built a state-of-the-art performance studio in the shadow of Marin County's Mt. Tamalpais for broadcasting live HD audio and video streams directly to devices connected to the world wide web.  TRI Studio webcasts are also broadcast by Yahoo Music with recent performances including Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Slightly Stoopid and Bob Weir with The National.

The song "Area" is streaming right now (courtesy of Terrorizer magazine).



"Harmonic" track listing:

01. Vitriolize
02. Mitch
03. Hun
04. Area
05. Way Down
06. Harmonic
07. Exuberance
08. Sex Amp
09. Amoniac
10. Held in Light
11. Dome
12. Killion
13. Mezzanine
14. Mild
15. Meditation

Related links:
PHILM's Official Site

SLAYER's Dave Lombardo Side Project PHILM Announce Video Chat; Record Release To Take Place On May 15!

PHILM, the Los Angeles power trio featuring Slayer's Dave Lombardo, War's Pancho Tomaselli and Gerry Nestler of Civil Defiance, are taking fan questions on May 1st at 4 PM Eastern/1 PM Pacific via live video chat site Yowie.com (http://www.yowie.com/videochat/60z-philm).

The three-piece have a busy month ahead with a May 15 release of their debut album, 'Harmonic', and a hometown show that evening at The Viper Room.

"When people hear about my involvement in PHILM, they automatically assume that it will compare to Slayer's sound," explains Lombardo. "They couldn't be more different. I have scaled down my drum set to a four-piece, reminiscent of the drummers from the late '60s that influenced me. Each song is unique in itself, I like to refer to it as 'rhythmic emotion." It's almost like taking all the heavy songs of the '60s and bringing that era to a modern plateau, then blending them with the modern trance and psychedelic sounds of today."

"We decided to record 'Harmonic' in the intimate setting of a home, with various vintage recording equipment," says Lombardo on the band's debut album. "The music was written collectively in an improvisational manner, unlike the majority of recordings I've done before. This was very important given this is my first recording where I'm carrying the title of Producer and performer. The album achieves a dense, unholy convergence of tones and discords. We also touch on haunting, desolate, ambient sounds. Our music tends to be written in a manner where we never know the outcome until we listen back to what we recorded. A 'Harmonic' journey."

A highly anticipated release, PHILM officially took form in late 2010 with a handful of tour dates and an early four-song demo that quickly began to make the rounds of in-the-know music critics. Noisecreep said the band "has crafted a crunchy, Thrashy, yet thoroughly unclassifiable sound" and the OC Weekly said of the trio: "PHILM's ability to melt down Metal influences and mix them with the elements of Funk, ambient Jazz and Punk... is potent and has left audiences wondering how so much noise could emanating from just three musicians."

The song "Area" is streaming right now (courtesy of Terrorizer magazine).



"Harmonic" track listing:

01. Vitriolize
02. Mitch
03. Hun
04. Area
05. Way Down
06. Harmonic
07. Exuberance
08. Sex Amp
09. Amoniac
10. Held in Light
11. Dome
12. Killion
13. Mezzanine
14. Mild
15. Meditation

Related links:
PHILM's Official Site

NEW Song From SLAYER's Dave Lombardo's PHILM Available For Streaming - Listen Now!

 
Dave Lombardo is constantly on the lookout for NEW exciting musical opportunities. This is why he used some of his off time from SLAYER, to create a very different musical project called PHILM. His experimental post-hardcore triumvirate features guitarist/vocalist Gerry Nestler from CIVIL DEFIANCE, and bassist Pancho Tomaselli  from WAR. PHILM's debut album is entitled "Harmonic" and will be released on May 15 via Ipecac Recordings.

The song "Area" is streaming right now (courtesy of Terrorizer magazine).



"Harmonic" track listing:

01. Vitriolize
02. Mitch
03. Hun
04. Area
05. Way Down
06. Harmonic
07. Exuberance
08. Sex Amp
09. Amoniac
10. Held in Light
11. Dome
12. Killion
13. Mezzanine
14. Mild
15. Meditation

Related links:
PHILM's Official Site