Biography

Black and white photo of Dave Lombardo looking at the camera while sitting at a drum set on stage. The drum set includes multiple drums and cymbals. The background is dark with some equipment visible.

Dave Lombardo was born in Havana, Cuba, relocating to Los Angeles when he was a mere two-years-old. He began playing drums as a teenager, and co-founded Slayer (and created the band’s logo) in 1981. Rolling Stone, in their list of the “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time,” dubbed him the “Cuban speed demon,” Modern Drummer proclaimed him “The King,” and Drummerworld gave him the title of “The Godfather of double bass.” Lombardo’s eye-popping resume includes over 100 studio albums/recordings and includes both recorded and live stints with Grip Inc., Fantômas, Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Venamoris, Mr. Bungle, The Misfits, John Zorn, Testament, Empire State Bastard, and Dead Cross. 

Lombardo is clearly showing no signs of slowing down. With the underground rumblings of more surprises on the way, 2026 promises to be one of his most provocative and inspiring years to date.

Paiste Cymbals
Tama Drums
ProMark Drumsticks / Evans Drumheads

Drums

A drum set on a stage with various cymbals, drums, a stool, and drumsticks, illuminated by stage lighting.

Mr. Bungle, Dead Cross, Empire State Bastard

  • Star Classic Bubinga

  • 2 Bass Drums 24”

  • RT: 10” / 12”/ 13”/ 14”

  • FT: 18” / 20”

  • Snare 14” x 5.5”

  • Evans Drum Heads (toms and bass drum are G2 clear batter heads / G1 Resonate.

  • Snare is G2 coated)

  • Bass Drum Pedals / Iron Cobra HP900PSN

  • 22” Signature ‘Reign’ Rude Power Ride

  • 15” Rude Sound Edge Hihats

  • 16″ 18” & 20” Power Crash

  • 18” & 20” 2002 Novo China

A drum set with multiple cymbals and drums, illuminated by colorful stage lighting, on a metal grate floor.

The Misfits

  • 1 Bass Drum 24”

  • RT:15”

  • FT:18”

  • Snare Hand Hammered 14” x 5.5”

  • Hi hat stand/Speed Cobra or 900 Series

  • Low rider Throne

  • Evan Drum Head Set (toms and bass drum are G2 clear batter heads / G1 Resonate.

  • Snare is G2 coated)

  • Bass Drum Pedal/Iron Cobra HP900PWN

  • 22” Signature ‘Reign’ Rude Power Ride

  • 15” Rude Sound Edge Hihats

  • 16” 17″ 18” 20” Rude Power Crash