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Paul Bostaph is a heavy metal drummer, who has played for the bands Forbidden (originally known as Forbidden Evil), Slayer, Testament, and Systematic. He is from Newark, California and played with Exodus until March 2007.
Forbidden:
Forbidden was originally known as Forbidden Evil, under which name they recorded several demo tapes. Forbidden Evil is also the name of their first official album. The line up until 1989 was Russ Anderson (vocals), Craig Locicero and Glen Alvelais (guitars), Matt Camacho (bass) and Paul Bostaph (drums). In 1990, Glen Alvelais left the band (joining Testament some years later), his spot filled by Tim Calvert. They released their second studio record Twisted Into Form, which had a moodier feel than their debut, with some "depressing"/doom metal touches. Internal problems in the band caused a line-up change once again, with drummer Paul Bostaph (who left to take over from Dave Lombardo in Slayer) replaced by Steve Jacobs. After this, Forbidden released two more albums; however, with no real label support, the band disintegrated after the albums Distortion and Green. They reformed as a one-off for Chuck Billy's Thrash of the Titans benefit concert, under their original name Forbidden Evil.Slayer:
Following the departure of Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo in 1992, the band were looking for a new drummer. Lombardo's drum teacher was filling in but constantly made errors. After trialling several drummers and listening to hundreds of demo tapes, Bostaph was recommended by Slayer guitarist Kerry King's guitar technician. Slayer members listened to Forbidden records, however, they did not see how Bostaph could fit into the Slayer momentum - Lombardo's style being "over the top", while Forbidden was more melodic. Slayer trialled Bostaph with nine songs, and he made only one error on "Angel of Death". Bostaph had to continually practice to improve the strength of his hands and feet; "I respected and loved Dave’s drumming but as a fan, if they got a new drummer and I bought a ticket to a show, I would expect to hear the stuff that Dave does, that’s what I would want. So, I went in and every time I had to learn a new song I would play them exactly how Dave played them"Bostaph recorded three albums with Slayer, his least favorite is 1994's Divine Intervention. This is due to the guitars not being loud enough as they were in the recording session, moving around to several recording studios, and a producer who had never done any heavy metal music. The producer changed near the end of recording to Toby Wright - Bostaph stating "that record never had any consistency to it although a lot of fans still like it." Bostaph left the band in 1996 to concentrate on his solo project, "Truth About Seafood" and was replaced by Jon Dette, however, he returned in 1997. His second favorite album is 2001's God Hates Us All; "The whole era that I was with the band that was the album that was the most well-rounded and mixed the best" with Diabolus in Musica.Bostaph departed from Slayer after the release of God Hates Us All; following a chronic elbow injury he had sustained that would hinder his ability to play. His third last performance with the band is recorded on the DVD War at the Warfield recorded on December 7, 2001. Bostaph is yet to watch it as he feels "It’s like breaking up with a girlfriend" and needs to move on with his life. He still remains friends with Slayer members, and when asked if he would work with them in the future replied "sure".
Systematic:
Unwilling to give up music, Bostaph joined Systematic in 2003 - a band which he had previously formed with vocalist Tim Narducci and guitarist Adam Ruppel, before the band were named Systematic and prior to recording Diabolus in Musica. Bostaph introduced the band to Slayer's manager - Rick Sales to help the band gain notice. Since the band needed a drummer in 2003, and his friendship with members Bostaph was willing to help out.Bostaph toured with Systematic for four months, departing in 2004: "I wasn’t having very much fun and it’s not for me." In 2003 Bostaph sustained an injury to his knee, while playing soccer. After finishing Systematics tour, Bostaph underwent surgery - not touching a drum kit for over a year until he received a phone call from Testament members.Exodus:
Bostaph received a phone call from Exodus' manager, who asked him to join the band. Exodus bassist Michael Butler talked to guitarist Gary Holt if they should recruit Bostaph - Holt knew Bostaph while Exodus toured with Forbidden, as both bands were from the San Francisco Bay Area. When Bostaph received the phone call, two members member had already left Exodus, and drummer Tom Hunting was thinking about leaving. Bostaph knew how to play all the records except for Impact Is Imminent, and recorded drums on the band's 2005 album Shovel Headed Kill Machine.Bostaph asserts the album is different to the band's previous albums; "It’s so different because Bonded.. was such a landmark record, such a great record that…I watched the band the whole time and I think this is a more, probably, the most brutal record the band has done since Bonded by Blood." Bostaph also says the chemistry between members was very different, due to three out of five members being replaced in one year; "it’s a totally different band than before." The band toured for over a year promoting Shovel Headed Kill Machine, and wished to enter the recording studio to record another as soon as possible. However, on March 28, 2007, Bostaph announced that he parted ways with Exodus; "They now have their original drummer Tom Hunting back in the band. I always said from the start if Tom ever wanted to come back, the drum throne is his. I have the greatest respect for Tom and his playing." Bostaph also announced he is no longer endorsing TAMA drum kitsDiscographyTestament
The Formation Of Damnation 2008
Forbidden
Forbidden Evil (album)
Forbidden Evil is the debut album from San Francisco, California thrash metal band, Forbidden.It features future Slayer drummer, Paul Bostaph, and also some of the songs were co-written by Robb Flynn who later played with Machine Head – although he did not play on this recording.This album was followed up by Twisted Into Form in 1990.
Twisted into Form (album)
Twisted into Form is the second album from San Francisco, California thrash metal band, Forbidden. It features one line-up change from their debut – 1988's Forbidden Evil – with Tim Calvert replacing Glen Alvelais on guitar. The result is a more melodic and progressive affair with many acoustic interludes and clearer production, but less of a raw edge than its predecessor. It is their last album with drummer Paul Bostaph before he joined Slayer in 1992 when Forbidden was on hiatusWith Testament
Return to the Apocalyptic City (1993)
With Slayer
Divine Intervention (album)
Divine Intervention is the sixth studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer. Released on October 3, 1994 through American Recordings, it was the first album Slayer recorded with drummer Paul Bostaph. Debuting at 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, Divine Intervention became the band's highest chart position in America, until the release of the album Christ Illusion which peaked at 5.Live Intrusion
Live Intrusion is a home video by Slayer which was released in 1995 through American Recordings. Filmed at the Mesa Amphitheater in Mesa, Arizona on March 12, 1995. The video features a cover of the Venom song "Witching Hour" performed by Slayer with assistance from Chris Kontos and Robb Flynn of Machine Head.Undisputed Attitude
Undisputed Attitude is an album of punk covers and three original songs by the thrash metal band Slayer. It was released May 28, 1996 through American Recordings.Diabolus in Musica
Diabolus in Musica (Latin for "The Devil in Music") is the seventh studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer. It was released June 9, 1998 through American Recordings and is the third album Slayer released with drummer Paul Bostaph.This album presents a slower, darker, and more disturbing musical style, with a groove metal(post-thrash) style mixed with Slayer's traditional thrash roots.Kerry King had stated that, during the creation process of the album, he was starting to hate the music scene, which is the main reason almost all the music on the album was written by Jeff Hanneman (a counter-action to the previous album Divine Intervention, in which King wrote the majority of the music)It is the only original Slayer album in which the title of the album is not either the title of one of the songs or is mentioned in one of the songs.God Hates Us All
God Hates Us All is the eighth studio album by the American thrash metal band Slayer. Released on September 11, 2001, the album received mixed critical reviews, although it entered the Billboard 200 at number 28. Recorded in three months at The Warehouse Studio in Canada, God Hates Us All includes the Grammy Award-nominated "Disciple" and is the band's last album to feature drummer Paul Bostaph.War at the Warfield
War at the Warfield is a home video by Slayer which was released in 2003 through American RecordingsBostaph's departure
Bostaph gave the band prior knowledge of him wishing to leave before recording the DVD. Bostaph has a copy but is yet to watch it, as it was his last release with the band and his third last live show; "You gotta understand that the taping of that; the Warfield show was two shows before my last show with the band. I haven't watched it because you kinda go back with your scene…for the fans, they see a show; for me, I see my second to last show with the band, you know what I mean? I have it but I needed to get some distance away from the situation and move on with my life. It's like breaking up with a girlfriend." Bostaph eventually left the band before Christmas due to a chronic elbow injury, stating it would hinder his ability to play.Systematic
Pleasure to Burn (2003)
With Exodus
Shovel Headed Kill Machine
Shovel Headed Kill Machine, released in 2005, is the seventh studio album by thrash metal band Exodus. This is the first studio album with Rob Dukes on vocals and features ex-Forbidden, Slayer, Testament drummer Paul BostaphPage Design By: Mike C
