Paul Bostaph bij Testament
Drummer Paul Bostaph (ex-Slayer, ex-Forbidden e.a.) is toegetreden tot de line-up van Testament. Hij vervangt hiermee John Tempesta (Helmet, ex-White Zombie), die door het afstandsverschil tussen Los Angeles en de Bay Area niet fulltime bij Testament kon drummen. Het is niet de eerste keer dat Paul bij Testament achter de kit kruipt. Hij viel in 1993 tijdens een tour in voor Louie Clemente. Ditmaal is Paul echter voor vast bij de band. Testament heeft zich de afgelopen weken klaargestoomd voor enkele shows in Maart. Ook wordt er hard gewerkt aan een nieuwe album.
Enkele reacties van Paul en Testament:
Paul Bostaph: “I am very excited to be doing the new record and upcoming tour with Testament. I have always been a fan of the band and respect their music. I had a blast the last time I jammed with them, and look forward to doing the record and more fun!”
Chuck Billy: “A while ago we completed construction on a recording room in our new studio. After completing the studio and starting rehearsals with Johnny Tempesta, we got on a roll, but it was getting tough with the distance between LA and The Bay Area. At that point we knew we needed someone full time, and that is how Paul came into the picture. Things have been progressing quickly and amazingly. We have full confidence that it’s gonna be KILLER! Our goal is to have the new album be recorded by the European tour in June. It feels good to have new songs, a new studio and a great vibe when we are jamming. Now that things are flowing, you’ll be hearing from us more often!”
Eric Peterson: “The first time we jammed with Paul Bostaph was when we parted ways with Louie Clemente. We had to find a drummer the day before the first show in the States. Although Paul had just joined Slayer, he was able to do a month-long tour with us, and pulled it off with finesse. The tour with Paul resulted in a live EP called “Return To The Apocalyptic City.” I look forward to working with Paul on the new record as his style fits perfectly with old-school melodic thrash.”
Steve Smyth: “It’s good to be working with Paul again. I had a fun time jamming with him at “Thrash Of The Titans” with Forbidden Evil. I’ve always had great respect for Paul’s playing, and look forward to doing the upcoming shows with him and much more.”
Bron: Testament website