Dave back in Slayer! I NEVER thought id see the day..................
It is a shame though, as Paul is AWESOME, I would have rather they kept him, but I guess if he has an injury its better he doesnt make it worse.....
From Slayer.net.........
Original Slayer drummer, Dave Lombardo, is confirmed to guest star with the band for the next leg of their God Hates Us All U.S. tour, beginning January 24 in New Haven, Connecticut. Due to a chronic elbow injury, Paul Bostaph, Slayer drummer for the past several years, is leaving the band. Bostaph feels he is unable to continue performing to his fullest potential and greatest intensity. Bostaph says, Its been an unbelievable ride with Slayer. Playing with these guys has been an incredible high point in my career, and I am really grateful for the experience. Slayer bandmates Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman and Tom Araya are all indebted for Pauls contributions. Guitarist Kerry King said Paul has been an incredible part of our band and we will definitely miss his talent. We wish him all the best. Dave Lombardo is Slayers original drummer who recorded with the band on some of their most acclaimed releases, including Reign in Blood and Seasons in the Abyss. Most recently Lombardo has been recording and touring with Mike Pattons band Fantomos and working on a solo recording. Lombardo says, Its great to be back with Slayer for the tour Im psyched to get out there and kick-ass with them again. His reappearance is greatly welcomed and highly-anticipated. Singer Tom Araya notes, A lot of fans have been looking forward to Dave coming back; it feels great to have him playing with us for a while. Slayer is on a worldwide hunt for a permanent replacement and details will follow shortly. Tour Dates for 2002: JANUARY 24 Toads Place, New Haven, CT 25 Convention Hall, Asbury, NJ 26 Lupos Heartbreak Hotel, Providence, RI 27 Metropolis, Montreal CN 29 Egyptian Room/Murat Centre, Indianapolis, IN 30 Pieres, Fort Wayne, IN 31 Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, MI FEBRUARY 1 Madison Theatre, Peoria, IL 2 Seven Flags Event Center, Clive, IA 5 La Zona Rosa, Austin, TX 6 Aerial Theatre, Houston, TX 7 Bronco Bowl, Dallas, TX 12 The Grove, Anaheim, CA More dates to follow shortly.
It is a shame though, as Paul is AWESOME, I would have rather they kept him, but I guess if he has an injury its better he doesnt make it worse.....
From Slayer.net.........
Original Slayer drummer, Dave Lombardo, is confirmed to guest star with the band for the next leg of their God Hates Us All U.S. tour, beginning January 24 in New Haven, Connecticut. Due to a chronic elbow injury, Paul Bostaph, Slayer drummer for the past several years, is leaving the band. Bostaph feels he is unable to continue performing to his fullest potential and greatest intensity. Bostaph says, Its been an unbelievable ride with Slayer. Playing with these guys has been an incredible high point in my career, and I am really grateful for the experience. Slayer bandmates Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman and Tom Araya are all indebted for Pauls contributions. Guitarist Kerry King said Paul has been an incredible part of our band and we will definitely miss his talent. We wish him all the best. Dave Lombardo is Slayers original drummer who recorded with the band on some of their most acclaimed releases, including Reign in Blood and Seasons in the Abyss. Most recently Lombardo has been recording and touring with Mike Pattons band Fantomos and working on a solo recording. Lombardo says, Its great to be back with Slayer for the tour Im psyched to get out there and kick-ass with them again. His reappearance is greatly welcomed and highly-anticipated. Singer Tom Araya notes, A lot of fans have been looking forward to Dave coming back; it feels great to have him playing with us for a while. Slayer is on a worldwide hunt for a permanent replacement and details will follow shortly. Tour Dates for 2002: JANUARY 24 Toads Place, New Haven, CT 25 Convention Hall, Asbury, NJ 26 Lupos Heartbreak Hotel, Providence, RI 27 Metropolis, Montreal CN 29 Egyptian Room/Murat Centre, Indianapolis, IN 30 Pieres, Fort Wayne, IN 31 Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, MI FEBRUARY 1 Madison Theatre, Peoria, IL 2 Seven Flags Event Center, Clive, IA 5 La Zona Rosa, Austin, TX 6 Aerial Theatre, Houston, TX 7 Bronco Bowl, Dallas, TX 12 The Grove, Anaheim, CA More dates to follow shortly.
) So id say its a little from column a and a little from column b 
