I think it truly, truly dawned on me today just what a genius this man is. Case in point: have you ever REALLY listened to his drumming, particularly on a song like "War Ensemble"? I know it's easy to get lost in the general rhythm and riffs of a Slayer song, but this man is the absolute backbone of the band.
Before you refute this and list other great drummers who are more "technical" etc, there is one more comment to add about Lombardo: his playing just feels so natural, almost organic. Nothing sterile about it, it's packed with dispersed emotion, keeping the song on its toes so to speak. You can't say that about many drummers, and Lombardo is relentless with these 'sparks of magic'.
Listen to "War Ensemble" and tune out everything other than the drumming. Then tell me I'm wrong, I dare you.
That is all.
Before you refute this and list other great drummers who are more "technical" etc, there is one more comment to add about Lombardo: his playing just feels so natural, almost organic. Nothing sterile about it, it's packed with dispersed emotion, keeping the song on its toes so to speak. You can't say that about many drummers, and Lombardo is relentless with these 'sparks of magic'.
Listen to "War Ensemble" and tune out everything other than the drumming. Then tell me I'm wrong, I dare you.
That is all.