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In a career spanning two decades, drummer John Tempesta has built a body of work that’s deservedly earned him a place amongst metal’s most well respected players. Perhaps best known for his tenure with Rob Zombie (both in White Zombie and with Rob’s solo project), John worked his way up through the drumming ranks seeking out his next challenge and never resting on past achievements. With an extensive professional resume that includes gigs with Exodus, Testament, Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, Tony Iommi, Helmet and Scum of The Earth (which features John’s brother, guitarist Mike Tempesta), John can currently be...
In a career spanning two decades, drummer John Tempesta has built a body of work that’s deservedly earned him a place amongst metal’s most well respected players. Perhaps best known for his tenure with Rob Zombie (both in White Zombie and with Rob’s solo project), John worked his way up through the drumming ranks seeking out his next challenge and never resting on past achievements. With an extensive professional resume that includes gigs with Exodus, Testament, Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, Tony Iommi, Helmet and Scum of The Earth (which features John’s brother, guitarist Mike Tempesta), John can currently be found touring the world behind the drum throne of The Cult.
Early in his career, John gained crucial experience on the road and in the studio as drum tech for Anthrax’s Charlie Benante. “Charlie definitely taught me how to approach playing thrash metal,” says John. “From watching Charlie’s double bass technique, I learned so much about how to improve my speed and accuracy.” In 1989, John moved behind the drum throne with Bay Area thrash metal stalwarts Exodus, with whom he recorded three albums. He then joined cross-town rivals Testament. Although he recorded only one studio album with that band (1994’s “Low”), John left a lasting impression on guitarist Eric Peterson. “John is definitely one of the best drummers in the country,” Peterson remarks. “He has the power of John Bonham, the finesse of Carter Beauford, and the aggression of Dave Lombardo. As a drummer, John really has it all.”
John’s profile grew in 1994, the year he joined industrial metal juggernauts White Zombie. The release of 1995’s “Astro-Creep 2000” made White Zombie a household name, largely due to the dance club hit “More Human Than Human” and its accompanying video. Rob Zombie liked John’s playing so much that he kept him on as drummer for his solo band. Playing with Rob Zombie also gave John the freedom to drum on albums like Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi’s self-titled solo record as well as Black Label Society’s Hangover Music Vol. VI. When Rob Zombie put his band on hiatus in 2003, John joined forces with Helmet and recorded on Helmet’s first album of new material in seven years, Size Matters (released in the fall of 2004). When John got word The Cult was auditioning for a new drummer, he jumped at the bit. John landed the gig in February of 2006 and has been touring the states, Europe, the UK and South America with The Cult ever since. John also designed his new signature snare drum, The John Tempesta Stealth Snare by TAMA. “I’ve been able to do a lot of really cool stuff,” says the drummer. “I’ve been able to record and tour with so many people I’ve admired. I’ve been very lucky and blessed. If you believe in what you do, anything can happen.”
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