Dave Lombardo was the co-founder and drummer for legendary thrash band Slayer. He has also contributed to bands like Grip, Inc., Testament, Suicidal Tendencies, Misfits, Mr. Bungle, and so many more. He has been a huge influence to so many of today’s drummers, and Drummerworld Magazine has called him “The Godfather Of Double Bass.”
In this interview, Dave talks about a Double Kick drum, but not one that you might expect. Dave and Concept Cafes Coffee have just released Dave Lombardo’s OFFICIAL “Double Kick” Drum Tin: Signature Tom Edition. It is a single origin Costa Rican dark roast that you’ll find in that drum tin, and Dave gives us all the details about curating the coffee and creating the tin. Dave also discusses creating music in many of his projects, the possibilities of writing a book, putting his family first, and his love for Chicago beef sandwiches!
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!