Dave Lombardo Returns to Testament For The Bay Strikes Back Tour

TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES NEW DRUMMER! We're very excited to welcome back one of the greatest drummers in heavy metal… @TheDaveLombardo! See https://t.co/rX9YGoGDiL for full statement! pic.twitter.com/3Wcc73ICo1
— Testament (@testament) March 1, 2022

TESTAMENT Welcomes Back the Godfather of Thrash and Undoubtedly One of the Greatest Drummers in Metal History – Dave Lombardo.

23 years ago we Gathered here in Oakland to make a historic offering in a dying metal world. We have returned today to welcome back to the drum throne,
The…
Dave Lombardo @TheDaveLombardo….!!!!
Preparing for the #baystrikesbacktour #testament #exodus #deathangel pic.twitter.com/FerdgCMd0y
— Steve Di Giorgio (@SDGLowEnd) March 2, 2022

This drummer is key in making Testament’s mark in metal history. The band is very excited to welcome back one of the greatest drummers in heavy metal…Take your pick, one in one hundred, I don’t care who you have on that list, there is only one drummer who is the best, Dave Lombardo!

Chuck Billy declares“ I’ll state the obvious, We are more than overwhelmed to welcome back Dave Lombardo to play drums with Testament. We are so excited to share the stage again with Lombardo. Dave added immense power when he joined the band for The Gathering (release), and we are ecstatic to see what new flavor he will bring back to Testament.”

Dave Lombardo stated, “This is a long-awaited reunion that was bound to happen. Once upon a time, we created a thrash masterpiece. I have no doubt that our musical chemistry will pick up exactly where we left off. I love the Testament family and am very excited to be joining them once again. Pure brutality awaits.”

Eric Peterson expresses, “Having Dave Lombardojoin us again feels like we are picking up where unfinished business had left off. There is a silver lining to every cloud and working again with Dave calls for us to celebrate with our horns held high!”