John Tempesta
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John Tempesta | ||
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Background information | ||
Birth name | John Tempesta | |
Genre(s) | Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Groove Metal | |
Occupation(s) | Drummer | |
Instrument(s) | Drums | |
Years active | 1990 - Present | |
Associated acts |
White Zombie Helmet Scum of the Earth The Cult Exodus Testament Metallica |
John Tempesta is a rock drummer, that has worked with a few bands, namely Exodus, Testament, White Zombie. He also played with former White Zombie singer Rob Zombie as a solo artist.
He played with the band Helmet in 2004-2005 but left to join The Cult.
In October 2004, he recorded with the band Scum of the Earth, composed of John and his brother Mike who was formerly the guitarist of Powerman 5000, Riggs (former Rob Zombie guitarist), John Dolmayan (System of a Down), Seven, and Clay Campbell released Blah...Blah...Blah...Love Songs for the New Millennium, an interesting pop-heavy release sounding very reminiscent of the White Zombie / Rob Zombie sound, produced by Ben Burkhardt at Belt of Orion Recording in Hollywood.
On February 14, 2006 he was hired as the new drummer for The Cult.
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Rob Dukes | Gary Holt | Lee Altus | Jack Gibson | Tom Hunting |
Former members: Paul Baloff | Steve "Zetro" Souza | Kirk Hammett | Rick Hunolt | Geoff Andrews | Rob McKillop | Michael Butler | John Tempesta | Paul Bostaph |
Discography |
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Albums: Bonded by Blood | Pleasures of the Flesh | Fabulous Disaster | Impact is Imminent | Force of Habit | Tempo of the Damned | Shovel Headed Kill Machine |
Live and compilations: Good Friendly Violent Fun | Lessons in Violence | Another Lesson in Violence |
Related articles |
Primus | Metallica | Exodus photo gallery |
John was drum tech for thrash outfit Anthrax for a while.