Paul Bostaph is an American drummer known for his work in the heavy metal scene.
He is best known for his role as a drummer in the iconic thrash metal band Slayer.
He is recognized for his contributions to the thrash metal genre.
Biography
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Paul Steven Bostaph, born in the United States, is an acclaimed drummer known for his significant contributions to the thrash metal genre. His drumming career kicked off in 1984 when he was just 20 years old, marking the beginning of a journey that would see him become one of the most respected drummers in heavy metal music.
Career Highlights
Bostaph is best known for his tenure with the legendary thrash metal band Slayer, where he played from 1992 to 2001 and then returned from 2013 to 2019. In 2024, he is set to reunite with the band once again. Beyond Slayer, he has showcased his drumming prowess with several other notable bands, including Forbidden, Exodus, Systematic, Testament, and BlackGates. His skill and professionalism have earned him accolades, with Metal-Rules.com describing him as "a true professional and one of the best drummers on today's metal music scene."
Legacy
With a career spanning several decades, Paul Bostaph has left an indelible mark on the heavy metal landscape. His contributions to the genre, particularly through his work with Slayer, have solidified his reputation as a key figure in thrash metal, influencing countless drummers and musicians in the process.
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- Slayerdrums (drum set) · 2013current
- Systematicdrums (drum set)current
- Forbiddendrums (drum set) · 1987–1992
- Slayerdrums (drum set) · 1992–1996
- Testamentdrums (drum set) · 1992–1993
- Slayerdrums (drum set) · 1997–2001
- Testamentdrums (drum set) · 2004–2005
- Exodus2005–2007
- Testamentdrums (drum set) · 2007–2012
Played together with
- Craig LociceroForbidden · 1987–1997 · guitar
- Craig LociceroForbidden · 2007–2012 · guitar
- Gary HoltExodus · 1981–1993
- Gary HoltExodus · 1997–1998
- Gary HoltExodus · 2001
Gene HoglanForbidden · 2007–2009 · drums (drum set)- Glen AlvelaisForbidden · 1987–1989 · guitar
- Glen AlvelaisForbidden · 2007–2009 · guitar
- Jack GibsonExodus · 1997–1998 · bass guitar
- Jack GibsonExodus · 2001 · bass guitar
Kirk HammettExodus · 1979–1983 · guitar, original
Lee AltusExodus · 2005
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Identifiers & aliases
Paul Steven Bostaph is an American drummer best known as a member of the thrash metal band Slayer, initially from 1992 to 2001, again from 2013 to 2019, and in 2024, after the reunion. His drumming career began in 1984 when he was 20 years old. In addition to Slayer, he has worked with bands such as Forbidden, Exodus, Systematic, Testament, and BlackGates. Metal-Rules.com describes Bostaph as "a true professional and one of the best drummers on today's metal music scene".
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