From Slayer to $layer

[soundgardener75]

AdrianPOA posted this earlier on his facebook:

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=186528

SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo has released the following statement:

"I want to personally apologize to all of our fans in Australia who have bought tickets for the tour expecting to see me in my usual place on the drums.

"So that you all know the truth, as of the end of the business day on February 14th, I was notified that I would not be drumming for the tour in Australia. I'm saddened, and to be honest I am shocked by the situation.

"Last year, I discovered 90% of SLAYER's tour income was being deducted as expenses, including the professional fees paid to management, costing the bandmillions of dollars and leaving 10% or less to split amongst the four of us. In my opinion, this is not the way a band's business should operate. I tried rectifying it by letting my bandmates know, and Tom [Araya, bass/vocals] and I hired auditors to figure out what happened, but I was denied access to detailed information and the necessary backup documents.

"I spent the Christmas and New Year holidays realizing I had toured all over the world in 2012, but yet had not been paid (except a small advance) or provided a proper accounting for a full year's sweatand blood. On top of this, I was told that I would not be paid until I signed a longform contract which gave me no written assurance of how much or on what basis management would deduct commissions, nor did it provide me access to the financial budgets or records for review. It also forbade me to do interviews or make statements having to do with the band, in effect a gagging order.

"Last Monday, I sat down with Kerry [King, guitar] and Tom to rehearse for Australia and to propose a new business model that I felt was the best way forward for SLAYER to confidently protect itself so we could do what we do best . . . play for the fans. Kerry made it clear he wasn't interested in making changes and said if I wanted to argue the point, he would find another drummer. On Thursday, I arrived at rehearsals at 1 p.m. as scheduled, but Kerry did not show. Rather, at 6:24 p.m. I received an email from the lawyers saying I was being replaced for the Australian dates.

"I remain hopeful that we can resolve our issues. But once again, I sincerely apologize to all of our fans in Australia who spent their money expecting to see the three of us original SLAYER members. I look forward to seeing you in the future."

Shortly into the tour for SLAYER's 1986 album "Reign In Blood", Lombardo left the group, citing financial concerns. Tony Scaglione of WHIPLASH was recruited to replace Lombardo; however, this lineup was short-lived, as Lombardo returned in 1987. In 1992, Lombardo left the group again due to friction with the other band members, particularly King. Paul Bostaph of FORBIDDEN took over as the band's drummer for 1994's "Divine Intervention" and 1996's "Undisputed Attitude", the latter being an LP of cover tunes. Following the recording of "Undisputed Attitude", Jon Dette replaced Bostaph, who left to concentrate on other projects. Dette was fired a year later and Bostaph returned to the fold. In 2001, Bostaph left SLAYER for good and was replaced by a returning Lombardo. Although this reunion was initally announced as temporary, Lombardo has remained with the band ever since.

SLAYER has spent the past two years touring without guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who is still recovering from necrotising fasciitis, a flesh-eating disease, which he is believed to have gotten from a spider bite. Hanneman is being temporarily replaced on the road by EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt.

-----

I am saddened with the turn of events. I'm a longtime Slayer fan, has met Kerry King twice and he's the coolest dude, but this is just unacceptable.

[100 watt]

Sucks, but not a suprised.

[nakedzen]

"Last year, I discovered 90% of SLAYER's tour income was being deducted as expenses, including the professional fees paid to management, costing the bandmillions of dollars and leaving 10% or less to split amongst the four of us.

"I spent the Christmas and New Year holidays realizing I had toured all over the world in 2012, but yet had not been paid (except a small advance) or provided a proper accounting for a full year's sweatand blood.

"I sat down with Kerry [King, guitar] and Tom to propose a new business model that I felt was the best way forward for SLAYER to confidently protect itself so we could do what we do best . . . play for the fans. Kerry made it clear he wasn't interested in making changes and said if I wanted to argue the point, he would find another drummer. On Thursday, I arrived at rehearsals at 1 p.m. as scheduled, but Kerry did not show. Rather, at 6:24 p.m. I received an email from the lawyers saying I was being replaced for the Australian dates.

Something smells fishy here if you read between the lines...

[flyingskull]

Should call in Geoff Tate as arbitrator

[Adrian]

Drummer throws shitfit, gets tossed summarily from band.

Never heard that story before.

It is odd that he's claiming he didn't get paid much for the 2012 touring though. They literally were EVERYWHERE in 2012. Something about Slayers story with Dave has always seemed a little sketch. I won't pretend to actually know what it is though.

C'mon, read between the lines. Over 90% of tour income written off as expenses? This sounds like Kerry having the accountants writing off the lion's share of revenue so he can take the majority of the cash under the table.

[mikenothing]

Slayer... Meh.

[Adrian]

Slayer... Meh.

Still a better band than MEHtallica.

[mikenothing]

Slayer... Meh.

Still a better band than MEHtallica.

Difference is Metallica was once a good band. Slayer has just always been... well Slayer. To each their own.

[mrelusive]

him and bill ward should hang out.

[mikenothing]

him and bill ward should hang out.

Lol

[soundgardener75]

him and bill ward should hang out.

[Yarbicus]

Slayer... Meh.

Still a better band than MEHtallica.

Still a better love story than Twilight.

[soundgardener75]

Slayer... Meh.

Still a better band than MEHtallica.

Still a better love story than Twilight.

Oh shi-

[Yarbicus]

Still a better love story than Twilight.

My wife has the last Twilight on preorder.

A moment of silence for our fallen brother.

[sleewell]

sounds to me like kerry is taking all the money for himself and would rather fuck over his friend and founding band member

if he was losing that much money he would care and not just replace him.

[Yarbicus]

sounds to me like kerry is taking all the money for himself and would rather fuck over his friend and founding band member

if he was losing that much money he would care and not just replace him.

This pretty much mirrors my thoughts. I actually like Slayer and Lombardo is CLEARLY the most talented member of the group.

[sleewell]

pretty much exactly why i never want to rely on music to pay my bills even if i wasnt a shitty guitar player.

people become greedy slimeballs and the music takes a backseat to the money grab.


started a ground breaking band, toured the world and screw over a good friend over some money. i dont get it.

[100 watt]

Slayer = KISS.. The Next Generation

[soundgardener75]

The only bright side of those movies is they aren't shy about showing Kristen Stewart's backside in tight jeans. She supposedly has a movie out now where she's doing a long nude scene. Would not mind tracking down. Her acting is pretty terrible, but she's fun to look at.

Yeah, I know all that.

Keep me posted as to when this movie comes out!

[Prelude670]

Every time Slayer is mentioned, I'm reminded that I want one of these...

[clipless bumper]

C'mon, read between the lines. Over 90% of tour income written off as expenses? This sounds like Kerry having the accountants writing off the lion's share of revenue so he can take the majority of the cash under the table.

sounds to me like kerry is taking all the money for himself and would rather fuck over his friend and founding band member

This and this - I can guarantee you that KK was getting paid..........

[Tommy Eisen]

Well as Dr. Phil would say "Every Pancake no matter how flat has 2 sides"

I'm going to play devils advocate here and say maybe Dave just doesn't understand the difference between revenue and income. That 90% number he's throwing around seems far fetched.

[Yarbicus]

The only bright side of those movies is they aren't shy about showing Kristen Stewart's backside in tight jeans. She supposedly has a movie out now where she's doing a long nude scene. Would not mind tracking down. Her acting is pretty terrible, but she's fun to look at.

Yeah, I know all that.

Sorry, man, but even if she showed full on fur burger watching an entire movie of her would not be worth it.

[facefirst]

So KK is a dick. Shocker!

[petee]

I alway thought the music biz was so honorable. I've never heard of managers and band members screwing each other over. This must be a recent trend.