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{{Short description|American drummer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name              = Paul Bostaph
| image             = Slayer - With Full Force 2013 - 27-06-2013.jpg
| landscape         = Yes
| caption           = Bostaph in 2013
| birth_name        = Paul Steven Bostaph
| alias             = 
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1964|3|4}}
| birth_place       = [[Newark, California]], U.S.
| genre             = {{flatlist|
* [[Thrash metal]]
* [[progressive metal]]
}}
| instrument        = Drums 
| occupation        = Musician 
| years_active      = 1984–present
| current_member_of = [[Slayer]]
| past_member_of    = {{flatlist|
* [[Exodus (band)|Exodus]]
* [[Forbidden (band)|Forbidden]]
* [[Systematic (band)|Systematic]]
* [[Testament (band)|Testament]]
}}
| website           = {{url|paulbostaphdrums.com}}
}}

'''Paul Steven Bostaph''' (born March 4, 1964<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BCofLZkthsd/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BCofLZkthsd |archive-date=December 24, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Slayer on Instagram: "Wishing Paul Bostaph a happy birthday today (it was actually yesterday) here in Boston, MA – 3/6/2016 @paulbostaphofficial @vaterdrumsticks…"|website=Instagram|access-date=March 4, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>) 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 (band)|Forbidden]], [[Exodus (band)|Exodus]], [[Systematic (band)|Systematic]], [[Testament (band)|Testament]], and BlackGates. Metal-Rules.com describes Bostaph as "a true professional and one of the best drummers on today's metal music scene".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/797/51/ |title=Metal Rules |publisher=Metal Rules |date=February 4, 2007 |access-date=October 24, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025213619/http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/797/51/ |archive-date=October 25, 2012  }}</ref>

== Biography ==

=== Early years (1964–1984) ===
Bostaph's first interest was to play bass but he decided to play drums because he found a drum kit cheaper than a bass guitar.<ref name=A>[http://www.metal-mayhem.co.uk/interviews/testament.shtml Paul Bostaph interview]</ref> He approached rock music listening to [[the Beatles]] and [[the Beach Boys]], but [[AC/DC]] got him into rock drumming.<ref name =B>[http://www.mikedolbear.com/story.asp?StoryID=1708&Source=Archive&txtSearch= Paul Bostaph interview]</ref> He bought his first drum kit at 15 and, after listening to ''[[Killers (Iron Maiden album)|Killers]]'' by [[Iron Maiden]], he wanted to become a metal drummer.<ref name =B /> Other influences include bands like [[Electric Light Orchestra|ELO]], [[Blue Öyster Cult]] and [[Black Sabbath]].<ref name=A /> His biggest drumming inspirations are [[Neil Peart]], [[Phil Rudd]], [[Clive Burr]], [[Tommy Aldridge]], [[Nicko McBrain]], [[Cozy Powell]], [[Jeff Porcaro]], [[Steve Smith (musician)|Steve Smith]], [[Dave Lombardo]], and [[Tommy Lee]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.maelstromzine.com/ezine/interview_iss49_217.php |title=Paul Bostaph Interview on maelstromzine.com |access-date=November 3, 2013 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222351/http://www.maelstromzine.com/ezine/interview_iss49_217.php |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalshockfinland.com/tag/paul-bostaph/|title=The Metal Voice Interview with SLAYER: Gary Holt: "I rather Jeff Hanneman be here, this is his spot"|publisher=metalshockfinland.com|access-date=September 11, 2019}}</ref>

Bostaph attended [[Newark Memorial High School]], in [[Newark, California]]. He had a strong dislike to his schooling years as he thought, "I felt I had enough to get me through every day life, why do I need more?" He was interested in sports and towards the end of his first year, his interest in music began, and he got a job, which took priority over his schooling.<ref name="No Boundaries">{{cite web
 |title       = No Boundaries
 |author      = Fong, Erik
 |publisher   = Perfectpitchonline.com
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 |access-date  = December 13, 2007
 |url-status     = dead
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}}</ref>

=== Forbidden (1985–1992) ===
Bostaph played drums for [[Forbidden (band)|Forbidden]] from 1985 to 1992, playing on their first two studio albums, ''[[Forbidden Evil (album)|Forbidden Evil]]'' and ''[[Twisted into Form (album)|Twisted into Form]]''. He also played on their 1989 live EP ''Raw Evil: Live at the Dynamo''. Paul quit the band in 1992, and coincidentally the very next day received a phone call about auditioning for [[Slayer]].<ref>{{cite web| title=FORBIDDEN: SLAYER'S PAUL BOSTAPH LOOKS BACK ON DEBUT BAND'S "INTENSE" EARLY DAYS| date=January 8, 2021| url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/forbidden-slayers-paul-bostaph-looks-back-debut-bands-intense-early-days}}</ref>  In retrospect, Paul says that Forbidden was "probably" his favorite band that he's ever played in because it was "totally his band."<ref>{{cite web|title=COVER INTERVIEW – WE DON'T TRY TO BE LOUD, WE ARE LOUD, AN INTERVIEW WITH PAUL BOSTAPH OF SLAYER|date=March 9, 2016|url=https://vandalamagazine.com/2016/03/09/cover-interview-we-dont-try-to-be-loud-we-are-loud-an-interview-with-paul-bostaph-of-slayer/}}</ref>

=== Slayer and solo project (1992–2001) ===
Following the departure of [[Slayer]] drummer [[Dave Lombardo]] in 1992, the band was looking for a new drummer. Lombardo's drum tech was filling in, but constantly made errors.<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer  " /> After auditioning several drummers and listening to hundreds of demo tapes, Bostaph was recommended by Slayer guitarist [[Kerry King]]'s guitar technician.<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer  " /> Slayer members listened to Forbidden records, however, they did not see how Bostaph could fit into the Slayer momentum – Lombardo's style being "over the top", while Forbidden was more [[melody|melodic]].<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer " /> Slayer auditioned Bostaph with nine songs, and he made only one error on "[[Angel of Death (Slayer song)|Angel of Death]]". Bostaph had to continually practice to improve the strength of his hands and feet; "I respected and loved Dave's drumming but as a fan, if they got a new drummer and I bought a ticket to a show, I would expect to hear the stuff that Dave does, that's what I would want. So, I went in and every time I had to learn a new song I would play them exactly how Dave played them".<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer  ">{{cite web
|title=Paul Bostaph of Exodus, ex-Slayer
|publisher=Metal-rules.com
|date=February 5, 2007
|url=http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=797&Itemid=60
|access-date=March 16, 2007
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017032418/http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=797&Itemid=60
|archive-date=October 17, 2014
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>

Bostaph recorded four albums with Slayer; his least favorite is 1994's ''[[Divine Intervention (Slayer album)|Divine Intervention]]''. This is due to the guitars not being loud enough as they were in the recording session, moving around to several recording studios, and a producer who had never done any heavy metal music. The producer changed near the end of recording to [[Toby Wright (record producer)|Toby Wright]] – Bostaph stating "that record never had any consistency to it although a lot of fans still like it."<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer  " /> Bostaph left the band in 1996 to concentrate on his solo project, Truth About Seafood, and was replaced by [[Jon Dette]]; however, he returned in 1997. His second favorite album is 2001's ''[[God Hates Us All]]''; "The whole era that I was with the band that was the album that was the most well-rounded and mixed the best" with ''[[Diabolus in Musica]]''.<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer  " />

Bostaph departed from Slayer after the release of ''God Hates Us All'', following a chronic elbow injury he had sustained that would hinder his ability to play.<ref name="Slayer: Lombardo's back">{{cite web
 |title       = Slayer: Lombardo's back!
 |publisher   = [[Kerrang!]]
 |date        = January 3, 2002
|url         = http://www.kerrang.com/nav?page=kerrang.reviews.artist.news&fixture_news=111297&resource=111297&fixture_artist=149178
 |access-date  = December 2, 2006
 |url-status     = dead
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 |archive-date = October 31, 2006
|df          = mdy-all
}}</ref> (although he later revealed that the actual reason for departure is because "Musically, I wanted to do something else".<ref name=departure>{{cite web
  | title = PAUL BOSTAPH Breaks Silence on Departure From SLAYER
  | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]]
  | date = April 23, 2003
| url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=11433
  | access-date =  May 31, 2013}}</ref>) His third last performance with the band is recorded on the DVD ''[[War at the Warfield]]'' recorded on December 7, 2001. Bostaph is yet to watch it as he feels "It's like breaking up with a girlfriend" and needs to move on with his life. He remained friends with Slayer members, and when asked if he would work with them in the future, he replied "sure". Bostaph was temporarily replaced by original Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo, which later proved to be a permanent arrangement<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer  " /> until 2013, when the band announced he had replaced Lombardo for the second time.

=== Systematic (2003–2004) ===
Unwilling to give up music, Bostaph joined [[Systematic (band)|Systematic]] in 2003 – a band which he had previously formed with vocalist Tim Narducci and guitarist Adam Ruppel before recording Slayer's ''Diabolus in Musica''. Bostaph introduced the band to Slayer's manager – Rick Sales – to help the band gain notice. As the band needed a drummer in 2003, Bostaph was willing to help out.<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer  " />

Bostaph toured with Systematic for four months, although departed in 2004 stating: "I wasn't having very much fun and it's not for me."<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer " /> In 2003 Bostaph sustained an injury to his knee, while playing soccer. After finishing Systematics tour, Bostaph underwent surgery – not touching a drum kit for over a year until he received a phone call from Exodus members.<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer " />

=== Exodus (2005–2007) ===
[[File:Paul Bostaph2006.jpg|thumb|Bostaph with Exodus in 2006]]
Bostaph received a phone call from [[Exodus (band)|Exodus]]' manager, who asked him to join the band. Exodus bass guitarist Jack Gibson talked to guitarist [[Gary Holt (musician)|Gary Holt]] if they should recruit Bostaph – Holt knew Bostaph while Exodus toured with Forbidden, as both bands were from the [[San Francisco Bay Area]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=San Francisco |first=CBS |date=December 14, 2023 |title=Local thrash-metal heroes Death Angel hold sold-out holiday shows at Great American - CBS San Francisco |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/local-thrash-metal-heroes-death-angel-holiday-shows-forbidden-great-american-music-hall/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320132357/https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/local-thrash-metal-heroes-death-angel-holiday-shows-forbidden-great-american-music-hall/ |archive-date=March 20, 2024 |access-date=March 20, 2024 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> When Bostaph received the phone call, two members had already left Exodus, and drummer [[Tom Hunting]] was thinking about leaving. Bostaph knew how to play all the records except for ''[[Impact Is Imminent]]'', and recorded drums on the band's 2005 album ''[[Shovel Headed Kill Machine]]''.<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer  " />

Bostaph asserts the album is different from the band's previous albums; "It's so different because ''[[Bonded by Blood|Bonded...]]'' was such a landmark record, such a great record that…I watched the band the whole time and I think this is a more, probably, the most brutal record the band has done since ''Bonded by Blood''." Bostaph also says the chemistry between members was very different, due to three out of five members being replaced in one year; "it's a totally different band than before." The band toured for over a year promoting ''Shovel Headed Kill Machine'', and wished to enter the recording studio to record another as soon as possible.<ref name=" PAUL BOSTAPH of Exodus, ex-Slayer  " /> However, on March 28, 2007, Bostaph announced that he parted ways with Exodus; "They now have their original drummer [[Tom Hunting]] back in the band. I always said from the start if Tom ever wanted to come back, the drum throne is his. I have the greatest respect for Tom and his playing." Bostaph also announced he is no longer endorsing [[Tama Drums|TAMA]] drum kits, and is proud to represent [[Drum Workshop]] and their products.

=== Testament (2007–2011) ===
Bostaph was asked to play some shows for Testament in 1992, to help the band with some live dates they had committed to.  He accepted, even though he had already officially joined [[Slayer]] by this time.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://machinemusic.net/2020/11/29/pillars-of-the-90s-testament-talk-low-and-the-return-of-the-heavy/ |title=Pillars of the 90s: Testament talk Low and the Return of the Heavy|date=November 29, 2020}}</ref>  These shows temporarily reteamed Bostaph with his ex-[[Forbidden (band)]] bandmate [[Glen Alvelais]]. The November 27 show with this line-up at the Hollywood Palladium was captured on the Testament live EP ''[[Return to the Apocalyptic City]]''.

Testament's official website announced Bostaph rejoined the group in October 2007.<ref name="Former SLAYER/EXODUS Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH Looking For New Band ">{{cite web
 |title       = Former Slayer/Exodus Drummer Paul Bostaph Looking For New Band
 |publisher   = [[Blabbermouth.net]]
 |date        = March 28, 2007
|url         = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=69473
 |access-date  = April 10, 2007
 |url-status     = dead
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 |archive-date = May 25, 2024
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}}</ref> ''[[The Formation of Damnation]]'' was the first [[Testament (band)|Testament]] studio album of all new material in nine years, and the first to feature [[Alex Skolnick]] on guitar since 1992's ''[[The Ritual (Testament album)|The Ritual]]'', also the first to feature bassist Greg Christian since 1994's ''[[Low (Testament album)|Low]]'' was released on April 29, 2008. This is also the first full length Testament studio album to feature Bostaph on drums. This album was awarded the 2008 'Album of the Year' by the Metal Hammer Awards.

In June 2011, Testament began recording their next studio album, entitled ''[[Dark Roots of Earth]]'', expected to be released on April 27, 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123556 | title = Testament Cancels South American Tour | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = July 14, 2009 | access-date = July 27, 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090717033449/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123556 | archive-date = July 17, 2009 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> However, due to a "serious injury" (tendonitis in his wrist),<ref>{{cite web| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/5zRwz3p4T68| archive-date = December 5, 2021| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zRwz3p4T68| title = Paul Bostaph Pt. 1 What is a "serious injury"? | website=[[YouTube]]| date = September 13, 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Paul was not involved in the recording sessions; [[Gene Hoglan]] (who previously played on the band's 1997 album ''[[Demonic (album)|Demonic]]'') filled in for him. He was expected to rejoin Testament when they tour to support the album.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=159687 | title = Testament Recording New Album With Drummer Gene Hoglan | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = June 20, 2011 | access-date = June 20, 2011 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110624204046/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=159687 | archive-date = June 24, 2011 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> However, frontman [[Chuck Billy (vocalist)|Chuck Billy]] stated in December 2011 that Bostaph has left the band again.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=166716 | title = Drummer Paul Bostaph Quits Testament | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = December 1, 2011 | access-date = December 1, 2011 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111203005446/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=166716 | archive-date = December 3, 2011 | df = mdy-all }}</ref>

=== Return to Slayer (2013–2019) ===
[[File:Paul Bostaph with Slayer in 2013 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Bostaph with Slayer in 2013]]
On May 30, 2013, Slayer announced via their official Facebook page that Paul Bostaph had returned once again to replace long-time member Dave Lombardo behind the kit on a full-time basis.<ref>{{ cite web | url = https://www.facebook.com/slayer?fref=ts | title = SLAYER WELCOMES PAUL BOSTAPH BACK TO THE FOLD | website = [[Facebook]] | date = May 30, 2013}}</ref> He appeared on Slayer's twelfth and final studio album ''[[Repentless]]'', and stayed with the band until 2019, when they disbanded after finishing their [[Slayer Farewell Tour|final tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/there-is-not-a-chance-in-hell-slayer-will-ever-reunite-says-kerry-kings-wife/|title=There Is 'Not A Chance In Hell' SLAYER Will Ever Reunite, Says KERRY KING's Wife|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=December 2, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref>

=== Other projects ===
Bostaph is also a member of a tribute band called [[HAIL!]]. HAIL!'s rotating cast of members include [[Andreas Kisser]], [[Tim "Ripper" Owens]], [[David Ellefson]], [[Mike Portnoy]], [[Jimmy DeGrasso]] and [[Roy Mayorga]]. Ripper, DeGrasso, Ellefson and Kisser formed the band in late 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hailthemasses.com/theband/theband.aspx |title=Official Home of Hail! |publisher=Hailthemasses.com |date=April 27, 2009 |access-date=October 24, 2010}}</ref> The band, toured Europe in 2009 and in June 2010 HAIL! is on their second European tour with the following line-up: [[Andreas Kisser]], [[Tim "Ripper" Owens]], Paul Bostaph and [[James LoMenzo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hailthemasses.com/tourinfo/tour.aspx |title=Official Home of Hail! |publisher=Hailthemasses.com |date=April 27, 2009 |access-date=October 24, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=56225 |title=Hail! to Continue Tour Despite Paul Gray's Passing – in Metal News |publisher=Metal Underground.com |date=May 26, 2010 |access-date=October 24, 2010}}</ref> Due to the death of announced bassist [[Paul Gray (American musician)|Paul Gray]], LoMenzo agreed on only one day's notice to fly to Portugal and rescue the Rock in Rio Festival where HAIL! was scheduled to perform on May 30, 2010.

In 2013, Bostaph also worked with [[Geoff Tate]], who at that point had control of the [[Queensrÿche]] band name.  The subsequent album, [[Frequency Unknown]] saw Bostaph play on several of the tracks though he was not an official member of the band.

In addition, Bostaph played drums for the Bay Area metal band BlackGates from 2009 to 2014. The band also featured [[Dan Nelson]] on vocals and rhythm guitar. The band released a three-song EP in 2010, recorded and mixed by Tim Narducci of [[Systematic (band)|Systematic]]. Also released were the singles "Burn Eternal" (2012), and "Overcome" (2014).

Bostaph reunited with his former [[Slayer]] bandmate [[Kerry King]] on the latter's upcoming 2024 solo debut album, ''[[From Hell I Rise]]''.<ref name="Blabbermouth2024">{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-announces-lineup-of-solo-band-shares-first-single-idle-hands|title=KERRY KING Announces Lineup Of Solo Band, Shares First Single 'Idle Hands'|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=February 5, 2024|date=February 5, 2024}}</ref>

== Equipment ==
Bostaph currently endorses [[Yamaha Corporation|Yamaha]] drums, [[Remo]] drumheads, [[Paiste]] cymbals and [[Promark]] drumsticks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.paulbostaphdrums.com/endorsements|title = Endorsements}}</ref>

== Discography ==
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'''Slayer'''
* ''[[Divine Intervention (Slayer album)|Divine Intervention]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Live Intrusion]]'' (1995) <small>(live recording)</small>
* ''[[Undisputed Attitude]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Diabolus in Musica]]'' (1998)
* ''[[God Hates Us All]]'' (2001)
* ''[[War at the Warfield]]'' (2003) <small>(live recording)</small>
* ''[[Repentless]]'' (2015)
* ''[[The Repentless Killogy]]'' (2019) <small>(live recording)</small>

'''Forbidden'''
* ''[[Forbidden Evil (album)|Forbidden Evil]]'' (1988)
* ''Raw Evil: Live at the Dynamo'' (1989) <small>(live EP)</small>
* ''[[Twisted into Form (album)|Twisted into Form]]'' (1990)
* ''Point of No Return'' (1992) <small>(compilation)</small>

'''Testament'''
* ''[[Return to the Apocalyptic City]]'' (1993) <small>(EP of live tracks)</small>
* ''[[The Formation of Damnation]]'' (2008)

'''Kerry King'''
* ''[[From Hell I Rise]]'' (2024)

'''Queensrÿche featuring Geoff Tate'''
* ''[[Frequency Unknown]]'' (2013)

'''Exodus'''
* ''[[Shovel Headed Kill Machine]]'' (2005)

'''Systematic'''
* ''[[Pleasure to Burn (Systematic album)|Pleasure to Burn]]'' (2003)
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== References ==
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== External links ==
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* {{Official website}}

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