Name: Rites of Percussion
Brand: Dave Lombardo

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IPC265LP

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Grey

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Cigar Smoke Vinyl

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-05

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PIAS

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Grey LP

IPC265LP2

Blood Sacrifice Vinyl

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0689230026532

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IPC265CD

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Artist

Dave Lombardo

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Metal

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Ipecac Recordings

Dave Lombardo is a Cuban American drummer, born on 16 February 1965 in Havana, Cuba. He is widely recognized for his exceptional talent and contributions to the music industry.

With an illustrious career spanning several decades, Dave has established himself as one of the most influential drummers in the world. His innovative style and unparalleled skill have earned him immense respect among musicians and fans alike.

Not only is Dave known for his technical prowess, but he also possesses a unique ability to infuse emotion into his performances. Whether it's with his iconic band or through various collaborations, he never fails to captivate audiences with his powerful rhythms and dynamic beats.

Ipecac Recordings, founded by Greg Werckman and Mike Patton in 1999, has been making waves in the music industry for over two decades. With a reputation for pushing boundaries and challenging conventions, this label has earned its slogan of "Making people sick since 1999".

During its early years, Ipecac Recordings faced challenges in reaching European audiences. Fans had to import their favorite releases from the label's website or American online stores. However, thanks to partnerships with Caroline Distribution and Southern Records between 2000 and 2006, European editions became more accessible.

In 2006, Ipecac signed an exclusive distribution deal with Fontana for both Europe and the USA. This milestone allowed the label to expand its reach even further and solidify its presence in the global music scene.

The first ever solo album from the legendary drummer. Dave Lombardo needs no introduction. His reputation as a drum innovator and musical bellwether is unsurpassed. Whether it was his decades-long tenure with thrash metal titans Slayer, his four-album stint with influential experimentalists Fantômas, or his work with prestigious composer/saxophonist John Zorn, Lombardo’s passion for, and spiritual connection to, sound transcends all boundaries. 

His long-awaited solo album Rites of Percussion is instinctual and cinematic. It’s not entirely a drum album, but it’s a drum album, the culmination of Lombardo’s experience, ambition, and tenacity. Throughout Lombardo’s 40-year career, he’s been foundational to, performed with, and been respected by artists from all walks of musical life. His stretches with Fantômas, Suicidal Tendencies, Testament, The Misfits, Grip Inc., Mr. Bungle, Dead Cross, and recently Venamoris (with his wife Paula) have earned him accolades. Certainly, the Recording Academy has also recognized Lombardo, awarding him two GRAMMY Award wins and four nominations. Finally, Lombardo has Rites of Percussion, an expression entirely of his own vision and design.

“It’s a combination of improvisational and composed music,” he says. “My ideas start freeform and as I develop them, they seemingly take on a life of their own. During the writing process for Rites of Percussion, everything developed slowly with layered instrumentation until I had a song that, in essence, spoke to me.” The album is a 13-song, 35-minute mind’s-eye reflection artfully crafted into wild rhythms, electrifying vibrations, and mesmeric soundscapes. In a way, it’s humbly of the same lineage as Mickey Hart’s Planet Drum, Tito Puente’s Top Percussion, and childhood favourite “Bonzo’s Montreux” by John Bonham. But it’s all distinctly Lombardo. Songs like “Initiatory Madness,” “Inner Sanctum,” “Maunder in Liminality,” and “Omiero” have a suspenseful air yet are always rife with expressive possibility. They’re verifiably kinetic.

Rites of Percussion

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