John Tempesta
Encyclopedia
John Tempesta is a heavy metal drummer who has worked several bands including: Exodus
, Testament
and White Zombie
. He also played with former White Zombie singer Rob Zombie
as a solo artist and served as drum technician for heavy metal band Anthrax
earlier in his career. He is referenced in the band's rendition of "Friggin' in the Riggin'
," with lyrics about the band's crew members.
In 2000, he played drums on the song "Meat", off of Tony Iommi
's self-titled solo album
.
He played with the band Helmet
in 2004-2005.
In October 2004, he recorded with the band Scum of the Earth, composed of John and his brother Mike Tempesta
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 by The Cult
.
Exodus (band)
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1980 in Richmond, California. Spanning a career of over 30 years, Exodus has gone through numerous lineup changes, two extended hiatuses, and the deaths of two former band members. Guitarist Gary Holt remains the only constant member of the band,...
, Testament
Testament (band)
Testament is an American metal band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1983. They are often credited as one of the most popular bands of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
and White Zombie
White Zombie
White Zombie was a Grammy Award-nominated American heavy metal band. Based in New York City, White Zombie was originally a noise rock band. White Zombie are better-known for their later heavy metal-oriented sound...
. He also played with former White Zombie singer Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
as a solo artist and served as drum technician for heavy metal band Anthrax
Anthrax (band)
Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981. Founded by guitarists Scott Ian and Danny Lilker, the band has since released ten studio albums and 20 singles, and an EP featuring Public Enemy. The band was one of the most popular of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
earlier in his career. He is referenced in the band's rendition of "Friggin' in the Riggin'
Good Ship Venus
"Good Ship Venus", also known as "Friggin' in the Riggin", is a bawdy drinking song devised to shock with ever increasingly lewd and debauched sexual descriptions of the eponymous ship's loose moralled crew. The tune usually used is "In and Out the Windows".- Lyrics :The lyrics exist in numerous...
," with lyrics about the band's crew members.
In 2000, he played drums on the song "Meat", off of Tony Iommi
Tony Iommi
Anthony Frank "Tony" Iommi is an English guitarist and songwriter best known as the founding member of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, and its sole continual member through multiple personnel changes.Iommi is widely recognised as one of the most important and influential guitarists in...
's self-titled solo album
Iommi (album)
Iommi is a heavy metal album by Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi and myriad guest musicians and vocalists, including:*Henry Rollins of Black Flag and Rollins Band*Skin of Skunk Anansie*Brian May of Queen*Dave Grohl of Nirvana and the Foo Fighters...
.
He played with the band Helmet
Helmet (band)
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member....
in 2004-2005.
In October 2004, he recorded with the band Scum of the Earth, composed of John and his brother Mike Tempesta
Mike Tempesta
Mike Tempesta is a rock guitarist. He also goes by the moniker "M.33". He was a member of Human Waste Project, and later a member of Powerman 5000 until his departure in 2005. He performed on the debut album of Scum of the Earth, once again with his brother John Tempesta, and has since left the...
who was formerly the guitarist of Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000 is an American Metal band formed in 1991. Through the span of over two decades, the group has released several albums and gained their highest commercial success with 1999's science fiction themed Tonight the Stars Revolt!...
, Riggs
Mike Riggs
Mike Riggs, a.k.a. Riggs, is a heavy-metal guitarist born April 23, 1971 in Ozark, Arkansas. Highlights in career include his guitar work for Rob Zombie's first two solo albums and currently his skills as a guitarist, vocalist, and producer for Scum of the Earth.-Career history:His career as a...
(former Rob Zombie guitarist), John Dolmayan
John Dolmayan
John William Dolmayan is a Lebanese-born Armenian-American songwriter and drummer. He is best known as the drummer of System of a Down. Dolmayan is also the drummer for the band Scars on Broadway and Indicator....
(System of a Down
System of a Down
System of a Down, also known by the acronym SOAD and often shortened to System, is a rock band from Southern California. The band was formed in 1994. It consists of Serj Tankian , Daron Malakian , Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan...
), Seven, and Clay Campbell released Blah...Blah...Blah...Love Songs for the New Millennium
Blah...Blah...Blah...Love Songs for the New Millennium
Blah...Blah...Blah...Love Songs for the New Millennium is the first album by heavy metal band Scum of the Earth.-Track listing:# "I Am the Scum" – 3:16# "Bloodsukinfreakshow" – 2:33# "Get Your Dead On" – 3:56# "Little Spider" – 3:48...
, 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 by The Cult
The Cult
The Cult are a British rock band that was formed in 1983. They gained a dedicated following in Britain in the mid 1980s as a post-punk band with singles such as "She Sells Sanctuary", before breaking mainstream in the United States in the late 1980s as a hard rock band with singles such as "Love...
.
With Exodus
- Impact is ImminentImpact is ImminentImpact Is Imminent is the fourth album by thrash metal band Exodus and their first with Capitol Records. This is the first album to feature John Tempesta on drums and is the last studio album to feature Rob McKillop on bass, though he would appear on their next live album, "Good Friendly Violent...
(1990) - Good Friendly Violent FunGood Friendly Violent FunGood Friendly Violent Fun is a live album by thrash metal band Exodus.-Track listing:# Fabulous Disaster - 5:46# Chemi-Kill - 6:09# 'Til Death Do Us Part - 5:07# The Toxic Waltz - 4:39# Cajun Hell - 5:55# Corruption - 5:37# Brain Dead - 4:31...
(1991) - Force of HabitForce of Habit-Band line-up:*Steve "Zetro" Souza - Vocals*Gary Holt - Guitars*Rick Hunolt - Guitars*Michael Butler - Bass*John Tempesta - Drums-Credits:* Recorded at Battery Studios, London, UK* Produced and engineered by Chris Tsangarides...
(1992)
With Testament
- Return to the Apocalyptic CityReturn to the Apocalyptic CityReturn to the Apocalyptic City is an EP released by Testament in 1993.-Track listing:# "Over the Wall" 5:28# "So Many Lies" 6:13# "Haunting" 4:28# "Disciples of the Watch" 4:38# "Reign of Terror" 4:48...
(1993) - LowLow (Testament album)Low is the sixth album by American heavy metal band Testament. It was released in 1994. It was the first album without lead guitarist Alex Skolnick or drummer Louie Clemente, who were replaced by James Murphy and John Tempesta, respectively...
(1994) - First Strike Still DeadlyFirst Strike Still DeadlyFirst Strike Still Deadly is an album released by Testament in 2001. It consists of re-recordings of songs released on The Legacy and The New Order, as well as a re-recording of "Reign of Terror", which was originally on Legacy's Demo 1 and was also a b-side from the "Trial by Fire" single...
(2001) - Live in LondonLive in London (Testament)Live in London is a live Testament album that was released on November 1, 2005 on CD and DVD. It features the original Testament line up of Chuck Billy, Greg Christian, Louie Clemente, Eric Peterson, and Alex Skolnick, although John Tempesta drums from the beginning of the show up to Trial By Fire...
(2005)
With White Zombie
- Astro Creep: 2000Astro Creep: 2000 - Songs of Love, Destruction and Other Synthetic Delusions of the Electric Head-Band members:*John Tempesta – Drums*J. – Guitar*Sean Yseult – Bass, Art Direction*Rob Zombie – Vocals, Art Direction, Illustrations-Technical crew:*Charlie Clouser – Programming, Keyboards*Terry Date – Producer, Mixing...
(1995)
With Rob Zombie
- Hellbilly DeluxeHellbilly Deluxe* Danny Lohner - Additional Guitar on Meet the Creeper.* Tommy Lee - Drums on Meet the Creeper.-Chart positions:AlbumSingles...
(1998) - The Sinister UrgeThe Sinister Urge (album)-Credits:* Tom Baker - Mastering* Evelyne Bennu - Female Vocals* Blasko - Bass* Dan Burns - Assistant Engineer* Chris Chaney - Additional Bass* Marina Chavez - Photos* Josh Freese - Additional Drums* Gary Grant - Horns* Emm Gryner - Female Vocals...
(2001) - Past, Present & FuturePast, Present & FutureLyrics1 Richard Raymond Finch, Harry Wayne Casey2 Lionel B. Richie, Ronald LaPread, Walter Orange, Milan Williams, Thomas McClary, William King3 Jeffrey Hyman, John Cummings, Douglas Colvin, Thomas Erdelyi...
(2003) - The Best of Rob Zombie (2006)