Rockstar Mayhem Festival

It would seem that Lombardo won't be playing the bands upcoming Australian dates according to his personal facebook page. I really hope this doesn't fuck things up with Slayer, like it did Black Sabbath.

This is Lombardo's statement if anyone wants to read it: 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 band millions 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 band mates know, and Tom and I hired auditors to figure out what happened, but I was denied access to detailed information and the necessary back up 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 sweat and blood. On top of this, I was told that I would not be paid until I signed a long form 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 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 pm as scheduled, but Kerry did not show. Rather, at 6:24 pm 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 3 of us original Slayer members. I look forward to seeing you in the future. Sincerely, Dave Lombardo

What a load of bullshit. It's pretty clear to me that Kerry and the rest of the band are pretty much screwing Dave over on the money issue. It looks like Tom wasn't really in the know either, but I'd be willing to bet they were going to find some pretty damning information about where the money was going, namely that Kerry (and probably Jeff as well) were more or less embezzling money with the help of management. Of course this is just wild speculation on my part. But I just don't see how Kerry could possibly be happy with a business model where the band is only making 10% of their gross. The band's management is clearly a joke. I think it is safe to say Dave will be out of the band one way or another, essentially being the fall guy in what looks like a massive scam.

no jeff or dave now only 1/2 of slayer. this is fucked up

Kerry King can eat a dick.

Forgot my six-string razor, hit the sky. Half way to Memphis 'fore I realized. Well I rang the information, my axe was cold. They said she rides the train to Oreoles.

It's always money. Give Lombardo is cut and be done with it already. I want slayer, not Kerry and friends.

I hope everyone remembers that this is th music INDUSTRY. There are going to be financial disputes that we dont like