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.

" 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.

Bostaph played drums for Forbidden from 1985 – 1992, playing on their first two studio albums, Forbidden Evil and Twisted into Form.

Bostaph asserts the album is different from the band's previous albums ; " It ’ s so different because 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.

is on their second European tour with the following line-up: Andreas Kisser, Tim " Ripper " Owens, Paul Bostaph and James LoMenzo.

In July 2007, the band played a show at Jaxx Nightclub in Springfield, Virginia, with Paul Bostaph filling in on drum duties.

Slayer auditioned Bostaph with nine songs, and he made only one error on " Angel of Death ".

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.

Unwilling to give up music, Bostaph joined 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 toured with Systematic for four months, although departed in 2004 stating: " I wasn ’ t having very much fun and it ’ s not for me.

Exodus bassist Jack Gibson talked to guitarist 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.

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.

is on their second European tour with the following line-up: Andreas Kisser, Tim " Ripper " Owens, Paul Bostaph and James LoMenzo.

Along with Death Angel, Defiance, Testament and Exodus ( the latter of the two have featured original Forbidden drummer Paul Bostaph ), they are one of the most successful Bay Area thrash metal bands and earned a growing fan-base in the underground music community and critical acclaim, with their debut album Forbidden Evil ( 1988 ) described by critics as a classic thrash metal album.

Hunting was replaced with Paul Bostaph who had previously played with Slayer and Testament.

is on their second European tour with the following line-up: Andreas Kisser, Tim " Ripper " Owens, Paul Bostaph and James LoMenzo.

* 1964 – Paul Bostaph, American drummer ( Forbidden, Slayer and Systematic )

Soon after, Alvelais quit the band and Paul Bostaph departed to join Slayer.

Dette departed temporarily to join Slayer to replace Bostaph, also a former member of Testament.

After auditioning several drummers and listening to hundreds of demo tapes, Bostaph was recommended by Slayer guitarist Kerry King's guitar technician.

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 melodic.

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.

Bostaph was temporarily replaced by original Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo, this later proved to be a permanent arrangement.

After a few temporary fill-in drummers, former Slayer drummer Paul Bostaph joined Systematic in 2002.

Oakland native Jeff Hanneman was a founding Slayer member ; Paul Bostaph ( formerly of Forbidden, and later Exodus and Testament ) had been Slayer's full-time drummer for the balance of the 1990s.

Paul Steven Bostaph ( born on March 6, 1963 in San Francisco, California ) is a heavy metal drummer.

" Bostaph also announced he is no longer endorsing TAMA drum kits, and is proud to represent Drum Workshop and their products.

This is also the first full length Testament studio album to feature Paul Bostaph on drums.

Bostaph is also a member of a tribute band called " HAIL !".

#" Divine Intervention " ( Araya, Bostaph, Hanneman, King ) — 5: 33

Released on September 27, 1994 through American Recordings, it was their first album featuring Paul Bostaph, replacing the band's original drummer Dave Lombardo.

's rotating cast of members include Owens, Andreas Kisser, Paul Bostaph, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Jimmy DeGrasso and Roy Mayorga.

In 1993, Skolnick and Clemente were temporarily replaced by Forbidden members Glen Alvelais and Paul Bostaph, respectively.

In 2004, the band changed their lineup once again for their summer festival live appearances, and Jon Allen was replaced by Paul Bostaph, returning to the band for a second stint after a decade's absence.

It was later confirmed that Bostaph would be officially returning to the band to record the new album.

Metal-Rules. com describes Bostaph as " a true professional and one of the best drummers on today's metal music scene.

Bostaph attended Newark Memorial High School, in Newark, California.

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.

" 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.

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.