Dead Cross, the project of Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Misfits), Mike Patton (Faith No More, Tomahawk), Justin Pearson (The Locust, Retox, Head Wound City), and Michael Crain (Retox, Festival of Dead Deer, Kill the Capulets) will be releasing a self-titled album in August
Their self-titled debut is scheduled for release on Aug. 4 via Three One G.
Check out a column that Pearson contributed to SPB last August.
Pre-orders are available from the label now.
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Dead Cross consists of only four members. Vocalist Mike Patton, bassist Justin Pearson, guitarist Michael Crain and drummer Dave Lombardo. Between these four gentlemen, I could list the other bands they currently play in and meet my word count quota in less than five minutes. Suffice to say, these are not guys to rest on their laurels and the literal … Read more
When ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo announced a new hardcore project, this reviewer was on board. When Lombardo later announced that the new vocalist for his hardcore project would be none other than Mike Patton? Well, it's safe to say that it quickly became one of the most anticipated releases of 2017.But here's the thing with album anticipation - it can … Read more
Brian Amalfitano (Deaf Club) SPB: You also run a record store (which we’ve discussed). What is your all time favorite record (as in “the full vinyl package”)? Amalfitano: Wow, that’s a tough one. I mean, I own a record store (Spinning Plate Records) so I have a lot of great … Read more
Paula Lombardo (Venamoris) SPB: It sounds like you were hesitant to return to music performance. What about the response to Venamoris has surprised you most? Lombardo: Yes, I was hesitant. And now I’m left with the realization that my hesitancy was built on lies we tell ourselves. There have been … Read more
Dave Lombardo (Venamoris, Fantomas, ex-Slayer) SPB: You’re known as a drummer: what was the first instrument you learned to play (and what else you play overall)? Lombardo: The first instrument I learned to play was the marching drum. I was in 4th grade, I believe I was 9 years old. … Read more
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