Cannibal Corpse’s Paul Mazurkiewicz: Dave Lombardo Was My Biggest Influence
Cannibal Corpse Drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz Credits Dave Lombardo as Biggest Influence
Legendary death metal drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz of Cannibal Corpse recently revealed his biggest musical influence in a new interview with “Reckless” Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast.
Mazurkiewicz, known for his ferocious drumming style, cited Slayer’s Dave Lombardo as his primary inspiration. “If it wasn’t for him, I probably wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing,” mazurkiewicz admitted. “He’s the king of thrash, double bass adn all that. Hearing him play in the mid-’80s, as a teenager just starting out, really solidified me wanting to play the way I play today.”
He went on to acknowledge the broader influence of thrash metal bands like Metallica, Slayer, Kreator, and Dark Angel, recognizing them as “forerunners of death metal and what we do in Cannibal Corpse.”
Maintaining the Metal Machine: Mazurkiewicz on Longevity and Physicality
After over three and a half decades of pummeling drums in one of death metal’s most iconic bands, Mazurkiewicz has defied the odds, maintaining his stamina and intensity.”Luckily,I’ve held up pretty good,” he shared. “I’m feeling fairly good for my age.And, Jeez, there’s a lot of times I think, ‘man, I’m playing better than I ever have been,’ wich is, I guess, a good thing.”
He attributes his longevity to a combination of factors: “You’ve gotta make those tweaks, you’ve gotta make those adjustments. You can’t just rely on young adrenaline and just pure fury, like you might have done when you were younger. So, you have to kind of maybe try to take care of yourself a little bit more so. I mean,it all comes down to the basics. The way I look at it anyways is if you can get good sleep,you stay hydrated,you eat fairly well and you practise,those are the main keys.”
Mazurkiewicz also acknowledges the role of genetics, stating, “Luckily, I guess I do have pretty decent genes in that regard were I never had any major ailments in that way.”
“Chaos Horrific”: Cannibal Corpse’s Latest Offering
The drummer’s comments come as Cannibal Corpse prepares to unleash their sixteenth studio album,”Chaos Horrific,” released in September 2023 via Metal Blade Records.
The album, a brutal testament to the band’s enduring legacy, continues their tradition of extreme lyrical content and relentless musical assault. Tracks like “Chaos Horrific,” “Summoned For Sacrifice,” and “Vengeful Invasion” delve into themes of zombie hordes, ritualistic sacrifice, and violent retribution.
With “Chaos Horrific,” Cannibal Corpse proves they remain at the forefront of death metal, their sound as ferocious and uncompromising as ever.
cannibal Corpse Drummer Credits Dave Lombardo as Biggest Influence
Legendary death metal drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz of Cannibal Corpse recently revealed his biggest musical influence in a new interview wiht “Reckless” Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast.
Mazurkiewicz, known for his ferocious drumming style, cited Slayer’s Dave Lombardo as his primary inspiration.”If it wasn’t for him, I probably wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing,” Mazurkiewicz admitted. “He’s the king of thrash, double bass and all that. Hearing him play in the mid-’80s, as a teenager just starting out, really solidified me wanting to play the way I play today.”
He went on to acknowledge the broader influence of thrash metal bands like Metallica, Slayer, Kreator, and Dark Angel, recognizing them as “forerunners of death metal and what we do in cannibal corpse.”
Sustaining his Metal Prowess: Longevity and Physicality
After over three and a half decades of pummeling drums in one of death metal’s most iconic bands, Mazurkiewicz has defied the odds, maintaining his stamina and intensity.
“Luckily, I’ve held up pretty good,” he shared.”I’m feeling fairly good for my age. And, Jeez, there’s a lot of times I think, ‘man, I’m playing better than I ever have been,’ which is, I guess, a good thing.”
He attributes his longevity to a combination of factors: “You’ve gotta make those tweaks, you’ve gotta make those adjustments. You can’t just rely on young adrenaline and just pure fury, like you might have done when you where younger. So, you have to kind of maybe try to take care of yourself a little bit more so. I mean,it all comes down to the basics. The way I look at it anyways is if you can get good sleep, you stay hydrated, you eat fairly well and you practise, those are the main keys.”
mazurkiewicz also acknowledges the role of genetics, stating, “Luckily, I guess I do have pretty decent genes in that regard where I never had any major ailments in that way.”
‘Chaos Horrific’: Cannibal Corpse’s Latest Offering
The drummer’s comments come as Cannibal Corpse prepares to unleash their sixteenth studio album, “Chaos Horrific,” released in September 2023 via Metal Blade Records.
The album, a brutal testament to the band’s enduring legacy, continues their tradition of extreme lyrical content and relentless musical assault. Tracks like “Chaos Horrific,” ”Summoned for Sacrifice,” and “Vengeful Invasion” delve into themes of zombie hordes, ritualistic sacrifice, and violent retribution.
With “Chaos Horrific,” Cannibal Corpse proves they remain at the forefront of death metal, their sound as ferocious and uncompromising as ever.