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In a career spanning two decades, drummer John Tempesta has built a body of work that's deservedly earned him a place among metal's most popular and well-respected players. Perhaps best known for his tenure with Rob Zombie - both in White Zombie and with Rob's solo project - John worked his way up through the drumming ranks, always looking for his next challenge and never resting on past achievements. With an extensive professional resume that includes gigs with Exodus, Testament, Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, Tony Iommi, Helmet and Scum of The Earth (which features John's brother, guitarist Mike Tempesta), John can currently be found touring the world behind the drum throne of The Cult.
As John Tempesta looks forward to recording the next Cult album in early 2007, followed by a full-scale world tour, he looks back on a career that's been richly rewarding both professionally and personally. "I've been able to do a lot of really cool stuff," says the drummer. "I've been able to record and tour with so many people I've always admired. I'm very fortunate, and there are so many great players out there, so I've been very lucky and blessed. If you believe in what you do, anything can happen. I always tell kids that come to clinics that you could be the most talented person but it's really about being at the right place at the right time and just being involved, going out and meeting people and going to shows. When your name gets around, that's when things happen."
- Gail Worley, October 2006
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