mPaul Bostaph Biography/ Wiki
Paul Steven Bostaph is a heavy metal drummer currently performing for the thrash metal band Slayer. His drumming career began in 1984 when he was 20 years old. He has since worked with bands like Forbidden, Exodus, Systematic, Testament, and BlackGates. Metal-Rules.com describes Bostaph as “a true professional and one of the best drummers on today’s metal music scene.”
Paul Bostaph Age | Birthday
Bostaph is 56 years old as of 2020, he was born on March 4, 1964, in Newark, California, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on July 4th every year. Paul will be 57 years old in March 4th, 2021.
Paul Bostaph Height
Paul Bostaph Education
Bostaph attended Newark Memorial High School, in Newark, California.
Paul Bostaph Parents
After doing our research, details about the American drummer’s parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Paul Bostaph Wife
Bostaph is not married but has been in a relationship with Jasmin St. Claire. Jasmin is a Virgin Islander American former pornographic actress known for her work as a professional wrestling personality, most notably for ECW. She has made appearances in the world of professional wrestling and such films as Communication Breakdown and National Lampoon’s Dorm.
Paul Bostaph Net Worth
Bostaph has a net worth of $1 million U.S dollars. His career as a drummer is the primary source of income performing for the thrash metal band Slayer.
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- Full Name: Paul Steven Bostaph
- Age/ How Old?: 57 years
- Date of Birth: March 4, 1964
- Place of Birth: Newark, California
- Education: Newark Memorial High School
- Birthday: March 4
- Nationality: American
- Movies: Slayer: Live Intrusion
- Married?: No
- Children/ Kids: To be updated
- Height/ How tall?: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85m)
- Weight: Average
- Profession: Drummer
- Net worth: $1 million
Paul Bostaph Early Career
Bostaph’s first intrigue was to play bass however he chose to play drums since he found a drum unit less expensive than a low pitch guitar. He moved toward shake music tuning in to the Beatles and the Beach Boys, however, AC/DC got him into shake drumming. He purchased his first drum unit at 15 and, in the wake of tuning in to Killers by Iron Maiden, he needed to turn into a metal drummer.
Different impacts incorporate groups like ELO, Blue Öyster Cult, cand Black Sabbath. His greatest drumming motivations are Phil Rudd, Clive Burr, Tommy Aldridge, Nicko McBrain, Cozy Powell, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Smith, Dave Lombardo, and Tommy Lee.
Paul Bostaph Systematic
Reluctant to surrender music, Bostaph joined Systematic in 2003. A band which he had recently shaped with vocalist Tim Narducci and guitarist Adam Ruppel before chronicle Slayer’s Diabolus in Musica. Bostaph acquainted the band with Slayer’s supervisor – Rick Sales – to enable the band to pick up notice. As the band required a drummer in 2003, Bostaph was happy to assist.
Bostaph visited with Systematic for four months, albeit left in 2004. In 2003 Bostaph continued damage to his knee while playing soccer. In the wake of completing Systematics visit, Bostaph experienced medical procedure – not contacting a drum pack for over a year until he got a telephone call from Exodus individuals
Paul Bostaph Other Projects
Bostaph is additionally an individual from a tribute band called HAIL!. HAIL’s! the pivoting cast of individuals. This incorporates Andreas Kisser, Tim “Ripper” Owens, David Ellefson, Mike Portnoy, Jimmy DeGrasso and Roy Mayorga. Ripper, DeGrasso, Ellefson, and Kisser shaped the band in late 2008.
The band visited Europe in 2009 and in June 2010 HAIL! is on their subsequent European visit with the accompanying line-up: Andreas Kisser, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Paul Bostaph and James LoMenzo. Because of the passing of declared bassist Paul Gray, LoMenzo conceded to just one day’s notice to travel to Portugal and salvage the Rock in Rio Festival where HAIL! was planned to perform on May 30, 2010.
Likewise, Bostaph played drums for the Bay Area metal band BlackGates from 2009 to 2014. The band additionally highlighted Dan Nelson on vocals and beat guitar. The band discharged a three-melody EP in 2010, recorded and blended by Tim Narducci of Systematic (band). Likewise discharged were the singles “Copy Eternal” (2012), and “Survive” (2014).
Paul Bostaph Return to Slayer
On May 30, 2013, Slayer announced via their official Facebook page that Paul Bostaph had returned once again to replace long-time member Dave Lombardo behind the kit on a full-time basis. He is featured on Slayer’s eleventh studio album Repentless.
Paul Bostaph Discography
-Divine Intervention (1994)
-Live Intrusion (1995)
-Undisputed Attitude (1996)
-Diabolus in Musica (1998)
-God Hates Us All (2001)
-War at the Warfield (2003)
-Repentless (2015)
-A pleasure to Burn (2003)
-Return to the Apocalyptic City (1993) (EP of live tracks)
-The Formation of Damnation (2008)
-Forbidden Evil (1988)
-Raw Evil: Live at the Dynamo (1989) (live EP)
-Twisted into Form (1990)
-Point of No Return (1992) (compilation)
-Shovel Headed Kill Machine (2005)
-Queensrÿche featuring Geoff Tate
-Frequency Unknown
Frequently Asked Questions About Paul Bostaph
Who is Bostaph?
Paul Steven Bostaph is a heavy metal drummer currently performing for the thrash metal band Slayer. His drumming career began in 1984 when he was 20 years old.
How old is Paul Bostaph?
Bostaph is 56 years old as of 2020, he was born on March 4, 1964, in Newark, California, United States of America.
How tall is Bostaph?
Bostaph stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85m).
Is Bostaph married?
Bostaph is not married but has been in a relationship with Jasmin St. Claire. Jasmin is a Virgin Islander American former pornographic actress known for her work as a professional wrestling personality, most notably for ECW.
How much is Bostaph worth?
Bostaph has a net worth of $1 million U.S dollars. His career as a drummer is the primary source of income performing for the thrash metal band Slayer.
Where does Paul live?
Bostaph resides in San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States. We shall upload pictures of his house once we have them.
Is Paul dead or alive?
Bostaph is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.