Paul Bostaph

Paul Bostaph
Paul Bostaph
	Bostaph in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Paul Steven Bostaph
Born	March 4, 1964 (age 60); Newark, California, U.S.
Genres	Thrash metal; progressive metal;
Occupation	Drummer
Years active	1984–present
Member of	Slayer
Formerly of	Exodus; Forbidden; Systematic; Testament;
Website	paulbostaphdrums.com

Paul Steven Bostaph (born March 4, 1964^[1]) is an American drummer best known as a member of the thrash metal band Slayer, initially from 1992 to 2001, again from 2013 to 2019, and in 2024, after the reunion. His drumming career began in 1984 when he was 20 years old. In addition to Slayer, he has worked with bands such as 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".^[2]

^ "Slayer on Instagram: "Wishing Paul Bostaph a happy birthday today (it was actually yesterday) here in Boston, MA – 3/6/2016 @paulbostaphofficial @vaterdrumsticks…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
^ "Metal Rules". Metal Rules. February 4, 2007. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved October 24, 2010.

[1] "Slayer on Instagram: "Wishing Paul Bostaph a happy birthday today (it was actually yesterday) here in Boston, MA – 3/6/2016 @paulbostaphofficial @vaterdrumsticks…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.

[2] "Metal Rules". Metal Rules. February 4, 2007. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved October 24, 2010.

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