Paul Bostaph

Paul Bostaph
Bostaph in 2015
Bostaph in 2015
Background information
Birth namePaul Steven Bostaph
Born (1964-03-04) March 4, 1964 (age 60)
Newark, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Drummer
Years active1984–present
Member ofSlayer
Formerly of
Websitepaulbostaphdrums.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]

  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.