Philm is a relatively new band who has attracted new fans across the music world with their eclectic yet avant-garde sound. The trio of drummer Dave Lombardo, singer/guitarist Gerry Nestler, and bassist Pancho Tomaselli are slowly venturing around the globe and playing to new audiences everywhere they can possibly hit. While touring plans are being put into place, Lombardo admits Philm has not toured enough to his liking. “Not as much as I’d like to,” he said. “I want to continue to work and tour as much as possible. Things are developing and hopefully more shows ahead of us.”

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While Philm has mainly done select tour runs in Europe and South America, Lombardo has recently done drum clinics around the globe. His most recent appearance was in Brazil, where he has had huge success and a strong fan base in over the years. “Amazing. They were really, really good. Ten clinics in twelve days – a great time to connect with the Brazilian people, and enjoyed the culture and seeing all of the different cities that they have. It was a lot of fun. I can’t wait to go back. Philm is going to play in Brazil and also doing a cruise in Brazil with Sepultura. We have some shows in Chile and Argentina.”

Dave Lombardo

Speaking of Sepultura, he made a guest appearance on their latest full length release The Mediator Between The Head and the Hands Is The Heart, on the track “Obsessed.” “I was at the right place at the right time. I was walking down the beach with my daughter and my dog. I texted the producer and said ‘hey Ross [Robinson] – just giving you a hello. I’m out here at the beach. I’d like to go by and say hi.’ Very, very non chalant – just something random. His reply was ‘you wanna play drums?’ I said of course. When I got there, there were two drum sets set up and all of the Sepultura guys were there. It was great. It was really nice to see them.”

Interview By Rei Nishimoto