Latest News
March 08 , 2012
THE CULT will be the musical guest on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Friday, May 18.
March 08 , 2012
The CULT will be performing at SXSW on the 17th and the new record, "Choice of Weapon" will be released on May 22nd.
January 12, 2012
The NAMM show 2012
On Friday the 20th John will be at the following booths:
Samson - 12:00
Tama - 3:00
The John Tempesta Store is now open.
September 23, 2011
Click here for more details.
John will tour with Testament this fall.
September 06, 2011
John will be heading out on the road with Testament this fall filling in for the ailing Paul Bostaph. Click here for more details.
Roland V-Drum National Championship
August 08, 2011
John alomg with Jim Keltner, Thomas Lang, Nate Morton, & Tony Braunagel will be celebrity judges at the Roland V-Drums National Championship on August 25th at the Sam Ash in Las Vegas, NV. Click here for more details about the event.
JT Checks In from the Studio
July 16, 2011
Lots of magic happening on the new Cult record. 2 new pics added to the Gallery.
JT Checks In from the Studio
July 12, 2011
Things are going good. Yesterday was more or less setup day. I have two different kits set ups so I have some variety. Got the White Tama Bubinga kit and the Ludwig Stainless steel kit. Trying out tons of different cymbals too.
Hit-Channel Interview
June 03, 2011
Hit Channel had the great luck to talk with one of the best modern drummers,The Cult’s John Tempesta (ex-Exodus,Testament,Rob Zombie,Helmet). John will play his first ever Greek concert in Sunday 5th June at Fuzz Club and we can’t hold our breath. Music is everything for him and read below the interesting things he told us:
HC: How the South America tour went? What are your expectations for the Europe tour?
JT: South America was great! There so musical and definitely some of the best crowds I've ever played to.
HC: How was working with Chris Goss? Is he the best producer you've worked with?
JT: Chris is amazing! I've always been a fan of his work with Masters of Reality. I love the records he's done with Kyss & Queens of the Stone Age so it's a pleasure to work with him. He's very easy to get along with and has a great ear.
In English Read more...
In Greek Read more...
Temple Of The Black Moon
May 24, 2011
Lo and truly behold! A hellish new band has emerged from the quagmire that is the extreme music scene.
Calling themselves the TEMPLE OF THE BLACK MOON, the group (who describe their output as "music for an evil film noir') are an eclectic stew of musicians/hell-raisers/miscreants in the ungainly form of Dani Filth (CRADLE OF FILTH), Rob Caggiano (ANTHRAX, THE DAMNED THINGS), King (formerly of GORGOROTH and OV HELL) and John Tempesta (formerly of WHITE ZOMBIE and now drumming with THE CULT).
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Day 3 of Pre-production
May 24, 2011
Day 2 of pre-production
May 23, 2011
Great Start.
Day 1 of pre-production
May 22, 2011
It's going to be a busy year.