Dave Lombardo, one of the most influential, innovative and prolific drummers of modern music, will release his debut solo album, “Rites Of Percussion”, on May 5 via Ipecac Recordings. The 13-track collection, previewed with today’s release of “Journey Of The Host”, is the result of a 40-year career that saw Lombardo rise to prominence as a co founder of SLAYER, earn two Grammy Awards, and expand his repertoire across genres. The Cuban born Lombardo‘s resume includes outings with the acrobatic, Mike Patton-led FANTÔMAS, the critically revered John Zorn, experimental hip-hop artist DJ Spooky and the resurrected punk icons MISFITS.