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unusual facts about John Tempesta


Behind the Player: Mike Inez

The DVD also includes Mike jamming the two tracks with The Cult's drummer John Tempesta, VideoTab that shows exactly how Mike plays his parts in the two songs, as well as other bonus material.


Impact Is Imminent

This is the first album to feature John Tempesta on drums and is the last studio album to feature Rob McKillop on bass, though he would appear on their next live album, Good Friendly Violent Fun, which was actually recorded live in 1989.

The Spitfire Collection

Of note is the number of musicians present on this compilation; there are five different drummers (Louie Clemente, Jon Dette, Gene Hoglan, Dave Lombardo, John Tempesta), three different bassists (Greg Christian, Steve DiGiorgio, Derrick Ramirez), and four different guitarists (Glen Alvelais, James Murphy, Eric Peterson, Alex Skolnick), though Peterson appears on all tracks.


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