Gene Hoglan on the love for metal music - drumtalk [single strokes 39]

I guess everybody can relate to this unreleased bit with Mr. Gene Hoglan! How did you discover metal music and what was your journey like up until today?

[@nathanwalsh3028]

He is a very nice person. I met him a long time ago when he was in Death. Didn't know who he was. I just remember seeing this bohemith dude in combat boots using an artillery warshell as a effect bell. 😂😂😂 Then proceed to play some of the most brutal stuff I had ever heard at that time... Then proceeds to Play a beautiful 1/2 time shuffle. Followed by 50 ways to leave your lover. I worked at the bar...and being a drummer, it was probably one of the coolest shows i've ever seen... Plus 1 of the coolest people I had ever. Sound check was actually better than the show!!! Thanks again for all the tips Gene!!!

[@drumtalkofficial]

thank you for sharing that story!

[@the6ig6adwolf]

If Grohl is the "nicest" guy in rock, Hoglan is the nicest guy in metal. All Hail the Atomic Clock 🤘

[@Jeffmetal42]

Corpsegrinder is a good candidate for that category as well.

[@unkind78]

@@Jeffmetal42 so is Jeff Waters

[@chrisjenkins5749]

Gene has never been a benchmark. Gene is (arguably) hands down the Pinnacle of metal drummers on and off the stage.

[@thomascdrummer4954]

Love how Gene is locked in and making eye contact and listening 👂 💯💯

[@Jeffmetal42]

Absolute legend! 🤘

[@t3hgir]

for someone trying to master open handed playing -- Gene's tip of "airdrum to songs leading with your left hand" actually helps!

[@geise69]

It's so good to hear Gene talk about his background with music. You honestly can tell a little about a drummer with their open world of musical tastes by how they play. I was only a teenager when Dark Angel did Leave Scars, but man he was my drummer as a metal kid. I always looked up to him. He's such a nice dude. I do wish he'd stop being so damn busy and do something again with Devin Townsend. Lol! Thank you drumtalk for all these videos on my favorite drummers. Morgan Agren also one of them.

[@drumtalkofficial]

my pleasure buddy, glad you enjoy the regular episodes and those new old tiny bits 😀'Love Gene, love Morgan big time as well -- good people!

[@rhythmicbeast]

Absolute Legend 🤘🤘🤘🥁🥁🥁

[@lynnlovesmetal]

True brutality on the kit! Thanks I hope this sticks around for future metalheads to enjoy in year 2500. 💀🤘

[@mapleleafer74]

Why the fuck was it deleted???