Jeramie Kling
Jeramie Kling | |
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![]() Kling with Venom Inc. in 2019 | |
Background information | |
Born | 1982 (age 41–42) |
Genres | Death metal, heavy metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, audio engineer, tour manager |
Instrument(s) | Drums, guitar, vocals |
Years active | 2003–present |
Member of | The Absence, Ribspreader, Goregäng, Necromancing the Stone, Inhuman Condition, Overkill |
Formerly of | Venom Inc., Massacre |
Jeramie Kling (born 1982) is an American drummer, recording engineer, producer,[1] and live sound engineer for the metal bands The Absence and Venom Inc. He is also a member of Ribspreader (drums), Goregäng (guitar/lead vocals),[2] and Metal Blade act Necromancing the Stone.[3] Kling was a member of death metal band Massacre (drums/backing vocals) [4] from 2019 to 2020. In 2021, he formed the band Inhuman Condition with Massacre and Obituary bassist Terry Butler (ex-Death) and Taylor Nordberg.[5] In August 2024, Kling joined thrash metal band Overkill as touring drummer.[6]
Kling was a founding member of The Absence and played drums on four of their albums, From Your Grave (2005), Riders of the Plague (2007), Enemy Unbound (2010) and A Gift for the Obsessed (2018).[7][8][9] Enemy Unbound reached No. 55 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart following its release.[10] The Absence is currently signed to M-Theory Audio.[11]
Kling became a member of Venom Inc. in 2018 following the departure of original drummer Abaddon.[12][13] He uses the alias War Machine in that band. Kling departed Venom Inc. in 2023.[14]
Audio engineering
Kling has worked as a front of house audio engineer for metal bands such as Deicide, Kataklysm, Sepultura, Venom Inc. (prior to becoming a member), Exodus, Soilwork, and Arsis, among others.[15][16][17][18]
Equipment and endorsements
- Paiste cymbals[19]
- Aston microphones[20]
- Gator cases[21]
- KLOTZ cables [22]
- DDrum [23]
References
- ^ Jeramie Kling Discography. Discogs.com
- ^ "New Signing – Death Metal Entity GOREGӒNG with Members of SOILWORK, RIBSPREADER, VENOM INC." TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY, July 30, 2018, [1].
- ^ "Necromancing the Stone Signs to Metal Blade Records." Metal Blade Records RSS, https://www.metalblade.com/us/news/necromancing-the-stone-signs-to-metal-blade-records/.
- ^ "Massacre Announces New Lineup, Begins Work On Fourth Album – Blabbermouth.net". December 16, 2019.
- ^ "Former Massacre members unite in Inhuman Condition, Terry Butler (Obituary, Death) included." Brooklyn Vegan, February 15, 2021. [2]
- ^ "OVERKILL Recruits Ex-VENOM INC. Drummer JERAMIE KLING". Blabbermouth.net. August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ Blabbermouth. "THE ABSENCE Unveils Music Video For 'A Gift For The Obsessed' Title Track." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, January 20, 2018, [3]
- ^ Marlinski, Mike. "Interview: Jeramie Kling (The Absence, Necromancing the Stone)." The Metal Webzine, January 10, 2018, [4]
- ^ "Jeramie Kling – The Absence – Septic Testament – Exclusive SDM Drum Play-Through." Sick Drummer Magazine, September 23, 2016, [5]
- ^ Blabbermouth. "THE ABSENCE: 'Enemy Unbound' First-Week Sales Revealed." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, September 22, 2010, [6]
- ^ Blabbermouth. "THE ABSENCE Signs With M-THEORY AUDIO." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, October 4, 2017, [7]
- ^ Blabbermouth. "VENOM INC. Frontman Says Latest Split With Drummer ABADDON Has Turned Into 'A Bit Of A Mess'." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, September 18, 2018, [8]
- ^ Blabbermouth. "VENOM INC. Recruits THE ABSENCE Drummer For European Tour." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, March 6, 2018, [9]
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (November 11, 2023). "Drummer JERAMIE KLING Splits With VENOM INC". Metal Injection. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Blabbermouth. "KREATOR To Tour Europe With SEPULTURA, SOILWORK, ABORTED." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, May 11, 2016, [10]
- ^ "THRASH DOMINATION 2018(TESTAMENT,EXODUS,WARBRINGER) – METAL JAPAN Live/Event Information". heavy-metal.jp. Archived from the original on February 20, 2018. Archived February 20, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Blabbermouth. "KREATOR To Take Part In Japan's 'Thrash Domination' With TESTAMENT, EXODUS." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, April 20, 2009, https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kreator-to-take-part-in-japan-s-thrash-domination-with-testament-exodus/
- ^ Allen, Tracy. "Overkill Leads Onslaught at Rock and Shock 2014 Worcester, MA 10-17-14 w/ Rocking Dead, Battlecross & Arsis." Cryptic Rock, November 7, 2014, [11]
- ^ "Paiste: Artists-> Jeramie Kling (Image)". Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ "Jeramie Kling".
- ^ "Gator Cases Artist Interview Series – Episode 9 – Jeramie Kling." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXEnq-kD3fQ
- ^ "Jeramie Kling".
- ^ "Artists | ddrum".
External links
Media related to Jeramie Kling at Wikimedia Commons