Gene and Devin writing Oh My Fucking God in 10 minutes while the KoRn guys listen at the door going 'wtf is going on in here..?' is my new favorite story
Don't know if you are aware, but Gene has a live streaming channel on Twitch. He is such a cool and sincere guy, and you can communicate with him directly on his channel.
Gene is just the best. I fucking love Strapping Young Lad precisely because it had some of the most groovy and brutal drums I'd ever heard. Skeksis is like metal drumming perfection
Man Gene is probably my favorite drummers, this is sweet hearing him talk about his legacy here. I honestly will say Demonic is hands down my favorite Testament album followed closely by The Gathering, I wish Testament would play Demonic songs live
Demonic is an odd choice for a favorite lol. Dave Lombardo was their drummer when I saw them a couple months back and they played at least 2 songs off the Gathering.
I listen to the song Hatreds Rise like once a month for all these years. Some of the other songs aren't as good, but that song really stands out. Slashing through the fight before him, dressed in the armor of the dead!
"Demonic" is not my favourite Testament album, but the 1st one i ever heard of Testament's albums. "Demonic" will always hve a special place for me in that regard. "The Gathering" is easily my favourite & probably the best album they hve ever released. Just a classic from start to finish.
Symbolic is at the top of the list when it comes time list the greatest recorded drum performance in history. It's that good. Gene is epic. The second you hear him, you know who it is. I think his cymbal work is second to none. Just try and play it and hit all those accents.
I got to see Fear Factory for the first time ever when Gene was playing. I walked to him and ask him for his autograph. He looked at me and say...."you know we can be brothers"? I told him "it was my privilege, as a fan, for him to even think that? He made my experience memorable. Then I was 6"1 , 350lbs, long black hair. :)
When I had a radio show, I was lucky enough to interview Gene when SYL played on the Alien tour around 2004, and he was (and still is) the Nicest guy in the business bar none! its always a pleasure to hear him speak. he literally has so many stories he could tell and I have never heard him have a bad word to say about anyone....well.. He did call me a fat bastard at Bloodstock in 2010..., but look at that face.. how can you not love that punum?!
So much love for Gene!! He is the Steve Gadd of metal drumming. His memory still blows me away. How does one remember all that? Completely forgot he played in Fear Factory. Thanks for This, thoroughly enjoyed it.
I got to meet Gene while touring with Death in 1993 in Santa Clara. Craig Locicero (forbidden) was playing in place of Andy LaRocque. Awesome show to say the least and seeing Gene do his thing with Chuck growling up front. A show that I'll never forget.
Gene, Dave and Gar are still to this day my Big 3. I was much more influenced as a guitar player listening to those drummers. I played the 6-string as if I was playing drums. God bless these guys!
In my humble opinion the topic of Fear Factory is a mess and even more controversial and divisive than for example Sepultura or Pantera or other bands you could name. As a young death metal drummer Raymond Herrera was one of my favourites and his drumming was such an pioneering integral iconic part of the Fear Factory sound, that could only later could be replicated by others. While Hoglan is probably the most legendary and greatest metal drummer ever and Mechanise is a good album with Hoglan being there personally it felt like something was missing and FF were jumping on the Hoglan bandwagon. Damn shame.
I'm being into metal for over 20 years at this point and *SYMBOLIC* has still absolute best sound production to me. Especially in drums department. So aerial, atmospheric, though strong and punchy... And those beats in Zero Tolerance, Perennial Quest (BTW I did guitar cover of it on 8-string on my channel), etc... Fantastic. One of the best drummers among persons and one of the best persons among drummers!
It's uncanny how many great albums, with different bands in different eras, Gene has played on. It's like he is a time traveler from the future who wanted to go back and play on his favorite metal albums. As a fan of Testament, Dark Angel, Death, and Devin...thank you for all the great songs!
Damn, I don't know when Gene lost weight but the dude's looking good. Such an amazing drummer. Even though he's very renown he still feels overlooked for some reason when people talk about great drummers.
Genes work on Galaktikon I and II are some of my favorite drumming moments in all of music. On My Way is an absolute beast of a track, and there’s even a play through version of it on RUclips floating around. Don’t sleep on Galaktikon, its amazing and Gene makes it even more amazing with his drums.
Gene’s fill coming into the final chorus of All Hail the New Flesh (the one where it sounds like a kettle drum or something) is one of my favourite parts in all metal.
All of genes work on those strapping records is the best parts of metal. The meeting of a guy who really understands drums and how they should fit in a song (devy) and a guy who can play anything and knows how to make extreme metal drumming dynamic (gene) has never been topped in metal imo. It was close when devy worked with dirk verbeuren on deconstruction, but dirks signature style comes out of that a lot where’s Gene just integrates perfectly with Devin. I want them to work together again really bad.
Chuck used tapes... I still do. Even for album recordings, sometimes, running things through an old tape deck, really ads that old school sound... Band mates though, thinks i'm mad when i bring my guitar riff tapes ;)
The thought of seeing and hearing this humble man blasting away on the drums for the next 25 years, just fills me with pure happiness! Good for him he is living the lifestyle to achieve this. Go, Gene!
This is a crash course in the life of one of the most talented drummers ever. Great anecdotes, great person. It's a shame that he and Chuck Schuldiner were not as close as we desired but the material they did together, resonantes in our souls for ever!!!!!
"Alien" is a great album but the SYL classic is "City". A really great album also if you are pissed off & hating the world. Also the 1st album I heard Gene on.
I think what makes this interesting is Gene has played (and had a significant impact) on many iconic metal records from many different groups. A lot of the guys you’ve mentioned are awesome, but have been in only one or two major bands their entire careers. It would just be them talking about their own bands for 30 minutes or so. Could still be interesting, but this is cool because Gene not only has stories about himself, but about so many other iconic metal musicians.
Gene is, funnily enough, a Death Metal Drummer that has seemingly been Divinely Guided throughout his life/career, if you know what I mean. Massive Respect, as always, to Gene Hoglan. A certified GOAT drummer, period. Also, speaking of the Human album, shoutout to Sean Reinert (RIP💔). Godspeed, and Goodwill. You are the only Drummer to bring me to tears 🙌 🙏 💗
Amazing to hear chuck's influence on the whole genre and helped gene finding and trying out new things in metal drumming that most iconic gene's albums were inspired by death albums
Wow, this was incredible. Gene Hoglan has always been one of my favorite drummers and it's great to hear him shed some light on these amazing projects. Speaking of, if you haven't heard the Mechanism album Horrific Inspired with him drumming, check it out!! Hall of the Gods especially; the drumming, riffing and vocals are off the hook \m/
damn, Gene lost a shit ton of weight. good for him. he looks like a whole nother person. wow. amazing. one of the greatest thrash drummers of all time. one of my favs from back in the Dark Angel days. Him, Lombardo and Hunting.
Great interview, BUT these things would be so much more interesting to hear a small sample of the songs/sounds he is talking about. Without that, it’s kind of pointless.
My dude! Saw them on that tour at Trent Poly, the Notts crowd were nuts & taking the piss, ‘who ate all the pies’ kinda shit and Gene fronted the whole place on the Mike, had us all laughing within seconds. Top bloke, true legend.
He's the best metal drummer ever. This guy has feeling and technique when he's playing. It's very rare when a drummer has those 2 qualities at the same time. He's the best. Btw Opeth needs a new drummer, it's your time there Gene.
First discovered him through Dethklok around 2009 and was instantly hooked. Met him briefly at a Testament show in 2012 and had just enough time to tell him how influential he was for me and talk a bit about Dethklok. I realized that him and I both come from a similar background, ambidextrous playing, leading double kick patterns with the left foot and being self taught learning everything by ear / air drumming. Everything he does is the definition serving the song and I owe my ability to play tastefully to him. Such an amazing dude and I'm glad to see him looking so good and healthy now.
Gene is not how youd picture a guy who plays all the music he has written. Literally the most down to earth dude. Every interview you can get with him we're here for it.
I was bummed he didn't talk about the 2008 Zimmers Hole album, (While you shouting at the devil...) . That was an awesome album. That band was all of Strapping Young Lad minus Devin. But Devin produced the album. A guy named Chris (The Heathen) was the vocalist.
Awesome to hear his story in his own words. I had a chance to meet him a few months back at a Cannibal Corpse show. He was just hanging out with fans in the merch area. Super humble dude and one of the best drummers in metal for sure
Seriously, Gene was who I always wanted to be as a drummer growing up. I never wanted to be famous. Outside of the percussion and the speed/thrash/death metal world, not many people know the name Gene Hoglan, but in the industry he is a legend and is one of the most respected studio percussionists of all time. That was what I wanted, not to be famous, but to be a respected studio guy. Obviously my dream never panned out. I ended up joining the Navy pretty much just so I could survive and ended up doing 20 years. I never stopped playing, but it was just hobby I love and no longer a career goal. I have loved Gene since the 80's, but the joy I felt when Metalocolypse/Dethklok came out and I found that Brendan and Gene were the main song writers was huge (were the fuck is season 4 already)!
Man, he looks good. Most people who lose a lot of weight wind up looking much older. Gene’s done very well. Makes me happy his heart didn’t wind up giving out.
His work with Brendon Small is epic. I have the Galaktikon album on a disc that is in my car right now. Solid guy, top of the food chain drummer and musician. Just having Gene on your channel is worth a like and sub on it's own
I met Gene on symbolic tour in Atlanta. He was so cool and the set was amazing. I loved dark angel. From earlier material he has always been one of my favorite drummers. I had no idea about all he had done up to present. Now I have to go listen to all the albums I didn't catch. This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen!
This Man is one my idols on the drums and very well spoken too. Dark Angel, the couple Death records, the few Testament records (I Love Demonic) just to name a few... sooooo good. The Human click track! Big Fan. Ps: Ive seen Testament live many many many times in my days... hes bang on about Chucks voice.
As a drummer myself, Gene has been my absolute favorite every since Individual Thought Patterns came out. The way he incorporated the bells and splash's into his drum rolls just blew me away! I have followed his career pretty close every since. This video is a great piece of metal history. The guy is so personable! Thanks for this upload!
That gang shout on the first Slayer album means more to him than his time in Fear Factory obviously. Would have enjoyed hearing his thoughts on the Tenet album. I enjoyed his drums on that album, but I hated his drum sound on Brotherhood of the Snake
Looking good, Gene! Such a soft spoken guy, was very happy that you worked with and toured with Testament. Probably not the most challenging material, but you and Steve fit so well. Nothing but the best for you in your future endeavors!
Hi Gene Hoglan actually i listen a los of times dark Angel, and im a fan from Death and i have to say to you, so sorry because i didnt knew it about you... but after listen you name and check your CDs ( albums) i have to say to you you are a fucking Master, really sorry i was Just focus with Chuck and Steve. You are a great musician 🥰
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Well-spoken, chilled out, incredibly knowledgable and god tier metal drummer. Could listen to this man talk drums and music all day.
100%
I totally agree. He seems super cool. I've heard his drumming throughout the years and it's cool to hear him talk.
Guy is the king. So glad I got to meet him around 2007 at a Misery Signals show. So happy to see him looking so healthy and happy, still!
@@dovkushnir7808 the “Gene Slimmons” Nick name made me laugh!!!! I’m definitely going to look into those super foods he talks about and recommends.
The drive on Mechanize is brutal.
Gene and Devin writing Oh My Fucking God in 10 minutes while the KoRn guys listen at the door going 'wtf is going on in here..?' is my new favorite story
Gene seems like such a genuine and kind person but is the most metal drummer in the world. Sheesh, what a discography.
Are you implying that he is human ?
Spot on……
Don't know if you are aware, but Gene has a live streaming channel on Twitch. He is such a cool and sincere guy, and you can communicate with him directly on his channel.
Yeah makes me regret not speaking with him longer when he introduced me to chuck, Detriot thought patterns w/sacrifice and gorefest flawless
Saw him drumming for Strapping Young Lad for their ‘City’ tour. Scared the absolute shit outta me. Absolutely terrifyingly talented dude
Bro I saw him play with SYL and then fill in for opeth on the same night. Absolute beast!
I remember that tour
@@johnsnider2956 wow that must’ve been great!
@@johnsnider2956 sounds of the underground 2005…that tour ruled
Gene looking better than ever!
He really is I'm glad for him hopefully he added years to his life losing weight and taking care of himself
Was thinking the same, he looks so good these days, healthiest he's ever looked. So great to see for such a good dude.
Gene is just the best. I fucking love Strapping Young Lad precisely because it had some of the most groovy and brutal drums I'd ever heard. Skeksis is like metal drumming perfection
His SYL work is god tier
Man Gene is probably my favorite drummers, this is sweet hearing him talk about his legacy here.
I honestly will say Demonic is hands down my favorite Testament album followed closely by The Gathering, I wish Testament would play Demonic songs live
Demonic is an odd choice for a favorite lol. Dave Lombardo was their drummer when I saw them a couple months back and they played at least 2 songs off the Gathering.
Some of the songs on ‘Demonic’ are fabulous, but I struggle to listen to that album because of the production quality.
I listen to the song Hatreds Rise like once a month for all these years. Some of the other songs aren't as good, but that song really stands out. Slashing through the fight before him, dressed in the armor of the dead!
Brought a smile to my face when Gene praised how good Demonic was - it cops a lot of unfair hate I feel.
"Demonic" is not my favourite Testament album, but the 1st one i ever heard of Testament's albums. "Demonic" will always hve a special place for me in that regard. "The Gathering" is easily my favourite & probably the best album they hve ever released. Just a classic from start to finish.
Symbolic is at the top of the list when it comes time list the greatest recorded drum performance in history. It's that good. Gene is epic. The second you hear him, you know who it is. I think his cymbal work is second to none. Just try and play it and hit all those accents.
100%. It's my fav album, and Gene's performance here is perfection.
" Overactive Imagination " for myself but,.... anything with Chuck & Gene,...
@@elfurreto fully agree. Individual Thoughts Patterns doesn't get enough love.
@@harryhirsch2677 Hell Yeah. Nothing is everything is one of my all time favourite death tracks
Sean Reinert was a better drummer. Human is otherworldly
Such a laid back guy. Opeth be like "hey, we sent our drummer home for reasons, can you play?", and he's like "sure thing, lol".
I got to see Fear Factory for the first time ever when Gene was playing. I walked to him and ask him for his autograph. He looked at me and say...."you know we can be brothers"? I told him "it was my privilege, as a fan, for him to even think that? He made my experience memorable.
Then I was 6"1 , 350lbs, long black hair. :)
Man I would pay thousands of dollars to see Gene play Skeksis in his 70s. That would be bad fucking ass!
Gene’s work with SYL is just the stuff of legend.
That Dethklok album is a masterpiece, that's wild how quickly they wrote the songs 😆🖤🤘
I can listen to Uncle Gene talking about music and drums for hours. Always seems like the best dude ever!
he's on twitch
@Dinis Campos lol
When I had a radio show, I was lucky enough to interview Gene when SYL played on the Alien tour around 2004, and he was (and still is) the Nicest guy in the business bar none! its always a pleasure to hear him speak. he literally has so many stories he could tell and I have never heard him have a bad word to say about anyone....well.. He did call me a fat bastard at Bloodstock in 2010..., but look at that face.. how can you not love that punum?!
So much love for Gene!! He is the Steve Gadd of metal drumming.
His memory still blows me away. How does one remember all that?
Completely forgot he played in Fear Factory.
Thanks for This, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Hey! You changed ma life with Strapping Young Lad :) All the very very best!
I got to meet Gene while touring with Death in 1993 in Santa Clara. Craig Locicero (forbidden) was playing in place of Andy LaRocque. Awesome show to say the least and seeing Gene do his thing with Chuck growling up front. A show that I'll never forget.
OG here. That is sick! Forbidden is sick. Andy LaRocque with King Diamond is sick! Gene is sick! Dude! Wish I was there! \m/
cant believe they threw itp together in 3 weeks wtf
Gene, Dave and Gar are still to this day my Big 3. I was much more influenced as a guitar player listening to those drummers. I played the 6-string as if I was playing drums. God bless these guys!
Gene's drumming on Infinity is some of my favourite drumming of all time. So different for him, really adds to the ecstatic sound of the record
Gene's Strapping Young Lad work will always be my favourite thing he's done
too bad he didn't end up in good terms with Fear Factory, Mechanize is a beast of a record and one of Hoglan's most intense performance.
I guess his interaction with them must have been pretty shitty for him to skip over such s good album
Ikr, i was waiting for him to mention it too.
In my humble opinion the topic of Fear Factory is a mess and even more controversial and divisive than for example Sepultura or Pantera or other bands you could name.
As a young death metal drummer Raymond Herrera was one of my favourites and his drumming was such an pioneering integral iconic part of the Fear Factory sound, that could only later could be replicated by others.
While Hoglan is probably the most legendary and greatest metal drummer ever and Mechanise is a good album with Hoglan being there personally it felt like something was missing and FF were jumping on the Hoglan bandwagon.
Damn shame.
Agreed. I stopped buying FF music before the DigiMortal era...but the moment I heard Mechanize I bought it without question. It is an instant classic
Doesnt seem like many get along w those dudes
I'm being into metal for over 20 years at this point and *SYMBOLIC* has still absolute best sound production to me. Especially in drums department. So aerial, atmospheric, though strong and punchy... And those beats in Zero Tolerance, Perennial Quest (BTW I did guitar cover of it on 8-string on my channel), etc... Fantastic. One of the best drummers among persons and one of the best persons among drummers!
I know he's not really happy with the Fear Factory guys but he should have spoken about Mechanize
It's uncanny how many great albums, with different bands in different eras, Gene has played on. It's like he is a time traveler from the future who wanted to go back and play on his favorite metal albums. As a fan of Testament, Dark Angel, Death, and Devin...thank you for all the great songs!
Damn, Gene Hoglan has such a nice, soothing voice. He probably should do audiobooks.
It might not be as significant to him, but Mechanize is the most significant thing to me that he ever played on.
That one was my intro to Gene
Damn, I don't know when Gene lost weight but the dude's looking good. Such an amazing drummer. Even though he's very renown he still feels overlooked for some reason when people talk about great drummers.
He looks damn good wow
He lost over 100lbs!🔥
Wow, wait a go gene!
He’s looking in so much better shape than he used to!
Totally. I am happy for him. He has to feel better.
Genes work on Galaktikon I and II are some of my favorite drumming moments in all of music.
On My Way is an absolute beast of a track, and there’s even a play through version of it on RUclips floating around.
Don’t sleep on Galaktikon, its amazing and Gene makes it even more amazing with his drums.
The ending to this video... That's EXACTLY why Gene is a living legend. Love this man.
Gene talking about Gar. Genius on genius. This is just... heaven.
And hearing that they played on the same kit, too? Unreal!
Gene’s fill coming into the final chorus of All Hail the New Flesh (the one where it sounds like a kettle drum or something) is one of my favourite parts in all metal.
City is a masterpiece.
All of genes work on those strapping records is the best parts of metal. The meeting of a guy who really understands drums and how they should fit in a song (devy) and a guy who can play anything and knows how to make extreme metal drumming dynamic (gene) has never been topped in metal imo. It was close when devy worked with dirk verbeuren on deconstruction, but dirks signature style comes out of that a lot where’s Gene just integrates perfectly with Devin. I want them to work together again really bad.
@@tylerjacobson8012 100%
I'm kinda surprised that "Shitstorm" wasn't one of the hardest tracks to record. It's so insane that it's not playable live, at least I think so.
This is fascinating, not just his work, but the metal history he’s sharing. I would’ve loved to have seen him playing with Opeth.
Fear Factory nowhere to be found lol!
Dino is trash
EDIT: Gene is an absolute master and genius. Legend. The end.
Chuck used tapes... I still do. Even for album recordings, sometimes, running things through an old tape deck, really ads that old school sound... Band mates though, thinks i'm mad when i bring my guitar riff tapes ;)
Wow. Upbeat, funny, studious, polite, intelligent, positive, gracious, endlessly talented...there aren't enough adjectives to describe Gene Hoglan.
First time listening to Gene actually talk and boy, did I NOT imagine him to be such a sweet gentleman!
The thought of seeing and hearing this humble man blasting away on the drums for the next 25 years, just fills me with pure happiness! Good for him he is living the lifestyle to achieve this. Go, Gene!
This is a crash course in the life of one of the most talented drummers ever. Great anecdotes, great person. It's a shame that he and Chuck Schuldiner were not as close as we desired but the material they did together, resonantes in our souls for ever!!!!!
It makes me sad that his stint with Fear Factory (Mechanized) is just ignored.
Alien was the first metal album I ever listened to. Its still to the gold standard for me. My go to album when I'm extremely pissed lol
"Alien" is a great album but the SYL classic is "City". A really great album also if you are pissed off & hating the world. Also the 1st album I heard Gene on.
THIS CITY IS GUILTY...THE CRIME IS LIFE...THE SENTENCE IS DEATH...weeble DESCENDS!
I'd love to see this format done with other bands like Annihilator's Jeff Waters, Bobby Rondinelli, Gary Holt, Dave Lombardo or even Vinny Appice
I think what makes this interesting is Gene has played (and had a significant impact) on many iconic metal records from many different groups.
A lot of the guys you’ve mentioned are awesome, but have been in only one or two major bands their entire careers. It would just be them talking about their own bands for 30 minutes or so. Could still be interesting, but this is cool because Gene not only has stories about himself, but about so many other iconic metal musicians.
@@Kwert perfectly stated
Gene is, funnily enough, a Death Metal Drummer that has seemingly been Divinely Guided throughout his life/career, if you know what I mean. Massive Respect, as always, to Gene Hoglan. A certified GOAT drummer, period.
Also, speaking of the Human album, shoutout to Sean Reinert (RIP💔). Godspeed, and Goodwill. You are the only Drummer to bring me to tears 🙌 🙏 💗
You played in some of the best bands ever. Death is so incredible Rip Chuck
This video is about gene not chuck much as I like chuck I think you should praise gene in a video about him
@@junlee3515 I think he was praising Gene's bands primarily and then just said RIP Chuck out of respect when bringing up Death.
Amazing to hear chuck's influence on the whole genre and helped gene finding and trying out new things in metal drumming that most iconic gene's albums were inspired by death albums
18:19 - -> Here's Forbidden City where he admittedly "stole" Symbolic's chorus from: ruclips.net/video/6uItysvIgoo/видео.html
Time Does Not Heal is one of the greatest thrash albums of all time. Absolute riff perfection from start to finish.
What a tragedy that Time does not heal is a obscure unknown masterpiece !
@@contracthit9839 Same with Time Heals Nothing by Crowbar!
36:57 And that's why he's the Atomic Clock. So much diversity of style yet all distinctively Gene. 🤘
Wow, this was incredible. Gene Hoglan has always been one of my favorite drummers and it's great to hear him shed some light on these amazing projects. Speaking of, if you haven't heard the Mechanism album Horrific Inspired with him drumming, check it out!! Hall of the Gods especially; the drumming, riffing and vocals are off the hook \m/
He's wicked. I'm kinda sad he didn't talk about Zimmers Hole though, they're basically Canadian Gwar. You just can't beat their live shows!
Paused video. Looked up Marty Friedman - forbidden city...Mind blown
damn, Gene lost a shit ton of weight. good for him. he looks like a whole nother person. wow. amazing. one of the greatest thrash drummers of all time. one of my favs from back in the Dark Angel days. Him, Lombardo and Hunting.
Gene admits his most challenging song was Laser Cannon Deth Sentence.... LOOL ! Dethklok rules !
His love for Infinity make me very happy.
Great interview, BUT these things would be so much more interesting to hear a small sample of the songs/sounds he is talking about. Without that, it’s kind of pointless.
Gene "His farts sounded like five people farting and two people clapping" Hoglan
-Devin Townsend
Gene Hoglan is a great guy. I met him in Glasgow in 1989 when Dark Angel supported Nuclear Assault.
What a show that must of been, NA were at their absolute peak in 1989!
@@henrywalton5967 Imagine seeing those 2 play together the year Leave Scars and Handle With Care came out, sheeesh
My dude! Saw them on that tour at Trent Poly, the Notts crowd were nuts & taking the piss, ‘who ate all the pies’ kinda shit and Gene fronted the whole place on the Mike, had us all laughing within seconds. Top bloke, true legend.
@@jobrimar8291 DAM we're good as well.
Wow the Opeth story is incredible! What a great drummer and person.
He's the best metal drummer ever. This guy has feeling and technique when he's playing. It's very rare when a drummer has those 2 qualities at the same time. He's the best. Btw Opeth needs a new drummer, it's your time there Gene.
He is the best dummer your right Testament - Titans Of Creation is his best performance i think
I actually saw him fill in for Martin Lopez shortly after Ghost Reveries came out. He was perfect.
@@johnsnider2956 ah man, that must've been sick!
Would be cool.
Feeling and technique go hand-and-hand lol, what??
No mention of fear factory? Yeah I don’t blame him. Mechanize was a crusher of an album tho!
Dude, he did not mention Fear Factory at all, Gene was awesome in FF
Gene you gem! ❤ Thanks for sharing, greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪🤘
37:20 Its true, his drumming style varies a lot from band to band, but you can always tell it's him.
First discovered him through Dethklok around 2009 and was instantly hooked. Met him briefly at a Testament show in 2012 and had just enough time to tell him how influential he was for me and talk a bit about Dethklok. I realized that him and I both come from a similar background, ambidextrous playing, leading double kick patterns with the left foot and being self taught learning everything by ear / air drumming. Everything he does is the definition serving the song and I owe my ability to play tastefully to him. Such an amazing dude and I'm glad to see him looking so good and healthy now.
Gene is not how youd picture a guy who plays all the music he has written. Literally the most down to earth dude. Every interview you can get with him we're here for it.
If only metal fans could be like gene, metal fans wouldn’t be so keen on gatekeeping and putting others down on their tastes
This guys drumming ability taste and I.q is unparalleled ' great musician
The work you did on Symbolic is just legendary. I cannot overstate it.
if i see gene, i click. it's simple. great drummer, great personality, great stories.
I love the way he says “I can bring that” 😂😂
An absolute legend
One of the best drummers in metal. Would love to hear his thoughts on Fear Factory's Mechanize.
I was bummed he didn't talk about the 2008 Zimmers Hole album, (While you shouting at the devil...) . That was an awesome album. That band was all of Strapping Young Lad minus Devin. But Devin produced the album. A guy named Chris (The Heathen) was the vocalist.
Saw them supporting SYL at one point, early 00s I think. Very silly band. The "1000 miles of cock" t-shirt that I bought is long-gone though!
A legend, watch him on Twitch most days Mon-Fri every week. Always a good time and killer stories.
HOLY SHIT the weight loss! Good job Gene!!
Awesome to hear his story in his own words. I had a chance to meet him a few months back at a Cannibal Corpse show. He was just hanging out with fans in the merch area. Super humble dude and one of the best drummers in metal for sure
I stop doing whatever I was doing a get totally immerse on Gene's story telling.
Seriously, Gene was who I always wanted to be as a drummer growing up. I never wanted to be famous. Outside of the percussion and the speed/thrash/death metal world, not many people know the name Gene Hoglan, but in the industry he is a legend and is one of the most respected studio percussionists of all time. That was what I wanted, not to be famous, but to be a respected studio guy. Obviously my dream never panned out. I ended up joining the Navy pretty much just so I could survive and ended up doing 20 years. I never stopped playing, but it was just hobby I love and no longer a career goal. I have loved Gene since the 80's, but the joy I felt when Metalocolypse/Dethklok came out and I found that Brendan and Gene were the main song writers was huge (were the fuck is season 4 already)!
Man, he looks good. Most people who lose a lot of weight wind up looking much older. Gene’s done very well. Makes me happy his heart didn’t wind up giving out.
I thought I was the only one who noticed.
Gene lost so much weight, he used to be so fucking huge lol
He looks way better now
His work with Brendon Small is epic. I have the Galaktikon album on a disc that is in my car right now. Solid guy, top of the food chain drummer and musician. Just having Gene on your channel is worth a like and sub on it's own
Strapping young lad City
Is absolutely killer!! ☠️
Go Testament , go Dave, go Gene. Alright! Lol
Mr. Hoglan was the drummer on Old Man's Child Ill-Natured Spiritual Invasion, finest black metal drums ever. Gene is my drum hero!!
Yeah i love all OMC albums. :)
Skeksis is still my favorite SYL song 🤘
Man I wish he was doing the Pantera tour. Perfect fit.
I met Gene on symbolic tour in Atlanta. He was so cool and the set was amazing. I loved dark angel. From earlier material he has always been one of my favorite drummers. I had no idea about all he had done up to present. Now I have to go listen to all the albums I didn't catch. This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen!
I love Demonic!! I will never forget the first time I heard it! Leaving the record store and about a block away I put it in and then 10 9 8 7 6 6 6
Gene should be the Pantera drummer. His style and tone always reminded me of Vinnie
This Man is one my idols on the drums and very well spoken too. Dark Angel, the couple Death records, the few Testament records (I Love Demonic) just to name a few... sooooo good. The Human click track! Big Fan.
Ps: Ive seen Testament live many many many times in my days... hes bang on about Chucks voice.
"Demonic" is an album worth loving.
As a drummer myself, Gene has been my absolute favorite every since Individual Thought Patterns came out. The way he incorporated the bells and splash's into his drum rolls just blew me away! I have followed his career pretty close every since. This video is a great piece of metal history. The guy is so personable! Thanks for this upload!
Testament's Demonic... since 25 years still be one of my favorite drums parts.
(Edit) Jun-Jjun intro... just hear this of u don't know...
This guy is a total pro, who on earth learns a opeth live set in one night!
Gene: Probably the most brutal thrash drummer ever. Also Gene: Soothing ASMR speaking voice.
Nah, dude - Dave Lombardo is a much more intense aggressive drummer. Gene is actually a pretty soft thrash drummer - he doesn't hit very hard.
Gene rules. Very positive, happy he's looking healthier than ever. Top tier drummer
That gang shout on the first Slayer album means more to him than his time in Fear Factory obviously. Would have enjoyed hearing his thoughts on the Tenet album. I enjoyed his drums on that album, but I hated his drum sound on Brotherhood of the Snake
Would have been nice to hear about Zimmer's Hole too
Gene is one of my favorites and it's great to see him looking happy and healthy! He and Devin were a deadly combo!
Looking good, Gene! Such a soft spoken guy, was very happy that you worked with and toured with Testament. Probably not the most challenging material, but you and Steve fit so well. Nothing but the best for you in your future endeavors!
Hi Gene Hoglan actually i listen a los of times dark Angel, and im a fan from Death and i have to say to you, so sorry because i didnt knew it about you... but after listen you name and check your CDs ( albums) i have to say to you you are a fucking Master, really sorry i was Just focus with Chuck and Steve. You are a great musician 🥰
The brutalist drummers make the chillest dudes