Jeramie Kling

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Jeramie Kling
Born1982 (age 39–40)
GenresDeath metal, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Drummer, audio engineer, tour manager
InstrumentsDrums, guitar, vocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsMetal Blade, M-Theory Audio, Nuclear Blast
Associated actsThe Absence, Venom (band), Massacre (metal band), Ribspreader, Goregäng

Jeramie Kling (born 1982) is an American drummer, recording engineer, producer,[1] and live sound engineer best known for his work with extreme 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]

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).[6][7][8][9][10] Enemy Unbound reached No. 55 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart following its release.[11] The Absence is currently signed to M-Theory Audio.[12]

Kling became a member of Venom Inc. (Nuclear Blast) in 2018, following the departure of former drummer Abaddon.[13][14][15] He uses the alias War Machine in that band.[16]

Audio engineering[]

Kling has worked as a front of house audio engineer for internationally recognized metal bands including Deicide, Kataklysm, Sepultura, Venom Inc. (prior to becoming a member), Exodus, Soilwork, and Arsis among others.[17][18][19][20]

Equipment and endorsements[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jeramie Kling Discography. Discogs.com
  2. ^ “New Signing - Death Metal Entity GOREGӒNG with Members of SOILWORK, RIBSPREADER, VENOM INC.” TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY, 30 July 2018, [1].
  3. ^ “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/.
  4. ^ "Massacre Announces New Lineup, Begins Work On Fourth Album - Blabbermouth.net".
  5. ^ "Former Massacre members unite in Inhuman Condition, Terry Butler (Obituary, Death) included." Brooklyn Vegan, 15 February 2021. [2]
  6. ^ Blabbermouth. “THE ABSENCE Unveils Music Video For 'A Gift For The Obsessed' Title Track.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 20 Jan. 2018, [3]
  7. ^ Deming, Mark. “The Absence: Biography & History.” AllMusic, 2020, www.allmusic.com/artist/the-absence-mn0000868586/biography.
  8. ^ “Jeramie Kling: Credits.” AllMusic, 2020, www.allmusic.com/artist/kling-mn0002086230
  9. ^ Marlinski, Mike. “Interview: Jeramie Kling (The Absence, Necromancing the Stone).” The Metal Webzine, 10 Jan. 2018, [4]
  10. ^ “Jeramie Kling - The Absence - Septic Testament - Exclusive SDM Drum Play-Through.” Sick Drummer Magazine, 23 Sept. 2016, [5]
  11. ^ Blabbermouth. “THE ABSENCE: 'Enemy Unbound' First-Week Sales Revealed.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 22 Sept. 2010, [6]
  12. ^ Blabbermouth. “THE ABSENCE Signs With M-THEORY AUDIO.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 4 Oct. 2017, [7]
  13. ^ “Venom (Band).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 29 Jan. 2020
  14. ^ Blabbermouth. “VENOM INC. Frontman Says Latest Split With Drummer ABADDON Has Turned Into 'A Bit Of A Mess'.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 18 Sept. 2018, [8]
  15. ^ Blabbermouth. “VENOM INC. Recruits THE ABSENCE Drummer For European Tour.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 6 Mar. 2018, [9]
  16. ^ https://www.facebook.com/pg/VenomIncOfficial/about/?ref=page_internal
  17. ^ Blabbermouth. “KREATOR To Tour Europe With SEPULTURA, SOILWORK, ABORTED.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 11 May 2016, [10]
  18. ^ http://heavy-metal.jp/mag/1332.htm
  19. ^ Blabbermouth. “KREATOR To Take Part In Japan's 'Thrash Domination' With TESTAMENT, EXODUS.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 20 Apr. 2009, https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kreator-to-take-part-in-japan-s-thrash-domination-with-testament-exodus/
  20. ^ Allen, Tracy. “Overkill Leads Onslaught at Rock and Shock 2014 Worcester, MA 10-17-14 w/ Rocking Dead, Battlecross & Arsis.” Cryptic Rock, 7 Nov. 2014, [11]
  21. ^ http://www.paiste.com/e/endorser_det.php?page=image&endorserid=6354
  22. ^ https://www.astonmics.com/EN/artist-details/Jeramie-Kling
  23. ^ "Gator Cases Artist Interview Series - Episode 9 - Jeramie Kling." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXEnq-kD3fQ
  24. ^ https://www.klotz-ais.com/klotzfamily/jeramie-kling/
  25. ^ https://www.ddrum.com/artists
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