Jeramie Kling Explained

Jeramie Kling
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Genre:Death metal, speed metal, heavy metal, thrash metal
Occupation:Musician, audio engineer, tour manager
Instrument:Drums, guitar, vocals
Years Active:2003–present
Current Member Of:The Absence, Ribspreader, Goregäng, Necromancing the Stone, Inhuman Condition, Overkill
Past Member 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

Notes and References

  1. https://www.discogs.com/artist/758161-Jeramie-Kling Jeramie Kling Discography. Discogs.com
  2. "New Signing – Death Metal Entity GOREGӒNG with Members of SOILWORK, RIBSPREADER, VENOM INC." TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY, July 30, 2018, https://www.tometal.com/new-signing-death-metal-entity-goregang-with-members-of-soilwork-ribspreader-venom-inc/.
  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. Web site: Massacre Announces New Lineup, Begins Work On Fourth Album – Blabbermouth.net. December 16, 2019.
  5. "Former Massacre members unite in Inhuman Condition, Terry Butler (Obituary, Death) included." Brooklyn Vegan, February 15, 2021. https://www.brooklynvegan.com/former-massacre-members-unite-in-inhuman-condition-terry-butler-obituary-death-included/
  6. Web site: OVERKILL Recruits Ex-VENOM INC. Drummer JERAMIE KLING. Blabbermouth.net. August 23, 2024. August 23, 2024.
  7. Blabbermouth. "THE ABSENCE Unveils Music Video For 'A Gift For The Obsessed' Title Track." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, January 20, 2018, http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-absence-unveils-music-video-for-a-gift-for-the-obsessed-title-track/
  8. Marlinski, Mike. "Interview: Jeramie Kling (The Absence, Necromancing the Stone)." The Metal Webzine, January 10, 2018, https://www.welcometothemetal.wordpress.com/2018/01/10/interview-jeramie-kling-the-absence-necromancing-the-stone/
  9. "Jeramie Kling – The Absence – Septic Testament – Exclusive SDM Drum Play-Through." Sick Drummer Magazine, September 23, 2016, https://sickdrummermagazine.com/s1-news/c32-latest-news/jeramie-kling-the-absence-septic-testament-exclusive-sdm-drum-play-through/
  10. Blabbermouth. "THE ABSENCE: 'Enemy Unbound' First-Week Sales Revealed." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, September 22, 2010, http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-absence-enemy-unbound-first-week-sales-revealed/
  11. Blabbermouth. "THE ABSENCE Signs With M-THEORY AUDIO." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, October 4, 2017, https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-absence-signs-with-m-theory-audio/
  12. Blabbermouth. "VENOM INC. Frontman Says Latest Split With Drummer ABADDON Has Turned Into 'A Bit Of A Mess'." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, September 18, 2018, https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/venom-inc-frontman-says-latest-split-with-drummer-abaddon-has-turned-into-a-bit-of-a-mess/
  13. Blabbermouth. "VENOM INC. Recruits THE ABSENCE Drummer For European Tour." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, March 6, 2018, https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/venom-inc-recruits-the-absence-drummer-for-european-tour/
  14. Web site: Kennelty . Greg . 2023-11-11 . Drummer JERAMIE KLING Splits With VENOM INC. . 2024-05-12 . Metal Injection . en-US.
  15. Blabbermouth. "KREATOR To Tour Europe With SEPULTURA, SOILWORK, ABORTED." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, May 11, 2016, https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kreator-to-tour-europe-with-sepultura-soilwork-aborted/
  16. Web site: THRASH DOMINATION 2018(TESTAMENT,EXODUS,WARBRINGER) – METAL JAPAN Live/Event Information . heavy-metal.jp . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180220230141/http://heavy-metal.jp/mag/1332.htm . February 20, 2018 .
  17. 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/
  18. 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, https://www.crypticrock.com/overkill-leads-onslaught-at-rock-and-shock-2014-worcester-ma-10-17-14-w-rocking-dead-battlecross-arsis/
  19. Web site: Paiste: Artists-> Jeramie Kling (Image) . February 4, 2020 . October 1, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201001214015/http://www.paiste.com/e/endorser_det.php?page=image&endorserid=6354 . dead .
  20. Web site: Jeramie Kling.
  21. "Gator Cases Artist Interview Series – Episode 9 – Jeramie Kling." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXEnq-kD3fQ
  22. Web site: Jeramie Kling.
  23. Web site: Artists ddrum.

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