Jeramie Kling

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]

Jeramie Kling
Background information
Born1982 (age 40–41)
GenresDeath metal, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Drummer, audio engineer, tour manager
Instrument(s)Drums, guitar, vocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsMetal Blade, M-Theory Audio, Nuclear Blast

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, .
  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". 16 December 2019.
  5. "Former Massacre members unite in Inhuman Condition, Terry Butler (Obituary, Death) included." Brooklyn Vegan, 15 February 2021.
  6. Blabbermouth. “THE ABSENCE Unveils Music Video For 'A Gift For The Obsessed' Title Track.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 20 Jan. 2018,
  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,
  10. “Jeramie Kling - The Absence - Septic Testament - Exclusive SDM Drum Play-Through.” Sick Drummer Magazine, 23 Sept. 2016,
  11. Blabbermouth. “THE ABSENCE: 'Enemy Unbound' First-Week Sales Revealed.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 22 Sept. 2010,
  12. Blabbermouth. “THE ABSENCE Signs With M-THEORY AUDIO.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 4 Oct. 2017,
  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,
  15. Blabbermouth. “VENOM INC. Recruits THE ABSENCE Drummer For European Tour.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 6 Mar. 2018,
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  17. Blabbermouth. “KREATOR To Tour Europe With SEPULTURA, SOILWORK, ABORTED.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 11 May 2016,
  18. "THRASH DOMINATION 2018(TESTAMENT,EXODUS,WARBRINGER) - METAL JAPAN Live/Event Information". heavy-metal.jp. Archived from the original on 2018-02-20. Archived 2018-02-20 at the Wayback Machine
  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,
  21. "Paiste: Artists-> Jeramie Kling (Image)". Archived from the original on 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
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  23. "Gator Cases Artist Interview Series - Episode 9 - Jeramie Kling." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXEnq-kD3fQ
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