10 Metal Drumming Tips | Gene Hoglan

Gene Hoglan, also known as the "Atomic Clock" and the godfather of metal, is here to teach you 10 tips that will drastically help you improve your double bass development and overall metal drumming. Gene will cover topics such as his pre-show rituals, his favorite ways to warm up, why he uses two ride cymbals, and how he tunes his drums. ► 7-Day FREE Trial https://www.drumeo.com/trial-yt ___________________________ Chapters: 0:00 - "Brotherhood of the Snake" by Testament 4:15 - Introduction 8:03 - Gene's Warmups 15:12 - Ankle Weights 19:55 - Energy Conservation 25:55 - Why Two Rides? 30:18 - Tuning Drums 35:00 - Gene's Ambidexterity 41:00 - Gene's Influences 57:38 - Mental Exercises 1:01:13 - "My Name Is Murder" by Galaktikon ___________________________ ►Free Lessons: https://drumeo.com/free-lessons ___________________________ Follow us: ►Website https://drumeo.com/ ►Facebook:   / drumeo   ►Instagram:   / drumeoofficial   ►TikTok:   / drumeoofficial   ►Blog: https://www.drumeo.com/beat/ ___________________________ About Gene: Gene Hoglan is one of the most creative and technically proficient drummers in the heavy-metal music scene since the 1980s. As the godfather of double bass and metal drumming, Gene has graced stages and studios around the world with metal heavyweights like Death, Testament, Strapping Young Lad, Dark Angel, Devin Townsend, Fear Factory, and Dethklok, which has earned him a spot in the annals of heavy-metal drumming as one the all-time best. Gene plays: Pearl Drums Sabian Cymbals Evans Drumheads #Drumeo #GeneHoglan #LiveLesson