Gene Hoglan

American drummer born on August 31, 1967 in Dallas, Texas.

Hoglan started his career in the music scene in 1983 as a roadie for the thrash metal band [a18845]: he was a light engineer, and played some drums during the soundchecks. Hoglan joined [a266097] as a drummer in 1984, and he has since recorded and toured with many famous metal bands, such as [a254268], [a53931] and [a137126]. A self-taught drummer, he has gained the nickname "The Atomic Clock" for his top-class skill and precision, even in playing complex drum patterns at very fast tempos.