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 death metal bands Massacre (drums/backing vocals),[2] Ribspreader (drums), Goregäng (guitar/lead vocals),[3] and Metal Blade act Necromancing the Stone.[4]

Jeramie Kling
Born1982 (age 37–38)
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

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).[5][6][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. (Nuclear Blast) in 2018, following the departure of former drummer Abaddon.[12][13][14] He uses the alias War Machine in that band.[15]

Audio engineering

Kling has worked as a front of house audio engineer for internationally recognized metal bands including Sepultura, Venom Inc. (prior to becoming a member), Exodus, Soilwork, and Arsis among others.[16][17][18][19]

Equipment and endorsements

References
  1. Jeramie Kling Discography. Discogs.com
  2. https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/massacre-announces-new-lineup-begins-work-on-fourth-album/
  3. “New Signing - Death Metal Entity GOREGӒNG with Members of SOILWORK, RIBSPREADER, VENOM INC.” TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY, 30 July 2018, .
  4. “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/.
  5. Blabbermouth. “THE ABSENCE Unveils Music Video For 'A Gift For The Obsessed' Title Track.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 20 Jan. 2018,
  6. Deming, Mark. “The Absence: Biography & History.” AllMusic, 2020, www.allmusic.com/artist/the-absence-mn0000868586/biography.
  7. “Jeramie Kling: Credits.” AllMusic, 2020, www.allmusic.com/artist/kling-mn0002086230
  8. Marlinski, Mike. “Interview: Jeramie Kling (The Absence, Necromancing the Stone).” The Metal Webzine, 10 Jan. 2018,
  9. “Jeramie Kling - The Absence - Septic Testament - Exclusive SDM Drum Play-Through.” Sick Drummer Magazine, 23 Sept. 2016,
  10. Blabbermouth. “THE ABSENCE: 'Enemy Unbound' First-Week Sales Revealed.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 22 Sept. 2010,
  11. Blabbermouth. “THE ABSENCE Signs With M-THEORY AUDIO.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 4 Oct. 2017,
  12. “Venom (Band).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 29 Jan. 2020
  13. Blabbermouth. “VENOM INC. Frontman Says Latest Split With Drummer ABADDON Has Turned Into 'A Bit Of A Mess'.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 18 Sept. 2018,
  14. Blabbermouth. “VENOM INC. Recruits THE ABSENCE Drummer For European Tour.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 6 Mar. 2018,
  15. https://www.facebook.com/pg/VenomIncOfficial/about/?ref=page_internal
  16. Blabbermouth. “KREATOR To Tour Europe With SEPULTURA, SOILWORK, ABORTED.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET, 11 May 2016,
  17. http://heavy-metal.jp/mag/1332.htm
  18. 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/
  19. 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,
  20. http://www.paiste.com/e/endorser_det.php?page=image&endorserid=6354
  21. https://www.astonmics.com/EN/artist-details/Jeramie-Kling
  22. "Gator Cases Artist Interview Series - Episode 9 - Jeramie Kling." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXEnq-kD3fQ
  23. https://www.klotz-ais.com/klotzfamily/jeramie-kling/
  24. https://www.ddrum.com/artists
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