GENE HOGLAN Talks About 'Blast Beats' In New Trailer For Art Collection

October 31, 2017

On November 16, drum legend Gene Hoglan will unveil his fine-art debut collection. Completed with art team SceneFour, the release is a pioneering effort in the new medium of crafting visual art through drum performance.

In the clip below, shot during the production of his art collection, Gene discusses his performance style and provides an overview of the various types of blast beats by breaking down the beats and approaches to this rhythmic style.

For more information, visit www.genehoglanart.com.

Hoglan has joined an extraordinary group of drummers working with art team SceneFour in the medium, including Bill Ward (BLACK SABBATH),Dave Lombardo (SLAYER),Rick Allen (DEF LEPPARD),Mike Mangini (DREAM THEATER),Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Mikkey Dee (MOTÖRHEAD, SCORPIONS, Nick Menza (MEGADETH).

Gene has played drums with a number of extreme metal artists, including TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DARK ANGEL and DEATH.

Hoglan recently released his second instructional DVD, "The Atomic Clock: The Clock Strikes Two". The set featured the Clock himself breaking down some of his favorite beats, telling stories and playing along with tracks from several of his most legendary projects, including STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT and DEATH.

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