Galen Waling

Galen Waling
Portrait of Galen Waling standing looking up at overcast sky
Waling in 2018
Background information
Born1986 (age 38–39)
GenresIndustrial, punk, rock, metal
OccupationDrummer
Member ofLeft Spine Down, Stiff Valentine
Websitegalenwaling.com

Galen Waling (born 1986) is an American–Canadian dual citizen rock and metal drummer. He is the drummer for Left Spine Down and Stiff Valentine, and he has worked with SMP, 16volt and Unit:187.[1]

Biography

Waling grew up in Kirkland, Washington, where he began learning to play the drums at the age of three thanks to a family friend. In 2005, Waling began touring with the band Desillusion.[2]

Studio and touring work

Waling became known for his precision, style and ability to adapt to many different styles of music. Ilker Yücel of ReGen magazine wrote that "Waling has become one of the industrial and machine rock scene’s most reliable and sought-after drummers."[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Yücel, Ilker (2012-05-19). "Galen Waling InterView: Pure Percussive Power!". ReGen Magazine. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
  2. ^ Lush, Brian The Blasphemous and the Beautiful Rock Wired Website. Retrieved August 23, 2010