Hannes Grossmann (born 8 September 1982) is a German drummer who plays for the German progressive band Alkaloid. He was also the drummer during
Necrophagist
Necrophagist was a German technical death metal band founded and fronted by guitarist and vocalist Muhammed Suiçmez. The band used baroque music-influenced compositions paired with extreme metal drumming.
The name originates from the Greek ro ...
's ''Epitaph'' era and played with
Obscura.
Biography
Early life
Hannes Grossmann was born on September 8, 1982 in
Bayreuth
Bayreuth (, ; bar, Bareid) is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, on the Red Main river in a valley between the Franconian Jura and the Fichtelgebirge Mountains. The town's roots date back to 1194. In the 21st century, it is the capital of U ...
. He started playing the piano at the age of 8 and later moved on to what was to be his main instrument, the drum kit, at age 10. He lives in
Nuremberg
Nuremberg ( ; german: link=no, Nürnberg ; in the local East Franconian dialect: ''Nämberch'' ) is the second-largest city of the German state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 (2019) inhabitants make it the 14th-largest ...
.
Professional career
In 2003 Hannes Grossmann began to play drums in the technical death metal band
Necrophagist
Necrophagist was a German technical death metal band founded and fronted by guitarist and vocalist Muhammed Suiçmez. The band used baroque music-influenced compositions paired with extreme metal drumming.
The name originates from the Greek ro ...
and later recorded drums for the album ''
Epitaph
An epitaph (; ) is a short text honoring a deceased person. Strictly speaking, it refers to text that is inscribed on a tombstone or plaque, but it may also be used in a figurative sense. Some epitaphs are specified by the person themselves be ...
'' in 2004 which features complex polyrhythmic drumming and
blastbeats of up to 240 bpm. Hannes stated in an interview on onlinedrummer.com that the drum lines were the ones previously programmed by Necrophagist frontman
Muhammed Suicmez, which he played in (almost) exactly the same way,
which was exactly one of the reasons Hannes left Necrophagist later on.
Hannes left Necrophagist in 2007 to join the band
Obscura, along with his Necrophagist bandmate,
Christian Muenzner
Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρισ ...
, and Dutch bass player
Jeroen Paul Thesseling
Jeroen Paul Thesseling (born 13 April 1971) is a Dutch fretless bass player, most famous for his work in the German progressive death metal band Obscura and the Dutch progressive death metal band Pestilence.
Biography
;Early life
Jeroen started ...
, that has previously played in
Pestilence. In 2008, Obscura were signed by Relapse Records and have gone on to release the album ''
Cosmogenesis
Cosmogony is any model concerning the origin of the cosmos or the universe.
Overview
Scientific theories
In astronomy, cosmogony refers to the study of the origin of particular astrophysical objects or systems, and is most commonly used i ...
'' which was met with very positive reactions and cracked the US Newcomer Billboard.
On September 28, 2010, Hannes joined the instrumental metal band
Blotted Science
Blotted Science is an instrumental progressive metal supergroup headed by Ron Jarzombek (Watchtower, Spastic Ink), bassist Alex Webster ( Cannibal Corpse) and drummer Hannes Grossmann (ex- Obscura, ex-Necrophagist). They formed under the name Mac ...
, which features
Ron Jarzombek
Ron Jarzombek is an American guitarist best known for his work with WatchTower, Spastic Ink, and Blotted Science, featuring Alex Webster of Cannibal Corpse. His most recent project is Terrestrial Exiled. He released a brand new song, "Bey ...
(Spastic Ink) and
Alex Webster
Alex Webster (born 1969) is an American bass player who is best known as a member of the death metal band Cannibal Corpse. He is one of two remaining members of the original lineup of the band, along with drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz. He is al ...
(Cannibal Corpse). With them, he has recorded on ''The Animation of Entomology'' EP, which was released in 2011. He is also a member of
Ron Jarzombek
Ron Jarzombek is an American guitarist best known for his work with WatchTower, Spastic Ink, and Blotted Science, featuring Alex Webster of Cannibal Corpse. His most recent project is Terrestrial Exiled. He released a brand new song, "Bey ...
's latest musical venture
Terrestrial Exiled with bandmate and countryman
Christian Muenzner
Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρισ ...
as well as Spastic Ink bassist Pete Perez. He was also involved in recording Christian Muenzner's solo album, ''Timewarp'', which also features
Steve DiGiorgio
Steve Di Giorgio (born November 7, 1967) is an American bass guitarist. He is known for working with numerous heavy metal bands such as Sadus (of whom he was one of the co-founders), Death, Testament, Megadeth, Sebastian Bach, Iced Earth, Autop ...
.
To complete the list of his 2011 releases, he has recorded Obscura's third LP, ''
Omnivium
''Omnivium'' is the third studio album released by German death metal band Obscura, and the second album of Obscura's four album concept. The album was recorded at Woodshed Studio in southern Germany with engineer Victor Bullok (also known as ...
'', that was, once again, met very positively by the fans and critics alike.
Hannes also teaches online drum lessons, which include personally customized lessons as well as stock drum video workshops that focus on Metal drumming.
In 2014, he released his first solo album, ''The Radial Covenant'', which features a plethora of guest musicians including
Christian Muenzner
Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρισ ...
,
Jeff Loomis
Jeff Loomis (born September 14, 1971) is an American musician, best known for his role as lead guitarist in the progressive metal band Nevermore during its existence from 1991 to 2011, as well as brief tenures in its precursor, Sanctuary (band) ...
,
Ron Jarzombek
Ron Jarzombek is an American guitarist best known for his work with WatchTower, Spastic Ink, and Blotted Science, featuring Alex Webster of Cannibal Corpse. His most recent project is Terrestrial Exiled. He released a brand new song, "Bey ...
,
Morean
Florian Magnus Maier (born 1973), also known as Morean, is a German classical composer, guitarist, producer and vocalist of the bands Alkaloid, Dark Fortress, and Noneuclid. Although born in Munich, he has resided in the Netherlands for over ...
and
Per Nilsson. In 2018 Grossmann joined
Thomas Gabriel Fischer
Thomas Gabriel Fischer (born 19 July 1963), also known by his stage names of Tom G. Warrior and Satanic Slaughter, is a Swiss metal musician. He led the groups Hellhammer and Celtic Frost, and today is the frontman of the band Triptykon.
Caree ...
's band
Triptykon
Triptykon is a Swiss extreme metal band from Zürich, formed in 2008 by Thomas Gabriel Fischer, founding member of the pioneering heavy metal bands Hellhammer, Celtic Frost and Apollyon Sun.
History
Fischer announced his departure from Ce ...
, replacing Norman Lonhard.
Equipment
Hannes Grossmann endorses
Meinl cymbals and
Tama drums
Tama Drums, (from Japanese: (Kanji), (Kana), read as ) is a brand of drum kits and hardware manufactured and marketed by the Japanese musical instrument company, Hoshino Gakki. Tama's research and development of products, along with producti ...
.
Discography
*
Necrophagist
Necrophagist was a German technical death metal band founded and fronted by guitarist and vocalist Muhammed Suiçmez. The band used baroque music-influenced compositions paired with extreme metal drumming.
The name originates from the Greek ro ...
- ''
Onset of Putrefaction
''Onset of Putrefaction'' is the debut album by German technical death metal band Necrophagist. It was recorded almost solely by the band's founder, guitarist and vocalist Muhammed Suiçmez, who recorded all the vocal tracks and programmed most of ...
'' (additional drum programming on 2004 re-release)
* Necrophagist - ''
Epitaph
An epitaph (; ) is a short text honoring a deceased person. Strictly speaking, it refers to text that is inscribed on a tombstone or plaque, but it may also be used in a figurative sense. Some epitaphs are specified by the person themselves be ...
'' (2004)
* Shapeshift - ''Freak-EP'' (2009)
*
Obscura - ''
Cosmogenesis
Cosmogony is any model concerning the origin of the cosmos or the universe.
Overview
Scientific theories
In astronomy, cosmogony refers to the study of the origin of particular astrophysical objects or systems, and is most commonly used i ...
'' (2009)
* Obscura - ''
Omnivium
''Omnivium'' is the third studio album released by German death metal band Obscura, and the second album of Obscura's four album concept. The album was recorded at Woodshed Studio in southern Germany with engineer Victor Bullok (also known as ...
'' (2011)
*
Christian Muenzner
Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρισ ...
- ''Timewarp'' (2011)
* Terrestrial Exiled – ''Duodecimal Leverotation'' (2011)
*
Blotted Science
Blotted Science is an instrumental progressive metal supergroup headed by Ron Jarzombek (Watchtower, Spastic Ink), bassist Alex Webster ( Cannibal Corpse) and drummer Hannes Grossmann (ex- Obscura, ex-Necrophagist). They formed under the name Mac ...
- ''The Animation of Entomology'' (2011)
* Obscura - ''
Illegimitation
''Illegimitation'' is a compilation album released by German Technical Death Metal band Obscura. It was independently released by the band via crowdfunding.
Album information
''Illegimitation'' is a compilation of the band's first demo of the ...
'' (2012)
* Hannes Grossmann - ''The Radial Covenant'' (2014)
*
Christian Muenzner
Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρισ ...
- ''Beyond The Wall Of Sleep'' (2014)
* Asurim - ''Deus-Ex Novus'' (2014)
* Thy Darkened Shade - ''Liber Lvcifer I: Khem Sedjet'' (2014)
* Alkaloid - ''The Malkuth Grimoire'' (2015)
* Terminus Est - ''Harbinger-Single'' (2015)
* Gladius Sky - ''Ex Metallo'' (2015)
* A Loathing Requiem - ''Constellation of Flies'' (2015)
* Eternity's End - ''The Fire Within'' (2016)
* Hannes Grossmann - ''The Crypts Of Sleep'' (2016)
* The Fractured Dimension - ''Galaxy Mechanics'' (2016)
* Howling Sycamore - ''Howling Sycamore'' (2018)
* Alkaloid - ''Liquid Anatomy'' (2018)
* Yass-Waddah - ''Lights in the Murk'' (2018)
*
Hate Eternal
Hate Eternal is a death metal band from St. Petersburg, Florida. The band currently consists of founding guitarist/vocalist Erik Rutan and bassist J. J. Hrubovcak. To date, Hate Eternal has released seven studio albums: ''Conquering the Throne' ...
- ''Upon Desolate Sands'' (2018)
* Eternity's End - ''Unyielding'' (2018)
* Lelahell - ''Alif'' (2018)
* The Fractured Dimension - ''On the Precipice of Many Infinities''
* Hannes Grossmann - ''Apophenia'' (2019)
* Gomorrah - ''Gomorrah'' (2019)
* Intruder Inc. - ''Deviation Formula'' (2019)
*
Triptykon
Triptykon is a Swiss extreme metal band from Zürich, formed in 2008 by Thomas Gabriel Fischer, founding member of the pioneering heavy metal bands Hellhammer, Celtic Frost and Apollyon Sun.
History
Fischer announced his departure from Ce ...
- ''Requiem (Live at Roadburn 2019)'' (2020)
* Hannes Grossmann - ''To Where the Light Retreats'' (2021)
Videography
* (2011) Progressive Concepts for the Modern Metal Drummer (''2 DVD-Set'')
External links
Hannes Grossmann WebsiteHannes Grossmann YouTube ChannelAlkaloid Website
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Grossmann, Hannes
1982 births
Living people
German rock drummers
Male drummers
Blotted Science members
Necrophagist members
21st-century drummers
21st-century German male musicians