Thomas Lang

Thomas Lang is a world-renowned Austrian drummer, producer, composer, and educator whose technical mastery has redefined the boundaries of modern drumming. Known for his "Creative Control" philosophy, Lang has achieved international acclaim for his unrivaled independence, virtuosic foot technique, and his ability to treat the drum kit as a complete orchestral instrument. His career as a high-level session musician includes work with global icons such as Robert Fripp, Peter Gabriel, and Robbie Williams, showcasing his incredible versatility across genres.

As a composer and producer, Lang manages his own state-of-the-art facility, NineBeats, where he produces solo projects and collaborations that merge avant-garde rhythms with sophisticated electronics. He is equally a titan of music education, having founded the Thomas Lang’s Drumming Boot Camp and the 9Beats USA academy. His instructional DVDs and books remain industry standards for students seeking to master interdependence and linear coordination.

To achieve his surgical accuracy, Lang plays DW Drums, utilizing a DW Collector’s Series kit to get a perfectly articulate acoustic tone. He uses Meinl cymbals, including his own signature Generation X and Byzance models. For his high-speed practice and performances, he relies on his signature Vic Firth sticks, Remo drumheads, and integrates Roland V-Drums for electronic sounds. On stage and in the studio, he uses Audix microphones and 64 Audio in-ear monitors.