Tomas Haake


Tomas Haake is a Swedish musician. He is the drummer of extreme metal band Meshuggah.
Known for his polyrhythms and technical ability, Haake was named the fifth best "Modern Metal" drummer by MetalSucks.net in 2012. In the July 2008 edition of Modern Drummer magazine, Haake was named the number one drummer in the "Metal" category, as decided upon in the magazine's Readers' Poll.

Musical career

Haake writes the majority of Meshuggah lyrics and also contributes spoken vocals on several songs.
Haake also provides spoken vocals on Meshuggah guitarist Fredrik Thordendal's solo album Sol Niger Within and vocals on the song "Futile Bread Machine " from The True Human Design.

Influences

Haake has cited musicians from heavy metal, jazz fusion and progressive rock as influences. He cites English bands such as Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath, American bands such as Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, Testament and Metal Church, and Canadian band Rush. His favourite drummers include Sean Reinert, Neil Peart, Ian Mosley, Terry Bozzio, Vinnie Colaiuta, Gary Husband and Dave Weckl.

Equipment

Haake is engaged to actress/musician, Jessica Pimentel, singer of heavy metal band , Brujeria and star of Orange Is the New Black, beginning their romantic relationship in 2013.

Discography

Meshuggah