Thomas Lang

For other people named Thomas Lang, see Thomas Lang (disambiguation).

Thomas Lang
Lang performing in 2018
Lang performing in 2018
Background information
Born (1967-08-05) 5 August 1967 (age 57)
Vienna, Austria
GenresInstrumental rock, pop, jazz fusion, progressive rock, heavy metal, avant-garde metal
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1985–present
SpouseElizabeth Lang (married 2002-2023)

Thomas Lang (German: [ˈtoːmas laŋ] ⓘ; born 5 August 1967) is an Austrian drummer. He is the founding member of the Los Angeles–based progressive/avant garde metal band stOrk and is known for his international session work on a wide variety of genres such as rock, pop, jazz, and heavy metal with artists such as Robert Fripp, and Sugababes, among many others.[1]

Peter Wildoer described Lang as a "drummer's drummer",[2] and Mike Portnoy cited Lang as a drummer he "can't replicate".[3]

  1. ^ "Thomas Lang (3)". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  2. ^ "DARKANE's PETER WILDOER Talks About Auditioning For DREAM THEATER". Blabbermouth.net. 2 May 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  3. ^ Bosso, Joe (23 June 2010). "Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy answers your questions". MusicRadar. Retrieved 4 March 2015.