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name: "Tim Yeung"
band: "Morbid Angel / Hate Eternal / Vital Remains"
genre: "Death Metal / Technical Death Metal"
country: "USA"
primary_brand: "Tama"
profile_url: "https://metalforge.io/drummer/tim-yeung"
source: "https://metalforge.io"
last_updated: "2026-06-06"
---

# Tim Yeung

Tim Yeung is a professional metal drummer best known for their work with Morbid Angel / Hate Eternal / Vital Remains, a defining act in death metal / technical death metal.

## Quick Facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Tim Yeung |
| Band | Morbid Angel / Hate Eternal / Vital Remains |
| All bands | Hate Eternal, Morbid Angel, Vital Remains |
| Genre | Death Metal / Technical Death Metal |
| Country | USA |
| Primary brand | Tama |
| Drum kit | Tama Starclassic Bubinga |
| Signature snare | Tama S.L.P. Big Black Steel 14x6.5" |
| Sticks | Vic Firth American Classic 5A |

## Biography

Tim Yeung (born November 27, 1978) is an American extreme metal drummer. He has played with bands such as Hate Eternal, Morbid Angel, Vital Remains, Divine Heresy, and Nile. His incredible speed, precision, and endurance have made him one of the most sought-after drummers in death metal.

Tim Yeung (born November 27, 1978, in Pennsylvania, USA) is an American extreme metal drummer whose incredible speed, precision, and endurance have made him one of the most sought-after drummers in death metal. His resume reads like a who's who of extreme metal, having performed with Morbid Angel, Vital Remains, Hate Eternal, Divine Heresy, and Nile.

Yeung's drumming combines machine-like consistency with the brutal intensity demanded by the most extreme forms of death metal. His ability to maintain clarity and power at sustained high tempos has earned him a reputation as one of the elite drummers in the genre.

## Band History

- **Hate Eternal** — 2004–2007, 2015–present (current)
- **Morbid Angel** — 2013–2015
- **Vital Remains** — 2001–2007

## Gear

- **Drums:** Tama Starclassic Bubinga
- **Snare:** Tama S.L.P. Big Black Steel 14x6.5"
- **Cymbals:** Sabian AAX & HHX Series (14" AAX Stage Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" AAX X-Plosion Crashes, 21" HHX Raw Bell Dry Ride)
- **Hardware:** Tama Speed Cobra 910 Double Pedal
- **Sticks:** Vic Firth American Classic 5A
- **Heads:** Evans

## Notable Performances

- Rapture - Morbid Angel Drum Cam (2012)
- Vengeance is Mine - Drum Cam (2013)
- The Lion's Den - Drum Cam (2013)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What drum kit does Tim Yeung play?**

A: Tim Yeung plays a Tama Starclassic Bubinga.

**Q: What cymbals does Tim Yeung use?**

A: Tim Yeung uses Sabian AAX & HHX Series (14" AAX Stage Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" AAX X-Plosion Crashes, 21" HHX Raw Bell Dry Ride).

**Q: What band is Tim Yeung in?**

A: Tim Yeung drums for Morbid Angel / Hate Eternal / Vital Remains, a death metal / technical death metal band.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-06 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*