# Gene Hoglan — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Gene Hoglan
**Band:** Death / Testament / Dethklok
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/gene-hoglan/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: Tama

Gene Hoglan endorses Tama for drums. They play the Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch. This partnership began in 2018.

### Cymbals: Zildjian

Gene Hoglan endorses Zildjian for cymbals. They play the Zildjian A Custom Series. This partnership began in 1991.

### Drumsticks: Vater

Gene Hoglan endorses Vater for drumsticks. They play the Vater 5B Wood Tip. This partnership began in 2018.

### Drumheads: Evans

Gene Hoglan endorses Evans for drumheads. This partnership began in 1980s.

### Hardware / Pedals: Tama

Gene Hoglan endorses Tama for hardware / pedals. They play the Tama Speed Cobra 910 Double Pedal. This partnership began in 2008.

## Signature Models

- Tama Gene Hoglan Signature Snare 14x8" (2008)

## Endorsement History

- **1983** (Drums): Signed with Tama — Debuted on a Tama Superstar kit during his Dark Angel years, developing the metronomic precision that earned him the "Atomic Clock" nickname
- **1983** (Cymbals): Signed with Zildjian — Paired his Tama kit with Zildjian A Series cymbals from his earliest thrash recordings with Dark Angel
- **1991** (Cymbals): Renewed Zildjian deal — Upgraded to Zildjian's A Custom Series for the technical precision demanded by Death's "Individual Thought Patterns" and "Symbolic"
- **2008** (Drums): Signature product: Tama Gene Hoglan Signature Snare 14x8" — First signature snare drum, an exceptionally deep 14x8" model built for thunderous power during his Testament and Dethklok era
- **2018** (Drumsticks): Signed with Vater — Settled on Vater 5B Wood Tip sticks for his current Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch setup, favoring their balance across marathon touring and clinic schedules

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Gene Hoglan endorse?**
A: Gene Hoglan endorses Tama, Zildjian, Vater, Evans. Their primary drum endorsement is Tama and they play Zildjian cymbals.

**Q: Does Gene Hoglan have a signature drum or cymbal?**
A: Yes. Gene Hoglan has signature gear: Tama Gene Hoglan Signature Snare 14x8" (2008).

**Q: What is Gene Hoglan's endorsement history?**
A: See the Endorsement History section above for a full timeline of Gene Hoglan's brand deals.

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## More Resources

- [Gene Hoglan Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/gene-hoglan/endorsements)
- [Gene Hoglan Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/gene-hoglan)
- [Endorsements Hub](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements.md)
- [Gear by Brand](https://metalforge.io/llms/gear-by-brand.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

*Last updated: 2026-07-10 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*