Thomas Hedlund

Born: 1980-05-13

Thomas Carl Chaminda Hedlund is a Sri Lankan-born Swedish drummer. He is currently the drummer for the Swedish post-metal band Cult of Luna and the Swedish indie rock band Deportees. Additionally, he is the touring drummer for French indie pop band Phoenix and previously played drums for The Perishers and Khoma. Hedlund has also been a session drummer and touring drummer for many other musical acts based in Europe. Hedlund's dynamic and modern playing style has a characteristic that, despite the aforementioned bands' great musical differences, makes Hedlund's playing recognizable. In addition to his technical skill, he also possesses a great rhythmic imagination, which has made him internationally sought-after. Aside from his work with Phoenix and Cult of Luna, Hedlund has also performed live and on studio recordings for the likes of Deportees, The Lost Patrol, Miike Snow, Convoj, Rasmus Kellerman, BOY, CANT, and iamamiwhoami to name a few.


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Paris 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony

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Released: 2024-08-11

Like an indelible memory, this Olympic closing ceremony will be marked by audacity, fraternity...

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iamamiwhoami: Concert in Blue

as Drums
Released: 2015-04-29

Concert in Blue (stylized as CONCERT IN~BLUE) is an in-studio live performance installation,...

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Glastonbury

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First aired: 2021-06-21

The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts is the largest greenfield music and...

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