Thomas Hedlund

Thomas Hedlund
Hedlund performing with Deportees at Trästockfestivalen 2009
Background information
Born
Thomas Carl Chaminda Hedlund

(1980-05-13) 13 May 1980
Sri Lanka
OriginUmeå, Sweden
Genres
OccupationDrummer
Years active1998–present
Member of
Formerly of

Thomas Carl Chaminda Hedlund (born May 13, 1980) is a Sri Lankan-born Swedish musician, based in Umeå, Västerbotten. Prominently known for being the touring and session drummer for French indie pop group, Phoenix, Hedlund also concurrently serves as the drummer for Swedish post-metal and indie-pop acts, Cult of Luna and Deportees, respectively.

Over the course of his career, Hedlund's dynamic range and modern style, in addition to his technical rhythmic skills have made him an internationally, sought-after drummer professionally, who has collaborated, recorded and performed with many European-based musical acts over the years, including the likes of The Perishers, Khoma, Adam Tensta, Miike Snow, and even Refused side project, Vännas Kasino to name a few.

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