Raymond Noel Hearne is a British progressive metal drummer and tuba player, most known for being the drummer of Haken.
Personal Life
Hearne was born on 30 October 1989 in London, England. He studied various brass instruments at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama before taking up drums shortly before joining Haken.
Outside of Haken, Hearne is a freelance tuba player.
Music
Haken
Hearne was invited to Haken by Pete Jones as the two were friends prior to joining the band. He would then go on to play on every album from
Enter the 5th Dimension onwards.
Collaborations
In 2020, Hearne featured as a guest drummer on a cover of "The Good Doctor" by British progressive rock band Kyros, also featuring Andy Robison from the band Ihlo.
In March 2022, Hearne provided tuba and drums for Deutsch Bank's performance of Macbeth at the Globe Theater in London, UK.
Discography
With Haken
Trivia
- Ray is an avid fan of hot sauce, actively reviewing his findings on his Instagram page.
- He also has a craft beer collection.
- Ray has used ketchup, mustard, crepe paper and seashells as percussive instruments.
- According to a 2020 Q&A Livestream, Ray's favourite movie is Samurai Cop.
- Throughout his time in Haken, Ray has thanked Ben & Jerry ice cream, Satan and Democracy. All of these are found on their respective albums' lyricsheet.
Gallery
2019 Virus Photoshoot
With a Mushroom in 2020
Performing in Sack, Germany
Live in 2011
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| Raymond Hearne |
Hearne on the "Haken X" tour in 2017 |
| Drummer in Haken |
| Born |
30 October 1989 (age 32) |
| Origin |
London, United Kingdom |
| Membership |
2007-Present |
| Genres |
Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Djent |
| Years Active |
2007 - Present |
| Member of |
Haken |
| Labels |
Sensory Records (Haken 2009-2013)
InsideOut Music (Haken, 2013-) |
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