Loudstakk Doom Metal MIDI Pack

What is your approach to Doom Metal drumming?

"Doom Metal may sound slow and stripped-down—but that’s exactly what makes it so difficult to play well. Every hit counts. And the slower you push the tempo, the more exposed each stroke becomes. There’s nowhere to hide.

The real challenge lies in keeping the groove compelling while maintaining tight cohesion between each hit. It’s a constant balancing act between weight, space, and feel. Finding that sweet spot—where the groove breathes but still crushes—is the eternal pursuit of any Doom drummer.

Did I mention groove already? Yeah… it's tough. But when it locks in, it's deeply satisfying."

Which drummers inspired you?

"You simply can’t talk about Doom Metal drumming without mentioning Bill Ward. It’s self-evident. The groove, the dynamics, the sheer command he brings to the kit—it laid the groundwork for everything that followed. His playing doesn’t just keep time—it shapes the atmosphere.

Mark Lierly from Pallbearer also brings a unique touch to the genre. There’s a distinct sensitivity in his playing that gives the heaviness room to breathe.

And let’s not overlook Gas Lipstick—best known as the drummer for HIM, but his work in Hallatar and The Solitude shows he’s one of the most effective Doom drummers out there. He doesn’t just create size in the drum sound—he creates space in the song itself. That’s a rare and powerful quality."

How did the idea for a MIDI Groove pack come around?

"Anyone can throw down two notes every four bars and call it a Funeral Groove—but making this kind of disciplined, restrained drumming actually feel interesting is a whole other story.

To get it right, I had to sit behind the kit and create my own take on the style—one that speaks to fellow songwriters trying to capture that deep, slow-burning atmosphere without falling into lifeless repetition. Most other packs felt too busy for what this genre demands, and programming it from scratch never quite captured the right vibe.

So I built something that does—slow, deliberate, and full of weight."

Who should use MIDI Groove packs?

"These grooves were crafted as slow-burning songwriting companions—built to help ideas emerge naturally, without the burden of programming every beat by hand. Whether you're laying down monolithic riffs, tracking a demo soaked in reverb, or jamming under dim lights at the end of a long day, these rhythms are there to keep the atmosphere intact.

They're not here to replace your drummer—but let’s be honest: they’re a lot more inspiring than a cold, clinical metronome. Solid, deliberate, and grounded—just like the rhythm sections that shaped the heaviest moments in Doom."