title: Galen Waling
text: # Galen Waling
  
  Galen Waling (born 1986) is an American–Canadian dual citizen rock and metal drummer. He is the drummer for Left Spine Down and Stiff Valentine, and he has worked with SMP, 16volt and Unit:187.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Waling grew up in Kirkland, Washington, where he began learning to play the drums at the age of three thanks to a family friend. In 2005, Waling began touring with the band Desillusion.
  
  ## Studio and touring work
  
  Waling became known for his precision, style and ability to adapt to many different styles of music. Ilker Yücel of ReGen magazine wrote that "Waling has become one of the industrial and machine rock scene’s most reliable and sought-after drummers."
  
  