Doug Goik (drums/percussion)

Doug joined the band in mid 1995. He met Drew in class and they became Chem partners. After their senior year ended and Chem was no longer the topic of discussion Drew introduced Doug to his music. Pretty soon Doug was a regular in the basement and not long after that he was behind the kit for the first time in his life (thanks to constant nagging from Drew). Today, he has developed a unique style that accomodates Almostolen's music perfectly. Doug is a hard-hitting drummer that gives Almostolen thier signature "groove metal" rhythm. Doug's major musical influences are tool, Finger 11, OLP, Pulley and the Deftones. His favorite drummers are Danny Carey of tool and Rush's Neil Pert.

Doug plays a Premier 6 piece kit with Paiste cymbals, and many accessories.

"We're going to keep going with this beautiful thing & see where it takes us" Danny Carey