Gene Trautmann (born 1966) is an American drummer, best known for his work with rock bands Queens of the Stone Age, Dig and the Miracle Workers, and as a touring member of Eagles of Death Metal.
[1] After graduating from Oregon Episcopal School in 1985, Trautmann moved to Los Angeles with the band and played with them on several albums, in addition to touring the United States and Europe.
[1] Following Brant Bjork's departure from Kyuss in 1994, Trautmann auditioned for the band and played with the group for two weeks before the spot eventually went to Alfredo Hernández.
[4][3] Following his departure from Queens of the Stone Age, Trautmann toured with Mark Lanegan in support of his studio album Field Songs and worked as a set dresser in the film industry.
As part of the band Mojave Lords with former Eagles of Death Metal bandmates Dave Catching and Brian O'Connor, Trautmann appeared on the album Expensive Feelings in 2021.