This is so freaking amazing.. I watched this video at least 6 times today. As a fellow drummer, thank you for being an inspiration to me. You've quickly become my favorite drummer (next to Blake Richardson, of course haha). Rock on!
hey alex fantastic drumming i love all ur vids very very impressive i just have a question do u do all the recording stuff for ur videos? or do u have someone who does it for u because i want to start recording too but i dont know wut things to buy or how to use any of it and i wanted to know if its difficult to understand the software and things like that. thnx in advance
So do you notice a huge difference on using different pedals or is it mostly the tension? Also, what sort of practice did you/do you use for getting your feet that fast? Like rudiments applied to feet or just practice with a met?
great job man! and great sound! really nice how you make your videos! and i like the two techniques you use for blasting, one for right hand and one for the left one.
a little curiosity, what program you use for video editing?
How long have you been playing!? I play for a band called Branded A Traitor, where I can write hard parts in the drums and most of it is quite technical, I can not acquire the level of complexity that you write for these tracks, so I have to ask how long have you been playing and any tips for adding to tracks? thanks, hope you reply =D
Holy god. I think you just made me a fan of your band. This drum part is super creative and impressive at the same time, haha. The chorus part specifically. Keep up the awesome work!
@mdterps1042 Yeah he is a nice guy. Hey dude, my bands new track is hell of inspired by you and travis orbin on drums. Im going to do a studio play along like yourself ; but till then whats your email if you wanna hear my bands track and ill send it to your. Im rocking Saluda custom cymbals, very similar configs in sizing to yours like having 13' and 14' hi hats to compliment intricacies of certain riffs and having the right side of the it mirror the left. I built my kit after yours and orbins.
Yes this is my band. We currently have an album out and it is available for purchase online and on itunes. This bonus track is available on itunes only. Please take a moment to check us out on facebook. Thanks for watching!
"Hmm, well I'm Alex, I'm awesome...hmm let's get some more awesomeness, I'm playing left-handed as well" .... Soooo killer dude! I hope to see you in Germany soon with your band!
So wait this song hasnt been released on an album yet? Dude 30 seconds in i was searching for this bands discography...love the guitar its got a faceless influnce from what i can hear...and the drumming holy fuck dont get me started...
Ill watch every single video you post man along with your bands songs...keep it up!!
Alex, you mentioned that you are gonna be using an SPD-s. WHat for? Because I haven't really found a good use for mine outside of triggering silly Homer SImpson samples and playing beats over them.
Did anyone else notice that that guy's on Facebook the entire time on his laptop when Alex is playing 6 feet away from him? How can anyone have such an unimpressed reaction? I have now concluded that the person sitting there is in fact Travis Orbin himself.
@7angelofdrums7 did you notice that the page never changed? clearly the guy was watching lol no one could sit there while something like that was going on infront of them
@7angelofdrums7 Haha! Has to be him, he's probably yelling at Alex the whole time like a coach: "Faster goddammit! Use your fucking left foot too! Keep your focus, c'mon!" :D
alex is the best drummer out there in my opinion, first heard and saw him play when i went to see Threat Signal at the Barfly in London UK and have continued to be amazed by his skill. Bought this album as soon as i heard it was out, its pretty fuckin sweet.
Keep up the good work dude, looking forward to seeing what you bring to the next albums for TS and ordnance!
Hey man thanks a lot for the kind words! Glad to hear that you caught the Barfly show, it was one of my favorites on the tour. Killer venue, audience, and it was my birthday. I appreciate the support and your interest in my bands!
Mean! Just bought Internal Monologues off Amazon. Fuck, so low and fat and filthy it's destroying my headphones but that is alway a welcome sign. Love the track "V". Drums sound super crisp. Well done lads.
hey dude! u r a freakin awesome drummer! i envy u alot! lol. i wuz wonderin if u use triggers on ur kick drum & if u always play with ur back slanted like that. thats not very good 4 ur back. lol
The main overheads are Shure PG81's. The Hi-Hats are some cheap mics that I got as a pair on ebay - FDK SC-1's. I'd never heard of them until I bought them, but they get the job done.
I've been using a Ddrum4 SE module for awhile now. I recently picked up a Roland SPD-S which I'll probably be using live from now on. Both work great!
@ctmetalblast I'm well aware of that. I was just pointing out a good song with similar name, because I thought... you know, "Fear Of Discovery" and "The Discovery"... uh, nevermind
I was wondering what you're using to trigger the kick now. You were using a Alesis module, but I noticed it's gone and your kick sound is slightly different.
Alex, every time I see your new videos, it makes me want to stop drumming. You're 25 years my junior and I'll never catch up to your level. Amazing stuff. Glad you're sharing with us all.
And forgot to say big grats on being Threat Signal's drummer, no offense, they could really use a more skilled one in general. You deserve to big in big bands, super talented man. Respect, keep it GREAT!
I don't know how much after editing your guys do, but from what I hear you're execution is so good, I'm extremely impressed. I think most other people at least make it sloppy here and there. Su-freaking-perb.
I don't know what it is about clean vocals that make metalheads cringe, but I think they sound awesome here. probably favorite orginance song so far. great job alex!
@taabrams67 i like metal and i love clean vocals too, it really all depends on the type and how well they can actually sing but yea this does sound cool
Someone was on Facebook! Great video, as always. Great playing. Seriously, you and Travis Orbin should do a duet or something. Cleanest drummers in metal, yes...
Just Amazing, Very Creative, minus the singing, but no offense to the vocalist, whether you are doing for a marketing angle or whatever, i just think excellent metal should not be ruined by a singer....Again though instrumentally Sick...
Besides being a great drummer he also does some funny faces too!!!
DoomDriver 2 days ago
It would be nice to see this guy do an audition for DT!
DoomDriver 2 days ago
RON PAUL 2012
TheRONPAULWILLWIN 5 days ago
I realize you have good symmetry, but why not use your left foot more often when you can?
DeusUniversa10 1 week ago
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Alex, what setting you use the Demon drive?
speed, power or light?
jhonyeryc 1 week ago
nice drumming! but i prefer more natural bass drum trigger-sound ;)
Wintersun729 1 week ago
awesome dynamic fill at 0:36
nimajnebenneb 1 week ago
Are those marching drum sticks, I see?
DRUMMERMARK100 2 weeks ago
Every video you've done is just fucking flawless! I love the sound, the setup and the technique! I'm really jelous of your amazing skills
MegaBongBrothers 3 weeks ago
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TheGUnit101 4 weeks ago
This is so freaking amazing.. I watched this video at least 6 times today. As a fellow drummer, thank you for being an inspiration to me. You've quickly become my favorite drummer (next to Blake Richardson, of course haha). Rock on!
gamefreak249 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
A year younger and better than me. curse you! great playing.
stixflix06 1 month ago
Masterpiece.
Tile102 1 month ago
Hey man, do you shoot your videos all in one take?
RyannnW 1 month ago
You're the best!!! Who is Mike Portnoy?? Who is Chris Adler?? Alex Rudy Rudinger you rules!!
Greatings From Chile!!
Bye
naduarte 1 month ago
Tightest blast beats I've ever heard.
tomogh311 1 month ago
so nasty
bandit0 2 months ago
awesome drumming!!! you rock dude!
KICKFOREFATHERS 2 months ago
what kind and size sticks do you use?
prestonskatefreak1 2 months ago
I have that china :D
invaderharpie2112 2 months ago
Not only is your drumming amazing, but this track is sick is hell. Buying the hell out of your shit. <3 <3
xxmigs41xx 2 months ago
I'm dying to know what kind of sticks you use.
TimGarrenDrum 2 months ago
hey alex fantastic drumming i love all ur vids very very impressive i just have a question do u do all the recording stuff for ur videos? or do u have someone who does it for u because i want to start recording too but i dont know wut things to buy or how to use any of it and i wanted to know if its difficult to understand the software and things like that. thnx in advance
nigelic 2 months ago
So do you notice a huge difference on using different pedals or is it mostly the tension? Also, what sort of practice did you/do you use for getting your feet that fast? Like rudiments applied to feet or just practice with a met?
wjpiv1 2 months ago
great job man! and great sound! really nice how you make your videos! and i like the two techniques you use for blasting, one for right hand and one for the left one.
a little curiosity, what program you use for video editing?
thanks man!
FuckinComic 2 months ago
rediculously awesome
Level80irl 2 months ago
Ordinance is great man! But I really hate the clean vocal parts !
sergioaarocha 2 months ago
The short hair looks good mate!
protorobsmos 2 months ago
How long have you been playing!? I play for a band called Branded A Traitor, where I can write hard parts in the drums and most of it is quite technical, I can not acquire the level of complexity that you write for these tracks, so I have to ask how long have you been playing and any tips for adding to tracks? thanks, hope you reply =D
RockMetalAndStuff 2 months ago
You redefine drumming. Holy cow. Can I please meet you and jam with you?
MitchReitmanOnDrums 2 months ago
So ambidextrous, hands and feet so equally matched to one another . Fuckin Brilliant !!
hempiify 2 months ago
i want to see a battle between him and KrimH
saddlenhooks 2 months ago
Id let him fuck my girl
NovembersDooom 2 months ago 8
@NovembersDooom i wouldn't.
MistaSinistra 4 weeks ago
i'm in the awesome bit of youtube again!!!!
MrDrumGuy1997 2 months ago
Correct me if im wrong but are those Demon Drives??
BennySandston 2 months ago
You are one of my favourite drummers of all time :o So talented and creative drumming. You inspire me
muspelheim8 2 months ago
Holy god. I think you just made me a fan of your band. This drum part is super creative and impressive at the same time, haha. The chorus part specifically. Keep up the awesome work!
WorldofFood 2 months ago
Hey man, please do a cover of the song "Icarus Lives" or "All new materials" of Periphery. It would be awesome!!
DukatiStreetfighter 3 months ago
dude ur fkn perfect
donster95 3 months ago
This is the hardest song I've ever played!!. you're a beast!!!!
asdasdasd240 3 months ago in playlist Más vídeos de mdterps1042
This is drum porn!!!
xXObscureNightmareXx 3 months ago
what drum module do u use for the kick trigger sample , alesis dm5 perhaps?
G1NG3RYS 3 months ago
wow..wtf..that damn near blew my head right off..your pretty legit man
ethan2787 3 months ago
Drumming of this genre doesn't get any better.
spacitydrummer4JC 3 months ago
HOLY FUCK!! 5th time watching this video in a row best fucking song EVER!!!!!!
wxmt85 3 months ago
i can not stop watching your videos!!!! absolutely awesome!!! can you get anymore ambidextrous?
coryb2877 3 months ago
Why is Anal Sex is a related video? Lol.
Applehurler 3 months ago
how did u make that snare sounds so good?.like how did u mix it, did u make it really compressed?, tell me!
G1NG3RYS 3 months ago
dude you are one of my favourite drummers ;).awesome playing
TheCorpse1978 3 months ago
Great!!
Xeth666 3 months ago
What kind of pedal do you have man?
nickfumaramusic 4 months ago
@nickfumaramusic they're pearl demon drives and you can't forget the Puma driving shoes either! can't drum without them:D
danielcalderon 4 months ago
this is excellent!
powerbass11 4 months ago
the part at 1:20 sounds (the drums) like the break down in Resistance by Veil of Maya!?
xam154 4 months ago 4
@xam154
I'm not familiar with that song, but I have seen Sam play a few times. Great drummer and very nice guy!
mdterps1042 4 months ago 3
@mdterps1042 you should check it out then cause its a fantastic song! reminds me of metroid for some reason.
xam154 4 months ago
@mdterps1042 Yeah he is a nice guy. Hey dude, my bands new track is hell of inspired by you and travis orbin on drums. Im going to do a studio play along like yourself ; but till then whats your email if you wanna hear my bands track and ill send it to your. Im rocking Saluda custom cymbals, very similar configs in sizing to yours like having 13' and 14' hi hats to compliment intricacies of certain riffs and having the right side of the it mirror the left. I built my kit after yours and orbins.
66Ganon 3 months ago
wow this is amazing
Hanzez 4 months ago
hello i have a question the sound of the bass drum is from a drum module or is a drum sample
slaughterfair 4 months ago
@slaughterfair
Hey man, the kick sound is a few different samples combined to make one and then put on my drum module. Hope this helps!
mdterps1042 4 months ago
@mdterps1042 wth how u do that any tutorial o tip u can send me an inbox if u want
slaughterfair 4 months ago
Hell yes!
dduem 4 months ago
want to hook me up with this song for free bro? lol this is so sick
tamakit123 4 months ago
is this ur bands song or what? this is sick vocals r amazing
tamakit123 4 months ago
@tamakit123
Yes this is my band. We currently have an album out and it is available for purchase online and on itunes. This bonus track is available on itunes only. Please take a moment to check us out on facebook. Thanks for watching!
mdterps1042 4 months ago
@mdterps1042 wow that is sick drumming! do u use the german grip it looks like it looks mad comfy to play ilke u lol
tamakit123 4 months ago
so focus when recording!!!! hitting everything so perfect!!
ToXicGunsmith 4 months ago
this is definitely my favorite song on this album besides struggling with the inevitable
Thecor13 4 months ago
I have no words for how fucking awesome this is.
It's always refreshing to watch skilled drumming.
Eluveitie22 4 months ago
very similar setup and style to travis orbin. like it bro. keep groovin
jakubzor 5 months ago
thigh!
watchyourst3p 5 months ago
my f***ing god your good Q_Q
Monokk3li 5 months ago
"Hmm, well I'm Alex, I'm awesome...hmm let's get some more awesomeness, I'm playing left-handed as well" .... Soooo killer dude! I hope to see you in Germany soon with your band!
CorpsesUnderIce 5 months ago
the song sucks but drummer is fucken awesome
arthasbr 5 months ago
Animal....
tiagoshade 5 months ago
jonathan davis at the beginning??ahaha
020319870203 5 months ago
can i have your right foot please \m/
codymhart86 5 months ago
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metaldrummer98 5 months ago
das ist krank
SteuerRiese 6 months ago
Holy fucking shitfuck. This guy is a god.
HairlessApeBattery 6 months ago
So wait this song hasnt been released on an album yet? Dude 30 seconds in i was searching for this bands discography...love the guitar its got a faceless influnce from what i can hear...and the drumming holy fuck dont get me started...
Ill watch every single video you post man along with your bands songs...keep it up!!
thereverand15 6 months ago
Alex, you mentioned that you are gonna be using an SPD-s. WHat for? Because I haven't really found a good use for mine outside of triggering silly Homer SImpson samples and playing beats over them.
TheCuddlyKnife 6 months ago
do you mix these songs yourself? every drum and cymbal sounds outstanding.
KnoffMan 6 months ago
death to the first bastard who clicks the dislike button.
lucci97 6 months ago
Hey, Alex, sincerely, is there something you CAN"T play? :)
fumoffuua 6 months ago
what kind of snare are you using in this video?
111spandex 6 months ago
Did anyone else notice that that guy's on Facebook the entire time on his laptop when Alex is playing 6 feet away from him? How can anyone have such an unimpressed reaction? I have now concluded that the person sitting there is in fact Travis Orbin himself.
7angelofdrums7 6 months ago 14
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TheCuddlyKnife 6 months ago
@7angelofdrums7 did you notice that the page never changed? clearly the guy was watching lol no one could sit there while something like that was going on infront of them
thereverand15 6 months ago
@7angelofdrums7 Maybe he heard it so many times that he just got used to having demigods in the same room.
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Hheawy 5 months ago
@7angelofdrums7 Haha! Has to be him, he's probably yelling at Alex the whole time like a coach: "Faster goddammit! Use your fucking left foot too! Keep your focus, c'mon!" :D
Hheawy 5 months ago
@7angelofdrums7 I believe that that person is Greg Macklin.
maidenfan10210 4 months ago
It is inspiring to watch your video.I can see myself embracing the 'metals' in me.Thanks for the inspiration @mdterps1042.
bzdrumgeek 6 months ago
BEST DRUMMER OUT THERE.. i love your style keep it up
sevensecondshowdown 6 months ago
Do you get your Meinl Cymbals for free?
BryceButler2 6 months ago
alex is the best drummer out there in my opinion, first heard and saw him play when i went to see Threat Signal at the Barfly in London UK and have continued to be amazed by his skill. Bought this album as soon as i heard it was out, its pretty fuckin sweet.
Keep up the good work dude, looking forward to seeing what you bring to the next albums for TS and ordnance!
Bashford1985 6 months ago 5
@Bashford1985
Hey man thanks a lot for the kind words! Glad to hear that you caught the Barfly show, it was one of my favorites on the tour. Killer venue, audience, and it was my birthday. I appreciate the support and your interest in my bands!
@AndWeJustGoMoo
Thanks a lot man. 'V' is the only track on the record that I wrote all instruments for. I'm glad you dig it and thanks for picking it up!
mdterps1042 6 months ago 2
Mean! Just bought Internal Monologues off Amazon. Fuck, so low and fat and filthy it's destroying my headphones but that is alway a welcome sign. Love the track "V". Drums sound super crisp. Well done lads.
AndWeJustGoMoo 6 months ago
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lucci97 6 months ago
Any possibility of a Pearl endorsement in the works yet?
Hell they'd be nuts not to pick you up!
75mctavish 6 months ago
Hey man, you should totally put a camera right infront of you. I think that would be cool!
SalsaTheDog 7 months ago
@mdterps1042
@rythmnkeeper009 the brand name is ADK, but they use a dodgy font,
MildlyMoist 7 months ago
@MildlyMoist
You're probably correct. I just know they're pretty cheap, haha
mdterps1042 7 months ago
@mdterps1042 wasn't trying to be a cocky ass :) just informing the guy that was asking about em
MildlyMoist 7 months ago
hey dude! u r a freakin awesome drummer! i envy u alot! lol. i wuz wonderin if u use triggers on ur kick drum & if u always play with ur back slanted like that. thats not very good 4 ur back. lol
MrMetaldrummer777 7 months ago
@psychometaldrummer
My right Hi-Hats are Byzance Traditional Medium Hats. The Byzance series is great and I'll definitely be trying more in the future!
@Everyone!
Thanks a lot for the kind words! I'm very glad you all dig it!
mdterps1042 7 months ago
Hey dude. What mic's are you rocking for overheads?
rhythmkeeper009 7 months ago
@rhythmkeeper009
The main overheads are Shure PG81's. The Hi-Hats are some cheap mics that I got as a pair on ebay - FDK SC-1's. I'd never heard of them until I bought them, but they get the job done.
@betterthandirt
I've been using a Ddrum4 SE module for awhile now. I recently picked up a Roland SPD-S which I'll probably be using live from now on. Both work great!
mdterps1042 7 months ago
beautiful
overcontrol 7 months ago
Effortless. Great drumming.
dduem 7 months ago
Now when you have watched this, go listen to "The Discovery" by Cloudkicker.
Hheawy 7 months ago 3
@Hheawy because? They don't sound similar if that's what you are going for
ctmetalblast 7 months ago
@ctmetalblast I'm well aware of that. I was just pointing out a good song with similar name, because I thought... you know, "Fear Of Discovery" and "The Discovery"... uh, nevermind
Hheawy 7 months ago
@Hheawy lol...i understand...i haven't heard much of cloudkicker, but I do like the shit ive heard so far
ctmetalblast 7 months ago
@Hheawy good man
briggskidd 7 months ago
@Hheawy uh, why?
gonadiator 7 months ago
very good metal drummer!
thismika18 7 months ago
0:41 is so epic
Rhamsody1349 7 months ago
Hey Alex,
I was wondering what you're using to trigger the kick now. You were using a Alesis module, but I noticed it's gone and your kick sound is slightly different.
Thanks,
Aaron
betterthandirt 7 months ago
I see facebook on the MacBook back there.
rhythmkeeper009 7 months ago
nice! :)
DefkalionDs 7 months ago
" Drum of Discovery "
Cainoish 7 months ago
Alex, every time I see your new videos, it makes me want to stop drumming. You're 25 years my junior and I'll never catch up to your level. Amazing stuff. Glad you're sharing with us all.
iamdrumgod 7 months ago
best song on the album!!
gonadiator 7 months ago
maan !! the part from 3:40 untin the end is beast!!!
fucking sick man !
MrEcksen 7 months ago
tom sound is like chocolate, awesome!
SinisterSkip 7 months ago
And forgot to say big grats on being Threat Signal's drummer, no offense, they could really use a more skilled one in general. You deserve to big in big bands, super talented man. Respect, keep it GREAT!
SinisterSkip 7 months ago
I don't know how much after editing your guys do, but from what I hear you're execution is so good, I'm extremely impressed. I think most other people at least make it sloppy here and there. Su-freaking-perb.
SinisterSkip 7 months ago
god damn the symphonic component made this sooo epic! <3
777EZekiel 7 months ago
I'm curious, why no Byzance cymbals?
psychometaldrummer 7 months ago
he has 13" byzance hats on the right if i recall corectly...... he probably just prefers the sound of the other ones better?
datommaster 7 months ago
1:03 Empires Erased?? (Born of Osiris) lol
DeFFicationISgolD 7 months ago
@DeFFicationISgolD hahaha very similar tone
adioskaterdude999 7 months ago
@adioskaterdude999 yes indeed =]
DeFFicationISgolD 7 months ago
I don't know what it is about clean vocals that make metalheads cringe, but I think they sound awesome here. probably favorite orginance song so far. great job alex!
taabrams67 7 months ago
@taabrams67 i like metal and i love clean vocals too, it really all depends on the type and how well they can actually sing but yea this does sound cool
sierramister123 7 months ago
THIS IS FUCKING INSANE.
slash0x0x 7 months ago
Someone was on Facebook! Great video, as always. Great playing. Seriously, you and Travis Orbin should do a duet or something. Cleanest drummers in metal, yes...
TheCuddlyKnife 7 months ago
Just Amazing, Very Creative, minus the singing, but no offense to the vocalist, whether you are doing for a marketing angle or whatever, i just think excellent metal should not be ruined by a singer....Again though instrumentally Sick...
XxxxxLAMBOFGODxxxxX 7 months ago
@XxxxxLAMBOFGODxxxxX im afraid 'ruined' in this case is an opinion, not fact.
I, for one, think the vox (screaming and clean) kick ass
as for the drumming Alex, there isnt much i could say that hasnt already been said. phenomal!! im envious of your skill
Motazaliad 7 months ago
I LOVE YOUR DRUMMING BUT YOUR NECK OR BACK DOES NOT HURT
SmurfDrums310 7 months ago
Am I able to get a hard copy anywhere in England? Also what foot exercises do you do to achieve that kind of speed? Phenomenal drumming dude.
Adamski986 7 months ago
Epic! As always... ;) Keep up the great work and inspiring us drummers
destroyerofgrief 7 months ago
Good shit ;D
anbux12 7 months ago
dude your 2 low toms have a ton of reverb haha epic. I wish my kit sounded half as good as this
4evrDrum 7 months ago
Your quick double bass bursts are absolutely fantastic. Good work!
CorvetteAustin24 7 months ago
No.holy China lol jkjk
ilovetruthdrumzzz 7 months ago
holy shit!
JooshyJoosh93 7 months ago