@octavarium008 Least favorite Opeth song overall or just off this album? I've always loved this song, people give it too much shit for being trippy and experimental with the voice effects.
@klynt23 I'd say Mikael's the best thing that happened to them. Not originally his band...I'm liking Axe more and more, but Lopez is one of a kind. Liking his new band Soen.
I'm fucking tired of people comparing Lopez and Axe. They're both competent enough to play in Opeth, and I'm pretty fucking sure Mikael is qualified to choose the right man for the job.
theres just somethin about the way he plays that makes me feel like thats the way i would play if i was his place... and yet im pretty sure if i actually was in his place i wouldnt come up with something even half as good. i guess his style really appeals to me
for blackwater park the snare sound is more because of the way it is in the mix. its really low and has heaps of reverb. it probably had a similar sound to the one in this video acoustically
@andrietube i have no idea about the exact dimensions, but it's a 14" for sure. i also had the same dilemma before, i was desperate to find the exact snare/s lopez used, but in the end i decided to get a good VERSATILE sounding 14" snare. if you want that to sound like a 13", you can just put moongel or other muffling devices on it. besides, drum sounds in the albums are always "treated", meaning they've been processed to sound better. so you don't have to lose sleep over it. good luck.
the guy was awesome in opeth. just watching this clip you can fully appreciated the subtlety and nuance he brought to the band. his appeal to me is in the groove he can encompass around the band and hold some pretty crazy stuff together. if his new material is plain old death metal blasts i will be disappointed. im not saying i dont like death metal or the drumming style but a hundred guys can do that as good as him. only a few could fill his spot in opeth.
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He's in a death metal band called Fifth to Infinity; I believe he was one of the founders.
I dunno why he left but I would have left as well if I was him. This guy is an insane death metal drummer and not some mellow progressive ballad crap. He played in Amon Amarth before and now back in a real death metal band.
Don't get me wrong, I still like Opeth but prefer their death metal days.
he left cuz he had anxiety issues due to his health problems, which made it hard for him to perform live. wat i dont get is y u call Opeth's new stuff "mellow progressive ballad crap" when u say u still like em... Opeth have greatly progressed since their so-called death metal days, and have become better than ever, so ur judgement of them is very wrong.
I don't know if you heard, but he's back in the death metal scene. He is working on a new album with Fifth to Infinity I believe and it's due to come out this year.
I still like their new stuff but I prefer their older material of course as I am more of a straight forwards death metal fan. Deliverance was a great album and had the perfect balance between death metal and progressive elements. Now, there's more progressive in their music than death metal and that's what I don't like.
I like this guy v much. His feeling is something excellent. And also I think that the snare he uses sounds very good ... someone knows where he is?? What happened to him?
Martin Lopez is amazing. Great guy, brilliant drumming, but hey - he served Opeth well. Opeth had drummers before him, and it shall surely last after him. The only pity is that we don't get to see much more of him.
I always thought he was the perfect fit for Opeth, but I guess the migraines and the complex with large crowds was just too much after a while. He is such an awesome, creative drummer.
I miss Martin Lopez too, he was one of a kind. Enough of the bickering at Axe though, at least give the guy a chance. He's an outstanding drummer but people are too busy complaining to let him show us what he can do. He can't help he's not Lopez lol.
The best drummer in the world. Plays completely with his soul.. no needless speed like dave lombardo. It all flaws through his body and mind to his hands and he creates such awesome toons which is pure bliss. I hope he is well now i wanna listen to his music.
@illinairr "Needless speed"? Lombardo doesn't play Opeth, he plays Slayer, for which he's excellent. Different standards, two very different drummers.
@illinairr you shouldn't call martin the best drummer in the world. there are way too many drummers in this world to determine that. but i do agree that martin is a truly amazing drummer and it is rare for many to be as diverse as he is.
It's too bad there are not other videos of him out there. Full songs on youtube. If anything their Lamentations DVD is a good example of what you'll get from him.
Gotta love him,Lopez is One of the best metal drummers ever! He is really Genies,this guy knows how to combine different styles From Latin to oriental to Metal, So much soul ...I miss him!
Martin Lopez, if by any chance you ever read this: I love watching you play man. Hope you are well, and I wish you luck in whatever you turn your talented hand to next.
After seeing the Lamentations DVD, Martin Lopez is the drummer that made me want to be better at what I do, and I'm proud to say he's easily the most influential drummer in my life.
Ever since I started listening to Opeth, I've been closely following Lopez's drumming, and because of his playing, I've learnt to play with even more groove and play much more relaxed than ever before.
Martin Lopez makes me want to play drums... and I'm a guitar player! Real talent always looks effortless. I've watched this video nearly 10 times now. I'd love to be in a band with this guy.
Definitely one of my favourite drummers. When I listen to him play on the albums i'm just constantly rewinding parts and looking like a grinning idiot. Just plays so well and everything is so imaginative. I hope he gets a band soon.
stress and anxiouty can make you sick, mabe he got sick of opeth after a few panic attack's he's a drummer so he has that faster thinking and it can freek you out and it was time to move on i don't know but i play guitar and have felt that way so my own opinion could fuck my comment up because i didn't take time to read the other comment's but i get sick around alot of people and mabe him to? he's a good drummer that's for sure
No, it wasn't that way. I am telling the truth, I swear.
I have the interview here, but in spanish (I'll send it to you)
When I have time, I will translate the part when He said why really he left the band (it's in the page 3 and 4)... sorry, I cannot do it now. I promise you I'll do it as soon as I can.
u got it wrong mate, but only slightly. he left opeth because of health issues and he couldnt cope with the touring that opeth needed to put out, and subsequently left. if he joins another band it will be purely because what they are doing uses less energy so that he can cope with it.
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The new drummer AND guitarist to opeth don't do akerfeldt justice. tsk tsk what a shame. Watershed is coming out to be what i thought it would so far.
Oookay, that's quite an overstatement. I agree his technique is amazing and he's definitely one of the best drummers opeth as ever had, but he's certainly not the most original.
It wasn't any health's problem. They lied, I don't remember why.
I'm form Uruguay (Martin's country) and a few months ago I read a metal's magazine, because it had an inverview with Lopez... and he said that he left the band because it was becoming very famous and he felt unconfortable with the demands that it brought.
If someone wants the interview, just ask... (although it's in spanish)
Your here saying all this but forgetting that comparing is the lowest thing you can do to a drummer, they should not be compared, they show be respected. Adler is respected and got hype for it, but is still a great drummer.
i can see what ur sayin hes not AS hyped as adler but Opeth fans know him as a drumming god, which im sure has brought a smile to his face more then once
But it takes a good drummer to write the stuff, and a better drummer to replicate it, and I do think that Axenrot is wasily as good/probably better than Martin. Just look at his work with Bloodbath, his blastbeats mixed with Jazz are incredible. Its like Opeth + Flo Mounier.
speaking of Lopez, where the hell did he go? whats his project called? Lopez, dude, im gonna go emo if you dont show up or something. (i put emo to refer as "going sad" note:im not emo.....or gay.)
"Blood disorder", anxiety attacks, and fear of flying. Touring ~200 days a year probably wore him down the most. Band has changed quite a bit since he joined back in '97; when he was just an Opeth fanatic trying to get in the band.
He got blood poisoning as well as having a panic attack on their last tour together... he aint playin for now... I personally think he is better then portnoy
Oh man I miss this guy
m3lki3l 1 month ago
Watching Lopez play drums makes me want to play drums :)
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firesquare16 5 months ago
hes gr8
MsDearme 6 months ago
epic
jellevdvegt 6 months ago
Martin you're the best!
Opeth is not Opeth without you.
alteragnostik 7 months ago 3
I agree with you
andicerbo 6 months ago
@alteragnostik Agree.
PossessWithin 3 weeks ago
I remember Mikael mentioning that this is his least favorite song. I never understood why.
octavarium008 9 months ago
@octavarium008 Least favorite Opeth song overall or just off this album? I've always loved this song, people give it too much shit for being trippy and experimental with the voice effects.
CrackeTheSkull 8 months ago
@CrackeTheSkull I believe just off this album.
octavarium008 8 months ago
@octavarium008 Wreath is my least favorite song off that album personally. It's a little bit too bland and repetitive. Still a good song though.
CrackeTheSkull 8 months ago
@CrackeTheSkull Actually he said it was his least favorite song he'd written and to listen to, though he enjoyed playing it.
He said he always felt that the song never flowed very well and especially the last minute and a half of it was just too jumpy and ADD.
Nubnut 8 months ago
@apocalist420 Yes indeed
brianz1214 9 months ago
this is my favourite opeth song
Vestu 9 months ago
I find it funny how the prog bands that are the lower on the technicality scale always sound much better and are more memorable
Example pink Floyd was far less technical than yes but they are far more memorable
Opeth is far less technical than say dream theater but they still make better songs
brianz1214 11 months ago 4
his drumming for opeth is so great i cant even compare it to any other metal drummer or progressive
phsyco78 1 year ago
@phsyco78 tbh axe is the best thing thats happened to opeth
klynt23 1 year ago
@klynt23 I'd say Mikael's the best thing that happened to them. Not originally his band...I'm liking Axe more and more, but Lopez is one of a kind. Liking his new band Soen.
EarlMcCrackin 1 year ago
I'm fucking tired of people comparing Lopez and Axe. They're both competent enough to play in Opeth, and I'm pretty fucking sure Mikael is qualified to choose the right man for the job.
bluceree201 1 year ago 20
theres just somethin about the way he plays that makes me feel like thats the way i would play if i was his place... and yet im pretty sure if i actually was in his place i wouldnt come up with something even half as good. i guess his style really appeals to me
ramtin1001 1 year ago
yes, there may be technically better drummers out there, but none have the feel that Lopez does
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Yvonne55597 1 year ago
He just shit all over Axe.
donangry 1 year ago 4
Look at his eyes at the end of videos , show who's a real drummer.. who's the best..
mathieulebum 1 year ago
His band SOEN with fucking Steve Digiorgio!!! waiting to listen them
23igna 1 year ago
@KarateMastR57 He's got a band right now, their looking for a label, you should definitely check them out. their called Soen.
fox4488 1 year ago
he is 1 of my favorite drummers with nick menza XD
die9go4 1 year ago
I love this song! Especially the "outside in the park" waltz part.
Smogsteed 1 year ago
Fucking AWESOME!
azraelsnemesis 1 year ago
crazy shit that's amazing
miclam 1 year ago
siiiick groove.
TheBootsy900 1 year ago
Awesome!! Now keep going. LOL Theres some wicked double kicks coming!!
bez99probs 1 year ago
My favourite drummer of all time!
scorpian007 1 year ago 2
Beautiful drumming!!
PabloJ1968 2 years ago 2
What a talent.
Just sooooooooooooooooooooooo overlooked and underappreciated.
FeedThemCake 2 years ago 8
Ghost Reveries sounds The BEST!!!
RiffbyRiff 2 years ago
cuz the cymbals sound latin & exotic
RiffbyRiff 2 years ago
the bass drums sound very heavy
RiffbyRiff 2 years ago
the snare and toms sound jazzy
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RiffbyRiff 2 years ago
for blackwater park the snare sound is more because of the way it is in the mix. its really low and has heaps of reverb. it probably had a similar sound to the one in this video acoustically
gregells 2 years ago
Hi Hat is Sabian AA 14" Medium Hats
nobody454 2 years ago
I need to know what hi hat he uses
Holskey777 2 years ago
Progressive Death Metal ²
Shishiwakarashi 2 years ago
So smooth. So crisp. So clean.
<3
BathroomWindowCig 2 years ago 2
I consider their music "Progressive Metal"
That's what it's considered in the Classic Rock magazines.
TornTigeress 2 years ago
Progressive Death Metal.
aantiawp 2 years ago 2
this drummer is not human! I love his drumming! *u*
Piromalli1989 2 years ago
what size is the snare? I want to buy Premier Modern Classic, same like him, but confused between 13"x7" or 14"x7". Please help!
andrietube 2 years ago
@andrietube he used to have both i think. for reference, maybe he used the 13" in damnation and 14" in deliverance.
metalmuhlisha 2 years ago
Hi.. thanks. And do you know what snare and size he used in Blackwater Park? it's the snare's sound that I am looking for.
andrietube 2 years ago
@andrietube i have no idea about the exact dimensions, but it's a 14" for sure. i also had the same dilemma before, i was desperate to find the exact snare/s lopez used, but in the end i decided to get a good VERSATILE sounding 14" snare. if you want that to sound like a 13", you can just put moongel or other muffling devices on it. besides, drum sounds in the albums are always "treated", meaning they've been processed to sound better. so you don't have to lose sleep over it. good luck.
metalmuhlisha 2 years ago
@metalmuhlisha yeah good advise! thanks again.
andrietube 2 years ago
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This guy wants to be Gene Hoglan so bad.
GenericInsect1979 2 years ago
the guy was awesome in opeth. just watching this clip you can fully appreciated the subtlety and nuance he brought to the band. his appeal to me is in the groove he can encompass around the band and hold some pretty crazy stuff together. if his new material is plain old death metal blasts i will be disappointed. im not saying i dont like death metal or the drumming style but a hundred guys can do that as good as him. only a few could fill his spot in opeth.
thereddrums 2 years ago 15
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He's in a death metal band called Fifth to Infinity; I believe he was one of the founders.
I dunno why he left but I would have left as well if I was him. This guy is an insane death metal drummer and not some mellow progressive ballad crap. He played in Amon Amarth before and now back in a real death metal band.
Don't get me wrong, I still like Opeth but prefer their death metal days.
deathmetalwho 2 years ago
he left cuz he had anxiety issues due to his health problems, which made it hard for him to perform live. wat i dont get is y u call Opeth's new stuff "mellow progressive ballad crap" when u say u still like em... Opeth have greatly progressed since their so-called death metal days, and have become better than ever, so ur judgement of them is very wrong.
looli9zo 2 years ago 6
I don't know if you heard, but he's back in the death metal scene. He is working on a new album with Fifth to Infinity I believe and it's due to come out this year.
I still like their new stuff but I prefer their older material of course as I am more of a straight forwards death metal fan. Deliverance was a great album and had the perfect balance between death metal and progressive elements. Now, there's more progressive in their music than death metal and that's what I don't like.
deathmetalwho 2 years ago
I love him...
Very great drummer..
Toifel90 2 years ago
I like this guy v much. His feeling is something excellent. And also I think that the snare he uses sounds very good ... someone knows where he is?? What happened to him?
OsmosisClub1234 2 years ago
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deathmetalwho 2 years ago
Still the grooves, the feel of his drumming leaves me inspired. Here's to some new fucking recordings!
Tymiinator 2 years ago
Martin Lopez is amazing. Great guy, brilliant drumming, but hey - he served Opeth well. Opeth had drummers before him, and it shall surely last after him. The only pity is that we don't get to see much more of him.
switchcade 2 years ago 8
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deathmetalwho 2 years ago
You can join the others and eagerly wait for Fifth to Infinity's upcoming album; which is much anticipated as a raw and real death metal album.
deathmetalwho 2 years ago
It's awesome how he can bring so much groove to it!
amaltoadie 2 years ago
he makes it look so easy....
bahlaal 2 years ago
I always thought he was the perfect fit for Opeth, but I guess the migraines and the complex with large crowds was just too much after a while. He is such an awesome, creative drummer.
jonesy97 2 years ago
this show you that blast beats is not the tecnique of the best drummers in this world
gleucoma 2 years ago
I miss Martin Lopez too, he was one of a kind. Enough of the bickering at Axe though, at least give the guy a chance. He's an outstanding drummer but people are too busy complaining to let him show us what he can do. He can't help he's not Lopez lol.
Geeez...
Wraithdegothia 2 years ago
his rhythmics are like hell yeah
h4x0y 2 years ago
great drummer...I agree
rodexrock18 2 years ago
I think he is great but I also like the Axenrott.
tsironakos 2 years ago 3
The best drummer in the world. Plays completely with his soul.. no needless speed like dave lombardo. It all flaws through his body and mind to his hands and he creates such awesome toons which is pure bliss. I hope he is well now i wanna listen to his music.
illinairr 2 years ago 103
I agree whole heartedly with everything you said sir. However, no need to slam Lombardo. Also talented in his own way :)
skyskraper31 2 years ago 6
yep he is talented but i just don't like his style.
illinairr 2 years ago
dave doesn't needlessly play with speed.
He is a legend.
But martin lopez is brilliant
COBHC279 2 years ago 5
@illinairr martin is pheonomal but dont diss lombardo that man is a pioneer.
ultimatefighter187 1 year ago
@illinairr
My friend, i agree with you... this guy is a monster drummer....
eleazarttrejo 1 year ago
@illinairr "Needless speed"? Lombardo doesn't play Opeth, he plays Slayer, for which he's excellent. Different standards, two very different drummers.
antonio610 1 year ago
@illinairr how do Engrish?
alt9001 1 year ago
@illinairr you shouldn't call martin the best drummer in the world. there are way too many drummers in this world to determine that. but i do agree that martin is a truly amazing drummer and it is rare for many to be as diverse as he is.
911violentagro 1 year ago 3
@illinairr i agree with you, but dave lombardo is an absolutely amazing drummer :)
darthmoo7 8 months ago
@illinairr i beg to differ. he may be great but hes not really THE BEST, thats a really big title. hes certainly up there though
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illinairr 2 years ago
It's too bad there are not other videos of him out there. Full songs on youtube. If anything their Lamentations DVD is a good example of what you'll get from him.
blask83 2 years ago 5
fuuuck if only this was the whole song
shlempnar 2 years ago 4
Gotta love him,Lopez is One of the best metal drummers ever! He is really Genies,this guy knows how to combine different styles From Latin to oriental to Metal, So much soul ...I miss him!
Opeth need Lopez!
Instrumentish 2 years ago 5
I KNOW!!! I love Lopez
LadyofMetal16 2 years ago 2
Martin Lopez, if by any chance you ever read this: I love watching you play man. Hope you are well, and I wish you luck in whatever you turn your talented hand to next.
ForViewingOnly 2 years ago 7
what health issues caused him to leave opeth?
jlk21 3 years ago
I think it was blood poisoning and panic attacks
oneinfinity 2 years ago
He is a natural. like fish in the sea...
sabor latino carajo!
hermitalex 3 years ago 8
too bad he got sick. he deserves all of it.
Fooanton 3 years ago 5
After seeing the Lamentations DVD, Martin Lopez is the drummer that made me want to be better at what I do, and I'm proud to say he's easily the most influential drummer in my life.
Casen2004 3 years ago 8
I agree to a certain extent.
Ever since I started listening to Opeth, I've been closely following Lopez's drumming, and because of his playing, I've learnt to play with even more groove and play much more relaxed than ever before.
YouCanCallMeJustin 3 years ago 8
Martin Lopez makes me want to play drums... and I'm a guitar player! Real talent always looks effortless. I've watched this video nearly 10 times now. I'd love to be in a band with this guy.
ForViewingOnly 2 years ago 6
Couldn't of said it better myself.
jaredowty 2 years ago 3
Certainly a kick ass drummer
c4t2f0 3 years ago
Definitely one of my favourite drummers. When I listen to him play on the albums i'm just constantly rewinding parts and looking like a grinning idiot. Just plays so well and everything is so imaginative. I hope he gets a band soon.
cannibalklown 3 years ago 8
is it just me or does he have really long arms?
wolfisloose 3 years ago
martin lopez has awesome grooves
lonnmaj15 3 years ago 2
He is on par with Portnoy and D. Carry
bvanhar1 3 years ago 4
i like him better than portnoy tho
McMajestic992 3 years ago 6
POTAQUEOPAREO³
illspirit1965 3 years ago
oh my god this gives me chills!
Gloin27 3 years ago 2
best drummer ever?
fool.
he's an amazing drummer.
one of my top 5.
but not the best ever.
that's ridiculous to say.
iknowmyabc123 3 years ago
perfect! Best drummer ever!
barnnummer5milliard 3 years ago 6
is martin lopez mexican???
Tamadrummer11 3 years ago
His family is from Uruguay, he was born in Sweden then moved to Uruguay at a young age, then back to Sweden.
lewiji 3 years ago 5
stress and anxiouty can make you sick, mabe he got sick of opeth after a few panic attack's he's a drummer so he has that faster thinking and it can freek you out and it was time to move on i don't know but i play guitar and have felt that way so my own opinion could fuck my comment up because i didn't take time to read the other comment's but i get sick around alot of people and mabe him to? he's a good drummer that's for sure
serinityofbrutality 3 years ago
I have both as well. its hard to be a guitarist and have anxiety
NinjaSCA 3 years ago 2
definitely. anxiety caused me to quit my band, i just couldn't handle it at all. I really relate to Martin Lopez for that reason.
shakemasta 3 years ago
i hate crowds
you think i might feel the same thing and get an anexiety attack in a scenary?
i wouldn't like it
AlexLococo 3 years ago
This does not sound nearly as dark with out the guitars and vocals,weird...
xExUxBxExRx 3 years ago
yep :D isnt it great, thats what opeth stand out.
faithful2satan 3 years ago
No, it wasn't that way. I am telling the truth, I swear.
I have the interview here, but in spanish (I'll send it to you)
When I have time, I will translate the part when He said why really he left the band (it's in the page 3 and 4)... sorry, I cannot do it now. I promise you I'll do it as soon as I can.
Natumi 3 years ago
can you send it to me too please?
You've made me curious.
Pinduck 3 years ago
can you send it to me too
i really miss lopez in the band
=)
AlexLococo 3 years ago
No, isn't any health's problem.
In fact, he is working with other bands from here. He simply didn't want be in Opeth anymore.
If you want, I will send the interview to you too (when I translate it, of course)
Natumi 3 years ago
????
e633xx 3 years ago
In spanish?
Do you have the interview in spanish?
zacariasdaniel 3 years ago
Yes, I have.
Hey... why someone put "poor comment" in my comment? I'm telling the true...
Natumi 3 years ago
u got it wrong mate, but only slightly. he left opeth because of health issues and he couldnt cope with the touring that opeth needed to put out, and subsequently left. if he joins another band it will be purely because what they are doing uses less energy so that he can cope with it.
faithful2satan 3 years ago 4
It's long... but I'll do it, yes.
Besides, it'll serve me to practice my english (ñem)
Natumi 3 years ago
ill miss his work with opeth
theonezeata 3 years ago 5
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The new drummer AND guitarist to opeth don't do akerfeldt justice. tsk tsk what a shame. Watershed is coming out to be what i thought it would so far.
Drumtome 3 years ago
Couldn't agree more
Eulogy246 3 years ago
You guys all fail miserably.
AlabamaManWhore 3 years ago 6
fuck hes brilliant! please return to Opeth dude!
ETMadScientist 3 years ago 5
I would say he is original, not going to argue about it but good look finding someone with a similar style to his.
holyd1ver 3 years ago
so sad he's out now....the most original drummer ever..
ONarmoO 3 years ago 9
Oookay, that's quite an overstatement. I agree his technique is amazing and he's definitely one of the best drummers opeth as ever had, but he's certainly not the most original.
Kupjekarlen 3 years ago
give me an example....someone else that sound better than him....
ONarmoO 3 years ago
Danny Carry...
Still Martin fuckin ruled. I hope his mental health gets better so that he can return to Opeth!
angus147258 3 years ago 5
it wasnt mental.. he has a rare blood disease..
but still, i agree. i hope he returns.
BecauseOfBoredom 3 years ago
It wasn't any health's problem. They lied, I don't remember why.
I'm form Uruguay (Martin's country) and a few months ago I read a metal's magazine, because it had an inverview with Lopez... and he said that he left the band because it was becoming very famous and he felt unconfortable with the demands that it brought.
If someone wants the interview, just ask... (although it's in spanish)
Natumi 3 years ago
you have the interview? any chance you would translate it and send it to me? :)
BecauseOfBoredom 3 years ago
From what i've heard, he had that blood disease.
But i also heard that he had panic attacks as fast as they came up to the stage.
Jagstaldincola 3 years ago
listen to his playing on the first singing part of deliverance, that is certainly origional and phanominal at that!
clottoyup 3 years ago
or the outro to deliverance.. its a hell of a lot more complicated than it looks. try it.
BecauseOfBoredom 3 years ago
i have, i am a drummer, and i can't play it. It's just not freaking fair!!
clottoyup 3 years ago
very very nice! I love opeth!!!
Gloin27 4 years ago
My hero
pathlessvman 4 years ago 2
And by the way its not in an odd time signature. its 4/4.
Drumtome 4 years ago
Oh well. It sure as hell sounds extremely complex. Mr. Lopez makes it sound more than just 4/4.
Arthemesic 4 years ago 2
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Nubzrule 4 years ago
As much as you are.
Arthemesic 4 years ago 3
Agreed, hes a great drummer, Top 10 in the world almost.
Drumtome 4 years ago 9
Oh and btw my comment about Lopez making it sound complex was a complement, not an insult to him. It's hard to make 4/4 sound odd.
Arthemesic 4 years ago 3
What's even cooler about this is the odd time signature.
Martin Lopez is one of those underrated drummers who would wipe out all of the hype drummers like Jason Bittner and Chris Adler.
By these underrated drummers I mean Dennis Röndum, Tobias Persson etc. I dunno about Kai Hahto. His reputation is growing.
Arthemesic 4 years ago
Your here saying all this but forgetting that comparing is the lowest thing you can do to a drummer, they should not be compared, they show be respected. Adler is respected and got hype for it, but is still a great drummer.
Drumtome 4 years ago
You are right. But it's sad people hype out drummers and leave no space for others like Martin Lopez and Dennis Röndum.
Arthemesic 4 years ago
i can see what ur sayin hes not AS hyped as adler but Opeth fans know him as a drumming god, which im sure has brought a smile to his face more then once
faithful2satan 4 years ago
Yeah, all true.
Arthemesic 4 years ago
fuck... i luv this intro!
watchyourst3p 4 years ago
damn i love martin lopez...:P
lurkki12 4 years ago
Martin is a superb drummer.
But it takes a good drummer to write the stuff, and a better drummer to replicate it, and I do think that Axenrot is wasily as good/probably better than Martin. Just look at his work with Bloodbath, his blastbeats mixed with Jazz are incredible. Its like Opeth + Flo Mounier.
krisq14 4 years ago
speaking of Lopez, where the hell did he go? whats his project called? Lopez, dude, im gonna go emo if you dont show up or something. (i put emo to refer as "going sad" note:im not emo.....or gay.)
antagony69 4 years ago
"Blood disorder", anxiety attacks, and fear of flying. Touring ~200 days a year probably wore him down the most. Band has changed quite a bit since he joined back in '97; when he was just an Opeth fanatic trying to get in the band.
Grepkeen 4 years ago
cdrumzi WHY NO DYNAMIUCS , it's a pro , look the flow , rythmme , easy drums ! deliverance drums for me the best riffle !
mayemz 4 years ago
Let's see what the fuck Axenrot will do.
m15t4k3n 4 years ago
Lopez is one of my, if not my favorite drummer. On that list I also include Thomas Haake, Gene Holgan and Danny Carey.
Jackthestripper 4 years ago 7
too bad he left opeth :(
egeuaa 4 years ago
He got blood poisoning as well as having a panic attack on their last tour together... he aint playin for now... I personally think he is better then portnoy
gurrmuff 4 years ago
well (in my opinion) portnoy is not that great of a drummer cuz he uses no dynamics
its guys like lopez and tomas haake who i like (as far as metal)
cdrumzi 4 years ago
This guy is one unique, technique-wise bastard.
rattlesnare 4 years ago 7
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This guy is one ordinary, technique-wise bastard.
rattlesnare 4 years ago
As far as I am concerned, there are two drummers. Neil Peart and Martin Lopez. No one gets close to these two!!
ZakkDanielsOldNo7 4 years ago 2