Matt Halpern Drum Channel Clip!

[andlungs86]

halpern is the most overated drummer like ever, he's good but blah there are others that crush him in everyway i have no idea how people think he's super great? he's good not amazing

[KlRKhammet]

@andlungs86 try playing like him and you will get it. even Chris Adler says Halpern is a much better drummer than he is.

[xXWhatUpDocXx]

Ouuuch at 2:46 The Floor Tom Mic ( looks like a bassdrummice actually..) takes a beating..

[FluffyMuffina]

@HELLPERN Is that a bass drum mic on the floor tom?

[ARKAEA33]

Bradley Cooper and Bill Maher.

[chrstbelieving]

that floor tom....... ahhhhhhHHH!!!!!

[DANnJORDAN]

Terry Bozzio is a shit drummer...

[psychodrumplayer14]

@DANnJORDAN Wrong, he is a unique drummer.

[DANnJORDAN]

@psychodrumplayer14 I have seen him play live...He sounds like a 3 yr old bashing a kit.

He dont deserve a kit that big for his low ability skills.

[psychodrumplayer14]

@DANnJORDAN You obviously don't understand why he has big kit. It's literally a piano in drum form. Every tom is tuned to a certain tone and he could play many piano songs on that drum set. He is not you're typical drummer So that's probably why you think he sucks.

[DANnJORDAN]

@psychodrumplayer14 If he has his toms to sound like a piano...Then why doesn't he just be a pianist?

[psychodrumplayer14]

@DANnJORDAN I have no clue lol. I like his solos they sound pretty cool. But some of them aren't that great but I'm sure all drummers have their pros and cons.

[DANnJORDAN]

@psychodrumplayer14 I dont like him because I went to see him play at a clinic and he was so cocky and arrogant. He didn't really play a solo, he just hit drums really.

[psychodrumplayer14]

@DANnJORDAN Yeah a lot of drummers are like that unfortunatly.

[PeanutButterGtr]

Shortly after filming this video, Matt was arrested and is currently being held on charges of RAPE!!! That poor drum kit...

[th3flash23]

only matt can wear deeper V shirts that anyone else!!

[partyboysproduction]

Matt played drums with Animals as Leaders. i love how he sings the beginning groove of Wave of Babies to describe the "pulse" at 2:04

[konsco]

That is one deep v neck!

[ISMBOFepicly]

HAHAHA! Unintentional polyrhythm with clapping and stick hitting at 3:10! Just thought I'd point that out. I catch myself doing clapping polyrhythms at ceremonies and other important shows that has applauding. I am a poly-noob by the way.

[JonathanChunPrevenge]

I'll be the one to say it: polymetric.

[BaxterSims]

So glad I take lessons with you homie.

[MrDrumzOrz]

Dem ghost notes...

[Yeahhhh444]

Terry Bozio? Interviewing Matt Halpern? That is ass backwards. Terry must be really jealous that Matt unleashes a 10x more powerful wave of sound than he does while using 50 less drums and cymbals. Definitely a good drummer, but I find his music very very tasteless. Periphery \m/

[on3n1ght3r666]

the interviewer counts like a beast.

[yomeportobien]

finally a heavy drummer with swing!



[TrainsforGTA]

I vote for Travis Orbin now. Just that he needs more publicity!

[JAB0NK0]

1 tom like a pro

[markpopkie]

@HELLPERN - Please switch to this ride PERMANENTLY. I think it handles your crashing much better than the Soundcaster... The dryer ping is really nice too. Plus, it looks medieval.

[Periphery]

@markpopkie We all agree, but he has a Benny Greb ride on the way which is like this one but even more suited to matt's crashing.

[markpopkie]

@Periphery THE SAND RIDE!??? even better! probably not the most durable thing in the world, but it'll sound perfect while it lasts! very happy about this decision...

[Periphery]

@markpopkie Hes using sand hats in this vid and he fell in love with them too, so hes getting a set of those as well! We are so lucky that Meinl takes such good care of Matt!

[markpopkie]

@Periphery My body is ready.

[blackattack653]

@Periphery Be very careful with weak cymbals, I heard it through the grapevine that you can break 3 cymbals with the swing of a stick

[adioskaterdude999]

@Periphery what does that stack consist of?

[DarknessDrawsCloser]

@adioskaterdude999 It's an 18" Byzance Traditional China on the bottom, and an upside-down 16" Mb20 Heavy Crash on top.

[Spacecowboyy]

@Periphery if you guys ever get this i have a question for matt. have you guys used these cymbals at all for recording material? if not, do you plan to in the future? the dry stuff sounds amazing and compliments matt's playing really well. just my opinion.

[4444HD]

12345,12345,12345 STFU RETARD

[AdamHansenDrums]

@4444HD Dunno if anyone's told you yet, but that's how you generally learn music. You count it. Terry Bozzio can drum circles around 99% of the drummers on this planet, and has played with some of the most talanted and prolific artists of the last century (like Frank Zappa, maybe you've heard of him?), so I seriously doubt you can, in any way, justify calling him a "retard".

[Tedham]

omfg 3:00



[ZyggieFromJiU]

that was SICKKKK

[elyricc]

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Nexus07music]

Matt Halpern is a really solid drummer. Hopefully one they Periphery can afford recording real drums.

[Mp5Drummer]

@Nexus07music You're in luck, check out some of Periphery's recent updates on Facebook and Twitter, they've been tracking real drums this time around. They put up a second and a half clip, not much but they definitely sound good!

[plokainacan]

thats a super deep v neck XD

[Mendel1788]

So God is on tape

[kingedcowboy]

God damn bro, your technique is incredible. Can't wait to see you and Periphery live.

[OWHall]

that kit sounds so nice

[btownshreds1]

touring with periphery was one of the best times of my life. miss you boys

[LOLitsJorge]

i love this interview just for the fact that a 2-piece drumset EXCELLENT DRUMMER is teaching how to play drums to a 23434325-piece drumset CRAPPY DRUMMER. kudos to the one who decided terry to interview him.

[FakeMessiah94]

@LOLitsJorge I agree though I would just say Halpern plays a 4 piece set-up not 2 :L

[LOLitsJorge]

@FakeMessiah94 Lets just say i was saying it as an example hehe :)

[eternallyborn]

:o

[adioskaterdude999]

@aphat

I completely agree. Matt is the man, plain and simple

[AtDawnTheySleep6]

And the award, for the world's deepest V neck is...Matt Halpern!

[aphat]

I may very well be in the minority, but I very much prefer Halpern over Bozzio. I feel like Matt tends to show more musicality than what I've seen from Terry Bozzio. For my musical taste, he strikes the perfect balance between playing something difficult and playing something that compliments the music.

That's not to say Terry Bozzio isn't incredible, of course. But every time I see something about Terry Bozzio, he's the center of attention. I'd rather see a band made up of equals.

[StewieSwan]

Great drummer, but I don't understand why he plays on these simple kits.

[supermilo100]

@StewieSwan I guess it's his choice, I mean, my kit is not entirely dissimilar, I just have less cymbals. Totally his choice

[StewieSwan]

@supermilo100 Yeah, but what's the logic behind it. I don't go to band practice and say "well I decided to take 2 strings off my guitar because I can."

[Periphery]

@StewieSwan He can play our songs with this setup, we wouldnt be able to play our songs if we took 2 strings off of our guitar, nuff said.

[supermilo100]

@StewieSwan point taken, however, the two instruments are very different, obviously. Matt chooses to keep a simplistic kit, maybe because that's all he needs or that's all he wants to play. As I said previously, your kit layout is just down to personal preference.

[AleksisPelli]

@StewieSwan

If you can't manage with a simple kit, how on earth you could handle the complex kit? ;)

[Mp5Drummer]

@StewieSwan Because the big kit isn't necessary for him. This is all he needs to play the songs to both his and the band's satisfaction, and limiting yourself for choice can really boost your creativity, making the absolute most of every part of your kit.

[BurnedFaceShreder]

@StewieSwan [Talent > Gear]

[cadrums]

@StewieSwan bro if you NEED a big kit behind you to actually play well, you clearly haven't grasped the the basics behind playing the drums. And i say "need" sincerely.  Drums are all about keeping a rhythm and a feel...the more toms and bells and whistles you have just distracts from the actual point of the music (unless of course, you're Terry - in his very musical style). Furthermore, did you not watch the video?! Did you not grasp the insanity behind what Matt could do on a small kit?!

[StewieSwan]

@cadrums I'm not a drummer, I don't NEED a kit of any kind. I just don't understand the logic of limiting what you can do for no good reason. Why not have 2 more toms? It's not like they'd stop you from playing what you're already doing. They just give you more options.

[cadrums]

@StewieSwan try travelling the world with 10 large, heavy suitcases and tell me how fun it is...

[Periphery]

@StewieSwan It started because the less gear you bring on tour, the better. He got his kit as simple as possible so there would be less to lug around and less to setup everyday, and now hes just used to this setup He has tried adding more toms to his kit, but just feels more comfortable on the 1 tom kit.

[StewieSwan]

@Periphery Ah ok. Makes sense. Amazing drummer regardless.

[IWishIWasFinnish]

terry bozzio seems like kind of a douche.

[CheeseCakeee]

So much feel is his playing..

[MaximeLathiere]

the synthesis of groovy gospel shops drumming and polymetric modern metal beats. i really like the musicality of matt halpern

[Englepest]

2:15 thought he really,really wanted to say something.

[TheNocturnal666]

terrible drum mixing is terrible

[biocideband]

@TheNocturnal666 well the snare sounds godlike but that tom sounds like someone punching someone else in an 80s movie

[Dr8co1]

this guy is brilliant, pure genius.

[Baseballchampion]

My friend tried telling me Travis Barker was better than Matt Halpern. I laughed.

[MaximeLathiere]

@Baseballchampion Travis Baker is very nervous and physic on his kit and very inspired by stewart copeland's punk beats and matt is visceral like Traver barker but his technic is wowooo awesome... 

[RythemGuitarist]

@Baseballchampion travis WHO??

[RockTheGABE]

@Baseballchampion he shouldn't be your friend anymore

[RockTheGABE]

@Baseballchampion i would've shot him

[NickoTheGuitarist]

How tall is Matt? He looks like a monster on that kit!

[jacosmith86]

Bozzio's finally starting to look his age. I met him about 9 or 10 years ago and he said he was 52 then.

[MojoJojo378]

damn, his tom is heavier than his bass. crazy.

[rbass311]

Terry: "uuhhhh yeah brah 12345..." "I LOOOVE your approach!... but you can't show me nothing.... I know everything"

People like this plateau in ability. They don't learn because they're "omniscient."

ALWAYS OPEN YOUR MIND. LEARN. You don't know everything.....

[Karbide]

Bozzio the man known for having uber extravagant hella' huge drum sets showing respect to Halpern implementing everything out of about as minimalistic a set as you can get. Matt you definitely show it's not how much you got but how you use it.... very nice!!!

[lkaruga]

Holy shit Matt you own the shit out of any drum kit.. Love it.

[HELLPERN]

Hey everyone, thank you very much for all of the support... Just wanted to comment - Terry was reading off of a teleprompter because the questions were coming in live from viewers - he's also a legend and a great guy, so lets be nice... Also, the drum set I am using is Gregg Bissonette's custom Mapex kit... Sounded awesome. Thanks again for watching, and please feel free to share the video any where you'd like!

[Cadmiumboy]

@HELLPERN well said, broseph. respect!

[poweroftheweez]

@HELLPERN stop being so good

[dtportnoyrox50]

@HELLPERN what is that cymbal stack you have?? that sounds amazing

[galatonim]

Dunno why but he looks like Colin Farell, and got similar voice lol

[shakunkadunk]

@galatonim isnt Colin Farell irish?!

[MyEverConstantSmile]

I love metal drummers who can rock a small kit.

[psychopathtoine]

still can't believe he can get such a sound on such a small kit :o

[i8i7]

proof of the best drummer ever!

[iamcharliecooper]

Tbf I can hear some parallels between Matt's playing & Bozzios clave-like grooves especially on Vai's Sex & Religion. However Halpern can do so much more with so much less. Love his playing.

[FakeMessiah94]

Ha I noticed all the DRUM! mags they got there, and I have all those issues :L

[theoroinvictus]

Any info on the snare Matt's using?

[joecool1890]

@theoroinvictus I think I see the black panther logo on the badge there but I could be wrong

[Mp5Drummer]

@theoroinvictus Definitely a Black Panther, but it's not one of the currently available ones.

[theoroinvictus]

@Mp5Drummer Thanks!

[sSoulraKk]

post the whole thing please!  XD

[Darkinners]

very good insight!! and superb drumming too! thanks for the tips Matt !

[cadrums]

Soooooo happy that Matt is finally getting recognized in the drum community as a whole! He's a massive influence on me 'cause his playing always feels simply incredible. He completely redefined a style of groove his own way, separating "feel" and "time" like a reggae guy, yet under insanely physically demanding conditions!

[Maitzeth]

this guy is amazing!! love it!!

[KainVKail]

he sits really high hahaha. i dont really know a lot about drummers but i know hes pretty good

[garbear2321]

so much talent

[RockTheGABE]

sorry..but I disliked this cos I wanted to make the dislike bar look like a lighted joint.

[jawkster]

not a drummer but that cymbal looks awesome

[PandaMarius]

HEEELLLPPPEERRRNNN!!!!!

[ninjadrummerman]

terry bozzio was the one dislike because he's jealous of Matt

[dannyss29]

matt is better in a 3 pieces kit than terry in a 10000 pieces kit, thumbs up if you agree with me

[AnesthetizedDrummer]

@dannyss29 I don't think anyone agrees with you.... :P

[dannyss29]

@AnesthetizedDrummer doesn't mind, for me he is better :D

[DeadSuspect]

That just totally slapped me right on the face with awesomeness a thousand times! that guy is just amazing!!!

[Niallphillips]

very nice snare sound

[javier20893]

beast beast best ! love this dude :D

[FirstSplitter]

OMG!!! That Snare Sound *Eargasm*

[JamieWDrummer]

Man that Floor Tom is basically another Bass Drum!

[Yewzi]

Nice! D112 on the floor tom

[Shadein]

that's a deep v neck

[totlamaddd]

2:04 - 2:09 in this video is the exact rhythm in Veil of Maya's Sever the Voices 1:08 - 1:25

[GuitardedMark]

It sounded like he was perturbed that he wasn't the one answering the questions. I want to fucking punch that Terry fag...

[GuitardedMark]

Good interview from Matt but Terry has got to be the worst interviewer I have seen in A LONG time. He reads the teleprompter like a noob and whenever Matt was talking he kept doing the "uh huh" and "mm hmmm" in a tone that sounded like "don't tell me brah, I already know that" almost like he felt uncomfortable that matt was "teaching" him even though he was just answering the question... and than he had to do the gay ass "1 2 3 4 5" and "yeah".

[AROBcyprus]

@GuitardedMark you're super cool and really smart. Terry is a dumbass and anyone could play zappa

[Ocelot911]

@GuitardedMark lol i know nothing about the guy and you already made me not like him haha

[GTFRANKS]

@GuitardedMark i agree. i feel that unfortunately because terry comes from generation of very accomplished drummers he sorta seems to believe that despite the constant evolution in musicality of drummers, theres nothing left for him to learn. i mean no ones going to argue that bozzio isn't a ridiculously good drummer but i've always found that he tries to assert himself over musicians as opposed to gelling with them and actually trying to understand where they're coming from stylistically.

[Drangsland]

@GuitardedMark Well, a nicer guy than Bozzio is rarely found and if you know some history on Bozzio, watched some videos of him, actually seen what he can do/does - he knows EXACTLY what Matt is talking about and more. But hey! You're probably another drone to the social protocols.. and I just obeyed one of them - bashing you for your opinions which happens not to be fitting to mine. Sorry! But I mean it though..

[GuitardedMark]

@Drangsland He may be "nice" but he's still a cocky bastard that loses credibility by his "know it all" attitude. If you notice, I said absolutely nothing about his drum ability which as everyone knows, is amazing. His fantastic musicianship still gives him no right to have the douche bag attitude...

[MstrLeek]

@GuitardedMark Haha, so right, he comes across so condescending!

[ThinkmanSAm]

@GuitardedMark hahaha noticed the same thing! Matt Owns... age in Drum has nothing to do with feeling of music

[ChrisDenmanSmells]

Thumbs up if you were bummed that you have to pay to see the rest of this.

[Mp5Drummer]

@ChrisDenmanSmells I would happily pay to see JUST this.

[JordanPemberton]

Obvious teleprompter reading by Terry is obvious...

[EuMilo]

@JordanPemberton might also be a viewers question or something

btw, he's got a HUGE sounding floor tom

[snapascrew]

Matt - really tall, small drum kit (HUGE DICK)

Terry - average size, huge drum kit (tiny wiener) ahahh

[EuMilo]

lol terry bozzio, the guy who plays a ridiculously big drum set, interviewing matt halpern, the guy who plays ther ridiculously small drum set

[kelsfknpeach]

Feel the passion!

[jordonjdubdowney]

lmfao @ his face

[iplaywithnoshoes]

Finally, I get to see this clip.

[foghorn200]

Lol jizz face the whole time

[ibanezxiphos700]

@foghorn200

everyone that heard it had their jizz face on

[PPPatrickWWW]

@foghorn200 Matt's jizz face is where he gets his polyrhythmic power!

[jimmy906]

yay!

[KurtisBrudenell91]

Sexy drums!