CANDIRIA - Temple of Sickness (live, 6.21.01)

[Gospel969]

how can he do it???

[wackjob7]

Fucking killed it. those beats are original, jazz fused with nyhc for life.

[cerebrex]

He's just incredible. I love this video. I've probably seen Candiria close to 50 times and I used to watch Ken because he was just amazing.

[supersaiayin666]

no ride? o_O



[spikebat70]

Such a natural style.........a master at work!

[NoOKFol]

херня 

[InConsequence]

Ken lets get a round of golf !! I always supported Candiria and your albums help me work on my short game. haha

[jarvino]

I was at this show, I believe VOD headlined

[headwhosane]

@jarvino This show was headlined by the Bad Brains (Soul Brains) and the Cro-Mags.

[cholericparadigm]

@primus4212 yo kenny is amazing.. candiria is amazing but josh freeze is amazing as well.. dont down play an artist based on material released because dude can fuckin play.. rite up there wit the great tim alexander... ha

[primus4212]

ken schalk could play for Yanni and Id still give him 200% RECPECT...and to think people ride drummers like Josh Freese....fucking please

[joshyjoshyjosh]

so underrated... so good.

[primus4212]

2 dislikes???? wow....all i can say??!!

[MsJECA1980]

somebody please upload all surrealistic madness songs... my favorite is pages....

[forsberg2007]

My old band played a show with Candiria, and I just stood on the side of the stage and watched this drummer beat the hell out of the kit in time without missing a beat. Seen alot of drummers but this guy impressed me!! Thanks for years of inspiration!

[dmquay]

Ken,

Please get the band back together.

Love, me.

[Hooklineansinker]

I remember every time these guys came to my town I made sure I would go see them no matter what I was doing. I got pure joy in just focusing on Ken's drumming through the whole show. I've never in my life seen drumming talent like this before. Its clearly not human, such a blessed gift. Ken definitely is the best drummer I've ever seen before. Two thumbs WAY up!

[camacausey7]

I have never in my life seen drumming like that. I just found out about Candiria, and after listening to just 5 song previews for 300 Percent Density on Amazon, ordered 4 of their albums. I can't believe I've never heard of these guys...

[KenSchalk]

all these comments are awesome. thank you, even the fuel comment. "shame." that's funny. believe it or not death13820, playing with fuel is equally invigorating for me as a drummer. i get moments to cut loose, i get to beat the doodie out of the drums and i get to share the experience with hundreds or thousands of people every time i get up on stage.

[livgrnfan]

@KenSchalk Not to mention get paid well and hopefully expose your talents to a whole new audience who will discover your music (Candiria and otherwise) and become fans. May your path wind up like Chris Pennies in that regard (unless you don't want that).

[AnteroSleeps]

Seriously one of the most technical and entertaining drummers in metal. You can watch videos like this on mute and still feel the energy of the music.

[Gyzm1]

AHHHHHHRRRGHH!!!! The good ol'days! This is bar none the only reason I would ever need a time machine.

[death13820]

And that guy plays for Fuel now....shame.

[primus4212]

BLESSED To have seen these guys numerous times in Philly and NJ, there is NOONE like Ken in his, candirias genre....simply noone. Thanks Ken for all of your inspiration

[MojikaBuendia]

ese wey es la Verga!!! LoL

[flashburn2012]

Ken, you are such a great drummer! Watching you play is awesome. Love watching these old videos. Saw you guys play in Jacksonville like 8 years ago, it was a blast!

[porkchoptx]

cant believe I missed this band when they would come through Houston. oh well, the past couple shows Ive seen Ken at have somewhat made up for it.

[25btbam]

possibly one of the most underrated drummers out there! plays on such a simple set and yet he melts faces off! ken shalk needs more credit in my opinion!

[chizzlemang]

Ken, you rock them drums so hard i just pooped my pants. Not the biggest set in the world but one of the biggest sounds ive ever heard from a drumset. Keep up the good work and I will always be a Candiria fan for life.

[Hooklineansinker]

One word - INSANE!

[clipsryan]

so much fucking power. and this dude golfs on his off time.

[pkpaulkersey]

This drummer is awesome.

[FaustXXI]

goddamn...

[iDyingFetus08]

Non ho parole.

[jrsydvls95]

I've watched this video at least once a month for the last 2 years \m/

[jgbuckley]

Such intensity and creativity on such a small kit - Ken proves that you don't need 12 toms, just a keen set of ears and a love for music. He's a beast, as an earlier post said; an inspirational beast, at that.

[circleslammer]

Ken, your work on "BLOOD" was amazing! You truly crossed a barrier on that song, and I am better from watching it! Keep it up!

[rooseveltsbones]

Just humiliating those drums.

[gsdbeats]

i wish he got the credit he deserves.......truely one of the most influencial bands in metal...in my opinion they were just as influetial as meshuggah.......and he's one of the most amazing drummers on cd and to see live!! i mean what a treat to have witnessed this great band live.

[bobos01]

3:33. i looove that quick fill.

[DieBySw0rd]

3:15 Fuck yes! such a great drummer

[Hooklineansinker]

guys a machine

[Bennybnyhc]

one of the greatest drummers that ever lived.

[premierdrum44]

the guy at 3:30>Yeeeaaaaaaaaa!!!! He needs an award for that. Thanx candiria for all the years, nj/ny shows, & good times.

[Complete180]

These guys were amazing. Hearing process for the first time back in 9th grade was intense. My mind was blown. Seeing them LIVE though?... Every single time I ended up mesmerized halfway through the set with my jaw to the floor and my head spinning.

I remember trying to be e-buddies with Ken back then. haha I emailed him asking about drums and whatnot and he humored 15 year old me and gave me some great advice instead of disregarding the emails altogether. good dude.

[eyehatepop]

fill at 4:07...WTF?! lol

[sonorgeek44]

notice how hey mutes his snare drum head with his right hand, thats awsome and ive noticed kenneth does that alot you can him do it all over the coma imprint.

[pinkfloydicus]

I REALLY like this band. this ken schalk guy is a beast

[Schloo]

Gorilla Arms Schalk just blew his pedals up! KABOOSH

[mnap128]

That sux his pedal beater fell off at the best

[explodefaceman]

Gil Sharone is also an amazing drummer listen to Stolen Babies and new Dillinger but I think one of my favorites on the drumset is Tyler Smith of Form of Rocket/Eagle Twin both of them are awesome Salt Lake City bands.

[MyMiserableLife]

he would be cool if this was a rave and he had glowsticks in his hand.

nah i saw candiria so many times, first time with hatebreed at tramps in nyc. and that drummer is just out of control. ive seen em 30 times around 98-99.

[busterapeture]

It's betwixt he and Chris Pennie. Both phenomenal jazz/metal percussionists! Check out Chris Pennie Drum Solo as well. Blows my motha fuckin mind!

[graffhed]

The man can play!, awesome!

[jrsydvls95]

ken's the man.

[NOCTURNALxMAJESTY666]

n00b

[Artecrouge]

noob but chacun his level

[koolboy198]

nice drums

[420hoffajedi]

Best Drummer Live ever !!!!! He  Played for his band then filled in for the other band playing too ,.. what a Deadly Drummer !! on a tiny kit too !! Whhhhhhatttt !!

[666tommytomtom666]

He plays like Billy Joel's old drummer!(can't remember his name) Same intensity

[crazy8sdrums]

Liberty DeVito

[Shreddism]

A true testament to the fact that you don't need a 20pc kit to be an incredible drummer. I never get tired of this tune.

[jibninja5000]

shreddism if you enjoy his minimalism, try dillinger escape plan's chris pennie on for size. and thats not a reference to how small he is physically either...

[DarkLotus42000]

great band but i don't really like the singer that much

[nickmccaslin1]

3:20....

[Hooklineansinker]

geneus

[pokeEsmotT]

Absolutely without comparison THE most talented group of musicians ever on this planet. Nice work

[theskinnyg]

hahahaha.....YOU ARE SICK HOMIE!!!

Greg Razzle!

[KenSchalk]

thanks for the kind words everyone.

and to Oxi - if only life was so smooth and easy, that we can just sit on lounge chairs for the rest of our lives. God doesn't work like that. i am grateful my life was spared and i am more committed to what i do with music than ever.

so as far as i'm concerned, i am still doing what i do best, helping other people enjoy life through music.

[quisquefaber88]

@KenSchalk Mr. Schalk, you are a beast! that is such powerful yet tight drumming, awesome! btw i relate with the pedal spring snapping incident in the video, it happened to me just today.. i can only immagine how tightly pulled you play that spring and how back those beaters are set, and the power you put in each kick! seems like it had happened before though.. you were prepared! anyways, great video!

[theloganrocks]

Fuckin Mental Crossover is the shit... but.... I just wish someone had a video of them playing PAGES... that increasing tempo part had me playing drums nonstop in my basement in 1996

[BURNTHESINS]

this guy is a fucking machine!

[Oxi]

ken's usual impecable routine, intricate rhythm, timing and a skill of his own, check the back muscles spasm to every hit, that "pedal repair" lap was quick. i miss those local show times, i guess after they won that damage sue after the accident they decided to stop doing what they did best. hope they come back.

[DCvagina]

The best!

[keithgreene79]

He must imagine his drums are an old girlfriend or football coach or something. I bet he has to buy new heads every show.

[mattcribbin]

Or he's just a fucking badass.

[fritz34]

What is he up to at the moment?

[menteencoma]

MISTER SPARX

[fritz34]

Thank you!

[noddingheadsheriff]

Best drummer i've ever seen live...glad i got the chance while they were still together. My man Kenny abuses his skins. Far & wide, the best stylistic approach of any drummer i've seen- and if you watch, you're head is a-noddin already

[comatosis187]

kenny doesn't play games. i love how he has such a simple set yet plays much better than most of the drummers who need a u-haul just to carry their sets

[jewel123678]

Awsome style!!!!

[lastditch727]

i'd hate to be his sticks...

[brshelton000]

a Master in action

[WebsterA]

Wow. They need to reform or somethin.

[horrorinthehoodie]

candiria are fuckin awsome and kenneth is a mad monster rock the fuck on dude

[phoenixstriker]

Monstrueux

[gennaro1980]

dude is a fuckin cyborg

[menteencoma]

AWESOME!!!