George Kollias - Kafir Soundcheck

[Norzeth]

*challenge accepted* Manages to play the first 10 seconds of the song and fails miserably after*.....Close enough.

[tatonghudas]

There is no George!!! But the Kollias, George!!!! \m/

[carmacias19]

alot of great george, george washington, george romero, george bush......not, george of the jungle lol, curious george, and george kollias ftw!!!

[KoKaTa]

the absolute god of drumming!!

[THEPANTSWEREDEAD]

Sound check=rape? yeah.

[Fuck1nMetal]

@THEPANTSWEREDEAD AUHAUhauha

yes fuckin raped

[Finniej]

What the fuck. This drumming is insane. George and Inferno of Behemoth are my favorite drummers of allt ime and the best drummers of all time.

[85Aheadstix]

To be in the precence of this man would be mind boggling!.

[theceltictipper]

There is no George but George, there is no George but George,

there is no George but the one true George!

[DonthackGMJ32]

@theceltictipper My name is George :(

[theceltictipper]

@DonthackGMJ32 Oh, the f***! We're invaded by the clones!

[Jonseredi]

watch?v=46KgsR8nM4c <- you should check this cover :)

[shanexdrums]

Jesus Kollias is boring.

[Kwissedrums]

@5:28 ---> jizz in my pantsss

SICK!!!

[Dainjamouth]

GK is god, he is the most skilled Metal Drummer EVER.

[Danger555]

I can play the first five seconds of this song. After that, I'm fucked. Awesome drummer, awesome band, hail true metal!

[EdguyRocketRide]

I wouldn't be the drums^^

[Ithyphallics]

Pro 1 foot blast beats 5:01

[ksbg247]

The Man, The Myth, The Legend.

[juku223]

sick bastard

[andrewskaterrr]

290 bpm ya!!

[Hheawy]

@andrewskaterrr 280*

[andrewskaterrr]

@Hheawy you are correct. i was think of Dimmu Borgir's The chosen legacy

[sick898]

@andrewskaterrr which is 280 aswell

[andrewskaterrr]

@sick898 no, it's 290, check again. i just had the metronome and ride cymbal playing at the same time, and 280 is obviously dragging.

[sick898]

@andrewskaterrr cool ;) i thought it was 280 because Dave Kinkade said so.

[andrewskaterrr]

@sick898 well idk but when you compare the fastest part of the song where they keep saying "in sorte diaboli" it's in line with my metronome at 290

[rsman169]

@andrewskaterrr Hellhammer just isn't consistent as GK. No matter what he does, he never will be. GK is fucking Jesus Christ of drums bro.

[andrewskaterrr]

@rsman169 i never said hellhammer was better. GK is, and i like him more anyways. Derek is my fav, GK is 2nd though.

[ksbg247]

@rsman169 He looks like JEsus without a beard

[sebbimon]

@ksbg247 He IS Jesus without a beard. If he aint, he is Jesus never-known brother.

[MrSatanochio]

Look at this guy man ........ FUCK !

[TormentorTillDeath]

George é o baterista mais foda do mundo na atualidade.

[missleen1331]

Sound Checked, Kit Tested, Kollias Approved .....

[ryder187mac]

That's a nice venue... Nile in an opera theatre, fuck yeah! ;p

[HandPeopleHandPeople]

@ryder187mac Looks like a House of Blues :o

[dudaevd]

...Dave Lombardo sucks balls!!!! xDD

[DuNordavind]

@dudaevd Why does he suck exactly?

Because he isn't George Kollias?

Does that mean that every one that isn't THE BEST sucks?

Dave Lombardo is a fucking skilled drummer! And an incredibly influential musician, which is more than most modern drummers can claim. Just because he is no-where near Kollias doesn't mean he sucks.

Grow some maturity.

[Zachpaul95]

george never has to catch up to the metronome, the metronome has to catch up to him.... \m/

[MusicianWil]

i really wonder how much time he need to warm up?

[solaceofwinter]

@MusicianWil

I had a lesson with George before a show and he warmed up like an hour or two if i remember right. George is a totally cool guy. None nice.

[Chairmaneoin]

@solaceofwinter you had a lesson with him!? tell us more!

[solaceofwinter]

@Chairmaneoin >

lol! super nice dude. It was at the ithyphallic tour in huntington, wv.

Met up with George way early before the show. talked a bit and we went through alot of what is now his instructional dvd but was on paper. Played on his axis pedals and practice pads upstairs for a like an hour or so before the show. hung out with the rest of the band a bit too. watched soundcheck etc. cool day! :)

[sick898]

@MusicianWil ask on his forum :)

[renshammar]

@JobForAGabby Nope.

[nigelic]

@renshammar same here, lol george completely made that up, george is fukin amazing and would never rip anyone off

[donvino90]

no comment !

[kakkukaala]

ouhh sorry i didn't see that:s my bad

[kakkukaala]

bringer Wtf are you talking about? kollias 15 years old and his doing cover? What a fuck?

[Junnification]

@kakkukaala look at the video responses, there is a video of a 15 years old dude who's covering this song

[watchyourst3p]

intense!

[effigyoftheslamz]

george you are fucking insane man!

[bhattacharya666]

Come to India !!!!!! You're a phenomenal drummer and Nile has many fans here who'd happily give an eye to see you perform !!

[ariwa1987]

i don´t think that lars sucks on drumming...he´s a millionaire

[JobForAGabby]

@ariwa1987 doesn't that make you question the musicality of their fans then?

[KoKaTa]

@JobForAGabby well music i think isnt all about how good the musicians are..but rather if we enjoy the sound they produce, as unskilled or shitty it might be...just my 2 cents...

[JobForAGabby]

@KoKaTa i totally agree, but what you said doesn't make me any more wrong or right. its a different point. i never said nobody should enjoy lars, love him if you want. merely stating that he is not a skilled drummer

[KoKaTa]

@JobForAGabby yeah about lars u r right...but your comment seems geared toward proving the point that metallicas fans are dumb since they like music produced by people who are not really that skilled at their art...or at leas that is what i get from it...

[JobForAGabby]

@KoKaTa i'm saying people can listen to what they want and implying that less skilled musicians generally appeal to less intelligent people. do you get me now

[KoKaTa]

@JobForAGabby oh i got u the first time, im just trying to tell u that i think that u r wrong when u say that....for example....if less skilled musicans appeal to less intelligent people, then what do we say about lawyers and doctors(highly intelligent people) that like AC/DC (not so skilled musicians,although they are an awesome band)? also, i really like how we dont curse each other out, but rather have a grown up argument...

[JobForAGabby]

@KoKaTa Those same people I'm sure are capable of being stupid, as much as capable of being racist, homophobic, or shallow. They merely know alot about a certain subject.

[KoKaTa]

@JobForAGabby then that means everyone in the world is stupid???

[JobForAGabby]

@KoKaTa Yes, indeed, a lot of people are.

[KoKaTa]

@JobForAGabby o yeah man...i know LOOOTTS of people are stupid...but here comes my point...we cant call EVERYONE stupid...i still think that just because they are not so great musicians, they dont sound good...and if they sound good to me, then also many others, i think they are doing something right

[JobForAGabby]

@KoKaTa that thing they do right is appeal to people with shallow music tastes =] its just like listening to lady gaga =]

[KoKaTa]

@JobForAGabby WHy do you say their music is Shallow...Can you define shallow?

[JobForAGabby]

@KoKaTa it doesn't challenge your mind or show any skill. its merely a "catchy tune" and a predictable beat. theres not much too it, very simple. which is fine for some=]

[KoKaTa]

@JobForAGabby ok then...i would assume you would say Sabbaths Iron Man, or Ac Dcs Back in black, and Purples Smoke on the water are for dumb people? i mean none of the songs i mentioned are challenging to the mind, they are all just a simple predictable beat with a really catchy tune...but i would seriously doubt your musical taste if you say these songs are only for "musically challanged' people. They are classics, and simple or not, they are GOOD.

[JobForAGabby]

@KoKaTa No, all music is entirely, you like it or you don't. There is no simply this is good and that is bad. All opinion.

[KoKaTa]

haha ok...@everyone!!...let me just tell you that I KNOW this is soundcheck, i have attended more NILE soundchecks than everyone in here...if you were smart enogh to check my channel,you would have seen that i myself uploaded george soundcheck videos...i just found it amusing to see what everyone will say if i fucked around with such a comment,so now please stop with the HATE MAIL!!

[555sasori666]

Mr Kollias,

you are the craziest guy on the whole planet

Your skills are totally amazing and you inspired me a lot and all your techniques helped me so much to become a better drummer.

Thanks for that and the video is just amazing

[tacticalchaos666]

Lars Ulrich of Metallica has always been my favourite drummer! But since getting to know George Kollias through his Intense Metal Drumming DVD...not only did I idolized him, he has also been a great inspirations to improve my drumming skills and to also learn new technics and being more creative on the drum throne! Hails and greetings to George Kollias & Nile from Singapore!

[JobForAGabby]

@tacticalchaos666 lars sucks

[KoKaTa]

George Kollias and Nile suck so much that nobody came to the show,the fucking place is empty!!!

[Zackary1005]

Fuck you. Tim Yeung cried when he saw this. He was fucking jealous.

[tate1990]

LOL.... although im pretty sure the video title said sound check...

[tambian89]

lol

[nilefan45]

@KoKaTa  its a soundcheck man, read the description next time lmao.

[renshammar]

*sigh* If only all the idiots out there learned to read.

[arbmu21]

@KoKaTa Hahaha

How can people be this stupid? I dont understand how you can click on a video without reading the title.....

[ksbg247]

And your moms so ugly no one fucked her so your dad gave birth to you.

Don't get too offensive about Nile, you are hurting my sentiments.

[KoKaTa]

Yet again...read my other comment...if i really didnt like nile or kollias, i woulnd be one of george's students...right??? miserable fuck!

[Zackary1005]

George, if this is your real youtube channel, well then, gotta tell i wanna get a ticket to Athens just to see you see play and get a lesson... Fucking amazing. I heard about you in the February edition of Modern Drummer, since then could'nt stop watching your vids and re-reading your interview. Thank you for being awesome =)

[RelentlessEwok]

Minimum of 4 chinas at all times hahahaha.

Fucking amazing.

[ThaurUmarth]

Fucking destructive vocals, man. \m/

[stabwoundglasgow]

Amazing song!

[SuperLoko7]

soundcheck!!!...ahora tokando!...ufffffff....fucking kollias rulezzzzzzz!!!....the best!...yeeeeaaaaahhhhhhhh!...­

[lewistheberzerker]

Don´t be a moron!!!!!!

Kafir (Arabic: كافر kāfir; plural كفّار kuffār) is an Arabic word meaning "rejecter" or "ingrate"

[ACMetan]

In Turkish "Kafir" means something really close to infidel, means also means some1 who doesn't respect to a specific religion (the one who desecrates). Interesting word it is.

[kaosM914]

@lewistheberzerker yeah translated it means that but in south africa it is used like the word nigger is used in america

[ApostasyPromo]

@lewistheberzerker

Yes, This term is used for infidel.

The Direct version of nigger, means lazy.

Kafir also means nigger in south africa.

dont be a moron.

[DagonMetalMusic]

Where I'm from , "Kaffir" basically means the same as "Nigger"

[nandommo]

This show was is in Guimarães Portugal, not in Lisbon! :)

[Jotun]

Hey George, that venue wasn´t in Lisbon, but in  Guimarães! xD

[Ariel0130]

OMFG!!!! GK IS KING!!

[franticdisembowlment]

That was as tasty as a yum yum XD

[mwr7483]

One word...

PHENOMENAL!!!

[ElentilArgonautes]

Bravo re Giwrgo, apithanos opws panta!

[czatanic]

En Mexico este 7 de marzo yeeaaahh

[erikimba]

do you want to be my teacher? i am from Mexico, when are you coming in any proyect or clinic, seriously, do you want to be my teacher, how do we met?

[wolloolloo]

You got to be kidding..

[HeavyMetalen666]

I'm just speechless, he's been my hero for a long time but he never ceases to amaze me

[Serillian666]

kollias is my fucking idol

[egipurwana]

oh my lord!!

[dugib]

What a fucking monster.

Kollias Rules!!

[StEVe6XeR06K0oL6]

... Now let's check out UgE's version... hmmph!

It's cool UgE, like I said, at least you're able to get on here... Trying to play George's music is l33t in itself.

[UgE]

Finally new videos, I have waited these many months. George Kollias I love you! My cover of this song is incredible shit, comparing to you!

[StEVe6XeR06K0oL6]

@UgE

Oh shit!

Nice, the 15 yr. old Mini George!!!

Hell yeah man!!

Fucking new Nile is the sickest album EVER!!

Your version was decent. At least you have the resources to showcase your efforts, unlike some ov us drummers...

[BringerofDeath3]

Your cover is still awesome considering you're only 15 and it's fucking George Kollias.

[glitchhacker101]

@BringerofDeath3 ?

[XQriousX]

@BringerofDeath3 What are you talking about? Isn't this George..?

[SkepticusSpiritus]

Those blasts are @ 280 bpm, you can't expect them to work out perfectly every time, it probably depends too on how warmed up he is etc. They sound pretty good to me, given that, as far as I can tell, this is mostly the acoustic sound of his drums captured by the camera and not so much the mics sound.

[djabthrash]

love that double snare part

[hardcoreoma]

@djabthrash yes it's fuckin awsome and totally fits in the song

[darkangelrex]

Yea you guys know the lyrics: There's no god but god. That god refers to George Kollias.

This isn't soundcheck to me. It seems like recording for real. That's how good he is.

[loveofhatred666]

@darkangelrex LOL

[SuperHardcoreguy]

on what album is this song? never heard it before

[WoWandMetalFTW]

Its on Those Whom the Gods Detest, the newest release.

[Dank420Nugz]

Great video as always awesome playing! Surprising sound quality your toms sound awesome! and that diamond burst pearl is stunning

[farkad666reaper]

If anyone would asks me about my top 5 drummers George Kollias will definitely be in the list.

[proto35]

.....BEAST

[Gospel969]

George it's the God.... Kafir!!!!

[renshammar]

I have to admit, THE best. (So far)

[firzen711]

simply incredible!

[KoRekPL]

Great song, really :)

[Hheawy]

YEES! Finally you uploaded this song

(I knew you would :) )

[M3G4G0TH]

thaank you for uploading this, nice to see new stuff.

[Montizuma90]

God of drums!

[Silmarillo]

Great drummer.

[nightmare355]

Awesome!

Btw nice performance you did in belgium! Hope I'll see you guy's on graspop!

[sumpe8erosmuzak]

Awesome as always George!!!

[RamPageR92]

DAMN!!

Awesomer job, man!

Keep up the good work :-D

[deepcut]

Awesome just awesome keep it up George!greetz

[Nergal945]

Thanks for uploading this video George Kollias, you and Nile are a great inspiration.

[Sukraloos1]

It's always an inspiration to watch these videos, even though I'm a guitarist

[DrMorbid]

George, you're a monster.

[17TrEan17]

Those whom the gods detest was some of your best work. \m/

[NSGU]

I hate the fact that I'll NEVER be as good as you, George. DAMN YOU AND YOUR 'LEETNESS!!!

[Krigloch]

very cool! Thanks for posting this. You are an animal, George!

[crystalblade20]

The drums during the "There is no God" parts are my favorite. Pure ear sex.

[RapiDEraZeR]

my favourite song from the new album

[TheBlastBeast]

ALLAH AKHBAR!

[RelentlessEwok]

Holy shit was there a cowbell blast in there? HAHAHA FUCK YEAH.

[NSGU]

Damn.

[kenlim994]

i think we have to wait like a few hours before we can see it

[DevilDriverRulz]

im having the same issue : /

[21sabiandrummer67]

shit I cant see it, Ill watch later

dumbasses at youtube cant fix shit

[dangleesac102]

the vid wont work for me :(

[infectiousfiles]

not working here either

[dangleesac102]

nvm i got it wrkin

[JoeyJordison12328x2]

awesome george

[yinzx7]

KAFIR!