Alex Rudinger - Meinl Cymbals - Classics Custom Extreme Metal Series Promo for NAMM 2012

I just returned from the 2012 NAMM show where Meinl had this video playing at their booth. They approached me a few months prior and asked if I'd be interested in demoing a new series of cymbals.

The cymbals are a branch of the Classics Custom line - the Classics Custom 'Extreme Metal' series. They're directed towards metal musicians of all varieties (as well as heavy hitters). They really impressed me - most thicker cymbals sound... well, thick. These on the other hand share many of the characteristics that I love about a cymbal with a more medium or light weight, but still hold a true, crisp, metal sound. In other words - their durability is impeccable and they sound great. You'll definitely see me mixing some of them in with my 'normal' cymbal setup, as well as playing with them live.

Here is a list of the cymbals that I used from left to right (drummers perspective):

19" Classics Custom Extreme Metal Crash (used as ride)
16" Classics Custom Extreme Metal China
17" Classics Custom Extreme Metal Crash
14" Classics Custom Medium Hi Hats
16" Classics Custom Extreme Metal Crash
10" Classics Custom Extreme Metal Splash
14" Classics Custom Extreme Metal Hi Hats
18" Classics Custom Extreme Metal Crash
16"/18" Classics Custom Extreme Metal Stack
20" Classics Custom Extreme Metal Ride

This promo goes in and out of three songs. One is a new Ordinance tune (for which a title has yet to be formed), the second is "Uncensored" off of the latest Threat Signal record, and the last is the title track from the debut Ordinance record "Internal Monologues".

Eventually, I'll upload the videos for these three tunes from this session in their entirety.

Please keep in mind that this is a promotional video and in addition to hearing the cymbals the point is to teach you about the product (hence the on-screen text).

Mixing was done by Greg Macklin, video editing was done by me!

NAMM was a ton of fun and a dream come true, can't wait to go again! Thanks for watching and keep a look out for the release of these new cymbals from Meinl!

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[cjhughes131]

I mean he's pretty good... but can he play smoke on the water?



[MitchReitmanOnDrums]

I hope those cymbals are all 18.

[speckon]

@IvanxHardcore I was searching for them also, looked at every online store I ordered till now. And also found nothing :(

Alex is one lucky and gifted bastard! :)

Maybe they will be released after the next Meinl Festival or NAMM or something?

[IvanxHardcore]

Btw, are those babies out yet? Cause I'm looking for them all over the place they're nowhere to be found.

[IvanxHardcore]

You must really love playing drums bro, cause the whole video you were playing with a smile on your face.

[TheDrummagurl]

ahah your the guy that cover animals as leaders!

[j0gan673]

@undershadowdrummer There is also an 18" china available, he just doesn't use it in this video. And I quite like the stack :)

[undershadowdrummer]

i think it was better idea if Meinl made a smaller stack and a bigger size of the china

[GeneralMillss]

You know, that stack kind of grows on you. It sound like nothing else I've heard; very unique.

[tbb529]

Any tips for playing accented patterns on the ride amidst blasts like in the verse of Internal Monologues (starting at 1:43 in this video)? My hands seem to both want consistent notes and my left hand starts to fall off beat when I attempt a different pattern with my right hand.

[LeColez]

That stack kinda sounds shitty.

[Demetri001]

That double ride groove was awesome