Nick Pierce - Drum Off 2010 West Regionals

December 2nd Guitar Center Drum Off Regionals West In Hollywood California.

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[RCRhythm]

...more appreciative of the athletic features of drumming, some the artistic, some the ethnic, some the trendy. And, for my money, your playing is brainy and physical, but not necessarily "soulful" or "funky" or "deep." Nothing wrong with that. It's just who you are. And I'll bet a hundred bucks that you don't make the mistake of thinking that, in the world of music, more technical ability equals "better." You're a fucking beast, though. Real talk. You've got something special going on here.

[blastbeatshaman]

@RCRhythm I totally respect that comment man, after doing this competition for years you begin to notice a trend in the judging and what wins. After talking to numerous judges at these things they all have two things in common. They want to hear groove and dynamic. Thats a staple no matter who you ask. My dynamic levels in this solo were minimal, not something I shedded enough light on. My groove is a little too "tech" and not simple enough for most to grasp.

[blastbeatshaman]

@blastbeatshaman I've found ultimately that sole function of Drum Off is to find a drummer to get paid to play in big name bands. Metal isnt big, neither is drum and bass or even jazz. Judges look for that guy who touches on his chops but moreover harnesses the pure feel and soul in playing grooves. I didnt do that and I can guarantee you next time I will. Its a learning process where failure brings more experience. Much respect though man, Cheers.

[zoddie]

I honestly believe this competition has a biased against death/black/metal drummers.

[Sublime692]

he just gravity blasted a cymbal

what

[Hendoggystyle]

one of the baddest motherfuckers out there and will now be KILLING IT WITH UNEARTH!!!!  can't wait to hear what you add to their shit!!!!

[PANTERAcfhGETCHAPULL]

I have seen him live multiple times and my mind is blown EVERY time!

[shredhead21]

Wow technical to death! amazing.. i've now watched a lot of the entries for this... you got robbed.. but what can you do.. except for what you already do.. and that's rock the skins like few others can. Keep it up man

[brendanvdrums]

i heard the groove. solo is awesome man.

[klokit03]

nick my friend you're a fucking beast , miss you in culling the weak , well miss that band in general hope things are well man . you'll go far in life with your kit despite people thinking you lack soul and deepness in your playing , just proves they dont know what the fuck drumming is really made of

[AOJBOWNS]

Did you win?

[cahslundglass]

Pro tip, play gospel.

[ThomasMetal75]

I think this solo is awesome. We need more metal drummers in the GC Drum-Off! I have entered the competition this year, and was wondering, did you prepare your solos in this and the other rounds? Or did you just improvise? That's what I'm most nervous about: not knowing what to do.

[SickeninglyILL]

dope shit

[MrCatinthegrass]

Don't let him get to you. AwesomeCentury has a "really good" video of himself playing the guitar on his channel. If you find that anything he says is offensive, just watch his video and you'll understand that he's a moron that has no real concept of what music is. AwesomeCentury, you are a DB, fo sho.