Reacting to my oldest videos...

[@66Samus]

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[@lilspicytuna]

Nah nah nah. Bring back drunk drumming Samus!

[@liamhayman2778]

@@lilspicytuna I agree!

[@liamhayman2778]

@66samus you should stop smoking and for a good reason too! It could cause lung cancer, oral cancer, and other life-threatening diseases!

[@eddiebarragan]

Haha dude I love this! Remember hearing about you and watching your videos wayyy back in the day!!

[@nathanieltoxic6789]

What's your favorite napalm death album

[@mikefancy2466]

I still remember searching “drum solos” in late 2007 and discovering “Insane Drunk Drumming” and being blown away. It was the video that has made me follow this channel ever since. Though you might’ve been cocky back then, god knows the countless people like me you inspired with it. Happy to see you continuing to grow and inspire 15 years later Samus.

[@66Samus]

dude, thank you!!

[@Exalt92]

@@66Samus I had a very similar video (although the fills weren't nearly as clean as yours tbh) when I was the same age but I was shirtless and my girlfriend back then told me "You can not show that on the internet!" so I deleted it. Shame. Might have become a drumyoutuber instead of a normal working person. Those early youtube days were great! And still I think for a 17 year old you were crazy fucking good.

[@NokturnalMTG]

You wanna talk old quality? I was in a death metal band in 2002 and we recorded everything on cassette tapes with an old karaoke machine lol

[@thIDthIRreenactor]

Jeez

[@tbone8644]

Sounds like a black metal band lol

[@-Vitalis-]

"Sounds like alien technology" - Varg Vikernes

[@digitalmortality2001]

@@-Vitalis- ALIENCORE

[@dhonnar]

We used a cheap Chinese little boombox that kept breaking at the cassette tray.

[@dilltaskermusic1407]

The smiling is because he knows "old" Samus is watching and cringing hard.

[@rajameissner]

I love that smiling 🤪 5:43

[@benserum879]

Of course you would.

[@drummerboii9047]

Who would not? 😅😂

[@youngminaderes8079]

Raja meissner I'm your subscriber Notice me please

[@tk3drums]

@@youngminaderes8079 S I M P

[@ТэйлерДжонсон]

lel

[@BillyMuir]

I remember seeing "Rock" when I was 15 or 16. I'm 29 now and have legit been subscribed since!

[@Agell]

Yep, that video is why I watch today.

[@nathandrums0]

I watched the video he’s reacting to in this in 2008. I was about 8 years old and I’m 21 almost 22 now. Shit is crazy! Been watching him ever since.

[@timorus8090]

I couldn't handle that. So I rewound it and tried watching it again.

[@firlyanofadly8411]

He's better at 17 than I could ever be🙃

[@Jackson-yj6tm]

Same

[@symbiotee4]

Same

[@littlebear2477]

Better than me at 35

[@mephistopheles7545]

Yeah cuz you don’t put enough dedication and sweat into the instrument

[@Jackson-yj6tm]

@@mephistopheles7545 🧢

[@brunomartinssantos4947]

No way that was his first time with double bass, he just basically nailed hot for teacher there

[@Jackson-yj6tm]

Honestly. Double bass and fills like that are hella hard.

[@isopropyltoxicity]

Me too I played drums for 5 years before I picked up double bass and I could barely do singles

[@bakery3471]

he was most likely an experienced drummer already before doing double bass, you'd still sound sloppy but it helps.

[@Kudo716]

It could've been. I know myself with my awful attention span I tend to air drum, doing the left and right movements just as a fidget helped me to learn double bass like that at least good enough to learn the chorus of "Nightmare" my first day or so playing it.

[@Egoblivion]

@@bakery3471 right, especially if he was used to keeping time with the left foot on the hi-hat. From there it’s just switching that left foot to the upbeats, basically.

[@ThomasTallant]

Afro Ninja can blast. Also, I love Grandma's Boy.

[@GoNoRAR-xv3qo]

You should remade Insane Drunk Drumming video.

[@icedbirth8821]

Yes this needs to happen asap ^ 😂

[@solotacchinardi5600]

Agree🙃

[@joshuawerner3074]

I agree to this as well

[@timinstant7806]

UP

[@OpeongoBushcraft]

Fully agree

[@larsulrich7569]

It was so sad listening to you talking about Alexi. We all will miss him and will never forget about him.

[@TheDeadmandillon]

Oof! The old days when Steven first started blasting away at his kit. I'd like to say that you've improved quite significantly since your first videos, and are giving all of us the influence that we need to be better bahees.

[@Egoblivion]

"Improved significantly" would be an understatement...he was a good drummer and is now a world class musician.

[@SomeGuy-we3wr]

I would literally die for Chungy.

[@willbrewer9253]

Chungy is god

[@66Samus]

Hahaha. Chungy loves you. There is no need to die for Chungy, but now you can get socks with Chungy on them! LOL teespring.com/chungy-socks?pid=636

[@bigchungy2274]

Chungy is life

[@thIDthIRreenactor]

@@66Samus you 10000000000000% need to remake the drunk drum playing

[@digitalmortality2001]

pog chungy

[@jaredw.7712]

I've been subscribed to you since you were in Abigail Williams and did a playthrough of one of their songs. It was so good. You are a great drummer and I'm glad you are living your dream now.

[@PRINCEVIOLENT]

You were in Abigail Williams ? nice I share a birthday with Abigail Like Carrion's Picking of course is an amazing song, thinking about that brings me back

[@jaredw.7712]

@@PRINCEVIOLENT Yeah Samus played on their EP and I think their first LP before they went more atmospheric on their sound. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXq2p6SEncaFd9U

[@PRINCEVIOLENT]

@@jaredw.7712 Boy is sick I love that old gothic string sound mixed with war drumming

[@coleturner3292]

Man I don’t get the ego he’s talking about just seems like a high schooler having fun I found my self laughing the whole time even at the faces genuinely enjoyed all of it

[@tassosmilionis9088]

Oh boy, the nostalgia! I used to play Flies in the guitar as a warm up while playing along with your playthrough for like 2 years, maybe more..! Also your video of Empyrean into the Cold Wastes introduced me to Abigail Williams!

[@savitelseofficial7751]

Hey Sam thanks for the video I recently went through a breakup and I was pretty sad thanks a lot man this managed to cheer me up

[@rockabillyron]

Good luck man!

[@DanWaters]

Don't be so hard on younger Sam :) I guess it's a lesson for your current self, but I'm pretty sure a lot of us were like that at 17. Plus, if I had chops like that at that age, it would have been hard for me to not be cocky about it. Thanks for taking us on this fun trip.

[@ihaschevy2866]

The humility he has. Can't say that for most people.

[@P0LYBiUS7]

3:58 - Casually playing Bleed YEARS before Meshuggah. Kinda... SICK!

[@saltysteel3996]

The first Samus video I ever saw was the Abigail Williams drum through with that sick single handed snare roll at the end of the song. Shit was badass!

[@AnthonyAvon]

Dude, you playing Empyrean by Abigail Williams back then is still my favorite drumming video of all time.

[@saltysteel3996]

Same. The single handed snare roll at the end was badass.

[@ajb-drums]

When Suspyre’s great divide came out I was so jealous of you. I was in a totally counterproductive mindset. Now, I see you as a brother in drumming and your consistency as a player and creator inspires me daily.

[@pyramid_kid]

Dude you were sick. I love you bro. You continue to inspire me. Seeing videos like this help me put in perspective where you started and tells me.i don't have to be perfect starting off. bUT, that being said.... You are still sick. Then and now

[@tisamon4070]

Thanks, now I have the imagine of Samus travelling back in time, to be a proper Shifu for his younger self. With a cane in the shape of a drumstick for precision and teaching some humility.

[@pyramid_kid]

You are so humble now and even if you put in perspective, where you were when you were at that age.... Someone once taught me that being the most cocky guitar player I'm the room is a good thing in a certain way. You have to market yourself. Now that you're where you're at you don't have to do that anymore. But you made it to where you are for being who you were. Love you samus

[@lucassalomon3144]

Dude, this is awesome. We all cringe at our past selves, but the flip side is we see how far we've come from. Plus the fart video was funny haha. Never delete anything!

[@felixkohler8067]

You never began. YOU WERE A PROFI YOUR WHOLE LIVE. OHHH YURRRRRR

[@ElHeffJeff]

"Insane Drunk Drumming" was my first introduction to your channel, I was BLOWN AWAY. Here we are 14 years later

[@natemoone1]

dude the night vision is nostalgic for me. i remember watching the abigail williams cover 5 million times with my buddies back in the day. glad you used it lol

[@johnmurray5241]

God, I remember all of these vids. They blew my mind back in the day! Still remember when you used to drum for Abigail Williams too. Must have been around 14 years ago or thereabouts.

[@xenophagia]

Man, those were good times. Got to share the stage with Abigail quite a few times in AZ.

[@DrumsOfWar84]

Dude! I remember all of these videos! I became a fan of yours because of these videos. I remember ripping all of these videos and watching them on my iPod classic 5th Gen over and over again. Oh, and FYI, i still have my alesis dm5 to this day and use them frequently. Thanks for the memories, bruh! Stay safe!

[@quinn.89]

hahahaha. Ya, it's great to b able to laugh at urself anytime for anything.... " Get rid of and/or drop the Attitude" U say. " all started somewhere". TRUE. I'd call it a form a drive/determination to be and want and have better. Striving for more. Lookin back at old stuff of urself can also be ur own teacher/guide for a reminder/refresher of mistakes, skill, and even more/different/better ideas for creation/creativity on the path ur blazin that no one's been before. Hence: An Innovative Mind Set.

[@obsidiongamer7651]

Bro ! we all have to learn to walk before we run dude , I can see & hear a 17 yr old with determined passion for all things metal , don’t get rid of this , it gives hope for the young metallers coming up as well 😎

[@ethan_edd3270]

This makes me want to dedicate my time to making drumming vids. You’re such an inspiration to me Samus!

[@niamhryan9677]

Ah buddy. I know you were feeling sad but you still came through, being funny. These old videos are brilliant to watch. You had to get from there to where you are now. You weren't even that bad. I had a standard Pearl kit for years and then I had a Sonor. I really enjoyed this. Thanks. Haa you and your buddy are just like Terence and Philip from South Park

[@moodmusic4life]

06:35 "guys I'm sorry, you can turn the video off now if you want". No, no.. I don't think I will

[@lordflakoe3910]

Hell ya!!! I saw that double bass solo when you first uploaded it. Crazy how time flys.

[@rasecthebloody]

Drunk solo was the reason I started following you and taking more serious drumming :')

[@agoogleuser3787]

Never delete. It is a part of who you are, who you have been, and who you have yet to become. Amazing stuff. Keep on keepin on! ( you keep us laughing bro)

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

"We all make mistakes" haha This is a cool look back. Neat to know that's your kit you're still using 🤘

[@Kipp_it_100]

Shows that Sam is a truly humble person that he can watch this and not be utterly impressed with himself

[@locket0730]

I’m just impressed that he can play a herta that fast and he’s never even touched a double bass

[@jheffreymartineau3388]

because of coord with high-hat pedal and base pedal when you play jazz n stuff

[@locket0730]

@Elijah Vowels Actually when I posted this comment I didn’t know how to play herta but I do now it’s pretty easy

[@xenophagia]

@@locket0730 Hell yeah to both of you guys! Practice practice practice🤘

[@xenophagia]

@Elijah Vowels 🤘Fuck yeah man!

[@Leo_rebena_drummer]

The herta is played with the hands in this section of the song, it's Van Halen's. Hands play hertas, as you can see, while feet are playing 8th notes.

[@cpulido3178]

Dude, thanks for sharing! I remember looking back at my old drum vids and super-cringe at them. Kinda makes you grateful that you're not like that anymore. Nice touch on the farts throwback lmao!! Keep kicking ass bro!!

[@seankelly6139]

I busted out laughing at the metal arms and legs procedure. It's risky but it will be worth it. Anyone who has seen grandma's boy would know that one.

[@SamI124QRiley]

I used to love these videos back in the day, I was just getting started on guitar and I came across that video of you sweeping on a Hello Kitty Guitar... Crazy.

[@fromulus]

I love that you laughed as hard or harder at the fart video now as you did back then.

[@SaarphireTTV]

when I see the clip at 13:20, I remember the first video I saw from you. "Abigail Williams ex drummer Samus " from 12 years ago. been following you ever since. absolutely insane to see where you are now. Keep it up, legend!

[@lilymetal8267]

Samus would be a great teacher. The fact that he said "Oh, you frucked up there, your stick got caught under the hihat," just makes it seem like he is a teacher correcting a student's mistakes 🤣

[@itsjennytalia]

Never seen your videos before, but it’s been a terrible night and this video made up for all of it. I laughed the whole time. Big ups man!

[@hand_and_justin_entertainment]

His Afro has more pixels than the quality of the audio.

[@Pro1938ftc3ch]

So funny😐🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁

[@hand_and_justin_entertainment]

@@Pro1938ftc3ch I know.

[@Pro1938ftc3ch]

@@hand_and_justin_entertainment 🌚🌚🌚🌚

[@AidanMmusic96]

I think the first video I saw of yours was just after this: Stabwound with Brandon from Mutiny Within, the Born Of Fire video and a couple of others! That was just after I discovered Abigail Williams in around 2009. Great to see you going back over these bahee videos, Samus!

[@Rockin_Ross]

Never be shamed of who you were, as long as who you are is improved. 🤘🏻

[@emiryardimci.]

Dude you are like the Monty Python of the metal world! And that is a very high praise :)) You always put a smile on my face while blowing it away with your drumming.

[@QuakeSphere]

"You're gonna look like a fuggin ninja" *samus laughing uncomfortably: "No, no, no..."

[@Admiral_Potato41]

Insane drunk drumming was the first video of yours I saw shortly after it came out, I showed it too all my friends in highschool and we were like whoa man haha wow the nostalgia. Then I found out you drummed in Abigail Williams and I was a instant fan. Still here after all these years and loving it just the same! Ooohh yur 🤘🏻

[@grifballa]

"Enough with the blasting!" Who are you you and what have you done with Sam?

[@mad7stringer]

Dude, you are a sick drummer and that was the funniest roast I've ever seen. Thank you!

[@SwordofMyFathers]

If you couldn't handle that, I suggest that you rewind it, and try watching it again.... with butter.

[@isniffedsomematrix]

Bought my Alesis DM5 used back in 2012 or so, still have it and I still use it to this day. Mine was produced back in 2004 so going on 17 years + it's been through hell and back with me I guess you could say it's quite an unbreakable piece of technology

[@Grindhead_Jim]

I have TWOOOOOOO DM5's.

[@serenades666]

DUDE!! I FUCKING LOVE INSANE DRUNK DRUMMING!! Its been in my favorites forever!!

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

These reactions are pure gold 😂

[@mikkoaaltonen5855]

I have played drums for over 20 years and still im amazed of what you did younger. And today.

[@MrBlooddrunkcobhc]

Alexi passing away hurt.. I just pre ordered his Alexi Greeny.

[@beardeddad74]

Wow having just recently started to follow you, it was cool to see where you started and where you are now. Kudos bro!

[@TheMack]

Even the farts were impressive blast beats 😂😂

[@Danalmagrodrumsnbass]

I've been following your channel since the days you were playing with Abigail Williams. You're still one of the best drummers out there, also great content and always laughing a lot with your random shit. Keep it up 🔥

[@sciomancy6]

"Me and my cousin farting. Haha! Still funny!"

[@barrettwittkamp6166]

I love your old vids ! Shows us how far you’ve come and how far us other drummers can go ! Don’t delete

[@IbanezFan550]

Embarrassed about making faces when a teenager but not embarrassed to be making videos/songs of people's farts. Makes sense

[@Anna_Bruno97]

He’s embarrassed of the arrogance, not the smile itself

[@jackmurdock5723]

Dude you crack me up!! 😂😂 Always love watching your vids. Honestly I think you sounded damn good back then. Maybe a little popcorn but still very impressive. Amazing speed.

[@SargeDrums]

Get those metal arms and legs,the procedure maybe risky,but it'll be be worth it!! Blasting Iron Man!!

[@crazybean3199]

Hellacious drumming bro. You beast it. Better then I can ever do. Also raid is a badass game. Haven't joined any clans. But I have played the campaign offline. But I like it.

[@FIReOOB]

The second video kill me 🤣🤣

[@mr.fbody9111]

I look back at some of my old videos and some of my old Facebook post and I am right there with you buddy

[@TheRealGanonKirby]

15y old Sam compared to him nowadays is the pure definition of "Careful who you bullied / made fun of in high school."-meme

[@DrummClem]

Maaaaaaaan I remember these videos... you blew me away back then...

[@NokturnalMTG]

Ever since I heard Alexi followed the reaper, I've been jamming all his songs with my brother. Hatebreeder changed my musical direction forever. I just wish I still had all my signed merch from those early 2003 days.

[@AlexDrums4Klunge]

i have been a follower since these videos, so mad to see how far you've come

[@RED20169]

Awwwww Samus 🤘😂♥️🔥 Too Cute!!! 22!!!

[@milansikela8383]

Your rolls are sick! Lightning fast. Crushing it on the blast too. Damn.

[@anandu9918]

Who here skips the ad part ?

[@Lazy_train_videos]

I don’t I love RAID shadow legends

[@thervspace]

Pretty sure everyone

[@kennethwilliams6916]

Thanks for asking bub I'm doing my best to get sober! It's been two or three days now and man it's getting hard but I want this!!!

[@RanterInShades]

Cocky Samus sounds like the kind of guy I would have really wanted to be friends with as a teenager.

[@sicfehn2674]

I remember watching "Insane drunk drumming" forever ago and thinking... "this guy will be a legend". Glad it came to fruition.

[@Metal_333]

There is nothing wrong with being "cocky" Samus aka confident, just look at Buddy Rich.......(it likely has to do with why you think you still cant play some of those fills now)

[@qd_w]

Your reactions were hilarious! Whatever you say though, your drumming was still top notch 👌

[@lorenzkachelrie1799]

Real question: How long did you practiced a day?

[@xenophagia]

22 hrs.

[@alexmordred]

The Abigail Williams video was the first video I saw from you, I used to be into that band. Was expecting to see it here :)

[@jjromba9983]

Sam you freakn rock brother hands down bad ass videos

[@blast_fiend]

The "Flies" cover was the first video I ever saw of yours, and I've been a fan of yours ever since 🤘😎❤️ I still have an Alesis DM5! I haven't used it in a couple years because the memory kept clearing every time I turned it off. Probably just needs a new CMOS battery 🤷‍♂️

[@thanebear]

It's crazy how good you were even then. You're a golden God, guy.

[@craigjones109]

Hi. Just wanna tell you congrats on 300K Subscribers.

[@johnwalker7522]

This cracks me tf up so much 🤣 I LOST it at the farts! A+ material sir you're hired!!

[@jessebowles5632]

So happy you did this. Your emperyan video was one of the videos that really got me into drumming

[@FancyPants43]

Own it brotha!!! That's you & look where it got you. 🔥🤘💯🖤🤘🔥

[@wndaa]

Oh yurr, i remember finding these videos back in late 08! I had just met some of my best friends, and we were watching some of these thinking you were the best drummer in the world. Good times

[@BrexenZ]

dude i've watched you from the beginning, these old vids were awesome lol. i was in high school as well

[@66Samus]

thank you so much dude!!