Aaron Stechauner - Rings of Saturn - "Margidda"

Here's a full play through of MARGIDDA, off of our album Ultu Ulla, out now!
I endorse Tama Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Remo Drumheads, Vic Firth Drumsticks and Westone In-Ear Monitors.
Mixing done by Cody Wayne Stewart.
Special thanks to the Alsborg family for the location.
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[@StephenChapman]

Man, I didn't realize until now how enjoyable this album would be all-instrumental! No hate on Ian, either; I quite enjoy the album as-is, but there's just so much detail in the music that's essentially inaudible with the vocal mix. This is one of those albums that merits both vocal and instrumental releases!

[@dharkus]

do you know where to find the all instrumental version?

[@standovaar7638]

@@dharkus I don't think a full official instrumental exists. The previous comment was just stating hypothetically

[@sirVhailor]

it's even better without the vocals

[@RogueRAZR]

@@standovaar7638 Yeah no instrumental version of Ultu Ulla, but thank god there is one for Gidim, cause its fucking beautiful.

[@dead3087]

not sure if you noticed but there is now instrumental versions out on major music streaming platforms.

[@AaronStechauner]

Stay tuned for lots more! Thanks for checking it out.

[@Menoetius.]

Amazing! Thank you for posting this :) Im definitely going to practice some of this (the parts I can actually play) haha

[@BurnTheNuance]

Was very satisfied with the parts you wrote! Good job dude.

[@cremejockey8636]

Aaron Stechauner are you using the Moeller Method? It seems like you use the 3 part hit and your hands are loose. Cool if you do. Loving the flat drums to hit rims hard and your overall technique

[@tdogg1281]

Aaron Stechauner Thanks Aaron Stechauner. You're one of my faves. Drums sound on Ultu Ulla is best of all ROS albums. Awesome live drummer to.

[@VaGLiCa90]

All I gotta say is... Goddamn the new album rips! Like parallel shift brought the band to a whole new level for me and really show cases how tight ur guys writing process has gotten since last album. Love it

[@Nomad_OG]

thanks for existing

[@joeyvpoisonfree]

Lmao you can see my feet under the pool table yeeeeeeee

[@SonoraSlinger]

They say his feet remain to this day

[@mattvdh]

i love how minimalistic his set is

[@FanaticDrummer]

Matt van den Ham Idk. I think its boring lol. No pitch shift or audible change in cymbals really makes the music monotone.

[@notachannelanymore-y1g]

@@FanaticDrummer Dude what? Are you deaf?

[@metalbynumber]

I always compliment him on killing it on a small set up!

[@byephellicia]

@@FanaticDrummer mfw you liked your own comment fucking loser :^l

[@DreamScape39]

Funny, I was gonna say he makes it sound like Neil Peart's kit...

[@supramusic9667]

Has anyone realized that most Rings of Saturn members are KZbinrs? Ian (vocalist) is a KZbinr, Lucas (guitarist) is a KZbinr and Aaron (you already know) is a KZbinr too.

[@isaaccambron8789]

WTF IS THIS! 3:12 Under the pool table

[@theacaciamatrix1537]

einstein?

[@michaelcampbell9925]

Looks like a snake or some shit lol

[@JGrindTheDrummer]

The 4 dislikes are people who think the triggers do all the work.

[@Nobloodspills1]

I haven't disliked it... But yeah it would be even more amazing to see him do it without triggers

[@michalwlosik3544]

Triggers would be the smallest problem with this video LOL

[@Wobbledwob]

There's no triggers that I can see. His heel toe technique is flawless and damn near perfectly timed

[@nicolasbastien1827]

@@Nobloodspills1 playing 16th notes on the kick at 250+ bpm without triggers ? Why do you think NOBODY does it ? Because it sounds like shit. Kick drums are too low and big to be heard correctly at those speeds !

[@victorsupreme214]

@@nicolasbastien1827 Wonder if smaller kicks would work, or sound good.

[@Mason_____]

RoS wont be the same without your style dude. Youre like an olympic snowboarder on the drums. The ease and finesse in your technique and the utter domination is just insane. Mustve been nice to compose around your skills dude. Goated

[@ianeaea]

yea yea too good i guess, but u can play seven nation army?

[@cremejockey8636]

Holy shit Aaron. I like you keep your drums flat and have good posture and technique. It is lacking in metal drummers. Are you using the Moeller Method? Ur hands seem loose. Its so awesome if u are. You're on another level brah.

[@tdogg1281]

Chris Stewart Yes he is

[@BigJ0]

Stech's a jazzy dude!

[@cremejockey8636]

Lu keeping the drums flat is to hit harder and hit rimshots to make it louder. Most metal drummers have horrible technique and Aaron is like the only one who uses Moeller

[@cremejockey8636]

tonym1281 i asked on fb messenger if he did and he said he was taught it from the beginning

[@jazzie634]

That is very wrong. Plenty of Metal drummers have good technique, I've only seen a handful with bad technique, and I've seen plenty also using Moeller.

[@vegatdm]

Why does he change hands on the initial blast beat pattern? Also why is their a person hiding under the pool table?

[@timdavis4926]

Vega TDM because at those speeds it's like he alternates his hands in a "1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4" motion. Easier for timing and rythym, I'd assume.

[@CorridorOfChameleons94]

Why arent you hiding under a pool table? Huh? Huh? Huh?

[@НикитаЛубин]

he's been doing this type of blast beat for years live, idk why you noticed only now

[@wwjd52099]

Никита Лубин didnt he just join ros?

[@BraveT0ast3r]

It has to do with his style of play. I can't remember what it's called but notice how he almost never crosses his hands.

[@darrenbissett9354]

You’re insane in all aspects of your drumming. You’re cymbal work and the amount of sounds you create with only a few cymbals is mind blowing. Keep it up man coming to see you guys on march 16th. Already got a signed drum head from ya’ll mafuckas last tour and looking forward to gettin another one!

[@tiyenin]

Highest goddamned quality!

[@tiernanmoore3161]

That's fantastic. Do you think you could do The Macrocosm play through soon?

[@tiernanmoore3161]

dude its my favorite song right now. It was so well put together

[@snowbtf]

HELL YES I approve, also a guitar playthrough too, Macrocosm is fucking sick

[@tdogg1281]

I agree such an amazing song and whole album. Miles really added a lot to them, a beast. Think it's there best album

[@tiernanmoore3161]

agreed

[@alexandersjolund6318]

Tiernan Moore already has!

[@bloodlustdrummer]

love how he uses OG Eliminators and still slays that heel toe tech! sick stuff!

[@DiePixelkrieger]

Pervis McGervis especially because He seems to Chose them over axis

[@bloodlustdrummer]

just goes to show you don't need to spend close to a grand to play that technique.

[@IOutDoSyndicate]

Axis is more like $600, and you can use a wider range of heel toe techniques on a long board.

[@nathandrums0]

+Pervis McGervis nope, I do it on my DW 5000's haha I've had people tell me that "YOU NEED axis or trick pedals for that" but you really don't.

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

NathanDrums I might be more of a guitar player, but honestly when it comes to bass drum pedals, while axis pedals are very nice you can probably buy a better working pair for a lot cheaper. I always wanted to learn how to play drums and when I started getting into different kinds of gear, I always thought the axis pedals looked dope as fuck.

[@vsmirnov_]

Not a hater, but it was so fucking cool without vocals

[@Nomad_OG]

I watch these vids so much holy shit

[@Nomad_OG]

oh look I'm back again lol

[@Nomad_OG]

again

[@gladiscollins1877]

Pootie182 lmao I thought i was the only one

[@jakeduncan7068]

Same

[@MysteryArchives]

God mode activated. Miss you in ROS bro

[@papijohn4731]

It's weird to think that Lugal was programmed and was possibly like Aaron Kitchers kit(which was huge) only to have this Aaron show up with a small kit and fucking destroy on the drums.

[@suggoz]

Very well played but this jazz metal breakdown no groove music makes me wanna puke.

[@bimbamboum3320]

guys why did inadequate cover disappear from youtube >? do i need vpn to watch it ?

[@nathanwilliams3049]

Hella sick,dude !!! Your very fucking tight!

[@ZaBiMaRuSz]

what a fucking god you are! im always awesomed by your style..

[@jettgjr31]

Wish Jon Bonham was alive to watch Aaron drum🤘🤘

[@magistermilitum7283]

1:53 Holy shit! What did you do to your toms?! They sound like fucking cannons

[@zane4575]

I wish 2:40 onwards never ended. So beautiful and melodic

[@memeperor_]

holy shit he went super sayan since his natural selection playthrough wtf

[@grxygxds]

I been listening to this for like 7 years straight ❤ you've inspired me so much and helped me through so many tough times.. these videos are some of my absolute favorite, your playing is mesmerizing.

[@thesempiternity2777]

you're a fucking machine and it's great to see you get so into the songs you play

[@albertoluciani8705]

the drum sounds are much better than the ones on the album. wich kick sample didi you use? the snare sounds sick

[@ronson3161]

The reason I go to see these guys right here. Absolute beast!

[@HappyCatBestEnigma]

3:00 - 3:10 the dude went straight up super sayan

[@pepealbin6446]

Can you do a video of harvest plissssssss...???

[@griefinandcreepin]

Your drumming makes me feel... inadequate ;)

[@seodrum]

SONG is GREAT. Thank you. The best guitar solo i've ever heard.

[@MrMarktvilbert]

i just destroyed my apartment while watching this ;O

[@makke_macro]

heard rings of saturn has fake drums.. no just aliens xD

[@UndoingRuin08]

you're using cheat codes for those drums, i just cant figure out how

[@theviolator1074]

@@LordofDiamondsMetal lmao you're a dumbass dude

[@AlexanderPryakhin]

What god should be prayed for to have such great foot control?)))))

[@Daves1world]

Aaron Stechauner, did you get new bass drum hoops? BTW I love your sick playing!

[@sllsdsddlsdsdsdsd9072]

what series of meinl byzance cymbals do u use?

[@mlodyimbir]

i come back here everyday although i dont even like deathcore

[@shanescalise7643]

It can't be that hard to play, you barely look like your in pain.

[@shanescalise7643]

Time Muffin ­ that's why it was funny. Sheesh.

[@Gac3la]

best apache attack imitation ever

[@jdc_2000]

HARVEST!! This album kicks so much ass

[@Fudgedrums]

Do you have any close ups of your double stoke kicks?

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

I don't even have headphones in and I think that snare's sounding sexy!

[@metalbynumber]

He's like "can this song end yet?! My feet hurt" lol

[@henriqueferreira2155]

Rings of Saturn is delicious to listen to, ive been following all the album for yeeeeeeaaars, never disappoint

[@thetruegodless]

Bad Ass drum sound!

[@noahreemer5051]

Holly fuckin cleannn

[@ZackZweifel]

Aaron what sticks specifically are you using? They look super long!

[@YankeeDoodleWentToSlam]

Thanks for your duty officer.

[@Turntwig]

Wait a second... what just happened? Fucking awesome.

[@haydendraycott7897]

Sorry if it's a dumb question, but what kick/feet pattern is he using? Is he just switching back and forth between his left and right feet or doing double strokes? Again sorry if it's a dumb question but he's definitely playing very fast, yet it doesn't look like his feet are moving very fast.

[@Xzendren]

Bill Day he's doing a heel tow pattern. Essentially he's moving his feet as R-R-L-L-R-R-L-L while using his heel and toe on the pedals.

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

I will never understand heel toe technique. Makes no sense to me

[@mildredguerrero2536]

Bill Day it's called Triggers??? Helloooo

[@kidfactory1]

Um no.

[@kidfactory1]

To the triggers comment.

[@thejawbreakersbandofficial4243]

I don't know why but unlike everyone else I find that the snare sound is very satisfying.

[@mikefecht596]

A tutorial on your heel toe technique would be fucking awesome.... Thanks for your videos...

[@xxXthekevXxx]

I haven't watched a RoS or drum video in months why did I get this recommendation lol. Great playing though!

[@1234epicfail]

You know he's a metal drummer because he keeps his China where most keep their ride

[@arod131ar]

SorryForFlexinOnYall so basically doing what Lars does?

[@supramusic9667]

Antonio Rodriguez Thats what lars does but he still sounds shit

[@arod131ar]

Ogres are like potatoes Lol. I never said Lars was good with it, I just said that's what Lars did

[@supramusic9667]

Antonio Rodriguez ye he just does it

[@Auras718]

Lmfao what kind of logic is this

[@LeftHandShred2]

Oh, you're going to make me say it? Anyone else? ..... Half time.

[@goblintdl4692]

Why are my two fav drummers both named aaron

[@thelilpeanutdotgov]

ia?

[@eternalAku]

Fucking amazing :D hope that The Macrocosm is next :)

[@juanrodolfoballesterosflor3020]

hi Aaron it is a plasure to see your videos, i am juan frome mexico, i have a question, what king of chinese do use..??..!!! sounds very delicius..!!

[@steelmanruoff1816]

I have a dumb question... Is the left kick pedal in a box? Or is the box just providing a place for the pedal to back up against?

[@elyogito5621]

Imo rings of Saturn should ditch the core shit and go completely brutal tech death! I'm mean its already there but imo death metal and hardcore dont go together for me because death metal is basically influenced by hardcore! But seriously you guys have the potential to be the next Necrophagist. Not trying to sound like a hater I've enjoyed a few ROS tracks. Especially utopia. Also these drum playthroughs are cool too!

[@_akshyn]

Im a guitarist but i do know a few things about drums good heel to toe technique

[@fakeeru6783]

Lol I have the exact same Pedals(pearl?) I can't do those double(?) stroke thingies on it. :D

[@juankacortesg2557]

Dafuk, why i can't meet aliens like u... so frustrated. Amazing work duuuuuuuuude

[@permafrost2064]

Hey Aaron, do you have any tips on how to get more rebound out of a kick drum? I've been messing with my kick for a while and cant seem to get it to feel right, It feels pretty dead... The head is pretty new so i dont think its that (although, it could be the type of head?) Thanks in advance.

[@AccostiK]

Its October of 2021. Is there still a person visibly trapped or possibly injured beneath the pool table?

[@jameschambers9840]

Look at then fuckin traps! Bout ready to see a blonde haired Nordic death match between Aaron and Hadrian Ferraud to see whose been getting swole up most lately lol

[@jared_s2]

i really enjoyed it. the double bass pedal work was so smooth i started smiling every time you would get into it for more than one measure. and some great variety in fills on the toms.

[@simenandreas]

God I love that snare tone you're got going on! Awesome played

[@samuliauno8163]

The production of symbals is very strange on this bit. Waaay too much compression imo, especially when taken into account that you actually hit them. Toms were a bit too boomy to my taste also. Otherwise great work, not the easiest song out there!

[@wassupfoo2972]

What if your stuck in a rich family and no one acts like an adult except for you? They try to make me out to be this bad guy cause "I listen to screaming music". So thy hate me.

[@JoeyThePhantom]

i am thinkin if u can play like this tempo on 16th noter on dual bass with swivel technique... cuz heel-toe is easiest for this speed

[@jarensmith1609]

at :40 , I feel so much meshuggah in there it's actually nasty and just a fuckin head banger

[@zysoth8057]

Alsborg.... Do you record with aliens?

[@HDV340]

With famous deathcore bands going soft cock & mainstream, good to see you gents kept it brutal !

[@jcloudy8508]

Dude....that is ill. Jaw dropped and everything

[@UnendingGrimness]

i wish that shirt would get outrageously popular lol. Sick ass song and vid \m/

[@Cesar-yw1ki]

Nice, how long have you been playing drums?

[@Wrewdie]

ROS are very talented, but their music has no soul whatsoever.

[@moejartin3258]

dude you should be the spokesman for minimalist drummers haha

[@AdrenLnFueledScholar]

As always! An incredible treat to watch you play Aaron!! Thank you for the upload 👊🏻

[@xigotwormzx1274]

What’s up with the box by your left kick pedal?

[@oshikiri999]

god damn savage on the 4 piece...

[@motopolak]

3:01 - 3:05 Soooo tight, love those hand switches!

[@Ismokerugsalternate]

What bpm is his bass pedal going at for the speed bursts? Is that also him doing a double stroke with the bass pedals?

[@TomTuypens]

Who's hiding under the pool table XD ?

[@InternetLoserTheTurkeyMan]

if anyone can link me to those pants i'd really appreciate it

[@shadowfish357]

Damn, getting MIles in the band was such a great improvement for them. The overall musical composition is profoundly better.

[@marzinvades8765]

dude... teach me how to hit those fucking pedals like that..

[@RevolutionInsignia]

This is what's possible once you have a good grasp of Heel Toe

[@matthewkerr1654]

How TF can you do that shit? I'm not sure I can learn to do that no matter how much I practice.

[@jaydaoust261]

Ken Bedene got you beat brother... learn some soul in the between the chaos.

[@secretlemon6729]

I love this so much. You're my favorite drummer and I love you and the rest of the band

[@craigjones4274]

Sick drumming but that guitar tone ruined the album for me :(

[@JustinEDrums]

If Disfiguring the Goddess would actually play live, this dude would hit the drum parts so so so gud.

[@KrisSchwarz98]

JustinEDrums I was literally thinking that.

[@BigJ0]

funny you say that. See Ian B's video doing a vocal entry? (Singer for RoS doing DtG)

[@JustinEDrums]

No way man! I will check that out for sure.