Adam Gray - (6) Hook, Line and Sinner - Texas In July - Live - HD - Elyria - 2011

Adam Gray killing it.

[@TRedenbacher]

13 years later and I'm STILL watching this video. Adam is an absolute master.

[@Wizerslapski]

And he’s still playing it as clean as he is here!

[@javiejaynew4093]

10 years later and I Still come back to this video.

[@Fraustyy]

Same

[@z-bow-1]

Same

[@drummerTBM]

Same

[@MaddoggTrading]

Yea man it's good.

[@metaldrummersonly4402]

12 years now

[@vnavailable747]

I come back to this video and realize a few things. he is only 18 here, this is the best hes ever played this song and its a shame his talent didn't take him as far as it should've

[@esteb0t]

Joey King same i wish he would play in another band

[@who_is_marcus3517]

Dude for real. How solid is this guy? He's so snappy and has insane control. Look at his left hand choke the crash for a split second. Few drummers have that kind of speed.

[@Jcikokalol]

Matt Greiner is known as a cornerstone for this style of music and is one of the absolute most well known drummers and called one of the best, and I love him ...but Adam was easily right up there with him. I'm not going to say better because it's subjective, but imagine seeing the career your friend has as a drummer and you were in the same exact place he was and just as good, just to have shit luck take it away from you. I love Greiners podcasts they do with Adam,.

[@josephwashington2096]

Weak song writing is the cuplirt here. Dude is a macine, one of the best in the genre. The song writing issue may not even fall on him, but he was in a band that made one good album, and couldn't follow up the magic, similar to I, The Breather.

[@JourneysORSR]

@@josephwashington2096 y’all are insane he’s still one of the best drummers of all time and is chilling with the ghost inside on tour he’s been doing this shit since he was young give the man a break

[@KunaevNS]

Definitely one of the cleanest and most precise pieces of metal drumming ever recorded.

[@icreashnz3764]

I come back to this video pretty frequently because Adam is one of my favorite drummers to watch and to this day the fill at about 2:52 fucks me up every time I see it. Dude is insanely talented even way back then.

[@TroyDawdy]

I've probably given this video about 100 of it's views from trying to figure out a few of those tough fills and stuff lol

[@bauermarshall]

As someone who does not play drums, which of this fills is not tough?

[@xMasterryanx]

just talked to this guy for like 2 hours, what a champ!

[@nicholasbautz3764]

One of the greatest demonstrations of all time. Still revisit this video monthly

[@Wizerslapski]

same! this has to be one of the best live versions of this song ever captured on video

[@taylormunday5106]

I've never seen the crowd stand so still especially for a song like this.

[@thyzok8385]

I have watched this video so many times, along with other videos of him playing this. This is truly a masterpiece... This is the best drum piece ever written. I said that 4 years ago, and my mind hasn't changed. And the fact that he is able to play at such a high tempo.. flawlessly... perfect technique.. add tons of visuals.. Adam Gray is my favorite drummer.

[@shmoofgang]

Well said, same here brother

[@Saylessmahbuoy]

Always end up coming back to this video 12 yrs later

[@iDrumLikeCrazy]

This literally put me in tears.

[@AaVeck]

even the stick hitting the ground at 2:40/2:41 is on tempo. that just shows you how good Adam Gray really is.

[@zakhudson]

do you remember where this video was taken by chance?

[@DPMAN2424]

1:21 such a simple fill but so god damn clean

[@Menoetius.]

Dude chill with the language lol

[@DPMAN2424]

i forgot everybody is religious here

[@norcoriders99]

Jambi705 fuck off with the pussyness

[@Menoetius.]

norcoriders99 you're right, my apologies ma'am

[@regul8or71]

Danny Powers Nah, we’re not religious. We just love Jesus. There’s a difference ;) But you’re right to an extent - Christians should not be offended be “questionable” language. Cheers!

[@ezkoeps]

I get the chills every time I watch this

[@BrendanHarberts32]

After all these year, this is still my favorite AG video. Idk why. I just love the small crowd, sound of his kit and how nuts he is.

[@BrendanHarberts32]

Still here

[@jefflang767]

My personal favorite is Aurora at the purple door

[@Kalashnikow42]

2:41 It's funny. You can hear the drumstick fall, as if Adam counts in :)

[@fabianguerrero1995]

Kalashnikow42 only Adam would be the one to accomplish that..! lol

[@justanolddrummernow]

that brief half time groove at 1:08 makes me cry every time at how perfectly it fits into the song. like it is by far my favorite part of this whole song. very good drum writing

[@AlexCrockett]

I dont care 2:40 is the greatest thing since sliced bread and how about the stick hitting the ground was perfectly on-beat!

[@louisgiannamore]

texas in july are in general such an underrated band. adam is one of the tightest drummers ive ever seen and should deserve way more recognition for his absolute beast playing

[@kolebrodowski739]

Keep in mind he is 18 in this video... wtf

[@xTW33T3Rx]

@James Jones i guess with that knowledge, that thick 5 o'clock shadow makes sense at 18

[@pierces19941]

Seriously how the hell are you this talented

[@DrummClem]

By working. Like, a LOT.

[@teaganjohner4051]

There are no talents here. Honed skills

[@spudzlightbeer]

Nahhhhh, there's a fuckload of talent. Not saying there isn't honed skill, but someone could work their whole lives just as hard at drumming and not be able to touch the performance he layed down here as a teenager.

[@natej294]

This fine piece of gold here. Thank you my good sir

[@PollacoG]

I AM still here

[@NVND760]

i wonder how many times he's played this song in his life

[@regul8or71]

Enough to feel so comfortable playing it that when he loses his stick he calmly grabs another keeps going.

[@satansucks401]

Yo dude I'm pretty sure he threw it on purpose. Check a few seconds before he probably cracked it and could tell it didn't sound right

[@GeeroROTMG]

2:47 that part sounded so siiiiick

[@organicmilk5]

I watch this video like all the time lol

[@MyPointOfVieux]

I watch this when I’m on the stairmaster just to feel something

[@adamsylvan5466]

Matt Greiner 2.0

[@michvelnvsh]

Adam Gray 1.0

[@clever8088]

well he is endorsed by greinerkilmer

[@nonooohlii]

Adam Kilpatrick so who's better? lol. I'm a huge fan of Matt but Adam is pretty damn good too. lol

[@aaronaltkid]

He was taught by Matt

[@Asstazztic]

Aaron AltKid that’s funny, I know they’re friends and my buddy is teaching me drums so I thought that would be funny if Matt taught him 😂

[@Justin-nq6kf]

I like ABR more than TIJ so I like Matt more but saying Matt is a better drummer than Adam just proves you can't tell who actually is the better drummer in every aspect. Adam plays what Matt plays in ABR but not vise versa. Both insanely good drummers but Adam has more skills on the set all around.

[@ynotsammy]

I will say both are insane drummers and I hope to build my skill up to my potential, but saying that I can't tell who is the better drummer shows me you don't know how to keep your own opinion without trashing someone elses, both are equally awesome but in the end for accuracy and stronger chops I would have to say Matt is a winner in my books. Here is the part where we argue and such but I am going to save us the time... we both have separate opinions and we both believe they are great drummers so let us leave it at that!

[@jaywhitaker1147]

Adams stick control is next level

[@HeScreamsEpic]

its one thing to be an amazing drummer but to also jam like that is so wicked. he had a smile on hs face the whole time meaning he loves what hes doing. truly an inspiration

[@TimeNfeel91]

Killing it is a fucking understatement. Adam Gray is my new hetero man crush.

[@ChrisC1411]

His face at 2:01

[@KunaevNS]

Still watching in 2024

[@Payte]

Best drum piece ever. This song is ultimate.

[@Wizerslapski]

2:39 WTFFFF

[@jonedwards8069]

what china is he using? I feaking love it

[@gabrieljordan3843]

oriental trash china. probably 18"

[@shmoofgang]

Zildjan

[@frelopermanboy7426]

@@shmoofgang lol

[@KunaevNS]

So effortless and skillful. Amazing drummer

[@krajomoi]

dude.. you are blessed

[@Swagdicate]

That china is killer. Does anyone know what model that is?

[@Swagdicate]

The big one.

[@SirJebus0504]

Zildjian Oriental Trash China either an 18 or a 20". things are absolutely massive sounding

[@Swagdicate]

Sir Jebus Thank you.

[@JamesRobertson844]

one of my favourite drummers right now :)

[@dastobek]

ok. now hes just become my fav drummer

[@Xcocobearr]

There are very few drummers that I REALLY enjoy watching and Adam is one of them, dude writes killer breakdowns has some crazy all over fills, blasts, plus mixes in stick tricks I've never seen anyone but him do. All while having fun even when there is small crowds like this. He just all around is the kind of drummer I enjoy watching and would kill to be half as good as

[@GavinOswald]

I talked to this guy Matt Greiner, and Grant Mcfarland yesterday. Their all just the nicest guys!

[@aJLKproduction]

never seen a drummer that looks like hes having so much fun

[@KCYON]

You start your day right my friend

[@durrtynuggets]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! and then God said let there be adam gray and he was drumming!!!!!! chez wiz this kid is nutz wish the new stuff still had this same punchy crazyness to it!!

[@falltoashes24]

That was just god damn superhuman awesomeness.

[@MargaretsLight]

first song I ever loved from them., :D

[@SamS5402]

That posture. That form. Oh muh God...

[@oldschooltakingyaback]

One of the reasons I got behind the kit is because of this video. Edit: Oh yeah, and dat snare.

[@x6bmore6warior6x]

THAT SNARE!!!! SO PERFECT!!!!!!!!

[@MarcusBiggins1993]

Excellent drummer!

[@trevyrevy5602]

Thats a goddamn masterpiece

[@soundguyj]

So damn precise, every single hit.

[@SinisterSplinter]

Dude him and matt share all the same mannerisms when playing! its so funny! the body language, the facial expressions, everything!

[@metaldrummersonly4402]

That stick toss gets me everytime

[@headdonkeys]

Back when they were still a smaller band and played shows at the Gibson House in Marlton, NJ I got to talk to him a couple of times. He's a genuinely awesome person too.

[@KennedyCody]

Adam Gray is the man

[@toyla1234]

Pretty damn amazing

[@HookMaster3000]

I love the sound of that snare....

[@RG_Adapt]

Dag this drummer is ridiculously good!!! Amazing!

[@williammonach4213]

I completely agree, sickest fill ever!

[@xWeTheDeceasedx]

my favorite drummer c:

[@BryanPlaysBass]

Omg that ending fill is so flawless D:

[@jowe182]

Adam Gray and Luke Holland have single handling got me into TIJ I'm loving every song that I've heard so far

[@Frostiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

ADAM GRAY IS AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[@stoneman619]

I LOVE HIS DRUM FORM NOW TIME TO PRACTICE TILL MY HANDS BLEED THEN FALL OFF

[@joshbeatty5895]

his chokes are amazing.

[@MrAtticus91]

Holy shit! This is so damn sick!

[@Edde1991]

12 years...

[@nowjustthinkaboutit]

so cooolllllll!!!!

[@llShadowXll7ll]

Man I love that snare

[@ClaireyG100]

I could watch him drum for hours.

[@truthbetold7771]

He is such a talented drummer.

[@arafeluis]

KING KING KING KING !

[@kalebkilmer]

holy balls I've seen this video a handful of times before and I never realized it was from you, AA RON!

[@lolveryfunny]

@AaVeck Seriously dude, thanks for these awesome videos!

[@drewskates]

Just saw these guys tonight. Fucking amazing.

[@RockYourFaceOff7764]

You and me both! I actually went and downloaded all the vids i could find too :D

[@TylerSeel]

I live in elyria, and im sad i missed this :[

[@SophiaLovesDrums]

I knew that I would favorite the video before it was even loaded :D Good to see Adam playing relaxed like that - I always felt like he's under pressure because he looked so tense but now he just purely enjoys :D and as if 2:39 wasn't the SMOOTHEST stick change EVER :D

[@goresisful]

very talented

[@CornTasteGood]

They were just in my town and I couldn't go. I hate my work so much.

[@jakubrox19]

I love his right hand french grip blast beat style

[@TheAllanfreak]

HE GIVES THE DRUMSTICK TO THE KID!!!!!! THIS GUY IS AMAZING!

[@Rdallday]

This guy always Makes me want to play the drums lol. Like on the real this dude inspires me.

[@Grayconstruction7]

he didnt drop the stick he fliped it to a fan--too funny, i love it

[@IWonderIff]

Beast.

[@KrispyPlaysThemDrums]

Adam's THAT good.

[@andreivandrummer]

This guy is AWESOME; AMAZING, GREATEST DRUMMER!!!!! haha

[@drummaryan]

what a bad ass

[@MrAuralPleasure]

Badass.

[@somethingpandarelated]

ive seriously watched this 30 times, only because he looks so fucking cool.

[@nowjustthinkaboutit]

i looooove the stick-tricks!!!!

[@pierces19941]

You will be missed sweet prince

[@Bigmattydaddy616]

saw these guys Friday night. 2 More shows left. at the end of the encore. (hook line and sinner) the whole crowd stormed on stage and went in with the band. was fricken sick

[@sitiasroriyah1510]

🔥🔥🔥

[@AaVeck]

@Grayconstruction7 Definitely! Your son's an amazing drummer and surely an inspiration, Mr. Gray!

[@M3likydrum5]

when i saw then live i was moving all the time : P