Alex Rudinger - Bad Wolves - "Toast To The Ghost"

[@johnnyboy5004]

I just want you to know how much this entire community appreciates you and everything you do Alex. You are an inspiration and an awesome performer.

[@mdterps1042]

Dang dude, thanks man - truly means a lot.

[@JakeDavisDrums]

Johnny Boy absolutely agreed!

[@magrildz]

Agreed! Alex is a beast!

[@brutalvocalcovers]

tru

[@DariusKhan]

Seconded - amazing drummer amazing guy - respect

[@66Samus]

Oh yurrrr daddy thats heavy shit

[@mdterps1042]

In the words of YOU my homie - OHHHH YURRRRRRRRRR! 😂😂😂 You rule brotha, I hope you are well!

[@magrildz]

There are some drummers that I watch that make me think "that's one kick ass drummer". But with Alex the only thing I can think is "holy fuck I gotta go play drums now". His drumming is so badass that it ignites a spark that makes my body and soul crave for drumming... That's how kick ass and inspirational this dude is.

[@jzargomzalmo7701]

You're not a good tiger, you're a bad wolf!

[@mdterps1042]

Hahaha, the irony of leaving a band called "Good Tiger", & then being asked to fill in for "Bad Wolves" immediately after, is not lost upon me. A funny coincidence to say the least.

[@griffincl]

You're no longer in Good Tiger?

[@mattiamelis4015]

facebook.com/GoodTigerOfficial/posts/2069776599954100

[@griffincl]

Ah damn, well that's bittersweet. Whatever is best for you Alex!

[@VioletAOP416]

Hey, Alex. I’m starting a band called Morally Ambiguous Lions. Would you like to join?

[@ebgbees]

I keep coming back to this every once in a while because god DAMN that outro just PUMPS me full of adrenaline

[@QuincyKane]

Alex Rudinger: The Human Drum Program

[@TylerAFE]

Quincy Kane Morris like a cheat code

[@michelelaspina249]

The bell of death 3:45

[@bebettoninja]

Absolutely killer as always Alex!

[@tiagobertollini3632]

SEUS FODAS !

[@ricklandre5023]

Been watching and loving this talent for years now. Just wondering what kind of person would actually hit the thumbs down??? Whatever dudes. Take a hike! Alex RULES🤘🏻

[@JustinOhio]

You're such a badass dude... I hope Drumeo has you on some day.

[@joebento5087]

I cannot stop watching this video. Absolutely flawless!

[@JamieDrumz]

I like the flatness of the mix. It's very dry and warm and clear. Very natural sounding which for me is a nice change. Absolutely flawless drumming as always

[@ebgbees]

I routinely come back to the video just to hear how absolutely monstrous your drums sound on this song. That snare is so fucking tight dude 🤘🏻🥁 🤘🏻

[@StahlmetallerM]

The drumming aside, this is probably the most lovely, caring, complete and professional video description I've read in a while.

[@mdterps1042]

Dang dude, thank you so kindly for saying that (& for taking the time to read it). Respect where respect is due ya know - the guys in B.W. contacted me & hired me to learn the set "just in case". A job is a job, & I am immensely appreciative of any work that I can get as a musician (also... the songs are WAY fun to play! Haha). They were incredibly professional the whole time, very communicative, & generally super nice. I didn't even mind in the SLIGHTEST that they didn't end up needing me. In fact, they were so nice that I was just happy to know that John was doing OK & was able to finish off the tour with HIS band. A couple of weeks later, they invited me out to the Baltimore date on the tour, so I went & met them / hung in person too. Great guys, great band, & great experience. Good people RULE !

[@johnreeves3876]

Glad to hear that's how it went down.

[@frozd58]

Awesome playing and great attitude in the description and comments . It is very nice to see a true professional spreading such a positive energy !

[@SheldonKreger]

This kit is approaching the top of my list for my next pickup!!! Great to hear it, excellent recording.

[@ppaweluz]

I live this fucking song! Pure awesomeness!

[@NikkeK]

Killer snare! Sick playing as always :D

[@zachburns7086]

my dad first showed me this cover when it first came out, still one of my favs

[@darranschnepf8076]

Absolute animal on the kit,best I've seen and always will be I reckon,that is totally insane how you do what you do,all I can say is wow,absolutely wicked

[@manugentoodrums]

Easy to identify, it's definitely Anups snare sound of choice! For the longest time i've been listening and following you its an easy job for me to identify whether if it's Anup or Nolly's mix. Great Drumming as always Rudi!

[@sidthecopdrummer]

Bro you are such an amezing drummer... I fllow all ur videos.... Such a flawless n sick player u are..... The most neat & clean (drumming wise) I hv ever seen..... Ur feet works like Mechine... Keep on going... Lots of love form India 🇮🇳 Hellyeah \m/

[@yuricroscenko9767]

Hey Alex! You should do a lesson about speed and consistency on Double Bass, you are so tight and clean with your footwork, amazing! And this new Tama Kit is incredible 😍

[@felixgarstka]

Keep it up and I'll be your fan forever Alex!

[@musicmann12]

Incredible song, incredible play through, incredible story. Inspirational all around. Thank you for this!

[@imyourgodmachine]

Simply outstanding!

[@felix936vario]

Just killin it, nice job. \m/

[@MossinatorDrummer]

That ride hit in the outro 👌🏼

[@BionicleSaurus]

Those new Kapur shells are soundin' TIGHT AF.

[@mdterps1042]

Heck YEAH doode ! #Tama

[@TineEdong]

Good God. This is amazing!

[@JayKayProductions]

Well, the new video is up I start watching it and just end up clicking like after 20 seconds. This happens each time so yeah, you're good/god :)

[@jfsb9531]

What a beast of a cover! That breakdown at the end is so sinister, amazing cover man!!

[@retrorenaissance9497]

hows Alex Rudinger doing these days? Oh, still killing it as usual.

[@coopersimmsvlogs498]

Dude, this sounds awesome!

[@Jundrm]

I see a trick pro v-1 big foot? I love every new video, totally inspire me

[@migueldahlstrom]

I for one like the mix, not what i'd go for on an album, but the crispy clear sound feels quite appropriate for a drumming video... Awesome work as always, Alex! Keep em coming

[@unmasked90]

it's great to see you with a nice ride cymbal...

[@ScaryTerry44]

I can't believe how good your kick sounds. atomic precision as usual, I think this might my fav one so far. also never heard if these guys before so I checked em out, I'm feelin it 👍

[@lucasfukuisilva7021]

Best drummer in the world

[@Anselmodemattos]

what a legend...

[@JeanDenisCote]

I had only heard the cover of "Zombie" by that band and didn't like it very much. But I had no idea what they really sounded like. This song changed my mind, I think I'll like them a lot!

[@HoffmanPlaysGames]

Holy fuck. Groovy and heavy. Gotta check out this band.

[@danieletrullu2384]

Perfect.

[@brutalvocalcovers]

That end is so heavy.

[@antonslonkin]

Very very very cool man!!!

[@dmnscks]

Delicious! as always

[@AlphaDeltaOmegaCorps]

That one foot blast!!! 👟

[@joelchastain4707]

Amazing! The new SLP sounds killer

[@samuelkdrums]

Good Tiger(s), Bad Wolves lol ;) Awesome drumming as always Rüdi. // Sam

[@johnddouglass]

Hell yeah dude! Great job!

[@Kyp031]

I love that new slp line of drum kits tama is doing. this was my favorite sounding kit out of the reveals. good shit.

[@mdterps1042]

Thanks brotha! & yeah - the SLP kits honestly rule. Had no idea what to expect from this kit when I got it. Needless to say, I was very pleasantly surprised. Tama is THE BEST !

[@BlackStainsBand]

THIS IS AMAZING!!

[@neutronstar6]

alex i have been following you since your lotus eater cover.... other than westmoreland you are my top go to drummer. looking forward to the next band you join.. keep up the Instagram stories.

[@Jerseab0y]

Great cover. Your story reminds me of JP Bouvet filling in for Periphery when Matt Halpern was out and had to learn an entire set list in a very short amount of time.

[@joelmartin3213]

Good stuff as always main like this one too

[@haarperthehoplophile7652]

Hory chit I'ma have to check out bad wolves now, this song sounded sick af

[@LuccaMassa]

Somebody lost weight! Lol, Great job as always, keep it up Alex.

[@mdterps1042]

Haha, I did - almost 15 pounds. Touring, a lengthy break from the gym, & general stress will do that 😂. Startin' to put a little bit back on, but in general am trying to stay a bit more lean! & thanks brotha, glad ya dig it 🤙🏼

[@LuccaMassa]

Alex Rüdinger I wish the stress make me lose weight instead of lose my hair! 😂😂

[@pavlosgalanis]

awesome dude!!!!!!

[@snackpack2191]

Good tiger suited you well but I can’t imagine what you’re planning next. Goodness. Thanks you for being a drummer. Live out the dream my friend only because you deserve it.

[@MarkusVidDatorn]

From Good tiger to bad wolf, I love it

[@MarcelGieseColorist]

Awesome one Dude! 🤘🏽

[@xionico3317]

Beautiful Mr Rudy

[@waveemann8857]

Idk how often you take suggestions for stuff to cover, but every time I watch one of your vids I wish I could see your take on one of Conjurers tracks. The way you hit would be perfect for what they play. You doing Retch would be insane.

[@andyham6094]

This kit sounds great, but imo your Tama starclassic B.B. sounds the best by far, and then my second favorite is your Tama silverstar kit, then this dynamic kapur kit would come in third. Still an amazing kit and sounds absolutely great but I prefer the sound of your other two kits more. But I love to switch up kits too. Sometimes it gets stale playing the same kit all day everyday every time. If you have numerous kits it is very inspiring to set up a different kit every once in a while and rotate them and then obviously have your main kit for main big shows, studio recording, then have at least a backup kit to either rehearse with or keep at your rehearsal spot or to tour and gig with or use for smaller shows. My main kit a 5 piece Tama starclassic B.B. hyperdrive kit, backup second kit is a Tama silverstar, and third kit is a Tama superstar. Can’t go wrong with Tama!

[@mdterps1042]

Yeah man, I feel you! To be honest though, I"m not sure which I like best yet. I need to track with this one a couple more times before I decide, but I quite liked how it turned out here. They're all different & unique in their own ways though, & in general I just love tracking different drums / kits to try new stuff out (I am a nerd, what can I say!). Just wait til ya'll see / hear the kit I ordered recently... should be here sometime late August...!!! ;)

[@andyham6094]

Alex Rüdinger yeah that’s why I always follow you cause you nerd out on gear just like I do, especially Tama and meinl gear. Your new kit you ordered?!? Tama star kit? Or Tama starclassic bubinga? My guess is a Tama starclassic bubinga or starclassic maple but the bb’s will always be my favorite since that’s what I have in these hyperdrive sizes which I am obsessed with. Bbs are my favorite drums in the world. Damnnnn now I’m excited to see what it is. Huge fan of you bro. My band Marzy maddox had Anup mix drums for us and the album came out great. Anup is really becoming a great engineer and mixer as well as drummer. He also played drums on the new album before I joined. The drums in this video have the same qualities as on our record Catching Up to Massimo. Tama and a Meinl all day.

[@TylerAFE]

That one foot blast may be easy for some, but it is difficult for me. I commend you for the practice it probably took you to be so good at it.

[@adamr6811]

Ive been following you since the Threat signal days mate, you are the best drummer on the face of the planet. It’s ridiculous hahaha. Nice work as always brother 🙏

[@apbpinedo]

dude !! you look like alex rudinger , now thats a badass drummer

[@RobKingRC]

The Man🤘👊🤘

[@romusromulus]

magnificent

[@MusaTariq25]

Killin’ it, man!

[@kimesmore5552]

Those Blasts just ... WOW

[@NabilKarsheh]

Bow on your knees and obey the mighty Rüdi!

[@DrGray_Drummer]

Cool kit, great playing. Which SLP is that? I got the SLP Bubinga. Great sounding kit, but nothing compares to the older MIJ Starclassics

[@hightechterror2859]

This song is fucking sick, your drumming rules and lowkey... your hair is pretty on point

[@mdterps1042]

Duuuuuude! Hahaha THANKS man. I like to try & keep the fade on point... I've come a long way since the MAN-BUN days ;) !!! Haha.

[@maxstevanus28]

That kick drum is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@haydendraycott7897]

Amazing job as always Alex! Btw what pedals and sticks are you using in this vid?

[@jimmyberry7602]

Great strength, precision.

[@gutostumpf]

Animal!!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@qwerty233awk5]

wowowowoowowow i love it

[@riccardoperlatti1773]

bravissimo, Grande

[@benmathieson46]

FUCKING YEAH!

[@Dru2merjpx]

Hey Alex! don't u have problems with the trick prov1 to hit the center of the bassdrum head with bot beaters? awesome cover as always, greeting from Chile!

[@kimerlend3093]

Love your vids so fackin much

[@drummerjeroensimons]

Great job man!! How many drumkits do you have now in total?? 3??

[@raymond6739]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@markyanish1188]

So fucking good man 🙏🏽

[@yd9000ef]

🤘🤘 Get’er done boi 🤘🤘

[@mr_wessumz]

Long as that dopey Rudy dance is somewhere in the video, it's a damn good video. Also the drumming's pretty good.

[@samuliauno8163]

I don't know why you'd use samples in the first place, considering your kit sounds so amazing!

[@AntonFranzon]

Insane in the brain

[@TheDrummerKick2]

HEAVY

[@michaldigtyar8078]

Great video!!! but i want to ask, what is this gold thing on snare?

[@mdterps1042]

It's called a Snare Weight (give it a quick google search & it'll pop right up). It's basically like a fancy moongel, but works quite a bit better. Hope this helps!

[@Chrime71]

Still impressive Alex ... at 3'05 .. i'm found of your double bass drum :-)

[@AaHo0102]

Sick video and song! It would be dope if you could fill in on Drewsif Stalin's live band.

[@Mitchfogartysessions]

That Pure Alloy china sounds great.

[@mdterps1042]

It's quickly becoming my favorite of all the #Meinl China's

[@boxcpl]

Love to see run for your life.

[@mdterps1042]

I did in fact learn that one (it's WICKED fun too)! But I didn't track it, at least not yet. If people are really diggin' these three that I tracked, perhaps I'll record some more in the future (seeing as how I've already learned them all 😂). That's actually my favorite song on the album, too.

[@pgloosh6624]

🤘

[@Sueizi0]

Can’t understand why people are shitting on Anup’s mix . I think its amazing. Cymbals are crisp and shiny sounding bass drum is short sounding and snare is cracky just as it all should be in pair with Alex’s fast and selective drumming. Love u Anup ❤️

[@mdterps1042]

Doode, same - I was absolutely stoked on Anup's mix. He killed it! & thanks man! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@PedroRWeis]

Oss !

[@HarleyRiiley]

What is the relationship between your batter and reso on the Tom's? Higher batter than reso or pretty close to even?

[@kylejamusic]

hey there was a bonus meme at the end!

[@mdterps1042]

😂😂😂