Alex Rudinger - Intronaut - "Fast Worms"

I’m very stoked to announce that I’ll be doing session drums on the next Intronaut album. I’ve been working/writing with Sacha, David, & Joe for the better part of the last year now, & I couldn’t be happier with the material. It’s without a doubt some of the craziest stuff I’ve written on drums, & the overall compositions by the guys are brilliant. I’ve had a blast working with them thus far (truly some quality human beings), & am very excited to start tracking.
In the meantime, we thought it’d be fun to announce all of this with a play-through of an older Intronaut tune - one of my personal favorites, “Fast Worms”, from their last release 'The Direction Of Last Things'.
Tracking starts today with Josh Newell out in L.A., with an early-2020 release date planned (via Metalblade Records!). Gotta hurry back to the east coast early next week for a one-off with Whitechapel, too!
Kit Specs -
Tama Starclassic Maple in Satin Aztec Gold
10x6.5
12x7
14x12
16x14
18x16
22x16
14x6.5 SLP Black Brass Snare Drum (with upgraded diecast hoops)
Meinl Cymbals (from left to right, if sitting behind the kit)
18" Byzance Brilliant Medium Crash
14" Byzance Traditional Medium Hi-Hats
10" Byzance Brilliant Splash
10" Classics Custom Splash
19" Byzance Brilliant Medium/Thin Crash
10" Byzance Traditional Medium Mini Hi-Hats
21" Byzance Traditional Heavy Ride
18" Pure Alloy China
16"/14" Stack (comprised of a 16" Byzance Trash Crash on top, & a 14" Pure Alloy Medium Hi-Hat bottom)
Evans Drumheads
Clear G2's over G1's on Toms
Onyx over Snareside 300 on Snare
Coated UV1 over EQ4 on Kick
Mixing was done by good-buddy Anup Sastry! If you're looking for mixing/mastering work, please contact Anup using the email address below -
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As always, thanks for watching & stay tuned for more!

[@metalbladerecords]

10/10.

[@drummerdan95]

As much as I'll miss Danny I can't even be mad knowing you're on the next album lol. Can't wait to hear it!

[@just.some.dud3]

I didn’t realize Danny left, what happened?

[@bjornvantoorn]

I am really sad that he got asked to leave. He is one of my favorite drummers out there. They probably found the best possible replacement.

[@JustinPayton]

@@just.some.dud3 Allegations of domestic abuse

[@DandelionVolta]

Alex is the studio drummer? oh shit

[@higler.]

@@just.some.dud3 Just google his name. Domestic violence, and the rest of the guys from Intronaut have no excuse for that sort of shit so he's out, they are moving on.

[@SpartanCarver]

That Rudinger signature linear fill at 5:30 though

[@jamesjackson5418]

Rewound that one several times prior to seeing this comment lol!

[@rockymarble8744]

He and Orbin play that fill so well.

[@ReefahCheef]

i giggled in disbelief when it happened

[@pauloivo1184]

Still looking for it.

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

Andrew victorino i always do that with Alex, he and Benny Greb are some of the only drummers i do that with

[@BurnTheNuance]

Hell of a way to announce that you're partnering up with them on their latest album. Danny will always be one of my favorite drummers, but I can't lie, pretty excited to see what you bring to the table. These dudes need more recognition one of the best prog bands out there for sure. Movin' on up in the world little Rudi! Tracking drums with prog gods and then hitting the road with some Deathcore giants.

[@maddix-1234]

What happened to your name?

[@ManiacFitness]

Well if you didn't know about Rudi then now you know bro! One of the very best drummers on the entire planet! This man is so underappreciated and just overall not known by enough of the world! Truly an icon and idol for alot of aspiring drummers! 🤘

[@nysm6661]

wtf is this band, the drums and the chords are sooooooooo amazing Definetly gonna check them out real quick

[@tomchamberlain4329]

Every album sounds different

[@bantzrayder8976]

Jelly you get to hear Sul Ponticello for the first time

[@nysm6661]

@@tomchamberlain4329 peeerfect

[@nysm6661]

@@bantzrayder8976 hehe

[@GLORTHAAK]

Welcome to thr new first day of your entire life, with INTRONAUT

[@DashHoundRacing]

That fill at 5:30 is just ridiculous, well done

[@blacktaxi2d]

not even a drummer, but I have never heard anything like that before. sounds awesome

[@rippindrummer666]

@ Henry M he’s alternating rolls between hands and feet so right hand right foot, left hand left foot, repeated

[@DzSoundNirvana]

A while back I've never heard of this band and this vid. introduced them to me...... now, I have all the things from them.... lol

[@Rahulplaysdrums_189]

Reminds me how well Danny wrote his parts

[@christians2975]

YESSSSS INTRONAUT IM SO HAPPY YOU'RE WORKING WITH THEM its gonna be great (:

[@Gasmassk]

DUDE CONGRATULATIONS FOR LANDING THE GIG YOU ARE A VERY GOOD FIT FOR INTRONAUT

[@ND-iz6dd]

5:30 this fill really got my attention! Great as always Rudi!

[@ChaosPootato]

Danny effing Walker. What a beast

[@meripat]

The entire video is full with just insanely beautiful transitions between parts but this fill at around 2:15 is pure gold

[@Sundaydrumday]

This was absolutely sick, loved the song, drums were so good!

[@nathancanada6836]

I've never heard of these guys. But holy shit I love it! Awesome cover as always!

[@coryg7051]

Intronaut are in my top 3 of all time. DEATH, TOOL, INTRONAUT. Yeah, they're that fucking good.

[@primusdude87]

Start with the album this song is from (The Direction Of Last Things) as well as their previous album (2013's Habitual Levitations [Instilling Words With Tones]). Great stuff! Their older albums are a little more raw and screaming vocal-focused, but still good. Devin Townsend mixed their latest album.

[@Okjustwhy]

I love how you feel every song you play. Nothing is routine. Seriously one of the best drummers to grace the scene brother. You are a true talent 👊🏻

[@blacktaxi2d]

holy shit Danny was a BEAST writing these parts. Intronaut is just so good. excited to hear your work on the next release!

[@Ironsvillage]

You actually seem like a perfect fit for Intronauts style. I love it, hope the writing and recording goes well!

[@meepmaster12]

One of my favorite drummers joining one of my favorite bands!!! Made my night

[@tdogg1281]

So amazing

[@xthexadvantagex]

Of course his speed, technique, and complexity are amazing, but what I really appreciate about Alex is his dynamic consistency. Getting that perfect shot to show the right intensity every time is a hallmark of a great recording drummer.

[@caseygroves3046]

Bro... this is NEXT LEVEL. Unreal man.

[@alejandroramallo1669]

Espectacular.

[@mammontustado9680]

5:30 that fill was so good it made me giggle. This whole playthrough was so fun to watch.

[@motopolak]

Both the precision and the sound of your drums is incredible. Another Rudinger cover masterpiece.

[@onewickedpony]

Dude is just phenomenal. I can honestly say that. I’ve never listened to intronaut, but after listening to this, and the breakdowns and funk, it’s pretty sick! This coming form a 47 year old. Yeah, some of us still bang our heads!

[@rippindrummer666]

You should listen to all their stuff, this is great but I honestly like Danny’s style more, this is a little gospel choppy for me. I think Danny is more tasteful imo

[@zach_mizzi]

Outstanding!!!

[@ptcool121]

Incredible sounding kit

[@m3tal4life666]

awesome! more Intronaut!!

[@Dylan6998]

I think the boys in Intronaut picked a winner here. Can't wait to see him play live!

[@ryansadauskis]

I'm not sure if he's an official member or just recorded the album, so that might not happen. I hope so though

[@deathmetaldrummer93]

Firstly I have to say I absolutely love that snare sound. And secondly I've been following your KZbin channel for quite a few years and I'm blown away every time I see another video. There's no wonder why all these fantastic bands keep asking you to fill in for them! Keep up the fantastic work you do because it really pays off.

[@higler.]

You just keep joining my favorite bands. Please, don't stop!

[@papakefis4252]

Insane drumming. Insane dude... Respect.

[@toolhog10]

Honestly, never listened to this band, but now I will. That sounded bad ass.

[@jeffbeasley8235]

The direction of last things (album this song is from) is easily the best prog rock album of 2015. To me, at least. Dig in!

[@rippindrummer666]

You should, I’ve known about them forever and they still don’t get the credit they deserve

[@toolhog10]

@@jeffbeasley8235 -- you ain't kiddin... just listened to the whole thing.. great fuckin album!

[@SamIllsley3]

Absolutely Killing It Rudi!

[@ArthurSouzaDrummer]

WOW! THANK U SO MUCH! That's my favorite song of this band!

[@shugganize]

Man it's always great to see you drum! Thank you for playing in all of my favorite bands you are such an amazing drummer and such an inspiration, and for the life of me I CAN'T WAIT to hear what you've cooked up with the Intronaut bois, you're pure fire

[@michaelwalter9907]

I wish you could join the band full time. Your drumming rips!

[@thomasstunts]

That kick... That snare... Love the sound!

[@redhat7730]

that was hypnotizing! Sounds ridiculous good

[@JibriCabell]

one of my favorite bands, and so glad that you get to contribute. killed it my dude!

[@ShaymenRameka]

I just stopped by to say…..that was world class right there bro

[@cardiacdrummer5443]

Great delivery of some technical material man. Epic job taking the rhythm and transitioning/applying it throughout the whole kit.

[@coryg7051]

It's like 2 super powers coming together. I was very worried about who would replace the groove and creativity of Danny but Holy Shit!! I couldnt be happier that its the beast Mr. Rudinger. Sometimes the Universe is very generous. Today is that day.

[@justinschulte2357]

That look on his face at the end when he's letting you know how much of a beast Danny is.

[@OMEGAMASSIVE]

Yep exactly what I was thinking.

[@ricohorton]

he is just getting better every time I hear him.

[@jogbo1]

My favourite song from Intronaut. Difficult song that you played correctly :thumbs up:

[@johndoe-bw6pj]

Amazing performance. One of the best out there.

[@Rukazor]

Wow I didn't know Intronaut was still making new content, this is great news! Excellent playing.

[@mishterpreshident]

Damn!! I've been listening Intronaut for a few years now and was pretty bummed when Danny had to leave. Wondered what the future held, and it would seem the future holds great things!!

[@jeffbeasley8235]

I absolutely love this song (and the whole album)!!! I love the slight twist in the fills compared to the record. I'm gonna be coming back to watch this over and over!

[@azigogniiji5594]

Awesome. Just seen that you'll be doing the next Intronaut album. F'n pumped to hear!!!

[@angelocorbacelli2828]

Snare tone is sick!

[@radiantnoir]

Amazing news!!!! 🤘

[@---co4vc]

溢れんばかりの生命力の勇ましさに緻密に計算された構成技術が乗っかって圧倒されます。

[@Phvsics]

Flawless like usual. You remind me every single time you upload how terrible I am at drumming. Thanks for that lol.

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

Xbox Live Gamertag: Phvsics get better dude! Practice! Take Alex’s video as inspirational videos that tell you to go practice the drums!

[@samuerte]

great song!!!!

[@LunA-Emi]

Can't wait for the new album. Can't wait to listen to Alex's drumming

[@Theloniouspunk1]

Unbelievably hyped for new Intronaut!

[@BrandoDrum]

Dude awesome!! One of my favorite tracks by my favorite album by one of the most underrated bands ever. And you are the best possible new drummer. I'm incredibly excited for the new album dude!

[@bultronlagore2095]

Best possible new drummer?? You wanna hear next Level drumming that puts this to shame then listen to Archspire Rings of Saturn Origin Beneath The Massacre Best drummer, 😂!

[@rippindrummer666]

All those guys are just fast and have no groove or feel to their playing, may as well just use a drum machine

[@SJW82]

This is actually the first time I have properly listened to Intronaut....Time to jump into what they have on offer!

[@rippindrummer666]

Seriously one of the best bands to come out in the last 15 years regardless of genre. I’ve seen them live like 10 times ha

[@brunoportnoy]

My god its incredible

[@veladrummer]

Excelent as allways!

[@nicolassainrau4392]

Love it, good job

[@raelldrum]

Beautiful mix!

[@caseyking8394]

Your drums are going to make this one magical album!

[@kaczybabe]

Awesome!

[@POUGASDR]

You are so great dude!

[@antoinehenry5727]

Excellent Bravo !

[@dylanwhitesockswatson]

Wonderful video as always ! :D

[@hidog420]

I feel like I've been left out by not hearing this band before. With what I just heard and Rudi playing for them now.... CAN'T WAIT!

[@jordanblue7206]

Well of course it's good!! It's Alex!! The dude is a machine!! So freaking solid all the time!!

[@berksonfab]

Nailed it. Welcome aboard.

[@joshuaenyart7271]

I would love to see a video of you and Anup just hanging out and chatting about everything you all have been doing! The both of you are just so inspiring and it would be nice to get a glimpse into "what a day in the life of" the two of you is like, especially hanging out!

[@gavinparsonsdrums]

Sick!!!

[@alliensmoker7812]

Killer chops! 🔥🔥🔥

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

always extremely impressed with the level of skill Rudinger brings to the drums... badass

[@emersonvieira2533]

Nice bass sound!

[@behindthen0thing525]

That's great news Alex I've been listening to them since like 07

[@ejahtretzen9261]

What a beast💯🤘

[@resonantshadow]

Holy shit when you inadvertently find your 2 favorite drummers in one video. FINALLY INTRONAUT FROM ALEX. Although, not sure who else could play Danny Walkers stuff accurately.....

[@boontfro5841]

Busy man! Inspirational also🤘🏽

[@SothorosDjents]

Love that you covered Intronaut! Some of the sickest drumming around.

[@martymet]

Sounds great man!

[@willrockdesigns]

Tasty stuff indeed!

[@TavuDrums]

Big shoes to fill, and you filled them well. I was worried about who would drum their new album. With you in the throne, I am worried no longer.

[@animist_avery]

nailed it brother!

[@kevinberstler]

Fuck! What an incredible collaboration for sure. That’s an amazing opportunity for both you and Intronaut. Great playing and video.

[@devinbuchhorn]

That S.L.P. sounds killer! Great playing as always!

[@supermariodrumflow]

Dope. 🔥🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼🔥

[@yorklovesrush]

Congrats dude! You’re the best for the job

[@Seedthedrummer]

Well done 👏👏👏👏👏

[@dandandy1863]

Wow, you really crushed the slow section. I'm beyond stoked for the new album, now :P

[@metrognome197]

You changed up a few fills, and DAMN it's certainly for the better. Fucking stoked for the new album now, they made a great choice. Everything you do is SO EFFING CLEAN.

[@KaeseNachos]

Uff, I can't wait to have that album. This is amazing!

[@BurnTheNuance]

Seeing what Rudi did with this "classic" has definitely peeked my interest in their new material with him on the throne.

[@keithbeef]

Amazing as always. Great song too, gonna check them out.

[@sicboi80]

So insane.

[@kwilcox417]

Someone's wearing their Xoskin compression shorts! So cool that you guys are family.

[@gregthaumaturgus2455]

digging the tasty fills you added to this track, nicely done

[@Rahulplaysdrums_189]

Perfect Literally perfect