Alex Rudinger - Monuments - "I, The Creator"

[@patfix]

Love this song. This 'toned down' instrumental version does remind me how much the other layers and vocals add to this amazing song.

[@xRamZx]

That snare+China hit is DEVASTATING. This is the best I've heard your kit sound in my opinion.

[@obtainrestrainTV]

"This here shows the pure cheer of a wild drummer in his natural habitat"

[@brett-1261]

Fuh real

[@ItsDrewsif]

Good god, mans hitting real hard

[@lonlanham3157]

too hard..

[@lukebogartmix]

lol, this how you should hit if you want your drums to sound big. Listen with your ears, not your eyes. Everyone and their mother programs their drums to be hitting like Alex is.

[@kimtuominen5856]

It's like winning lottery for the sound engineer, so much more pleasant to mix heavy hitting drummer.

[@apotropaic728]

He doesn't use triggers my dude, you gotta hit it that hard to make it sound like that.

[@MrJonnyroboto]

He's beating those cymbals like they owe him money.

[@wesblanford3024]

First saw this video 9 years ago and watched it endlessly ever since. Just perfect sounding drums, mics, and great precise playing. I revisit this one often.

[@mcchuff]

I love Alex's playing style. He absolutely Donkey Kong's his drums haha.

[@t-moedrums3204]

After all these years, this snare sound is still one of my favourites in drum video history

[@andyham6094]

The snare, toms, and meinls sound out of this world. Perfect drum sound. Tama and Meinl all day.

[@rodcssilveira]

What a beast! Alex is certainly an example of dedication and training. Nobody can stay unaffected by his drumming performance!

[@mattnormandrums]

Just discovered this one while preparing for our first big live show that took place this past Saturday. There is some sick live footage of Alex playing this on tour and it got me fired up!!!

[@NabilKarsheh]

I am happy i watched this on the toilette so i didn't shit in my pants! wonderful Starclassic kit!

[@tbalage85]

Me too :-)

[@coopersimmsvlogs498]

haha yup!

[@fabiofsumi]

I had to laugh, thank you :D:D

[@waveemann8857]

I like that this is a more relaxed performance from a technical standpoint. Nice to see a different side of his playing.

[@johnwiebe1579]

man it's been 6 years, this is still peak monke

[@MrVertigoHD]

I love the faces you pull man, I can definitely appreciate the drummer expressions!

[@Pixelman16]

Matt Halpern 2.0?

[@Fernan_dom]

Oh brother, the mix of that kit is so pleasuring. Amazing job all around as always.

[@Leviplaysdrums]

Nolly's mixing, and your incredible power and precision on this video make the most phenomenal drum sound. Blown away how nice that kit sounded

[@MirkoFustinoni]

Not sure if snare or shotgun.. o.O

[@RoFzeszeszes]

It is truly amazing to see how much your playing has changed (improved that is) over the past 2 years! Where at first it was really technical and a joy to watch, you now make much larger swinging motions and are much more energetic in your playing, whilst keeping the technical aspects killer-level as always. Truly an amazing drummer you are Alex. Keep on inspiring the youth like me :D

[@SmangItDrums]

Great work as always, Alex! It was an honor getting to meet you, talk drums & shit, and hang after the show in New Orleans with Animals As Leaders. Your dediccation to the parts and your sheer energy are peerless. The Tamas also sound incredible. In fact, both kits you used (the B/B's here & the Silverstar Customs live) sounded excellent. Regarding the hair, who cares! Regarding the drummer faces, who cares! Regarding The Faceless, I was never really a fan of them, but I enjoyed your work with them, and I'm glad you moved forward from them. Keep up the good work, and whoever you're playing with, come back to NOLA!

[@ericheydenreich2846]

Thanks so much for sharing, you are insanely great at beatin those beautiful skins! Looks like your having a blast with all that technical stuff, keep on jammin!

[@RusselNguyen]

snare sounds fuckin killer broooohhhh

[@billnmish]

first thing I said, too - like a fuckin' shotgun shot

[@koenv306]

+Russel Nguyen the whole setup man holy crap

[@dylanplaysthings]

Russel Nguyen the whole kit sound perfect. This is one of the best play through drum vids ever. I've watched it at least once a week for two years haha

[@NeonGhostHobo]

That bass drum sound really encapsulates the pain the head is going through.

[@thomasoring]

Both the snare and bass drum sound SO punchy and good. Great playing as well of course. Looks like you are putting your heart and soul into it also, which is great to see.

[@Enkiguy]

I just love watching you play Alex. You are a beast on the kit, sir!

[@MrOAmazing]

Man I just saw you live yesterday! Best show I have seen. You and Matt greiner blew me away yesterday man! I hope to be as good as you guys one day. Keep up the he bad ass playing

[@nolandisconnect]

Great cover. Saw your tour with them and it was great in San Fran. Saw you with the faceless as well in Sacramento. Now I just need to see you with Conquering Dystopia. Love that album.

[@ALEXXvsZOMBIES1]

I've never been too into this style of metal, but the drumming is very clean and tasteful. Big ups.

[@NGDemonSlayer12]

I love the sound of the drums here, the kick is huge! You're one of the few drummers that I can just watch solo, keep hitting those drums hard, mang!

[@lXlDimmuborgirlXl]

jeez..the snare and kick work amazing together. Nolly is incredible at mixing! good shit dude

[@keyowah1]

I love you, your facial expressions, your drumming, the music you play to, your awesomeness man 2:06 !

[@Continuum1]

Phenomenal sound and playing as always is insane!

[@lewisstorer89]

man this is better than the original! The extra hand accents and ghost snares are killer!!

[@kaimeier82]

I just can't stop watching this.. the fills are unreal

[@SevH_Outdoors]

I've been back and forth between a 22x18 or 20x16 kick, these videos have sold me on the 20x16

[@mtxrules]

Man that snare is so mean sounding! Love the song. Cheers

[@brett-1261]

The mix on this is insane

[@Artemios58rus]

Just AMAZING! I'm not a fan of metal music for several years now, but still in love with your drumming)) You're very talented and very plodding guy. Just keep it going, bro!

[@XoxCheer247]

please for the love of god make more Monuments drum covers this is awesome to watch and listen to.

[@johnnysimmonsdrummer]

Great job, Alex! I really enjoy your videos. This one was all power and groove. Love it.

[@x0tillywill0x]

I can't get over just how his hands are like mirror images of each other. The limb independence is jaw-dropping. it makes me inspired, but also makes me want to quit a little bit.....the left side of my body has always been less than....anyways, amazing stuff alex!!!!

[@DonRizzla]

Has to be the best snare I've ever heard! Made me pregnant

[@billnmish]

That's the most closed-handed playing I've ever seen...in all your videos. COMBINED.

[@jessebowles5632]

I,ve watched this like 6 times already and i,m just now seeing him do this. Does he know?

[@theundeadthrasher]

youre a freaking beast behind the kit, keep it up dude

[@mr.benlaw]

Nice work, Alex! Love the passion.

[@c-mac9736]

This may be your best sounding video to date. You've had many but DAMN this sounds wicked. That snare and those dark hats are delicious:))))

[@TheCuddlyKnife]

your kick drum sounds like it could cut my face, it's so sharp. epic playing, and epic audio thingies. :D

[@throwdown47]

The silveria sig snare is by far one of the best tama has done. I remember having money to buy it at one point and couldn't find it to buy! Superb drumming mate.

[@wodsouza]

Daamm Big Sound Drums AMAZING Tama

[@calin1491]

that drum set has cried a lot after you finished the song....kickass

[@cubosmetalband]

Excellent !

[@dylanplaysthings]

this is the sickest drum cover of all time

[@PurpleDreki]

Just smashing! Great work.

[@mike7958]

Your ambidexterity amazes me every time. Keep up the good work man!

[@lukasspengarlo2147]

unbelievable this snare sound!

[@Alex-Walker]

This has got to be the only video where your playing hasn't bored me to death. This is organic and has genuine feel. Rather than the click track exact, almost superior drummer written pieces in other videos. You're a great player and I understand this is a cover. I'd love to see more of this style of playing.

[@TacticalHyena]

High five for joining the top-knot club man! we are a misunderstood bunch ;)

[@dylanplaysthings]

I watch this clip almost every day. The way you play is so awe inspiring man. kit sounds perfect, toms are just beautiful. what a tune as well. fucking best shit ever

[@joshuawilson8737]

that one is good my friend! love that pop on the snare. also cymbals went perfect with this one.

[@bndncn]

Yeah, that snare drum sounds awesome.

[@RickDawg527]

Not my type of music, but the drumming is tight! Never heard of you before until my buddy shared a video of yours on facebook, now im a fan! Ill be watching your videos to get some ideas! Every drummer has his style, so its pointless for people to get on here and say anything negative. Good playing, awesome technical ability. Glad i saw the video! Keep drumming man!

[@RyanJamesTheNomad]

Anytime i need inspiration on the drums, i watch your channel.

[@CreepingMob]

Just awesome...again...A+

[@JoaoFerreira-fx3xp]

Stop making us all feel bad dude :P Thanks for this, awesome as always. I would love to see you do something from Revocation now that you're touring with them, like Labyrinth of Eyes

[@brett-1261]

dude that snare sounds immaculate

[@joe_tbhc]

Complete Overkill!! I love the sound of your drums and this song is fucking amazing. I saw you first at your "Degenerate" cover and it was clear that you are a real god at the drums! Drumming this quality is insane and you nail it completly. Greetings from Austria.

[@dylanplaysthings]

The roll at around 2.55 is fucking LOVELY

[@salttrader9329]

Alex you're such an inspiration man!

[@ima.mp4]

I do actually love Mike Malyan as a drummer, but it would had been awesome to had the chance to see you playing with Monuments. Nice job, as allways, Alex :)

[@valentinevega7090]

absolutely brilliant brotha !!!

[@allenbrowning1551]

Impressive as always!!!

[@25stealthshooter]

I love how he's supporting other bands at the same time that he's killing it

[@Sxionix]

welp, I'm going to be referencing this drum sound for a while.

[@RuzzaFakhruzzaman]

damn that kit's sounds gave me goosebumps

[@dylanplaysthings]

been watching this cover for almost 10 years FUCKING EPIC

[@onth3hous3]

Nice shirt! I definitely feel much cooler now knowing I own one of those shirts lol! Great cover as usual!

[@CareyPortnoyBeauford]

Great cover, amazing/inspiring drummer (this is the result of a lot of god damn practice and self discipline). Stop complaining that he left the faceless at least he didn't leave music all together. Clearly something made him leave that is none of our business. Keep on with the monuments covers, lol I love them

[@mdterps1042]

Cheers man, thanks very much for the kind words!

[@iamalpharius9483]

47 seconds in and Im already amazed.

[@Chouharder]

Awesome cover! One of my favorites as well :D

[@MrLargeDick1]

Man that cover was probably fun as hell to make

[@drumsandpizza]

First time seeing Rudinger play Close Handed. Nice cover!

[@GregPol89]

SNARE! What a shot!

[@emilrostad9720]

Fucking slamming! Really like the strip down sound and feel of just guitar and drums, really fucking nasty, razor sharp. And the best sounding kit so far, amazing

[@jasontower3232]

boy you got those Tamas sounding nice!

[@Lauen]

That was sick!

[@cdkframes]

Man, the comments section is much more impolite than usual in this video. Bummer. Well, killer video as always. Hope to see you again in Denver soon.

[@edwardjones3191]

These comments are getting pretty rude so I'll simply say that your drumming was perfect as usual and thanks for the great video! You're an inspiration to us all. :3

[@HeavyDude3000]

pure bliss!

[@gamppropaganda]

Hey! I am drummer in Brazil. Short all its own channel. this song is the best one so far, great drummer arrangement, congratulations !!!

[@tunit7263]

that's a sick snare and tight drummer!

[@rabidpickle]

Hey Alex. I've played drums for almost 20 years and watching your videos has really inspired me to put more time into drumming. I have less time now with family and schooling (and eventually career) so I have definitely let my skills decline. Just wanted to thank you. Also a quick question. What do you think of the Cobra coil? Do you use it on your pedal? Thanks

[@mdterps1042]

Hey man, thanks very much for the kind words. Means a lot. To answer your question, I do have the cobra coil setup in the position to add the most tension (closest to the heal plate), but to be honest I don't really think the cobra coil does thaaaaaaat much. I'm sure it does something... but I don't think it's a revolutionary design.

[@DerrickSchneider]

So good!!

[@danielveness1943]

God damn that snare is spicy 😩🌶

[@boringuserhandle]

Amazing drum sound. I wonder if I can get my g-maple to sound like that! Great playing as always.

[@jdrumachine317]

I'm ready to see some videos of some revocation songs now \m/

[@dayruuthebear]

3:48 - He finally climaxes and just goes with it

[@DissYraiN]

That poor crash cymbal! You were murdering it!

[@jamesgreen198]

Alex, you are a fucking genius my dude. mad respect to you brother!

[@DzSoundNirvana]

The opening of this song makes it seem that your sticks are tree trunks! Good job!

[@gabkovgab]

You killing that poor crash =( BTW Great drumming, keep up the good job!

[@Kaikojo]

In the description it says Mike Malyan wrote the parts, but when I talked to John Browne, he said he did all the song writing, including the drum parts.