Alex Rudinger - Whitechapel - "Black Bear"

I've certainly got some slightly more "TECH" videos in my upload queue, but I decided to push this one to the top even though it's a bit more straightforward. Because 1) It's without a doubt my favorite #Whitechapel song to play live, & 2) with Coronavirus cases still rising in the U.S. it feels like we are further away than ever from returning to "normal life" (which for me means no touring & no shows, probably not for a long time still). I just miss hangin' & playin' with the dudes, ya know? This song reminds me of those good times, & I quite look forward to playing it live again someday (hopefully sooner than later, but when it's safe to do so!).
Mix was done by the O.G. homie, Anup Sastry (doode you rule). If you're interested in hiring him for mixing, please contact him using the email address below!
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KIT SPECS
#Tama SLP Dynamic Kapur (in Gloss Black Kapur Burst)
10x6.5
12x7
14x12
16x14
22x16
14x6.5 Re-Issue Bell Brass Snare
#Meinl Cymbals (from left to right, if sitting behind the kit)
18" Classics Custom Dark China
18" Byzance Brilliant Medium Crash
14" Byzance Traditional Medium Hi-Hats
10" Classics Custom Extreme Metal Splash
8"/10" Generation-X Electro Stack
10" MB20 Rock Splash
19" Byzance Brilliant Medium / Thin Crash
18" Pure Alloy China
20" MB20 Heavy Bell Ride
18" Artist Concept Model - Thomas Lang Super Stack
#Evans Drumheads
Toms - Clear G2's (batter), Clear G1's (reso)
Snare - Coated UV2 (batter), SnareSide300 (reso)
Kicks - Coated UV1-EQ4 (batter), Smooth White EQ4 (w/ Port) (reso)
I proudly endorse Tama Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Tama Drumsticks, Trick Pedals, Vratim Drumshoes, Reflexx Practice Pads, Audient, 64 In-Ears, Gator Cases, OnTrigger, & 2Box.
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Got some other uploads ready & will be posting more in the weeks to come. So as always, thanks for watching & stay tuned for more!

[@Kmac2021]

The absolute groove

[@baritonecult622]

Your music is killer, way to go after it

[@mikelintz9098]

I read this in your voice just seeing your photo in my peripheral vision lol

[@dramaticdrummer0397]

Kmac approves lmao

[@2mgxx]

mr kmacavelli the lyrical metal machete himself

[@joeyscarseat]

Oi ef et aent thuh ledgendary kaymakavelleh

[@TheWitness369]

Whitechapel use to be all blast beats and breakdowns....now they're groovy af, and I dig it!!

[@MoSweiti666]

They still have blast beats for those who dig it!

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

An interesting evolution of an awesome “OG” deathcore band.

[@maartenvalentin4162]

@Andrew Lion badum tss

[@johntorres532]

I love groove and blast beats ❤❤

[@15dsnyder]

You’ve looked into the camera at the end of a playthrough before, but this time you looked into my soul.

[@cyanidejunkie]

Dylan Snyder He looked me square in the hemorrhoids... I dropped my guitar pick.

[@rico_acheron]

Tight like a calculated machine 🤘

[@derolli90]

Maybe the ghost of Vinheteiro went into Alex?

[@CorvinRayne]

That might be the most perfect sounding China I’ve ever heard.

[@ohsh314]

3:05 When everyone in the classroom is still talking and the teacher says "I'll wait"

[@123tufu]

Jajajajajaj

[@lucasperoto8163]

Lmao

[@Lasers459]

One of the greatest drummers of our time.

[@christophernazario2375]

Without question

[@christophernazario2375]

Him and Barone

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

WORD!

[@Coastfog]

Some people may name other drummers on a similar level, but Rudi is just something else.

[@snjolivet_]

OOOOOOOO that cymbal choke after 1:20 is nasssttyyyyyy. I rewatched that like 10 times

[@75JMO93]

brrrrrruuuuh I didn't even catch that :o daaaaamn

[@anotherdrummer2]

This is the comment I have been looking for. So tight you barely notice it but got damn.

[@gavinparsonsdrums]

This is easily the sickest video that you have ever posted and I’ve been following you since the long haired days. Sometimes less is more. The groove, the note spacing, everything. This is amazing.

[@gonadiator]

He really is one of the sickest drummers. He's responsible for modernizing metal drumming (credit to Orbin and Mangini as well). It's crazy how many metal drummers I see today utilizing open stance, including myself lol.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Well, we all know how sick he is, but he didn’t write it (Navene did).

[@2Shine55]

Definitely has a Meshuggah type grove to it! NICE!!!!! Also the ghost notes were a good touch!

[@cyanidejunkie]

Never noticed before how tight Rudi keeps his brass. Sounds F-ing sick tho!

[@jakeamano]

Benjamin Seay hes not using triggers in this. at least not on his snare. ;)

[@warrenoids]

"Brass" means cymbals. Incorrect since they're bronze. But yeah, I wonder how many cymbals he breaks.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@bens.7298 We don’t trigger cymbals.

[@erikl6988]

1:23 the fastest cymbal choke in the history of drumming

[@Coastfog]

Yeah, I had a double take on that one, like "tf u just do there?"

[@saberreiter8569]

As always: amazing video. --- I bet this is the "let the drummer catch their breath" song in their live setlist :D

[@CJaide9939]

Check out doom woods if you haven’t already, another fantastic song from the Valley

[@jordanschoepke1864]

Rudi might have the absolute best sounding snare I've ever heard. His toms are perfect too.

[@ryukan250]

Check out Gavin Harrison's snare if you get a chance 👍

[@thalloutboy]

Gotta give some credit to Anup Sastry for the mix.

[@jordanschoepke1864]

@@ryukan250 Oh Gavin's snare is absolutely perfect as well

[@osssshhh12]

Monster kit sound!

[@ramenthenoodle_]

I mean it is the holy grail of snares for a reason. Can’t ever find one on the market for less than $2500. Insane money but such a sweet snare.

[@tanfizhussain3785]

This is my favourite song off of Whitechapel's setlist, and Brimstone. 🤙🤙

[@animatedblueproductions]

These drum grooves are amazing! I always imagine bears walking and headbanging simultaneously to this beat.

[@brandonfunera]

BRO 48 - 55 seconds in is sooo sick. possibly my fav drum part in this song and you crush it dude!

[@randomalbum9879]

This song is so hypnotic! It's not even that heavy compared to their other stuff, but i can't stop listening to it

[@MrHavok9]

Met Rüdi in Las Vegas at Las Rageous last year, fucking nice dude, got one of his sticks. Saw them again in Colorado Springs a month later. Also loving the new Intronaut album.

[@SamMaloun]

Ayyy got me shivering even without Phil's vocals. Damn my man, really strong!

[@DrSanchez87]

This song is simply THE groove :) I already had tickets for one of your shows in Germany, but sadly it was cancelled. I can't wait to see you guys live eventually!

[@CaliforniaLovinAndDrummin]

Finally a white chapel song I can play!!😂

[@schrotestthehero]

The nod at the end was the cherry on top. Fuck yeah man, I absolutely love your playing. Aaaand this is one of my favorite 'chapel songs of all time. Excellent work!

[@ManiacFitness]

That subtle yet nearly impossible cymbal choke at 1:24 ish....amazing touch from an amazing drummer

[@Skoopyghost]

His music ears are impeccable. I barely heard mistakes listening to him perform at live gigs.

[@LenartMlinar]

I looove how clean his playing is! You're a monster Rudi! 🤘

[@BobbyButterfield]

96.2% of my time on KZbin is watching your videos Alex. You’re legit an inspiration to me, and the reason I wanna become a better drummer. Thank you for sharing your skill with the world. It legit means a lot to so many people, including myself.

[@jessebowles5632]

I just noticed that splash to crash choke... man that's tasty

[@lucasperoto8163]

Insane cymbal choke in 1:22. And I only realized that watching for the 4th or 5th time hahahaha

[@tom_kaufis]

Sick! You blow my mind!😂🤠😎👊

[@zalezmetal5150]

Incredible Toms use and attack!

[@seththemetalhead3079]

Homie knows his way around the kit🔥

[@imyourgodmachine]

Had a huge smile on my face the entire time watching this!

[@MillimeterMech]

Impressive on so many levels! Great sound, cymbals on point.

[@gonzalob3348]

A blast of energy! You know.. with those programmed drums all over the metal scene nowadays, a natural and yet devastating style like yours cuts into my brain like fkin butter. I'm gonna try and learn to play this one, while I watch that last frame of the video where you look at the camera, making me ask myself if I am doing the best I can.

[@Phymatic]

God damn what a jam

[@TheMufufu]

Love the Copenhell poster 🤘

[@maartenvalentin4162]

That crash cymbal swell at 0:41 just finishes it off. And the song only begins there 👌🏻

[@Mikegaryhouse]

This album cycle has me the most excited to see Whitechapel for a while! Gutted when it was cancelled.

[@MDNDrums]

Absolutely flawless 🤘

[@devongribbin9620]

sounds like a DOOM Eternal soundtrack without vocals :P

[@Candyyycoatedlies]

Lol i definetly agree

[@Andy4543]

i get so happy when you upload a new video!!

[@jwspitz35]

Doooooooood hellllllll yes!!!! This song is an absolute POWERHOUSE \m/ My favorite part is easily the end of the Chorus at 1:38 when the whole band stops and slams right back into the "FATHER FORGIVE ME FOR I HAAAVE SIIIINNNNNED". Oooooof. Heckin' brutal, man. The whole groove of this song is just insane

[@TroyDawdy]

Could tell that was some Sastry mixing from the first kick and snare hits bro. Heck yeah, groooooove it

[@Guerrintee]

Thank you for playing one of my favorite Whitechapel songs!

[@salamimueller9438]

Anyone noticed how freaking awesome the sound is? I don't know why but this one sounds one step ahead from the last few videos. Please tell Nolly to keep this settings for all your future videos 😉 Always enjoy your vids, keep rocking Rüdi 🤘🏼

[@deekerr1613]

That snare drum is an absolute gunshot!

[@zcustomcarnesi]

Man is a beast ...

[@shane4419]

This is curing my depression

[@jessebowles5632]

This should have way more views. Stellar playing

[@emildrumsantifa]

this snare sound is soooooooo tight sooo goood

[@sanjikun39]

"Father forgive me for i have sinned!!" 🤘

[@Luvbeerman]

one of my fav tracks off the album. Great work!!!

[@AfifShahSadipSeven]

Thank you for putting up a video. Looking forward to a new one already. ❤

[@kleitonpereira4558]

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!🥁🥁🥁🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@NikkeK]

Really fun song to play ! Enjoyed your playthrough a lot :)

[@TylerAFE]

Slaps too hard. Love this song, and your play through. Great selection.

[@kevinschoenekase1934]

Badass my metal brother

[@alexisbarrette7652]

Those cymbals are screwed on tight

[@Luiscosta2013]

Hello mate beautiful song 🎵 👌

[@Craigblasts]

Nice drum set up on this one!

[@darthwalshus2876]

Absolute beast

[@angelkf87]

Ohhhhh that amare sound. OMG

[@MrClockwork22]

completely perfect. I hope to be at half your level one day, lol

[@jwspitz35]

1:23 might be the slickest cymbal catch I've ever seen in my entire life

[@emanuelbaziliolibaniodesou5636]

Amanzing !

[@tooalienforearth5638]

Idk who has the best style. You or Anup. Both are masters of your craft

[@michaelwolff9207]

Amazing!

[@jordanschoepke1864]

God Rudi's drum faces are just the best 😂

[@123tufu]

Aweosome master, as always!!! Cheers from Chile 👏👏👏👏🎶🎶

[@WhisperingDeath]

Honestly, the best versions of Whitechapel songs are found on Rudi's youtube page. I prefer these to the album mixes.

[@simonbarnes2081]

I have been waiting for you to cover this for so long

[@drummer9459]

Fucking sick. Loving what this guy is doing! That Pure Alloy is absolutely amazing! Love you playing for Whitechapel!!!

[@user-su7dt4wt8j]

Cool) Thanks to your cover I can improve my extreme vocal skills greatly! Thanks from syberia!

[@daniellolo6155]

Power plus song!

[@zachvaudreuildrums]

TOO CLEAN

[@quitsin04]

Yeah,.!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ThibaultTresca]

outstanding, everytime, god damnnn

[@PSYCHOBABAYAGA]

Bro u never disappoint when I click your vids. Mad skills💪🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@mathewsaraujo2293]

Are you sure you are not a robot? Your time and performance are monstrous, dude!

[@X7sfr7X]

Flawless as always, top album as well

[@SelbstmordGMBH]

Well played

[@jm-drums498]

Goes to show you that you can be heavy and brutal without going guns blazing with blast beats and break downs. Power groove remains strong 💪. 🤘🤘

[@The_JustJoshing]

Groovy song

[@MikeOrkid]

How about a Periphery cover but with that Rüdi flavor. #doit

[@kcbszone]

This song is such a slapper 👏

[@baritonecult622]

Baritone Guitarist here for some Sorcery of the drums. Killer playing man #306

[@ZachInchDrums]

Yes dude! Such a ripper of a song!

[@johnromero5487]

Kick ass bro.

[@CorvinRayne]

Beast

[@albie21121]

There's Power Drummers all over Metal music.....then there's Alex Rudinger. Super-power drummer?

[@fotografialenta]

Awesome, as usual. Well done.

[@DanPresland]

sick

[@ttvcracked9968]

Yes finally!!! 🤘🏽🔥

[@turbo_grusha]

Freaking cool

[@jemrock1441]

👍 Good friend 🙂 💫 👍 i take for me to playlist Drum. 🙂 💫 Rock on!

[@marceloazevedo701]

Unbelievable your play!!

[@letsgoducks813]

Seen you kill this live twice. You are a MACHINE

[@alexkawaiiboy6429]

Thank you for made my comment this cover 💥💥💥 its been hard because have short notes

[@Diverdjent]

Awesome as always! :D

[@rubberduckman]

Kicking ass like he usually does🤘

[@EonSlumber]

That set sounds fn killer!