Alex Rudinger - Whitechapel - "When A Demon Defiles A Witch"

In case you missed it, I filled in for Whitechapel on their latest U.S. tour. Was an absolute pleasure touring with them - they're all very chill, nice human beings (& the shows were a lot of fun, too!). I will be continuing to fill-in / work for them on their upcoming EU dates (which I'm quite looking forward to!).
"When A Demon Defiles A Witch" is from Whitechapel's latest album, 'The Valley'. If you've yet to check the album out, I strongly suggest you do - it's my favorite album of their's to date (for real, it's REALLY good). Drums on the album were recorded by Navene Koperweis (& he did a phenomenal job! Much love, bro!). iTunes link to 'The Valley' is below -
/ the-valley
I tracked this video quite awhile before I went on tour with them, & have since started playing two kick drums. Fret not ya'll, I plan on tracking some new videos with the big ol' double bass setup soon! Setup for this video is as followed:
#Tama Starclassic B/B (diameter by depth)
10x7
12x8
14x12
16x14
20x16
14x6.5 Tama Re-Issue Bell Brass
#Meinl Cymbals (from left to right, if sitting behind the kit)
18" Pure Alloy China
18" Byzance Brilliant Medium Crash
14" Byzance Traditional Medium Hi-Hats
10" Byzance Brilliant Splash
10" MB20 Rock Splash
13" Byzance Brilliant Medium Hi-Hats
19" Byzance Brilliant Medium/Thin Crash
20" MB20 Heavy Bell Ride
18" Pure Alloy China (yes, I used two of the same china)
15" Byzance Dual Hat Bottom under a 16" Classics Custom Trash Crash (stack combo)
#Evans Drumheads
Toms - Clear EC2's (batter), Clear G1's (reso)
Snare - Coated ST Dry (batter), SnareSide 300 (reso)
Kick - Coated UV1 EQ4 (batter), ported ebony EQ4 (reso)
Mixing was done by #TheHomie Anup Sastry. Drums are all natural except for the kick which is a sample/natural blend. If you're interested in mixing / audio work from Anup, contact him using the email address below!
[e-mail]
I also recently uploaded an instructional video of my Double Bass Endurance Exercise to my web store. 20+ minutes of video content & detailed PDF are included. Click the link below if you'd like to check it out -
gumroad.com/l/LNcrQ
I actually started playing this song quite differently live. If you're familiar with the song, the double bass in the chorus is not broken up as much (straight 16th's all the way through... 16th's at 240 that is, or 32nd's at 120. However you want to look at it). As singles, playing the album version is virtually impossible for me (at least, consistently day-to-day on tour), so I came up with this alternate version where I break it up a bit, & added a linear singles fill mid-way through (to continue emulating the "feel" of straight 16th's).
Live however, I decided to do the chorus as double strokes so I could keep the straight 16th's going through the whole chorus. Lol, not gonna lie ya'll, I HATE the "death metal" double strokes. In my experience, they're 100% in the trigger setting, & in general I think they're incredibly lame. The first stroke is very articulated & the second is virtually inaudible. I invested some time into learning it many years ago before coming to the conclusion that it was not for me, & have avoided doing it ever since (singles for lyfe). But for the sake of the overall sound of the song / band, I decided to swallow my pride & do it live (just for this song) to play it more like the album. So I'm genuinely curious as to what you all think of this version - I plan on playing it more like this (as singles, with a few breaks) on the next run of shows that I do with the band. Let me know your thoughts!
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www.AlexRudinger.com
As always, thanks for watching & stay tuned for more!

[@metalbladerecords]

Whitechapel: "Who are we going to find to play these absolutely bananas Navene Koperweis drum parts?" Alex Rüdinger: "Hold my beer."

[@toyotaecw]

Metal Blade Records Alex sounded like he had been to playing with Whitechapel for years on Chaos and Carnage. Whitechapel puts on a hell of a show as always.

[@nathancanada6836]

I wish he played for whitechapel

[@BlastUToBits]

seen him whitechapel at Download fest in the UK amazing show fits in so well with the guys!!

[@georgbekk7704]

Your guys gona hate me,Alex is an super nice guy whom i wish all the best in life:-P sure as hell plays better than me,but can give you a list of other drummers who would destroy mr Alex behind the drumset though if speed and power is what your looking fore 👌

[@nathancanada6836]

@@georgbekk7704 who

[@fracture9405]

bandmembers: how tight can you play the double kick Alex: yes

[@warrenoids]

(fracture) Ultra tight indeed.

[@BurnTheNuance]

Quantizing definitely helps that, just sayin'. Love me some Rudi anyways though.

[@warrenoids]

@@BurnTheNuance I don't think he quantizes shit though.

[@nikolasmarcantonatos5296]

@@BurnTheNuance the envyous can't keep quiet...

[@Josh-it6uy]

unfunny

[@treyxaviermusic]

UNTOUCHABLE

[@timothee865]

Truly. Effin love this guy!

[@Coastfog]

Yeah, a few people might argue that others might be better in this or that regard, which is a fool's errand. He's definitely one of the best to ever play the game.

[@MislavIvkovic-sx8vd]

How is this even posible😂

[@awaitingabsolution4935]

When a Demon Defiled the Drums... sheer insanity!

[@xxSPiKeZxx326]

Alex has the million dollar drum tone with million dollar skill to match

[@shantanudhiman8194]

Hands down 🙆🏻‍♂️🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@kwinkzpower]

So insanely tight. You're legit a god

[@WittyName44]

My first reaction too. What precision. Dang.

[@MetalAllDayAllNight]

Alex Rudinger, not a known maker of mistakes.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

You are such a beast!!!

[@lightningman212xd6]

Why do I find you everywhere!!!???

[@ihateyou9197]

@@lightningman212xd6 he'll turn your boring party into art

[@timothee865]

He's not just a drummer, he's a true artist. You can tell from his interviews he genuinely loves his craft. So much respect 🙏

[@Skoopyghost]

If you're a musician. You can tell when someone puts in the work in something. Also. He's a drummer. Do you know how hard it as a drummer to pratice. Give the guy credit.

[@Mortos]

I love how you broke up the double bass rolls in the chorus with the linear fill. Sounds much better than just playing doubles the whole time and is much more impressive (to me at least).

[@JakeDavisDrums]

Mett Mitkartoffel same dude! Love how he changed it up!

[@TheDrummerKick2]

Agreed!

[@josephpement9285]

Well, time to learn that fill. =D

[@Shyrest]

I'm worried about his back tho, leaning that forward is not so healthy ;-;

[@CardShark_Chris]

Adds great dynamic. Very powerful section.

[@Entheogenics]

This song has made such a tremendous impact on my life as a witch. I play it every dark and full moon during my release rituals for well over 3 years now. Belial is awakened by it as well. 👌🏽

[@hugorezende199]

Whitechapel now got groove, dynamics and heavyness. Awesome alex!

[@hwdrummer90]

It should be a criminal offence to be this bloody good at drumming! I loved the drums on the original track and this has just made it even better.

[@Skeletal33]

This was definitely Navene’s most impressive death-metal style drumming (recorded).

[@pabsx87]

Don't forget Fleshwrought

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

Skeletal33 do you even listen to entheos? no disrespect, but his entheos shit is far more impressive than anything in the new WC album.

[@MyCoolboy17]

While I think this album had its impressively hard moments of drumming I don’t think it’s the best that Navene could have done, I’m not super familiar with a lot of his work, if we wanna talk hard/impressive Whitechapel then I believe this is exile takes the icing on the cake for the hardest/most technical Whitechapel drumming, Kevin lane was a machine just a shame his ankles were starting to give out if he kept it up

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@user-id2dx4qd6j I agree man. As impressive as the metal parts are that he laid down on ‘The Valley’ they are a little tame by comparison.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@MyCoolboy17 Yeah he was killer. So was Ben on ‘Endless War’.

[@jasonwerbalowsky9306]

Absolutely mind blowing control of both hands and feet. The epitome of practice making perfection.

[@snail415]

“Look- I understand overcoming adversity. I made a mistake once when I was 12, so I totally get what you’re saying.” -Alex Rudinger 😂

[@maxmillman9477]

Then I relentlessly punished the living shit out of my drums for the next 18 years for daring to disobey me

[@zachholt3478]

Your drumming is therapeutic for me. Remarkable skill, my dude.

[@iaushabtiu]

YOOO BRO THAT FILL ON 0:58 MY BRAIN JUST SHITTED

[@gamefreak249]

Seriously!! Can someone explain this fill to me?

[@Mu3mm3lm4nn]

@@gamefreak249 SNARE / KICK / TOM / KICK / TOM / KICK / TOM / KICK / TOM / KICK / SNARE / KICK / SNARE / KICK / SNARE / KICK / SNARE / KICK / TOM / KICK / TOM / KICK / TOM / KICK / TOM / KICK / TOM / KICK.

[@FernandoArouche]

@@Mu3mm3lm4nn and alternating right and left feet =D

[@Mu3mm3lm4nn]

@@FernandoArouche yes indeed. and alternating right & left hands as well =)

[@lul_9451]

@@gamefreak249 It's a linear fill.

[@bakerXderek]

Beast

[@rafaelalamilla5583]

CHEEYEAH!

[@drumdaynight17]

This drum tone is so much more natural and tight than I was expecting given the genre. Blown away by playing and tone.

[@Mysteryz420]

so clean wtf that mix also sounds fucking amazing jesus christ what

[@batako0o]

I would love to See Alex rudinger Playing some Oceans ate Alaska

[@juanchillahermano]

Nmms ue te amo, mándame un saludito xd

[@mrzink9180]

Yes!

[@felipealencar7140]

Benzaiten, Escapist or Covert 👊👊👊

[@pedromacedo4107]

Yeeeeeeees pleaaaseee

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

Jorge Arriaga hes not really into metalcore, even if it is progressive. sorry Jorge

[@scottwagner2303]

Navene + Rudi + Anup Glory!!

[@jhonpasquez6145]

It was a pleasure seeing Alex with white chapel. So long!

[@-stealthy-cricket8209]

This guy is phenomenal, I’m so glad he is now with these guys, destroying it on stage.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Same. Be cool if he stayed on to lay some tracks down in the studio with them. Would love to hear what he comes up with.🤞

[@tallmantactics66]

I swear every time I watch a new video from you your set up sounds more and more perfectly clear in every single edge of the kit, ESPECIALLY a your pedals/kick! They sound just absolutely PERFECT man 👌🏼 Btw this video is UNBELIEVABLE as usual! No blemishes and every hit as hard and clean as the last before it. Amazing skills and great job bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@asheshinfinite3766]

Finally, my favorite KZbin video has arrived! Thanks, buddy! 😍👏👌🤘

[@MusaTariq25]

I agree, The Valley is definitely their best full length to date, must’ve been a trip to tour with em Killin it as always, man. this track’s my favorite, too

[@autotheist]

sorry but that would be this is exile bro. that isn’t an opinion haha

[@jaredcross3030]

Not even close. The valley is good. But not even close to their best 🤣

[@gSWG3R]

@@autotheist quite literally an opinion.

[@zacbass1636]

What an immaculate run through and quality of tone and sound the tuning and playing was out of this world just awe inspiring and clean!

[@maksiukiofficial]

Blow my mind everytime. Just so precise

[@theAbaddon_]

Literally the fastest I've clicked a notification. 🤘

[@SirUncleCid]

Bet

[@user-bs5sf4ur7j]

Insanely perfect sounds

[@ChubbsMemory]

Absolutely love this video. Great drumming to a great song. Love the passion in his face.

[@sparkinton]

I am so glad you’re officially in Whitechapel.

[@pjtruesdale16]

Well this didn’t age well lol

[@sparkinton]

@@pjtruesdale16 lmao….no. It did. Not.

[@deanmorrow6451]

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched this vid. Frickin amazing!

[@Coastfog]

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had my mind blown by Alex. I should know better by now.

[@saberreiter8569]

I watch this every few weeks to remind myself why I am practicing :D - Favorite drummer and an absolute inspiration

[@lul_9451]

God, Alex, I absolutely loved what you did in the chorus. It sounds so powerful and tight, you should definitely play it like that live. Very creative, you're incredible, man. I wish more drummers had that approach, instead of just playing straight 16th at very fast tempos.

[@southofheaven4321]

please tell me youre going to put up some live drumming footage from when you toured with them.

[@hexomega77]

andrew barrington yo when did he tour with them?!?

[@southofheaven4321]

@@hexomega77 he just finished a tour with them man.

[@leviwyatt5921]

Lmao.. for a second I forgot I was watching a whitechapel drum video, and I was so confused as to who "them" was that you were referring to and I thought it just turned into a troll. Haha

[@leviwyatt5921]

When I scroll down to the comments, the video title disappears so that's why I forgot.

[@lul_9451]

@@hexomega77 Read the description. It's there for a reason.

[@BeyondTheBodyMDM]

perfect as always

[@subhrajitray5639]

This is seriously amazing. And the description area too. Keep providing such insights!

[@axnwow3065]

Don't ever forget how far you've come Alex, your timing and precision is impeccable. Awesome video.

[@BrianBegnoche]

The whole kit sounds excellent. Love that snare pop.

[@BBOZ83]

I've seen Whitechapel 8 times and last month when I saw them was the best they ever sounded. Drums were mixed perfectly.

[@cedrickmuzic]

Just Amazing !

[@lachygonzalez]

Meinl is just honestly amazing the way it pierces is PERFECT

[@dahHobo]

So clean. You're a beast as always Alex!

[@dylanpipkins]

This was so good, the breakdown made me cry. I'm not even kidding. Amazing performance.

[@snowbtf]

I was waiting for this video, and jesus christ this is wayyyy better than I expected. Probably one of the best drum parts in all of deathcore 2019

[@tomjones12]

Absolutely incredible!

[@munirbarreto1775]

My goodness...Amazing job,incredible technique and feeling!! Congrats!!

[@rapturexiii844]

Such a great album, great cover as well! Had the pleasure of seeing them last year had such a blast

[@josephwillard6461]

Beautiful

[@dirtyk8170]

So glad you did this one probably my most favorite track on The Valley.

[@reverend6665]

Finally some extreme metal drumming!!! You kept us waiting for quite some time... Singles strokes FTW! Great drumming, great sound as always!

[@brucegilstrap9971]

Get it boy. Congratulations on the success you've made 🙌🏼 A legend

[@donniewhite1399]

Alex is one of my favorite drummers. Maybe not the best in the world in any one area of drumming, just a badass in every area of drumming!!

[@Janos13A]

You will always be one of my favs, sound, style, tempo are just right, nothing pretentious, only true drumming. noice.

[@Goreburger.]

This is the ideal kit, sound and playing. My god that is brilliant!

[@samhersir]

Watching your footwork just blows me away

[@thequiethive]

Godamn' Rüdi. That song is sick and your drumming is soooo perfect! This doublebass end is crazy!!! Thank you for all your vidz!

[@Factoriellepi]

Extremely impressive dude, thanks for the high quality content !

[@chriscullen9642]

F A S T ! Excellent, Alex!! Love your videos.

[@veraksha08]

\m/ Love you man!!! Very tight and powerful, as always. Thanks!!!

[@n3v3rsvff3r2]

Agree that this is a fantastic album. And yeah, making a part yours while keeping the feel of the original is what it's all about. Great job.

[@matrab6329]

Oh yes finally! Make more stuff of the valley pls! You are a beast 🔥

[@MadiUk77]

As always - beyond precision - no matter the genre, intensity or speed - it's such a pleasure to hear you drumming :)

[@acoustic.guitar.covers]

Full-time member RIGHT NOW.

[@andrewteichroeb8886]

I really enjoyed watching this and singing the clean vocal parts myself. Great job and great video.

[@TheDrumsFamily]

Man, this is so well played. This is the best exemple of how to rec a song in a studio context. Incredible.

[@billpieri3795]

Absolutely amazing, this man is a giant. A monster. Brilliant.

[@KholmDrums]

AAAAAW YEAH, Rüdi, you are the man!

[@samuelbassani1845]

Good to see you here, dude!

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

Samuel Bassani bruh

[@nierohsplaylist]

Expressive musicians are always my favorite. Great job dude!

[@christianhansen3996]

I absolutely love this cover

[@davidtgriffin7040]

so clean! great work

[@berzerkgamer7101]

That was great !!

[@theHumanBryno]

Amazing work. One of the finest drummers in extreme metal.

[@BendingMetal]

I mean Alex's facial expressions while he's playing are just the best

[@shyank_life2899]

Bro, your face when that chorus part kicks in... u was feeling that shizzz. Awesome job bro.

[@thinkforyourself5672]

Absolutely amazing bro. And that Brass snare sounds so so good.

[@ThibaultTresca]

Holy shit if this isnt a master at work then I don't know what is, what a GOD

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

WORD!

[@hamtheman222]

DUDE! That was sick!! Looking forward to seeing you guys at Download then London after!!

[@twelvelookslike]

These are the videos I'm here for!

[@singaporeghostclub]

I LOVE THAT DRUM SOUND

[@CreepingMob]

Just WOW again... A+

[@anthonymichel4660]

Fantastic work!!!!! I definitely like what you did during the solo accentuating the way you did complements the guitar work. 🤘

[@franciscarrillo7528]

Every hit means so much to him.

[@coasterfreek219]

so clean every time, love your videos man keep it up!!

[@howies5265]

Everything I ever wanted to play your command and poise are SO enviable Killer mix and my favorite setup so far Thanks Rudy for the inspiration 🛒

[@Danfromoverthere]

Pure awesomeness man!

[@AfifShahSadipSeven]

Dying to see this cover, finally done!! Thank you ✌🏼

[@jerrylonnakko5510]

Excellent!

[@jordanblue7206]

Watching you play drums...never...gets...old!!!

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

WORD!

[@jonathandemeris]

Damn the precision, dynamics, orchestration and linear ideas are insanely performed here 🤯 you're insane man ! Big up 👍

[@onlythefirstwill]

so good!

[@AnyRoadAnyTime]

You cleaned up the sound of the drum parts AND made it more interesting. You made the song better. Good job. Keep it up.

[@freddyfreddy42]

Awesome.......................

[@asheshinfinite3766]

And you're blazing with the singles, Rudi! 😲😍

[@m4l490n]

This is such a beautiful song!

[@MRRVADrums]

I’ve never clicked so faaakin fast!!!! Solid as always brother.

[@smithpmusic]

Literally perfect