Drum Teacher Reacts: ALEX RUDINGER | Meinl Drum Festival | “The March“ (7Horns7Eyes)

[@brettpotts5526]

Thanks again Andrew and the rest of the crew here! So glad you liked it and is one of my top 5 drummers for sure. I wanted to share a different-side of his metal speed technique videos (not taking anything away as I am a metal fan;) and show his diversity, as he does embrace it.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Unbelievable Brett! And thanks again for waiting! REALLY dig this man.

[@slybeat420]

Te drummer for intervals is something else as well

[@Puffmutter_Teresa]

Who are the other 4 drummers?

[@lyleaustin2112]

"Also, when I grow up, I want my toms to sound like that...thank you, very much" Hahahhaaha. Andy...this is why your videos are the best, mate. Always levity, but also very serious and apt. You are the best my guy!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Wow, thanks! Too kind Lyle

[@darranschnepf8076]

I have downloaded this video a while ago and I still watch it in awe.....he's unbelievable to watch and his precision is on another level,insane doesn't even add it up 😲

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Crazy Darran

[@xavierbonilla1164]

Rudi representing us Marylanders so well! He’s an absolute monster on the drums!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

100% Xavier!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

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[@BiblicallyAccurateToaster]

You can tell Alex loves playing drums, it shows. You can feel it in his playing & the energy he uses doing so. I'm guessing he's highly dedicated cause he found something he absolutely loves to do. Few ppl find this & it's how legends are born.

[@fazotakeiteasy]

You are totally right... Alex by far is one of the best drummers I have ever ...ever heard before. He is beyond unbelievable ! I can listen to him play all day!!!

[@Silentghos]

Amazing video. I love how he hits hard and confident but has so much groove too. So good

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

CRAZY good James!

[@andrewhenry1419]

His drumming on the most recent Intronaut album is literally some of the best drumming I've ever heard

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I bet Andrew!!

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

You got me intrigued. Remind me to listen to intronaut again haha

[@VirgoKing89]

Yes I agree! That record is so awesome. ❤️

[@Smurfy10285]

​@@Kain_R_HeinleinListen to Intronaut again... Lolol

[@BatmanTheFreak]

I just started watching your videos today and I can’t stop watching! You have gained a new subscriber!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great to hear Pauly! Thank you!

[@brutaldudeski]

Rudi puts in the work and it shows. Having followed him for years its blatantly obvious why he has enjoyed so much success

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

100% Talent is overrated... hard work!

[@elij4hdrums]

My absolute favorite drummer. I'm excited for your reaction.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Hope you dug it Elijah!

[@darranschnepf8076]

He's an absolute machine,my favourite drummer of all time.... Your comments crack me up too 😂 keep up the good work

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Man!!

[@fishfinderchartersdavis9556]

His discipline and dedication to perfection is astounding! Huge respects also to Stan Bickies another fantastic drummer ... thx Andrew for your reaction series love em

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I've had Stan on my podcast!

[@fishfinderchartersdavis9556]

I’ll check that one out he’s 👍🏻 He said on one of his master classes “ if your feet aren’t burning your not working hard enough”

[@phildupuis1084]

The level of sophistication and creativity in his fills are mind-blowing

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Totally agree Phil! Next level stuff

[@dirkmcgurk3173]

Holy Moses! Excellent stuff, Mr. Rooney!! Awesome content!

[@vladvalcheff6683]

This guy is such a beast man! I love the way how his set sounds like and these amazing skills. I'm speechless wow..

[@vikkipakki]

Know what amazed me more? The freakin laptop didn't fall down.

[@UlfhedinnNorsk]

Alex Rusingator! Drum Machine!

[@jaredbryce7964]

Have you checked out Blake Richardson from Between the Buried and Me? He does a play through of their jam Voice of Trespass, it is KILLER

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I have Jared! Unfortunately he gets blocked... Available for patrons only

[@basse.r]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums please check out "Swim to the moon". very long track, but its worth watching it and react to it 👌

[@Tranarpnorra]

I feel you Andrew. Mr Rüdinger is one helluva beast on the drums. I play what I play and just listen and try to aspire to the masters. I first heard him in 'The HARP Machine - Esoteric Agenda' and has been a fan of him since then. And also, yes, this is LIVE! One unbroken cut from finish to end in front of a live audince. Impressive!

[@lautrichien4767]

This drummer is truly extraordinary. He knows how to do everything: super fast, leaves essential silences to the rhythm, makes the tomes and cymbals sing ... He deserves one or two cymbals with a larger and more grandiose sound, and also other volumes. I would really like to listen to him on excellent jazz-rock or jazz fusion for example.

[@TheVashnessItself99]

He's definitely a hard hitting guy, even in softer applications, check out some good tiger stuff of his

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes he's in total control. GREAT player!

[@fabOne2212]

Il donne une impression de facilité incroyable, une aisance des deux côtés, une dissociation comme s'il avait un cerveau pour chaque main.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I think I agree!

[@davidkoblentz]

I had to circle back to this just to remember how insanely good this is..

[@RickStolz]

Back in 2017, i was there on the Festival and saw this live. He just blew my mind.

[@djchronick1]

Just discovered your channel. Love it. Alex rudinger is an 👽

[@droelf4528]

Was live at this festival and saw him play. It was mindblowing. He cracked his left hand crash at one point of his set lol. Also benny greb, anika nilles, aric improta and chris coleman were there and played. Best day of my drumming life for sure.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Sounds amazing Dat!

[@CallmeJeffy1]

Check out The Faceless- Autotheism part 2 (the old live version).

[@TwoandaHater]

Alex was recently on a podcast talking about mental health and playing live.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I'll def check that out. Very interested to hear his views

[@stevus23]

Dude Chris Turner and Alex are it for metal drumming

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

YESSSSS

[@badumtsss6210]

Jamie st merat, prolly plays faster and more technical then everyone else... although when it comes to style of play i like alex more.

[@jsaktony1]

Dude Check out David Diepold. The guy's an absolute GOD

[@stevus23]

@@jsaktony1 will do!

[@pl_vitor]

Sebastian Lanser is the guy

[@richarddrawdy3121]

Check out Chris Turner (40 Roll) No Triggers and no snap to beat!!!! Amazing!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Soon Richard!!!

[@stevus23]

That track is awesome

[@ImminentThreatBand]

Lol. Another douche who says “no triggers” like using triggers is a bad thing.

[@brittanyarford6353]

7 Horns 7 Eyes is the band that wrote the song. My friends' band. So good! Alex is sooooo intense to watch. He makes the best faces.

[@thecheif00]

Watch Sebastian Lanser playing Epilogue to Infinity

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Ulises!

[@Fedemodersvin]

Or Diluvium.. ❤️

[@stianrvig6523]

Sebastian Lanser is fantastic😍

[@lashedandscorned]

@@stianrvig6523 indeed i love his creative way of playing

[@adamr6811]

This man is number 1 🤘

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

SOOOO good Adam!

[@pedromuniz5247]

Very good drumming!

[@Professor_Smoak]

Cameron Losch (Born of Osiris) is on this level. And to make matters worse/better, he shreds on guitar just as well.

[@benheninger]

Gotta check out Morgan Agren.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Can't wait for a patron to pick him! It'll happen!

[@dylanmyhill1188]

To me, this guy and Anup Sastry are the absolute best for the extreme metal/prog/djent stuff.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Anup is fantastic. Thank you Dylan!

[@Quacksauce]

Frederick, MD has all the greats

[@AChadWardenProduction]

Navene Koperweis is also pretty fucking gnarly man

[@fabiodias5527]

I love precise Rudy can be whilst also being heavy. He's crazy accurate with his notes including ghost notes... it's so fucking beautiful to watch. Love the tone het gets out of his drumset as well. Snare always sounds on point plus those toms can sing man!

[@hawklee9702]

I need a tissue. Just shaking my head and crying in amazement.

[@dislecsyk991]

Have you done Elliot Hoffman yet? You should totally do Elliot Hoffman

[@snoophogg1177]

Insane!

[@DavidLoveless]

Elliot Hoffman’s drumming is mind blowing!!

[@TheVashnessItself99]

YESSSS SOMEONE REQUEST THIS

[@TheVashnessItself99]

Good quality audio pls tho

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Someone has requested him. On the way!!!

[@joenic2791]

Been a fan since the beginning. Too bad they only have one EP and one full length. We need MOAR. Love them so much. Seattle here btw...so a local band on your channel! Finally!

[@zackgalldrums2445]

Milos meier is close and extremely overwhelming with how much endurance one can have and not sound like mindlessly blasting fast fills . Glad to see you watched Alex , great review 👍

[@markivory7121]

Not sure if was commented on the last Faceless reaction vid but Lyle Cooper was the composer of that song. Just appreciate there's 2 drummers that can play that haha

[@Gutlord]

After years of forum arguing and watching the extreme scene grow and prosper, I won't say someone is better than Alex. Different, yes. Someone like Kai Hahto. :)

[@roadstar332]

Beast!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Tim!

[@michaelkwasny]

Rudi is absolutely amazing. One of my favourites for sure. Dude you need to absolutely react to Chris Turners latest video "40 roll". Dudes a machine

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Coming soon Michael!

[@Drumsholic]

Nice reaction stuff !! Alex is amazing drummer and the 2 important things or weapons in his pocket i think...the memorizing and the greatest exercised legs to give him this amazing control .At the hands section i think isn't something difficult these does he plays.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for the input Stamatis!

[@StarshipTrooper4231]

Damn... his triplets... I drooled.

[@bobbychouffe6988]

Hi Andrew, It's cool to watch your videos. Kudos for trying a music style your not into, it's difficult, especially for extreme genres.... I tried to ctrl+f "David Diepold", "Kevin Paradis" and "Romain Goulon" in the comments but didn't find anything. I guess you could try to have a look at those three. I don't know any but you could try more often jazz drummers too, to change a bit from extreme metal :D I think it's also a very demanding drumming in a completely different way. Cheers and keep up the good work.

[@xRamZx]

Thanx for including my comment in your video! The next Alex vid to check out is him playing Monuments - I, The Creator. It's a masterclass in drum tuning and mixing. Best drum sounds I've ever heard.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Ramsey!

[@odious5317]

Chris Turner just released his new solo song drum video; it's called 40 Roll. It's amazing! He will give Alex a run for his money, in my opinion, but they are both fantastic.

[@johnmurray5241]

YES. SOLID YES.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I think I'll be getting to this rather soon... :)

[@odious5317]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Glad to hear it. 👍

[@coulombeQC]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums really excited for this, he's a beast!

[@Scourged]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Please do man, it's such a good song!

[@caliokiegrownoklahoma4119]

Another extreme drummer is Lee Stanton, percussion for Thy art is Murder." Man is the enemy" is the song. The bass drum technique is sick!! You have to check him out if you haven't already!!

[@sludgeon]

Please do - John Longstreth Drum cam ) 9/15/15 San Diego CA -Staring & Aftermath

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you!

[@nottrevorallen]

2:17 id make the argument that travis orbin is a bit better, with unleash the pwnies being the example id use. but its def getting to the point of tastes rather than pointing to any individual part or techniques

[@rockyhenz3607]

Alex's kick drums have recently been clocked at the speed of light...I believe it's a record

[@bowietwombly5951]

I'm kinda shocked that you haven't covered Ben Koller yet, or that I haven't seen other people suggesting him. He's a beast and he always has such a great time playing that he's a joy to watch.

[@freiheit70]

Have you done Sebastian Lanser?

[@filipkuhn9879]

Check out MEINL DRUM FESTIVAL 2015 - Kerim Lechner “Eldvag“

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Filip!

[@matthewking5442]

Hey greetings from the Uk.love your reaction vids.check out Thomas Lang at the meinl drum fest 2015.pretty insane too

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you!

[@daryng6184]

you should watch Matt Helpern at the same Meinl festival playing "the way the news goes"

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Ooooh sounds great Daryn!

[@davecarter5113]

I use to play drums... use to.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🤣👌

[@brostelio]

Watching guys like this (and really most people you feature) is what made me decide to quit everything. Even trying. And I'm happier for it!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Wow! I'm nowhere near this level but I'm more than happy to be inspired by it :) But thanks for the honesty!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

NOOOOO!

[@nickmccaslin1]

I BELIEVE Rudi learned (or at least took lessons) from Travis Orbin, who is also a machine. I think for my money, those 2 and Chris Turner take the cake. All of the technical chops and speed and power you need for this genre... but so much nuance and groove as well. Also... a super underrated dude is Jamie St Merat of a band called Ulcerate. Cheers and thanks for the videos!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I've done vids on Travis and Chris Turner! I've also had Jamie on my podcast twice! Thanks Nicholas :)

[@mattjones596]

I love Rudi because he’s a fucking machine and he doesn’t waste time doing Stick tricks. He just murders the drum set doesn’t need that flossy stuff

[@nathanmcintyre694]

Metal had definitely produced some of the finest drummers in the world! Many of them I suspect are indeed alien.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

This guy is next level Nathan!

[@Chrime71]

Alex is one of the most impressive modern drummer !!!!!

[@poison9893]

You should check jamie Saint merat - dead oceans drum cam

[@KeiOkubo]

TRAVIS ORBIN IS ALEX RUDINGER AND ALEX RUDINGER IS TRAVIS ORBIN. He took lessons with Travis Orbin.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Right on!

[@iainfogarty1267]

You should do the Gadd Weckl Vinnie video from the buddy rich concert. All hail the Weckl mullet

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I did that months ago Iain!!!

[@iainfogarty1267]

Ha!! Nice

[@artemis1style]

FOCUS

[@TaterKing1]

have you done shannon larkin?

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

No!

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

Has a similar lean in when playing double bass as Duplantier has.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I noticed that lean Julien!

[@paranoidpony6861]

That opening... Instalike.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

YESSSSS

[@dcorumyankees]

I gotta say, his performance from same festival of the song "shift", is much better

[@Brotesque89]

Alex Rudinger - Mindgames is your next video. Hand technique is amazing

[@baileykenner8675]

You should check out Eugene Ryabchenko very close to Rudi!! An amazing drummer 🤘🏽

[@johnwomack6601]

Where’s 1?

[@jameslawson4902]

@Andrew Rooney Drums you should check out Anup Sastry.Very powerful,accurate,musical, technical drummer.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I have done a vid on him James. AMAZING

[@smicrv]

Can someone recommend other bands from Rudy? Besides playing in The Faceless and white chapel, looking more fore original music from him.

[@BrageHT]

Check out Ray Hearne from Haken. His playthrough of 1985 on the Natal Drums channel is very well produced and has lots of interesting time signatures! It's not quite as heavy and is very 80's prog/electronic inspired.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Brage!

[@NedsPlay]

Yes, Rudi is a Beast! Check out Sebastian Lanser - Obscura "Sermon of the Seven Suns" if you want someone I think is on par with him ;) Cheers and keep on doing what you're doing!

[@cole6011]

Only metal drummers I can think of off top that I would put above Alex are Elliott Hoffman, Chris Turner and Jamie St Merat.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Excellent!

[@MonkeyFarmFrankenstein]

Jamie St. Merat is an unholy amalgam of George Kollias and Chad Wackerman.

[@BRICKDRAGLINE]

Tomas Haake? Krimh ?

[@lashedandscorned]

Hannes Grossmann

[@tdogg1281]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Lillie Gruber is a must listen

[@MrMax2788]

after co-19 you have to come to germany^^ to Meinl Main-factory;)

[@VitorLuisbadreligion]

I love Alex, one of my fav drummers! But man, Matt Garstka from Animals as Leaders, he is not from this planet, some unbelievable stuff. Another 2 drummers I love are Donovan Melero (sings and plays) and Joseph Arrington

[@TheDjentleman77]

Yeah, this guy is crazy good! 🤯 You need to check out Chris Turner - 40 Roll. Insane drumming as well! 🤘🏻

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

On the way!

[@TheDjentleman77]

Nice! Looking forward to it, all I can say is that you won’t be disappointed. 😉

[@thewhorocks515]

Check out any Aric Improta on this channel yet? If not, he's a must!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Hope to get to him soon!

[@stustockwell]

Alex is an absolute machine. I wouldn't say he is the "best" but... that's all subjective. He's definitely among the 1% as far as technical precision goes... he communicates a ton of energy and emotion with even just basic rolls and transitions. I suggest looking up Austin Archey from Lorna Shore... he's easily my favorite, and the dude is honestly incredible.

[@ezequiellora2049]

Yoooo light speed by Alex Pelitier from Despised Icon

[@mikemenze1043]

He has to be the best drummer in the extreme metal genre or whatever you want to call it. 🔥🔥🔥

[@jordanmckenzie2570]

Recently got into watching your videos, I love seeing your reactions to people. Could you react to matt greiner from August burns red please?

[@lolh4x]

Rudi is pretty unreal when it comes to playing very clean and precise, and he plays a bunch of different styles. He's the kind of studio musician you DREAM of hiring to play drums on your record, he's done a whole bunch of albums, including Intronaut's latest. Definitely check out The Cull playthrough by Rudi, it'll even further showcase what he can do. There's a whole lot of other INSANE metal drummers, there is no shortage of them in metal. I mean, you know of Jamie St Merat and I'm sure Dan Presland.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great stuff Eric!!!

[@GeorgeTsiros]

woo boy, no triggers on the kicks, noice

[@DegenVanLicht]

Dude, you should totally react to Dan Presland / And Plague flowers the Caleidoscope! You'll love it!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Degen!

[@Tjarven]

He plays so clean that guy. Probably cos domination from wrist strokescontrol instead from fingers and bounch.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

He's VERY clean!

[@tdogg1281]

Lillie Gruber from Defeated Sanity a must listen.. and at this level can't really say whose better. A matter of preference. Rudi is amazing, check out Sebastion Lanser also Jamie St Merat is completely mind blowing

[@davidmartin1933]

My brain made boom

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Me too David

[@davidmartin1933]

Enjoying your videos Andrew Andrew discovering New amazing drummers, thanks

[@jonsidell3338]

Every time I would hear a virtuoso and want to burn my bass, my dad would politely remind me that some people are indeed from a different planet. This man isn’t fooling me! 👽

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That's right Jon. We can all sleep better knowing he's an alien

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums so what does that make Jamie Saint Merat, Vinnie Colaiuta, Marco Minneman and Virgil Donati? 😁 Hopefully Tony Royster Jr one day? 😎

[@pavelsafarik5274]

Please watch Dan Presland (Ne Obliviscaris) As Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope! He is great and band too!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Pavel!

[@Drift-Tastik]

you have to look up Matt halpern from periphery!