Drum Teacher Reacts: Marco Minnemann Extreme Drumming!

[@GuitarWithDofka]

Marco, chops, control, and everything from Death Metal band NECROPHAGIST to The Aristocrats. Incredible freak of a drummer 🔥

[@buckfuttler2877]

Shhh, death metal gatekeepers will call him "sLoPpY" in Necrophagist🤣 like MS would hire a sloppy drummer to play stuff like Stabwound 😂

[@MovistarMonster]

@@buckfuttler2877I take you out! Run rings around you fool, show some respect! 😗😎🇦🇺🇨🇱🇹🇭💪😎

[@buckfuttler2877]

@@MovistarMonster what in the absolute fuck are you yammering about?

[@pillarhood471]

I saw him on that Necrophagist tour, and it was mind blowing 🤯

[@burakg7246]

Marco Minnemann is a BEAST! Seems also to be a fun guy, as he went to the dream theater audition with a huge cookie monster shirt.

[@TomBaddley]

He nailed his audition with a huge grin on his face. I get that Mike M was a better fit though. Grateful to have seen Marco with Steven Wilson and twice with Aristocrats. He's the real deal.

[@cIappo896]

While we're on the topic of Minnemann, I'd recommend checking out Necrophagist. You honestly can't miss with any of their songs. They're more famous for their guitar work, but their drumming is something like what George Kollias does nowadays.

[@jonpoon3896]

Not only is he a great drummer. He’s a great overall musician. He writes and records most of these tracks himself

[@STIXAHOY]

I did translating for Marco and one of his clinic tours in Taiwan many years ago and I have to say........to see him in person playing at this level was simply......... shocking to say the least.............

[@flatnicable]

I've always found Marco to be so fascinating. On one hand it somehow feels messy... but on the other hand it's unbelievably controlled and absolutely on point. In my humble opinion it's what separates him from the rest. It's beyond human skill, preformed by a human.

[@svartmetall]

Him and Mangini both.

[@flatnicable]

​@svartmetall well, not sure I'm entirely with you when it comes to Mangini! That man isn't human.. feels quite the opposite 😂

[@jangles1839]

This guy definitely has it ALL when it comes to drumming! Some drummers... even professionals who've done it their lucrative careers... have only certain aspects of drumming... enough to get by! But, this guy is certainly the whole package! 🥁💙

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Jangles!

[@joecaswell]

Marco is a monster with ANY genre

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup!

[@issemxfi]

Not really no.

[@Morrowind323]

Marco is incredibly talented, I love him in The Aristocrats

[@bankerjumper]

Marco is so dang underrated amongst the greats of drumming. He could be in some huge band but instead does what he wants and pursues interesting projects. He was a huge influence for me when I began my percussion journey 20+ years ago when I stumbled upon Jackhammer, and still is today.

[@a.g.1970]

I am frpm austria (drummer😅) amd this guy played in a band named "h- bloxx".....in the 90s....this guy was 😣😣😣🎊👈🏻👌🏻.....and now the aristocrates with beller and govan........💦

[@normand.3876]

…well he played a while with Steven Wilson and was denied later at the Dream Theater drummer casting as well as Thomas Lang …

[@philipmorris57]

He's a multi instrumentalist, Marco and gav Harrison and Craig blundell have all been chosen by the genius steve wilson from porcupine tree ,please Andrew do a triptych of those 3 playing live for steve Wilson, there's tons of great footage of all of them playing for Wilson, big love, wood choppers ❤

[@2204JCM]

He’s definitely one of the best of all time.

[@CaptainTedStryker]

I love those moments when Andrew looks at the camera in sheer disbelief, like did he really just do what I think he did there?

[@CaptainTedStryker]

Such as 04:36

[@CaptainTedStryker]

And 06:59

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Stryker… Stryker STRYKER!

[@CaptainTedStryker]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Looks like you picked the wrong week to stop drinking coffee...

[@Perspectiv-Shift]

Another metal drummer for you. Just saw this video and it blew my mind. K'roll - GOROD "The Mystic Triad of Artistry". Gorod is a great band too.

[@killdozer3464]

what a blast from the past, I had totally forgotten about this. That snare tone is to die for.

[@pointlesswasteoftime]

Now... Hear me out. Aliens. Him, Virgil Donati, Thomas Lang. They're aliens. Well, maybe not Lang, he's a robot from the future. Made by aliens.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

👽🛸

[@gorxor]

Nothing less to expect from a guy who played in a band called "freaky fuc☆☆ng weirdowz" And not being selected from dream theater as he out played them

[@julioivancontrerassoltero9828]

He is the defenition of Energy, pure genius, out of this world

[@Proranis]

i just looked up his wikipedia this guy is 54 years old now and he still looks 40

[@jonpoon3896]

This is from a dvd over 20 years ago

[@MovistarMonster]

@@jonpoon3896I’m 54 look 40 🇨🇱🇦🇺🇹🇭😎💪

[@gutostumpf]

Unreal!! Absolute monster!! Noooiiizzzxxxsss 🤘

[@johnbelfiglio562]

It’s like he can forget that he has legs while he solos on top. Unbelievable control. And he still has headroom in his cpu!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🙌

[@tommoger]

I first heard this on a demo CD included with UK based drum magazine ‘Rhythm’. Always wondered who it was, so happy to hear it again!

[@billk9799]

Marco is a beast. Plain and simple. And extremely underrated!

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Your Rock N' Roll Ribs t-shirt is pretty cool. Been there three of four times during vacations, met Nicko twice. Awesome place. And yes, the guy is as cool and laid back as you can imagine.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

A subscriber sent it

[@BrianYates-ue8hf]

Man this dude has chops and facility for miles I know he also plays Death Metal and you can see the influence The precision the control and the polyrhythms and double bass flourishes add up to killer drumming whatever genre Very cool indeed 🧐✌️🤘

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

💯👌

[@lennarthyland666]

Saw him play in Necrophagist in Seattle 2007. Technical blastbeating with a smile :D

[@philipmorris57]

I'm pretty sure Andrew that I was the first person to introduce you to Marco and the Aristocrats, I'll take my bow now 😂❤

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank You!

[@buckfuttler2877]

Think again my friend 😂

[@buckfuttler2877]

​@@AndrewRooneyDrumsI told you about "Tokyo Solo culture clash tour" over 2 years ago. Still waiting 🤣

[@philipmorris57]

@@buckfuttler2877 hhhh.mmm x

[@philipmorris57]

@buckfuttler2877 it was 3 years ago that I paypalled roonoo to play bad asteroids by Aristos, do I win a prize xx

[@macewhite7340]

Awesome. Also love that fucning shirt Andrew haha

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

LOL

[@fubar1217]

Wow, this brings back memories. I think this DVD was released like 20 years ago now! I think I still have it too! What is there to say about Marco that people don't already know? Just incredible.

[@cobra1995xx]

Yeah the songs from like 1998 .. fxkn ridiculous album (green mind bomb)

[@academaciated7466]

Vinnie, Dave and Terry wrapped up in one ❤

[@academaciated7466]

And a little Simon 😉

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Well said. A dash of Neil perhaps as well.

[@academaciated7466]

@@hugolafhugolaf Funny how we know them by first names only 😂

[@davidbonar5190]

weckl or lombardo? - yes! :D

[@jonpoon3896]

Dunno how many times I’ve rewatched this dvd

[@frontprochproduction]

Talk about music for crazy people, that dude is insane..!

[@budaroddy]

I tell you something, back in the day If the Dream Theater drummer audition wasnt staged to pick Mangini, they would totally hire Minnemann, from all the drummers they "tried" he was the most progressive of all

[@buckfuttler2877]

They wanted Marco, but Marco couldn't commit to Dream Theater only. They didn't want him doing all his side projects.

[@cehson]

Amazing drummer, beyond words...

[@leedsdrumstudio553]

That’s the best Marco I’ve seen 👌💪

[@NIGHTFRIGHT2011]

I bought this DVD many years ago, and I don't even play the drums(lol). I'm a guitarist. Love Marco.

[@scottyoung_Jeed88]

Hello Andrew youtube here again haha, im not sure of you are meaning this or not but you have done it a few times and its funny haha, dont stop lol

[@AirwavesEnglish]

Face-melting is the word you're looking for, Andrew.😂

[@philipmorris57]

In Andrews case maybe hair melting 😢😂🎉❤

[@jasonsmouse6570]

Seeing the Aristocrats in July...CANT WAIT!!!

[@gregpaige3711]

I can feel my brain melting

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup 🤯😵

[@shaneryan9076]

amazing drummer, on top of that too if you listen to his drums with Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree lead singer, he has played with some good drummers hasn't he ) he plays some really simple grooves but the feel is so so so good, like drive home for example

[@rickcook7308]

I’ve seen him with Satriani and the aristocrats… dazzling technique. His solos are second to none. Most at ease drummer I’ve ever seen. Makes it look easy if that’s possible

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yeah this is super human

[@Armadatlantis]

Awesome drummer. Some inspirations of Bobby Zarzombek i see. 👍

[@Tehownilator]

Metal to Jazz or thereabouts is the best drum progression; the prog drummers are just so good. I'd like to see them mix the two more.

[@surfdrumchefrepeat]

Definitely check out his work in The Aristocrats....it's mind mending

[@PaulHilburger]

Marco is a BEAST

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That's for real

[@budaroddy]

The extremme drumming torture again 😈

[@robertryan4461]

I have been watching your channel for a good while now, although I do not play, I appreciate a good drummer when I hear and see one performing their art, I have not seen anyone put three drummers who probable had a great influence on drummers in their time, the first being Aynsley Dunbar, listen to him on the first Journey album on the tracks "Of A Lifetime" and "Topaz" and check out whether he lives up to his reputation, the second and third drummers played with Frank Marino one was the late Jimmy Ayoub who played with Frank and Mahogany Rush, the other might be known to you and his name is Timm Biery the tracks by Jimmy to listen to are "Something's Coming Our Way" or Jimmy Ayoub drum solo in Bromont, Quebec in 1979 with Mahogany Rush. for Timm it's got to be "Ain't Dead Yet" on the album The Power of Rock and Roll where he took over the sticks from Jimmy, see what you think.

[@MrDeaconDemolition]

he actually auditioned for Dream Theater at the same time as Mangini. You can actually find his tape with the band on youtube. He's so sweaty at the end of Dance of Eternity...

[@segfault_000]

That whole thing was a production, Marco was never gonna play with Dream Theater.

[@vrabierobert5031]

yeah, he's too talented for Dream Theater, and i'm not saying this lightly, it's one of my top 5 bands.

[@ZigbertD]

There are a couple of videos online documenting Dream Theater auditioning drummers to replace Mike Portnoy. I'm not a big DT fan and don't know their music that well, but I honestly liked Minnemann the most. I think Mike Mangini ultimately got the gig because he wanted it the most, knew their music the best, and was the most committed to dedicating himself to the band entirely.

[@buckfuttler2877]

He got it because Marco couldn't commit to only play for DT. They absolutely wanted Marco.

[@ironblud]

Marcos guitar playing is also really good!!

[@kippsguitar6539]

Alex's lifeson collaborated with Marco, great fit

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Oh nice!

[@ironblud]

I have a cd with Minnemann and McStine. Lifeson plays on that. Lifeson and Geddy were supposed to by guests at the Aristocrats last show in Toronto. But there was a family issue with Alex(I think). But they are coming back so who knows. Maybe that guest appearance will take place this time around?? Even if it doesn’t the Aristocrats are phenomenal on their own

[@zwiebelr0x]

same headphones as well :)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🙌

[@ytgibbo]

Is that in 4/4?

[@donnelson6694]

Once you've heard him, you can't un-hear him. And that's a good thing!

[@tristantheuerkorn5124]

Eloy and Marco together would be awesome.

[@_nope11]

still waiting for more aric improta :(

[@MrDrummerman1969]

Wow😮

[@audibons4]

Andrew, check out UKZ if you want to hear more Marco. Also, check out the drum tryouts for Dream Theater after Portnoy left. Marco was so close to being in Dream Theater. Of course Mike Mangini got the gig instead. It was a solid choice.

[@DerEchteBold]

That Dream Theater audition was just a PR stunt, they knew who they'll pick from the beginning, I found that very obvious when watching the crap.

[@audibons4]

@@DerEchteBold Then it was obviously a waste of everyone's time and money to fly in for the tryouts in the first place. Why bother? Just pick Mike and save the money and logistics.

[@DerEchteBold]

@@audibons4 They did sell DVD's didn't they?! That's what this was for, clearly!

[@audibons4]

@@DerEchteBold The DVD's were included with the new album (A dramatic turn of events) that Mike made his initial appearance on. I was more interested in the music and direction of the band post Portnoy not the DVD. I've had that since it was first released and I only recently watched the DVD. I didn't buy the album because it had the DVD included.

[@DerEchteBold]

@@audibons4 Well, that's quite decent business ethics but I still find it extremely unlikely that this was an actual audition, clearly didn't seem like it towards the end.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

The man’s insane, but I wasn’t aware that he made a guest appearance on Sesame Street back in the day. His brain operates at a different level. Edit : That kit is tuned to perfection.

[@jqeufncaefvjnid]

This makes me want to quit drums yesterday lol I dont play haha

[@academaciated7466]

Playing anything less, he’d be bored out of his mind 😂

[@merqury5]

Minneman is the nicest drummer alive.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Seems like it

[@olexiymelnychuk7274]

How about fresh Damien Schmitt reaction to his Santana cover? You wont be disappointed!

[@elrafy23]

Portnoys kits always sound very good too...

[@rickcook7308]

Old video

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup 👌

[@darkogregec7503]

Reminds me of Billy Cobham..

[@merqury5]

The Aristocrats is the only thing I regard above LTE. Zappa level.

[@davidbonar5190]

let me tell you a joke that'll let your hair fall out! - oh, i see you already know that one...

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🤷‍♂️👀👨‍🦲

[@peterdoe2617]

How many arms and legs does this guy have? Is he a spider in disguise?

[@a.g.1970]

Is that your 1st minnemann reaction?..... Nooooo... or? This dude and thomas lang show us how u do it "right" 👈🏼

[@calvaire6744]

he reacted couple video of The Aristocrats

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup a couple Aristocrats now 🤯😵

[@a.g.1970]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums duck!!!

[@FixNewsPlease]

I don't get it.

[@Hhhlll7778]

Don’t worry, most of us don’t get it

[@kuntul_burung]

This feeble mortal only ask one question... who even wrote the notes for the drum....??

[@phenogen8125]

Huge stamina but has to be in flow.

[@cobra1995xx]

This is tbe song from modern drummer drum fest i always mention here in his vids you do... he absolutely fuckin floored the crowd ..THIS was his intro 😂.. still have the cd , which is really.good