Drum Teacher Reacts | PETE WEBBER - Havok - 'Unnatural Selection' | (2020 Reaction) WOW!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

This guy is an absolute weapon. This is what a rock band wants in a drummer! Hard hitting, in the pocket... hair flying. SO Good!

[@EsDeib]

Hard hitting and in the pocket are exactly the terms that come to mind. Speed and precision do as well, to me. Pete’s great.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

@@EsDeib 100% David!

[@Jaap-Relou]

I use Both, two kicks and or one kick with twin pedals. Two kicks is in my opinion the way as it should be but in metal music, but there are serveral limitations while touring: size (not every venue support a big drum riser or lack the room/space in general to fit it) tuning (without any very good drum technision or drum tuning skills the sounds 9/10 diffirent from the other. You can fix this with triggers but than you still have the limitations mentioned in size). Touring (most of the bands dont have big enough transport especially not when touring over seas. One extra kick is getting the space of one guitar cabinet. You have to choose and carefully consider what is a must have on tour or an extra). This is from my own experience as an over seas touring drummer. On tour or every other gig while not being a big band or support. One kick is the only way to go. There are exceptions ofcourse.

[@hypnosis4207]

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[@jfgoodysr]

Can we expect Andrew's cover of this wearing flip-flops? 😁

[@steve.hoffman]

Funny seeing people with negative comments. Pete’s a highly technical thrash drummer. Plenty of other songs like Scumbag in Disguise that showcase his skills. And he’s one of the most precise guys in the new wave genre. He’s not an extreme blast beat guy.

[@HellBrYnger]

tbf "new wave of thrash" was back in 2005

[@patrickvangelder1784]

Wow, his posture and ergonomics remind me a lot of late Nick Menza. He even has his hair. And ofcourse his gloves........ Good drummer.

[@paulosaints100]

I came from the future! December 2023 here, Pete is currently drummer of Havok and FEAR FACTORY! Saw him with Fear Factory last month! The guy is a pure machine, also incredible small and very close to the fans! Great guy!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Rock on! 🤘

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

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[@gabbygabbylicous31313]

Pete is such a bad ass drummer one reason I ❤ Havok and have all of there albums such a great thrash band.🤘🤘

[@jordaningram2293]

I've seen havok 3 times and they just absolutely murder it everytime. Pete is such a nice down to earth guy.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great to hear Jordan!

[@svendepoorter4266]

The second kick drum is just for show. He uses a double pedal and only one kick drum. I guess you'd want to match the tones of both kick drums and that could be hard to accomplish on a touring drum set?

[@krenwregget7667]

I remember when Havok broke on the scene and I first saw their video for "Covering Fire", I knew these guys were awesome and that Pete was a total beast. He's not just fast, he's creative and his playing is tasteful, which sounds funny for a thrash drummer.

[@johnwagner1168]

I grew up with Pete in MA. He has a background in Jazz drumming when he started learning then transitioned into thrash. He users the double bass for show. He prefers the double kick so he only need to mic one drum. He’s an amazing drummer and you should check out his other videos . The sound on this one isn’t great.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Awesome info John! Thank you :)

[@petewylde6592]

Jazz musicians transitioning into other genres allways brings something extra into their new careers. Pete is an amazing drummer.

[@danielreynolds7458]

i still have the pagan demo

[@louisricesr3982]

Peter Webber is one of my favorite drummers right now. He is killer!

[@ShiivaWilding]

It's more for show with the two, single bass pedal setup, so you can have two pieces of artwork that compliment the stage design. From limited experience helping out local bands, most of the time you're switching to a single drum for smaller venues, and going with the double pedal mainly for weight issues rather than space, as most of the time the other band members are standing still to play. But this guy has a surprisingly large kit, so it might also be for stability issues since that frame was dancing all over the place with those hits!

[@hughneutron5303]

little note to add. no two bass drums sound the same, ever. you can tune and tune and tune but it will be noticeable, especially in a venue rather then the studio. so micing one drum is MUCH MUCH simpler then two. i guess the equivalent would be something like the bass player running through two different amps. i mean, yea he COULD do it, but why?

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

That dude just makes you grin from ear to ear. Nothing fancy but always fun, playul and energetic. Second kick is just there cuz it looks cool.^^

[@leonbrendo]

About the flags, O havok was the opening band for Soulfly, and Max Cavalera, being Brazilian, always puts a Brazilian flag on stage.

[@zubiac]

He has the same technique as 90s Paul Bostaph (Dittohead, Serenity in murder etc). Hard hitting and precise. Also some bands share one drumset live. So it could be that Pete's own usual drumkit has only one bassdrum and he just played on the set of the mainact.

[@mrhyde2250]

Notice that they are a small venue and cymbals aren’t mic’d. He’s hitting extra hard for projection.

[@metalrob69]

I know you're not a metal head so I don't know how you put up with all these metal drummer's you got balls!!

[@keithreser6022]

Just started watching your channel your awesome!

[@icedragon923]

Havent started learning yet but when i bought my drums, bought 2 5 piece sets but instead of having double bass drums, i chose the double pedal and put both bass drums into 1 long bass drum.

[@liliIiliIilil]

This type of drumming is more fun to watch with the entire band, to hear the drumming in context of the entire band. It's not technically challenging or flairy, it's just hard hitting and fits with the style of music, which is great, but that means it works best when listened in context of the rest of the song.

[@alinpass2246]

One of my kits has 2 bass drums, they were tuned the same but it could hold one of my toms. If the stage was to small I used a double pedal and took a splash off the rack to hold the tom.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great info Alin :)

[@DallasGunther]

I think two bass drums can be played slightly faster since the drum head must return to where it started before being struck if it is to be struck again with the same tone following. I think. With a double pedal it won't have quite the same definition when played at that same speed.

[@kraterkop]

So many drummers I hope you'll react to in the future. If you want the definition of ultra fast and tight drumming i'd like to suggest Lord Marco (Marco Pitruzella). Each of his videos makes my face melt and the way he makes it look like a walk in the park blows my mind

[@chairmanofthebored6860]

I tend to get better rebound and consistent sound with two bass drums. I'm not sure why anyone else does it, but I would wager it's those two reasons. It also looks cool, and that's all the really matters.

[@Guppusmaximus]

I remember (possibly inaccurately) it was common place in the golden era of Metal to have 2 slightly different sized bass drums because you can accentuate fills at slow speeds and at high speeds you couldn't hear the difference in tone. For me, a double kick pedal on one bass drum was weird when it first came out because of the somewhat choked sound and lack of variety in tone. Hell, nowadays most drummers use triggers so you could probably just use a pad. But, I like this guy because it doesn't sound like he uses them.

[@liamduffy6837]

This is great. Sweet flash humor

[@ChurchOfTheHolyMho]

Question. You pointed out how hard this guy hits. Is there an advantage to playing with a lighter touch, and if so, how might one work on that skill? (I suspect conservation of movement is a thing in drums also.)

[@patrickbrennan6274]

Would you consider reacting to Dave Weckl’s opening tune on his teaching video “Back to Basics”? It starts with him alone for several minutes, then he plays with Chick Corea. He’s young back then - Dave is the most MUSICAL of drummers, along with Larnell Lewis. Sure he’s fast, has perfect time, technical skills...but it’s WHERE he puts (and doesn’t put) the pulse, and the dancing, that makes him such a unique musician. And I’ll bet he’d kill to have that hair back. I’ll be donating!!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

GREAT pick Patrick!!!

[@letsallbe-friends1120]

2x kicks sounds absolutely huuuge! 😎👌

[@zippymagee]

be neat if you did quick review of BangerTV Shredders of Metal drum edition.

[@yattmanntatt3360]

Honestly...u should,...ooo wait,u must react to the most "Nerd"iest,the most relax,the groovy and the coolest metal drummer, Ken Bedene from Aborted. He might be cool and soooooo relax but his foot technic is fire. The best part,he so underrated and it's really hard to see reaction video on Ken's drumming( i only saw one or two reaction video). I wish u will react one of his video and this is my suggestion : Ken Bedene : - Cadaverous Banquet live Brutal Assault 2016 or Bit by Bit drum playthrough. Enjoy n see ya🤙🔥

[@tomaszziembicki]

Seconding Bit by Bit

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Hope to get to it soon! I do owe it to the patrons to get their picks sorted for now though!

[@tomaszziembicki]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Much appreciated.

[@BLARGAG111]

Denver represent! Havok is awesome!

[@hypnosis4207]

Did I see a double pedal on one kick, But has two kicks?

[@jackp8993]

the drummer from animals as leaders is class, has some realy unique rythems, the song woven web comes to mind you should check there music out

[@mathias717]

He already did a reaction to Matt Garstka (the drummer in Animals as Leaders)

[@jackp8993]

@@mathias717 no way i never knew he done one already ty :)

[@reeread]

Yes great stamina, very consistent in his strokes, Solid kick drum performance, Definitely a bit of a pounder. More of an emotional drummer, I question how musical the performance actually is, But on the other hand what he is playing fits the style of music perfectly and I’m sure he’s a great drummer to have In a band because you will always know where one is. Thank you for the video

[@joeyhammer6702]

Havok is actually a really great and musical band I suggest listening to their album time is up

[@midengine8576]

They are all american and from colorado to y knowledge. They put a great show on and ive talked to them before. Havok is thrash obviously, and pete is super quick and precise and doesnt do many super crazy blast beats. Hes a super technical guy though.

[@philippefrater2000]

I've played both. Two bass drums is different. Now i don't care i got a TD20K with a double pedal... 🖖🏻🇫🇷😎🇫🇷😎🇫🇷🖖🏻 (PS: on two bass drums, the sound can resonate longer...)

[@Metal_Dinosaur]

Jeez, who stole his biscuits ?

[@keithreser6022]

What's up Andrew drums and coffee? Looks like orange juice and drums. Lol

[@springy-2112]

I like two kick drums tuned slightly apart and more placement freedom. I can't play a double pedal but I can play two single ones ? probably because double pedals didnt exist when I started And I got used to two kick drums. And I don't play fast metal, just have the occasional triplet on the kicks. Respect to this guys stamina and accuracy .. Way above my limits but respect due . Peace and love brother.. ps looks like he has two kick drums but is using a double pedal on his (usual) one . 👍🏻☮❤

[@rebirth_mishap]

howbout four kick drums?

[@Black-ve8pw]

Webber=machine

[@pearlguy6351]

I have a pearl kit Mr Rooney that I custom built that consists of 3 bass drums and 7 rack toms including an ultra rare 11 inch rack tom and 4 floor toms I used to be a double pedal guy I’m now more of a multi bass drum kind of guy I personally think it sounds more powerful and fuller but I think it comes down to personal preference I wish I could send you some pictures of my kit greetings from San Antonio Texas USA

[@MHale-]

If you touring. Breaking down and setting up. 2 basses sound great can detune etc. less time to setup ,take down the set. Time etc…

[@skylightsociety]

Pale Blue Dot drumcam by Mike Mangini would be awesome

[@anthonymichel4660]

You've got to check out John kew's drum cover of Tools Ticks and leeches.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Anthony!

[@anthonymichel4660]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums my pleasure ticks and leeches is pretty much my favorite track from Tool as far as the man's drum work goes. This cover blew me away and I'm sure you'll be seriously impressed. Enjoy

[@ParisChristianne]

The Brazil/America thing could be due to Thrash Metal having a huuuuuuuge following in Brazil. Havok is from Denver. Also, if you like the band you should react to some of their non-live drum videos, because they're wayyyy better quality.

[@basse.r]

React to Jay Postones from Tesseract. Or Blake Richardson from Between the Buried and Me 👌 thanks!

[@dreadydrumdave0]

I know you get a lot of suggestions but I couldn't find any KRIMH reactions in your playlist. I would love to see one, maybe 'negative' - if not you should check him out anyway.

[@mathias717]

You should check out "Chris Turner Performing Metamorph by Oceans Ate Alaska". Sabian Cymbals just released that drum video a couple of days ago.

[@briancady3271]

I have 2 bass drums and yes it looks cool asf but playing live is easier for the sound guy lol

[@BadDrummerCarl]

Since you've done Extreme Metal drummers before you should really check out Ken Bedene - Termination Redux (live). Guy looks like he is thinking about his tax forms while blasting at 250

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA Sounds amazing

[@kriger3624]

Mr "I groove no matter how fast I play" Bedene is a beast his swivel is one of the fastest I have ever seen... Even in Crocs :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2rZnJmqZpJpoZo

[@glenbuttery8309]

His stamina-drumming style reminds me a little of Arguiles Priester!

[@Musikmusikmusik]

Pete eating that guy

[@joshmunn3444]

You absolutely have to check out Dan Presland from Ne Obliviscaris. Find his channel and pick a playthrough. Painters of the Tempest part 2 is my favourite though 👌

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Josh!

[@metalrob69]

Pete rules...

[@rishimehra5231]

Hey Andrew, you must check out nuclear power trio, it's another band Pete Webber plays in, he brings a very dynamic to it and very different style compared to havok, guaranteed you'll love it!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Rishi!

[@leeschofield488]

I was wondering when you'd reach this guy, great band and great drummer. Now try Mike Terrana! Please! He was in the German thrash band RAGE for years.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you Lee :)

[@TrollingInTheDeep]

Please...react to another "Pete" Pete Sandoval!!!🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@louisricesr3982]

Check out any of Jon Rice drum videos.

[@bonniebarber6114]

I had a double bass drum set up for years. It got to be too much and the downsize was welcomed. Getting old I guess.

[@danielwagner4369]

Hakok is American. Like all thrash greats.

[@holman26]

Havok are an awesome trash metal band from England

[@tonytucka]

Please react to “Chris Turner - 40 Roll”

[@dravenmullings6323]

Please do Ticks & Leeches by Tool

[@clyth_3194]

Hey can you react to Brian chippendale from lightning bolt please

[@farn451]

i would have thought that two separate kicks are better to allow the beat to breathe... obviously it looks mean as f**k and gives you that wrap around tom set up that metal loves.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Totally Jack! And great points bro!

[@TheOlvan]

It looks like his moeller technique is minor or non-existent in his playing. I did see SOME elbow raises, but not very much. I hope this guy doesn't wreck his arms down the road. He seemed very stiff too. I think he would play better if he relaxed and used moeller to "flow" better. He's got the stamina though!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yeah technique wise these dudes are so foreign for me!

[@MrMovieNight]

2 bass drums ... but YET a double kick pedal as well ... so only one bass drum being used .... HMMM

[@zachmurphy2141]

Time is up is a better one

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for the tip Zach!

[@gabrielmw3]

React to a Jojo Mayer/Nerve video

[@anon8538]

YOU HAVEN'T REACTED TO MATT GREINER YET FROM AUGUST BURNS RED? WHAT THE HELL MAN!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Hey there! Focussed on patreon picks... let's hope someone picks it!

[@TheMonkeydrummer13]

Maybe...there should be an audio quality requirement for these videos? Just a suggestion. Personally I couldn't watch this video because of the sound.

[@nickpollard9998]

There's heaps of better vids of Pete than this one. Can't think of any tunes off the top of my head but I've seen them all! 😂

[@victorsupreme214]

Apparently this band make no profit, it all goes on crack to fuel the drummer

[@ricksmartazz1177]

Is Garvey's and speed in their to the guy's amazing drummer

[@kirandesai1994]

Man you seriously got to check Ken Bedene from aborted. He's not just extremely fast but groovy as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKjVenepg66sbtk

[@bruzzelbill]

Hi there, I am not a drummer but I have a lot of fun with your reaction videos and I wondered if you are interested in who has replaced Mike Portnoy in Dream Theatre: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmHdeXewn5qdY7M Have fun, his name is Mike Mangini. Sure you've already heard of him ;)

[@MikeKobb]

Is it me, or do the drums just not sound good in this video? Like, not commenting on the player at all, just the recording. I finally gave up about half-way through.

[@BelairPedicab]

This is pure through and through THRASH!!!!

[@maximillianvillagran8803]

Wow, this awesome, for 1989. I’m sorry but I’ve been into extreme drumming since 1990 and this is warm up for me and most of the others. Still, pretty good for an opening band.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great Maximillian!

[@jakeflorian3334]

I’m sorry but this vid didn’t due much credit. Scumbag in disguise is way better

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Jake. I'll check it out!

[@aviatr9542]

Yeah I second this... this video does not really showcase Pete's skill. This is tip of the iceberg. Easily the best modern drummer I've ever seen/heard. Havok toured with Megadeth in 2016 and stole the show. So fitting because they're keeping thrash alive... just saw them at a small venue a few nights ago, but they were headlining this time!

[@jdgonzo1982]

nah...nothing for me in this one...bored me within a few minutes...big respect to the dudes stamina management but a robot/machine could replicate this beat and you wouldn't know the difference. completely lacking in a human soul...bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang....these fast drummers are interesting in a different way but I do feel once you've seen one or two then you're kinda done!! but thanks as always Andrew...hope you saw the Larnell Lewis Reacts video recently put up on drumeo (i think)...you'll be blown away by some the talent in that one!!