Drum Teacher Reacts: DIRK VERBEUREN 2015 Soilwork drum recording (My first time hearing him)

[@DirkVerbeurenDrummer]

Thank you Andrew and everyone for your comments! And thank you Alex Estevam for pointing this one out to me. Cheers!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Absolutely amazing Dirk!! So happy to finally discover you and spread the word :)

[@alexestevam]

Hell yeah! A living legend having the attention he deserves. Dirk is the best!

[@marianorementeria8292]

Greetings from Argentina Dirk!

[@blindcynic]

but where are you getting you proteins from?

[@GDUBMX]

LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ugrasrava]

6:55 I love it when drummers include outtakes like this in videos. It's so relatable!

[@racebiketuner]

Yup. Most of the time I prefer them to the finished product.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yeah it's awesome

[@alexestevam]

Dirk is absolute genius and a great gentleman!

[@eezy5853]

An all time favorite of mine. His discography is super impressive. If you get a few minutes, his video explaining his “Dirk Blast” technique is great, and it’s only 3 minutes or so. Cheers

[@evyatarhadar8867]

Dirk is a straight up BEAST.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

100%

[@wolverine669]

About time to see Dirk in the channel.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Mika!!

[@wolverine669]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums if I may suggest Kevin Paradis covering Kriegsmaschine song "Residual Blight" or Ken Bedene from Aborted "Bit By Bit" drum playthrough.

[@jonny_kung]

YES MATE! You finally got round to it! I have been waiting a long time for this one! And also... thanks to you, I am now listening to the works and music of Chris Turner, whom I can't believe but I had never heard of until I saw your last review vid of his.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad you enjoyed it! And very glad you've discovered some new drummers thanks to the channel :)

[@ericdravenX00X]

Seeing the feedback from u 3 gentlemen makes me appreciate the comradery on the channel.. Dirk is a hell of a drummer! Nice video as always..

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great Eric!

[@parakletusbeats]

The thing I love is that despite the raw audio this NEVER sounds sloppy, not a single second. The guy has it all power, stamina and the musicality. He was one of the top european extreme drummers in the 2000's his work with Aborted and Scarve (before joining Soilwork) is also impressive!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Oh man I love this footage. This is 100% honest. It's like you are in the room

[@guitarguy3085]

Dirk is so good, its not even fair. Thanks for the reaction.

[@racebiketuner]

No justice when you're playing at this level ;-)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

You bet Pete!

[@guitarguy3085]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums hey thanks. Didn't think you would see this but thank you.

[@erikmaronde2244]

He plays some tracks on "Deconstruction" by Devin Townsend (Project). There is/was some video footage from these sessions on YT. Inventor of the "Dirk Blast". Nowadays Dirk is with "MEGADEATH".

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Oh wow! And got some more Devin Townsend on the way too!

[@erikmaronde2244]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums As said, drummers who played with Devin are all excellent. Terry Bozzio, Toss Panos, Gene Hoglan, Ryan van Ponderooyen, Dirk VerBeuren, Morgan Agren, Sam Paulicelli (66Samus), Anup Sastre to name some...😉

[@jordandayman1356]

He also did one of the Jeff Loomis solo albums. I met Dirk one time and said I loved that album and the drums were awesome and he said "oh yeah that was fun, that was easy stuff" lol! He is also the nicest dude you could ever meet.

[@grimeyshred]

dirk will always be one of my favorite drummers

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

MONSTER

[@keefriff99]

Wow! I had no idea this guy had chops like this. He seems WAY too overqualified for the Megadeth gig. (I know, it's a damn good job and people have to make a living)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

He's killer! Would love to see more

[@enboomer]

He reeeeeally nails those megadeth songs though :D band has probably never been this tight live (sadly never saw them with menza)

[@dj8]

@@enboomer I'm sure Nick looks down from Heaven and approves

[@Silentghos]

Good stuff Andrew. Never seen this video. Was amazing. Thank you

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad you enjoyed it James!

[@seer2503]

few drummers name a beat: Dirk has the Dirk's blast

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That's true Alec. Like 'Bonham Triplets'

[@gipsyavenger9829]

Dirk is on another level. Once you start down this rabbit hole it's over for you Roo. LOL !

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA

[@byronhubbard1510]

Dirk has been Megadeth drummer from 2016 replacing Chris Andler. Very versatile drummer can handle all forms of rock and metal still plays this style with a side project.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Need to check out more from him Byron!

[@allenvrabac4827]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums He also recorded drums on Deconstruction by none other than Devin Townsend.

[@ThePellefantman]

Haha interesting intro. Oh, and WOOP WOOP for Soilwork :)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Magnus

[@robbietothedobbie912]

It's about time someone besides me has mentioned soilwork lol

[@i.r.drummer]

This definitely sounds like someone’s phone audio from the camera filming him. It’s awesome to hear cuz you know he can actually play all of it and it’s not a bunch of triggering and sample replacement. Those switch blasts he’s doing are actually referred to as Dirk blasts (I believe he was the first to incorporate those). David Diepold has a new video on Tama’s channel. Highly recommend as it has a lot of different camera shots of different techniques he incorporates.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Dirk blasts! Yeah nothing wrong with the honesty of phone audio

[@spectre722]

ever since craig reynolds became popular the whining raised tenfold

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Dirk is top notch. He performed a drum duet with Peter Wildoer at the 2013 Meinl Drum Festival in Sweden that I still watch regularly. Two phenomenal drummers at the top of their game. If you haven’t seen it, check it out.

[@enboomer]

I was there! It was great :D

[@vincentjacobsmm]

Lol, when even the text to speech is wrong about the pronunciation you're all out of luck. Dirk is probably my favorite metaldrummer. You gotta hear him in context of the music, because musicality is where he really shines. Very dynamic fills, plays original grooves, all around very exciting to listen to.

[@6Un6HoLy6]

💯

[@bobrutledge54]

Very cool raw footage. This gentleman has a very impressive resume indeed.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Bob. It's great stuff

[@dazren7988]

Dirk is such a phenomenal drummer, his power, pace, stamina and precision are second to none, it broke my heart when he left Soilwork to join Megadeth, but, as they say, all good things must come to and end... Yeats after, the replacement for Dirk in Soilwork continues to impress me and adds his own tasty flavour to the band. Dirk Verbreuen, I wish you nothing but the best going forward, you're an inspiration and still my favourite drummer, your legacy will never be forgotten in relation to your contribution to Soilwork fans like myself.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I love this!

[@nahnotsomuch2292]

There is a (believe it's a playthrough), of Dirk when he was still with Soilwork playing 'Late For The Kill, Early For the Slaughter'. Give that a watch and reaction.

[@darrenbooker8144]

My man Andy!! Second favourite to wildoer, you have got to listen to dirk doing Soilwork or scarve with backing tracks, and yes he is in megadeth now... MD out this year.... can't wait to hear dirks imput🤘🤘

[@billwell9266]

Love Dirk! He doesn't drop sticks, the sticks quit! There is an awesome video of him with Devin Townsend making the album Deconstruction.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA love it Bill!

[@vulgarsonic]

Finally!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad to finally get here!

[@ovechkin0831]

Dirk is one of the best. 100%

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I need to check out more!

[@WolfHeathen]

You so need to watch Dirk's live playthrough of "Juular" by Devin Townsend.

[@ih8urband]

Soileork is a drummers paradise

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Can't wait to check out more Aaron!

[@enboomer]

Dirk is life

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

LOVE IT!

[@ThaBeatConductor]

That "crossover" blast beat is actually named "The Dirk Blast" after him.

[@mrazota666]

DIRK THIS iS KRAZY. One of The best Dramer fo me.

[@Donrhos]

you should try to find a clip of him playing "Juular", some really cool drumming in that song!

[@Lokrion]

I found myself singing along to Alight in the Aftermath somewhere in the middle of the video.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

LOVE IT

[@MissingMars]

Luv this channel!!! wondering if you will or have done any reaction vids to some of the all time greats? Bernard Purdie, Jeff Pocarro, John Bonham, Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich, etc ...

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes! All the above except Pretty Purdie! Glad you found the channel :)

[@justinjackson1884]

That first pattern he plays is a modification of the "Dirk" blast beat, aptly named after him

[@laurentguinchard9733]

Hello Andrew, I've just seen the last video of the young guy who play drum, you know Caleb H (it's a song from the band Rush) ... man ... it's crazy !!! if you would like to see it, it's unbelievable.(Ghost notes, subdivision, everything is present ...)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Can't wait to see it Laurent!

[@zephyr30]

Didnt you watch the live video where he does a duet with Peter Wildoer?

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

No. But sounds like I need to!

[@zephyr30]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums you might like it. ^^

[@aquadime333]

Dirk is phenomenal. He created his own Dirk blast beat. Really happy your finally checking him out. I love his cymbal technique. Here's a link to one of his finest works. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqGrpmOXoq1sZtU

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you!

[@NarMattaru]

te creator of the Dirk blast!

[@kennyg823]

75k is great... 100k let's go!!!!!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yeah man! How we gonna get there!? 🤔

[@taylorrolley6277]

You should definitely check out dusty boles from rose funeral

[@countbleck35]

you should react to him playing juular and other devin townsend stuff whenever you get a chance to, he's really good

[@17gt350]

Ah the dirk blast.

[@madsbrunger4615]

dirk have done it again at drumeo

[@dodgrblu]

Yes Finally! Dirk is awesome. As a non drum guy, Dirk in Soilwork and Mike Portnoy in Dream Theater made me really start to notice drumming, and are probably my favourite drummers. It's such a shame he left Soilwork, he took the songs to a whole new level(although the other drummers are great too). Soilwork are a fantastic band, and you need to hear more than just short clips of raw room audio of his playing. Here's a great live track with Soilwork from his channel - "Long Live the Misanthrope" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoTVnqarbNqEj68 It's also just a cam recording though next to his kit, but still great, in a concert setting. That said, a studio recording would also be well worth a listen, and might give you some appreciation for the band, they are melodic death metal, broadly speaking, and they just keep evolving and the vocalist is fantastic too. His development has been amazing, having started only doing screamed vocals, now his cleans are so good he has another band that does 70s/80s style fun rock called The Night Flight Orchestra where he only does cleans, along with the guitarist of Soilwork and Bassist of Arch Enemy.

[@markytear]

You should review Ken Bedene, awesome!

[@JimSajMusic]

This dude is WAY too good to play in Megadeth. I love Dirk. I love Megadeth. Soilwork is an amazing band. Their new drummer is great too. But, for the drumming talent that Dirk has...it's being suppressed, by the style of music that Megadeth is. But, I'd take that paycheck too...in a second.

[@IceTea2022]

Try Dave Culross - Suffocation - Funeral Inception Drum Cam

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for the tip!

[@warphalak]

Not that much of a big fan here, but he knows his stuff. I remember seeing ...I guess it's a promotion vid, for an expansion pack for Tonntrack's Ez Drummer - Made of Metal where he was playing a song from an interesting - to me at least - band called Arbitrator, and the song "For That Which May Appease Lions". BTW, what do you think of software drums, sir? (I don't know if you can call that one a drum machine).

[@TheDinkybird92]

Im glad you got to a new milestone in subs, if only to get rid of the sign that had YOUR OWN NAME misspelled 🤣🤣🤣

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

My 7yo Son made it :) Although I would probably misspell it also

[@user-gu3ie]

My man recorded juular on drums,.. thats what I think about when it comes to Dirks stamina

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I'll check it out!

[@cjjones6856]

You should react to brothel by autumn lies buried

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you!

[@damage.0776]

He's a great drummer and i like him, but first of all my like is for your awesome t-shirt. Oh yeah!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Those that know... KNOW! hehe

[@damage.0776]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums ahah yes! But i don't know where i can find that 😁

[@Kapaklia]

hi andrew 💪

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Ciao!

[@lordcory9830]

Yes, soilwork. Momentary bliss - live needs a vocal react lol

[@yankeedude252]

As great as that is, it's a real shame that this didn't include the actual music audio. Soilwork is the best band in metal, in my opinion. Certainly not as heavy as these drum tracks would imply.

[@devilteddy721]

You should check out jocke wallgren of amon amarth

[@matthewpoburyny5147]

I love Soilwork so this was a real treat! I would love to see you react to Iron Maiden's Pashendale, the hi-hat pattern is actually based off morse code and they are just a hell of a live band, the dynamics in this song are great to and show off Nicko's drumming. I am pretty sure Maiden hasn't been done on the channel yet and they are one of those key metal bands that have influenced the genre and it would be cool to see what you think! Here is the link to the song live (unfortunately they aren't a band with any real drum playthroughs and stuff like that) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpTCm4t8jr2ghMU

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

You are right Matthew. No Maiden yet!! A few people have requested Nicko though. It'll happen

[@matthewpoburyny5147]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums excited for the day! Love your channel, one of the things that kept me going through the pandemic and not being a drummer myself (guitarist) it has been great to learn more about the instrument from you! All the best 😀

[@racebiketuner]

New to me too. I really, really enjoyed it! He has it all + style. I hope we see a lot more of him on your channel. Thumbs up for the reaction and the super cool 75k button ;-)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes. Stoked with the new button! And what a great drummer

[@RageToOverCome]

Please do Chris Kontos of Machine Head performing "Rage to Overcome " 2020 live drum cam.

[@llucos100]

I reckon… at 100k subs you try a couple of metal drum riffs and blasts,… a) for a personal challenge, and b) mainly for our amusement 😁. Best get hitting the gym! 😊

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Luke! Sounds good

[@hedmondson0603]

Please check out Zach Hill’s drumming with Hella in the live video for “Been A Long Time Cousin”! He’s unlike any drummer I’ve seen on your channel so far!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

A few people have requested him Henry!!

[@lolh4x]

There's a version where he plays Alight in the Aftermath you need to watch. Same drum mix, but with the actual song over it. Not these hodge podge 20 second disjointed clips. .

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Eric!

[@academaciated7466]

Bobby Brady?

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Hey Ken!

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

Unfortunately, the production type Soilwork chose doesn't not let subtleties shine through. I love ghost notes and dynamics even in metal. It's not an easy thing to manage in a mix. They went for maximum impact. I'd have liked more 3Dness. (Love them, though)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

He's got great dynamics too!

[@vincentjacobsmm]

I mean, it's metal, but if anyone brings out dynamics and a natural sound combined with impact it's Jens Bogren

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

@@vincentjacobsmm Didn't know about him. After only 1min of a random video, I have to agree! I love a dynamic snare in metal!

[@frankandre4385]

Hi Andrew,Love your channel ! If you get a chance,check out the late,great BJ Wilson on this live performance from 1974. Would love to hear your comments...Yoyoka Soma brought me to your channel !

[@godscoldhands77]

dirk's surname is pronounced like 'ferboyren'...

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks!

[@eritose]

Awsome Dirk! Same studio, different drummer. Blast-beat and awsomeness built in these walls? : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHyXnZWVgrWBiKM

[@chanopokes4846]

This clip doesn't do him justice.

[@jeremywhite5762]

Check out the latest meinl video man "bubinga" amazing work im 110% + you'll love it brother

[@Ub3rSk1llz]

wasted in megadave

[@lucaburchartz516]

Day 33 of asking for Nic Pettersen

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

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[@zeveroarerules]

Yeah no, that's not how that's pronounced :)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I feel like i've got it now... HAHA

[@Fredwitrave]

Not my cup of tea.

[@eefvreeland9472]

Agreed, all not very musical. Though, Dirk has always great musical breaks no drummer would come up with. It's the ' song' itself that is the problem, not Dirk. Love

[@krenwregget7667]

meh, boring. All the fills are just fast 16ths around the toms. No creativity. If you lined up ten of these guys in a row I wouldn't be able to tell one from another because they all sound the same.

[@enboomer]

yeah, naw mate

[@puredistilledwater]

A lot of it isn't shown in the video but Dirk is actually one of the most dynamic metal drummers out there - his incorporation of ghost notes is very unique. You see a lot more diversity in the drums on their album The Living Infinite.