Drum Teacher Reacts: GEORGE KOLLIAS | "Shall Rise Shall Be Dead" | (2020 Reaction)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Please consider SUBSCRIBING if you dig the video :) Oh and just to clarify... I have heard of George. He was mentioned on a metal podcast I did. I just hadn't HEARD George. Thanks for watching, subbing, liking and commenting!

[@KORNBG]

I saw in one Jazz drummer reaction that he is using push - pull technique.

[@doofy9064]

I am pleased to watch your videos from Russia. Thank you! Subscribed!

[@33Mettal]

You just watch one of the primordial drumer of de extreme Metal drummers. Check up his age.... omg old times! :D

[@ozzlayer]

Check out Nils Fjellström from Dark Funeral. Another beast in human form.

[@KORNBG]

@@ozzlayer if u didnt check all the reactions of this drum teacher - then do it.Ull be surprised what YOU may find there..........

[@Podcir]

Fun fact: all instruments you hear in this song (including vocals that are not here but are on disc version) are played, recorded and mixed by him. A true solo album. It's absolutely insane!😁

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That's insanely impressive

[@kevinjfeeney77]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums It's called Invictus. The insane kick speed when he went on one foot was got me... jaw dropping!

[@hunkwilliam9755]

That's not true bro, this album is the result of the genius of GK and many musicians. The guitare solo of this song is played by the guitarist of Rotting Christ !

[@Podcir]

@@hunkwilliam9755 if a solo is played by someone else then it's in the titles as feature, same with a few tracks with alternative vocals done by someone else as a guest appearance. BUT if title doesn't say anything about a guest performance in the title, it's done 100% by George.

[@hunkwilliam9755]

@@Podcir "On 'Invictus', the debut album of George Kollias of NILE, the Greek drum progeny unleashes a crushing death metal assault featuring his work across all instruments and guest spots from members of NILE, ROTTING CHRIST, FIREWIND + more. This is classic, timeless death metal." All is noticed on her official bandcamp and on the label Season of Mist !

[@megaj9175]

That moment he realized Kolias was only using one foot for the blast was absolute gold

[@Zenus_Thenus]

Never fail to make laugh

[@brndnhll85]

Lol Im stoned and laughed so hard at that part

[@larrytate1657]

You prob would’ve laughed either way.

[@davidthomas-iu5rz]

dude i laughed for like 10 mins

[@gregoryhuffman3071]

I almost choked on a pistachio! Beast mode activated.

[@drumurrrgh]

George Kollias is one of the OGs of this ridiculous breed of death metal/tech death drummer. For many of my generation (I'm 29) George was probably our first introduction to truly "fast" drumming. We'd be happily watching some Kerrang TV in 2005, thinking Joey Jordison is the fastest drummer alive, then suddenly Sacrifice Unto Sebek comes on, and your whole world shifts. I guarantee you, people like Alex Rudinger grew up listening to this guy.

[@6project6nightmare6]

Pretty much spot on mate 😂 that and Sarcophagus.

[@coal_91]

Yes. Him and Derek Roddy.

[@klogik5249]

@@coal_91 Flo Mournier

[@HabAnagarek]

You youngins. Dave Lombardo, Pete Sandoval, Gene Hoglan. Jordison, pfft.

[@blppt]

@@HabAnagarek Joey was probably the most obviously skilled mainstream drummer at the time. Well, maybe Danny Carey and Carter Beauford too. No matter what, he had serious chops. Sure, if you start moving away from the mainstream you find other guys just as talented or more so, but he broke through to the general public, which is no small feat. And its not like he couldn't play or wasn't pretty fast. Like say, Lars. Joey's stuff still is tasty even when you discover those other drummers.

[@jamesnagel6264]

I worked several shows for Nile. George never opens his eyes....its fucking insane.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA Wow! In the flow state

[@panzerwaffen2873]

Keep lying ...it makes you better

[@jamesnagel6264]

@@panzerwaffen2873 ok? Not sure why I would lie about that but whatever.

[@panzerwaffen2873]

@@jamesnagel6264 lmao liar

[@jamesnagel6264]

@@panzerwaffen2873 the last show for Nile I worked was at the Marquee in Tulsa, Ok. It is now the Vanguard down from Historic Cains ballroom. Seems like a silly thing to lie about.

[@DevildogDenver83]

He also played the guitar and bass on that recording. Dudes a beast.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That's insane

[@camillahalverson6203]

The best part is he feels the groove and plays with his eyes closed.

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

Greek God

[@jsullivan2112]

YES! He is so fluid and effortless and heavily invested in the groove, no matter how hard he plays the shit out of his kit. That's what it's all about and hard to do no matter what style you play.

[@joebusa203]

I saw him playing this week . My sons band is on your with Nile at the moment. This dude is unbelievably talented. My mind was blown.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great stuff Joe!

[@patrickvangelder1784]

Sidenote : do you guys catch the fact that George sometimes applies the swivel technique with his left hand while blasting, alternating between German and French grip ? Watch closely.... 05:25 - 05:40

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup! I re watched this video today. Lot's of hand stuff to unpack. A real tech machine this man

[@potatocaesar1434]

YES that single pedal footwork is insanity

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes!

[@UltraCasualPenguin]

With two beaters it's not difficult.

[@blppt]

@@UltraCasualPenguin He's using single beaters on each bass drum. I'm not even aware of a setup where one pedal controls two beaters. Its not a new technique. Pete Sandoval has used high speed single-foot blasts for decades.

[@wolfman8785]

You should check out David Diepold or John Longstreth from Origin. They're both basically machines.

[@wolfman8785]

Also Spencer Moore of inferi Spencer prewitt of Archspire Dave McGraw of cattle decapitation Flo mounier of crytopsy

[@kraterkop]

@@wolfman8785 and Ken Bedene!

[@biohayzer]

John from Origin is just ridiculous!🤘🏻🥁

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

@@wolfman8785 I've done a vid on Spencer!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

David Diepold has been mentioned a bunch. Hope a Patron picks him soon!

[@Demonstealer]

You've never heard GEORGE KOLLIAS??? He played drums on my 2nd solo album 'This Burden Is Mine' and he's one of the most incredible drummers on the planet and an incredible human being too!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Wow that's cool you got him on the album!

[@stevus23]

Wow that is incredible he played for your album. Tell us some stories!

[@ExtremeDrumFight]

I share the stage with his band and later in 2008 I was on tour with him in America and from 2010 I became his Italian promoter for clinic, Masterclass, workshop drum camp in Italy and from 2016 the annual one in Greece on summer, next will be done in 30 May 2021

[@Demonstealer]

@@stevus23 it was all done remotely, I sent him the songs and he recorded and sent everything back. It was pretty standard. Wish I could have jammed with him and stuff but maybe someday.

[@stevus23]

@@Demonstealer ah damn man, still super cool but

[@Xankill3r]

"forget about technique and start practicing, just practice" - that's actually very good advice. There's this amazing 1 hour video of Derrick Roddy on the Drumeo YT channel where he essentially says the same thing. That unless you start practicing and pushing your body you won't discover what the right technique is for you.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes you need somewhere to start from. Technique is secondary for me. Get something happening first otherwise you can't discover the best path.

[@gunturbayu6779]

And here i am surprised no one recommend Derek Roddy yet. He is also fun to watch

[@DadpoolM46]

F**kin hell!!! I am so completely mind blown, I have never heard of this guy but WOW he is so damn good! 🤘🤘

[@timmahoney5297]

"..George Kollias is an absolute weapon.." Exactly!! Love it!! Been waiting a long time for some one to react to this video. He is a complete savage!!

[@seanf5760]

Oh yeah if you're wondering; I've seen him play live here in Melbourne and he sustained this speed and power for a 90 minute set and still looked like he barely broke a sweat at the end of it.

[@asow6165]

5:19 - "Magic happens when you practice kids!" ...and George goes on instant blast. Nice one :D

[@VasilisZi]

That song is from George’s solo album. In that album he performed the other instruments and vocals as well. If you like you can check also a jazz project he’s participating. Keep up the good work mate! Your videos are killer!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Vasilis!

[@gdgwaps9783]

welcome

[@Boskimiszcz007]

Wow, I knew about the instruments however I was sure that for the vocals he invited Dallas Toller-Wade, due to how similar he sounds. That makes this album even more amazing :)

[@VasilisZi]

@@Boskimiszcz007 actually yes, it appears that he can also growl!

[@MarkLee1]

The lead guitar on this track is done by George Emmanuel.

[@deanbartolo6199]

for Extreme Metal, George is basically the benchmark. His work in Tech Death band Nile, is some of the most relentless and brutal shit to ever grace this scorched earth \m/

[@ThatMeansHesMad]

Don't forget about the Atomic Clock!

[@2Times22]

LOts of influence from morbid angel too..

[@respectfulremastersbymetal8336]

Yay! You did George! He's just ridiculous. His new project is funky, it's nice to hear him in another context.

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

My Boy George is an inspiration and influence to many metal drummers. He raised the standard to what it means to be an extreme drummer and everybody looks up and admires the guy. There isn't a single foot blast faster in the business, he made that a trend

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Nice one Kain!

[@blppt]

Pete Sandoval has been single foot blasting at high speeds for decades. George is, of course, faster, but Pete was the one who started that trend, for sure.

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

@@blppt I was about to say that as well, good point... the best swivel in the business too. 😎 Starting it though is not the same as making it more widespread i guess. That's why i mentioned GK i suppose 😅

[@ThatMeansHesMad]

I read this as, Boy George is an inspiration to..." Haha

[@joaogabrielmusic3815]

He also plays jazz like a boss, there's at least two good videos of him playing this genre.

[@Jashtvorak]

When in comes to changenig the hands for blast beats, it also changes the blast beat. Left hand on snare is traditional blast beat, left being the up beat. Right hand on the snare is mostly used for bomb blast, where right hand is the lead, downbeat 8th played over 16th on kicks.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Peter!

[@westcoastbrotha]

Surprising to see this was barely reacted to a month ago. I’ve watched this exact video for years now. It never gets old watching George’s insane speed and technical drumming. Your reactions are phenomenal! Cheers.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Cheers Bryan! 🥁🤜

[@DrummerJez86]

your facial expressions are great. i think that is every drummer the 1st time they hear nile. 1st reaction to just the audio is "they fixed that in the studio . no way that's real let me watch a vid of him really playing this for a laugh" ..HOLY SHIT IT'S REAL

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

CRAZY!

[@JanderVK]

Noticed you mentioned Opeth in today's video on Joey, and came across this doing a search! Nile is my all time favorite Death Metal band! George is INSANE! They usually play places like House of Blues, but the venue they were supposed to play at shut down, so they ended up playing this hole in the wall. I got to witness his work from the side of the stage up close. Will never forget that show. THANKS!

[@Benobot99]

I'm surprised you haven't heard of the guy. Dude's a legend haha. He plays some guitar too and was drummer for Nile (not sure if he left).

[@fuzimituzi]

No, he's still their drummer.

[@Benobot99]

@@fuzimituzi Awesome

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Glad to get to him now!

[@fuzimituzi]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5_bnmSnncRkqNk You should check out his „training“ video. George is one of a kind.

[@surrfer1]

He actually plays guitar, bass, and sing as well!

[@jamesallen2909]

There was a time when George could blast beat up to the borderline bpm where the human brain actually can’t distinguish separate hits anymore and the strokes blur into one sound. Insane

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup I believe it James. CRAZY

[@VulgrDisplay]

The older I get the more I appreciate guys like this having insane speed and skill, but find myself liking the absolute groove and creativity of guys like Matt Halpern and Anup Sastry.

[@blppt]

Martin Lopez is my favorite Opeth drummer for this very reason. Axe is more technically skilled and faster, but he just doesn't have the groove or feel that Lopez had. Agreed.

[@Iamadrummer]

That was nuts! It makes my jazz/fusion drumming look like I am a beginner.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Me too!

[@Martin-jk2ng]

I love George's playing because it's so musical. Yes, it's super fast in this context, but the fills cascade and work to make the songs have a flow that's constantly shifting. He definitely has his own take on the genre and I love his style.

[@cocky_potato]

Yeah, Georgie is a monster, a legend. There's a lot of fast dudes out there, but not that many at George's level. Also, Nile is really good death metal and they always had outstanding drummers, like Derek Roddy, Tony Laureano and of course George. Inferno from Behemoth is also worth checking out, he has a very distinct voice in the world of speed freaks. And of course... Jamie!!! You know we're all waiting like... literally all of us!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Vivaldo!

[@blppt]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Actually the most impressive Kollias video I've seen is the one he does playing Laureano's Nile song "The Blessed Dead" with an annoying click in the background: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIfTe3SLjMmYd7c

[@mariofarias8745]

I saw him play this speed for 2.5 hours on Nile's 25th anniversary tour. Dude is a machine. IIRC he has the beaters all the way back with as much tension as possible. Someone compared it to stepping on concrete.

[@aggelakas]

That's totally correct about the beaters and tension, he explains it in one of his videos. Was Dallas in the 25th anniversary tour?

[@mariofarias8745]

@@aggelakas St. Pete FL

[@pietro5796]

“Magic happens when you practice, kids” Kollias proceeds BLASTBEATING all over the palce

[@xedgeforeverx]

The DVD that this video comes from (George Kollias Extreme Metal Drumming) really changed the way I approached drumming. For instance he talks about quarter note kick drives in fills to make it sound more impactful and help keep timing. It was honestly something I never thought of and after a while started playing with the idea of kicks/cymbal accents in fills outside of just quarter notes. I highly recommend the DVD to all drummers not just metal drummers.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Fantastic info. Thanks!

[@Quake18]

first drum coach I ever had(from a metalcore band circa2000) gave me some awesome beginner advice: always have a kick stroke under any single cymbal hits. Its extremely obvious now for emphasis, but when I was an idiot it was helpful.

[@ConceptOfNoise]

7:01 he is changing hands cause he's playing a hammerblast, which is in contrast to the traditional blast easier to be played with the lead hand on the snare.

[@DeputatKaktus]

I can also recommend "I, Monarch" by Hate Eternal, with Derek Roddy on drums.

[@sipsikaljaantikainen6817]

Derek Roddy is a deity

[@friedrichmarkwat8341]

In one of your previous you were wondering about the sustainability of these extreme metal drummers. Well this guy has been doing it officially for over 20 years and he is still blasting like it's the year 2000. Such incredible talent!

[@JH_Phillips]

Still the best reaction video from Andrew Rooney. I always come back to this one. 😂

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks so much Jess! lol

[@robertb.4202]

Kollias is a purist. Two foot blast beats are considered as “cheating” in some circles. Kollias prefers only to do single foot blast beats.

[@UltraCasualPenguin]

But he does use two beaters per pedal.

[@mousepie]

@@UltraCasualPenguin ? No he doesn't? He uses regular singles on two kick drums

[@aggelakas]

George can blast at 280 bpm with one foot, there's a video showing him going from 260 bpm to 280 and it's crazy fun. He was also a teacher at Athens Conservatory, so he has an academic background in many genres. There is a video of him saying that he went to many orthopedics with his pedals, and tried to find the best way to play fast without him destroying his feet.

[@annihilationss8598]

Best drum reacter, best memes, class video pal!

[@mlord692]

So I saw the george kolias video first, then In the recommend thingy underneath I see your video first, I click on it knowing who george is and how good he is. I've followed Nile since they're early days. And watching this guy see george play and seeing his enjoyment of drumming at some of its finest levels was a joy for me. I'm a drummer myself and when I first saw/heard nile I bout lost it...

[@tuomaskojo7671]

You should check out John Longstreth from Origin. Staring from the abyss drum cam is just something else.

[@metaldahlberg88]

Definitely need to cover John Longstreth at some point!

[@tomthomas9910]

Pressure swivel technique no real towed to heal heel to toe movement you have to find a sweet spot on the footboard down till the beater slightly comes back from the head, like twisting the wrist not the arm , some krank up the springs , some have a bounce feel to them ,like when you do double strokes into almost a buzz roll, start slow"" most give up" until they get the motion.of it but to master it fast and consistently, many will never achieve that" finding the balance on your footboard is like finding the balance on your drumstick with two fingers letting the drumstick balance in your finger so you can blast beat without much effort what the drumstick work for you just like the drum pedal

[@tomthomas9910]

This video is at least 15 years old

[@patrickvangelder1784]

Do not know why people are surprised one has not heard of George K. There are a gazillion drummers from the jazz world that i do not know. No one is equally invested in everything at the same time. I believe George has stretched it to the extent when it comes to b.p.m. At least of the known drummers out there, ...cause there’s always that one kid out there in someone basement outdoing every known artist. But yeah, George is something of a standard. At least for now.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yeah that always cracks me up. Whoever is forefront in a genre will seem like a household name/player. Not so. Thanks for understanding Patrick!!!

[@patrickvangelder1784]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Cheers mate, ....

[@whereismysonicantfindhim1816]

Their are plenty of faster drummers out there(not in basements btw, also not kids). George is still a legend though.

[@Lastshadow94]

If you think Kollias has maxed tempo, you should look up Spencer Prewett from Archspire. He has stuff at 350+

[@patrickvangelder1784]

@@Lastshadow94 I know the stuff Spencer does. Yes, he is faster .... in short bursts. Yet, ..... I will stop there......

[@berodalf]

had a chance to see him live with Nile a few years back, one of his kick pedals broke during the show. He played the rest of the show with one pedal like a champ, I couldn't hear the difference!

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

Derek roddy is another monster player in this kind of wheelhouse. He was up for the dream theater position along with mangini etc.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes need to get to him!

[@mattvanelli817]

George Fucking Kollias. Dude is an absolute monster. My favorite drummer. Glad you finally checked him out!

[@liamdalton9498]

Andrew I've gotta thank you for moments like 3.05, it's bits like this that make your videos that bit more unique, and they're also funny as fuck. 😂👌

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA! Glad you dig it Liam :)

[@briankeightly3361]

george you are the man, i never heard anything as fast and precise , i thought i was a good double bass drummer, you take it to another level!!!!

[@Compendyum]

Ah yes, the "Single Foot God" GK. Give Kollias a single pedal, and he hill play what other 90% of the drummers can play with a double one.

[@ryanluoma6077]

I pretty good on single foot (heal/toe) pulling off "double bass" sounding beats but what he does is pretty freaking amazing!

[@UltraCasualPenguin]

He uses duals (two beaters/pedal).

[@Compendyum]

@@UltraCasualPenguin Do you even watch his videos? He can reach insane bmp's using only his right foot, hence the nickname...

[@UltraCasualPenguin]

@@Compendyum Yes, with two beaters per pedal.

[@petenas4404]

This guy is obviously mesmerized by the footwork!!lol

[@soundsymmetrystudioGR]

Been playing with George since 2001 in dark metal band NIGHTFALL. Except one of the best drummers on extreme metal, he is also playing on Jazz/Fusion bands and projects and moreover he is AN EXTREMELY SUPER-COOL PERSON!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for the info

[@brandoncrimmins6296]

George’s foot technique is actually incredibly unique. I’ve not seen any other drummers use it. But damn it if it doesn’t work him!

[@vhugoaguiar]

He's also a very good funk/jazz drummer

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

No he's not. I refuse to believe it!

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH3IXqSsqN5qZ7M believe it ;)

[@AudiophileTubes]

George is beyond AMAZING! The evolution of drumming!

[@hliastsrv4370]

Best drummer ever. Proud to be Greek!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Nice!

[@MrDeez1111]

I toured for 2 years with George and Nile. He takes his craft very serious and is known by any who is anyone in the Death Metal scene. Listen to any Nile song and your mind will expand!! Metal!!!

[@nmac3718]

U should watch Lars from Metallica just for a laugh

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Good ole Lars. Legend!

[@nmac3718]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums in his own right yes but also a disappointment to the drumming community hes just too lazy

[@KalebHayes]

Lmao

[@thecrazynoemad]

Hahahahaha noooooo

[@jamesturley1980]

Slowest thrash drummer in the world!

[@wrsamson]

I'm so glad you did a Kollias video he has been my favorite drummer for years. Those single leg blast beats are unreal. This song is off his solo release, to me though his best work is with Nile, check them out if you have time!

[@gulobramblebush]

Haha George is insane, what a beast!! It's incredible what the human (is he though?) body is capable of. Also, I keep laughing my ass off by the memes 😂😂👍

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Hey Mischa! Thanks for the great feedback!!!

[@PROTEUS_SEER-OF-EONS]

Kollias also races motorcycles and is a highly trained well rounded musician. Pretty solid hero to have.

[@hugeackman7524]

Great reaction to a mind blowing drummer

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Mike!

[@valentinvelevski2133]

This is his solo album, in which he plays every instrument. But he is also the DRUMMER of NILE. And that BAND is one of the most brutal and unique in the DEATH METAL scene. He is playing on the last six albums for the Band. Every album from that band is AWESOME. \m/

[@dimitrisgoktsis5702]

George once told me that his doctor had told him that the swivel technique could damage his knees. I hope you are well George. The beast's knees are not hurting!!!

[@blppt]

I'm not sure there is a way to play at this speed, constantly touring, and not eventually have health problems.

[@dimitrisgoktsis5702]

@@blppt If you can stay loose I think that is possible 😊!But at 240 bpm...?

[@blppt]

@@dimitrisgoktsis5702 Kollias has songs where he hits 260bpm with Nile, IIRC.

[@dimitrisgoktsis5702]

@@blppt i know my friend.The "240 bpm" it's only an example

[@mikes7707]

I’m so relieved when people’s first reaction is laughter, because that’s all I could do after watching this. How can someone think in that type of meter? Amazing.

[@stockholmthaw7352]

He's from my hometown! I've played with 4 of his students, all beasts on the double bass, as expected. They all had only good things to say about him.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I bet!

[@ErikSchultekdrums]

Thanks for doing this video. I had the same reaction when I first saw George live! I enjoyed your reaction as the video progressed lol. As a drummer myself I could relate to your reaction

[@brutaldudeski]

I have a pair of George's signature axis pedals and I actually had him sign the pedal for me at a nile show. He noticed I put skateboard grip tape on my pedal board and casually mentioned that he would probably grind his feet off if he had something abrasive on his pedals because of his foot technique XD

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yeah i remember JoJo Mayer saying he used to put coca cola on his pedals to make them slippery

[@opiumdennis7249]

That was unbelievably amazing.... holy crapamoley.... incredible

[@Viskrut]

Yes! Finally! Great reaction! His jazzy stuff is also good, but make sure to check out livesessions from Nile when they play Kafir!, for example.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you!

[@jamesoshiro3181]

Left foot: need any help? Right nah I got this 🎉😮

[@JohnSmith-tl6jh]

So not only does he slay the drums but dances at the same time...

[@heyzeushoards1405]

Kollias is a colossal talent. Props for not only using kickboxer gifs but a bloodsport one too. Big jcvd fan.

[@TheDjentleman77]

Yeah, George is a speedfreak! 🤯🤘🏻 Be sure to check out anything by David Diepold, he’s crazy as well.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Will do! Love your YT handle by the way :)

[@TheDjentleman77]

Haha! Thanks. 😊 I’m all about the chugs! 😉😬🤘🏻

[@kevinjfeeney77]

Love David's cover of Conjuring the Dead!

[@kamyarkarimi3652]

Saw him live he dindt make any mistake no rim no stik on stik was f*%^# perfect best drummer i have saw live he is a true beast

[@milti_hades]

Proud to be greek 😉 greek gods are 13 plus kollias, happy new year to everyone 😊

[@netrioter]

His right foot is faster than most drummers that use both feet to go over 200 bpm

[@randy12ism]

If you love watching drummers switching hand during blastbeats, you need to check David Diepold, especially his Cryptosy's drum cover or kingborn from Fleshgod Apocalypse

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Randy!

[@gSWG3R]

I second this. David Diepold is wild. He's now Obscura's drummer.

[@Zed-gb4zf]

GEORGE KOLLIAS is the best out there! He is a beast!

[@BJ-gy8xv]

George Kollias is an absolute monster! Your reaction was priceless! ^^ Would love to see you react to David Diepold, Krimh, Max Kolesne, Ken Bedene, Janne Jaloma, John Longstreth, Simon Schilling. Just to name a few. :-* Keep up the good work, i just hit the subscribe button.

[@Silentghos]

WOW. I wasn’t sure where the song was gonna go then double bass madness. Amazing 👌🏻

[@wayofenergy]

Andrew, you go funny when you’ve had lots of coffee! ☕️

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA!

[@genebrohan2401]

Be that as it may guys like george and derrek roddy are awesome artists expanding this art form.they are legit drummers

[@badumtsss6210]

Isnt it cool how people are capable of some incrediblly cool sh*t. Pretty sure his reaction is the reaction of us all when we first heard this :D impossible footwork

[@ldmb1966]

Just seeing George's feet makes me laugh. He's so impossibly godly that it makes us mortals laugh

[@badumtsss6210]

@@ldmb1966 but seeing experienced drummers do the same thing is even funnier :D

[@SarahAParis]

I am going to be seeing George Kollias in concert with Nile in February!🤘😍🤘Really excited about it!

[@nikgasparinatos8532]

George is an absolute beast! How about Fransesco Paoli from Fleshgod Apocalypse playing The Violation live?

[@arielatom68a56]

I saw Nile live 11 years ago, and it remains one of my favorite live shows ever. They're nowhere near my favorite band (I'm not really a big tech death guy), but they just had a damn good time with a fair amount of variety by genre standards... and of course, George Kollias was a big part of what made that show special.

[@TylerAFE]

Opinion, the speed doesn’t make him the goat. The power doesn’t make him the goat. The accuracy and precision make him the goat.

[@twelvelookslike]

I always thought his accuracy and precision was not all that good to be honest

[@savitelseofficial7751]

no the goat makes him the goat ://

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes he's a machine!

[@gamefreak249]

I don't know why, but this particular video of him didn't have me that impressed. I mean, yeah his blasts are fast as HELL, and the accuracy is definitely nuts... but I don't know, it just didn't do it for me? To me. watching someone like Alex Rudinger is 1000x more entertaining and impressive. I haven't seen many videos of Koliais so maybe this one is just a bad example? I'd like to watch more videos of his to get a better idea. But in my opinion, doing 16th note fills around the snare and two rack toms isn't THAT fun to watch.

[@TylerAFE]

@@gamefreak249 100% I really don’t like him that much as far as music goes, but he’s nuts as a drummer. Rudinger, sastry, Troy Wright are my personal favorites

[@badumtsss6210]

Your face man, the look of shock and awe xD ahahahah Fr tho, George'a one song is the amount of drumming some people have in their entire dyscographies xD in 20 years of career xD

[@n4rf645]

George Kollias is to "Drummer reacts" as Jinjer is to "Vocal Coach reacts".

[@scosstard3542]

With Tony Laureano and Derek Roddy, he is one of the drummers that tremendously elevated the level of Death Metal drumming in the 2000's, even though he came a bit later than the 2 others. Crushing speed and power, with impeccable technique, his drumming is just insane. I know you privilege Patreon picks but a reaction to Kevin Paradis: Sensory Amusia - Pain would be interesting. We can see some flam accents, during blast beats while changing hand. The latest extreme metal drumming video that literally blew my mind.

[@RagnarRipper]

Kollias is a beast! Because he grooves at insanely high speeds. Went to a clinic of his once, he talked about the swivel "technique" and explained that it was something he just started doing, but it's been taking a toll on his knees, because it really messes with the joints. Don't try and copy the swivel, it's not a technique and it's better to learn to do it without the speed. He practices for hours to do it less. Shame he's too fast for his camera's framerate too. Awesome drummer!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great info!

[@AndrewNeighbours]

New to the channel and love the videos! I know this video is old now but I’m gonna throw in my two cents on George Kollias. Dudes been playing since he was 12 or 13 (he’s now 45) and he’s completely self taught. UNREAL. A machine.

[@Guitarded4life1]

The comedic meme timing is on par with Kollias’ timing lol

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Elite Meme-ing! HAHA

[@tjombom]

Thank you so much, Andrew! 6:58 - That was fun :-)))

[@animalblundetto6510]

Also on a side note. You should check out George kolias side jazz band when he's not doing death metal

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA.... oh dear...

[@ianw5663]

Love the reactions to one of the absolute gods of blast, George Kollias! Your face basically mirrored mine the first time I saw this video. The single foot blasting, the crazy swivel technique, the casual hand switch on the snare beats - there is a reason Kollias is one of the most sought after session guys in metal!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

He's a monster Ian!

[@Postflight_Icarus]

Eloy Casagrande is at it again with a new cover of Metallica’s “Battery”. You have to see it, there are no adequate words....

[@wojpm2000]

😮Wow!!! I am surprised that you never heard of George Kollias from Nile, that is mind-blowing 🤯in itself!!! ❤🎉😅

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Plenty of drummers all of us have never heard of