Archspire - Remote Tumour Seeker - Drum Cover

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Oh well, where should i start…
Learning this song have been such a pain in the ass, it was much more difficult than expected and I was so close to giving up learning it after the first 3 days, but then something just happened and out of nowhere did I got such flow, so I kept practising it and 2 weeks later did I finally had a take I was happy with. Learning a Archspire song like this have been a milstone and on my cover-list for a long time and I’m so stoked with the results, this is hands down the most difficult song I have recorded so far. I lost 2kg the last week of practising it since there was a few hot sessions those days haha..
Hope you will enjoy it guys, if you have any qustions just let me know, I try to answer all the questions I get.
As always is this a one-take recording and mixed by Douglas Hammarstam
List of my gear:
Drumkit: Tama Starclassic B/B
*8x6
*10x6,5
*12x7
*14x12
*16x14
*22x18
Evans Drumheads
Top: UV2 Coated
Bottom: EC resonant
The Snare: Tama Starphonice Brass 14x6, Evans Hybrid on top and Evans Hazy 300 on the bottom and Puresound 30 snare wires.
Drumsticks: Promark TX2BW
Cymbals Left to right:
Meinl Byzance Brilliant China 18"
Meinl Byzance Medium Hats 14" Brilliant
Meinl Byzance Medium-Thin Crash 18" Brilliant
Meinl M-Series 8" Bell
Meinl Byzance Brilliant Splash 8"
Meinl M-series 8" Bell (a whole second lower in pitch compared to my other M-series bell)
Meinl Byzance Medium Crash 20" Brilliant
Meinl MB20 Soundwawe Hats 14"
Meinl Byzance Brilliant 20" China
Meinl Soundcaster Custom Mega Bell 22" Ride (Sand blasted)
Meinl Classics Custom 16" and 18" Trash chinas (stack)
Cameras:
Gopro 4 Silver
Gopro 5
Gopro 6
Canon 600D (Dslr)
Recording Gear:
Presonus AudioBox 1818 VSL Interface (8 channels)
Presonus D8 Interface (8 channels)
"Old" Behringer mixer (6 channels)
Drum microphones: AKG Drum Set Session I, as well a few microphones such as Shure SM57, Audix I5, Audix D6, Sennheiser E614, Sennhesier E604 and oktava MK 012 Ovearheads
Roland TM-2 Modul and Ontrigger triggmics
DAW: Studio One 2 PRO
Macbook Pro 2014
Shure SE535 In-ears
Hardware:
Pearl Icon Rack DR503C
PCX100 and PCX200 Clamps
Pearl CH-930 and CH-1030B Cymbal Boom Arms
Pearl D-2500BR Drum Throne
H2000 Eliminator Hi-hat Stand
Meinl Laptop Stand.
I proudly endorse:
*Meinl Cymbals
*Promark Drumsticks
*Vratim Drum Shoes
*Czarcie Kopyto Pedals
*Ontriggers

[@arandommaggot4963]

How anyone can cover an Archspire song with a smile on their face is beyond me, and those Dirk blasts tho

[@erockcuyler8172]

Not dirks his own

[@aditwani6562]

​@@erockcuyler8172they're a variation of the same concept

[@arandommaggot4963]

@@erockcuyler8172 damn, a year late into this comment, but yeah I just noticed lol

[@julianmccarthy5957]

Dirk blasts are flam accents…what he’s doing is Rflam, left tap, left tap, right tap…that’s why you only see his right hand doing the flam part on the cymbal…if he were doing flam paradiddles the hands would alternate from right to left…

[@Nottsy83]

He's actually in the midst of a stroke but muscle memory just took over

[@yeetyee7066]

What the absolute hell. Pretty much one of the most underrated metal drummers right now.

[@WyattStav]

Onii San I second this.

[@KholmDrums]

Onii San Thank you so much man, i really appreciate it!

[@drew_on_drums]

I third this as well. You are fucking insane dude

[@caixiuying8901]

lots of good metal drummers out there but Adam Björk is definitely underrated af

[@robertshields9410]

You need to watch a few drum play throughs of Infant Annhilator.

[@Sam-np9xe]

bro that was some of the tightest playing i have ever seen.

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks a ton buddy!!

[@danthemanmillan]

playing like this should be illegal

[@KholmDrums]

I actually agree with you haha..

[@TheMuhahaa]

I turned my VPN on as soon as it started just in case it is

[@bcarp3]

I knew the comments on this would be hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂

[@oppressorb7196]

@@TheMuhahaa nice one haha

[@666lasher]

I agree, too brutal for KZbin.

[@YourAverageBlocke]

4 years late to this awesome channel. Man i gotta say , send now for the Archspire drummer audition

[@0oChugChug0o]

That's exactly what brought me here 🤘

[@moonboogien8908]

He looks like he's havin' a good-old time!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeee!!!

[@KholmDrums]

Ohh yeaaah buddy!

[@embryonicanomaly671]

Adam the type of guy to call 911 and ask them what their emergency is

[@KholmDrums]

LOOL

[@Stephen0]

LOLOLOL!

[@DEFMEDL666]

Hahaha!!

[@RoshanMachayya]

Hands down one of the best drum covers on the internet today! Stellar work!

[@KholmDrums]

Roshan C Machayya Oh woooow buddy thank you so much!!

[@michael_angelo]

The ghost snares in that bridge section are mic’d so perfectly.

[@joshuaquinlan2091]

Dude that alternating blast is so awesome! I can't believe how much speed and power you got out of that. Fantastic cover mate! Keep it up!

[@KholmDrums]

Joshua Quinlan Thanks a ton man! I was surprise myself haha! Turned out sooo gooood! I sure will!

[@WyattStav]

Another awesome video! Great work man! This mix sounded sick too.... also dig the new lighting 😱😱😱😱

[@KholmDrums]

Wyatt buddy!! Thank you so much! Douglas really got the mix so well this time and glad you liked the lightning as well! Got another pair of stands for the softboxes i use so they came a bit higher up!

[@BrianOfAteionas]

Awe is not a common emotion for me. How have I gone the last 4 years without seeing this. Incredible man. Great style and made it look like child's play.

[@Sabroe_ffs]

It's that time of the month where I come to watch this video... Love the way you interpret Spencer's switch blast!

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so much bud! I really appreciate it!

[@Sabroe_ffs]

@@KholmDrums You're welcome! As a bass player, you really learn you appreciate great drummers!

[@toKsyKmosh]

Now you got the chance! Archspire is looking for a new drummer!

[@Philipp_Thielen_510]

Literally the sickest cover I've seen, the pure joy and energy is amazing to see

[@KholmDrums]

Thaaanks a bunch my friend!

[@CoreyAllgood]

Moar casserole when?

[@absence7445]

The way you interpret the switch blasts is fucking brilliant, well done!

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks a ton buddy!

[@harrydunnson237]

The “hell “ cover was my favorite , prob watched 1000 times , this .. this takes it 🤟🏻

[@KholmDrums]

Huuuuge thanks dude! I really appreciate it!

[@steveedwards4635]

LOVE that PHAT, old school tuning! Drums sound like CANNONS! Execution was cocky, audacious and appropriately savage! Legit AF!🔥😎🤙🏾💪🏾💯

[@ibanwez]

You are incredible. It’s a pleasure to see how relaxed you are - great job, I’m extremely jealous.

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so much for checking it out man, I really appreciate it, as well your nice words!

[@Eyeofdajjal]

Is that swivel technique on snare? Jesus f. Christ. This is by far the most relaxed and professional cover I’ve seen, and I’ve seen way more than I thought there were good drummers for that style. I’ll be damned. Impressive would be an understatement, but I think you know that…

[@prismaticc_abyss]

I wanted to request an archspire sing, but here you are playing one

[@KholmDrums]

Oooh yeaaah!

[@Aaron-er3xx]

ADAM! Archspire needs you, brother.

[@itiswhatitis141]

yeah...this is wild man... certainly one of the best drummers ive seen

[@KholmDrums]

Huuuge words, thank you so much buddy!

[@hagalaz793]

dude warms up with some Necrophagist and Nile....that maniacal drum grin though...having too much fun

[@AlexNourse52]

Dude, you're a beast...

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you Alex! Feels like i'm free from a curse after releasing this one hahaha...

[@AlexNourse52]

@@KholmDrums Yeah sure is one hell of a song to play and you got it down. 👌

[@TheMetalMarci]

I’ve been coming back to this video of yours for 2+ years now and I’m honestly still completely blown away by it Please do a tutorial of the blast beat part or give us another Archspire cover Cheers from Hungary, buddy

[@yuelliott9960]

My wrist tendon hurts watching this. Siiiiiiiiiiiiiick (Still watching)

[@DreamingInSlowMotion]

Same.... Especially since his snare sounds like it's probably a little loose

[@drummersin5735]

老師也來留言了~!!😆

[@nathantavares6488]

Next drummer of the Archspire

[@GunDrummer]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuckkkkk

[@KholmDrums]

Thaaaanks for watching buddy!

[@DarthWinterMadness]

When's an Archspire Gun Cover? 🤔😛 Cheers from France! 🍻🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@slybeat420]

@@DarthWinterMadness he needs multiple types of guns firing at different speeds tho hahaha

[@randyalakas7260]

@@slybeat420 it just going to ww3 at that point

[@abstractvectors1283]

As of now I'm like 8-9 videos in watching the latest auditions...this is 4 years ago and your the only one Ive seen that even REMOTELY looks like your having a good time lol!

[@gorehammer42o]

This is absolute domination of an instrument. Bravo sir. 🤘

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you Jacob!

[@gorehammer42o]

@@KholmDrums blew my fuckin mind hole brother.

[@heavyprogressive76]

Well said bro haha

[@MasonLCook]

Guitarist here. Heard this song. Heard monster drums. Took a peek. Found living metal metronome. Respects drums moar.

[@Saisei92]

I find it insane you’re only at 28k subs. One of the best KZbin drummers for sure.

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks a ton man! Would love if you wanted to share my videos and help me out, that would for sure make my day!

[@The_Tarmaster]

Kick tone sounds dope

[@KytexEdits]

Your drummer face is the best dude! I can't drum right now for complicated reasons but your drum face actually makes me nostalgic, there's nothing quite like drumming because it's so much fun and it completely grabs all your focus, you're so "in the zone".

[@bassic6959]

This sort of music is only fun when it's tight. This is. And it shows you have a smile on your face.

[@TempleOfFive]

amazing man... you know they're looking for a drummer now ;)

[@olekacf4029]

How are you not in an A-list Death metal/Deathcore band already like damn. The whole world needs to witness this insanity

[@KholmDrums]

Would be sick to play in a Deathcore band one day!

[@Drummerfy]

2:53 Never thought I’d see the day someone literally dances behind the kit LOL

[@KholmDrums]

Drummerfy Hahahah always ready with them moves booiii!

[@Drummerfy]

Adam Björk 🤣 keep pumping these covers out brotha! ❤️

[@Clambam]

I’ve never played or even really thought about playing drums in my life but video alone is making me want to learn. You are so god damn good it’s fun as hell to watch. I never even really cared much for this genre of music till now.

[@triros3494]

Damn wiht a Archspire cover you really reached the masterclass of drumming! The only thing thats left now is something like "The Husk" form the new Rings of Saturn album

[@KholmDrums]

Triros Thanks buddy! Yeah that would for sure be a challenge!

[@joelmartin3213]

For all the people that put their thumbs down I’d like to see you play this shit Because he knocked it out of the park

[@elierbonilla230]

Awesome cover dude! Those alternating blast are on point!

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so much buddy!

[@100brokensticks]

@@KholmDrums Are you doing a gravity blast with your left hand during those alternating blast beats?

[@tigershark996]

Why not do that little crossover thing when doing the alternating blast? Isn’t it the whole point of alternating blasts to share the load between hands?

[@dreadedpresence2110]

Holy smokes dude, this is some next level stuff!

[@BurnTheNuance]

It's awesome to see how just straight up happy you are to be able to pull this shit off. Killer cover man. Truly some next level shit and it's definitely a milestone in any extreme drummers bucket list. Crazy shit dude your cover and Greg A. Smith's are easily the cleanest on the net. Rest up and spend that time considering doing a Cattle Decap cover, ;). Cheers.

[@KholmDrums]

BurnTheNuance Thank you so much man, i worked so hard with this one and almost gave up learning it all haha.. i really appreciate it!! Hmmm... we’ll see about that! ;)

[@HybridSpektar]

​@@KholmDrumsexplains why you're so happy. You successfully played it without giving up! Good job!

[@KholmDrums]

@@HybridSpektar You see, when you find the flow and have full controll of everything, that is just a feeling which is indescribable.

[@bassic6959]

I don't know exactly why but I love coming back to just watch this again. I just love hearing some of the patterns on the drums they sound really awesome

[@KholmDrums]

Awesome man! I feel you though, I like to watch other drum videos as well rather than the original track sometimes!

[@JawnCoffee]

Hey guy... They're looking for a drummer.

[@PERPowns]

I've been watching a lot of the auditions and this guy is probably better than the others I have seen. He should submit an audition!

[@18hot30]

@@PERPowns he did, he added the hashtag, that's how i found him

[@SpessartGeist]

@@PERPowns Nah, he's the drummer for the band Allt, they are just getting started to get onto the bigger stage. I think he won't want to let them down

[@JoeyThePhantom]

Maybe this video is for the audition :D thats why he made it :D

[@IncipientClinic]

Not only an incredible display but clearly a man loving what he does. You have no idea how much that captures the audience. Nothing wrong with being serious but nothing takes music to another level when you see a musician truly enjoy his craft.

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so much! I always like to watch other drummers having fun and i feel like, why should you hold back a smile when you really feel it haha! Glad you enjoyed it buddy!

[@evannicholson8379]

In-fucking-credible… wow. The technique for the quick blast beats is very interesting, innovative. Great stuff \m/

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so much Evan! I appreciate it!

[@twistymcfistysback]

When a bands drummers puts his all in and its just fun a fun warm up to play for someone else.

[@KholmDrums]

Oh no dude, this was a challenge for me, I do smile and I enjoy the music, but it was for sure tough to learn and play!

[@twistymcfistysback]

@@KholmDrums Ok fair enough, but I have to say, Prewett is close to his limit while there is no way you are :) Great stuff!

[@GregASmithh]

I’m mad now cause I’m not the only one who covered this! Good job!

[@KholmDrums]

Greg A. Smith Dude you are a beast! I’ve seen your cover a few times now! Thank you!

[@HAST0408]

Absolutely astounding!

[@grant242]

Gotta watch this video at least twice a day

[@KholmDrums]

Dude really! Thank you so much for the support! I really appreciate it!

[@rayzor07]

I fell in love with this song just because your drumming was so tight!!! My life feels whole now!

[@matiassender2502]

Damn, seriously, you are a beast! Greetings from Argentina 🤘🏻

[@fer.guitar]

Ojala tuvieramos uno asi por aca lpm jaja

[@rafaelalamilla5583]

I spent the first 3min of this song in utter awe... the composer of this song is a madman. Great work as always Adam!

[@KholmDrums]

I know, it's freaaaking crazy! Thank you!!

[@TBContent24]

did you turn on cheats for this

[@KholmDrums]

Hahaha! Nah just a bunch of energy drinks.. !

[@mars_hikes967]

@@KholmDrums Yeah, the old stuff from the seventies, with the name "Pervitin". Didn't know that you can drink this, but I am happy to learn, LOL

[@Tr0llmannen]

@@mars_hikes967 Just nerding out here, but Pervitin was used by Nazi Germany during WWII and then discontinued after a year or so because the crash afterwards rendered the soldiers useless. :) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamphetamine ...aaaaanyway, great drumming as always! Those bass drum bursts are insane. Keep up the good work and cheers from Germany.

[@mars_hikes967]

@@Tr0llmannen They stocked this stuff until the seventies according to the german wikipedia. It was used in the army of the GDR/DDR as well. I maintain my position that you would need to dehydrate RedBull/Monster to get up to this speed :)

[@Unknownusername1004]

@@KholmDrums that actually worked? Energy drinks always just made my legs to jittery especially single strokes when it's mostly ankles

[@Kyle_Evers]

Youre insane man, taking on a song like this and nailing it is crazy

[@vladmihalca6402]

hasn't even started and it's already good

[@Whatmattersmarshall]

I love the look of pure joy in his face

[@KholmDrums]

Marshall T. Thanks man! Always having a blast behind the kit!

[@dakman9442]

I’m late to this party but holy shit this is a FLAWLESS cover bro. Keep it up my bruddah! 🤘🏼🙏

[@KholmDrums]

Huge thanks man!

[@freakinsweet830]

Adam. I want you to know your progression through the years has been so great to see. Your perseverance has boggled my mind. You deserve every bit of success coming your way. Thanks for being you!

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so freaking much for being around for such a long time! I really appreciate it!

[@sdoieqwfjhweoiuhasdo]

1:05 😯😯😯

[@jamiedotexe]

Lots of energy in this video! You definitely looked like you hads lots of fun. Love your drum kit. That snare... dialed in perfectly. This was an insane cover. 🤟

[@chrisjoao2174]

Well guess who needs a drummer now

[@sharimorrow]

One of my favorite drummers.

[@tokyosan1]

Archspire is now looking for a new drummer, you should give it a try!

[@slh5697]

absolute improvement of the hammer blast technique. super powerful

[@rosslansberg6323]

Spencer prewett the guy who made the drums for archspire lives in a different time realm. Watch him record live. If this shocked you, I warn you watching the original drummer will blast you 😂

[@drumsalot76]

There is smart science behind his kit. This guy literally figured out how to play at these insane speeds. 270-350Bpms. Never wearing out any part of the body that does. Wrist. Hands, forearms. Quads. Calf muscles, and ankles. It's all there. Knees. He has mastered a way of playing that is truly unique to him and him alone.

[@drumsalot76]

Spencer Prewitt of course. Adam is on a high level of playing himself. Prabobly 15 years younger than Spencer. He's the new, David Diepold.!

[@Laihoistheman]

Love that this is getting more attention because of arch looking for a bew drummer, hes already in Allt currently.

[@jackcafarella1062]

I can see why you said in DMs this was much harder than Hell... jesus. inspired to go play but quarantine's stopping me from getting to my kit :(

[@KholmDrums]

Jack Cafarella You’ll get back soon man, it was for sure a challenge for me haha!

[@bottomfeeder2060]

You are definitely a master of your craft my friend, Spencer Prewett would be proud, Flawless absolutely flawless!!!

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks buddy!! Really glad to hear that!

[@marcomoscoso7402]

Archspire new 2024 drummer?

[@borzydar1196]

came here to comment that

[@williamtuma928]

😱this is how I IMAGINE I can play. Insane! So CLEAN. Remarkable.

[@oppressorb7196]

I'm wondering if he still comes across tracks where he's like: HOLY that DRUMMING!!!.. Or does sound everything too easyon this skill level?

[@KholmDrums]

Hahaha all the time! But i do like to challenge myself

[@mikejordan8248]

Well for me, there's always certain parts of songs that are/can be challenging, but if you practice enough, everything you play should be pretty easy to do. If that makes sense.

[@TupDigital]

@@mikejordan8248 yea but you're Michael Jordan and he's Adam Björk. For the rest of us, life is different. P.s. you really shouldnt have treated Chamillionaire so despicably.

[@watchlistenlearn]

FleshGodApocalypse. The Agony album is a killer Album

[@alexkramer8191]

He looks so relaxed it’s ridiculous

[@igor.meh.design]

who else its watching videos for the archspireaudition?

[@TheSeaUponUs]

Holy shit. Those blast beats are incredible!

[@KholmDrums]

The Sea Upon Us Thank you!

[@mrdayz06]

Archspire looking for a new drummer 👀

[@CjDrums]

This is still my favorite cover youve done. Archspire’s drummer is insane and you are too!

[@jonasklinkhammer7395]

Hehe, nice one As I (and probably others) requested

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you for watching Jonas!

[@bobbybeatZ949]

Love the cymbal work at then with the splash bell thing!! Amazing.

[@ollaitsrealgood]

Archspire needs a drummer. I repeat... *Archspire needs a drummer.* You should audition.

[@ps-em4nz]

takes weeks to learn one song, milestone to learn a archspire song, imagine learning a whole set touring that shit :|

[@lunafiguereo5710]

Bro I'm lost for words....and you had F....Fun doing it!!! Hands down! You conquered the world my man. Hands down !

[@KholmDrums]

Always have such a blast while playing drums haha! Thaaaanks!

[@yannickb6332]

23 people have down syndrome. What an incredible play through man. Great job

[@KholmDrums]

Yannick B Thank you!

[@Leynad778]

Awesome and I hope you will be their next drummer🤩

[@neonblack211]

wow the way you do those constant 16 note blasts (where the hands and feet are the same) is impressive, tighter than a ducks arse. Infact this whole thing was a clinical display, amazing

[@KholmDrums]

Thaaanks man!

[@tomasguerrero438]

You the man, I thought there weren't anyone like Alex Rudinger, cause I love everything he is as a drummer and now I found another superb drummer that takes me there, you know, that solitary state of mind where the music takes control and takes you on a Celestial Voyage? There dude

[@lordgogo2686]

Nailed it very hard! Also it is always nice to see someone taking pleasure doing so.

[@KholmDrums]

Lord Gogo Thank you so much! Always having a blast behind the kit!

[@lordgogo2686]

@@KholmDrums these compliments are more than deserved. Keep on the good work and thanks for the video!

[@jonathansnell876]

Bloody hell this is impressive. Your versatility as a drummer and ability to play ultra technical stuff like this and then also just slamming deathcore (I'm thinking Emmure...) is great to watch!

[@tfwnoyandere]

ghahaha emmure dont slam homie

[@lastditch727]

This may very well be the greatest KZbin death metal drum cover I've ever seen.

[@KholmDrums]

That makes me happy to hear! Huge thanks!

[@samuelbalavoine5031]

That's the most accurate cover I've seen, your practice can be easely felt

[@KholmDrums]

Huge thanks man!

[@martensamulowitz347]

dude god damn! more from archspire this was absolutely epic

[@bassic6959]

that symbol work is just insane

[@BLUECIFER]

honestly bro, this is the most impressive video you've done, and that is saying A LOT. never cease to be amazing, that's why you're here.

[@Tutankamion196]

Not gonna lie, first time i heard Archspire, i was confused and lost, but after very few listens i finally listen to their rhythm. Archspire are awesome as is this video

[@KholmDrums]

They sure is! Thanks a ton buddy!

[@munirbarreto1775]

Awesome man... congrats for your job!!! Powerful and clean Strokes...oh my gosh!!

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks a ton man! Took me a while to get it down!

[@grant242]

God damn it!! I gotta play this twice everyday before work

[@xDreaMxPyr0x]

I love how you seem to be having SOOO much fun with this song in general. Adds to the cover that you are just enjoying the song. NICE!

[@KholmDrums]

What can i say, freaking love to play the drums haha! Thanks!

[@dylanwhitesockswatson]

Pure madness dude ! Love this album and love your drum cover of this song. outstanding !

[@KholmDrums]

Dylan Watson Thank you so much Dylan!