Aric Improta | "Karma Wheel" Drum Play-Thru (Night Verses)

This is a drum play through of my band Night Verses' single "Karma Wheel"
off of our new album "Every Sound Has A Color in the Valley of Night"
The album's first half is released this Friday (9/15/23)
Filmed by: Billy Catlin
Edited by: Kevin Garcia
Music by: Night Verses (Aric Improta, Nick DePirro & Reilly Herrera)
Released by: Equal Vision Records
Cymbals: Meinl
-19 & 20" Classics Custom Dark Crashes
-14" Byzance Traditional Medium Hi Hats
-10" Byzance Splash
-22" Soundcaster Fusion Powerful Ride
-16" Byzance Traditional China
-Bullet Stack
Drums / Hardware: Tama
-Tama Walnut Birch Star Classic (12, 14, 16, 22)
-Tama Bell Brass Snare 14"
-Iron Cobra P-Glide Double Pedal
Heads:
-My signature Art Beat Remo heads with a coated finish for Toms
-Emperor X coated for the snare
-Powerstroke 3 Clear for the kick drum
Electronic Pads:
Roland SPDS-x
Roland Octopad

[@xRamZx]

*looks at my drumkit in the corner* why can't you be like that

[@ludwigkicker]

Lol I was thinking the same! Diggin' on that bass drum. I need a link.

[@duv1982]

😂😂😂

[@JOSHISAZOMBIE]

😂

[@adrd208]

Thou shalt not covet another man's kit. If she's lonely, hit her!!😂😂

[@carlosmandingo2286]

I think what he’s saying is: “looks at his drum kit and is mad it’s not like this when he plays cuz Eric is such a beast”. 😂😂😂😂 I died laughing, let’s all keep practicing cuz this is inspiring!

[@cheesygorditacrunk]

The creativity he has across the kit is incredible. Love the song and drum work.

[@otterpoopie]

It’s really mesmerizing, lol. His dynamics are super loud, but goddamn he kills that kit with groove and placement that it makes you want more.

[@tijlvandermeulen3930]

The notes alternating between rim and stick at 0:30 = mind blown. IMO, it's "inventing" out-of-the-box stuff like this that make a drummer stand out. Kinda like Larnell Lewis' gated "ghost" hi hats (if you know, you know).

[@igorlemes1123]

the creativity in the section between 0:30 and 1:00 is off the charts. quite impressive, keep up the great work! 🔥

[@abassalari5131]

Nigh Verses: 3 Dudes, doing the work of a dozen while playing their instruments.

[@gawwyno1]

Lombardo, Duplantier, Dailor, Adler........and now "Improta", in my Drummer fav list 😍 such a great style

[@nooby971]

my fav drummers list looks almost identical to yours

[@Koffling]

No Blake Richardson love?! 😂

[@lefosg]

Pushing drums songwriting boundaries as always. Maybe even the best so far. You've put so many of your tricks in there. Masterpiece!

[@mqsack]

We are entering a new plateau of drumming and you sir are leading the charge! Musical. Brutal. Smart.

[@drumpetbass]

OK I've realized why this is blowing my mind: you have the same amazing technique of many avant garde/prog rock drummers (polyrhythm, time displacement, chops) but yet you groove SO HARD. Very unique to get both.

[@ThatMeansHesMad]

Baard Kolstad is quite similar in those regards. Freaking phenomenal

[@drumpetbass]

@@ThatMeansHesMad I agree!

[@monkeyfarm]

Quickly becoming one of my fav drummers! (Don't tell Danny)

[@alessandroborghese8148]

My god that kick sound.... every hit is like punching my soul

[@metalmossable]

You're incredible. Hands down the best drummer I've ever seen ! You're playing is equally as creative As it is brutal !👾🤘

[@tjn5150]

I’m exhausted just from watching this. Epic drumming as always.

[@jasonkiss]

Aric your stamina just unreal

[@jonesyDRUMZ]

That bridge section is just so groovy. Reilly holding it down as always and that change up to the accented China hits while still keeping that floor Tom groove was just 🤌🏻

[@kaibe5241]

Fucking love this song, because of the drums.

[@seekmore23]

As a drummer I must say - Aric, my man, you are in top 10.

[@JYoutubes10]

I've watched a lot of drum videos in my life and your playing really stands out. You do some wild stuff man! :D

[@fabiochristoforo]

Only one word: MONSTER. Cheers from Brazil, Aric!

[@Zimpwnify]

My brother in christ.... never stop doing what you're doing, please. The new album is incredible!

[@sexweightsproteinshakes]

Nice.

[@user-ul8pn9qu5t]

Kick ass awesome

[@iAMwReckLesss]

Unreal.

[@legendsofthebravebard]

The 3 of you guys are so equally matched... Nick's out of the box approach to guitars, Reilly's intricate low end harmonies, and your amazing percussion together make such crushing music of unprecedented brutality and beauty.

[@somebody302]

Insane... what an incredible and damn creative way to play the drums! please keep on going! 🤘🤯

[@7star7storm7]

There's people that can play the drums.. and there's*drummer's 🔥🤘

[@BrianTylerComposer]

dude that was SICK

[@MatChew75]

Night verses is on my list of new music to wrap my head round & your drummin. Your phenomenal. U like bozzio & coliuta!

[@shawnrae2952]

Good lord.

[@MatChew75]

Never heard your band before I'm glad I came upon this page. There's some amazing drumming Going on here. I'm hooked & locked in on this smorgasbord of flawless precision. Your a beast aric. Thanks

[@BadBoyClub]

Every time I watch Aric play it inspires me to learn something new

[@tbaoth]

Aric killing it as always 🤟🤙

[@Crimson350]

New album is incredible, you guys smashed it

[@ericlucci2829]

how the fuck do you write and remember something like this?? easily one of the best in the world.

[@darrenwhite8959]

Good lord. Aric is so good he inspires me to want to woodshed for 10 hours a day, while also making me want to never play again since I'll never be anywhere near this good. Such a beast, and such a great new album. Love it.

[@lastditch727]

Even Danny Carey would be impressed with the thought put into these parts. A monumental effort to say the least.

[@beefteeth3439]

Your creativity and skill are out of this world, man.

[@soorenamuaythai7858]

😍عشق من کیه😍

[@Ty91681]

I absolutely love your style! Incredible blend of skill, creativity and musicality. Drumming doesn't get much better than this.

[@masongalvan1666]

A machine

[@RandomdudefromBoston]

My jaw dropped and stayed that way the whole video. This was amazing.

[@carryingfire286]

Top tier, man. Truly incredible.

[@timwindsor03]

Freaking incredible brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible day. Much love and RESPECT

[@davidernst6781]

My brain is officially blended, incredible!😍

[@kylehenderson8408]

the double kick with the ride 🔥 the hi hat symbol combo 🔥 the rim hits with the tricks 🔥 technical fills 🔥 so much movement, so much fire 🔥🔥🔥 unreal. heavy, groovy, funky, freakin just fun to watch what a pleasure thank you!!!!

[@romaingauthier6967]

Tellement hate de le voir en 1ere partie de Tool au printemps!!!

[@redd_axis]

🔥

[@riskymusicgames]

amazing!!!

[@luisda1388]

Fucking beast!🤘

[@PeeDeeJay]

Man I’ve really loved the first part of this double album. Thank you for sharing.

[@IronMan-nb7vg]

like it 💪

[@l0af_o]

I aspire to have this precision on the kit my god

[@niteshpokhrel5655]

i just love you man

[@orionburkiett2293]

My mind was ripped to shreds 🤯🤯🤯 some of the tastiest drum playing I've seen EVER! YOU ARE THE MASTER PLAYER!

[@brettdykema4902]

Aric, you motivate me to get behind my kit and jam all the time. Your creativity and power is pure gold. Thank you! New album is killer! Keep rockin' brother.

[@kellyvoelkel8442]

I don't know if Aric really understands how much be stands out like a sore thumb amogst the drumming community. The guy is a beautiful phraser musically. Inspiring and no one quite like him!

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Beautifully said

[@bronsontolliver9027]

That flat footed speed is ungodly.

[@user-kf1kq7de6q]

Это потрясающе! Каждый раз поражаюсь таланту и профессионализму!🤘🤯

[@danflak2370]

So amazing to watch you create this! Inspiring and just freaking awe-struck !!

[@RajatSagarrhythm]

🔥🔥🔥

[@caseyferry1615]

Hell yeah man!! Killing it🤘

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love your work!!

[@masonwhitted7822]

Masterpiece!

[@tbaudio3310]

Yo... this song is huge. Love it.

[@Bosski2137]

This is great 😮❤❤❤

[@adrd208]

Bravo!!!!!! Excelsior!!!!

[@michaelkaleda4068]

Beast

[@nituldas9884]

absolute monster 💯💥

[@heartbeatsdrum]

I love that opening groove so much. Can't wait for the new album dude.

[@felixthefearless1886]

Love the creativity

[@mrhockeymetalguy]

insane, what an artist

[@momma_goose]

Well done - seriously - well done. You guys are epic, especially the drummer 🙌

[@ts_of_defunct]

This man is on another level 👌

[@tonyjuguan4292]

such an innovator! 😯👏🙌

[@ubirajarasoaressilvestre7685]

Toca muito 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁✊🏾✌🏾

[@theboxisgone2]

Just blowing my mind again. nbd 👍

[@PianoMadeEasy]

awesome shit man !

[@CMBrannstrom]

Some next level stuff right here!

[@professordosrock5904]

Just Amazing! Greetings from Fortaleza, Brazil!

[@declanwrightmusic]

Your work is incredible dude!

[@AmalieL323]

Супер😊

[@skyewasthelimit]

Such an incredible performance every time 🥲

[@Drumber_medines]

Eres genial 🤟🏽🥁

[@ar053x]

badass x100,000.00

[@Lateralusaint.]

very creative

[@Drumsholic]

Just....Amazing Drumming as always dude!!! Nothing seems like boring to this!! The level of expression is Huge!!!

[@hvlifvx]

Wickedly good man 🤘

[@julianiglesias1107]

Asombroso! Aric siempre llega con una idea nueva que le da el toque a todo.

[@jordanbenson2980]

It's incredible mate. Genuinely love your drumming. Really elevating and pushing drumming forward.

[@shankerramesh9673]

absolute drumming genius

[@corypedalino8930]

The GOAT in my opinion

[@zmac0001]

Nice flood of red references in there . Never forget

[@fletcherfrets3497]

Dude you are such a fucking beast! Can't wait for the new album!

[@RichardRed]

UN PALOMON, TOCA SUPER BIEN, Alto tema este....

[@Zhickii]

second time to see more better quality!

[@RushianRichard]

Damn, first time I'm listening to you but this was a work of art! Your precision, creativity and power are top notch and your snare sounds both metal and groovy. Impressive! 💯🤩👍

[@jroliveiraser]

porra Aricão que primor hein, pqp

[@lak9684]

Fuck yes brother.

[@cleyton_]

Alien 👽

[@angrysteve25]

1:48 to 3:05 is so good. It’s like he’s deliberately working through 5 phases: 1. “Beginner” 2. “Intermediate” 3. ”Advanced” 4. “Octopus” 5. “lol, only I can play this”