Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare (Drum Cover) *Explicit*

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All Rights Belong to their rightful owners! I do not own this song! Just playing for fun!
In dedication to The Rev! RIP
Mike Portnoy did one hell of a job recording this album!
This drum cover was done back in March of this year!
Please forgive the little mistakes and thanks for watching!
My Drum set:
Tama Starclassic Birch/Bubinga in Red Sparkle Burst with Black Nickel Hardware
Drumheads:
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Remo Emperor Clear over Ambassadors Clear on Toms and Floor Toms: amzn.to/2RTpvEh
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Snare: 14x5.5 Tama Starclassic Birch Bubinga Snare in Red Sparkle Burst with black nickel hardware.
Toms:
8x7 Tom
10x8 Tom
12x9 Tom
13x10 Tom
14x12 Floor Tom
16X14 Floor Tom
Tama Octobans Low Pitch 7850N4L set on the left: amzn.to/36w4dSs
Cymbals From left to right:
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18''' Paiste 2002 Novo China: amzn.to/2RBZtGJ
8' Sabian AA Mini Holy China Brilliant over 8' Wuhan Splash Brilliant: amzn.to/2S2bYue
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20'' Paiste 2002 Novo China:
24' Paiste Dimensions Mega Power Bell Ride:
Recording Equipment:
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Audix D4 on floor toms: amzn.to/2GtT9KT
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Audix ADX51 for overheads and on ride: amzn.to/36rKseI
Soundcraft Signature 22 MTK x 2 used as audio interfaces: amzn.to/3aKUNWB
DAW: Logic Pro X
Hardware:
Gibraltar Double bass drum rack: amzn.to/2vtEj4U
Tama CA30EN cymbal arms: amzn.to/36yp33x
Tama Iron Cobra 900 single bass pedals x 2: amzn.to/2t4Da2V
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[@AvengedKaushik]

I dont know if y’all realise this : but this is one of the most accurate drum covers for this song available out here on KZbin. Note by Note.

[@fadolialfin9190]

Yeah,.. True.

[@AvengedKaushik]

@@Brattleborg yeah true, i give you that. But pretty consistent in comparison to other covers.

[@ScaryMonster616]

Huge fan of these guys, are their songs generally that complicated?

[@travismatern6359]

The Hi Hat part on the second part of the verse should be straight quarter notes, not Eighths. He nails the guitar solo part exceptionally well. Really a great cover.

[@Yixiie]

@@ScaryMonster616 They have songs that are more complicated haha :p

[@marissah1336]

I’ve been listening to this song for years, but every time I see someone execute that double bass pedal so flawlessly, it literally leaves me in pure awe. Well done man!

[@syaifularif282]

pppl

[@nikoslepoulpe1392]

That is you whos leaves me in pure awe lol

[@bazooka712]

@@nikoslepoulpe1392 Epic fail

[@mattsnell7707]

I’m a slipknot fan more then a7x but I give Credit where it’s due… rev killed this… I get the same feeling watching covers of anything joey went hard on during his time in slipknot. Everyone knows they’re goats 🐐. My six year old metal head loves this cover! When she gets head banging and stares in amazement in the breakdown it brings a huge smile to my face. She just needs to make up her mind on what she wants to do drums or guitar and daddy will be broke as a joke between lessons and all that fun stuff 😂 futures in good hands! 🤘

[@dankweedo]

3:48 I've always loved that kick drum pattern. Simple yet complex and still so beautifully designed to go so well with the rhythm guitar in the background but still allow the guitar solo to still shine. The Rev left behind this gem.

[@jiggy300608]

The Rev? Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Rev passed away before this album, no? Wasn't the drums by Mike Portnoy?

[@somefuckindumbass6547]

@@jiggy300608 Yes it was Mike Portnoy on the album. But from what I know he still based his part from old demos of the songs with the Rev playing them. I may be wrong

[@nulins]

I try playing like that. very difficult for me hehehe

[@fixxxer3456]

@@somefuckindumbass6547 He did, if you listen to The Nightmare demo it's pretty close to the finished song. Portnoy just fleshed it out

[@boo7948]

ive done, its whatever man :smh:

[@collinroberts7426]

My 3 year old is obsessed with your videos... so much to the point that I went and bought a drum set for him today. You’ve inspired a very very young man.

[@alarminglyenthustiasticmet1460]

Finally a toddler Who doesnt fall for Ryans toy reviews shit and does worth a while like listening to real music!

[@themightypotatodevourer]

Popped up in my KZbin algorithm and I'm happy it did

[@neb519]

Dude setting up that set has to be a nightmare in of itself

[@josephbe1030]

Lol that's an understement

[@thomasoneilmtb]

Haha 😂

[@WARKOOfficial]

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[@jeffvalencia7656]

that comment is perfect

[@krestadavis3249]

Lol

[@Divinecitizen]

How fast his brain works in playing. Even though its sheer practice, it's a commendable effort and he is extremely talented

[@Sithhy]

This must've been a *nightmare* to afford

[@Bisabit]

😂

[@pinkkstarrzz]

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING BRO

[@johnnycincocero]

True, but it has brought him critical acclaim!

[@BrayHendri]

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[@ragoonsgg589]

His shorts, yes. They must carry his balls. Dey are the size of cajones and whenever he stands they clap and go 'cajonk'

[@slapamother]

You know it’s gonna be good when you see a full kit. There’s a few pretenders on KZbin that think they’re good with just a snare and a kick. This right here is the business.

[@edhiedwardmusic820]

Was curious how the footwork at 3:34 would go and he nailed it! Wow

[@TheOneWhoSimps]

Yeah, that part turned me gay.

[@alyxl4mb904]

@@TheOneWhoSimps r/suddenlygay

[@TheeXDragon1]

My favorite part is that segment, he nailed the entire song

[@Kbtoy789]

Same. His legs must have been shot after this lol…

[@moiseshernandez9891]

Mans gots machine gun legs

[@Kyyy521]

Your description said “forgive the mistakes” bro, what mistakes?! Lol

[@jamesnewdick7847]

@6:17

[@psychedelicbdsm7301]

@@jamesnewdick7847 you win comment of the year

[@ZulMasriAl-Kampary]

The mistake is you only can hit the like button once.

[@fabzzpagano8635]

Ikr?! lol

[@corkystorky]

5:27 weak transition of the cymbal part, but it's forgiven :D

[@stuartewoldt1513]

Man, every aspect of this takes so much dedication. From the drum accuracies to the mic placement, editing, money to accumulate all the cameras,cords,mikes, and to get it on a DAW then send it out. Its perfection at it greatest. Props to you friend. I enjoyed this video more than you know

[@rasa2474]

Whenever I watch something like this, it just blows my mind how the original artist ever came up with it! Excellent cover, by the way 😁

[@ryandante898]

This had to be the most perfect cover I've ever seen. Note for note. You FC'd this thing. Earned a sub

[@APT0491]

Thanks a ton BluRzZ __!

[@timhick6]

Absolutely flawless

[@donniecastleman5701]

Brooks is proud for sure! This music is crazy hard to play without getting excited and RUSHING! You are totally awesome, I'm sure you've come across Murray Spivack who teaches to relax while playing.

[@r.katalis]

dream theater done by him, so just a7x is easy for him,

[@FingerinUrDaughter]

how can you tell? hes got the actual song blasting so loud you cant even hear his shit.

[@catchdaweasel]

spoiler alert: his feet are the explicit part. crazy on beat.

[@ramamahardina5870]

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[@camreynolds1213]

I love when my recommended videos shows me something like this. Nice work, sounds incredible.

[@lunarpsychocpg]

This, Tarn Softwhip, and maytalll have one of the greatest drum covers of Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold. Congrats to all three of you.

[@Rusted_Obsidian]

The bass drum comes through so clear in my headphones and I absolutely love every second of it.

[@slipknot_santino7654]

So nobody is gonna acknowledge how muscular this dudes calf's are?...1:55

[@alyxl4mb904]

He has trees for legs

[@nolanjh04]

came to the comments to see if anybody else said something

[@jesusgarza3481]

bro has abs on his calfs

[@isopropyltoxicity]

That's how my calves got from drumming

[@woodentulike2no]

He is Thai Boxer.

[@mikelocke9325]

That was absolutely incredible. Totally awesome 😮

[@jerrywalker6043]

7.6 million well deserved views. You nailed that cover so well that it left a wet spot.

[@bob_sandvagene]

10m views now and I need a towel.

[@a7xfan4life666]

After all these years, such a clean version exists. Love your playing as always.

[@MrSlickmik]

These are some of the best covers I've ever watched 🤘

[@OFranzy]

The rev would be proud ❤

[@taljektaljek3742]

Mike Portnoy added the flair for all of this.

[@brandonhall4250]

Alex Paiva is the textbook definition of absolute unit. This man is insane.

[@88fanforlife]

I’d love to see you do Save Me from this album

[@Mendoza1532]

Same! Save me is the best!

[@moozbally]

you literally need a gym membership to play this..

[@adolfosolis9648]

Jajajajajajajajajajaja You made me laugh so fucking hard.

[@Noname-xi6hk]

@@adolfosolis9648 same here 🤣

[@backspaceninja9860]

You haven’t heard anything yet. Listen to Senseless Massacre by Rings of Saturn. And before anyone says it’s, fake, there’s a playthrough like this by the drummer and it’s very real.

[@jaydenmaras5166]

No wonder i couldnt play it hahaha

[@shauryagambhir1920]

U actually don't I can play it easily and I'm 13

[@demetri2]

That’s amazing his whole body is synchronized with the different movements. Not skipping any beats.

[@user-jv7tr1em5e]

Вы очень талантливый человек, уже раз 100 просматриваю ваши видео, и не перестаю восхищаться, так держать, вы лучший 🙂👍

[@pakderoto9839]

GAK USAH BOONG CUKA BLIAT

[@ricknroll963]

@@pakderoto9839 дурак и вcё...

[@enmekjiwaya]

Gausah bohong don't lie

[@fusionvevo6251]

The camera shake when he goes in on the bass drum is so badass

[@gamingwithwack72]

His timing is definitely on point he played that very well I'm surprised anyone put a thumbs down! thumbs up at 3:00 min for me

[@SeandaleDingle]

Jealous people. Only jealous people dislike.

[@Tylertormentxx]

This is literally phenomenal, this blows me away. I play drums myself but it's nothing compared to this cover. Well done!!!!

[@aaronstackpole2726]

I know the feeling. People like this are INSPIRING. I think to myself, if I put my ass in that chair for ten years I might possibly be as good as this guy one day!

[@Cavallero]

Imagine being this dude's neighbour and not realizing you live next to a beast 🥁🔥 Awesome kit to boot 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@matthewjones3167]

this dude rocks

[@uniquenevil]

This drum cover is by far the best out there.. it takes no. 1 spot imo.. the perfection in every beat and note.. sir you nailed it and I think u.deserve go reach the top.. all the best..

[@ELBigBossMK23]

Nice to see people enjoying drumming to hard rock music. Glad to see the genre is here to stay

[@TRC_941]

I am 4 years late but I was listening to this video in the background while working (it randomly came up after listening to Avenged Sevenfold on Autoplay) and I really thought this was the original song. So good man!

[@jeebzone]

i dont understand why people hate avenged sevenfold. its good to see someone do a cover on one of their songs

[@Celari]

The reason the drums are so different on this is because it was mike Portnoy who filled in after the rev died. Rip.

[@hogus7095]

- How many cymbals have you got? - Yyyyy... Yes.

[@stuffyboy23]

thats amazing! ive been playing that song forever and i love it. You did the song so much justice, i cannot play it nearly that spectacularly

[@reagindoerindo4311]

AWW YEAAAHH!! THIS is a cover. No inventions, no unecessary pedals or attacks, just the damn song as much equal as it can be! NICE! Subscribed!

[@TheSarahhh101]

The most accurate version I have heard of this song and I don’t play any instruments but I can tell from ear, a7x are my favourite band in this whole entire world. Well done

[@viraj3944]

same dude same

[@eliparrish8393]

He has to climb through the window just to get to the seat

[@ilvittorio5306]

hahaha facts

[@raulespinoza8346]

He lives in that corner now

[@ranzayney2162]

Climb through the window to show you how it's done son

[@ranzayney2162]

L v? Living virgin?

[@eliparrish8393]

Ranzayney !! Are you good bro? I wasn’t making fun of his playing. I was making fun of his setup

[@jayshotit9312]

If anyone ever dislikes this video they should be arrested immediately. This was crisp 🔥👌🏼

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Man, that's solid as hell. I'm a bit envious of your drum kit and overall setup as well. Awesome video.

[@officialbroken414]

The Rev and Mike Portnoy is very proud of you. Amazing cover!

[@darkkinggaming7988]

Dude just know if the rev saw this he'd be smiling ear to ear man

[@budaschbrenner7354]

This gave me chills!!!!!! spot on!! I thought I was watching and listening to the Rev! Thanks for the memory!

[@ShawnHennesseystuff]

Ohhhh, sheeeeeeeeeittt, this is so more on point than anything being (on said, on point) than being on fkn point!!!!! Good stuff man!!!

[@Straywolf514]

That drum kit has its own zip code.

[@cw9593]

Hahahha....good joke....hahahhahahahshshhshshahahahhajajajajjajajhahahahahahahahha

[@Deafeatist]

Or each piece has it’s own zip code

[@cw9593]

@@Deafeatist hahahahaha....much better....hahahahahahahahavvavavahavahhavahahshshahvavava

[@gabebell6372]

Try neal pearts set

[@jaydenmaras5166]

Nah man Dave lombardo had 7 toms

[@eternallyspoopy2238]

this guy has more cymbals on his drum set than life in my body

[@eternallyspoopy2238]

Oscar Salvatierra it’s a joke

[@taylorhemara9590]

I usually only watch up until half way most videos but dude i couldnt stop watching this 👌👌👌🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@StudMacher96]

Someone get a fire extinguisher! This man’s on Fire!

[@360Fishing]

Man that double bass hitting made my calves hurt, good job

[@ThunderAU]

xherdan shaqiri could do that with ease

[@nadyagita1059]

True 😂

[@larryhouse8358]

Pretty easy song as far as double kick goes. But damn they sound good on this drum kit!

[@seba.4926]

if you want double bass check out dan presland (he recently made a video doing 215 for a minute long, in 16ths of course)

[@sebar4123]

Maaan, you, Matt Grubs and Josh Steffen are the drummer I enjoy the most on KZbin!

[@charlesrocks]

SebaTheRed No Samus66 in there??? You’ve gotta have Samus66 in there man.

[@sebar4123]

Charles Wagner oh yeah samus is in there too, but these were my top three :)

[@ralphemerson497]

I’m not even commenting on the drumming, the equipment setup in the room is live concert worthy.

[@Dogbreeder-op7kb]

That’s like 100 thousand dollars XD

[@IshhTheFish]

This guy is a fookin legend

[@sentpain8354]

Bro this is by far the coolest shit I’ve seen all year. You’re seriously talented man.

[@DubstepCherry]

How you play a hi-hit so far from the snare is beyond me dude.

[@marcuse.9522]

that explains his wrong posture..

[@carsonorm2546]

@@marcuse.9522 could you post a cover of this song showing what the correct posture would be?

[@jonnmarkmaniti6229]

Depends on the drummer. Maybe he's more comfortable in his own set up

[@ZacDixonMusic0483]

this guys kit is insane love the cover absolutely perfect im a drummer as well and when i see people play that double bass bass pedal that fast I'm just in awe

[@edwardbredfield1680]

The quality level is sick on this set, and he makes is sound worth the money!

[@elijahlogan6961]

I love these drum covers I just can’t stop watching them

[@javierbagaskara9739]

02:07 give me chills everytime

[@jonshiroma]

i'm sure the Rev is smiling down on you since you absolutely killed it.

[@stevesiminski4467]

As a guitar player this is the one song that makes me want to master the drums, Portnoy is amazing.

[@zensezy468]

Jimmy stoll wrote all the drums for this portnoy is just the one who recorded it

[@matthewbartlett3442]

Still amazing he recorded it

[@zensezy468]

@@matthewbartlett3442 yea fr, jimmy is a beast, but if you can play his songs on drums perfect then your also a beast

[@ramonsaiz2001]

Playing that good is like having a superpower

[@falconeddymastering5347]

Hey, Alexander Paiva., don't get shaken by those 1.5K jealous haters, they're totally WAY OFFBASE. I'm sure of that because I've recorded Mike Portnoy before, at least three times, with John Petrucci, and Jordan Rudess by himself twice. Your footwork was exemplary, and this cover was outstanding. 'Nightmare' itself is a much more difficult heavy rock selection to perform than many people realize. Prior to running FOH live sound at major venues, recording, and eventually becoming an Audio Mastering Engineer, I was a double technology Masters graduate from MIT and accomplished keyboardist that hung around with many musicians from Berkley in the Boston area. When I got tired of the 'think tank' jobs in my late 20's, I joined a touring rock band on the road with an exclusive booking agent out of Chicago. THAT agency would have hired you in a heartbeat for a tribute band, or any traveling progressive rock group. Your chops appear to be outstanding, and taking the time to learn such an intense tune such as THIS one says a LOT about the determination and drive of an individual. I'm retired now, but I sure as hell can still recognize and separate bullshit from real talent. I believe YOU'RE the real deal kid. Best of luck in whatever you decide to pursue for a career. FalconEddy

[@APT0491]

I really appreciate that FalconEddy! Thank you very much!

[@zozo11221]

I agree with every word, Alexander is a really great drummer i think he can play everything perfectly anybody badmouthing him can fuck off to the moon! You are grate Alexander so keep up the great work you rock man!!!

[@falconeddymastering5347]

@@APT0491 Oh, by the way, guess what brand mics I used on stage and in the studio??? Same as you've got on your kit! They were outstanding. Micing Scott Rockenfield's kit from Queensrÿche with them at The Pavillion outside of Boston came out incredible, although he had reservations since he'd never had them on the kit before. He was VERY happy with the results. Loved those mics!!!

[@NicholasBlackfire]

And in 99% of Alexander’s covers - I don’t see many differences from the original drum sounds. It sounds way better in some covers! Especially in this one.

[@martinkulkarni3569]

Wow. You seem to have shared a background similar to Tom Scholz in terms of MIT and being an engineer/musician from the Boston area. Do you know him personally?

[@PaokIsHere]

I had to say that when I need inspiration in my day, I came to watch your cover. It's so damm amazing

[@youngjay725]

It’s the soundtrack. So happy to see him live the music. Starts at the heart and out the arms to the hand to our ears. Equals Happiness

[@mikeudall7636]

probably one of my favourite sounding setups I've heard, well balanced and crisp, NOICE, VERY NOICE!

[@fadis.7695]

Hail to the king of drums 🙌🏻

[@stuartamer8968]

One of my favourite tracks by my favourite drummer. You nailed it. Awesome

[@jeffuda3638]

1st time watching this drum solo on my custom car stereo. Dude you are so on your game! Great breath taking performance!!!!

[@davegarber]

my mind was blown at 2:07 ! Great video!

[@jimbeaux89]

One of my go-to playalongs. Always gets me pumped

[@remaininganonymous4422]

Without question the most technically perfect cover of Nightmare I've ever heard! I am so dam critical, that my family told me I should start a YT channel called Nitpicker, yet I can't find ANYTHING wrong with this!! That is saying a LOT! I'm subbing right now!!

[@MrTaichoukim]

Congratulations dude, that's an awsome drum cover! it's not easy to play it and you did it very well!! Long live rock n' roll! \m/

[@thebloodborne1281]

Damn you nailed that and your set sounds so clean and beefy! That solo part is the epic.

[@chevymeese4557]

Fr bro this is the best drum cover of this song ive seen

[@patricksgm1395]

Wow. Sounds amazing. The best cover I`ve ever seen of this song

[@monkeeflite4422]

One of the best A7X covers I’ve seen. Great work!!

[@mwaychoff]

Wow! Nice job man! This is by far one of the most accurate covers I've ever seen of this song. Fantastic job! Keep it up!!

[@GKline-Waterfall]

First time I've seen you & I've got to say..."AWESOME! PERFECTION! ASTOUNDING! FRIGGIN' FURIOUSLY PLAYED!" Dude, you seriously ROCK!

[@marcus_mayhem]

Wow, this is just amazing brother!!!! Love your kit!!!!😊❤

[@toxiq7399]

that sound quality is golden, these drum sound amazing on mix.

[@zacharycardenas]

Dude, I love your drumming so much I watch your videos to learn these songs. Keep it up

[@mr.x317]

Foots+brain+hands He's have 3 souls = unbelieveble

[@ngapz0g159]

Best cover I have ever seen by far, GREAT WORK BRO!

[@snowman7234]

Jesus christ... This guy's pocket is absolutely perfect. Just... flawless. Unreal. Earned a sub!

[@tl4340]

Beautiful double bassing at ~3:56. Thanks for letting me see how Portnoy did this drum track from close up!!

[@williamlevyjohnson7883]

His drum set costs more than my life

[@randy7906]

So clean bro! Congrats! 👏🏻💪🏻

[@kelly8431]

Calve muscles working harder than a snare drummers forearms

[@bearymos4805]

My dude over here has those calves of steel bro! great cover, absolutely love this song and you did amazing on it!

[@jijobuje]

I love the sound of the ride.

[@______6057]

For real

[@brandonduguay539]

Goosebumps, my dude. Wow! Not a split second off on any stroke : so kick-ass!

[@teambonry]

Wow....I'm going to say best cover I've ever seen. Your set up and sound is mint. 🎉

[@wayblu2799]

Deserves so much more attention. 🤘🏼

[@tazman5344]

Amazing, been waiting for this for a bit, rock on man!

[@benmichaelsdrummingexperience]

This is phenomenal drumming and sound!!! You keep taking it to a next level!!!! Thank you for your continued hard work🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@hansi8888ify]

Kirby in the background instant upvote! and the drums are awsome too :D !