Chason Westmoreland - The Faceless - The Spiraling Void

Chason Westmoreland - The Faceless - The Spiraling Void - Filmed at the Marquis Theatre, Denver, CO on June 20, 2016.
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Film crew: Lili Brown, Riley Selleck, Lorie Mueller, Kyle Goldsberry, and Marshall Wieczorek (post-production audio).

[@SeanMichaelWesley]

One of the tightest, hard hitting drummers in this genre, hands down.

[@TroyDawdy]

That ride is on point

[@nickcollins9893]

Oh, is it Zildjian Earth 20" Ride? That bell sound isn't hard to recognise :)

[@BricktopThrower]

@@nickcollins9893 One of my favorite ride cymbals.

[@8ball3456]

This guy can be in every band and I would be happy with it

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Gotta concur. One of my favorite drummers now.

[@cosmicjelly1509]

remember when he was in burning the masses

[@schloo]

John Harford offspring of time is such s treat

[@00bassplayer]

Absolutamente de acuerdo!!!

[@retrorenaissance9497]

everything this guy does is perfect, not a single beat missed

[@tdogg1281]

Chason has filled in for so many bands...Hate Eternal, Enfold Darkness, Oceano, here with the Faceless, Fallujah...of course his band Burning the Masses. Dude is incredible.

[@gabeg8890]

Ghost of the Universe **new project**

[@thedruidzmademe666]

anyone who can play Hate Eternal material is a freaking force to be reckoned with

[@tdogg1281]

@@thedruidzmademe666 How did I forget them! Chason just filled for Vitriol too and their material is insane to play. Awesome band, especially live they are intense and tight af.

[@711408]

this guy is phenomenal, i don't understand the mishmash of budget cymbals..he should be fully sponsored and provided with top shelf gear.

[@ThrashJazzAssassin77]

He played all Zildjian for Hate Eternal, guess his cymbal setup for this tour was a little less choosey.

[@ChaosPootato]

Doesn't sound too crappy to me, although he probably deserves the endorsement, he doesn't really NEED it for a good sound :D

[@ThrashJazzAssassin77]

+ChaosPotato Also a fair chance he'd turn down an endorsement so that can play whatever he likes. Bryan Fajardo's always done the same.

[@Wannalikemy]

I choose cymbal based purely on sound and build quality. Zildjian or Istanbul for Ride, Wuhan or Sabian for China, Sabian for Crashes, Meinl for effects, Istanbul or Sabian for Hi Hats. Really though, TRX has the best of everything id say.

[@wastenone6571]

He sure makes them sound good.

[@lt.frankdrebin743]

Literally have to watch this guy once a month

[@andrewromanowski4290]

Wow! This guy is great. He is a perfect fit for The Faceless in this time.

[@WhirlwindDrums]

That bell on that ride cymbal has so much clarity. I love it!

[@dami4943]

i love the cymbal chockes so much.... that's something i never think about doing...

[@BurnTheNuance]

Chason is one of my favourite drummers, man. Good to see him showcased again, back in highschool Burning the Masses and The Faceless were my fucking jam!

[@tommymiguelguerrerollubere1387]

Im finding more and more everyday the necessity to hear The Faceless every single day. Its amazing how its growing into me and I need its dose like I eat food. I can't describe it better.

[@steviousdevious]

Always liked watching listening to chason. He had some good stuff back in burning the masses. miss that band

[@sethwilburn8984]

Crazy how you squeeze all them notes in on time at the last second. I love the kick drum and the sound of the triggers. Clean AF.

[@joshferguson6069]

Great drummer honestly never really have given the faceless a chance but off this video and the sound of this band I have been missing out if the albums sound like this live recording it’s gonna be great

[@Sviatoslawww]

very powerful drummer. have so much energy and technic. love every project where he play

[@jarunia17]

Wrists of steel this guy, mind blown

[@poppapunker6238]

You'd think a gathering of technical death metal fans would be smart enough to clap to that part correctly... but nope. hahaha

[@ruineux]

crowds are never on time...ever...no exceptions lol

[@Skkitzzo316]

1-2-3-4 That timing! HAHAH

[@gdcompany]

Those were exactly my thoughts hahaha, everyone like "duuuuuuhhhr, can't clap to the rhythm" XD

[@Skkitzzo316]

the fact that Rhythm based video games dominated Japanese arcades in the past 20 years or so probably helps a lot with that. That's definitely where I got my timing from when I was younger.

[@MeAndThatGuyXD]

Not everyone understands time signatures. But if you can count 7/8 you should be fine!

[@mathiasvbl]

Why is Coop3rdrumm3er endorsed, but not this guy? I don't get it...

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Because of the differing music styles. Unfortunately. And it's pretty sad because all Cooper does is covers. This guy is making it possible for bands to tour who would otherwise be relegated to the studio due to a lack of capable extreme metal drummers.

[@xdoseonex]

because endorsements are based on how much exposure you can give the product and "Cooper" or whoever he is has an absoute ton of views and subscribers.

[@thisaintmyrealname1]

mathiasvbl I get you. it sucks how everything is just based on how much of a talentless sellout piece pf shit you're willing to be. This guy is actually making the world a better place, whereas coop3rdrummer is a shame for the entire drumming community.

[@rickhxc]

i was thinking the same, once just for curiosity i checked like the requirements to be sponsored by zildjian and the first thing is exposure, and a lot of people watching you playing their cymbals, its crap really, another example is the drummer of archspyre , last time i watched his kit he had cracked cymbals, a mixup of drumheads, and he is fast and technical as fuck, like you said that fucker cooperfucker has a lot of videos, and a lot of subscribers and a lot of free time doing covers and zero creativity to create something like this, these drummers are to busy touring and writing

[@coledelahooke809]

Great video, makes it look so effortless.

[@Panupanplaydrums]

chason wesmoreland yay ... wait what. the Faceless !!??

[@AaronPaul36]

I can't stop watching this :P this is perfection!

[@ryanlindforsdrummer]

Thank you for posting!

[@Leviplaysdrums]

Daaaamn, fully forgot how catchy this outro is

[@Meet_Me_In_The_Pit]

Wow...never even heard of this guy til now....gonna have to check out more of him.legit badass

[@niclasrachow]

It is ridiculous how easy it looks. This man is so in charge.

[@3in1allinme]

1. That guy is a monster drummer. 100% kick ass adrenaline 100% of the time. 2. There are about 20 people at this show. 3. The moral of the story is: unfortunately, the skills don't always pay the bills. Sometimes, you gotta have a pocket. This is amazing and sad all at the same time.

[@d0ngw4ng]

his pocket is excellent

[@pierrebergau]

Absolutely brilliant!! Im stoked. Cheerz

[@gabeg8890]

Ghost of the Universe

[@gabeg8890]

Tell your friends 😎🔥☕️

[@metfan4l]

It's all in the workout pants... great performance!

[@fullmetalmedia4877]

Sick drummer indeed, WOW.

[@KidnapstedGC]

While you can definitely tell the odd time stuff is a bit out of his comfort zone, I think he nailed it. It's good to see him working with a band that is really going to challenge him.

[@Luemm3l]

tighter than his playing are only his pants :D

[@JARED.ROACHO]

jaja dude, you made my night

[@JustinPayton]

The only two things I noticed in this video were those pants and those kids headbanging in the front row at 0:30.

[@therevanchist2123]

Lyle Cooper will always be my favorite The Faceless drummer but Chason is really good too !!

[@elevenAD]

This^

[@d472kone]

One of the sickest death metal drummers, by far!!

[@Bemenhorst]

2:35 that crowd trying to clap the pattern is just hilarious

[@AidanMmusic96]

Wild that Chason’s playing with ZBTs and Sabian B8s on his left side here. Proves it’s less about the gear and more about the player.

[@metalzizar]

Oh god, how I enjoyed to watch this guy's playing.

[@buckfuttler2877]

the last minute and a half of this song is so fucking beautiful!

[@caixiuying8901]

3:05, one foot blast while doing accents on the hi-hat, fucking nutty

[@badoocee1967]

I changed residence and just put my set together again. Now after seeing this guy...I know that I need to practice more haha Great Music!

[@Linkacide]

Pretty rad, it’s like Steve Vai joined the mix during the breakdown near the end and all the drum beats were your standard blasts and walking beats but made way more interesting than what most would just coast on. The whole band is rock solid

[@RELAXALOT]

Maschine 🤘🏿

[@theone1949]

Still waiting for new burning the masses chason....

[@twobirdsstonedatonce]

for real!!!!!!

[@skyler4980]

burning the masses is a dope band but they probably wont drop a new album just enjoy what they did put out

[@schloo]

theone1 they went out on top with offspring, but one can only hope

[@KevinAndrewPowell]

Straight slaying, soo sick!!

[@skeletinzx627]

Awesome drummer awesome drum song

[@will4282]

I had never heard of this dude before, he fucking rips, holy cow!

[@Jordy666sic]

New vocalist as well? Man, I loved their previous singer. tbh I didn't know they were still playing lol. But great drummer! That solo section from on 2:12 is hella tight.

[@WoeIsLee]

I thought the new vocalist was the old one demon carcass?

[@neutronstar6]

ficco and chason best faceless setup IMO. i agree with comment above, chason could be in any band in the world and i would listen.

[@JoaoPedro-si9mt]

Every hit in this bell is an orgasm. This guy is fucking consistent.

[@aronomaoileoin9603]

I'm obsessed with this

[@soderlind81]

What a powerhouse! Crispy precision

[@TheThomasJames]

Ken had the flu during this show. Playing a show while you are sick like that is insane.

[@dimskyunshirt8199]

Chasson i like you'r power 💆💆👏👏👏👏

[@rafaelandregonzalez]

so sick! as usual

[@heavymetalpatriot1149]

Drums are so much fun

[@frylocdub]

man he's excellent

[@Nefville]

Nice. Groovy as hell too

[@Orphalis]

pure awesomeness

[@LHondrums]

pretty much unbelievable

[@BolFelix]

How does The Faceless always find amazing players like this?

[@kekkedawg]

Gotta be top shelf in all of metal

[@douglas6850]

Excelent drummer!

[@christianeasley767]

THE BEST!!!!!

[@Skeletal33]

The Faceless...a band that had such massive potential. All thrown away because of Keene.

[@indywashere]

If you really wanna get into it like that, ALL of the faceless has been because of Keene. He’s the primary song writer and has been the only permanent member. All though it’s a double edged sword because yeah.. nobody wants to play with him it seems. He single handedly made the faceless what they are. In good and bad ways.

[@FallenXProductions]

@@indywashere I think he was mentioning his drug addiction to heroine.

[@OpticalDelusionOfficial]

Michael Keene IS The Faceless

[@francesboy2]

How many band members have they gone through now lol

[@shawnthefox3459]

Michael Keene is very difficult to deal with... >_>

[@BeatMyMeatSkeetSkeet]

+Does it look like I care I thought so too but my band opened for them and he's a super chill guy. Gave us all free sweater, shirts, CD's and stickers. I asked the vocalist and previous drummer and they said he's not at all what the media protrais him as.

[@Josh-it6uy]

Proof please. People leaving bands is not evidence.

[@howycwap]

I was told personally by an ex band member, keene does not give a lot of freedom when it comes to contributing

[@barad-dur9236]

i heard the same

[@ForViewingOnly]

Fantastic! Some tasty melodic guitar parts too, like at 2:12 .

[@mirelcristea6626]

Great!

[@Druhmher]

I remember having a set of ZBTs and remembering how dingy the sound was in a closed environment but in a live setting they sounded sooooooooo sick

[@transportessalgado184]

Muy bien afinada la batería... Se escucha genial

[@FLmetalhead]

I got to Burn 🌿with Burning the masses. Chanson’s old band. My band opened for them when I was like 19 or 20. It was my band, Burning the masses, born of Osiris and a couple others.

[@isaacdissonance3967]

2:50 left ....LMFAO!!!!

[@lbb2rfarangkiinok]

Those pants! Pog

[@floboter79]

Sick drumming, even sicker track pants. :P

[@philavise6607]

Sik drummer, that Sabian XS cymbal sounds great too!

[@necrophagist00]

He is flying!!! 🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻

[@drumsnbikes]

This is fucking incredible! i can't believe The Faceless got their shit together and managed to get on stage!

[@ardeo5186]

those cymbol catches are the best part

[@MusicMyInspiration]

Apart from CW being amazing as usual, I also like the direction The Faceless seems to be heading for with this song ... I guess I'll be satisfied with the next album lol.

[@ostravia]

OUTSTANDING> And I never say that...

[@slh5697]

the PD\Autotheism Line ups are goated but man this line up was actually really fucking good.

[@Dan_is_a_liar]

Tight song!

[@hyperboreandesolation]

Why so few people in the venue...do people are tired of the ever changing line-up and all the announced things that has never occur? Anyhow - Chason is a beast...he has a passion and a singularity in its playing that is beyond madness...remember BURNING THE MASSES?!

[@leanfist]

beast!

[@colbycushing5860]

I dig the mixed cymbals when you are a animal like him.

[@stephenvaldez8097]

freakin beast dude

[@ukwonderboy]

No one warned me about the fucking bass!... Dear God!... It's beautiful!

[@MrDickhead47]

Bro I know you and some people from this band and I’m sitting on a 13 floor, wanna jump but I can’t. I lost my leg and still know I can get back on the jam

[@alexz2702]

Love that snare tone how is this guy not endorsed?

[@MikeMike-jj8nd]

What a monster!!!!!!

[@crazddogc1078]

GOAT

[@buckfuttler2877]

this was one of the better Faceless lineups too....

[@nottrevorallen]

the part where the crowd is trying to clap and getting off time is the best

[@metalheadblues]

Very progressive

[@barad-dur9236]

that clapping is so metal

[@MetalMassacre666]

Ever since he left Hate Eternal I've been waiting for some of his shit with TF. Shit is sickkk..

[@JediXero]

Common is a pretty bad ass drummer!!

[@ayewhaddupdoe]

If common and Joe Budden had a grown up love child

[@chasonwestmoreland248]

wyldelabel357 hahahahahaha Joe Budden ahahahahahahah that is fucking awesome

[@DaveFromVh1]

Damn what was the cue for them to begin the song in unison like that it was perfect

[@JoPeTuYaTroJoueY]

they are all equiped with RF earpieces, all earing the metronome clic to be always on the tempo, and for special FX and audio cue like that !

[@Ahtnagarp]

I love non-heeltoe drummer yay !

[@TheRadrussian1]

dudes ridiculously solid.

[@buddhamisanthrope8021]

Omg really?! I mean Chason as the official drummer of the Faceless new 2017 christmas album to come? I hope he was blessed with proper stuff equivalent to his God like talent for the recording

[@osloslosl]

This is SO much more interesting than those endurance competitions called "drumming" in br00tal death metal.