Cobus - Avenged Sevenfold - Afterlife (Drum Cover)

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This is a drum cover of Avenged Sevenfold's song, AFterlife.
I had only been playing doublebass for a few months at the time of this recordig, so please be lenient with he comments about that ;)
For the record, ALL double strokes were played with one pedal, ie the ones at the end of the gutiar solo, as you can very clearly see by how crazily tired I was after that piece :) I would hve LOVED to show you the FootCam of this, but I forgot to rewind the tape for the whole third set, so with a few songs I unfortunately couln't use the FootCam shots.
I have to emphasize, I know calling this a "cover" is wrong, seeing as I only PARTLY stayed true to the song's drums (or lack thereof), through the WHOLE song I play some variations of the beats, phrasing and fills, since 99% of what I play is improvised. Even though I have done my fair share of session and studio drumming, that has little to zero effect on these video's, I kind of see them as live performances. I'm NOT aiming to be accurate to the original drums, I'm just aiming to enjoy myself. And I thoroughly succeeded in doing that, might I add :)
Avenged Sevenfold - Afterlife
from the 2008 self-titled release
is the copyrighted property of it's owner(s).
(External) Drums by Cobus Potgieter.
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[@cobuspotgieter]

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[@allenxdthesixth777]

Finally I've found your video again after almost 10 years, keep up yhe good work, you filled my childhood with your awesome drum cover ❤

[@bagus_ent]

saya nonton video ini waktu berusia 15 tahun. Dan saya selalu mendownload video ini di warung internet zaman dulu.

[@zero_two.5149]

🎉❤❤

[@ashima5351]

2024 for now

[@DaedalusProps]

2020 and still THE best drum cover of the song I've ever heard

[@chimaro1000]

DaedalusProps agree

[@Mazoox500]

He’s simply brilliant!

[@Jadeline]

Agree

[@31KCI]

Yeah🤘🤘🤘

[@chamalveda3159]

💯 🔥

[@cobuspotgieter]

Thumbs up if you're watching this in 2021 😎 UPDATE: I just released a new DRUM LESSON PACK! -> bit.ly/CobusLessons. 5 lessons, 90 minutes, for 27 bucks. It will make you better at tuning drums, mixing drums, I'll show you my practice routine, my worst habits as a self-taught drummer, and teach you one of my favourite linear licks. Thanks for being here!

[@MMV3006]

yes we are!

[@morenagirls8194]

me

[@morenagirls8194]

im your fun!

[@Scarz1991]

This was the first video of yours I seen lol

[@theBroG]

REV himself is looking down from a cloud - both fists in the air!!!

[@azkancut8737]

Can't believe this was 13 years ago. Tears start to fall... All those years ago, a 15 year old boy watching the best cover of afterlife.. and here we go again 😢

[@TheJackl317]

I love the bell touch at 1:44 it's perfect and every time I hear anyone play this song and it's not there I miss it 😂

[@DavisSuneps]

Same :D

[@dailylifewithgema]

Daaamn, I remember seeing this back when he first uploaded this, and I’m back here in 2020! one of my favorites covers! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 hands down!!!

[@yusniatiyus1717]

Me too 😭

[@cobuspotgieter]

NEW & UPDATED version of this cover! -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXbVl4tpjbeglZY (I remembered to press record on the Foot Cam this time)

[@soup_.69]

You forgot to push record? 🤣

[@johnhenry9554]

@@soup_.69 in his first cover.

[@VLUQ]

please remake this song!!! EPIC!

[@winkpratama1150]

🏔️

[@pukubee683]

Hey vlug i am fan of your fishing video bro. Small world hahaha

[@JESDRES]

Ya lo había hecho y borro el vídeo :(

[@adler8566]

Halo bang apa kabar Indonesia

[@tanmoysaha9677]

Yes please 🙏

[@ianbonchets]

Watched this 15 years ago when it was released, and still watching it in 2024. Easily the best drum cover of this song.

[@LivinSober]

When I first entered Canadian High school, I sat down one afternoon and listened to a Full Playlist of Cobus' drum covers. They made me fall further in love with drumming. Thank You.

[@sethmorton1856]

I watched this video in 2008. Time flies. Still the best cover.

[@Emenes333]

Still my favorite drummer of all time! Shout out from Indonesia

[@andikardian9014]

Who? Cobus?

[@Cezar_Jaszczak]

We have fantastic drummers today, but probably will not see a genius like The Rev again.

[@TheCrazyhumans]

rev is great but have you heard of Danny Carey and gavin Harrison

[@Cezar_Jaszczak]

TheCrazyhumans Yes, but these are old, I am talking about a new generation.

[@ozzylescano]

+Cezar Shevshenko Jay Postones? Tony Royster Jr? They're roughly the same age and ages better

[@sammorgan5836]

TFW you're so out of tune with the drumming world

[@tysonreesmusic]

I mean RIP and all, but he is not a standout drummer by any means at all.

[@rotamundus]

You should rec this one again

[@dotco3500]

Alana Feliciano huh

[@robfulco4739]

Wouldn't have the same energy and feel. Never does when you rehash old stuff trying to "improve" it.

[@MetaDecker]

Rob Fulco I agree with OP. If you're feeling the music, it shouldn't matter if it's old, it can still have energy and feeling. This is an old video and Cobus' new vids are much higher quality.

[@robfulco4739]

Higher quality video doesn't equal better performance. The patterns and fills he would be playing would not be the same and could possibly ruin the cover just as much as it COULD possibly be better. But why chance it? The only way to keep moving forward is to not go backward.

[@MetaDecker]

Probably the main reason it won't happen is because this song isn't quite relevant these days anyway. I'm pretty much over it by now. But I'll watch Cobus drum anything, it's always good.

[@Twinspinner]

Damn, so much passion in that face. Play your heart out Cobus!! More talent in one foot than any other KZbin drummer has in their whole body!

[@bryangaray6967]

at 1:42 muffins are ready

[@painlessly_bc]

Genius XD

[@bryangaray6967]

Really funny 😸

[@TheTranqlizer]

this made my day

[@guitarman10000005]

Hahahaha! XD

[@Redh0und]

Radisa Rachmadi are you deef?

[@moises9760]

I remember seeing your video eleven years ago as a freshman in high school, crazy how time flies and this is STILL the best drum cover of this song out there!

[@pataudi8025]

Hope you've seen the latest version. He played much cleaner in that

[@vincentbrisson6635]

Can't be the only one watching this in 2023?

[@musicman1eanda]

I remember watching this in high school in like 2009 😮

[@powerrangerslostgalaxy3615]

I'm here😎🤟

[@joshalvarodupa5120]

😂😂

[@ferdyanmahendra9714]

From 8 to 23 watch this haha

[@aldrianventures8758]

🖐🏻🤘🏻

[@Bayhay32]

There's so much energy with the way you play! That's what the songs needs of course with every instrument and vocalist but you really did a good job! :D

[@davidburnett3614]

If you want energy, look at some of Matt McGuire's stuff

[@radypaningbatan259]

Almost 15 years and still istening to this. One of the best cover and best drummer i've ever known.

[@azuransan9039]

2021 and that cowbell still hits the spot

[@zw_ncfc]

7 years later and you're touring with one of the biggest bands in the UK.

[@Tsukii95]

what band?

[@zw_ncfc]

Panji Herlambang Busted

[@a3m0natst84]

+Panji Herlambang Busted, check out his latest vids :).

[@kingsfate59]

Summit 7 years later and no jimmy ;-;

[@ddig0]

10 years for the Knifemastah, bro. Still counting.

[@bigbobs8228]

I'm sure The Rev is proud of you bro!

[@TheRobertjavier81]

You see the kid 11 years old from thailand seached is more awesome or the black kid 7 years old playing bat country is awesome

[@danedeanova2030]

well, now 10 years later and still better and not boring to see this

[@Ozi.prayoga]

Watching 2024🤘

[@DaedalusProps]

Yup. Still the best drum cover I’ve heard to date.

[@cstrikedeagle]

1:42 THE FOOD IS READY

[@muhrezky5835]

bell school

[@softiesydneyluv]

@@sumner250 hOW mUcH is In tHe BIN?

[@giuseppefortinelli8097]

2011... god, I can perfectly remember the times in which I watched this video over and over again... such a great job Cobus, 2017 now and this still looks and sounds like a recent product.

[@maxstolz3254]

1:43 food's ready

[@tataaditya19]

lol

[@FauziFerdiansyahdachiel]

TO LOL _-

[@ZenekRevenge]

AHAHAHHAHAHAA

[@justhowl]

HAHAHAHAHAA

[@tman8713]

Max Stolz genius

[@Miragent]

i;ve been watching this for 10 years now, and havent found a better cover than this.

[@vishalgiridhar6606]

Its 2016, I'm still watching this .-.

[@IshmamAhmed]

same here :D

[@emreozdisli6649]

+Vishal Giridhar :))

[@danielvivas7346]

+Vishal Giridhar Same

[@corylark551]

my god I'm so happy for u

[@vishalgiridhar6606]

+Cory Lark I'm glad

[@Peppizzz]

Watching Cobus drumming is something so particular... the more you listen to him and watch him playing, the more you get motivated for your next session. And you know you are going to have a lot of fun.

[@annablue8429]

That poor hi-hat is getting the hell beaten out of it xD amazing cover

[@todayidraw]

DUDE. i remember watching this years ago, now it comes again to my recommended vids. i guess i didnt find this video, this video found me

[@nitendofuckyea]

2019 e não me canso de assistir esse vídeo ♥️☠️

[@patiencechristine5304]

I love this guy videos cause he is so much fun to watch!!!! He loves what he does and has fun doing it.

[@keenherzl5397]

2016 will end so soon but IM STILL WATCHING IT.!!

[@neiltoast1]

4:55 start of the Best part🔥🔥🔥

[@TitleistGuy]

The pick up notes at 4:57...my fav part.

[@cognisent_]

That's was good! Guy's pretty good looking too :)

[@chaosknight8974]

Agree

[@youngbastard9129]

Agree

[@anjaymabar7741]

Back to 2011 randomly hear my senior at school play this video... and today realised this is still the best drum cover ever 🤘🤘

[@RU486StoneSour]

4:55 Awesome! Oct 2019!!!

[@deidrenichols5671]

WHY ME AND ALSO 5:36 RULES

[@Mr.Noboskuy]

nov 2019 and still overwhelming!

[@factology547]

5:02 Pure happiness :)

[@DaedalusProps]

a decade later and it's still HANDS DOWN my favorite drum cover.

[@scottbainbridge43]

I'm fairly sure this was recorded in multiple takes. The PST logo on the ride switches from top to bottom quite a few times in the video. Also at 3:11 in the video Cobus is moving his stick up towards the ride but on the very next shot at 3:13 it's back down on the bow.

[@FreakSX93]

The video is made out of several recordings yup. You can also see that the red cup behind him is changing its direction (look at the handle)

[@matthewlake2565]

Does that even matter? That means he played this song several times. That's not a bad thing.

[@FreakSX93]

Matthew Lake I would say it does matter but it is not necessarily a bad thing ;-)

[@scottbainbridge43]

Matthew Lake It's not necessarily a bad thing but Cobus should be able to play a song all the way through without the need for multiple takes. I've jammed this song many times and have never managed to mess it up. It is good however with the Quadrum series that he didn't use multiple takes as it allows the viewer to appreciate it more knowing that Cobus could do it in one go rather than having to do it multiple times.

[@matthewlake2565]

Scott Bainbridge Look, all im saying is that he took several takes of this song. He might not have taken breaks. Im in a video class and I understand why he did that. I would rather watch a video that changes angles and gives you perspectives of what he does than just one camera in one place. I agree that he should have watch out for that. What I would have done, and this is advice for you Cobus, have multiple cameras recording you for about three sessions and then use the footage, because some people are nit-pickey online...(Ahem) but still, I see where your coming from.

[@Alex051993]

Better than Arin for sure!!!

[@jesaerofabio6844]

You right man

[@gimmeamartha]

LOL ! are u fckn kidding us ??????????? that is just improvement of original ! he's skill was not same as ARIN. he might have different excellence !

[@Alex051993]

Stop chatting shit. Arin sucks, Cobus would be so much better!

[@MusketGamer]

Alex051993 how the fuck does Arin suck?

[@Alex051993]

I didn't say he sucks, I just said Cobus is better...

[@1234jekinha]

You must be tired after I repeat this over and over and over and over again xD

[@nev8413]

One of the Best Covers, if not, the best cover there will ever have for Afterlife! Love the Rev...

[@Pantat736]

Try doing a drum cover for M.I.A by Avenged Sevenfold please. I'm sure you gonna do a great job.

[@NHLGreatestMoments]

More Cowbell.

[@huehebbe9905]

I love Saturday night live yolo

[@Remakehindar]

2019 Hadir. Dowload ini pas masih smp. Lagi awal2 belajar drume. Hehe

[@izatyahood]

since 2009 been repeating watch this covers. fire🔥

[@scrapyskate]

4:53 ¡¡¡Fuck Yeah!!!. :'D

[@brandonatkins7109]

Was The Rev your father, because that was fucking awesome! Good work man! :) \m/

[@fadlikazama1606]

2020 ???

[@charief4340]

fadli muhammad aku boss haha

[@abdisimamora05]

Anjay... Ekwkwk

[@syafiqulsyazwan7320]

ya bossku

[@renasance7468]

Why do I feel the sound recoreded here is way better than the second.

[@soundthebeep5199]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2O5qnipoM2XgdU

[@hexagontriio8109]

It's 2017 and I'm still watching this. You are seriously amazing Cobus.

[@SikSensei]

am i the ONLY One who noticed the cup moving???

[@Dennis-ec6zn]

Sik Sensei Hahahahahaha.

[@revel-up88]

Sik Sensei where?

[@MrJoeymagot]

Sik Sensei wtf? he recorded part by part? or is it the rev's spirit that is constantly cheking if there is beer inside the red cup? xD

[@DomTheBartenderGuy]

Reverend PT the rev was still alive when this was posted....

[@FrumpyDucks]

+Reverend PT he records the song a couple of times and if he messes up a little part he replaces with one of the other versions, it just makes his life easier lol

[@_penikmatsepi]

2020 from Indonesia ❤🇮🇩

[@anjaymabar7741]

Jir gusion

[@sylvestervegeance51]

You should be a7x drummer

[@Wolta]

Randomly found a recent video and thought the person looked familiar. What a blast from the past. 14 years ago jesus. Still enjoy watching you at 30.

[@IXRAF]

2018????

[@user-bd1ou1cg4h]

2019

[@ranisasafitri554]

indonesia yg kek gini mh

[@uglydog2713]

Two off

[@wkk89]

How does your hair stay like that the whole time??

[@wirawhyra]

you need to watch he did Bat Country his hair is cool there XD

[@rambosperm]

Dapper Dan.

[@priyanuzdeka9408]

Why did he changed the drumsticks??

[@christiandavila61]

+priyanuz deka Because they ran out of batteries.

[@naewd4]

+Christian Davila LMFAO

[@melonwozard]

+priyanuz deka Drumsticks vary in weight and length, and they break surprisingly easily when played at a certain force; maybe he needed heavier or lighter sticks for that particular part? I'm not completely certain, but it's a possibility :3

[@edjrage7745]

+Yassin El Achhab that's not even funny

[@GOWZDAWG19]

+Yassin El Achhab dead!

[@knightfall9465]

I'm not a drummer, my dad is, but I love watching you. You're just flippin' amazing!!

[@esrever5347]

What's that around 1:43? sounds cool haha

[@IshmamAhmed]

ikr xD

[@dscarmo]

+emerald its an electronic sound played from the edrum pad he has. the black stuff is all eletronic

[@thenightreaper8533]

He put a cowbell sound on a edrum

[@TheReptileDragons]

I didnt even think drumming this song was possible its so fast

[@domsol1517]

Lol someone had to do it first

[@mackenziehunter1755]

ReachCarter lol...

[@amrulsulivan7372]

Mackenzie Hunter go

[@MrCJduo]

Haha fast, lol ur funny!

[@Rex-golf_player810]

Dominique Solano thats true

[@erikarika3332]

first i watch 2014 now i play again 2019

[@danielmatos6225]

Erika rika 🤟🏾

[@fadlyrahmansyah7186]

Same baby

[@MT_25lover]

oalah erikaa erika

[@v1unknown385]

hmm nyasar? wkwkk

[@dabigtj3919]

2023 and i just searched for 3 hours to find this video. still the best cover of this song ever! i get disappointed when i dont hear the cowbell hit when its supposed to when i listen to the original. great work brother!!!!

[@Twinspinner]

1:42 *ping*

[@holmeskepo6316]

He definitely looks like Suarez. 😂

[@edhyndcnha8979]

2018? Indonesian?

[@anandamuhammadraihan638]

Chezter Gaming 2018 indonesian

[@ferysuryo7458]

Pa,an

[@greed1725]

hmm

[@charief4340]

saya lur

[@mrdeadlybootz5414]

Ashamed to say that I forgot that you existed. You got me through that last hear of highschool my guy, got home everyday to practice on the drums thanks to you! I don't know how you popped back up in my notifications but boy am I happy. Time to binge some nostalgia!

[@tracktricktruck]

you should replace arin ilejay !

[@vdc1499]

Devara F fYI arin was actually a good drummer, with the hail to the king he wanted to do double oedal and complex stuff but the band said they wanted something more simple and strong, so he only did what they told, wasn't his fault that album was shit

[@spiderofthehood6127]

Fuck! It's Andrew garfield!

[@kikioeii]

december 2019 anyone? :p

[@luiseduardodelatorreflores8932]

Hey

[@kikioeii]

@@luiseduardodelatorreflores8932 hello from bali :)

[@normanwilmoth7404]

Most smoothest power drummer I've seen before, love the cymbal accents!

[@daltonpadangi7035]

sorry for 14 years late

[@cobuspotgieter]

Better late than never ❤️

[@jihadalidaeisuhardi6275]

anyone else in 2017?

[@albertsagita3197]

2019 ?

[@samcgilbert]

Discovered this 6 years ago.. had to come back to have a listen to this beauty of a cover!

[@mrgooddeeds3115]

Legit, anytime that I wish to hear this song I have to listen to this version. Not only are the fills much better but that triangle strike during that rest makes this song 10 x’s better. I can’t imagine it without it. (No disrespect to Rev meant)

[@Mars-pc8zl]

The fact you did this and it isn't hit for hit exact and has your own style to it is epic

[@Alex-uo4oi]

Still one of the best drum covers on KZbin, how come Cobus hasn't reached 100000 million subs??????????

[@Tiefels]

This was the first cover I watched of him and cause of him I started to listen to Avenged Sevenfold, this is still one of my favorite covers of him

[@stjezeky2224]

Having a drink and reminiscing all the things I used to listen to way back when. 15 Years on, STILL AS WICKED AS EVER!

[@joshuastevenson6858]

2017 and I’m still watching this. Best ever man

[@inas4615]

I watched this for the first time in 2008, but when i watched agained now in 2018, the feeling is still the same. U really nailed these drum cover, every beats is exactly the same, plus u really enjoyed when u played the drums. 👍💯

[@1996JRR]

This should've reached 10 million views ages ago, well deserved Mr. Potgieter

[@whywelikethis]

June 2020 and you are still no.1 cover of this song

[@matthall7680]

Used to watch this at least once a day a decade ago. Still good as ever

[@arippundek9963]

2021 and still the best drum cover of this song I ever heard. Thankyou for 4:58 that complete the puzzle 🔥

[@agidyne9676]

Totally forgot this video existed! Now I’m watching it again in 2018! :D

[@j0k3rz4]

i've seen this cover more than 9 years ago but still the best cover so far..keep it up bro!

[@luftypandu9985]

Still coming back, i dunno why. For me u are the best afterlife drummer cover

[@kevincristian8185]

Omg, 1st time watching this vid in 2010. Legend never old!

[@johnjohnson76830]

I can't listen to the original song anymore. The original song sounds like the drummer is taking a nap. Your version gives the song so much more energy, and intensity. Awesome job.

[@trinityalsenay8459]

hey man he might be good but don't forget who created it sings with it the rev is still probably in the top 10 best drummer of all times but in no way am I saying combus is bad

[@fratozerden3024]

You are one of the first drummers which I started to watch on KZbin. Enjoyed this.

[@ivanlup]

Clean N Clear. No Miss 👍🏻 THE BEST DRUM COVER 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻

[@AtreeChaudhuri]

Actually, every day I watch this video four to five times..... Sir, you are amazing.

[@killermuse1]

11M views 11k comments 11 years ago. The best drum cover ever. Watched this a decade ago!