Cognizance - An Existential Battle Drum Play Through

Hello everyone!
This is a quick drum play through to "An Existential Battle" from Cognizance.
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Big thanks to Manuel Diepold for shooting the Video and Mathias Garmusch for mixing everything (no samples used, except for the kick)
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Murat Diril Cymbals
Czarcie Kopyto Pedals
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[@flanger001]

My laundry isn't going to come out as clean as this

[@DecrepitChris]

I’ve been into death metal since I was in high school… I graduated in 06……. I just stumbled across Cognizance. I am speechless. Pure uniqueness. I’m in love

[@motopolak]

It's crazy how your core remains almost entirely locked in place, while you use strictly your limbs to do all the work. So much power and dexterity here and yet it looks like you're not really expending that much energy. You make it look effortless, especially with hardly any facial expressions (just laser focus...), and I think that's what's most impressive to me. Also, dat push-pull doe...

[@twelvelookslike]

Yeah he has everything dialed in soo well. Im not trying to stroke his ego but I do think he might be the top drummers in his style for sure.

[@JoeRun88]

I don't believe you can play like this (at this level of perfection) without focusing your energy to your limbs and keeping a very stout form. Expending your energy in unnecessary ways destroys consistency.

[@stevestrickland0425]

Ergonomics !

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@stevestrickland0425 and a seriously next level technique. There’s absolutely no rake on his mounted toms. One requires a flawless technique to be able to play intricate fills on flat toms at breakneck speed. Peerless.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@JoeRun88 Except that the body’s core is vital for utilising double bass and this dude has kick skills for days. He has mastered every foot technique imaginable (heel down, swivel, calf driven, heel-toe double strokes, single foot blasts etc). Edit : Elite stamina and ability.

[@ericmccarty9526]

The re-entry back into the groove at 2:50 is absolutely amazing, he just kills it!

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Then exactly 1min later, over his flat-chat kicks, his vocal phrasings are so well composed.

[@LindenPoirier]

Damn, that new set sounds incredible, as does your playing like always.

[@twelvelookslike]

Does he use triggers or does his kicks actually sound that good?

[@LindenPoirier]

@@twelvelookslike Says that he uses a kick sample but everything else is natural. Pretty insane either way.

[@EvilsonicRecords]

@@twelvelookslike it's triggers, but the raw sound could be processed to achieve pretty much the same sound.

[@jannidear]

youre such a big inspiration david, everytime i watch your playthroughs, i feel like i learn a little thing or two from every movement that you do

[@Hheawy]

Bravo! This is my favorite upload of yours so far. The impeccable playing, the music, the sound of that kit, the video and audio quality all coming together in an astonishing fashion. Thanks for being an inspiration and hope to see more playthroughs from the album!

[@sethkite3580]

Mind blowing as always Mr Diepold forever inspiring me to push my drumming to the next level!

[@gsxs_redwing5135]

One of the most underrated drummers on youtube! I salute david

[@janfrech534]

I am so glad he became a Tama artist; Tama deserves him and he derserves such a gorgeous and awesome sounding Drumset! Great drumming btw!

[@phillipdoucet7171]

Man I’ve been watching this guys videos everyday for a week now. I can’t believe I never heard of him before this. 👏👏

[@DrBlastianB]

The most incredible thing is the combination of different foot techniques and the accuracy at high speeds. I'm still trying to master one technique :-D ... As usual, incredible drumming!!!

[@garyweikel5395]

I'm completely amazed that his calf muscles aren't humongous, I mean, his footwork was what had me mesmerized throughout this entire video, the man was cruising, that's the best way I can describe it and comfortably, I might as.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

oh man that was incredible!!!

[@fuzzydunlop0507]

This song is amazing but certain sections of it are masterfully written and performed. This is one of my favorites

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@fuzzydunlop0507 The man’s skills are sublime!

[@fuzzydunlop0507]

@@Virvum_Juggernaut they really are. He's in my top 5 for sure. And they are very very close in my book

[@fuzzydunlop0507]

@@Virvum_Juggernaut Hannes Grossman, Romain Goulon and Sebastian Lanser are close to interchangeable and David is not far behind

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@fuzzydunlop0507 The track is ‘Tempting Death’ (think it’s the only S.O.T.S. cover Adam’s done). I love me some heavy breakdowns!

[@jordanblue7206]

Every time I watch him play, I can’t help, but laugh cuz he makes it look so easy! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Nivdrums]

That single foot blast is unreal mate!

[@xttxxttxxttx]

it's just amazing how david developed over the years! i remember sawing him play first live with give em blood an austrian band around 2012 in klagenfurt and graz. from the moment he joined the band sound progressed from hardcore/beatdownish into faaaar more complex shown on songs like holes or placebo. his drum covers where always amazing. AND NOW THIS DUDE IS PLAYING IN THE TOP METAL DRUMMER LEAGUE with bands that had eg alex rudinger. nothing but mad respect! also glad you joined the czarcie kopyto family ;)

[@sticksman7819]

There really are no words to say how good you are.watching you drum is an absolute pleasure.

[@bassheadjazz2708]

everything about this video is top notch, the playing, the kit, the great camera work.

[@thisissparta-bq9yk]

Superb drumming- and absolutely stunning kit!

[@MrGimmix81]

Those note pattern changes on the kick are killing me. So good!! This guy is an alien. 👽

[@JGC1]

Impressive. Stunning. Brutal as exquisite technical. The left hand technique during the blast beats makes them seem easy to play. And of course, the live sound with little differences from the album recording. What an album and what a drummer!

[@brentniemi961]

That's some ultra clean drumming....BRAVO!!

[@liamdalton9498]

Have to say the way your able to carry out such intricate patterns both foot work and just everything down to how clean your executing fills in between playing, this truly was a masterpiece, you deserve WAY more recognition than you recieve, and for all drummers who play themselves watching this we have to bow to how clean and how flawless your push pull technique is, honestly I could watch this over and over, and be as amazed as I was when I first watched, I look forward to many more uploads from you, you've easily snuck into my top 10 drummers of all time and I've been playing for years and have watched and played with many talented drummers but this was truly a one of a kind performance, in other words.. FUCKING GREAT JOB. 🤘👌🏻

[@sicfehn2674]

The footwork is phenomenal man! Smooth and almost effortless.

[@dragracingpainter4462]

Excellent way to start my Friday morning!! Hey David..you are a damn beast!! Enjoyed it all the way from Tennessee!!!

[@osssshhh12]

Best metal/deathmetal, drummer of all time, prove me wrong.

[@alexanderskion_08]

Lars will cry at the corner 😅

[@lashedandscorned]

Hannes Grossman.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

I’m with you on that call Scott.

[@TheVictorio]

Pfft please Inferno - Behemoth Jon Rice - Job for a cowboy

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Austin archey is better

[@aacycles]

Dude! Nice Work and crazy control. You are one of the best!

[@gabrielgomer]

Beautiful tones and as per usual super satisfying watching you play !

[@wtfnumbnuts]

So the stache WASNT the source of his power...

[@warrenoids]

(Bello Gubbai) It was two weeks later when I understood what your comment implies.

[@avfilm86]

its there. u cant see it. he is gettin faster.

[@ruicarneiro1640]

The stache was holding him back

[@AUXdrone]

It just has an invisibility cloak

[@picklesthedrummer9812]

Well fuck, I'm getting rid of mine

[@musicbeginners534]

Simply amazing.. No words to explain..

[@jonasclemente9026]

Ual! David Diepold é realmente incrível! Esse cara não é desse planeta.🥁☠🤘🏿

[@josemiguelpinto8547]

Godlike! Keep em coming! Cheers from Portugal!

[@lilslin6956]

That Playthrough is soooooo amazing... wow... your such a awesome drummer 🙏

[@chriscraig2368]

Love the clean crisp sound you have achieved

[@seththomas3194]

Those f`ing feet!!!! Wow, impressive.

[@mattlacroix5919]

That’s what I said when I saw my crushes feet for the first time 😂😂😂😂. It was perfect opportunity. I’m sorry

[@nonesovile8812]

Clean, brutal and always on point...

[@RZM_Phoenix]

I don't think I've heard a better sounding kit in my life. Incredible sound, that snare is sexual. I just love this album.

[@KSdrummerofficial]

Mega geil! Wahnsinn vorallem der Sound und natürlich wie immer dein Spiel! Hammer Video

[@diogenesdias4307]

Push and Pull on left hand 😮 Amazing job Diepold 👊👏

[@badwolfsat5]

You're the best of the best. At 42, I wanna grow up to play like you one day. Lol. I bow down.

[@jessevn827]

watch this video every day man, it's so perfect!

[@Laened]

Your playing technique is impeccable. The push-pull blasts are beautiful to watch, looks so relaxed. Wish I can get close to your level some day.

[@sticksman7819]

That left hand blast technique is absolutely mind blowing as is your playing.

[@jeremyweishaar9523]

All those cymbals sound amazing

[@king-manu2758]

Amazing sound and playing man. I love it.

[@sinnersmetal]

these long precise blastparts. very impressive!

[@joedwards3]

Phenomenal performance and awesome control.

[@sq1boi372]

favorite drummer! period!

[@NormanCeriotti]

Amazing song, amazing playing and amazing sound!!!

[@Friskies76]

Make it look sooooo easy , one of my favorite drummers

[@TrueMetalRadioShow]

SOOO glad he's back at it! Bout damned time!

[@shawntallon9380]

Amazing,as always!

[@zekatrekafiufiu]

A walk in the park! Wish for more brutal and technical sounds in your way!

[@TamatoaDrummer]

Awwwww awesome this is so... all... don't have words... love the look of the 2 bass drums with these Kicker 2

[@hanginon1293]

Damn Guy is Crazy Good. Best Metal Drummer I've ever heard in my life. Rock on David

[@JonasSchuetzDrums]

Waking up, making coffee, realising there is a new upload from this fine gentleman - Blast Beats for breakfast it is! :) Really awesome and precise playing as always! I wish I had a level of technique only HALF of that on the drums...

[@bagethian1]

Wow man, you are perfect !! Technique, speed is a perfect job !!

[@tdogg1281]

Clean af. Sounds great like always

[@melomandrumspassion3959]

I know a lot of monsters. David is, for me, the best. So much fluidity. Perfect technique.

[@opethvtm]

..UN...REAL....and tight as hell. Good job David, allways enjoy your vids !

[@malkhanley2921]

Them kicks sound lovely, proper punchy!!

[@Chillidog650]

Your setup is so badass! And that technique 🤘

[@dillonwong3646]

You're one of the best drummers I've ever watched man fuck yeah!!!!!

[@stripedfrog1122]

Beautiful Tama drumset and amazing drumming!

[@kanskejonasidag1]

Something I'm surprised I don't see many comments about - that is a BEAUTIFUL KIT! The finish, the set up, everything!

[@DariusKhan]

Nice - great kick drum patterns and playing.

[@lastditch727]

So creative so precise so good

[@thalesrodrigues7504]

This hand technique on the blasts is so amazing

[@picklesthedrummer9812]

Absolute raw power. I'm in love with this shit

[@gonadiator]

That shin-melting kick pattern 🤯

[@trav2473]

Fucking right?? Haha

[@nemanacemu2024]

Just what I was thinking 🤔. 😂

[@dRuMPrOdIgY09]

amazing drumming here!! cheers!

[@nasserm.hammoud9076]

Man, you are definitely unbelievable. You sounds sick!

[@stevebrown2557]

Awesome stuff, sir

[@lucif3erum]

Just found this video, can’t wait to listen to the album!

[@BrianGivensYtube]

This was really good, I had high expectations and I was still blow away.

[@stickthedeuces1664]

Dude I’ve been wanting to get back into drums, and this is what’s going to get me back into it.

[@mariapaularubiocuervo727]

BLOODY BRUTAL! 🔥🔥

[@bevomurphy6656]

Awesome work! Thanks for sharing

[@Meul1968]

Just brilliant!

[@Pedro-bc1cd]

Fantastic 🤟🏼🎵

[@rebel_lemonade]

Absolutely insane

[@kevinberstler]

Yessss! So sick.

[@verref]

Great David!!! 🤘 🤘 Hi from Spain

[@trippfarmer2465]

If I had a set that big I still wouldn't be as good as you. Great drumming

[@mattzee666]

this is sick as foook man. heavy

[@ralleralle8620]

wie immer super klasse gespielt!!!

[@BloomVarintorn]

so clean!

[@Nefville]

Nice push pull on your left. And those cymbals damn. So nice. I need a MD sponsorship.

[@paulocharles9690]

👏👏👏👏 como sempre, perfeito.

[@jamesbradford1153]

🔥🔥🔥 phenomenal mix and drumming. Those Star Walnuts are fuckin' amazing.

[@jgatti8742]

Double ride fill at the end was sick.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Incredible Playing!!!

[@Cornivus7]

Monster... Congrats!

[@oysterhead5150]

Those Tama Star Classic's sound amazing, and so does your drumming!

[@Anomaly92]

STAR, Not Starclassic 😜

[@bagethian1]

Murat diril cymbals!!

[@pauloaguiardrummer2721]

The tranquility of this guy makes me nervous! hahah Very good!

[@OdysseyDawnMusic]

Paulo Ricardo Aguiar same bro

[@demonocusmetalocus3558]

😮😮😮😲😲😲 Wow incredible playing

[@mattbell555]

Good job David, I really like this song, peace out.

[@nibiru_1561]

Your limb independence is awesome. Sick job

[@blackusniggus6249]

2:16 Dave thinking about dinner