Copper Wasp play through | Aric Improta | Night Verses

Here's some play through footage of Night Verses' song "Copper Wasp" captured at my final rehearsal before the Intervals/Night Verses/Jason Richardson/Nick Johnston tour in early 2018.
Filmed by Kevin Garcia (@kevinstuff insta)
Drums tracked and mixed by Greg Johnson

[@vnliketheocean9531]

Aric is my fav drummer because, despite being tachnically insane, he always has a great musicality and an incredible inventiveness, he's never banal or boring, and he's a pleasure both to listen to and to look at.

[@andresmassey4767]

Anyone can play, but it's drummers like Aric who remind everyone the difference between standard musicians and the greats.

[@sickdrummer3831]

Not everyone can play. Have you been to Guitar Center

[@andresmassey4767]

maybe they wouldn't sound so bad if some people didn't try playing with big meaty claws

[@effes514]

@@andresmassey4767 well, that's offending 😂

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

Hades 23 spongebob

[@MikeB-oo9bj]

No doubt he's good. But calling him one of the "greats" like Colaiuta, Phillips, Chambers, Cobham, Weckl, Bissonette, S. Smith, Donati, Lang, Mangini, Royster or Sucherman to name a few just because he plays fast and throws in as much complicated stuff as he can come up with is a stretch.

[@Philtoid]

Creative and maniacal. Whats not to like. Also, that stick click hi hat groove was tasty.

[@lingonberriesofwrath1836]

Copper Wasp is probably the coolest sounding song name I've ever heard.

[@TheRuinedPariah]

There are very few drummers that make me want to quit playing... Aric is one of them. Dude is a BEAST!!!!

[@SeekTheLordJesusChrist7]

Lol, there are a lot that make me wanna quit. The internet is a blessing and a curse

[@SS-mr7jx]

Check out Matt Garstka

[@rikodesinko]

@@SS-mr7jx Check out Chris Coleman.

[@uber_stuber]

for me its drummers like Aric that INSPIRE me to keep playing and keep my percussion passion going! so much energy and control in what he plays

[@tbaoth]

I'm a guitarist addicted to watching Aric play. Nuff said. This guys a killer.

[@ijcp5]

Idk how everyone hasn't heard this band yet. They're creating such a unique sound in metal, but they're also experts at each instrument. And I've never heard drumming quite like this.

[@lucashiggins9804]

Just discovered them three days ago am obsessed with From The Gallery Of Sleep. Can’t wait for the new music.

[@vichaon]

Probably my most favourite drummer of all time. This guy redefines drumming in so many different ways. Love it.

[@bonrrzs7790]

You are... Way too crazy Keep it up, man 👍❤

[@Wildoerfaren]

Aric has it all; creativity, groove, timing, chops, personality... Love it! 🥁

[@mipongen4151]

And power ⚡

[@flanneldaddy5220]

Danny Carey and aric are on a whole different level 🐐

[@Podcastage]

Dude Aric. You're killing it! So stoked to see y'all still making gnarly music. Forever Wings Fold 4 Lyf3

[@camwjohn95]

This cat's good-looking; an artist with a beautiful kit; an acrobatic athlete doing insane onstage stunts; and a virtuoso at a drumming style no one else does! He is rockstar drummer incarnate!

[@pkstaytrue]

Anyone: "Do you play any instruments?" Aric: "Playing is for kids."

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

This drumming was so flavourful I can still taste it.

[@TheMetalFreshTiger]

Surely one of my absolute favorite drummers!!!

[@DeathStrokeYourThrot]

Straight up one of the greats.

[@ivad_here]

Legends say he never stopped

[@thatguygeo249]

One of the most underrated drummers ever! You are so musically invigorating and creative.

[@squatch3210]

No doubt Aric is one of the top percussionists, no, musicians of our time. Poly rhythms on the kit is one thing. But to play the digital pads in such odd measures with one hand while keeping the beat on the kit with another is just mind blowing!

[@daavidmurphy3562]

Did Tool and The Mars Volta have a love child?

[@sebastiancruz6039]

Me , a normal drummer who has been playing for over 10 years , Aric , a monster with 10000 years of experience technique and level , he is a god with octapad hahah

[@SKragseth]

Loved how heavy it was getting near the end with the floor toms and the cymbals at the same time

[@justinwalker6902]

WOW!!!! Never seen anything like this before.. I'm speechless

[@vivfeltrin]

Aric you're so incredibly talented! 💜💜💜

[@hellscorpio82]

This guy reached another dimension. Unperceptive for us this whole new level.

[@uber_stuber]

such an amazing drummer aric!

[@basedcookie]

Favorite drummer

[@dancata7644]

Out of this world

[@LnF182]

The best drummer on the market!

[@alexandrepiche5609]

From listening to the song to actually watch it being played is entirely different. Dude you freakin rock! So tight and precise hits, energetic and passionate playing. Keep up the good work!

[@milklizard]

Mindblowing.

[@dominikam.5116]

Incredible

[@RobertoReyesChHC]

One of my favorites from Night Verses.

[@timwindsor03]

Thanks for sharing ARIC. Your amazing brother. You kill it on those drums. Love the music. Keep up the awesome work. Hope you enjoy your night

[@JuDrumsAreCool]

This song *mindblow*

[@bartoszokaj7401]

Wow! This guy 🤩

[@ArchIVEDCinema]

Your kit sounds amazing!! Especially the low toms!

[@orbitfive3677]

Insanity! Never quit ❤️

[@DavidNwokoye]

This is the equivalent of a guitar solo on drums. Awesome playing man. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@gregmartinez5836]

Dang! I needed this! Thinking outside of the "gospel chops" box!

[@TaylorDouglasMusic]

That intro is out of this world.

[@LecoNasciment0]

Melhor baterista da galáxia.

[@TheBadThad]

This drum intro has eclipsed VH Hot for Teacher! Amazing job Aric!

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

Amazing, Phenomenal

[@Musicaltron]

GrEaT pLaYiNg!! Love the cross overs, rim shot flow an sample pads👊 Killer heads!👌 Great song man keep em coming😎

[@rexbanner7611]

Really amazing playing and a great song, the mix was great as well you really nailed the drums levels

[@Aphex26]

So beautiful man, inspiring!

[@jzactual]

Fantastic as always Brother!

[@user-dk1eq2hp9c]

The Best!!!!

[@bdssoaz]

Insane skills!! 👏💪👍

[@audenoakes]

i don’t think the world would be able to handle a aric improta and tom morello collab

[@pierrebergau]

cant wait for the next playthrough. i love watching this shit. i watched this video over and over again. still awesome though

[@thesummit615]

This man is not to be trifled with. I literally think he’s an Android. He never gets tired!!!

[@6ic6ic6ic]

What a beast

[@tomverstappendrums3423]

Learning that first part alone is hell to practice over and over again

[@joebuczkowski8605]

I liked the stick clicking, I thought it was creative and the look of the drum heads is tight, I just got a Tama SLP hammered steel too. The song was fresh.

[@marclaperriere9694]

That's my favorite part, just because of how unexpected it was for me!

[@ARDrummer]

0:29 Say what??? Your creativity is off the charts! Amazing drumming

[@slipndi]

so inspiring...

[@Mrbeat-88]

Perfectly balanced between chops and groove. Keep it up dude

[@DanaHeisel]

And here I am still trying to perfect a crossover fill... sheeeesh. This is amazing.

[@Chasecka]

Who the fuck could dislike this?!

[@jojodrumz]

This is so sick

[@Kholdave]

Intratable este hombre.

[@andreew]

you're the best♥

[@ryanx9372]

Respect!

[@VirginiaWolf88]

Wow!! Really good!!!

[@gabepalumbo6733]

I keep watching your drum solo on the drum off in 2012 and I still think you should have won 1st place man.

[@foodiddles]

sick!!!

[@salkynsuuguitarraqua]

Insane, man!

[@stevenr672]

Sick

[@conradcasper2799]

serious as cities burn vibes starting at 1:58... which i love. great stuff man.

[@Kindling_the_Void]

KZbin won't let me like this video multiple times 😵

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

Fuck yes! That is all...fuck yes!!!

[@leanmessina384]

01:16 uffff!!!! Applausessss!!!!!

[@cazzdorak2502]

VERY NICE🔥🔥 FIRE 🔥 🔥

[@HybridSpektar]

Some people choose to play instruments. For others, the instrument chooses them.

[@Hotshot97]

Now this is what you call god mode! Surely among the God level drummers who are breathing !

[@bobtheblob1668]

SOLID

[@screambluemurder101]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@seabornekarmabrandonchaney3073]

DRUM GOD🤯

[@carlosstorny127]

Insane simples.

[@joaquimpattonpuig3326]

preciós 👏👏👏👏

[@ga8rielsMsg]

Very impressive

[@nighteyes27v]

Wonderful video

[@nelskudler]

Excelente

[@tomverstappendrums3423]

Needs more views!!!!!

[@Erickhetfield]

I would love to see a Trading Shadows playthrough. That drum solo is among the best ever.

[@maxotsky]

🥁🔥🔥🔥

[@jt_mallett_ii]

same of the techniques are so cool

[@yugiboy1649]

Those stick clicks make me feel like the flash is inspiring you're writing. That pattern was really neat, thanks for the inspiration Edit: Flash in terms of flashiness not the super hero lol

[@gabrielem.700]

❤️‍🔥🔝

[@Fabelnegros]

good job bro greetings frm Mauritius!

[@Muirapiranga]

Zaebis!

[@MrShitfire420]

You got my attention.

[@user-zp3dx1nr1y]

Love you man! Hello from Kyiv, Ukraine!))))

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

Fuckin wow. .... just fuckin wow. 😲

[@Mord_Vi]

Was just chilling in a twitch stream and a dude recommend you when we were chatting about AAL - floored.

[@gazzore7339]

Wow..........👌

[@KristianNowak]

DUDE UR FRICKING AMAZING BTW 66SAMUS WATCHED THIS ON STREAM