Daniel Williams/The Devil Wears Prada/Warped Tour 2009

[@scotturban54]

11 years ago when this band meant a lot more to me.

[@Watercooler89]

Zombie 2 was great

[@cleankiller9]

Why doesn't it mean anything to you now?

[@scotturban54]

@@cleankiller9back then the sound was better in my opinion, the shows were out of control before they made sellout songs (I like chemical) but it’s not old TDWP or even close. Remembering the days of Plagues or even With Roots Above and Branches below.

[@cleankiller9]

@@scotturban54 yeah i get what you mean they back then they played music for the love of playing music

[@donavanphillips9899]

I couldn’t agree more my man

[@TamaHawkLive]

The fact that he did this in their early days with a 3 peice setup is immensely impressive and classy from the standpoint of what is normal to hardcore drummers

[@CalientexDrummer]

That's a 4 piece and there a lot of good drummers that played metalcore/hardcore shit with 4 piece. But I agree he was one of the first I noticed doing it that I actually enjoyed

[@paydnfull3830]

Hes my cousin dont know shit about the band

[@hondakid9170]

@@paydnfull3830 he’s your cousin? Really?

[@paydnfull3830]

@@hondakid9170 correct

[@hondakid9170]

@@paydnfull3830 that’s sick lol! Since he’s left the band, what’s he been up to if I may ask?

[@maxfolsom2752]

Oh my god, this takes me back.. I miss this TDWP..

[@BradleyButlerDrums]

His foot work has gotten so much better!

[@lustrias]

So how many of the bashers got as far as this band? You might not like his drumming, but he is on a stage with a band that has more than 10 years experience and 5-6 studio albums. I think that's an accomplishment and I also like his drumming.

[@thatguydrums]

It is sincere. That's why you like it. Ill take this over "perfect" any day.

[@midtownmartyr7895]

Dude he rips!!!!

[@Architect4293]

I'm a drummer, and I want to tour, it's my biggest dream. But I cannot understand how this guy can do this everyday, stay on time with the band, and still put so much passion into playing. Maybe someday I'll be able to do this. Thanks for the inspiration Daniel. You're amazing-3

[@midtownmartyr7895]

Seriously!!! He rips for real!

[@korbendallas7181]

Where you at?

[@DerJuliusv]

OMG he's so energic

[@tonyg1011]

energic

[@tightywhitey9779]

energic

[@90s267]

@@tightywhitey9779 a new type of allergic

[@tdrew337]

Love Daniel wish he was still in the band, so many people talking bad, but I’m sure his energy is all stage presence

[@forgetnumberone3335]

My favorite drummer

[@Dr00ski666]

this guy is one of my heros. one of the reasons i love to play drums :)

[@AdamArtz]

Watching this and now remembering that he's no longer in the band as of yesterday :( fuck

[@mike0near]

I came here for the same reason

[@NSK_ArK]

+MikeVoxGR same :(

[@HopesAnchored]

@MrDraglet5 it has a louder sound to it considering its larger and therefore you can hear it better live since there's so much noise confind into such a little area so it just helps make the drums louder.

[@thedrumminmaniac]

Daniel Williams is my favorite drummer! i love his individual style as a drummer... basically that is what has gotten him this far no?

[@kennethsmith8968]

jason bitner 4 me.

[@flidrummer14]

I love the video's like this, especially the ones that Meinl posts, cause you hear the actual drum sound and not the sound on speakers!

[@Chodda]

WHY DID HE LEAVE????? WE NEED ANSWERS

[@Daddyopops]

He broke, 5x cymabsl per show, They went broke.

[@13lueBomber]

*That's what sponsors are for. "FREE" cymbals, and equipment. But, is that the REAL reason to why he left? Because they were "broke" and he was breaking a ton of cymbals....? Hmm. I don't know. I didn't even know he left. I haven't been keeping up with this "scene" in a minute. For some reason, I wanted to look up their live drumming videos, which is why I'm here.*

[@Baby_Bear769]

Trey Lockwood lol not that is not the real reason, or even a true fact.

[@mrmacattack.6373]

you do realise sponsers pay for broken things right are you that dumb??????????

[@sasquatch_8185]

Chodda He was kicked out.

[@Jfitch08]

I love the fact that he uses only what he needs, not some big ass fancy drum set that most players don't even fully use. Plus you can see him play a lot better and it looks killer from the audiences point of view.

[@drumd00d]

Is he actually CRASHING a 22" MB20 Heavy Bell Ride? That's crazy if he is

[@LouSassles]

+drumd00d lol this was back when he wasn't good. He's probably using a byzance cymbals all over

[@codeman1180]

Yep was a mb20 heavy ride back then mb20 China and 1 mb20 crash the rest byzance I remember asking him about it on myspace back in the day.

[@AlanReta]

The very Best TDWP era, just when roots was kind of pop, but they still played hardcore old tdwp bangers! Miss this guys and that sound they had was amazing

[@MrPipex75]

How can this guy have so many likes...

[@Twobucktin]

Daniel is improving a lot. It's amazing how much this band progresses with each album

[@perciusmercius4003]

This is cringe-worthy

[@BaLLHands87]

Percius Mercius how so? i'm curious

[@Jak2star]

+Percius Mercius Hes a decent drummer but definitely not the best part of the band. Plus this was back when the band kinda werent all that great. Zombie (2010) was a major step up for them and for Dan's drumming.

[@Austin42156]

+Percius Mercius You do know the best type of drummer is the drummer that follows the music and that's exactly what he was doing for this record. It's not a race to see who can blastbeat faster... With Roots Above is their best release to this day.

[@wessteyrn7746]

+Austin Childress I respect your opinion but With Roots Above, as fantastic as it is is nowhere close to being their best release.It was still scene and quite generic when it comes to instrumentals. 8:18 is definitely first on the list for me. This is really the album where they stepped up every single thing in the band, from the drums to the vocals. dead throne is 2nd. I think they are one of the few bands out that really gets better with each release.

[@andrewboyers888]

+Percius Mercius You know what's funny about you saying this is cringe-worthy is the fact that this guy (even with his rather interesting technique and style) still would probably play this song better than you

[@gondormonky]

Man comparing this to the newer drum videos ive seen, he has gotten so much better. amazing drummer

[@mattheweble]

i was there and they were so amazing

[@juice_tin650]

@PBronaldo it's basically an upside down little cymbal that replaces the ride bell for a more dingy and fuller ride bell sound. if you drum, make sure you pick one up.

[@hyphyC11]

so much respect. this dude is playing his heart out for a whole fucking 10 song set.

[@saprijean]

dame his badass. never seen him drummin like that. good shit. devil wears prada are sick

[@weinerschnitzelsrule]

@bobfitzgerald14 if u notice, u barely hear anything but the drums, so they prolli had a unidirectional mic plugged into the camera, and just pressed record. its nothing to difficult really

[@np9k]

I've seen these guys live a few times. They are the real deal. This guy on drums is sick. I have played in many bands with a drum set twice that size, and they can't get the job done like this guy. Nice.

[@KLCsantamaria]

he is freaking sick!!! he rocks!!!

[@MBplaysdrums]

The little intro into the ending before it too, everything is so sick!!

[@djdresmith]

Awesome drummer And what crash ride is he useing the one with the bell on top of it!?

[@Underscore2112]

@shawn11291 Doesnt Joey use trigers live? That would help alot with him being on point.

[@MTJRugby]

@greenlanderr who the rev or daniel williams ? ur completely wrong either way though

[@unicohijo2152]

DAMN 2020.

[@Mushkrat]

@Evolutioncity well since its on the MEINLcymbals youtube page.. im gonna take a wild guess and say meinl??

[@mementomori2839]

Sassafras, then Reptar King of the Ozone?

[@disturbedrox2011]

@Dylguy23 according to the Meinl site, it's an 8" classics bell

[@SergeantYurmom]

@ihatescreamobands i totally agree with you. btw whats the name of the saong their playing?

[@jakedawg1995]

@chickenbeforeegg He's endorsed by Meinl, if you look on their website it will show you exactly what cymbals he uses.

[@sickstix182]

@mushynator i dont see anything sloppy or off beat about the entire performance and even if it was off time at any point u cant tell because u cant hear the music anyways idk what ur talking about

[@geggveck]

@BandaDK It is the Truth Custom Drums that only make 4 piece kits. They only make exceptions to some people

[@ItsNotSafe2Swim]

I love watching him play. So sick

[@Fat1Rulez]

anyone know the name of that kit? looks fucking amazing.

[@downfall4you]

this is my favorite drummer who makes everything that seems complicated. easy.

[@sharkmako8436]

@AngelsOfSilence6 what do you use? heel toe and triggers? or the shuffle and triggers? dont be jealous of a drummer who can get full hits out of his kick.

[@SnowUltra]

@06livefast have you seen any of their other stuff?

[@JonTheSpeedDemon]

I have that same bell. Awesome.

[@6x14ludwig1992]

Anyone know what kind of heads he uses in the studio. I'm only asking specifically about the studio because usually when on tour alot of drummers use whatever they can get their hands on. I see an Aquarian Cymbal spring on his China, so maybe aquarian...

[@lalalax4321]

wow i never thought he played like that and his set was like that. so beast!

[@dane248123]

Does anyone know his cymbal setup? Menil should list this in each artist video. yew

[@Mp5Drummer]

@chochut13 I think he was using a 22"x20 or 24"x20 on this tour, not certain though. Definitely not a 20" diameter.

[@OKAY546]

@grapsl85 cus the camera is behind it,i know you should still hear it but thats my guess.

[@IJayCee101]

@christianblehh ah right, Thanks, is that definately 2011 up to date or from like 2009?

[@junos6]

completly agree with you , old metal is always a must !

[@JBWonton05]

DUDES AMAZING!!!

[@joscelinev]

Did you guys know that James was the original drummer at first? Or he was supposed to be, or something haha. I love Dan, I'm happy things turned out how they did.

[@Woakipa]

Wild to me how I'm discovering lore for this band all of these years later.

[@NickAugustinesworld]

@hiimtucker it wasn't that set he sold for charity btw. it was his custom shine kit.

[@Busse8119]

What type of Boom stand is he using for his china cymbal?

[@whophead007]

@whophead007 What kind of primary crash (ride) is that!!!! 22'' heavy,or 21'' medium???? i MUST know.

[@AlexxRamos123]

search up Daniel Williams - The Devil Wears Prada - Born To Lose.

[@drumd00d]

What kind of bell is on his ride ( I know the brand is Meinl -duh!) but what's the type and size?

[@TruckersSon2704]

@drumd00d its a 20" Mb20 not a 21 byzance traditional

[@ibetrolling1]

does he just put hsi rack tom on another snare stand? or is some special stand for his tom?

[@Blackheart11249]

@06livefast i play drums too, and im just curious of what you think is bad about this?

[@Th3Fly1ngCow]

Underrated like crazy

[@SiikThh]

what exactly is on his china stand, cymbal saver or something like that?

[@misterbritish94]

@YTNimron the first one is Sassafras and the second is Reptar King of the Ozone.

[@patrickbrown09]

@crazydrummer452 ,yeah they are iron cobras.i dont know what kind they are though.

[@NicolasxMenendez]

it's exciting to play this song on the drums, it makes me siiiickkkkkkk

[@32698clay]

thanks

[@prizefighter7607]

@thunderstruck72 does meinl makes bells?

[@iJoshTyko]

i love his style

[@electrikscenept2]

@RJROCKZout23 last time i checked it was the mb20 medium or heavy ride, but it might be the byzance tradition heavy.

[@Jaco979]

what is the bel hes using??? i want it!!

[@whophead007]

@jrgallaway23 i wonder how long his cymbals last..

[@bobfitzgerald14]

how did they get this audio? i love music and everything, especially TDWP, but i know absolutely nothing about live recording and stuff like that...

[@OrlandoJRodriguez]

rock on Mr. Williams...rock on

[@ericb11211]

@nic35761 it could be but :20-:40 and :53-1:05 isnt changing it, its like he's forgetting or just cant seem to get the tempo right. its only this video though

[@Mp5Drummer]

@Tyrantax I'm guessing you break a lot of cymbals then?

[@Elmnt4life11997]

whats tht cymba called hes using besides the china

[@chickenbeforeegg]

what is that bell plz!!

[@Miesepetrick]

what meinl cymbals are those?? i'm thinking about getting those or some zildjian a- customs

[@Tencor09]

@mahavens Our name is As A Heart Attack, and we're from central Illinois! :D

[@Kry56]

@PBronaldo the bell?

[@brianpmarion]

What kind of stand is the china on?

[@RadialOvertone]

what kind/size of meinl bell is daniel using in this video ?

[@Mp5Drummer]

@d00dthatslegit Why would it say Zildjian Bel on the Meinl site? Of course they're gonna say he uses the classics. If you've ever heard and seen both bells, you can EASILY tell it's a Zil-Bel. That and the fact he posted on his Myspace he uses Zildjian bells, despite his Meinl endorsement.

[@northernmycobeez]

@MarkusBeavis yellow are heavy and used for rides and chinas 18" and up, red are light and used for crashes 16'' and up.

[@patrickbrown09]

whats the second song after sassafras called?

[@23black061]

Okay guys.. this is way back from 09! Come and see him play this year!! .. He is now so epic.. I didn't like him back then... but when the new EP is released .. everything changed.... Dan is so EPIC now...

[@stephenlynn46]

I agree. It varies from artist to artist and how much exposure the band can give the company... Basically, the bigger the band, the bigger the discount.

[@SethCMaynard]

Anyone know what the second song is,but I do know that the first song is sassafras

[@thedrumminmaniac]

@BandaDK which one?

[@anthonplake]

@PrizeFighter yep. just go onto guitar center's website and search meinl bell. i have the classic high bell, which i personally think is too high. I'd suggest getting a medium. Believe me, I didn't think the high would sound all that high, IT DOES. I had to stick some painters take on it so it would muffle a bit

[@mrmouse231]

what was the second song they played?

[@kenny12777]

Thumbs up this comment if you think he's an awesome drummer and the band is just awesome.

[@crakingmoving]

is that the drum track of sassafras?

[@mariorossipuzza]

@whophead007 i wonder how long he last...

[@dethmagnet21]

wats the second song they play?

[@PremiumSnack]

@SiikThh its an aquarian cymbal spring.