Dan Presland (Ne Obliviscaris) Devour Me, Colossus studio playthrough

Devour Me, Colossus, playthrough by Dan Presland.
Recorded at Pony Music, March 2016 by the Audio Ninja, Troy Mccosker.
No quantizing was used in these videos. Track was done in one take, no cuts or editing. There are no samples on the snare or toms, they are all natural.
Pearl Masterworks drums, natural bubinga fade finish.
8, 10, 12" rack toms
14x14, 16x16" floor toms
20x18" kick drums
14x6" snare
All maple thin shells, with re-inforcement rings, golden ratio air vents, 45 degree bearing edges and Reference Pure hardware.
Zildjian cymbals
16, 18" A custom crashes
8" K custom splash
11" K custom hybrid splash
6" Zil bel
14" Oriental china
14" A custom hi hats
13" K custom dark hi hats
17" K custom hybrid china
19" K custom china
20" K custom ride
21" K custom hybrid ride
Vic Firth Rock sticks
Remo Emperor heads on toms, powerstroke 3 on snare
I proudly endorse Pearl drums, ZIldjian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Remo drumheads.
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[@DylanPottsDrums]

God that kit is so beautiful.

[@DanPresland]

innit?

[@Kane34572]

right, perfect choice. I neeeeed itttttt!!!

[@metalover2]

that hi-hat part at 4:24. dude you are one of the most original drummers in metal right now.

[@natemtz6661]

indeed.

[@WhiteSlash_Guitars]

Exactly what I was about to comment ! First I was like "mmh, why ?" Then I heard that the kick was still beating and he couldn't use his feet lol :') Always a pleasure to watch these studio performances.

[@M745485]

Actually Daniel Erlandsson (drummer of Arch Enemy) used the same technique in their song "No More Regrets". Anyway, both Daniel are Great drummers :)

[@NympoGaming]

I'd never have thought of doing this :D Those are some advanced shenanigans.

[@randyhill1677]

Gets me everytime

[@teepannu1234]

Dan is totally underrated, he should be noticed by a lot more people

[@Will057]

It will come. They need to play in some big festivals. I believe it will be their year.

[@Vukf1]

i like to play imaginery drums every time i listen to NeO

[@blacktaxi2d]

the videos are making me realize how much of an improvement the drumming is in this album vs portal of i. the parts here are so varied and the whole kit has use throughout the tracks. incredible drumming, can't wait to see what the future holds for NeO

[@maaaaaap]

im pretty sure there were really varied tracks on Portal, and plague flowers the kaleidoscope etc

[@OAK_MTN]

@@maaaaaap From what I remember Portal of I was written by another drummer.

[@maaaaaap]

according to metallum dan joined in 2005 but left for a year before coming back when Portal was released in 2012 so idk

[@Will057]

@@OAK_MTN I believe most tracks were already written when he was in the band.

[@Kane34572]

Martin Beauchesne they’re all written by dan lol

[@stevens.700]

Daniel, it's great to see another open-handed drummer shred. You and the rest of your band are remorseless with talent. Just discovered you guys last night and it's been one of the best discoveries of my life.

[@DanPresland]

wow, thanks man! I'm not really open handed, but I really like to use both sides of the kit

[@tylerm6709]

I'd love to watch playthoughs of every musician in this band! They are all incredible - and this song is my definition of perfection. Can't wait for the upcoming album!

[@DanPresland]

we used to call that a gig back in the day! haha, thanks man

[@Ammiel1234]

That was TASTY! This man is quickly becoming one of my favorite drummers. Love those melodic groovy blasts.

[@DeathStarLuke]

I absolutely love how you're controlling the hi-hat with your hand at 4:25. I'm not sure how common that is as I don't look into drumming a whole lot, but this is the first time I've seen it.

[@jimit.4220]

he does it because he can't control the hi hat with his foot because of the double bass playing

[@ElJuegoAlex]

Love the sticks throw at the end

[@emergentform1188]

Brilliant. Beyond words. One of the true innovators of our age.

[@thomasmacgillavry701]

First Ne Obliviscaris track I listened to. Absolutely amazing! :D

[@DevlinHaven]

Im new to drumming (2 years now) and you have been amazingly inspirational and motivating. Thank you :)

[@paulm7875]

This is just brilliant. Absolutely and utterly stunning!

[@josephmoore5967]

Believe it or not, the determined pattern work on hats and NOT fucking up around 10:00-10:29 is probably the most hard and intense piece of this. That takes soem fucking MAD concentration and self-metronome timing. I won't even get into the feetsworks of the DanMan. (Y) @Dan Presland, up the fucking irons, mate. INCREDIBLE use of kit, patterning, power/regulation of blasts and bass drum work. And best of all, served with delicious cymbal work. PRIMO, man.

[@colinclark1981]

Yup he's an extremely talented and creative drummer

[@laus9567]

Non mi vengono parole per riuscire ad esprimere il talento e la bravura di questo ragazzo. Ogni termine sarebbe riduttivo

[@Syphon_Drummer]

Not one dislike. It better stay that way! Dan deserves it.

[@Sardaukar280]

I just listened to two of your songs in January and bought 2 albums immediately. Next I studied your music and fell in love. Then I watched this, and said to myself, as a drummer and metal music/drum lover whatever BEHOLD THE FURY OF THE MACHINE GOD !!!!!!! Love from France, keep going, we'll be there for you ! Amazing. No words can really describe the feeling I've got right now

[@DanPresland]

Sardaukar280 thank you man. glad you enjoy. actually playing a couple shows in france in the next week or so

[@Sardaukar280]

The honor is mine. I think I will be able to come and see you in the flesh in Paris next Tuesday, at the Gibus. Thanks for your answer, it's very nice. Keep creating, keep making the Earth trembling at the sound of your awesome music and flawless drumming

[@tdeviant]

That's one of my favorite songs!!!

[@WhiteSlash_Guitars]

ho boy ho boy ho boy, the rythm around 9:30 just gets me every times !! I'm trying to sync with it in my car, singing like "tululu tu tu tu tu tululu tu tu tu tu tu tu tululu" haha With the bass tapping and all... This band is definitively one of my favourite. Whenever someones likes metal, instrumental music, is a musician or likes technicity... I'm like "mate, check Ne Obliviscari, one of the best slap in my face I got these last years" !!

[@arkazhel]

This is seriously the best Dan. You are one talented man.

[@binlagin]

Dan needs to be arrested for murder... because he KILLS this song!

[@fale.cedille]

@Some nerd it's a compliment :)

[@Will057]

This song is finally my favourite.

[@MrAgrima1]

I'm not a drummer, but I have to say, your drumming is out of this world! I watched many live videos and can't wait to see you in Budapest this October! Eversince I hear about Ne Obliviscaris, my understanding of playing and listening music is changed in a very good way. So I'd like to thank you! : )

[@Chillidog650]

you are such an inspiration man i keep coming back to watch your playthroughs because they are amazing...i can still only play the first 4 mins of this song until i gas out though lol

[@aaronoosterhoff5449]

So satisfying to watch, I was just smiling the whole time, awesome awesome job man!

[@Kane34572]

BEST FUCKING BAND OF ALL TIME! Cant wait for ALBUM 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Zen_Wulf]

Nice job, had me banging my head the whole time!

[@bobbyhilda5880]

I love that stuff

[@drummersanonymous]

Awesome play through. \m/

[@attackpilot]

Wow just wow! AMAZING

[@fistfuckerrob]

Very inspiring!

[@xpszgamingtool7524]

I love how he keeps track of the rhythm with his feet on the hi-hat pedals at 9:30

[@DouweHummeling]

This is such an amazing playthrough.. I love you man!

[@Asgoroth6]

Шикарно!

[@paolosmeazzetto2159]

Awesome !

[@jcdrums2798]

very nice kit.

[@Theentity9666]

that was sick man shine on big fan of yours thanks

[@gianpaoloanelli2755]

waiting for you in Italy... You are fucking amazing guys

[@MarioDelPezo]

Amazing Video!

[@joshcollins8727]

Hell yeah this kicks ass! 🤘

[@paulc1391]

You should do a lesson on drumeo

[@DanPresland]

Paul Casem id love to!

[@shawnthefox3459]

You are incredible and keep getting better! By the way what cameras did you use to record this? Loving that 1080p 60fps

[@DanPresland]

5 go pro 3+ black edition cameras and 1 Sony a7

[@lukmanadila6543]

So sick. Awesome. What a genius🙏🏻 I hope those drums are above 18😂

[@Hc_Bj]

a master

[@FBriano]

Great!!! Great!!!

[@abelpaduret]

that ending was so epic :))))

[@apotropaic728]

Dude is a monster

[@Amestoss]

great, thank you :)

[@yuriyalekseev4052]

awesome

[@NuuweiLol]

why did i now just realise you threw your sticks at the end

[@theotherhouse5910]

That Sonic boom at the end though....

[@blainemono3544]

Some hardest parts of your arrangements seems to be very close to the limit of human being's motoric skills. i think you have prepared a kind of extremely hard-to-vanquish trap for yourself, which is already waiting for you somewhere around year 2030. Do you believe that you will be able to play songs from "Citadel" album when you will be more than 40 years old? But, thinking in such categories would not be favourable base for music quality you create :-) ...and the music you make is really outstanding and THE FUTURE will not forget about Ne Obliviscaris - that is for sure. The children of my granchildren will to be impressed by your albums, perceiving them as a masterpieces in the category "classics of extreme music from the early 21st century" :-)

[@Mstrofpup]

f*kin well said mate

[@trevstauf1771]

You should look up Nils fjellström

[@isaacdissonance3967]

Trev Stauf jmie st merat fucks both ....with all respect :)

[@CultureShockGaming]

Well Roddy, Mounier, Inferno, Kollias, Trey Williams etc... in this category of drumming all these guys hit or are about to hit their 40's and they still got it, even older chaps like Holgan, barker, Lombardo still have it nowadays !

[@blainemono3544]

​@@CultureShockGaming I sincerely wish long life in good health for all of them, and for Dan Presland too! :)

[@Luemm3l]

damn that control in general and on the feet, just amazing ! I wonder how you mix the song, I am a beginner at these things and always wonder how you can get such a crisp nice sound of the kit... My recordings suck sound wise, even after editing, lol !

[@triptychlux]

he is beyond masters. their music will be a cult in progressive metal

[@AlexanderPryakhin]

Great control!!!! u are awesome!!!! cheers from Russia =)

[@danielfierro6344]

Dan, i love you man, you are amazing, thanks for this music, you have gp tabs?

[@fractalized3]

Does anyone else noticed how he misses the crash and the stick just past through the air!!? 0:43

[@DanPresland]

haha, missed that one

[@fractalized3]

the best part, is that i actually heard the sound of the crash in my mind! hahaha!

[@NuuweiLol]

someone else realised 6 years ago

[@Grunik1618]

Dat Vipassi shirt.

[@tearfulharlot9393]

fucking love NeO and Vipassi

[@Grievance87]

man, your hemispheres must be connected af... :)

[@prod.azal33]

This is fucking insane 😮

[@luisricardomedinaponce4258]

All your jobs are relentless, Excellent performation and tenacity, great work men I love you :v And you guys are doing more NO stuff?

[@DanPresland]

recording another album in a month or 2

[@janknapp5229]

Oh damn!!!! I can't wait anymore. How do you guys can't even write an average song?

[@VanDerLaars]

Sorry for the question but the second pedal on the right foot? I just noticed it. Is it for "counting" purposes?

[@BlackEmperor]

2:43 was that an intentional crescendo on the snare or was your wrist getting tired? Also big props for those perfect rimshots in the soft part and the elegant ride hit at 5:58. It's in those little things for me! And although you didn't look very pleased with it, I once again have to point out that the accidental hi-hat hit at 11:32 actually ended up working quite well!

[@DanPresland]

Yeah it's an intentional crescendo blast. And thanks, it's a great ride to do small crashes on like that. I don't think there's any rim shots in this song?

[@BlackEmperor]

Dan Presland There's not? Have to admit, I listened through my laptop speakers so I went by your hand movements mostly, looked like you were doing rimshots back there. But listening again with proper headphones it is indeed the sound of the snare that just happens to sound similar to a rimshot on mine! Well, that does explain why they sounded so perfectly consistent, haha. Not that I doubt that you could do it if you wanted to though!

[@Resurrected9]

I dont try to be mean but 6:32 this drum part which I find totally eargasmic really similar to AMDBL's Fortress (in drum wise of course-see his fortress drum cover) ...Still one of the greatest song ever though !

[@AugustBurnsSam]

It's not a completely new rhythm, but it definitely compliments everything else that's going on in the song at that point. It's also similar to a rhythm in the song Indonesia by August Burns Red.

[@DanPresland]

Haha, funny you notice that. I actually wrote this part for NeO first, I just felt it fit that AMDBL part also

[@chitoiup]

How the hell do you even remember all the notes to a song like that?

[@MetalOfAllOwns]

Its passion, muscle memory. And he wrote it so it helps. But yea its all a feeling mostly. Opeth especially would know that.

[@MarcoFerlito]

COLOSSAL \m/

[@paulravin1]

wtf? I can't help but notice that your axis pedals appear to polished or something? Or is it just the lighting?

[@DanPresland]

Benjamin Petzold a bit of both - these have had so much use that the rubber from my shoes has gradually smoothened the foot plate.

[@paulravin1]

Dan Presland hahaha that's awesome

[@drumindita8893]

Dan are those sticks nylon tipped?

[@zb695]

They are, I too can highly recommend nylon tips

[@aaronoosterhoff5449]

Nylon tips FTW!

[@Bryan-T]

4:38 :)

[@srujanaithal5001]

Get back cygnus pls

[@chitoiup]

Inhuman...

[@barbarakraft9278]

The music is good till he started singing,,,,,,,

[@Talos_Valcoran87]

Then it gets great!