Cognizance - An Existential Battle Drum Play Through

[@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

[@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.

[@flanger001]

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

[@Nate-n8s]

are these triggered double kicks?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@DestructoVic]

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

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Austin archey is better

[@sethkite3580]

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

[@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

[@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 ;)

[@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!!!

[@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. 👏👏

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@gonadiator]

That shin-melting kick pattern 🤯

[@trav2473]

Fucking right?? Haha

[@nemanacemu2024]

Just what I was thinking 🤔. 😂

[@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. 🤘👌🏻

[@yevhenzhukov4268]

Cognizance is the top of modern metal. You are the beast man!

[@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!

[@alexmanojmathews]

All i can say is... God was in a mood for some good metal and wanted to create a drummer.... and thus was born ... Happy Birthday David... May u become better with every moment.. and defy every possible boundary !!!!..

[@loumason6120]

And that goes for every super talented person that ever existed.. cause there's a creator..He's just shoving it our face now!

[@winter_metal]

Come on Yotube, this guy is a legend, give him some shoutout!

[@joshuawerner3074]

@Mutiara Majid David is now the drummer for Obscura!

[@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.

[@michaelaneser2066]

cleanest drummer of this genre not even close.

[@g-money792]

What?

[@melomandrumspassion3959]

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

[@jonasclemente9026]

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

[@MrGimmix81]

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

[@hanginon1293]

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

[@thehammer4860]

Those who thumbs down any David videos are just jealous they can't play as good and with such precision.

[@alexanderson9171]

For your age, you're probably the overall best drummer I've ever seen. -Signed, Some random guy on the net. PS - Cheers man wish you had been on tour with Obscura. Maybe next time....

[@ESV_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.

[@HKKetoRecipes]

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!

[@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.

[@borknagarpopinga4089]

In my opinion, you're the best drummer in the biz, I do not understand why you aren't playing with bigger bands. Every big band from Dying Fetus to Deicide should have your number.

[@TrueMetalRadioShow]

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

[@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...

[@sticksman7819]

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

[@Friskies76]

Make it look sooooo easy , one of my favorite drummers

[@badwolfsat5]

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

[@jalansantai3032]

Drummer KZbin terbaik sepanjang masa

[@kanskejonasidag1]

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

[@ZyclonBee]

By the way 2 minutes and 24 seconds in that is super impressive

[@robertb.4202]

Single foot blast beats. Two bass drums used (no dummy drum/double pedal set up). Solid performance. Win win win.

[@musicbeginners534]

Simply amazing.. No words to explain..

[@nickpryme]

that left hand blast technique will never not blow my mind

[@oysterhead5150]

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

[@Anomaly92]

STAR, Not Starclassic 😜

[@bagethian1]

Murat diril cymbals!!

[@GillRigged]

I do that same push pull technique every night in my bedroom. 😂

[@merdwerkz]

🥁 Ba doom ching 🤣

[@diogenesdias4307]

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

[@mattzee666]

this is sick as foook man. heavy

[@davidschumacher5830]

🤩 Einfach nur GEIL!!!!! Technik phänomenal Und Kickbass mit einem👟 gespielt als wäre es Double. HAMMER⚒️⚒️⚒️🤘🤘🤘

[@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!!!

[@malkhanley2921]

Them kicks sound lovely, proper punchy!!

[@aacycles]

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

[@tomtierneydrums]

I'm convinced David is one of the best metal drummers that has walked the planet and until someone does better than this he's going to reach god status in a few short years. I'm absolutely mesmerized. You just helped me find the inspiration I haven't had since watching Portnoy and Peart as a kid. All of a sudden I feel the need to go and practice. Also what snare is that? Looks like a copper Starphonic. Whatever it is, it sounds incredible. Not to mention the rest of the kit too. Cheers bro. Keep doing it.

[@dillonwong3646]

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

[@brentniemi961]

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

[@jeremyweishaar9523]

All those cymbals sound amazing

[@thisissparta-bq9yk]

Superb drumming- and absolutely stunning kit!

[@JessevanNijnatten]

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

[@thalesrodrigues7504]

This hand technique on the blasts is so amazing

[@pauloaguiardrummer2721]

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

[@OdysseyDawnMusic]

Paulo Ricardo Aguiar same bro

[@jaxchancellor4907]

that high-hat groove during the blast beat at 2:52 is soooo groovy

[@TheAspieDrummer]

The MRI results of the kit have just come back....it's gonna make it, just! Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers 😄😄😄 superb dude!

[@bagethian1]

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

[@TamatoaDrummer]

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

[@sq1boi372]

favorite drummer! period!

[@josemiguelpinto8547]

Godlike! Keep em coming! Cheers from Portugal!

[@gabrielgomer]

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

[@KSdrummerofficial]

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

[@andgarbujo]

David & Krimh are the Top 2 Drummers on the youtube!

[@opethvtm]

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

[@zekatrekafiufiu]

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

[@lastditch727]

So creative so precise so good

[@nonesovile8812]

Clean, brutal and always on point...

[@joedwards3]

Phenomenal performance and awesome control.

[@solenya4983]

So satisfying to see someone push-pull blast. Especially with their non-dominant hand.

[@sinnersmetal]

these long precise blastparts. very impressive!

[@khaifishing6879]

Terbaik... David diepold.. Hang drummer sejarah no 1 dalam hidup akuu🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@lucif3erum]

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

[@lilslin6956]

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

[@DariusKhan]

Nice - great kick drum patterns and playing.

[@chriscraig2368]

Love the clean crisp sound you have achieved

[@BLASTbeatDAD]

Fucking jeeezus my man! Ok... First off, that was an EXCELLENT job! Secondly I really feel that you deserve more recognition man. I show off and share your videos with my friends and family all the time. I can only say that there is only one other drummer on KZbin that can sound so precise with the dynamic play style. 66samus, and you brother. Y'all are killing it with this KZbin shit. Cheers from TEXAS.

[@loumason6120]

David smokes samus

[@jgatti8742]

Double ride fill at the end was sick.

[@Centerpieceofmind]

That kit looks like it could breakdown and be transported quickly and easily.

[@trippfarmer2465]

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

[@Nefville]

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

[@joshuawerner3074]

I got hope for 2020 David Diepold as Obscura’s drummer! Been listening to your music since 2016! I hope to hear you on a lot of Obscura’s albums and many more releases keep shredding and drumming always brother great tunes love the beats!!!

[@fabiodrums8601]

will be the album of the century.

[@joshuawerner3074]

@Fabio Drums I Agree!

[@jubankta1627]

Not really my style of playing,But I will say I’ve now seen quite a few of your drum videos and I like this one the most really shows power!!!Great Job man!!!

[@picklesthedrummer9812]

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

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Sick track from a killer outfit. This drum track is beautifully composed. That kick section @ 3:49 with David’s vocal phrasings by splash/snare/crash and timely ride bell hits = 🤤 Edit : Best sounding kit on the planet!

[@immortalsatyr]

there's also "Delta Empires' " kit...

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@immortalsatyr Yeah, I love Delta’s fat sound ... and he does THE best PANTERA covers on YT. He utilises his cymbal array so well. Delta is one hell of a polished session drummer. Edit : My fave from DE is SLAYER’s ‘Gemini’. Paul Bostaph ruled.

[@blackusniggus6249]

2:16 Dave thinking about dinner

[@TuhanRock]

Damn that push pull 😍

[@nasserm.hammoud9076]

Man, you are definitely unbelievable. You sounds sick!

[@ludeksokol6730]

Wtf.... Bro you are a shotgun maschine. Best and precision drum playing. This foot job ist a unreal.... Drum ufo in earth..... Sorry joke. 10/10

[@ajawwwn8005]

damn dude! Your left hand blast technique is insane! The hand looks comfortable enough to simultaneously make a cheese toastie xD