Whitechapel - Whorship the digital Age Drum Cover by David Diepold

Hello everyone!
This is a cover version of ‘Worship the digital Age' by Whitechapel.
I really dig their sound and “in your face” songs and I think Ben Harclerode was just a great enrichment for the band.
I didn’t spend too much time on learning this song, so it’s not really a note-for-note cover, but still pretty close to the original. I tracked this song two times: the first version right after I did a Nile and Cattle Decapitation song (which I will release later) and the second version the day after and you can tell by the fact that I’m wearing something different, that I chose the second version. I’ve never heard that clear, how big the differences can be in terms of your dais condition. But I guess that’s just normal…
Very special thanks to my buddies Bartol and Reins from bazn sounds & records, Sebastian from DreamCatch Audio!!!
I also want to thank Mark from Pedaltrigger and Fabian, Hendrick, Dieter (and everyone who's involved) from Murat Diril Cymbals for always supporting me the best possible way - THANK YOU!
If you want to get in contact:
www.pedaltrigge...
muratdiril.com/
Another special thanks goes out to the local Arts- and Music-School in my hometown (Deutschlandsberg) where I recorded everything. It’s actually the concert hall where I had my first “concerts” as a young student and so it just felt great to come back after more than 15 years.
As a kid I never understood how important the environment you’re drumming in is for your wellbeing and of course for your sound. And this big wooden room, whit all its warmth just feels and sounds absolutely incredible!
Which leads to the next point:
Except for the bass drum and (not even half) of the snare drum, all the drum sounds are natural and as pure as possible. We spend a lot of time to set everything up. I also switched sticks - from regular 5a to 3a to get more power, but not by necessarily swinging the stick higher or hitting any harder but because of the shape of the stick.
For the bass I used a standard sample from the Steven Slate foundry and for the snare I mixed signals (about two thirds natural sound with eq, comp and just a little verb; and one third is again a standard snare from the Steven Slate foundry. I had to pitch the sound of the sample, so it would match my real snare and it’s just for the attack during all the blast beats.)
Furthermore I used
Dixon MBS shells (2x22", 8", 10", 12", 13", 16", 18")
p.d.p. Limited Edition 20ply Snare with Die Cast Hoops (14"x8")
Axis A Longboards
Roland SPD-S for triggering (bass drums)
And Murat Diril Cymbals:
20" t(h)rash crash with 6” renaissance splash on top
18" blast china
14" blast china
20” rock mega bell ride
14" custom arena hi hat
9" mini hats (renaissance splash bottom, luminous splash top)
7" & 8" renaissance splash
17" fast crash
16 speckled crash
18" fast crash
10" stack
18" rock china
19" rock china
22" rock mega bell ride
11" black sea hi hat
12" black sea trash hats
21" custom crash/ride
Copyright notice:
This is a Drum Cover of 'Worship the digital Age' from Whitechapel's 2014 release Our endless War and is the copyrighted property of its owner(s).

[@skylerhuerter4082]

Almost 10 years later and I’m still watching this video. I love it

[@noahclaxton6635]

Am i the only one who thinks im getting good then i come across people like this and just wanna quit? Lmfao.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

+Noah claxton I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to sell, throw out or burn my drum set because I watched some video like this. Still... they sit in my basement... and I practice.

[@noahclaxton6635]

Same.

[@FastHands1504]

+Noah claxton Guys, this is just a grouping of techniques you guys arent fucking practicing!!!! Get your single stroke speed up, practice your double bounce rolls. Flying fingers, isolating each limbs joints at a different section and work on stability and speed within the stroke. This is all endurance and stroke work, it has nothing to do with any complex techniques or any of that. I discovered Death Metal-esque (esque to include all sub genres) when I was 14. Became obsessed, had already been playing drums to bands like TOOL, Korn, Zepplin, Dream Theatre for 11 years. Took me about 6 or 7 months to Get down all of TbDM's nocturnal, Vicer Exciser, albums like those. YOU ALL CAN DO THIS, JUST BY LEARNING AND BECOMING OBSSESSED WITH A FEW TECHNIQUES AND PATTERNS. Just need to know what to look for^^^.

[@FastHands1504]

+Ajax Dan bro Exactly

[@FastHands1504]

+The Pudge To Edit, This has lots to do with complex techniques. Don't know why I said it doesn't.

[@killswitch3ngag3]

Why aren't you featured on Sickdrummer yet??

[@NinjaFlipsTV]

I'm thinking Mr. Diepold is one of my favorite drummers. He makes ridiculously fast and accurate look casual. amazing.

[@sethkukel229]

Ninja Flips John Bonham Sick of these speed demons

[@TitouanDebray]

+Ninja Flips Also barely triggered, the kit sounds natural and the blast beats on the snare and double bass blend in perfectly, not overdone at all. True Artist here.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

+Titouan Paitier You do know that trigger sounds/samples can be anything, right? The samples he's using could very well be of his own bass drum.

[@TitouanDebray]

***** Yes, I do. I just really like the natural sound of his kit, so many triggers are shit nowadays. That was the point I was trying to make.

[@JonnySublime]

Born to blast.

[@troyoobrien]

How the fuck is this even possible?

[@TamSixx666]

Troy O'Brien practice.

[@troyoobrien]

Tam Sixx Yes but it looks unnaturally fast xD

[@TamSixx666]

Troy O'Brien lol i see your point. its crazy fast :)

[@LeCheeZy]

Troy O'Brien well... it's a cover... meaning there is some guy you never seen that actually thought up and recorded those drums haha but i agree, seeing it is so much more IN YOUR FACE!!

[@troyoobrien]

Qukrapok that's a great point

[@bobmills870]

After 30+ years of drumming myself...I am COMPLETELY AWESTRUCK in how you've attacked this song with such a relaxing state but with so much strength...WOWWWWW!!!! Sooooooo freaking good!

[@bobmills870]

...and btw...your setup is KILLER! Ground sound quality in the entire kit!

[@mrhyde2250]

I was thinking the same thing. He is so relaxed it's crazy!!!!

[@scottyweimuller6152]

Its a little overkill with how many cymbals he had, you really only need 2 chinas one on each side 2 or 3 crash, a splash, bell and ride and hats.

[@dogevolkswagen4563]

Scotty Weißmüller one can not have too many cymbals

[@avionespr]

Yes insane stamine

[@AttilatheThrilla]

That drum set is more valuable than your life..

[@blackcraft3465]

AttilatheThrilla YOUR life

[@DeaganZ3488]

10k + set

[@toddwilson9342]

Mayhem 11x id say more like 20k+ bro. The cheapest Murat Diril cymbals are like 350 and all that hardware and shell package was already probably 10

[@Unearthlywhales]

Seems legit.

[@rogerbenson9544]

Todd Wilson except he gets all the cymbals for free cause they sponsor him.... but the 9 piece pearl masterworks, the 1000 dollar set of pedals he has, the drum rack, and the boom arms probably amounts to somewhere like 11 grand

[@drummernumber11]

You should get a camera on your feet.

[@xamsandwich]

True!

[@austinevans7024]

Zach Cowin For Whitechapel? Ben Harclerode isn't really known for his bass drum sound!

[@craig4fsu]

@@austinevans7024 Sound? He means to SEE his technique, speed etc.

[@MrIamsocool22]

You make this look so God Damn easy, it's not fair. Very impressive.

[@SereJJa]

I think I saw a third hand on 2:26

[@Sodigerati]

That was too sick! That whole kit looks like a god sculpted it!

[@xamsandwich]

I know, his drumset was delicious!

[@oberrisofficial3828]

Pigly_Jainda Squad Delicious is the right word.

[@xamsandwich]

My bad, did I offend you?

[@oberrisofficial3828]

Pigly_Jainda Squad Not at all, I'm actually in complete agreement!

[@xamsandwich]

xD. My bad Sir or Ms OberrisOfficial.

[@ollieburns171]

I find it so unbelievable that you can play such a huge set, yet every single stroke is purposeful and accurate. It's nice to see a massive kit player not going over the top and deviating from the original

[@tfwnoyandere]

the power of samples

[@BELDUN]

Infant Annihilator drum covers here ;) .. btw fucking awesome WC cover dude :)

[@nocturnodrummer]

Drums only version please. They sound magnificent!

[@BrandonBurkhalter]

This is so sick!

[@xamsandwich]

Those cymbals are freaking awesome!!

[@kevindelaye2406]

Music store : How many crash do you want ? David : Yes !!

[@aidanrobles7621]

haha wth so accurate

[@motopolak]

Super tight controlled drumming, awesome work! Especially love the staggered kicks in the blast section at 0:38 - 0:42.

[@lefthook4878]

Such a pain in the ass section to kick...He made it look easy, and trust me, it isn't

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@lefthook4878 When simultaneously blasting, I find the staggered double kick sections much easier than the extended flat-chat runs.

[@tamas.alfoldi]

I just watched some George Kollias videos... and honestly I gotta tell that your playing sounds and looks to me more smooth and more effortless. I might be biased but you are technically better in my eyes. No offense to George.

[@ZemantiX]

+Tamás Alföldi - Agree!

[@Cart00nFr3ak9898]

I'm about to start drum lessons in about a week I know how you feel lmao

[@melomandrumspassion3959]

Yes, this man is certainly one of the very best I've seen in years.

[@vargaa86]

This guy and Anthony Barone is my fav at the moment

[@sonnyspicer9224]

the drummer from behemoth is my favorite drummer

[@kevbo3908]

This is perhaps the coolest/most badass looking drumkit I have ever seen. Subbed. Great stuff!

[@ChimichangaGuy]

I want his main ride as my ringtone. That is one of the best sounding rides I've ever heard next to the Sabian HH powerbell. you sir are a fucking master.

[@loumason6120]

Totally Agree..Even after your post 5 years ago.

[@caseycustard8528]

Let's not forget to give props to the original artist that created this incredible assault on our ears. Without them these amazing covers wouldn't be. You are a beast by the way. I haven't seen many drummers as talented as you.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Ben Harclerode. God tier drummer. Edit : David also composes ridiculously technical, gobsmackingly good drum tracks himself.

[@ConnerEdmunds]

badass kit and drum cover

[@badwolfsat5]

Damn brother, you never stop amazing me. After drumming 31 years myself you inspire me to reevaluate my playing and my techniques. Now I practice 6 hours a day, every day. It's the only way to improve. Thanks!!

[@xthek3n038]

holy fuck, that's a spaceship of a drum Kit.

[@melomandrumspassion3959]

His technique is perfect. Seriously, one of the very best drummer I've seen in my life. I would like to see him something else beside deat black, grincore etc... Like DT or some technical progressive bands.

[@AFacemarkedbyFea]

Prog Lover well he is now the drummer for obscura

[@melomandrumspassion3959]

@@AFacemarkedbyFea Yes sir ! What a nice add tho Sebastian is a monster too ... Someone know why he left ? And where did he go.

[@AFacemarkedbyFea]

@@melomandrumspassion3959 Steffen (guitar/band "owner") is a dick. That's known. And for some reason he kicks the crew after some time

[@melomandrumspassion3959]

@@AFacemarkedbyFea Remember me of Schuldiner and Mustaine.

[@SN-cb9xj]

Why? The stuff he is playing here is WAY more difficult than Dream Theater. lol

[@fotero78]

Pretty damn sick, dude. Technique is tight AF. Nice job.

[@yil7409]

Buena tarde David. Espectacular ejecución. Monta una tarima central para que varias personas podamos verte al rededor. Pagaríamos la entrada con gusto en Colombia. Saludo cordial.

[@somethingoriginal7222]

you sir are a machine

[@hisroyalness2]

OKAY DRUM FANS - A GOOD LOOK AT HOW IT'S DONE. The music is maybe a bit different than you are used to - ha- but it's fun to watch. This is a BIG SET OF DRUMS, I'd hate to load up these babies for every gig. - Published on Sep 7, 2014

[@scottcreed2693]

seriously good. very tech fingers and feet. very neat setup and easy to get to toms. lovely kit. makes it look easy

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Ben Harclerode’s work on ‘OEW’ cements it as one of my all time favourite drumming albums. Brutally heavy, insanely fast, technically difficult and produced beautifully. Love that album and am still listening to it constantly 9yrs later.

[@Swedish_Drummer]

I think you should do a video walkthrough of your kit, so we can hear how everything sounds without the music. Awesome video, as always!

[@sommelierofstench]

breaking down and setting up must be such a pain in the ass

[@jamesbaird1149]

+delnuggets That's a studio set-up...prob doesn't move much

[@ShutterOwl]

+James Baird idk, that looks like a School Music room, they probably let him use the space and he brings his own equipment

[@alk3603]

@@ShutterOwl if I was at school and I walk in and the k-5 teacher (his actual job which explains the school comment) was doing THIS on drums, I'd shit myself

[@dtrmind]

you and Alex Rudinger are in a league all of your own. You deserve nothing but the best dude. You've obviously worked your ass off to get where you are as a musician. Mucho Respect!!!

[@ricogoldstar]

Needs More Cowbell.

[@dimebagdarrell7385]

Worn out.

[@NocturnalDrum]

You're a fuckin beast dude.

[@KarlchenXY]

Congrats, you nailed it. Greetnings from fucking germany.

[@RogelioPerea]

That's it. I quit playing drums RIGHT NOW!. Awesome work. Awesome kit. I'm done \m/\m/

[@FastHands1504]

+Rogelio “DrummerWithADayJob” Perea Bro, This would take you a solid 2 years of work. Just work on flying finger technique, how to get the most momentum and control out of and over your feet. Work a little on getting right hand ostinatos (For the bell tings on the ride) independence from the rest of the bodies blasting and youll be good.

[@jonathanmellqvist2]

+The Pudge Becaoming a bad ass metal drummer is easy with The Pudge! Just follow these simple steps! Buy now for just 39.99$

[@twitchrareswedishki11errabbit]

I don't think I've ever said this to an musician before, but you're perfect.

[@yohancarrier9863]

Brutal and excellent job David. Oh and btw your kit is fucking hawt. Cheers!

[@Desmond_Kumar]

This cover has more views than the original Music Video

[@alexmccarthy75]

That kit is amazing. The operator is amazing-er. Holy damn!

[@angelduartte84]

nunca me canso de este maldito vídeo, de puta madre en serio. el mejor coverdrum de whitechapel, obviamente después del que hizo Ben Harclerode

[@MattJFilms]

You and Alex always do the most tasteful covers of Whitechapel!

[@BeholdJesse]

I still don't get how Whitechapel got big. The riffing is so... boring :x This guys drum tone is actually better than on the record haha Way more organic sounding

[@YuriZakhaev]

Kvlt Kitty The catharsis factor, maybe. Probably also has to do with the fact that they have three guitarists that all layer their parts on top each other.

[@TamSixx666]

Kvlt Kitty and Phil's vocals maybe...???

[@rockarollerify]

Nathan Campbell I'ts done with impeccable skill.

[@InSamous70]

Kvlt Kitty Back when deathcore was pretty fresh, they were one of the heaviest. Albums later, they're still considered one of the best deathcore has to bring, because you can't really say they sound like another band.

[@rockarollerify]

Lee Zen That is probably true but as I said in another post the drummer for NILE is faster that the guy pictured but that has to be tested.

[@demilchannel2680]

Helo! I'm from indonesia, i like youre druming game which is so cool I like you🤘🔥🔥

[@hellstainmacdroobs1541]

1:15 is like my favorite drum part of all time. sucks that you play it better than on the record... cuz you're not playing on the record

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

David is supremely skilled and chose to cover the work of Ben Harclerode for good reason ... he is an absolute weapon on a kit. ‘OEW’ is one of the heaviest and best composed extreme metal drumming albums of all time, all thanks to Ben’s ridiculous chops.

[@sarahmoify]

dude needs to learn h9w to pic a pair of hats LMAO

[@ChucksterOLove]

The playing is top notch, but those cymbals are fucking ATROCIOUS. You neeeeed a cymbal upgrade ASAP Holmes. Again, your playing is phenomenal, but these cymbals are hurting my ears to the point where I have to shut it off...

[@WilsonJimenez]

it's refreshing to be able to listen to a drummer who can actually play

[@clintondearborn3016]

Hi David! Clinton Dearborn from NH U.S.A... Ive been sober nine months now! and am back playing my 11 piece tama super star drum kit again!!!...I modeled the kit after yours kit In your worship the digital age video. I hope you don't mind Its just I find that your the best out there by far so why not i guess. 18 murat diril cymbals they took almost 5 months! to get from Turkey!. I was able to order them through Chicago music exchange U.S.A. Well worth it in my opinion. but i just wanted to thank you for giving us drumers so much Insperation brother!!! thank you!!!! when I bought the kit I played it for two Only two weeks! and then I relapsed on alcohol hard!!!! and didnt touch the 12,000 dollar kit and cymbals I just bought for almost three years!!!! brother!... true story unfortunately!. But now Im sober! and grateful! and fully enjoying your! channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you so much brother!!!!!!. Rock on! much love! Clinton Dearborn N.H U.SA..

[@DrumsAndMetal]

Yo you should take on "where angels weep" by Vader.

[@rimshot2952]

UnFucking believable Bro.

[@AustinsVictoriousVLOGs]

Everytime i see this video, i just keep thinking i need to practice alot lol. I watch this video alot. I have this video on one of my playlists. this is like one of my staple songs i listen to

[@danylucker]

Does anyone here know how much is a drum set like this?

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Came here because of the drum set in the thumbnail, laughed at the dude who looks like a door-to-door Jehovah's Witness... and then sat slack-jawed at the playing skill. Damn bro...

[@yellowveedub]

This guy's hair is too short and clean cut to be this metal 😁

[@sidthecopdrummer]

this is an example of pure awesomeness & full dedication... some time i think i should quit drumming aftr watching this.. what the fuck m doing in this world... u r Fucking insane man & ur covers too ^_^ u ruled \m/

[@simonsannicolas1177]

that cymbal work! i always come back to watch this drumset in action by this guy

[@seenkyle9252]

freaking killing it. omg . dude born Tallent.

[@leonenterhell6637]

greeeat

[@fma6399]

Great drumming, but I miss the days, when metal drummers had long hair and black clothes ;-)

[@drakausdromgatti58]

I find it so silly when people have so many cymbals they run into each-other while being hit... but hey who man I to judge...the dude is the shit..

[@JayKayProductions]

Great job! Really enjoyed watching you play :)

[@kymanc161]

This kit is massive, I'd feel so overwhelmed on it, it's sick to see you actually use all of it, spot on drumming dude!

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

You want to REALLY see this guy blaze? Check him on Taylor Swift's "Eating Katy Perry's Pussycat Tour" until September! At least that's what I heard...

[@L0CV5T]

I read your description and honestly i almost prefer this over the original

[@dragracingpainter4462]

The Tamas are thinking what the fuck...lol . Massive performance bro... it's been a minute...dont keep us waiting so damn long next time!!!!! Nice surprise to see you fucking tearing them up again🤘

[@benjaminutrerasaraya1684]

youre a machine! ive just watched your fleshgod apocalypses cover as well, sick!

[@smileyfamily7302]

His kick and toms exactly like my main kit... Pearl master's custom black sparkle fade? Your description says otherwise, but everything about them looks identical.

[@rockarollerify]

I see that this was posted by David Diepold so I have to ask did you play on that Whitechapel song or CD in whole or on just certain songs because that is an incredible job! This is not a putdown at all but from what I hear the drummer for NILE is faster. But the speed is not of importance here.

[@HayilCrowz]

Is it normal for drummers to have such an overwhelmingly big amount of symbols

[@alexcuseME]

That was insane dude ! I subscribe !

[@ArthurDoesThings8960]

Diggin' the set up! \m/

[@xamsandwich]

Agreed.

[@StylishGrim]

holy shit, that was amazing, so tight, yet so effortless, deff earned yourself a sub sir.

[@metalblood8724]

David Diepold - Thinking about doing anything new with the new Cattle Decapitation? You pretty much nailed Dead Set on Suicide if not better. Just a thought...

[@danieleciaodrummer]

Excuse me brother... Which kind of trigger module do you use?

[@travis3754]

This drum cover was so good it made me feel inadequate as a guitar player 😂

[@neverenough71]

I think your just a quarter beat behind...speed it up just a little...lol...kidding of course...sounds awesome.

[@pearpiece97]

Awesome cover... I just hate that hihat.

[@skuzzlebutt306]

+Jølly which one?

[@pearpiece97]

skuzzlebutt306 The really dry one on his left.

[@MyIdleGhost]

No way man,those hats are sick

[@pearpiece97]

Casey Leemon Personally I don't think they suit metal.

[@pearpiece97]

cool story bro

[@briandevercieu]

I loved this cover, please do a cover from "reign of darkness" of thy art is murder, hope you read this comment

[@dantheman6888]

He should do dead sun or son of misery. Just any thy art would be awesome

[@rockarollerify]

I can bet that sounds even more incredible when you're standing right next to it.

[@Vendettaiswhoiam]

you thought he was gonna play church music. and he came with the gatling guns.

[@amalibenton]

Found this today and am amazed, am sure no woman can play like this, you're an awesome drummee, I mean one of the best drummers

[@timonmartinez2564]

i wonder if this guy can play the whole song seven nation army without any mistakes! 🤨🧐

[@Erix77]

Great work!! How are you not in a big band???

[@Kiryan4]

Ну сказать что я ох..фигел... ничего не сказать!!!!

[@Oleg-Frol]

Бля...ты прав.

[@readynowsoc16]

I'm gonna go with troy... HOW THE FUCK!!!. MASSIVE TALENT

[@eltavares95]

You are fucking awesome

[@JustinPayton]

It sounds like the bass drum sound is cranked up during the fast double bass parts, then normalized during the rest of the song.

[@amonterangiwhetutahau9228]

Fuck that was beast man \m/

[@ttlyrichous.a.7933]

damn what a beautiful set,fuuuuck,drumming was pretty nice to just not a fan of covers though so..

[@Jyri3415]

Antombment of a machine/Job For A Cowboy please

[@ChaseWalling]

This was uploaded on my birthday. Love the video even more now! Fucking killed it!

[@daveholmes8745]

But can he play Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It? Hehehe...

[@patstokes3615]

What's with the demon voice in the back ground. that was so annoying, It sounded like the cookie monster.

[@alexlukas4597]

спас ибо за то что в этом проклятым мире нет нормальной музыке на вас случайно нарвался изивините DEATH-napal death)))

[@ollieburns171]

The drumming is the only interesting part of Whitechapel, and you sir, have fucking nailed it

[@satricon]

gurd dangit! this is so good that i cant listen to the original anymore!

[@mjktool1069]

All of you comparing luke holland, troy wright, David Diepold and various others.... shut the fuck up, I'd doubt any of you are near their level of skill. They are all immensely talented, Luke is also the youngest out of the lot, they will all progress with time, lets all enjoy seeing these masters of their craft grow. (:

[@LarryStoiber]

That and how different if drummers they are! I couldn't agree more though!

[@Leo-yn5fx]

+MJKTool how old is david anyways.