Derek Roddy vs Eric Moore drum battle in Moscow part 1 (Metal Chops vs Gospel Chops)

Derek Roddy vs Eric Moore drum battle in Moscow (Metal Chops vs Gospel Chops) part 1, "Derek Roddy vs. Eric Moore" masterclass 23.10.2009

[@danielsingleton3576]

Two world class drummers having fun. Nothing more nothing less.

[@CamiloMoyaBaterista]

mm sorry but derek ideas are very poor

[@johangade6504]

Wondering why you think that, Eric is an explosive gospel chopper with really deep pockets, Roddy its very technical and more of a practice than improv guy. However I dont think Roddy's ideas are poor in any way, if anything I think he was the most groovy of the 2 in this video example.

[@CamiloMoyaBaterista]

thanks for your point of view, cool thought

[@ambroulard]

Daniel Singleton Not so much,,,, Neither one of them really at this stage,,,,, Eric Moore NOW might be in that class---- world class is more like Lee Pearson or Trilok Gurtu,,,, and many others actually,,,, Even Roger Biwandu who's wonderful---

[@danielsingleton3576]

@@ambroulard Yes so much.

[@MountainsPointNorth]

i feel like these "drum battles" always end up just jamming out together and having fun, which is way cooler than "battling" over who is the best

[@zetoze]

Great drummers...that´s what music is all about...friendship.

[@Residentombraider1000]

+Eduardo TwiLighT ZonE Best comment :-)

[@zetoze]

Thank you ;)

[@99siks10]

2 greats with totally different styles jamming and just having fun. Why does it always have to be "he's better then this guy or that guy" people in here commenting about who won... Come on now, isn't it about having fun and the love for music?

[@hloyhesit8403]

music can't be a competition (unless the bands are competing for YOUR enjoyment specefically, i don't even see how people can see it as one

[@mkrau6969]

This seems to me more a collaboration than a "battle". awesome to see.

[@slowpoke96Z28]

Yeah. More duet than battle. It was almost like one mind at some points...

[@underscoreisnotvalid]

i love these two, they actually jam really well together and compliment each other's styles

[@sloppyomega77]

These two are surprisingly very in sync with each other despite their contrasting styles

[@LearnedAstroGnome]

I wanna see Eric Moore and Tomas Haake play together. Eric Moore is fantastic, just wow.

[@vicehenriquez]

bruh

[@LevitatorMusic]

I'm a metal guy (I mean....listen to my music on my channel...) but NOTHING compares to gospel chops when it comes to sheer dynamics...that's the subtle beauty of it...

[@adawg37]

Exactly.

[@glintlintjewas3517]

Amen on that.

[@hloyhesit8403]

Alot of what metal fans think are the hard drum parts in metal music are the easy parts, blasting (up to certain speeds) is pretty easy for most drummers. But to say metal drumming is talentless is plain wrong. Look at derek here, for one. Also bands like Beyond Creation and Obscura have extremely groovy, yet fast and explosive drummers. There is no winner or loser, just rhythmic enjoyment for 10:00

[@SuperHelldrummer]

THATS REALLY FUN, BOTH DRUMMERS ARE AMAZING

[@LeCheeZy]

9:24 that's gravity blast just for you my friend... BANG!

[@senseoftaste]

It's always awesome watching those who are really good at what they do. Talent transcends genre.

[@inspectorratchet7614]

This was so beautiful, two of my favorite musical concepts- breakbeats and blast beats- together. These two had great chemistry.... Awesome!

[@jumborat12]

Nice...We need more this kind of musicians, no bias genres, just skills and talent show ....Derek is a humble Monster and Eric is awesome

[@Teloitus]

Holy shit this is the most intense couple ever! I mean I was smiling the whole time! Damn this was so much fun!

[@Fraeg]

amazing stuff, two amazing drummers just having a wonderful time.

[@sjang816]

jeez, compared to the recent drumeo vid, eric lost a ton of weight!

[@wynton765]

Haha yea man

[@theHumanBryno]

He repeats "When I was 500 lbs" several times in that Drumeo video. It might be literal. Good on him for losing the weight though.

[@traindawg21]

He has. Look him up when he was on Drumeo he looks great as well

[@rjones6801]

Speed vs Soul. This is a great video. Awesome musicians.

[@mattiejonesmusic117]

+Richard Jones Real bass drum vs triggers (by the sound of it)

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

+Mattie Jones He rarely uses triggers anymore, He's just that much better than the other guy at what he does.

[@mattiejonesmusic117]

+Ghost 1111 Personally I prefer Eric. Both dudes are monstrous

[@FartSmucker]

google/youtube dereks latin stuff and free style stuff, he's mastered speed and technique but he's mastered many genres too

[@Spladoinkal]

watch derek roddy's play alongs. The beater comes all the way back when he plays. He's a powerhouse

[@1TheJOAT]

This has to be the first video where people are battling out who is better in the comments. Thumbs up to all you viewers. And thumbs up to the musicians bringing us all together.

[@1TheJOAT]

Aren't*

[@Ben802]

I think the best part of this drum duel is the humor that both of these guys are producing when they play against one another, its so great

[@picopayasoloco]

i think there is no winner, they are both amazing drummers, the albums derek appears on are amazing, and eric does a great job on the ones he appears on. they both have exceptional groove too

[@STIXAHOY]

Damn and I thought Derek Roddy was all speed with no feel. He sounded so amazing here. Wonder why he doesn't do more chop things like this

[@shadowmanx37]

I think he, as well as George Kollias, play quite a lot of this stuff in their free time. Kollias, who has even studied Jazz, has a pretty cool video up on his channel, just look for "George Kollias burn out" And I've seen more than one video where Roddy played at a bluesgig too, his signature Hi-Hats are even "two-sided" if you will, the one side is actually an unfinished Hi-Hat cymbal, which is a bit more fitting for this lighter stuff, as I understood it.

[@crimsun7186]

scarabaeus There's also a few videos on Derek's channel where he is just jamming with a bassist friend of him. You can see how creative he can be outside the metal context.

[@samtotheg]

george kollias funk video was pretty cool (not really jazz to me .more like smooth jazz funk stuff)

[@acidrain812]

Uhhhh maybe because the music he plays doesn’t call for a shuffle at 100 bpm.... people always say “fast no feel” well that’s what the music calls for

[@mikeroberts8577]

+John vincent (JJ621) haha

[@rockabillychuck]

I'm no drummer but I can watch this all day long. Both of these guys are world class. I've met Eric and he is humble and super cool. A double win!

[@DrMorbid]

Derek was very creative and really entertaining. Moore's chops were just inhumane. Both of them absolutely amazing.

[@americanninja2.058]

this is a beautiful thing.. I love both styles and both are killin it..

[@TheRjjrjjr]

When drummers this good get together, the rest of us just get to sit back and slap ourselves. Holy crap! A feast for the ears!!!

[@oskardrum]

Очень крутой тандем! Исполнителям Огромное Спасибо! Яркий пример для мотивации занятием музыкой!

[@joeybox0rox649]

ERIC MOORE, what a master! My new Dragon Slayer!

[@patranizers4587]

Great job ! I was blessed to play guitar with Derek in the Virgin Iron Pants !

[@panther122]

words can't describe what i feel about these two men, they play with so much love and devotion that they are just awesome. they watch each other while playing and never missed a beat plus a little showing off thrown in there made a great solo for both these great drummers.

[@ChallisChallis]

freakin awesome. some people in the comments seem to think 'being a metal drummer' and being 'fast' means that you arent as good, theyre forgetting derek roddy was firstly a jazz drummer before all else, he's done every genre. fucking greaaattt vid though

[@michaelholme93]

I don't know what to be more impressed by, that Moore was not only playing, but one-upping everything Roddy was throwing at him, or that Roddy was leading the whole thing.

[@CultureShockGaming]

that last one hand drum roll at the end killed me ! awesome video, they both kick so much ass ! Moore has the fucking groove and Roddy has the fucking tightness !!

[@lobsterman3000]

this is all i want to watch all day.

[@kvetonp]

Derek, you're awesome. Thanks.

[@Noahsnoah09]

3:10 was awesome. both hit the crash at the same time while looking at each other.

[@alextana12]

what an interesting video, its so cool when you take two different drummers and let them play together.. COOL!

[@SSYouCow]

I just love the amount of sportmanship there is. It's like there somewhat competing but it's all for fun. not about proving who's better, but to make music!

[@KugleeKuglee]

I like when two different drummer playing together. This was very good, fun to watch :))

[@karlfromkarlsballs]

I like how both of them are having so much fun, you can see it on their faces---this is how a shed should be! Friendly fun competition without trying to go for each other's throat. 2 complete different drummers, enjoying the moment!

[@jeremchapman732]

i agree and you always can tell the difference between a person who plays drums and a "drummer". A drummer never puts other drummers down, is encouraging and appreciates others talents and learns what he can - THATS A TRUE DRUMMER, its not just about ability - its about your attitude :)

[@OUAn1ma1]

this is awesome they are both talented in diffrent areas of drumming and yet they are having fun thats what its all about is having fun and givin people a good entertainment they will still talk about. im a drummer myself and the stuff they wqere doing brought a smile to my face great stuff

[@DrummaMan75]

great to see 2 COMPLETELY different drummers share ideas. Really enjoyed watching this!

[@gatlinproduction]

That's what I love to see Two great drummers having fun doing what they love to do.

[@oenonelo]

I have a friend (which is a drummer) he likes both of these. Back on his collage years, he was called "the walking double pedal" (cause he was into metal those days) then years come, he became a fanatic of gospel chops but still he retains he's metal chops.

[@dooleysquat]

These guys were having a blast! You can hear it in their playing. It was a blast to listen to!

[@robertfinch6602]

Lol!!

[@siroccoproject]

very cool stuff ... i love when music brings people together .. it's not how or what genre their style lies, but what they have to say with their instrument ... great stuff ... two awesome drummers ... rock on .

[@manuelergcruz]

They're trying to cutoff each other with respect so in the end they compliment each other and the crowd loves it..feels great to hear two totally different genres of musician share their knowledge..and the winner is..the listener!!

[@Danielcrspo]

Woww!!! That was insane, both drummers are amazing, it's always good to see two completely drummers have a drumming conversation over a shed, so many sick ideas.

[@TheIndignation]

That video was awesome, those guys rock. Looked like they had a lot of fun too lol.

[@masterofhi50]

both of these guys are incredible, wow

[@TheRemotestCipher]

One of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. Way to go guys!

[@metallicrazy8891]

What a wonderful video

[@markpopkie]

it's so great to see drummers from such disparate genres battling like this... it looks like they're having a blast!!!

[@AndreasLiveForMusic]

Man, this is what I've wanted to see, two different drumming world's colliding and its amazing!! both these guys are extreeemely talented.

[@kelseyclark9510]

Just Amazing !!!

[@josshlegg8647]

im so happy that this isnt another fake drum battle video with just clips of two drummers

[@MajesticDemonLord]

and the winner of this contest is... Drumming. I declare drumming to be the clear winner here - when 2 great performers from contrasting genres can get together and each give such a brilliant display of musician ship then Drumming can be the one and only winner.

[@gamerguyisfreshedout4753]

Beautiful

[@Sirtalksalot92]

i would say this is one of the most creative videos ive seen since its two TOTALLY DIFFERENT drummers and they both are playing together and both with different styles incorporated into one its really cool

[@JazzSoulMetal]

NO WAY! They are BOTH their own, separate wonderful genres! BOTH genres have contributed GREAT musicians! this coming from someone who is well involved in both scenes!

[@Monsterdrumma]

Nice call slimdudeDJC about Bruce Carter, I used to love that dudes playing and I didn't know his name actually so I am glad you posted this comment! Michael Bland who played with Prince was awesome to!

[@Fleshcut]

OMG this is godlike! The ending by Derek....fast as hell :> Lovely drummers!

[@01Ralph]

wow! \m/ love to see these guys play.. different styles, different drummers, both good, both sic! \m/

[@toddvandell85]

Eric showed he had a double pedal. So double bass on a single bass. They both played great. I love how deeply into the groove Eric got, and how gospel drummers these days get to play some badass fills in church. And it's hard to say who is better. Derrick was damn good right at the end of this clip. Eric's epic stick spins, tho.

[@animalblundetto6510]

I Fucking love drumming. Completely universal! You can mix soooooo many genres together! 👌

[@darwinmedinamusic]

This is the most awesome meaning of "Battle".

[@atmrise9145]

That was bad ass. I'm a metal fan too but Eric is insane. I just saw him with Suicidal and he tore it up!! I give this one to Eric. I have to admit, I thought his size would hold him back, not at all. He is not short either typically shorter players have the advantage.

[@KEVDRUMMER]

Nice to see these different styles! So much fun!

[@SamWerrell]

So glad to see so many people agreeing on this isn't exactly a battle, but more so a showcase I feel. Definitely, they compliment each other. But my only part in this video I will be choosing one over the other will be Eric for his drum tones, just perfect!

[@tjdrummer13]

Being in the room when Roddy cuts sick on the kick pedals is something everyone needs to experience, I was at a festival he played at, i only stayed for 10 minutes as I was catching another drummer, but man he is something.

[@tjwlsdnjs99]

A true battle between drummer from heaven(Gospel) and drummer from hell(Metal). So perfectly perfect

[@iguessitsmanny]

This is pretty cool how you've got a death metal drummer and a jazz drummer playing together like this!

[@MRheysup1123]

2 completely different styles of drummers!! That's why I LOVE this video!!!

[@schecter5strg]

Hats off to you D!!!! Derek use to play drums for me when I was a little boy. We would go to STAR MUSIC downtown Columbia, SC just to be blown away by this guy! Glad to see you in the big league now!

[@silverballer7342]

Two great drummers. 🙏

[@77Arbiter77]

this wasnt so much a drum battle as it was a synchronized drum performance! they play really well with each other!

[@tubamaestro55]

At 9:25, the world stopped turning and listened to the heavenly pounding of Derek Roddy's feet.

[@gagingabong]

I love it when Derek goes "fuck this" then blasts. Beautiful

[@PAINRULEZ]

They're both really good.

[@TCELL24]

It's nice to see Derek play something other than metal for a change.

[@picure]

Both play with such personality its great!

[@MrUSChopper06]

To me, it's not the fact of who won or not because both smashed in two different ways. What I love about it is that they both could come together without any music genre or racist foolishness and put on a great show for millions to publicly see. If all musicians could be like that, music would be a lot better in this world. "Big Ups" to both monsters on the kits.

[@anabelenski]

BOTH AMAZING. skilled in their genres. Fantastic battle. Both just as good as each other. Winner depends on someones personal taste in music and technique really.

[@DesireSkateboards]

this has got to be the sickest drum off ive ever seen!

[@DerekRoddyDrummer]

I love how everyone automatically assumes so much because of the triggers. If you look closely at the stage...they were 6 bass drums.....and, only 2 mics available. I used the triggers because I wanted to be heard. Funny though and, proof that triggers aren't all that bad because you can actually hear what I'm playing and not so much for the miced drums.

[@sleuth2077]

I love how Eric's arms barely move when he is playing. It's all in the wrists and it looks so smooth and effortless.

[@jgmopar]

I got to see Eric at DW's factory this year he is a cool guy and awesome drummer. great video of these two

[@bea5ToloG]

i've turned a lot of drum battles off before they finish but, this one was really cool. 2 younger drummers blasting off. i liked the double bass part toward the end where they split the kicks between the two kits. it looked like they were having fun. made it fun to watch

[@themilksnatcher]

I love the kick drum roll that they do together at 7:50!!! Playing each stroke between them!!!! That's team work!!! Great drummers!!!

[@decentdrummer911]

The look on Eric's face when Derek does the blast beats at he end...priceless XD.

[@cysquatch5862]

That was a fantastic show of character by Eric Moore when he gave his props to Derek at the end. That is true musicianship.

[@Hheawy]

what an awesome performance by both of them :D this made my day!

[@swampcoffin6198]

that was amazing! fantastic to see two great musicians having so much fun while playing together! xD

[@ap291]

both are amazing drummers. but seeing these 2 styles come together like this is amazing!

[@masterofhi50]

damn 2 incredible drummers...i wish i couldve been there. i just recently discovered Eric Moore and this guy is crazy good, not to mention Derek Roddy is one of the kings of metal...so good haha

[@Rdfelic]

Awesome!!! Love the two styles. There is no one better drummer here. People need to stop comparing the two. Eric can't do what Derek can do and vice vice-versa.

[@panzerken]

Derek is from the south, but who do you think would win a chicken eating contest?

[@DuNordavind]

@tamakit123 An ostinato is essentially a pattern played over another pattern. In drumming terms it usually refers to a constant foot pattern (often between the hi-hat and bass drum) that is freely played over with the hands.

[@louiscritchie]

This is the coolest shit I've ever seen. Two amazing drummers trying to one up each other with their unbelievable drumming abilities, but coming out of it smilin. Beauty!