Drummer Reacts to Alkaline by

[@Chet_Thornbushel]

He hits HARD yet has such light, delicate hands and wrists. Everytime I see him play it makes me feel like he’s conducting the drums rather than playing them. Such a master of crispness 👌🏼

[@deadboof]

From what I can tell he more than not hits hard but the sticks use are 5a so they give a lighter touch. Not that he doesn’t also lighten up depending on the part but picked a good size for his signature sticks especially for the music they make🤌

[@YodasDisciple]

@@Chet_Thornbushel if some drummers use their sticks as a hammer, vessel uses them like scythes. It almost feels to me like he is „slicing“.

[@norahdenovan8658]

What amazes me is that he is so relaxed& makes it look as if there was no effort, he does not show off, utterly masterful& such talent. WORSHIP ❤

[@HorseAholic73]

I like to say it looks like he’s going for a stroll in the park when he plays

[@Plasticjesus504]

Yeah, his ceiling is just so high this is not close to his best. The boy is elite.

[@tommyswife05]

II came to, respectfully, f**k shit up and he was completely successful. He definitely earned all the awards from drumeo.

[@NastyNate18B]

Man i love how ii is bringing more attention to drumming. Especially from non drummers. You hit the off-beat reliance right on the head. Also that remo coated head is undeniable, especially on his dw 6x13 super solid edge. Good video man

[@HorseAholic73]

Yup. The chokes get me every time

[@coversandcommentary]

So clean!

[@nnunghi]

I highly recommend checking out "The Iconic Drumming Behind "The Summoning" | Sleep Token Song Breakdown" it's fcking insane

[@Sireristof1332]

II strikes me as one of the few that achieved ghandi level enlightenment(for drumming) as i call it. there is 0 wasted movement, there is no rushing and no dragging. its simply a joy to watch and listen to. i really wanna see them live too

[@courtneymahtab9277]

That drumeo video was also insane! His talent is crazy

[@HowieStephens]

the video that makes drummers say, "well.. maybe I could learn to play bass 😮‍💨"

[@pushpopLoC909]

The second I heard sleep token I thought it's either a gospel drummer or someone with some insane internal metronome cause there's so much he does not a lot of people notice. He's just insane. lol

[@k0-litigates225]

The man simply dances around the kit with total command of and potential for each beat.

[@10ekrom]

Loveeeee his cymbal chokes, intricate composition of his drum parts, and clean ass chops every single time. Love your reactions can’t wait to watch more!

[@alexhoyt9591]

so funny that i just watched a bunch of your videos and thought to myself "man he'd really like II's offering" and here we are

[@Thaisweetchillisensations]

His live variations of all the tracks are so interesting

[@SunDiegoRockStar]

Drumeo drummer of the year 2023, for good reason.

[@jpfigue]

Dude I loved the reaction

[@HeavenSpectrum]

I am glad you're reacting to this. I'd love to see you reacting to the other offerings by II(either the other older ones or the new 1 hour long interview/playthrough on drumeo as well as The Summoning on drumeo as well.) I am sure you're going to love the videos as well, seekng the kicks even better as well his progress from those older videos to the newer stuff. I am also curious to see/hear your cover 🤘🏻

[@mattthompson5908]

He does this song in the hour long drumeo video as well. He also added a cymbal or 2 since this video. He also plays pretty much all of the electron beats live in all the other songs too

[@cerebrix]

Dude, the drumeo video gave you the roadmap and those of us that have been paying attention to shed session gospel drummers just look at him and go "yep, exactly what he said he was". Remember, he cites his 3 biggest inspirations as Eric Price, Tony Royster Jr, and the drummer I see the most in his playing... Thomas Pridgen. He plays a LOT of Pridgen licks. But his accents are VERY Tony Royster Jr.. II is like the middle point between those two guys. Wanna play like ii? start shedding. You don't get that intimate knowlege of, and the ability to react to subdivision changes with such agility without shedding. It's the one thing built to teach and refine those skills and build that skillset.

[@UnXplainable1]

There’s so much Eric Moore in his playing, too. Just in how he uses the closed hats like another tom in fills screams Eric Moore. People are often amazed by jazz drummers, and rightfully so, but for me, gospel drummers are so fun to watch and maybe that’s one reason I was drawn to II immediately. Love seeing the gospel fellas getting some shine when II talks about his influences.

[@cerebrix]

@@UnXplainable1 I would love to see him shed with any of those dudes. You know he would have a blast. For him to develop the most though, I'd love to see him shed with Dave Elitch.

[@HelenNetoken]

ii is such a clean drummer..just so good! Cant wait to see your cover too!!❤️🤘🏻

[@UnXplainable1]

I use Istanbul cymbals and they’re so great. I’d put their budget line, called Xist, up against most of the mid-tier lines of the bigger brands. The dry dark series is awesome. Their effects cymbals are outstanding, too. Highly recommend.

[@Simon_Says]

Covering Sleep Token... Won't be easy. Vessel is an amazing vocalist with huge skill. It will be interesting to see different interpretation. I really like your commentary on drum videos because you share lots of insights. Have you seen Slaughter to Prevail? Please do a video on the Demolisher drum playthrough.

[@coversandcommentary]

I've seen Slaughter to Prevail, but I didn't know there was a drum playthrough. I'll add it to the list!

[@Simon_Says]

@@coversandcommentary there is. Vocals are cut out and it is drums focused. Evgeny is a beast!

[@WeaponsRemorse]

i'm a bassist and II is my god. worship and praise be!

[@Oh_its_Mike]

II is so fuckin good man. I love his style too, it's so intricate, groovy, and agile. And what's funny is I'm a guitar player but the cymbal chokes give me the same MMMmph feeling that a well timed pinch harmonic does. I love that shit, it's just so clean and confident.

[@zmill9114]

More Sleep Token! The whole live set and The Summoning released by Drumeo are so good.

[@dawsonwojtowicz69]

I honestly believe he one the best drummers alive today if not the best.

[@Triumphtrumpet]

mannnn I loveee ur reactionss hahaha

[@dalj4362]

Have you seen the video he just did on Drumeo of the Summoning?

[@zack_ew]

Just subbed! Love the commentary! If you haven’t already you need to check out the drum cover he does of the summoning

[@krystennawomack9724]

More please

[@wendypierce5621]

Just echoing others that I would love to see you comment on The Summoning!

[@troublednamed8054]

Turkish custom handmade cymbals ❤

[@merpinallday]

Omg he has the same Remo/Evans setup as I do, except he actually sounds good.

[@frevels]

he play`s the drum`s like a piano

[@AMikeStein]

I know it’s a drum cam video reaction but I like the raft you have a Gurran Lagan poster to your right. Also good reaction! :)

[@coversandcommentary]

Thanks! I also have the core drill as a tattoo on my arm!

[@bradenwelch1967]

My boi gets in that pocket and cooks

[@jeffwilson3205]

The fills on alkaline are some of his most impressive work. The vocals are repetitive at this point of the song and I feel like people zone in on the drums here, even in the studio version. 🤯

[@adamberman9294]

This guy hits hard…… but visually it looks like he is barely moving. Incredible.

[@Darkwarrior1298]

You need to react to his "The Summoning" playthrough on Drumeo

[@robotwaifuengineer]

Worship.

[@harris19863]

please please please do the Hypnosis playthrough

[@NastyNate18B]

Stack = stacked cymbals Trash = cymbals with holes

[@NastyNate18B]

Dont look the Istanbuls up brother itll break your heart

[@coversandcommentary]

Too late. But thanks for trying 😅

[@madsbrunger4615]

there is alot great videos with both art cruz on caleb h i would like to see you react to

[@alysiamagen01]

My cousin actually dates vessel