Fleshgod Apocalypse - Kingborn Drum Cover by David Diepold

Hello everyone!
This is a cover version of 'Kingborn' by Fleshgod Apocalypse.
Francesco Paoli is one of my absolutely favourite metal drummers, due to his super tight and powerful blasts. He is also one of very few, who can really nail a track at 270 bpm in a live situation.
So it was very challenging! Especially because of some fill ins and the double bass pattern during the verse. I originally wanted to use heel-toe-technique on this one (like Francesco does), but I didn't get it as clean as I wanted it to be. So after some takes I switched back to what I'm used to -- which is heel up/swivel.
I'm still working on it, or rather my balance during playing heel-toe. Maybe for the next video...
Very special thanks to my buddies Bartol and Reins from bazn sounds & records!!!
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/
Except for the bass drum and (half) of the snare drum, all the drum sounds are natural (just used pre-set eqs and compressors). For the bass I used a standard sample from the Steven Slate foundry and for the snare I mixed signals (about one half natural sound with eq, comp and just a little verb; and the other half 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.
It just gives you the attack during all the blast beats. And yes I admit, it sounds a bit unnatural but it's just a drum cover and you can sea that I'm actually playing it live...)
Furthermore I used
Dixon MBS shells (2x22", 8", 10", 12", 13", 16", 18")
A p.d.p. Limited Edition 20ply Snare with Die Cast Hoops (14"x8")
Pearl Demon Drive
A Roland SPD-S for triggering (bass drums)
And Murat Diril Cymbals:
20" t(h)rash crash
18" blast china
14" blast china
14" luminous hi hat
10" trash hats (10" blast china, 9" luminous splash)
8" & 9" renaissance splash
17" rock crash
16 speckled crash
18" rock 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 'Kingborn' from Fleshgod Apocalypse's 2013 release Labyrinth and is the copyrighted property of its owner(s).

[@66Samus]

What the actual fuck. I'm gonna quit drumming now :( that was insane

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

+66Samus Just listed my kit on Craigslist... can't look at it any more.

[@BurnTheNuance]

Samus! I love how humble you are man. Favorite channel on KZbin.

[@Kholdave]

+66Samus Dude your Turtles in time medley owns everything else

[@thefourshowflip]

And he's wearing fucking boots...just for good measure I suppose (in case it weren't crazy enough)

[@xtazxvegasx]

+66Samus Don't even think about giving up. You or anyone else. If you practice your technique and push yourself, you can in time become capable of this as well. Keep shredding!!!

[@XxTheGoOfYxX]

anybody who can drum Fleshgod Apocalypse while boots have my respect. ✌

[@ShaunSpaeth]

that's what I'm sayin... crazy

[@rhettgonzales]

😲😲😲😲😲😲

[@boneclubceo4531]

TIMBS

[@JussDean763]

Bet he can do it with flip flops

[@tuomaskojo7671]

i can play agony without fucking up (true FA fans get this joke)

[@Mustis1524]

I hope this guy is aware that he's playing the song better than Francesco himself... This is almost flawless and Francesco always says that he always breaks the song down in really small pieces in the studio and does loads of retries, while this guy who has maybe done some retries but still manages to pull off the whole song... I'm stunned.

[@thedeanofgreens]

absolutely agree..

[@Tirreger]

Maybe he's playing this song better than Francesco but not the other songs of Fleshgod Apocalypse.

[@thedeanofgreens]

Tirreger how the hell would you know he hasnt posted him playing any other fleshgod songs? stupid ass

[@Mustis1524]

Tirreger Based on what? He hasn't even uploaded any other Fleshgod covers...

[@Tirreger]

Dean Greens I meant that David isn't playing the songs with the power Francesco is playing them. His blasts are weaker than Francescos but amazing anyway. Btw. please excuse my bad English. :(

[@Michael-qs7sz]

ive never heard a kit sound so beautiful

[@knomey]

im only commenting because our names are similar

[@arayashazwan6345]

What a cute Pikachu you have

[@lifeimitatingdeath3608]

Read the description

[@Guitaristguy]

that foot technique is insane. Great job!

[@Aaipod]

Kaukalon Pekka

[@someone.2070]

Suomi perkele

[@santeripitkanen5059]

@@someone.2070 näin

[@6ggtov72]

And in boots!

[@Wylie777]

I've been playing for over 13 years but I just can't get *THAT* foot technique. Ugh.

[@Wildoerfaren]

Amazing playing!

[@DavidDiepold]

shit my pants right away thank you Peter!!!

[@Wildoerfaren]

Ha ha ha! ;) You truly play very well and I've seen your other videos too.

[@stefankronqvist3642]

Insane! :-D

[@RuneGERPlayer]

David Diepold Indeed, you can feel honored even being mentioned by mighty Peter Wildoer! ;)) Hahaha

[@iamrubens]

+David Diepold This is epic dudes!

[@richardhanley1892]

Blast beats out for Harambe

[@Konfleik]

+Richard Hanley HAHA

[@doublebassrox]

He took a blast for us...too soon...

[@Telepuzique]

the hell is Harambe?

[@erraticboss168]

Злобный Телепузик the gorilla who was shot at the Cincinnati zoo like a year ago. Hes wearing a gorilla shirt so yea.

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

Factsssssssssss

[@tiyenin]

Every time it flashes to his face, it's like he's not even trying that hard. Such outstanding endurance and finesse. Bravo!

[@TheJoaovicente]

I dont know about you, but i feel relieved when i see drummers being able to play francesco's double bass patterns with single strokes

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

Love your playing David!! :)

[@hoodoohullabaloo2848]

not bad...but can you play Seven Nation Army?

[@nurhalita4254]

hahahaha.....no he can't, his tempo knob is jammed at maximum, so he's forever in vibra mode XD

[@eliten0Ob]

Seven pornogrind army? That gotta sound interesting.

[@Ginosphere]

Haha, before to see your comment, I was asking myself the same question for Seven Nation Army^^

[@codyandrews7065]

dark shine Hahaha

[@maengipachuau8707]

😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@RapiDEraZeR]

A drum song even David Diepold facially struggles with. Can't imagine being able to play this. Not in a thousand lifes.

[@Ru1Roy]

The secret is the moustache.

[@skinny_sam]

I knew it

[@brad9840]

It all makes sense now, all these years, now I finally understand.... the powers..... of the moustache.......

[@AttilatheThrilla]

I was thinking it was the Gorilla shirt..

[@NoctumusTV]

Obviously! :)

[@ariyohidayat3091]

Valid statement

[@fluffydrums6901]

I swear to god, I have been sitting for nearly an hour looking for this video now, remembering seeing it many years ago, just to show it to a friend. Finally i fucking found it, and it was worth the search! This is by far, in my opinion, on of the (if not THE) best drum cover on youtube. I bow myself in the dust and take my hat of for you dude, holy shit.

[@mch6367]

agreed. i've been watching this video since like 2015. i watch it like once a month tbh. i just love it. david diepold's an insane drummer and francesco paoli is even crazier for writing this shit

[@MsBrosnan007]

Wie kann man sich sowas bloß freiwillig als Drummer antun? Der Mann ist der Wahnsinn!!!!!!

[@Nivdrums]

1 footed blast mate!!! Insane stuff! Good job!

[@billyr1]

Chris Niven I thought I was seeing things.

[@watchlistenlearn]

As a Drummer since 1996 How does a guy sit down and play this... I can Drum like 45 seconds of the Violation and we know how long that intro is. Rock On David, and I hope alot of people saw you with Obscura when you were touring just recently 🤘😎🤘

[@TylerAFE]

Wow. Insane. This isn't my style of music but the speed and accuracy is insane.

[@Bestiamexico]

Holy shit... 7 years after saw it for fist time and still is a mindblowing cover... wtf... one of the best perfrormances i´ve ever seen in this kind of videos!

[@refractorhead]

Who are the 53 idiots who had no freaking clue what they were watching??? No one should dislike this masterful playing!!!!!

[@jamc666]

technically, top musically, garbage (not necessarily talking about drums ... but the "song" as a whole).

[@AgustinRodriguez-Bdm]

@@jamc666 Maybe, true, this is considered the worst fleshgod apocalypse álbum... But not too bad in My opinión

[@eddieof_]

Now 331 idiots

[@eddieof_]

@@jamc666 inside your concept of musicality, maybe.

[@tfwnoyandere]

@@jamc666 jamcLLL

[@k0mbutcha]

Damn!!!!!! This video doesn't just deserve a thumbs up, it deserves the good old five stars man!

[@joeplem5329]

Lost count how many times I've watched this......still best drum cover on youtube imo

[@asgerrud]

1:33 One foot O_O!

[@quasar..6515]

dats normal for him..check kollias :D

[@gregorgantarhs6462]

and i think that he is using the technique of kollias

[@quasar..6515]

kollias swivels his feet at each stroke..he doesnt..

[@musenw8834]

I think he's using heel toe or sth. When it comes to death metal, a lot of practice is vital

[@miabennett1363]

It's not heel toe, just pure ankle :)

[@osssshhh12]

i honestly think david is the best drummer ive ever seen, being a drummer myself hes put thousands of hours behind the kit and im sure he has beats and fills constantly going through his mind it takes over your life , well done mate

[@Systematic59]

I was dying to find another great extreme metal drummer on KZbin as Alex Rudinger and Anthony Barrone. SUBSCRIBED.

[@Demiurge66]

Travis Orbin too, Alex was his student.

[@BurnTheNuance]

+Vanish EditZ He gave him one lesson, came from Rudi's and Travis's own mouths lol.

[@messiah2230]

hannes grossmann

[@pgsifu]

some guys take their shoes off while playing but you have boots. Well played.

[@dragulia_venaro]

that are david's habit, dude! we can't change our habit that we did from the beginning..

[@tfwnoyandere]

boot drummer gang

[@quorthonsinferno5119]

Over the years I must have watched this video over 500 times

[@tranceforlife1]

Total respect for the foot speed. Unbelievable.

[@jasonnicholson2873]

What a drummer ! I don't think theses many other people in the world who can execute this drum cover as well as this guy. 😎

[@snakeace0]

and thus 10000 calories were burned.

[@anibalangueira9424]

Not in the case of him that has an incredible combination of control and relaxation.

[@loumason6120]

not really he was barely moving

[@dungeonmasterblaster5600]

@@anibalangueira9424 truth. This took like zero physical effort for this dude.

[@dagdash]

That't true! He is sweating from second 1!!

[@khemaichen]

Yeah, I think only his left foot burned 10‘000 calories.

[@nikoaguilera1960]

idk how many times ive seen this cover or how manytimes i looked at the comments, but ive never seen anyone comment on how he throws in those splashs in between all these fills, such a bad ass drummer.

[@orgogliozeneize]

Francesco Paoli:singer,songwriter,guitarist and become drummer for a replace.The guy is the Metal.What a great artist,can't compare no one to him.

[@marcoperviero3958]

this is one of the best drum covers i have ever seen! those single foot blasts are amazing... incredible technique man.

[@wtfnumbnuts]

your technique is so clean & incredible holy shit

[@svenmuller9585]

Einer der besten Drummer für mich persönlich welche es gibt. Absolut der Hammer!🔨

[@thomashaley5284]

All it takes is endless hours of commitment and dedication. One hell of a job!

[@lukasmeichl6206]

Austria is the new breeding-machine of sick drummers. I am so proud of us.😊

[@SimonChampagne]

It's a few hours before filming this, when he actually got out to the studio, that this guy discovered there was a world outside his drumming room. True story.

[@burtturdison4445]

Not only the playing is pristine but also the mixing and video quality.

[@Kommander696]

The singles via swivel technique at 3:30 is absolutely insane!! I keep rewinding back and watching it over and over again. The sheer power, speed and tightness is unreal to behold. DD is a superior drummer! \m/

[@SeanLain]

I think one of their craziest songs is "Thru Our Scars" I would love to see and hear some of your drumming prowess on that insane song.

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

+StringedBeast nah, just the speed... the drumming is particularly simple

[@SeanLain]

Nothing i said is untrue. One of craziest, insane song. Ok.

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

+StringedBeast Then you haven't heard a whole lot then. The only thing impressive about this is the speed and stamina of the song. The drumming itself is relatively simple with lots of double bass, blast beats and simple fills. It's not very complex

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

FutileExistence - With all due respect, I started playing drums in 1979 (yeah, I'm that old) and the only thing impressive about any percussion part is the fastest speed at which you can play it cleanly. There hasn't been a drum part written that is impressive at 2 bpm so, while I agree at half speed this might not be that complicated, at this speed it's pretty fucking awesome. Just my two cents.

[@Desmond_Kumar]

+FutileExistence I'd love to see a video of yours on youtube with all the simple fills, double bass and blast beats you're talking about

[@dylan9124]

I know I'm 5 years late to the party, but holy fucking fuck... this performance is fluid as hell. Covering Francesco is no easy feat, even by DM standards, yet you played it like it was nothing. Well done!

[@TheReborn13]

At first I was like "WAIT! WHY SO MANY CYMBALS?" but then, I loved the way you take advantage of every single one, in a very dynamic way. You, sir, are insane.

[@HamsteroidOver]

Insanely impressive. So smooth and violent at the same time, it's ridiculous. I would give up on everything I have to be able to play like that eventually... Damn full time job drains way too much energy for me to practice as much as I want to. :P

[@Soullateralus1]

Fantastic drumkit and playing!

[@Procyon58]

i hate people who have perfect technique like this. they make it look too easy.

[@JeremyDrumsMetal]

practice dude, practice

[@Procyon58]

Unfortunately not everyone have "situtation" to play drums. Time, money, house etc. I wanted to play drums for ever but i am just able to start. I have been playing for almost 1 year. Now I am 21 years old and imagine how many years I need to be at this guys level. People who started in their childhood are so lucky.

[@mr_wessumz]

Bora Kaplan Dude. The drummer for this band has only been playing drums for about 5-6 years and look at what he's writing now! Optimism man!! You'll get there if you put the effort in trust me :)

[@Procyon58]

As I said at the previous post. He obviously had time and opportunity to play drums. He could play many hours in a day and he did. My point is: not everybody have the opportunity to play that much.

[@Toenail83]

Bora Kaplan You make time. I do know what you mean though, but I'm in school for engineering you want to talk about time constraints. My guitars and drums have just been a "nice touch to the room" that collect dust. I have played my guitars and drums very rarely, so they just collect dust, but I make time when I can. So if you are going to school for engineering and working then it's understandable, but else wise make time; you sleep when your dead.

[@NoctumusTV]

I love how the enthusiasm and satisfaction just radiates from his face while playing this masterpiece! :)

[@nincnanc]

Simply amazing, man. Thank you.

[@Modrogh]

This is how a REAL MAN drums blast: With one foot and passion. Truly amazing. I appreciate what you do. You are an artist. Damn, it took me about 15 minutes to find words. Keep going, lad.

[@LastBowlofNachos]

Holy shit that's fast

[@UFOphotos]

This is the result of many years of playing / experience, this is all the hard work, the flower, that is in full bloom. Great work !!

[@giovannyrosado6326]

Nailed it! Amazing skills!

[@dumaskhan]

After avenging his father, Inigo Montoya drank the elixir of youth and went on to become a drummer.

[@BorisCisma]

Increíble cover!! Excelente músico lml!!

[@mstrasser]

five and a half years later and I still come back (often) to watch this. Stunning.

[@MindfulFuryy87]

This dude fucking slays drum kits!! Absolutely killer bro!!

[@batako0o]

You should do some video tutorials! Perfect playing man :)

[@AnthonyChaucer]

with the boots on?! haha very impressive

[@anibalangueira9424]

I think the boots are an extra challenge he intencionally choose.

[@LanceCampeau]

That ride sounds amazing.

[@kipnugget3838]

this guy has amazing skills. He can compete with the biggest drummers. his laugh on his face when playing a song like this... enjoying how easy he can play!

[@clem8475]

The US army called. They want back the Uzi you used to make the bass drum sounds for this cover.

[@Cornivus7]

Lol

[@123456TZ123456]

4:36 It laughs because there was no bassdrum for a long time :-D

[@jgojiz]

Oh superb!! I love drum metal covers 🤤🔥

[@bbona123]

Amazing playing man!! And the kit looks sick!

[@diiegiin1]

In 2019 still insane!

[@nickbadgley]

do you think that maybe you could do a cover of origin's the "aftermath"?

[@Antisepticify]

Precision is insanely insane

[@sanchoddrums]

David, I've watched and studied this video over 20 times. Your playing is cleaner than any drummer I've seen on youtube.

[@Dan_is_a_liar]

he needs more cymbols

[@Dan_is_a_liar]

Michael M sarcasm dummy

[@RiqzahFTW]

jajjaajjaaj

[@robertredford4332]

in few days I will be able to play it

[@hardsoftgames8344]

i found this video 1 year ago and i watch it all the damn time. best drum cover on youtube and i've seen a shit ton. also didn't know of fleshgod until this video but thank god i found this

[@curtiskowtecky7595]

Absolutely amazing Dave from my heart

[@fridolintheking]

Hey man, pleeease do a drumcover of Born Of Osiris - Behold !! Still there is no drumcover out there, but YOU definitely have the potential to master such a diffcult song !!

[@kiwivogel]

Sticks out for harambe?

[@robbykautsarhassan9283]

Why im laughing, godammit so quite and clean! 🤘🏻

[@monhan6692]

時折見せてくれる笑顔が最高です！！！

[@zachb250]

Totally jealous of your set up

[@Broly-ez1ei]

When someone finally marries Swivel Foot & Hell Toe DrumRape

[@watchlistenlearn]

This deserves 1.3 million

[@watchlistenlearn]

In the 1st second

[@nicksneyers9927]

Your bassdrum blows my mind!

[@IslamFalmi]

Hey do The Egoism from the Agony album!!! My favorite one off that album👍👍👍

[@zornzon]

Bravo!!!!

[@IslamFalmi]

zornzon Do you like fleshgod apocalypse?

[@zornzon]

IMF98 - Probably my favorite technical death metal band. Francesco P. is our drummers favorite blast beat drummer. Mafia is such a rippn' ep. I own all their albums \m/

[@IslamFalmi]

Wow nice I only heard of them when agony came out.. And yeah Francesco Paoli is a beast

[@zornzon]

IMF98 - True that for sure.

[@giridwiputra2903]

holly shit.. can i buy a porche if i steal that drum sets and sell it?

[@RussianAvenger6661]

i think yes

[@lazyjackass77]

+Giri Dwiputra The cymbals alone probably cost as much as the drums.

[@TheFaan83]

+Giri Dwiputra i´d rather have that drumset tbh =)

[@twelvelookslike]

one of those cymbals could buy my entire drum kit haha

[@FastHands1504]

+Giri Dwiputra Each one of those cymbals minus the splashes smaller than 10" is at minimum 240$ A majority of those appear to be in the 350$ range like that china, ride, and hand hammered sandblasted dry crash in the very center.

[@DarkEmperor555]

not only is this video awesome and phenominal cover but he actually uses his whole drumset and its not just for show. keep slayin shit!

[@nikoaguilera1960]

Dude you are honestly my favorite drummer to watch

[@seacow256]

nice shirt too

[@skatingfortheweek]

wtf

[@kirjian]

^

[@joevisueth]

yeah that what I say haha

[@EbonyBladeXX.mp3]

HES PLAYING IN TIMBERLANDS! truly next level.

[@opbolny]

I only clicked because of how beautiful that kit is, but I stayed for the skill.

[@chaleraofficial6232]

Anyone comeback watching this after 6 year??

[@AFacemarkedbyFea]

Chalera Official he’s in obscura now

[@quietnoise1911]

10 years

[@lukundrums]

3:57 SCORE: 99% He missed 1 hit with his right hand

[@mch6367]

looks like he just accidentally hits that stack a little bit but still hits the ride bell, the more conclusive 99% miss is at 4:46, right hand misses the snare on the 4hit roll

[@juancontreras2872]

I love how you have a smile on your face while playing :)

[@coryhofing-drummer7441]

killer cover! Fleshgod isnt easy shit to play and David did a great job!

[@ArlindoCardoso]

Are you human? Damn

[@forkyforklift2924]

even though I dont like this kind of drumming at all awesome skillz dude

[@steelhorseclub]

Forky Forklift "I dont like this kind of drumming at all". What? Good drumming? Lol!

[@forkyforklift2924]

steelhorseclub making as much noise and doing it fast as possible.

[@steelhorseclub]

As oppose to what? Slow and silent?

[@forkyforklift2924]

steelhorseclub do you even play the drums? If so, you should know that there are other kinds of drumming existing. and its good that way. I dont like that kind of metal, but this drummer still got my respect. so where is the problem?

[@alexrayder1]

Forky Forklift I know what you mean. This skill level open many doors, but close some others. Personally, i really don't want to push my technique by this way because i don't want to become like Thomas Lang or Mike Mangini. I my opignon, there is a technical limit between speed and musicality and i don't want to pass over this limit. I prefer technic like Jojo Mayer, Chris Dave, Colayuta or Quest Love.

[@emperor525]

I love it when you do a roll and nail it......YOU SMILE LIKE YOU NAILED IT!!!! great drummer!

[@flippensweet3]

I've watched this so many times and I just now noticed how cool the go pro shots look.

[@Orange-cj9ev]

666k view and 6k like

[@gamerdareswins2825]

Paoli uses a set half that size and it sounds that big.

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

You have production and digitization to thank for that :)

[@Zildjianrocks]

Absolutely amazing 👍

[@joelgillaspy9558]

Right up there with the best drummers in extreme metal. What am i on about the WORLD