Frank Bellucci Hears Rob Zombie For The First Time

Take a sneak peek into the mind of Frank Bellucci! Watch as he listens to "Dragula" by Rob Zombie for the very first time and attempts to play along. What is he listening for? How does he immediately craft an appropriate drum part? Tune in and find out!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Lesson Overview
01:14 - Listening To The Song
02:24 - Song Analysis
03:44 - One Take
07:32 - Listening To The Original Song
08:21 - Performance Analysis
07:36 - Outro
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[@SgtZaqq]

Imagine you're making a record and you need a drummer. This guy comes in, listens to your song once, and records a perfect drum track in one take... Unreal.

[@stephaniecoomey2356]

Perfect drum track? Lmfao sounds like actual dog shit

[@AntisocialSka1]

More than half unreal

[@jayk5507]

Years upon years of practice. I've been playing for over 20 years and don't have half the talent of these guys. I love this series!

[@Raullives]

really good feel

[@edvardthomson7264]

really good but far from perfect

[@Zoinko]

Dude was so good he made me reconsider my feelings toward Skechers.

[@Tonedefdom]

Hahahaha

[@khayluh011]

Hahahahahaha

[@salampapi]

omg im dying lol

[@LuccianoNova]

Those shoes are like basically Grand Master status

[@lebrv4266]

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@CraigBillmeier_aka_Ums]

When you're wearing Sketchers everything is in your comfort zone.

[@noneyabizz8337]

I never do, but legit lol

[@ModoTronic666]

Is this their tag line?!

[@naznow]

😂

[@gameoftones77]

This guy comes in looking like my dads bowling partner, sketchers and all, lays down a perfectly acceptable track without ever hearing the song or being familiar with the genre. Respect!

[@I.Am.Nobody]

A book is deeper than it's cover

[@LiberalsArePoop]

"Like my dad's bowling partner!" That's great!

[@JeffWiersma]

“Looking like my dad’s bowling partner” 😂😂😂😂

[@Coffeeology]

HAHA you weren't joking about the sketchers.

[@thecorruptversion]

"Perfectly acceptable" lmao the arrogance. It's better than everything you'll accomplish in your life.

[@ArmandoJF33]

I am not a musician nor a drummer by any means. But I truly love this series. I have a better appreciation the genius that Frank has to dissect a song like this and put his own spin on it. Great video!!

[@jonathancapps1103]

Not a musician nor a drummer? Drummers are musicians, too! :)

[@PedigreeMonkey]

same here

[@MrsKelly-pc3sg]

Me too! This channel is fantastic! 🥁 ❤️

[@pulliF]

You are among friends.

[@brentertainment1958]

​​@@jonathancapps1103one of my favorite quotes is from Taylor Hawkins on the Foo Fighters documentary Back and Forth: " 'Taylor, what's it like to be a rockstar?' 'F*ck you, I'm not a rockstar, I'm a musician!"

[@Avliv_Satan]

I think that his interpretation actually served the song very well, so definite props for that.

[@ZachShannon1]

Absolutely, the only change I'd really make is to have him playing his part with Tempesta's energy from the original part, really hammering the drums. Other than that, he really brought a lot to the song.

[@staticxadikt66]

​@ZachShannon1 he did seem a bit hesitant at times, but when he'd let go and improvise it was great.

[@Krebs61]

For someone waaaaay out of his comfort zone, this was 🔥

[@__Stitchy]

It's funny to hear him turn the song into almost a big stadium anthem, instead of the industrial metal song it was. I feel he brings a light/positive energy to an otherwise brooding/droning song.

[@davejay6855]

Everything was fine… …except the fact that he refuses to or is unable to CRASH THE RIDE… what is this little “tappity tappity tap tap” bullsht? I don’t need to hear the bell nor a “ping” during the heavy chorus, slam the side of your stick into that thing on quarter notes and ride the damn ride already!

[@JonathanLeonard-fs5bv]

He's from Brooklyn. He plays the drums. He wears sketches. He's a legend

[@joeyjojojuniorshabadoo4937]

“It’s what I got”. 😂 Dude. You fuckin’ crushed it 😂

[@andrewmamarella905]

😂 he just non chalantly improves one of the most generally liked metal songs

[@baburnit]

This guy is THE definition of a professional drummer. Coherent and repeated parts written on the spot with amazing fills and improvisation. Dude is amazing!

[@derrickcook19941]

dude rolled in with his skechers, listened to it once, and played a part better than the original in perfect time. unreal.

[@patrickwalker125]

Dude rolled up in his Dragula and slammed in the back of it.

[@hellfirepictures]

Better than the original? Don't be daft. Talk about exaggerating...

[@justaghost3285]

@@hellfirepicturesthe original has nothing special, this is 100 Times better

[@LiamGervaise]

@@hellfirepicturesthis is far greater than the studio drum track

[@captainundies]

Straights facts

[@hazelflag]

I'm obsessed with this. These guys are not reacting the way I needed them to cause this was the one of the best one takes i've seen.

[@morriskez]

Completely agree. Maybe too used to seeing the flashy stuff and forgot what it’s all about?

[@jonass9]

yes

[@Lekkah666]

It's just an opinion, but I found this one just incredible.... phenomenal feeling for the music I'm listening it for the third time now 🤟

[@83yobtab]

I H A T E the host. He's the most boring interviewer. Where's the passion for the music? He's the single aspect of this channel that robs the endings of the energy they deserve, IMO. Spectacular performance despite him!

[@peterpsylo9178]

Totally! This was soo clean and worked fantastically! Absolutely Dope.

[@EvanVincent.]

This dude is a straight up pro. He just did a one-take and its utterly incredible.

[@Demon_Cleaner]

You hire this guy for session work and he'll walk in, annihilate the track and be out with his check in 15 minutes flat 😂

[@BL_723]

OK... this is definitely my favorite "For The First Time" performance. Frank absolutely killed it!

[@pablosanz8945]

I think the same man, he made it SO great

[@BarrackObamna]

Lol did you watch the Chad smith one? He basically played the song exact without ever hearing it before.

[@antonkovalev4151]

To be honest... There was not much in the track to kill :'D

[@thetribalist6923]

@@BarrackObamnathis I gotta see. Can you link which one you’re talking about?

[@finn2179]

@@thetribalist6923 Just search for "Chad Smith hears 30 Seconds to mars for the first time".

[@Killadey]

That was absolutely mind-blowing. He completely nailed the feel of the song and gave a performance genuinely good enough to be on the record. Incredible.

[@hudy323]

for real i feel like they didnt give him enough credit. absolute crush groove fucking hammered out the park and he's so cool about it...this is someone who's gone through his whole life not getting enough kudos, imo, so i comment

[@infernus6278]

I've watched all of these and this is the top 3 easily. He killed it

[@lukek5303]

@@infernus6278 no question, the fills alone puts him up there

[@evansevansevans1]

It’s genuinely better than the record. Dude got me whoop in’ and a hollering. What a legend.

[@Kholdaimon]

@@hudy323 I don't know how they could have given him more credit, they said he crushed it, which he did.

[@agent_hex]

The guys in the booth must be a little jaded at this point. I can't believe what he did on first take. My jaw was dropped.

[@Barnaclebeard]

They never said it was the first take, they might have just edited out the early takes.

[@staticmonkey8436]

@@Barnaclebeardwhile he is playing the song, the label says “one take”

[@ev25zv]

It's not being jaded. It's like when you go to a mechanic and he fixes your car on his first attempt. Kind of what you'd expect from a professional.

[@devinjanosov]

I’ve been playing 20 years. These guys are nuts to do this. The kid who played Deep Purple is my favorite so far. But this guy (and of course Portnoy) are close seconds. And this dude is left-handed, and has his hi-hat and ride reversed. 👍

[@ZachGatesHere]

Speaking as someone who ADORES the original, this is incredible. Like holy hell what an interpretation. The swing on the toms is so cool. Such a different vibe but it fits perfectly.

[@ScienceBreather]

Right?! I love the original and this was an incredible cover that I'd listen to on any drum youtubers channel over and over again. That tom pattern was genius.

[@darinvierth1679]

💯 Frank absolutely nailed it. I like his trailer on it better than the original.

[@timhoferer8822]

I'm struggling to believe the bit... how did he not know this song?!? He absolutely NAILED the (I think) 3 breaks in the 2nd half of the song. I haven't been playing music as long as this fella (only 30 years on my end) but, straight up, if that was a legitimate first hear, then it was a ridiculously great performance.

[@viktormuerte]

@timhoferer8822 Frank is obviously a professional with years of session work under his belt. Like, the first thing he did was create a lead sheet. The lead sheet isn't just a roadmap through the song; the act of writing it informs your muscle memory of things like song structure, breaks, accents, etc. This, plus his experience, helps make the performance extremely clean. Dirk Verbeuren's "hears the song for the first time" performance is kind of similar since, like Frank, Dirk is also a session drummer and he employed a similar technique when learning the song assigned to him (mr. Brightside.)

[@bobbycoltrane7552]

Frank murdered this part awesome

[@D2000222]

To be honest, I like this *much* better than the original lol. That tom ride was absolutely killer.

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

Agreed lol 😂

[@EquatorLounge]

that part give it babyyy ?

[@zmoorer]

Same here!

[@brianrobinson5512]

I love the original but agreed!

[@Acolis]

omg the ride just completes it. its whats missing in the original. there are some elements of franks i dont like over the original, but overall this is honestly just much better.

[@AStupidID]

You gotta get Frank back - this was amazing!!!

[@theskydiverdriver7193]

Agree! That was awesome

[@LadySamwise]

He said 40 years of experience and it shows. That was a brilliant interpretation! Very fun and creative! He’s moved to my favorite of this series.

[@armandaviram2512]

In my early 20s I was a singer/songwriter and recorded about 20 songs that had Frank Bellucci on the drums. He came to my producer's studio in Dix Hills, Long Island - listened to each song once and knocked out an amazing drum track for each song like it was nothing. An incredible musician, so cool to see him on here!

[@shantanuyadav441]

Lovely anecdote. Thanks for sharing! Would love to hear some of those songs too (if they're lurking somewhere on the interwebs 😁).

[@KristieBradley-zc8je]

I love new York.

[@LuccianoNova]

Yeah when he said the LIE accident joke I lost it.

[@geoalfaro2423]

I love how it's not his style per say, but once the track starts and he does his thing, you can even see it in his face...embodying the Dragula spirit. Gifted

[@xczechr]

*per se

[@jdduggan7149]

Lmao he def got the dragula spirit

[@SgtSkidmark119]

@@xczechrnah it’s purse-a

[@EyeSee4.8]

​​@@SgtSkidmark119could be pursued by Dragula. He nails it.

[@homerc9101]

Is only interesting if is not his style.

[@3di3pp0er]

Did my dude just crush this in the sketchers?! He made it so much more grungy. I love these videos

[@wordsisnukes]

Frank's work on the toms in particular elevated the music. This whole deal of letting elite drummers create something is just excellent.

[@christopherhunt3961]

I LOVE his version. That’s amazing. I would love to see Rob Zombie’s reaction to this.

[@cathmar7394]

Shhhhhhh ! The drummer will get pissed off if he likes it.

[@Rehd66]

@@cathmar7394

[@gummyberryjoos1693]

Same!

[@glassvondalle]

I love this version as well. But I think this shows how good John Tempesta actually is. Because Tempesta's version is very recognizable as part of the sound that defines Rob Zombie. Belucci is a beast nonetheles.

[@doogster07]

His drums sound so much better

[@tomkruze1304]

His fills make the song way more exciting, less repetitive than the original ❤

[@christianhackl474]

I totally agree! It's awesome. I still *love* the original tho!

[@TempGuest7]

yep had me smiling

[@xwhite2020]

the repetition is part of the industrial feel though. It's a big part of the Zombie feel.

[@metallurgico]

Industrial is repetitive by definition lol are you even part of this world?

[@xwhite2020]

@@metallurgico yes the whole thread is claiming this guys blind one take is a major improvement. lol. God help the unwashed masses.

[@christopherduran5121]

The reaction from hosts was disappointing. Drummer killed this!!!!

[@jamesmunn576]

This guy crushed it!!

[@2Cafegirl]

He absolutely rocked it for being so out of his wheelhouse. He’s a true drummer. Can’t deny it.

[@dmitriykazinov2793]

I’m a little disappointed that hosts weren’t as excited as this performance deserves. Shiit my jaw dropped serially. So beautiful

[@xtremerisaxtremerisa1046]

I'm going to agree here. The reactions to Smith and Verbeuren added a lot, and I'm not sure I understand why they didn't flip over this one in the same way.

[@SuperMrBlaze]

You've made an excellent point about the lack of enthusiams! I totally agree! Thanks!

[@waverazor]

I can assure you they were amazed. The editing just focused on his playing more on this one

[@vintagebikewurx3730]

Agree! 💯

[@allthingscroatia]

I think cus the song was so simple and repetitive that it wasn't that hard to replicate it

[@aldoelektrika]

This is a fucking masterpiece. His accents and change of moods fits this song so well. How he builds on the verses by later adding the tom hits, the chorus kick accents the vocal runs perfectly. He actually adds the break on the last verse to add more effect than constantly doing it. The toms on DOITBABY make it feel like a dance hit, which makes that vocal line so much more fun. A Halloween Day miracle.

[@DJKuroh]

The way the kicks syncopate with the chorus vocal is so good

[@fleatactical7390]

Yeah the "Do it baby" toms were the best part of this. He did a damn good job.

[@TehAwesomer]

The different dynamics on the ride between 5:30 and 6:30, where on the latter he is mixing in more bell hits is just... masterful. The tom fills, the super tasteful pedal hats and flams in the breaks and just how incredibly in the pocket he is, amazing.

[@KarklinPumpkin]

​​​​@@maniswolftomanbingo. The 16th notes. It's the techno influence that makes industrial metal. Like NIN, etc.

[@eeltenaj19]

Rob Zombie is fun! That was really cool to watch Frank's process and hear his take. 👍

[@tsnamm]

This cat makes Rob Zombie swing! Love it

[@Ciscokehd]

You can see as his comfort grows throughout the song and he’s freaking sending it by the end. This was such a joy to watch.

[@2008israelramos]

He vastly improved the drum part

[@stevengreene7389]

lol for real can I get a Spotify track with franks drumming

[@myahitt1247]

@@stevengreene7389I feel that way about most of these videos lol😂😂😂

[@rphntw1n]

Facts

[@LordProtectorPepper]

This is just proof that those "no name" guys that have just slugged through the music industry somehow for decades in that weird non record studio artist realm are the true talents. undiscovered gems

[@kaustik185]

just a cat it's not that deep. we out here

[@SharinganMan]

ancat gams

[@doubleddbeat3418]

Its no no name, its an hired gun

[@baburnit]

I am sure he is well known among musicians. Dude is a PRO

[@khgear7160]

imagine how nashville feels everytime a country song cuts a solo off or a artist hides their band in a dark spot on stage even worse - gospel guys arguably live for the pocket but due to the nature of the music can never go too crazy! rip studio workhorse girls and guys

[@KingBeevr]

Holy ffffffff… he just murdered that song. That was absolutely incredible. I love the rolls off the toms. And doing it left-handed had my head spinning.

[@2blkSSs]

I 100% thought this was going to be an absolute bust because of his lack of enthusiasm and confidence in what was going on and then this man killed it. Arguably better than the original. Amazing. I love watching these masters.

[@MarsHottentot]

Bellucci KILLED it. His accenting of the title word "Dragula" is an amazing hook that would have elevated the shit out of this, already great, track. Seriously impressed.

[@TylerOath]

Holy crap. I agree man! And he did it every time too. Consistency 👌🏼

[@TheBizzerker]

It's actually crazy how much I miss it when listening to the original.

[@pensdrawblood]

So true!

[@GTRrocker84]

04:51 This drum fill was sick. Added a different vibe completely to the song and made that part of the song more dynamic.

[@drannex42]

That's the exact point you can tell he started to really understand the vibe of the track, a really great addition.

[@jaypers232]

I need this version for real, so good.

[@cheshirecat7849]

Just thinking that, and those rolling tom fills sounded phenomenal, at once being a great fill and at the same time propelling the song forward. I also like the jazz hi-hat he has going, keeping things going with the hi-hat foot clicks.

[@farwoodfarm9296]

I read this comment right as it got to this part and thought “woah! That was cool!”

[@gusc.4708]

That's called a "bucket of fish"! Big Bonham Energy

[@kylekreuziger1155]

As a rob and white zombie fan that was amazing I almost cried

[@demandraivmann6753]

Please, invite Frank Bellucci again. Awesome!

[@CyPhaSaRin]

honestly, i think Frank improved it, that was cool

[@guidoiglesias24]

100%!! It sounds amazing with his drumming

[@wesleyball1205]

I like the original better. I though some of the symbols were lacking in his version but it was very good and his use of the toms felt some more heart in the song at times rather than the vocals taking over for much of the song.

[@thailandretromods]

His ability to hit the breaks and the fills is unbelievable! Had the track layout down 100% first go. What a genius.

[@DrScottzy]

Right? Unbelievable!

[@markdailey4519]

It’s cause he’s heard it before

[@galetinm]

​@@markdailey4519No, he hasn't. He wrote the rough sheet. Or are you saying he's lying?

[@jaakkokaartinen563]

That is what professionalism is.

[@zacharyyoung1083]

Everyone has heard this song a million times, it’s about as cookie cutter as you can get for a song.

[@harryprater9014]

That's 46 years of experience showing right there..!!! Excellent 👍👍👍

[@KindredGh0st]

The skill this man has is freaking unbelievable. He absolutely crushed it.

[@templar23]

Completely out of his comfort zone - and he just slayed that track.

[@bootscuffmagee4199]

I beg to differ. He looked completely in his comfort zone.

[@redrick8900]

The way he's hitting the ride makes it clear that he has no clue what he's doing.

[@templar23]

@@redrick8900 I'm sure you could teach him a bit about drumming, you virgin.

[@devvvian]

record something better if you can... even knowing the original song...@@redrick8900

[@DonGuillermoQuebec]

@@redrick8900 mais t' as fini oui . mais quel rabat-joie celui-là .

[@dr.chopper1880]

Frank killed it in some sketchers. Absolute legend.

[@synister281]

This is unbelievable. I’m truly amazed at how there are just so many amazing musicians out there. This sounds as good if not better than the record.

[@viciousweather]

This is a great example of a drummer having EXCELLENT "chops", freaking nailed it in one go

[@drummerchild1]

As a professional drummer I can say that this is as good as it gets. This is what you get for laying down the hours and practising hard, devoting yourself to the craft and the business. Not only does he perform with attitude, confidence and presence, but he's also able to write perfectly understandable notes with efficiency, so that he can focus entirely on the painting of the canvas and orchestrating the coordination. This is a hard working musician. Technical? Indeed, those preparations were needed for this, but the energy and presence comes through experience of working in the field and playing all sort of contexts, developing listening skills. He's not playing for the cameras, he is focused on the task and locking in with the music. It's evident that he has played a large variety of styles, as he is also perfectly adaptable and can make several musical variations in such narrow turns. This was a perfectly executed first take and could have been the actual take in the studio session for the track, well done Sir! Now, I got to hear your ballads.

[@Gustavo0Ayres]

Did you write for rolling stones magazine? That was a hell of coment.

[@fattmusiek5452]

Here here

[@VirmanaMarketing]

If you didn’t get goosebumps on this one you aren’t human… this was PHENOMENAL!!!!!!

[@1kTroopKoopas]

I'm more human than human

[@tmrevenge]

​@@1kTroopKoopasbeat me to it

[@briangehremendoza3678]

i actually liked his version more than the OG 10/10 he banged it

[@nkyshaolin]

Amen!!!

[@dgambl1]

Agreed, this is way better than the original track in one take!!!

[@TheTaiylorWallace]

Drums are the soul of this type of music, and watching a master create a new soul from nothing is incredible. I love Dragula, and I love Frank's art.

[@RC79100]

This was unexpectedly my favourite of the whole series. Low key humility going in, restaurant gig joke, smashed the hinges off it.

[@darkauscus]

Wow he literally composed the whole song professionally and performed his version flawlessly in record time. SO so clean...one word...technique....I honestly prefer Frankie's version.

[@gavin5995]

I came to the comments to literally say how I actually kinda like this version more

[@RunningRiotRich]

Seriously!

[@billfred9411]

@@gavin5995 I wouldn't go that far. He is extremely skilled to be able to quickly put something together like this but I'm sure even he would admit what he put together here is not as good as commercial quality of the studio processed original. Give him a few days and i bet he could make something to match it but this aint it even though it is insanely impressive.

[@stephenparker7478]

100%

[@dgambl1]

@@gavin5995 He killed it. This would be the version that you pay to see live!!!

[@kroudyy]

Please bring Frank back. That was so incredibly good.

[@HITONMUZ]

Absolutely best of all series. Masterpiece.

[@tifan777]

Maaaan, those lead-sheet abilities are LEGENDARY. Blows my minds how much he got from listening to the song like 1 time only. Total pro. Respesct

[@minmogrovingstrongandhealthy]

Yeah he is so humble too, he totally is lightyears ahead of the original drums, those perfect pauses, the toms etc he did an Godly cover given the time and result. I honestly don't know what the heck is going on with Rob Zombie drums but they sound like something that a 5 year old comes up with, the OG is all click clock click clack nonsense there is no groove or structure at all ... come to think of it this is why I rather enjoy the RZ tracks as remixes only since they offer more and even if it's "electronic music" remix I don't ask too much from the drums anyway, when they are live drums and a heavy track then every instrument needs to be heavy but the OG drums are meh ...

[@itsjustme8947]

Studio musicians are a whole different animal.

[@SteveNave]

I can't praise this series enough. To hear these artists take on songs out of their comfort zone is super inspiring. And for this one in particular, Frank was able to hear it once and nail a track that fit super well. Amazing talent!

[@johnk230]

this series is so awesome. I would never have come across a dude like this otherwise... and we get to see his personality, creative process etc its amazing

[@rickygee8412]

I’m upset that I found this 6 months later, this man shreds 💯

[@theguy1717]

His "stank face" while playing was legendary!

[@_EvilKam]

Honestly, that was a fantastic drum track. 10/10 and completely great. Never heard of Frank before today, but damn if he doesn't have some absolutely killer instincts. The genre of "Drumeo brings non-rock drummer to create new drum track for rock and metal song" may not be a big genre, but by golly it is a great genre.

[@hudy323]

mi tambien. as i commented above, not exactly a fanboy, bonham or bernard and i dont really care who else wants to hit the skins. but dayum this guy deserves so many plaudits

[@BBOY.IIMPACT]

He absolutely CRUSHED that play through

[@GothicOctopus]

Genuinely like this better than the original. What a legend.

[@ricksmith3184]

Easy to see why he has been able to make a living playing drums. This guy is a total pro all around. Great feel, energy, interpretation and personal energy. Wow.

[@travincal1]

Holy shit I've watched all of these but I've never been more impressed. Huge Zombie fan and he absolutely killed it. Honestly, it could have been better than the original.

[@AlphanumericCharacters]

Me too. Why were the guys in the studio so subdued?

[@RabblesTheBinx]

There were parts that I think may have been better than the original, but overall? Nah, the original is just too well done.

[@robertedwards4488]

Super clean on the transitions! Fills were a bit from the original, but w.o knowing, he did an amazing job! Wow! He understood where to play more and when to play less. Truly skilled drummer.

[@Sagothh]

The man is a legend.

[@patrynize]

The little fills he adds in between the chorus and the next verse is just sublime.

[@Nu_Metal_Nate]

I was so skeptical with this pre watching, I’m floored after, Frank KILLED THIS!

[@EMdemo]

Fuckin SAME I was floored by the perspective and then the energy and creativity to do such a straight forward song

[@jake-slplss]

It's crazy that he nailed all those vocal solo parts 👏

[@3YearsApart1613]

agreed.. i felt like he really enloyed playing it.

[@corymeyer1162]

this is just plainly better than the original. well done!

[@snakeinthegrak8969]

This put a smile on my face, thanks.

[@pellelidell007]

Frank came up with a much cooler drum part than the original! Way to go!

[@albertorynda740]

So stupid how you ppl can't just say he did a fantastic job, while not lying by saying it's better 🤦🏽‍♂️ you can like it more, and still admit the original is better for worldwide.

[@R3troZone]

No.... just .. no.

[@gabriel38g]

I think the original had less fills intentionally to emphasize power, but Franks improvisation was really good.

[@pellelidell007]

⁠@@albertorynda740: Congrats! You managed to squeeze in both "stupid" and "lying" in the same sentence. So this is your polemic response to my opinion i.e. that I prefer Frank's drum arrangements over the original?! Wow! Firstly, you know f**k all about my intelligence. Secondly, I don't appreciate being called a liar. This might come as a surprise to you but other people than yourself do actually express their own opinions from time to time. Now, those opinions may be diametrically different from yours, but It's on those occasions that you have to find the strength within you and refrain from typing moronic nonsense that you just did. So the moral of the story is: I have an opinion. It is mine and I own it. I express my opinion in any way I like. That doesn't make me a liar or stupid. Period.

[@saintjabroni]

@@pellelidell007😂😂😂😂

[@LaabanAngstschweiss]

I found his first take better than the original.

[@PhobosDDeimos]

Damn, that was amazing! The fills, the stops... What a pleasure to watch a master of his craft.

[@thebrownage8599]

i love watching the 'nerves' disappear... they're always nervous as to whether or not they can even do this in this way... and then the music starts, and then the feels begin... awesome!

[@jazzcowboy18]

I was fortunate to have a private lesson with Frank in NY back around 2009. He warmly welcomed me into his home and proceeded to give me 2 plus hours of instruction on hand and foot techniques, how to prepare for any gig, and generally how to be a professional musician. I was in college at the time and tried to absorb everything he said like a sponge. The man is an absolute class act, and a professional in the truest sense of the word. Thanks so much Frank! Swing on brother!

[@JakeTheLateCreates]

Some teachers, especially if it’s a one-time lesson, can be okay with you setting up a recording device.

[@TheShurikenZone]

I've got a serious question for you, man- Is the negative flipped on this video, or was he briefly holding his sticks backwards in traditional grip, in the beginning? Did you ever see him play with traditional grip? Sorry for the odd question, but I come mostly from a marching percussion background, and since I was 14 or so, traditional grip was the only way I could play properly... so seeing him seemingly grip the sticks backwards really stuck out. EDIT: Just noticed that he was doing it on the thumbnail image. His left hand grip (actually done in his right hand... I can now see, based on his shirt, that the negative wasn't flipped) wasn't a technically good grip... it was like the funky way you see some jazz drummers do it. Neither here nor there, but... just wondering. They guy's obviously a great player, with matched grip.

[@Gruuvin1]

​@@TheShurikenZonewell, I think it's obvious that he's a lefty.

[@TheShurikenZone]

@@Gruuvin1 That's not how traditional grip works. There's a grip for the left hand, and a grip for the right. This dates back to military use of the snare drum, while marching; because everything in the military is (ideally) standardized, the drums were always slung to the left, necessitating a different grip for the left hand. So yeah- I think it's obvious that being lefthanded has nothing to do with traditional grip.

[@Gruuvin1]

@@TheShurikenZone lol. Seriously? I play both traditional and match... Because I played snare drum line for years. I don't need a lesson there. My point is that he's a left handed drummer, and so if you saw him holding a traditional grip backwards, then that's probably why. Makes perfect sense to me. You don't HAVE to have been on a strict drum line to learn traditional grip the 'correct' way.... Maybe he just chose to learn it backwards because he wanted to angle his snare that way on his lefty set.

[@Tigobitti]

It’s crazy how you can hear a different genre just from the drums. He was giving us an 80s hair metal vibe.

[@Zeeangelofdeath]

Yes

[@StanleyKubick1]

almost like the rhythm is the whole backbone of it all

[@gamv65]

This guy has experience, creativity and talent a real full drummer

[@brandonthomas6256]

My brain had way too hard of a time seeing the drums set up for a lefty. This guy played fantastically.

[@leebooth132]

I’m impressed AF by all of the drummers who have done this. Keep up the great work y’all, this series is great.

[@52842852]

I mean, these are the best drummers around so it's the least I expect

[@JarodJoseph]

Ay Eff

[@matthewshelley1365]

One thing I love about this series is it shows how much the drums change the song fundamentally. Frank's version is more musical, more atmospheric, where John's original track was more bombastic and driving. Love it.

[@scoutwithoutclout]

wow. this dude just nailed the 1st take better than the original cut. that's sensational for a big band drummer to understand the essence of metal so fluently so immediately. really impressive.

[@TimothyStuker]

Love his fills on the word "dragula".

[@EarmonkeyMusic]

His fills were just sublime. Loved the toms. I love how he intuitively left space in the mix for all the heavy stuff and didn’t feel the need to be in your face.

[@stephenwhite5444]

Man I love these 'hears for the first time' series! I love watching them break the song down on paper then just pour their own artistry into it. This was EXCELLENT AND AMAZING!

[@gwts1171]

Frank is a legend.

[@samuelfuster6635]

My father knew him because he invited him to perform at a day of percussion at Buffalo State College, which was a killer set. And my father also listens to Rob Zombie. I sent this to him. He loved it.

[@MrRonV]

I am so impressed by Mr. Bellucci's version. When I first listened to the original song I thought "the drum is so iconic, this song can't work any other way". And now I love this version.

[@markdailey4519]

Wooooooow 😅

[@holdencaulfield4808]

This was incredible! I don't think they gave him enough credit. Dude got ALL the changes down after one listen. Amazing.

[@AlphanumericCharacters]

Yeah they didn’t seem impressed at all.

[@cm9241]

I mean it's not like it's prog rock or jazz or something. It's not that complex lmao

[@AlphanumericCharacters]

@@cm9241 seems like you don’t play.

[@Gio_Panda]

@@cm9241 Spoken like a true non-drummer

[@cm9241]

@Gio_Panda Why exactly would you two morons assume I'm not a drummer based on that comment? Are you both trying to argue that Dragula is somehow a complex song?

[@MrOngor]

Man, this was so awesome to watch. What a kickass take on this classic. His face when he gets into it is exactly why it's great!

[@errorfree9301]

Most of these drummers go way overboard like they have something to prove. He kept it mostly modest through the whole song. A+ great job Frank

[@seanfriday843]

This video should be titled “old Italian guy from jersey wearing sketchers absolutely crushes a rob zombie song” I’ve never played an instrument in my life but I absolutely love this series! This guy kills it! And I love to watch it.

[@tastyneck]

Yet again, this is the best series on KZbin. These drummers are INSANE. The best is when they get comfortable and JUST GO OFF. Frank was so GOOD for being out of his wheelhouse. You could tell he was having fun rocking TF out.

[@MichaelMoellerTRLInc]

It is stunning to watch these professionals work. I love this series.

[@Sewer_Ghost]

His rendition absolutely rips, what a legend

[@TravisPacheco1]

Those tom grooves were absolutely perfect for the song, he crushed it. I just love this series.

[@WaDarkPhoenix]

Frank seems like a really humble dude. He actually found a few patterns etc that I preferred to the original. He honestly killed it.

[@homeofinventions]

This is the best first attempt that I have ever seen.

[@paulbrackin1203]

I've seen about a dozen of these, IMHO, he nailed it. Liked for the studio guys to have agreed more.

[@Sticksandstones32]

Dude why is this so much better than the OG song? This man ROCKS!

[@christianhackl474]

Hahah ikr😂it's awesome! Still love the Og tho!

[@Sticksandstones32]

​@@christianhackl474For sure, the OG is a classic. Frank's rendition here is just super hot fire. There's much more variety here overall, but that's to be expected from such a seasoned drum veteran.