What Does It Take To Play Drums With The Offspring? | Brandon Pertzborn

[@BrandonPertzborn11]

Thanks so much Drumeo! I had the best time with you all!

[@Blitzen778]

i hear all of these tracks almost every week at work. 🇺🇲 You are a machine dude. Great work💯

[@heyitsbacon599]

I love that little ghost note you put right after the backbeat in a lot of your playing. It's almost like a tiny, controlled rebound. Definitely going to try it out next time I play!

[@FBracht]

Dude! I just finished the video, and I wanted to tell you: my drum kit is gathering dust, I've been thinking of selling it, making excuses for why I haven't played in such a long time… But watching this video, watching you play some of the songs I KNOW how to play (somewhat), I'm 100% determined to dust off the ol' kit and get back into practicing every day. I know WHAT I'll play, WHAT I'll practice, in which order, for how much much. You literally inspired me. This is it. I'm back. Thank you, so much.

[@FBracht]

It's uncanny how much this specific video feels tailored to me at this moment in time. You're playing the songs I love, with the energy I'm looking for, you're talking about the specific things I value in drumming, and you're giving tips for exactly the pain points I felt when I started disconnecting from the practice. I remember I was super frustrated with not being able to play the verses on "International You Day", by No Use For a Name, and not really wanting to slow it down too much for practice. You touched on pretty much everything I wanted/needed to hear. LET'S GOOOOOOOO

[@replicated]

how to fart?

[@jaspertjePoekie]

The energy this guy gives The Offspring is huge, this guy beats his drums as hard as Dave Grohl. This is excellent, thanks

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Yes hits hard but with good posture grip and technique.

[@Arthur-ke9vz]

He gets it! It’s a performance and entertainment. The crowd wants a drummer hitting hard, snapping sticks, sawdust everywhere and dozens of destroyed cymbals at the end of a tour.

[@salesone8615]

Hits it harder than Jayson from Drumline movie

[@seanhutt4621]

That's high praise and well earned

[@JPindanga]

saw 'em live in Lollapallooza São Paulo City omg this guys rocks

[@IceBreakBottle]

This dude is a vibe. His drumming is awesome but I just love how passionate he is about anything he talks about

[@ivanbajovic3476]

His passion in the way he talks reminds me of Gregg Bissonette.

[@IceBreakBottle]

@@ivanbajovic3476 True! Also how Rodney Mullen talks about skateboarding

[@Stoafasaki]

I had no idea who this kid was until I watched the recent Offspring at Hellfest. He's one of those drummers that makes you want to drop everything and just go play drums.... And the amount of emphasis he puts on drum orchestration and dynamics is pretty damn inspirational. Brilliant!

[@thiefoftomorrow]

they got such a great crowd response there, was like a late 90's early 2000's gig. that festival was awesome

[@zcasta388]

You definitely sleep with your sister

[@MrAncientAstronaut]

Same. I was impressed with the performance of the band. But everyone (based on the comments) realized the star of the show was the drummer

[@dgloria]

kid?

[@zcasta388]

@dgloria yes, if you're this old, you are a child

[@brettbatliner]

You can tell by the way this kid talks about drumming that he is well on his way to becoming one of the best drummers on the planet. What a resume before 30. Unreal.

[@pittyradiokilla]

You rarely find a drummer that fits right in and keeps the drumming close to the original. Great work Brandon!

[@zacwattus4320]

This dude single handedly brought a new energy to the band. A monster behind the kit. Been a fan for 19 years now. Brandon's living my dream 😂

[@robinbarker5407]

He's just a really solid, hard-working drummer. He plays with authority and passion. Every drummer, no matter what level, should take a page out of this guy's book. He has a HUGE career ahead of him, and I can't wait to see what else is in store for him.

[@Freebird949]

Well said

[@xavkoston16]

That's exactly what I though when I discovered him on KZbin many years ago. Not the most technical difficult stuff, but god damn it is so well played, with high energy and true passion.

[@jvyou]

Ron Welty (the original drummer of the Offspring) was such a huge influence on me when I was first learning to play and doesn't get anywhere near the credit he deserves. It was great to see Brandon recognize a lot of Ron's nuances (like the quarter open high hat on the original recording of self esteem) and replicate them. Great job!

[@osman_drummer]

Ron Welty was the reason I started drumming after hearing Ignition.

[@MatthijsvanDuijvenboden]

Also the kick drum on bad habit is great stuff!

[@jeremy7383]

Ron and Greg were one of the best rhythm sections a punk band could ask for.

[@zcasta388]

Because the band removed him for his political views for this trash kid

[@SheaRecordmetal]

Yes! My only grievance with drumeo is they don’t mention the OG when they have the new guy in the studio. When Art Cruz was in the studio, they never mentioned Chris Adler once. WTF!

[@Ceriamovement]

This guy clearly respect The Offspring's former drum players bcs he play the beat like the original..salute

[@mmtot]

He has nothing on Ron Welty.

[@Sussypx9798yt]

I have my 9 year old watching this with me. He just started playing drums back in March. I saw Brandon and Offspring here in Austin a year ago and told him what a fantastic drummer he was. I love all the little things he talks about that I’d never even think to ask. Great video!!

[@znghant]

This is wild. I met @BrandonPertzborn11 ~10 years ago when we were both pretty fresh out of high school and playing drums for our church, and he was doing his local stuff in DFW. Such a kind and genuine guy, and it’s great to see that hasn’t changed a bit over the years. Awesome to see your success since the FC days, man. Keep it up.

[@ianrossmusic]

Right on, similar story; met him about a decade ago when he was in an opening band on tour with John 5 who I'd just started playing bass with... next he was in Doyle's band co-headlining with us, then I had the pleasure of playing like 2 gigs with him in another band locally. Soon after that he started down the crazy laundry list of other artists! I've bumped into him a few times since and said hello; just a super positive energy and the nicest guy as always. Exactly who you want in your band. Makes me happy to see that translate into success. Proud of you, man!

[@TylerOath]

I knew he was a fellowship church guy!! He looked familiar for sure

[@BerenjenoLand]

I didn't know him before, but when my friend and I went to an Offspring concert this July, we looked at each other and said, 'This drummer is insane!' It was a pleasant surprise to later enjoy a Drumeo video featuring Brandon

[@alexmott507]

Watched a recent festival performance from The Offspring, they are somehow sounding better than they ever have, and the drummer is a big part of that!

[@bench2346]

watched the same one and i couldn't agree more. production for the video was insane but damn, they sounded incredible.

[@henieto]

Frees josh

[@Chris-vw3yc]

Freese was bettter sorry to say

[@thenucleardrummer]

@Chris-vw3yc What does that have to do with Brandon being a good fit for the offspring?

[@doctorjames4245]

I mean its not hard, just get a technically competent drummer and you can make any mid punk rock band sound great.

[@sebastienleroux4872]

Saw them this Summer in France. Can’t believe Dexter and Noodles are almost 60. It felt like i was 15 again (i’m 39). And man… Brandon is such an incredible part of it. He’s an amazing drummer and musician. The last time i saw them was in 2013, more than 10 years ago and Pete was behind the kit and it was really really great. Well, let me tell you that Brandon kill the shit out of it!

[@marfiuss]

man that gig looked so good on yt.. wish i had gone there too.

[@randystasi]

Man, I saw this dude playing a couple weeks ago at a festival and I was SUPER impressed. He plays with so much damn energy.

[@rubikSpread]

Never watched one of these hour long sessions, but this captured me from the beginning and I didn't turn away. Such passion and enjoyment from Brandon

[@timkrash9190]

Such a great drummer. Seen The Offspring this summer in Greece for the first time and it was such an awesome experience. Been playing in bands as well and the drummer is the most important piece of the band. He sets the tone and provides the energy. This guy... This guy is a powerhouse!

[@WYIT0]

Saw The Offspring at Slam Dunk Festival in Leeds last year and I remember just watching this guy just powerhouse through the whole set. Never seen a drummer be so delibrate with his breathing to make sure he never dropped the energy for a second. It made me realise as a drummer myself, just how integral cadio is and being in shape just elevates your playing tenfold.

[@kriswright4814]

Yeah I remember my first beer too

[@WYIT0]

@@kriswright4814 ❤️

[@NilsHedstrom]

Brandon seems like such a cool and humble dude! You can really tell he puts his soul and all effort into his drumming. It's cool to see and hear how he really studies the drum parts in detail and really cares about dynamics and musicality. No wonder so many great bands has hired him. Saw him with The Offspring last year and he killed it!

[@addibadi]

2 weeks ago I wondered if Drumeo would get Brandon Pertzborn.. and here he is! Thank you!!

[@AKcelsior]

5:24 Oh, so that's how the intro to "Come Out And Play", is done!

[@iwillnevergetone5]

right. that was awesome to see, i had no idea

[@teekay7668]

I mean, the music video has close up of Ron doing just that. . .

[@iwillnevergetone5]

@@teekay7668 that’s fair. i haven’t seen the music video in over 25 years & i bet lots of people watching this might not have ever seen it

[@ConeJellos]

@@teekay7668 I mean, imagine some people not seeing the music video. . .

[@teekay7668]

@@ConeJellos yea how stupid of me to assume if you’re watching a video on drumeo featuring the current drummer for the offspring you’ve seen the video for one of their most popular songs. . .

[@JaredTG.]

Offspring are one of those bands. Ive never once sat down and listened to their music, never even searched up a song. Yet i still manage to know 5-10 of their songs very well. Which is basically the same for all of the 80s bands as well. To me that means theyve been pretty damn successful if i know their music without ever seeking them out.

[@mondrometal]

They are so worth checking out. Their "unknown" stuff is great. specially if you listen to the albums year by year. Their sound evolves, lyrics and theme wise.

[@SteveW-bl6fd]

Well they use to play their stupid music on the radio every other song, so it was hard not to listen to them unfortunately haha 😂

[@jeremy7383]

It's worth sitting down and listening to Smash.

[@Mnkypd]

And Ixnay

[@HeyYouSA]

Not well versed huh?

[@FM-ne5pz]

Wow, the amount of energy that comes out of his performance is insane. Great job!

[@MrBobbit666]

this dudes passion leaps off the screen he exudes his massive amount of love for drums makes wanna go play my drums this is high quality content which drumeo always gives us but this one in particular is introducing me to a drummer i never knew but will be keeping my eye out for now my 5 year old got a drum kit for his 4th bday and he can't take his eyes off the screen with this bloke great job mate your an amazing drummer

[@stevec7435]

Man that was so fun to watch!, dudes an absolutely awesome drummer 👌🏼

[@CrimsonNinroot]

I don't play an instrument but love listening to all kinds of music, and I love this series of differnt drummers. This episode especially gave me such a great perspective on drumming that a casual listener would classify as "easier". And listening to the artist and their passion is always the best part for me. Thanks guys 🤘 🥁 🤘

[@luispintafan921]

excelent!!! We salute from Argentina. Best crowd ever.. ❤

[@joshvonavni8630]

Fuck ya, Brandon's probably one of the very best modern day punk/hardcore/metal drummers out there killin the scene, his gnarly fucking work with Alex and Doyle!!!

[@rast4man]

WOW! What energy and accomplishments in such a short amount of time. Hell of a drummer that will go down in the books for sure.

[@authentichealthcoach4142]

I saw im this year with The Offspring and he was phenomenal. The entire band was amazing and he brought so much energy! As a drummer myself i was blown away and so proud of him for bringing me back to my days at University in the 90s- he was perfect!

[@cate4338]

such an excellent young gentleman - and you provide the perfect platform for education and appreciation

[@cate4338]

and I just found this moment that is a reminder of why we should make the most of our abilities kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn6nm4SiqZ52m80

[@justinreynolds3935]

This dude has played for a ton of people. So young too. Good for him.

[@JRSiebz]

"Come out and Play" came out the same year he was born!

[@claybournewhite4680]

Saw The Offspring a couple of months ago in St Paul. They were absolutely on fire, and Brandon was a big part of it. This guy is a phenomenon.

[@santinau1012]

Saw him and the band this past July in MN. My cousin and I had commented at the concert how great he is at drumming.

[@dmytrodorofieiev1839]

Such a brilliant and charming guy! Best drummer the Offspring ever had

[@vandavis000]

One badass drummer i love how many different bands brandon is playing for. You rock brother❤

[@alekmartinez3109]

I love how he plays so free. Real enjoyable to watch. Stays right in the pocket.

[@ronadish1]

Saw them live last year, it was one of the best live show ever, do much fun, they were so good and played really the right songs

[@fernandobotello1190]

This was so great. I'm not a drummer. Guitar player, bur enjoyed every second of this Live. Brandon is awesome. Can't wait for more videos from him with you guys at Drumeo!

[@bobbybloodfeastin308]

I first saw Brandon in a small club in Brooklyn with Black Flag then with Doyle, then Suicidal...he just keeps popping up in bands I love. This guy is a machine and such a smart musician. I'm so glad he's getting his flowers.

[@nathanbond5310]

Dudes has definitely became one of my favourite drummers, he brings so much energy to the offspring. I saw them live in Ottawa this summer and they were amazing

[@Nik.No.K]

So glad they’re finally featuring some punk drummers on here!

[@YuliPortillo]

As a fan of The Offspring, I'm sooooo glad he's the drummer of the band. He brought so much energy!!! He's wonderful. Thanks for this video, and hopefully the ones that will come with him, I enjoyed listening to him speak, how passionate and kind he is. Can't wait for them to come back to Argentina. If you read this, much love, Brandon ♥

[@luisalonsopeimbert]

One of my favorite episodes, such an incredible energy on his playing.

[@mahcem]

Love the passion this kid has got in his eyes. And some ass kicking drumming to boot. Rock on!

[@angelah1845]

Fudge!!! He's so amazing!!! Thank you for performing and teaching us 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I wish I had time to practice. Hopefully one day. You're incredibly inspiring. Thank you Drummeo

[@pipon4o]

Thanks for that amazing video Drumeo. Those songs bring back so many memories from 30 years ago. I really enjoyed watching Brandon and see how passionate he is about the drumming. Amazing artist

[@geoffreymurphy5386]

This video is so sick but the copy right issues sucks. Would’ve loved to have green hell and you can’t bring me down

[@woofspider330]

That explains why it wasn't there lol

[@andykaputrapratama2371]

I love to see his energy every time he plays the songs

[@TetraShot]

His energy is unmatched, but he still makes it look effortless somehow.

[@DAnthony14]

Dawg is eating 🔥🔥🔥 no over playing ! Playing the songs as written and just grooving with crispy ahh timing. So much respect. Giving what it needs to give 🤌🏽👏🏽💥

[@DavidOakesMusic]

His drum play thrus on YT are awesome. He plays like Slipknot on a 4 piece

[@jaspersidro256]

I love the energy bro!

[@NOTSparkyPants]

The sweat from his shit is like the KZbin progress bar. Dude has so much intensity, it’s awesome.

[@lorenzodenardo1860]

Seen them yesterday here in Italy, what a show! The whole band performed to a great level, and the exact moment you could tell the gears aligned and the band took off is the switch to double time in "staring at the sun"...from there it was an absolute blast. I had seen the Offspring before during the Americana tour and I have to say Brandon delivered it all and then some, he even had a short and very fitting solo. Really amazing

[@novamediapodcasts]

When he says the beat changes and is harder when it’s Black Flag, he’s describing the king, Bill Stevenson. As soon as he plays the example, it’s pure Bill.

[@novamediapodcasts]

Oh he totally mentions him! Great to see.

[@jde9095]

I've been watching Brandon for a few years now. He is a beast that does not seem to have limits when behind the kit. Great addition to any band.

[@arielgallo3266]

The intentional kick bass patterns are Ron Welty´s signature.

[@brianh5044]

It's hard for me to think that Welty isn't behind the drums. He will always be The Offspring drummer in my mind. I think I'll go watch an old video of the band so I can hear him play.

[@andreisabogal6953]

Well you can see his legacy in this guy

[@paulleigh5351]

Fantastic interview. What an amazing story this kid has. His enthusiasm is infectious. I’m a massive punk rock fan. Derek Grant, ex Alkaline Trio, the vandals is who inspires me but this kid is awesome. Massive respect!

[@helluvakhai]

i was following him for the longest time through his father-in-law, Mike Fucken Vallely.

[@thebatjon]

As an Offspring fan (favourite band) for the last 17 years i thought "oh just another drummer". This video is really wow to me. This guy is so passionate and he's fucking brilliant as well. As soon as i finish this video I'm going to some watch some offspring live videos from 2023 onwards to watch him play. Really good man, new fan.

[@EMCproductions]

Video 121 of commenting until Drumeo makes a "Best Rudimental Drummer of the Year" award category

[@subyeknom8500]

Come on drumeo,listen

[@carloscastaneda7528]

It's so cool to see how much he enjoys talking about what he does. He seems like a super cool down-to-earth guy that just wants to talk about drumming.

[@corywaring7124]

The copyright block on Green Hell is exactly what you’d expect out of the Misfits. 😂

[@saltesc]

This was excellent. This guy gets drumming as a musician and band drummer. He was full of excellent information and wisdom for playing in a band and I especially loved his outlook at the drummer's job as band leader. Not a leader that commands; a leader that supports to let the best come out of everyone because they have a leader to rely on. This is the skill and technique of a good drummer BEFORE any actual playing skill and technique. It's the difference between a drummer and someone that can just play drums. Also, I grew up training/playing jazz while playing punk. They're incredibly similar in a music sense. In punk, you have no time to do anything outstanding, so you have to be insanely creative with micro techniques. So many mainstream popular punk songs would never have left the underground if the drummer didn't think to do little unnoticeable things at the right time. When all musicians in a punk band are on that level, memorable bangers happen. It's such a hard and challenging style musically because the objective is to make people lose themselves to what seems to be basic beats, but it's anything but basic. For example, learn the Dude Ranch album properly, then ask yourself if you could ever have thought to come up with all that, while playing like that, at just 20. Very few could/can.

[@DaveViner]

Great drummer, really good guy.

[@m3lodeth]

Definitely a lot more bangers from offspring that weren't here, so I'm expecting a few more videos soon lol.

[@babaulrich6258]

Please bring Dave grohl to Drumeo 👇

[@XRePete]

I think it's great these old bands are getting young drummers. It brings so much more energy to their live sets, it's incredible. It's hard because the old drummers are so good, but the energy they're able to project live is less because drums are such a physical instrument. I saw Sabbath not too long ago and drummer made their set soooo good, he did solos and played like he was having the gig of his life.

[@jorgegarcia-zd7iq]

This kid is a great drummer, but I would love to see Ron Welty get some love and be featured on this channel, he wrote all of the iconic tunes from the offspring and got kicked out unfairly.

[@bxryme]

nah

[@susragejr477]

Ron’s been retired for over 20 years he’s not coming back lol.

[@susragejr477]

Also he wasn’t a songwriter don’t spread misinformation

[@scopeland128]

@@susragejr477 He did come up with the drum parts which for Offspring's classic period, were pretty distinctive and Iconic. He may not be the best drummer ever but for someone who loved the offspirng when Americana came out when I was in 8th grade, then discovered how much better Ixnay on the Hombre, Smash, and later Ignition were... give the man the credit he deserves. And they did do him dirty

[@susragejr477]

@@scopeland128 I mean yeah he was still a big component of the band’s sound during their glory years but he didn’t write anything Dexter wrote all the songs

[@iwillnevergetone5]

he's bringing some great power to each hit. the perfect energy needed

[@hellostckhlm1419]

I’m glad so many other Offspring fans have also noticed just how much of a difference this guy has made to their live shows and come here to show him love. He’s a real coup for the band and I hope he sticks around for a long time.

[@yongyea4147]

That was awesome! I learned a lot. Been drumming exactly 1 year.... I love it.

[@georgemoutsos1649]

This guy is the reincarnation of Taylor Hawkins. This is what i said when i saw the Offspring this summer in Athens. Phenomenal drummer!!!

[@jimmyq666]

Much love and respect to Brandon Pertzborn for his accomplishments. Loved this video and thank you for sharing your lessons learned playing with different bands and touring. Awesome!!

[@dylan_711]

The former drummer was fired because he would t take the Jab. So punk rock!

[@brennank1254]

That wasn’t the original

[@dylan_711]

@@brennank1254 former

[@xs-xb4ih]

the way this guy plays drums is so interesting. so much heavy and dramatic arm movement, it’s entertaining to watch

[@Cedric_Harris]

To answer the question, I think it takes about 6 covid vaccinations.

[@johnmacdonald4945]

I was gonna say something along those lines but you beat me to it hahaha

[@chriswatson9245]

I was gonna say, ask their old drummer. Doctor told him not to get the poke and they threw him out on his head. Sad day. I used to really like these guys.

[@MrDWat3]

Facts.

[@dahliaday17]

Yep, fuck these guys

[@UToobSteak]

Lmao!

[@JeremyPorter-uj7nv]

Timing is impeccable. Love the loose playing but on time. Just how I learned myself. Loved it, Brandon. You’re ballin’!

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

To answer your question “what does it take to play in the Offspring?” The answer in a Covid vaccination card

[@zummazummabaccala]

well they got freese then

[@Ultra-Collector]

Ok my mind is blown! I had no idea black flag was still around! To hear him play and hear the vocals sounding exactly like they did in the 70’s and 80’s was facking amazing! The Offspring is more my age growing up in the 90’s and watching him on that brilliant Pearl kit inspires the heck out of me! What an amazing drummer this guy is!

[@BrandonToews]

🎉🎉🎉

[@dinkinflicka7953]

Love that snare sound

[@tomaszwars]

The Offspring ended when Ron Welty left the band. When Greg K left the band, the world ended for me. I still listen to them and it's not the same anymore.

[@bench2346]

they're sooo much better now i'm sorry

[@valerii.piasetskyi]

​​​@@bench2346i love Offspring, but how they better now? New young drummer? That's all? 😂😂😂 They still not bad, but not better.

[@bench2346]

@@valerii.piasetskyi if you don't think they sound better, you clearly don't listen to them or haven't gone to see them. it's night and day the level of technical ability that has been upgraded with the changes.

[@valerii.piasetskyi]

@@bench2346 Everyone sounds good today through technical ability. New drummer good, Dexter looks great but doesn't sing like 30 years ago. They still great, obviously sounds better than last 15 years, but not in 90s.

[@ddaypunk]

This man is getting his crunchies in at the same time! Keep on rockin' sir, looking forward to hearing more from you!

[@760bjc]

On August 2, 2021, Parada revealed on Twitter that he was being fired from the Offspring. He stated the reason for his firing was for declining to take a COVID-19 vaccine on the advice of his doctor, due to suffering from Guillain-Barré syndrome.[7] In November 2021, vocalist Dexter Holland and guitarist Noodles detailed in an interview the "roadblocks" they kept running into when they looked into what it would take to tour with an unvaccinated member of the band, and they said the decision was taken "for the time being".[8] Nevertheless, in his tweet of August 2021, Parada said he was deemed "unsafe to be around" not only on tour, but also in the recording studio.[9] Parada was replaced on tour by Josh Freese and was officially replaced in 2023 by Brandon Pertzborn. Dexter and Noodles Pathetic lots you are....

[@YouthEnergy]

So you think it was a better idea to just screw over thousands of fans who had bought tickets to their show? Besides, this happened four years ago. Get over it, you pathetic worm.

[@Numb3rs17]

Thank you, Drumeo, for always giving me new favourite videos and favourite drummers 💘

[@ChucktheResurrector-gk3ed]

yo got skills

[@oskarfritz9889]

Great Job you did @BrandonPertzborn11.......I have said and repeated....You’re Gonna Go Far, guy..... you´re the best drummer at this moment..... you have incredible energy!

[@joeldrummer23]

Ok I’d be passed out lol 😂

[@technoalah]

Man what an amazing drummer. One of the best in a very long time.

[@rlbrown]

What happened to the Andrew Hurley episode?

[@Ycpunkrock]

Been wondering myself

[@jacksparrowV8]

Brandon is a fucking Drummer! This Kid rocks!

[@jacobholman6018]

Remember when The Offspring kicked out their actual drummer Pete because his doctor told him not to get the covid shot? I do!!

[@mayorofbasedville7680]

Drumeo is Canadian. Offspring are probably Canadian national heroes for being such pieces of shit.

[@adampowell4867]

The drums sound fantastic, and you can tell he just loves playing!

[@daviddickey9689]

What does it take to play with The Offspring? A jibby jab.

[@1kot4u]

What a talented guy! He is pushing so hard, I am chuffed

[@Wolfmaster1able]

Great drummer. But I can't forget, what they did to Pete. Also I think, he will leave them when a bigger band calls

[@rcascoherrera]

Toda la energia de este man es impresionante.