Greyson Nekrutman Vs. Brandon Toews (Epic Drum Battle)

[@DrumeoOfficial]

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[@chrissanchez6992]

Inspirational¡!

[@85sauron]

7 days is enough, for sure. 😆

[@duckduckgoose1337]

​@@85sauron lol, thought exactly the same

[@nickneeley8798]

Dude you're a damn good drummer I had no idea 😀

[@KenAldrich1958]

no thanks i can sound like im falling down a flight of stairs with believe it or not? no help at all

[@ericbouler7758]

With both drummers playing at such a high level it's more like a duet than a drum battle.

[@justinprizant1980]

I like that outlook

[@djbabygggudani7911]

⁠for me it’s Greyson

[@af7119]

@@djbabygggudani7911 that comment was so powerful. very impressive, bro.

[@jamescurry4628]

I have to say we are definitely the winners here. being able to hear this awesome epic battle take place great job..

[@niko7903]

Really was an awesome battle. Reminds me of the soundtrack to my hangovers. Though it sounds markedly better not being hungover.

[@carolynmariedimmick7884]

Absofuckinglutely

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy this one!😁

[@cvn6555]

This made my day. The level of talent and the obvious work put in to develop those skills is quite apparent. Heard a little Peart in there a few times and loved that.

[@BrandonToews]

@@cvn6555 - thanks a lot! Appreciate it!

[@ARDrummer]

Awesome job man!

[@benjaminhellert8531]

REALLY AWESOME!! Both stunning musicians! Could you tell us what snare you're using? I love its sound!

[@charlespotts3995]

Without a doubt I'm calling it a tie.👍😎✌️

[@shelbybowden9064]

Two things: 1) this is the first time I’ve ever heard Grayson hit sticks together on a transition. Gives me hope. 2) they are both incredible, but the most insane thing here is that they are both just doing Buddy Rich licks from what, 60 years ago? Dude remains the GOAT.

[@jbcolson1027]

On number 2. Yes, they were playing Buddy licks, but they are both nice guys, and Buddy was a dick. So, Big Band drummers have evolved. lol

[@gardj456]

@@jbcolson1027 Buddy's last name was really Rich 😂

[@phatshah7377]

Brandon also hits his sticks at 4:39

[@af7119]

@@jbcolson1027 most random and irrelevant comment

[@JudeT-G]

Grsyskn guy has a giant ego​@@jbcolson1027

[@DavidOakesMusic]

The winner is KZbin.

[@manosliapakisthestormrider8099]

😹

[@superpug666]

Absolutly

[@sean4439]

😂😂😂

[@BrandonToews]

😂

[@markbahouth2713]

The winner is YourTies !

[@NickLight28]

I have working in the music business form 30 years and that was one of the most enjoyable 6 minutes I have had in a long time. Both of the guys are off the chart

[@traderquinn]

6 minutes?! It took me about 20 min to get through it, including awestruck playbacks.

[@MikeBanger]

That's how shitty the music business is. 30 years to see real drums on youtube

[@dustyowl99]

lmao settle down.

[@machtnichtsseimann]

So, better than sex!

[@ernvy1983]

@@machtnichtsseimannidk bout that

[@SteveDyeDrummer]

We were definitely the winners! You both are incredible drummers. Much respect to both of you. As a Drumeo lifetime member… it just keeps getting better and better. Thank you guys for filming this video. Can’t wait to see what is next from both of you

[@BrandonToews]

❤

[@remander3873]

Was going to post the same! Incredible performances by both!

[@frankreis1444]

Great technical drumming from both of you.

[@bracket0398]

True statement. Different players playing in the same realm in different ways. Which sometimes=meh, but this was a wonderful experience to watch! Coordination between you two was spot on. Thanks kindly!

[@chewgumer]

G.N. Was the winner of that one, the other guy was a close second.

[@danitodrums]

01:54 Wooooow, Brandon's speed moving around the kit! Amazing job! Both are awesome drummers

[@ЕвгенийКонаков-я1в]

Mangini

[@screw_tape]

my first time seeing brandon go batshit on the kit and he did it alongside an absolute monster of a musician. great stuff from both of these guys.

[@Conduta092Oficial]

Greyson is really on a whole another level with the jazz thing, but Brandon battled with dignity

[@thespacebee1210]

I love his rock feel that he added into the jazz

[@NikkLiberos]

Totally agree. Brandon is well versed in jazz, but you can hear the rock n roll in his playing.

[@BrandonToews]

@@NikkLiberos - 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TheHboneMusic]

this makes me feel like im trash at drumming

[@pedrolourenco2707]

not as trash as me, for sure :D

[@jacket4829]

We all start somewhere, you're on your way to get better with each day mate :)

[@ThomasMetal75]

Dammit Brandon. You held your own! This isn't a battle however. This is a jam session. I can't wait to see what big artists want to have Brandon on stage or in the studio with them!

[@BrandonToews]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@charliefarrugia]

Yes, very true.

[@jonwhite549]

well put

[@eurotrash5610]

yeah, reminded me more of a jazzy LTE jam session as well. Absolutely +++

[@thesye1014]

Brandon's A BEAST

[@drummer11665]

It’s New Years Eve and what a way to end it with an awesome and I mean awesome drum battle. We are definitely the winners… you guys are both amazing and awesome drummers. Thanks so much and Happy New Year to you guys!!! God bless

[@vukjovanovicofficial]

I'm confused whether to keep practicing or just sell my drums? I'm just kidding, this was an amazing performance by both of you and I can only say one thing for sure and that is that we as the viewers are the actual winners for getting to see some amazing drumming!

[@BrandonToews]

Definitely keep your drums!! And thank you so much!😁

[@Painking59]

Lol right? I just gave mine away 😂

[@vukjovanovicofficial]

@@BrandonToews You're most welcome my man. That was an amazing performance! You two inspired a lot of us with this!

[@BrandonToews]

@@vukjovanovicofficial 😁

[@paulparker4463]

Both great players but personally I prefer Brandon.

[@Gearoffod]

The winner is our eyes and ears. Thank you both. Extraordinary.

[@Reichmane]

Greyson’s raw power and speed is unbelievable.

[@7yph0onXno0hpy7]

He's such a beast!!

[@rogelioduran971]

Brandon only need practice time to get the speed of Grayson

[@sebastian6121]

he's too tryhard

[@Reichmane]

@@sebastian6121gamma alert

[@DropkickNation]

He is right tho. There is technical and then there is overly technical. @@Reichmane

[@cuenco78]

The winner? The winners are us!! This was absolutely terrific! Magnificent! Amazing and all cool adjectives to describe this battle.

[@RandyGoogle]

The fact that we have a fresh video with two drummers showcasing explosive big band solo variations in a groove together, is something to celebrate man! Six minutes well spent and worth revisiting! 🥁👏

[@BrandonToews]

❤

[@ninjabassonline]

This was incredibly musical ... there is no winner, it was a total jam session between 2 amazing drummers/musicians/artists/entertainers/youtubers

[@kdw735]

WOW!!! I am 65 and have been fortunate to have seen and met some of the the greats.Two young guys at the top of game in an epic battle. Beautiful!!! I suggest you both go on a tour together and show 'em how its done. Thank you for this post and great job to both of you.

[@bulgarincho]

that was DOOOOPE, great friendly battle guys, I simply loved it!

[@christopherg9806]

Not a challenge I would want to take, but Brandon really held his own against the prodigious talent that is Greyson Nekrutman. Two of my favorite young drummers... classy guys with a wealth of chops, but also musical knowledge and compositional ability.

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks a lot!😁

[@tomfreeman3640]

Man I've been playing my whole life, self taught, but watching the two of you properly trained but bringing your own technique to the party was both entertaining and humbling!!!! Well done!!!

[@BrandonToews]

😁

[@franciscoleyva6674]

Brandon you more than held your own...well done sir! That's how you Rep for drumeo

[@BrandonToews]

❤

[@charliefarrugia]

Yes. Very true.

[@eurotrash5610]

I have no idea about drumming. at all. but it is good (in a "faith in humanity restored" sense) to see people on yt not just talking about skincare, but actually making the fucking skin themselves. kudos.

[@Robert.Novack]

It’s fun to watch these kids go at it. I liked the way Brandon incorporated the kick drum more and I liked the overall sound of his kit more as well. Grayson’s hand speed and agility is impressive. Loved them both. Thanks for posting. ❤

[@XRePete]

Greyson is on a whole other level in terms of handles, control, speed and technique, but this came out great as both of you guys riffed off each other very well. I'm very curious how Greyson develops as a drummer in the next couple decades. The kid has the talent to reach Buddy Rich levels of greatness if he continues drumming into his senior years

[@zFurious]

He's surpassed him already

[@sherlock4791]

@@zFurious in terms of skill or achievement?

[@zFurious]

@@sherlock4791 skill

[@redrick8900]

You are praising the guy that made the obvious mistake.

[@gregterkanian5158]

The kid is good, but he doesn't belong in the same conversation as Buddy Rich. Not by a long measure.

[@nestortomaselli6372]

This was like watching a young Dave Weckl do a battle royale against a young Vinnie Colaiuta. Absolutely speechless - it feels historic. I’ll be re-watching this 20 years later for sure.

[@toddgaster5905]

I've played for 30 years, this might be some best I've ever seen. You both are phenomenal. Thank you...

[@BrandonToews]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@andrewmccormack4295]

I've been playing for 50yrs and half way through this...I fainted through forgetting to breathe. 😳😳😳

[@michaelbanks2303]

I'd say the viewers are the real winners here! Being able to watch this was awesome and both are amazing drummers. So nice to live in an era we can watch this kind of material.

[@AdvancedLiving]

Greyson is easily on my “Best of 2022” list. Hopefully he’s inspiring future young drummers.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Do you know him many drummers there are...? Grayson is not the best at anything drums... he's jus the another. Lots of "better", no best.

[@AdvancedLiving]

@@morbidmanmusic who pissed in your cheerios, Jackie?

[@cainodonnell4613]

@@AdvancedLiving this dude @morbid man music is on a mission to bad mouth Greyson every chance he can I have seen him before… pretty sad

[@M-A-Y-H-E-M]

@@morbidmanmusic : I am way more "BETTER" than them you mentioned! . . . ✅️ 👍🏽 👌🏽

[@hamtatoes]

@@morbidmanmusic idk bruh greyson has a certain ethos when he plays, it's very entertaining and you can feel the energy he's putting in to it. He also plays a lot with his dynamics and keeps shit interesting

[@gabrielgodarth8471]

All my respect, but, Greyson IS A BEAST!!! I mean, his using of the traditional grip and switching that to normal when needed is just the top of the iceberg in that video. His dynamics are great!!!

[@sharksdelight]

I initially thought that Greyson would win, hands down, after multiple views of his Caravan solo. However, in this drum off, I would declare the battle to be a very solid tie. Great drumming from you both.

[@BrandonToews]

🔥🔥

[@aussiefarmer8741]

Well I enjoyed both of your playing, it was great hearing you both bouncing off 1 another. Well done fellas.

[@muchopomposo.6394]

Both extremely accomplished and brilliant drummers I do enjoy a "musical" drum solo, as apposed to the "look at me, look at how fast I can play and juggle the sticks" kind of soloing so rife these days.

[@npg68]

Be nice to throw Mark Guiliana into the mix.

[@muchopomposo.6394]

@@npg68 Yes, and Gavin Harrison, too!

[@bendersbrain]

Solid session!! Both were great, and you set up the beat and the mood with that ffing beat around 1:00 !! Wow

[@jornthedrummer]

I loved that. None of you stood out at the lesser drummer, just different with your own chops. I have not heard Brandon play before - what a drummer he is!

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks Jorn!

[@MikeCeritto]

That lick at 1:52 was absolute bonkers. I'm gonna be practicing that one forever. Good job man Jesus

Holy cow! This was like listening to 4-hands piano except with drums :o You both are insane drummers, thank you for this!

[@thedarkenergist]

I’m almost speechless. This is absolutely incredible. You guys are masters. More intensity in this playing than most metal drummers out there.

[@BrandonToews]

❤

[@ugniusnumas8434]

this is sick! battle turned jam sesh you both sounded so damn good

[@paulshack3166]

WOW! I'm new to drumming and that was just incredible. When you can play like that there definitely isn't a loser. Thanks guys, I'll be watching that over and over again.

[@144Donn]

You definitely held your own!!! Much admiration. I did not think anyone could even stand next Greyson! Sir you accomplished the impossible!

[@Pratt-zp5mr]

Greyson eyes told the entire story: he was looking to destroy you! I love the BUddy Rich inspired fill between the toms and snare at 1:55. No doubt we as the audience were the true victors here! Well done and very enjoyable!!

[@austintate7142]

This was one of the greatest things I've ever seen. The way they played off of each other so seamlessly was absolutely unreal.

[@gonzalochavarry]

Both great drummers with their own style. The audience won.

[@highestsettings]

I don't feel qualified to judge who won to be honest. Pretty amazing stuff, I really appreciate that you both wore suits, nice little nod to the drum battles of old.

[@mountburns4024]

I've got to tell you Brandon, you are an amazing drummer! It amazes me how you can play on such a variety of configured drum kits with equal facility. Don't get me wrong, Grayson is amazing also but versatility wise, I think my vote goes to you. Keep up the great work!

[@BrandonToews]

Thank you so much!🙏🏻

[@russpiraino9096]

An impossible test... to ignore a Drumeo video w/Brandon. You sir are the man! Greyson is a freak of nature! What a talent!!

[@intradibles]

It's Buddy vs Gene all over again! 🥁😂🥁

[@Pfsif]

I heard that too.

[@refractorhead]

I love both you.clowns! You can't see the distinct differences here in the video. As a drummer of over 45 years, I'm learning so much both you guys!

[@GraveDohl666]

Nice one! Greyson definitely wins the sweating-column…😅

[@BrandonToews]

Agreed 😂

[@bewduh9071]

I didn't realize til afterwards, but I was holding my breath for at least a minute towards the end. That was Amazing!

[@gregjones861]

Okay, this is nuts but to me, you were the winner because your choices were, to my ears, more musical and more interesting. If it was based solely on technique, I do find him to have the edge - but not by a long way, to your extreme credit. Well done!

[@DerHerrMitR]

Brandon = Krupa Nekrutman = Buddy Rich (duh)

[@thomasbedrines2704]

It wasn't even a battle, it was a two-drum symphony. You enjoyed yourself and you made us happy

[@stevehlabse5537]

You both have some incredible moves

[@e3dave744]

How the hell are we supposed to pick a winner , both of you kicked ass, absolutely beautiful . We’ll done chaps

[@danlc95]

Very evenly matched, but the clean playing, smooth musicality, controlled speed, and endless depth of creativity... It's gotta be Brandon for me!

[@stevenguyen8161]

The fundamental skills and creativity showcase was incredible! Calm, calculating, brash, exuberant and technical to the nines! Well done, both!

[@thedumbmusicchannel909]

Greyson is definitely one of my inspirations behind my jazz drumming along with Buddy Rich.

[@TheTapMusic]

This was absolutely nuts, and sharp ears all around. Good shit

[@mako757]

I give it to Brandon, both killed it, chops, expressions, creativity, visual, so when you get two people as equal as they are it becomes hard to decide who won. You need to dig deeper now and judge small things like Greyson hesitated twice coming back after Brandon's rip. To me that means Greyson was intimidate by Brandson's last rip and needed to come up with something better, but it took a second and didn't flow. Other than that mad respect to my fellow NY'er Greyson, mad respect to Brandon, add this to the classic drum battle. peace

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

I don't agree. I don't see hesitation, more like a pause for effect. While both are much better drummers than me, IMO Greyson is on another level than Brandon, at least when it comes to jazz.

[@mako757]

@@Howitchewstofeel5gum yes a pause that happen twice, once for effect maybe, twice just a brain fart because he was impressed by Brandon and had to change the riff he was going to do. At the end of the day, it was classic, I grew up with the drum battles, best story Louis, Rich getting served by Chic Webb, thanks for the lesson! Keep play drums brother wish the world knew what we know, peace

[@mako757]

@@Howitchewstofeel5gum He shops at the "Good Hands Drum Shop, in NYC, former Steve Maxwell drum shop, and my cousin who works there knows him and he goes in the to shop and try out old vintage drums, and yes they tell me, he is good. I'll ask him to ask Greyson, lol.

[@redrick8900]

@@Howitchewstofeel5gum Grayson accidently smacked his sticks together. That's a major foul.

[@joshuakueterman2087]

I Love Brandons drums!!! The power from them!! Almost looked effortless!!!both of you are awesme!!!

[@joshuakueterman2087]

I don’t have telegram.

[@kiddster2112]

Did you see Brandon’s bass drum shaking away? I thought it was going to creep away from the kit!

[@johnrobinson8323]

Overall maybe I give it to Greyson but Brandon, when you played those triplets around the drums I was definitely moved! 🥁❤️

[@andrewipp426]

OMFG.... you two are phenomenal, it was like watching a conversation, and you can see the respect and admiration for each other’s skill from both of you! Just the hand speed, stamina and improvisational technique is mind boggling! I can’t even fathom being able to pick a winner, I watched this a few times and still can’t say who won it, the only observational point I can make is that Grayson at his age is a bit of an enigma... maybe gives him a slight edge, but Brandon your musicality is truly epic, and btw dressed in suits while shredding kicked it up a notch! Keep up these battles!

[@phillyboy8435]

This ain't no competition its a collab. And you guys should do more. Your both ridiculously talented from the hard work yous put in. And it was literally too hard to say who would win. If I had to choose im giving it to brandon, greyson still in the chop zone, which is cool but I see more musicality w Brandon.

[@BrandonToews]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BMPagano]

This is definitely one the most entertaining channels on KZbin! Great ideas, content and, as always, true musicianship. What else could we ask for??? Keep it up, Drumeo: we appreciate it ;-)

[@gplegend1472]

I started to play the drums 5 weeks ago and i'm struggling on a simple paradiddle at 60 BPM. I think i can die now. 😂 This performance is stunning! Thx guys!

[@George102._.]

You still play the drums, if so how’s it going?

[@RicardoTuong]

@@George102._.i bet he can play the diddle at 160 bpm now 😂

[@JeffTullock-fs4de]

Especially starting out. Never compare yourself to others. Work hard and get improvement. Then confidence starts coming. If practice is fun you’re doing it right.

[@dylanmartin3123]

Brilliant stuff guys 👏 I think we are the winners really getting to hear this 😀

[@billbigler1366]

Both outstanding. Drummers win. Cheers.

[@nerradnotsnhoj1909]

No losers here! Returned many times. Greyson's left hand speed and all those different grips.... great use of dynamics too by both players. Loved it!!

[@DrumHd4Evr]

Holy crap.... both you guys laid it down hard, both had some fierce fills as well as very tasty and musical fills. Bravo to both of you...I call it a tie.

[@LoveGr00ve]

This was amazing! There is no winner or loser here - just pure groove! ♥♥♥

[@ryanmackie1084]

Brandon takes this one. Both have wicked hands, but Brandon's feet held down the backbeat through the whole thing. Well done!

[@youtuveunvideo]

That's what I thought, it was insane how he kept the Backbeat aaaaaaall the way through

[@BrandonToews]

Thanks Ryan!

[@BrandonToews]

@@youtuveunvideo 😁🙏🏻

[@cocomoon2460]

This is my third viewing and my third time feeling emotionally overwhelmed. The first time it hit my heart hard. Every time I can feel my heart swell. This performance activates something within me. This is pure magic. The energy and zone is transcendental. Thanks so much. Brendon, you are fantastic, an amazing challenger. I’ll be back!

[@Yah_Mean]

I feel like Greyson took it to a whole different level at 3:25 amazing stuff from both guys 👏🏽

[@echofoxxtrot52]

We (the audience) were! This has become one of my favorite videos of all time! ❤

[@leoking1091]

Both great drummers💯...Grayson looks like " Animal " from the muppets...I I really admire Brandons approach to drumming... smooth... confident...not so erratic...I choose Brandon as winner 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BrandonToews]

Than you!😁

[@leoking1091]

Oh ...I'm also a drummer. Over 40 yrs...Brandon you Rock my friend 💯🎉💞

[@Kando_4u]

Drumeo and subscribers are the winners. You both have amazing skill in your own right. Well done, gentlemen!

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

I’m with everyone else. This was just fantastic fun. Incredible skills and to be honest I lost interest in who was better and just got caught up with the fact it felt more like a collaboration. Both of you working against and together at the same time. Wow, that was a fun ride.

[@bigdrums9905]

You both won - very entertaining, thanks for sharing

[@josipvuletic4730]

Nekrutman pushed him so far that he even lost his grip for a second at one point, but they are both amazing drummers, I really enjoyed watching this, fantastic job guys.

[@aricurtis1365]

This is incredible. Whoever filmed / cut this understood the assignment for real

[@aijoguinho9721]

The real winners are us, having the opportunity to see two real beasts like you both in your purest natural state destroying on drumming like this!! XD

[@robball1988]

No doubt Greyson is a more polished drummer but the winner here is definitely us guys as viewers, this is one of the best battles on KZbin

[@benvankoningsveld]

I vote for Brandon, I just enjoyed watching him play more than I did Greyson. Speed and sweat isn't always the best look or sound. Brandon's snare roll at 2:06 is killer, love that!

[@BrandonToews]

😁🙏🏻

[@b.l.c.encarnacion7169]

This creative exchange sounded like a wicked chat of untold stories spiked with chill and chutzpah. Ripped to the chatter beats. Kudos to both of you > shared this with my grandson who has the beat on snares >

[@barlypop]

Bloody fantastic 🥁👍

[@mothermountain]

Both are amazing! It's just that Greyson is an up and coming drum legend and we get to watch it in real time.

[@craigd6374]

That’s it. I officially quit. Lol. This is true art and God-given talent (refined with endless hard work and diligence of course). PROPS!

[@morbidmanmusic]

God does not give talent... zzzzz People who work hard for it get it. God gave me nithing musical. I earned it . Gods don't exist and drum channels don't need them. Please....

[@morbidmanmusic]

Did god not give you enough talent to not want to "quit"?

[@craigd6374]

@@morbidmanmusic I’m just kidding man. I can’t quit, I love it too much.

[@BrandonToews]

Don’t quit!!👊🏻

[@Sinthe666]

for me it was much of a simulation between these two rather than a battle. What co-ordinations WOW!!!

[@tylerpedersen9836]

Brandon has better feel and more musical ideas, Greyson has superior technique and speed.

[@richarderiksen5210]

You I love your feel. It's not just speed, it's just IT. You have IT. Great job thanks

[@pascaldeshayes5459]

You felt more like playing and he felt more like wrestling. Soooo... yes he's a beast of a drummer but I'd love to hear him play more than fight the kit. More melodic, etc. But his energy is amazing, though.

[@sewerman8194]

They both win. The two matched their energy perfectly and created an amazing vibe together. Excellent performance.

[@earthlingfire7168]

Thank you for that. It was a great jam sesh for us to enjoy. No voting necessary!

[@robbelk6465]

That's was awesome...Buddy would be proud of the both of y'alls!!!!

[@MrDannyg77]

The winner was us. Just smashing. Grats to both talented musicians.

[@Catinthehackmatrix]

What's freakin great about this video is the different grips, for some of us that suck at traditional but still attempt it!