Megadeth Drummer Hears "Mr. Brightside" For The First Time

The Killers go metal? Dirk Verbeuren from Megadeth has a diverse musical background, primarily playing rock and metal but also listening to jazz, fusion, pop, hip-hop, and electronic music.
He quickly grasped the song structure and applied his method of counting and naming parts to deliver an amazing performance. You'd be amazed at the details he caught on his first play-through.
Dirk's incredible drumming skills effortlessly transform "Mr. Brightside" into his own unique masterpiece, showcasing the value of learning songs quickly for session work. He also highlights the importance of having techniques and tricks for memorization and sight-reading, allowing him to effortlessly master the song with ease.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:06 - Listening To The Drumless Song
3:19 - First/Final Take
7:05 - Song Analysis
8:35 - Listening To The Original Song
10:58 - Outro
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[@emholland14]

Whoever came up with this content concept deserves a raise. So sick.

[@limarasakti2441]

No! But Deserve global award

[@jackgilhome4121]

It was you wasn’t it? 🤔

[@bvdast]

Ikr

[@Jodiekassan]

I was thinking this exact same thing right now!!!!!!! Amazing concept!!!!!

[@hiperbolelulu]

totally!!!!!!!! Hire me guys!!!!!!

[@WVB11]

I find it funny that Megadeth’s drummer actually slowed the part down. Brilliant playing.

[@TheRayfield77]

Yes! I thought the same thing.

[@audijoseph2371]

I love it! 🤘🏼

[@edgewhypaddra5969]

First 2 verses was slow..then it's blend well

[@SquareNoggin]

It's slower but it's heavier

[@MrPoogman]

Hahaha yeah this is a good point… I’d say he made it more melodic and heartfelt

[@jayr6957]

His version really made this song sound like ballad which was fucking dope.

[@PsychoSocialLogicalTester7]

240th like.

[@gertiegrace6500]

That's the first thing I thought, like his version made sense with the lyrics.

[@Kyle-mw3bo]

It made it a mournful lament of lost love rather than a defiant anthem. Which I think might fit the lyrics just as well

[@goatzee69420]

I loved that he did it in halftime during the verses. He calmed down the verses and energized the bridges and choruses with his fills. This was awesome

[@Last4Life]

420th Like.

[@13strong]

What a super sweet guy. I love how gentle so many metal guys are.

[@HaveaBiscuitt]

He had the sweetest smile when he was listening to the original 🥺

[@OctoNoctua]

I own a barbershop, and one of our barbers was a touring hardcore band drummer. Our 5 year old used to climb him like playground equipment and he never minded. He did get said kid a drum set for Christmas one year. Not sure we ever forgave him for that, but he was a big teddy bear we adore to this day. He would never be in the shop alone though, was convinced the 150 year old building was haunted

[@ariellagrange1779]

They're usually sad boys trying to get out their sadness. Sweet Lil Bebes

[@memorexdrc]

Metal is very cathartic. If I'm having a bad day, playing something heavy and brutal on guitar actually helps. Screams are helpful as well.@@ariellagrange1779

[@AmandaBabyyyyy]

@@ariellagrange1779aw so true!! Big tough-looking teddy bears 🖤

[@kevinbreese5739]

Such a humble, ego-free and super cheerful dude, while also being tremendously talented. What a great human.

[@bsquadrider]

Also awesome how a musician can appreciate the talent of another even though their genres are totally different.

[@DrBees-ms2vt]

Those are great traits all mixed up together, probably an awesome dude to learn from

[@lorengardner5180]

Just what I was thinking. And a teacher’s heart!

[@ekfred]

@@bsquadrider "Game recognize game" :)

[@ManoleitorArg]

The most talented people are also the most humble, thats they key... They aint good on what they do because they want to be the best but because they enjoy so much doing it that eventually they become the best...

[@I-am-J3r1ch0]

This whole concept of a musician playing a song blind and creating their own version is PERFECT!!!!!!!! It completely shows the beauty of interpretation with music.

[@danielscorzelli96]

Check 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 "em uma música" by Lucas Inutilismo. He basically covers in his own rock version some songs. it's really amazing, and he does ALL the instruments by himself as well

[@ghostiboyz660]

@@danielscorzelli96marking so I can find it

[@kajetanmalinowski892]

I personally find even simple melody songs sound amazing if the drums are rich and sophisticated / prog

[@thepowerofmyth]

1.4k likes. 3 comments? Now 4 😳

[@rustyfan89]

I just basically thought the same thing

[@liamjames2956]

Humble guy, took every opportunity he could to give advice to others. People should aspire to be like this guy

[@bee8983]

He was just amazing in all aspects. What a gem

[@meluczindahmchenry2209]

Truly lovely guy, he’d be great to work with and really encouraging to new talent.

[@juanbengtsson689]

@@meluczindahmchenry2209 Totally agree!

[@lishlovesyou]

Yes! This was by far my favorite, for that reason. He also seemed the least fazed of the ones I've seen so far, goes to show his system works

[@zloidooraque0]

but you know, giving advices to others on every oportunity is not a sign of humbleness, right? =))

[@Efreeti]

Drumming in half time really makes it even more of an emo track, and made the contrast when he sped up for the chorus feel even better.

[@johnbigelson7471]

Very much agree, it's more sludgy, more emo.

[@SquareNoggin]

word exactly. I don't even particularly like that song, it just feels melodramatic to me. But then THIS version somehow hits the emotional "oomf" that I think the song is meant to a little harder. I found myself singing along to the lyrics. Transformed the song from an earworm that I'm sick of hearing to an absolute banger. It's like his style of drumming helped me see why so many people love that track.

[@MusicIsASoul]

This is not emo. 🤣🤣

[@Efreeti]

@@MusicIsASoul Nobody said it was.

[@MusicIsASoul]

@@Efreeti actually mate, you did

[@ericbucio2599]

This is the best example of how a song can be changed so dramatically by the drums.

[@TheSilverGate]

True, I had a band and there was this time the singer said that the drums were not a important for the mood of a song

[@SamuelIrias]

Y'all never seen That thing you do?

[@rocketchile]

Yes sir. Absolutely

[@darrenthetuber743]

It's more anthemic, it turns it into almost a My Chemical Romance song

[@LeetTron5000]

lol drums are arguably the most important part for the mood.

[@-The-Golden-God-]

Imagine being able to avoid that song for all these years. That's the real talent 😅

[@MrSmid888]

Doesn’t happen. And Chad had definitely heard The Kill, his smile after hearing a few lyrics gave it away, he’d played along before.

[@sk33t_38]

professional touring musicians really dont have a lot of time to listen to a lot of music. they usually know what they like and explore that ie. what he said about jazz. T Pain has a series called "gun to your head" where he asks musicians to pick a song they know all the lyrics to and most of them have a hard time lol

[@Quetzalcoatl999]

this song was literally everywhere when it was in the charts. The is no way in the world he hasn't heard this song. @@sk33t_38

[@striker2fall1]

It’s at that point I call bull, if it had been a hit by someone like steps or mcfly I might have believed it more

[@Syzygy77]

😅

[@ariellagrange1779]

Watching the drummer of Megadeth take notes is the most wholesome thing I think I could ever imagine. This is adorable

[@franksfamily]

Dude is a professional drummer. He smoked it on the first take. It was so good because he was not going too extra. It was just the right amount of talent he decided to put on it. Goldilox drumming. And his interpretation brought out all the feels. I could feel the heart break.

[@moorechez67]

It would be rad for them to do this with every instrument independently and then put all the new parts together and see how insanely different it is from the original

[@matthewbooth9265]

I'd really like to hear that....great idea:)

[@thingonathinginathing]

It's not as easy as drumming lol you can add a drum track to your car's blinker noise haha

[@tylerstwertnik6693]

@@thingonathinginathing yep and then you can add chords over that, people harmonize with things like air raid sirens in ukraine, look it up super cool!

[@frankiewheeler1978]

Your onto something there

[@Burroenelcielo]

​@@thingonathinginathingYeah, but it might be possible if the guitarrist goes right after the drummer with just the new drums and og bass, then goes the bass player with just the new guitar and new drums, and finally the vocals with the og lyrics and the new musical arrangement. I think it might be amazing

[@RobGThai]

His version feels like an old school rock track. It’s awesome how changing one instrument change the song so much.

[@McFilA]

Really gives it new life. I’d actually like to hear this version recorded.

[@finn2179]

There actually is a half time beat version of this song by Alex Melton that feels very similar to this version right here. I reomend you to listen to it.

[@TheWillemDeBur]

I totally like his Version

[@Anonymous-ly6db]

That’s why I love playing with new people. It’s like speaking your soul through the instrument

[@gargoyled_drake]

@@McFilA i think you just did xD

[@Leoj305]

Metal dudes are always some of the nicest guys I've ever met.

[@ssawian]

This is the kind of guy you want in your band. You can see how seriously he takes his job. Pure dedication and professionalism.

[@theaznkid360]

I don't know much about Megadeth or Metal music, but from being the drummer of a band called Megadeth, he's way more chill and humble then I could've imagined.

[@mirthenemrys]

Bikers and metal heads can be some of the nicest people in the world :)

[@ImThe5thKing]

Metalheads and metal musicians are just teddy bears. We just love good loud music

[@slowneil]

I have a really good mate who is an insanely good drummer in a death metal band and he us the nicest most humble guy ive ever met.

[@kiddicarus754]

Hanger 18 - you won’t regret it

[@Samael1113]

Metal is just really heavy Blues, with a little bit more of like a Progressive Jazz or Fusion mindset. Many of the old fans and plenty of new fans are fairly considerate folk. And the musicians (excluding frontmen which are always a crapshoot regardless of genre), tend to be pretty fair and chill.

[@landonricketts2569]

It's wild because he kind of pulls the lighter energy out of the song and makes it feel a little more somber without pulling any of the spirit out of it. It's fucking beautiful

[@tanujgodara1243]

Holy shit, that is actually a perfect explanation. I was having a hard time wondering why I liked it and you just literally explained it haha. Thanks for that!

[@yeahitskimmel]

Turned it into a Blink 182 vibe

[@leroy7647]

Metal tends to also focus more on the heavy thumpy bass drum; for me that's what changed most in terms of signature. Still very classy and tastefully done by Dirk. I love the offbeat moments he put in in the bridge and crossover sections.

[@nordedmusic]

upvoting this, because it's tru

[@gwc_garage]

That's exactly what he did

[@bruceward1259]

Really like that he slowed the drums down from the original. Completely changed the mood of the song...I think for the better, actually.

[@jomargarbo0630]

*This version needs an official recording!* 🔥🔥🔥

[@razznote7586]

Agree!

[@Vladferrum]

Here it is!

[@brunops1]

Besides all that's already been said, his genuine laugh followed by the line "Hey, man, don't hate me... I did my best" showed how humble, respectful and great of an artist he is.

[@trumpetmasta92]

Sounds like he’s just being a good guy, don’t read into it too hard 😂

[@Mash-NL]

​@trumpetmasta92 or you know. He just is a nice guy.

[@marvahinspace]

@@Mash-NL I as an ex concert photographer who has photographed tons of rock and metal bands can say he indeed is a nice guy. I find that genre has the nicest people, least rude.

[@seanbrent4245]

@@marvahinspacethey let out their tension and anger on stage through their music! That’s how ive always done it. Put your energy and passion into your playing.

[@mariapm109]

😅​@@seanbrent4245

[@qdawg8087]

This is incredible, he brought Mr. Brightside down to a level where it felt way more emotional than poppy. I love it.

[@59thfsaviation79]

Exactly. He took this poppy bright sound, which wasn't bad, and took it to an emotional part by quietening it down and allowing the verses to be heard.

[@Fackunator]

It's amazing the difference a drummer can make. Ronnie makes it sound dance-y and pop but Dirk makes it sound emotional. I love both versions

[@qdawg8087]

@@Fackunator I love that drummers can drive not only timing but the 'energy' of a song. It's incredibly powerful. I love being a drummer.

[@kellyb0279]

​@qdawg8087 this is why Ringo needs more credit than he gets for his drum parts with the beatles

[@drmedwuast]

damn, I thought I was just randomly getting emotional, your comment made me realize it was actually his playing

[@hernandezmarkie7382]

Came for drumeo but left a fan of this guy his personality is awesome

[@JPCHOICHOI]

Holy moly, his drum needs to be backed up by an orchestra strings! He expands the variety of the song. oh man, I lost my words by awe.

[@ShadowsSymphony]

That would be unreal to hear. I love your idea.

[@ChrisXMetal]

His version of this song has such a Foo Fighters vibe. Well done!

[@baldiemurph]

somewhere between the killers and Megadeath is like half of the foo fighters song book 😂

[@nielmir2452]

Yes it is!!!

[@thiagodepaula5015]

I'm happy I found this comment and that I'm not alone in my analysis

[@SKIPKNOT_]

Ehhh I did not hear one flam in the entire song. (Correct me if I'm wrong 😅) Can't be foo fighters without at least 3 or 4 flams but man he really did a "killer" job. The outro with the double bass was sic!

[@samfisher6606]

You say that and now I can't unhear it.

[@nitsugashoj814]

I love how his version makes it sound like it’s mellowed down a little but seems to hit harder at the same time.

[@tr702]

The double kicks at the end. 😂

[@StreetPreacherr]

yeah, he really sounded to slow it down!

[@davegai]

he's playing single-hand 16th note ride pattern vs killers drummer plays two-hand 32nd note hihat pattern.. that's what gives the different feel in pace

[@Futureguitarist15]

That's the power percussion has over music. You could leave every other part alone and simply take the drum part to half time and it sounds like a completely different song. They have the power of contrast which is one of the most underused concepts in music imo.

[@arlieliverman4771]

Yeah, he was playing at halftime in those moments. Still sounded great. He didn't realize you were supposed to be flying through this song playing 16th notes on the hi-hat the entire time.😂 He cut that in half, made it sound a little more slower.

[@Markito908]

1:18 the Cam op just turning in disbelief is comedic editing gold. I almost spit my drink

[@ShadowsSymphony]

I rewatched that part several times!

[@checohidalgo9873]

Bloody hell that fill at 5:20 was beautiful

[@freddierodriguez3036]

To some people it may be a surprise he’s not familiar with this song but when you’re an active working musician it is easy to live under a rock.

[@azerski1]

r/dadjokes material right there

[@TexRobNC]

I wonder this a lot. Like, part of me could see a musician knowing more than me or any other big music fan, but then I also think about it like you talk about it, that they just don't have the time. I imagine their catalog is HUGE leading up to their making it.

[@freddierodriguez3036]

@@TexRobNC Right! Also, the older we get the more critical we are about what we listen to and nothing beats old school anything in any genre. So I could understand him not knowing the song. First time I heard it was watching a chic flick called, “The Holiday”. Cameron Diaz was singing to it 🤗. Best wishes 🙏🏼

[@FrancisBurns]

I feel there is a Ron Burgundy "I don't belive you" meme I should insert here.

[@Twelvecarpileup]

100%. I worked at a pop station for ten years while playing in a working band. During that time I couldn't tell you any of the big hits during that time on the station just because you start to tune it out. There's also a theory I've heard that your musical taste kind of gets locked in when you felt the coolest and have a harder time taking in new music.

[@stevenshowers7534]

I don't know if people can understand, how amazing it is, what this drummer just did. He is a true artist.

[@workaccount2415]

I know nothing about drumming at all and I'm watching this video for the 10th time in a row now, hypnotized

[@Swaycos]

I play drums, and I just sat here slack-jawed watching his entire performance. 😮

[@Xr3737]

I don't think ppl understand how truly amazing it is to never have heard Mr. brightside up to this point

[@jesperburns]

@@Xr3737 I mean, it sounds vaguely familiar, but then again so does every pop song. I don't listen to radio, I would've need to have heard this in some bar.

[@James27Simko]

It seems mad but honestly, drummers just know. We are a special breed

[@HA11EYS_COM3T]

He has such good feel and emotion. As much as the original song made me want to cry, this kind of did it even more for me. Honestly it's amazing the amount of emotion a drummer can or can't bring to a piece.

[@getinthespace7715]

His version is sounds so much more dynamic. Softening and slowing, then speeding up and getting more energetic.

[@antonio_qp]

yep it sounds very cool

[@SquareNoggin]

Woooord. This is one of those songs I'm really sick of hearing (even though I think it is inarguably a pretty good song) - and I got shivers listening to his version. Right off the bat he's doing something interesting and driving the song in this new way.... What a treat. \m/ nice work Megadeth man

[@aminyakunda]

I do like it, but the "disco" rhythm makes it seem much faster.

[@olucasguedes]

Agree

[@oIMoonchilDIo]

His version sounds mature. The original sounds like a new kid trying to show off how fast he can play.

[@vc6596]

This guy seems like a really beautiful human beings. its crazy to see members of the most hardcore metal bands be so soft spoken and nice

[@durpcity7420]

it's only crazy because stereotyping people is the easiest thing humans could do. we do it in our sleep.

[@thrashmetallass]

METALHEADS are the nicest people you will ever meet🤘🏻David Draiman of Disturbed kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2fYfpuCmaxlb68si=8zcbIHSeqn2-3jZf

[@TricaudaeStudio]

Metalheads are often the sweetest folks out there.

[@P4p4Smurf]

No it's not. That's how a lot of them are. And metal fans are some of the nicest cool chill ones. Sheeple stereotype them and the herd listens

[@tytt4594]

I think it’s because they’re always expressing the darker emotions through music, and the only thing left is to be kind and chill.

[@Infloun]

His drums make this whole song way different, it's so beautiful. Wow...I'm speechless.

[@DrPhlegmy]

Please bring Dirk back for more, this was so delightful to watch. Nice pick Drumeo!

[@DrRumsmuggler]

Crazy how even this guy who has played for thousands of people night after night is nervous as all hell about being judged on a jazz song. That’s humble.

[@Frosty1026]

Lmao have you met the judgy jazz community I’d be nervous too 😂😂😂😂 coming from a guy who grew up playing jazz

[@Grinix0]

jazz? did i miss the jazz?

[@Xxrasierklinge7]

​@@Grinix0do ya like JAZZ? 🐝

[@JCVSTLE]

Bruh they’ll tear you up 💀 make ya go home thinkin ur an sea cucumber tryna climb mt everest

[@Clust3rFunk1]

there's always hope for music. just don't listen to the radio and what's on the "charts"

[@Nyghtprowler]

I gotta say - his version is REALLY really good haha

[@selenaochoa786]

Right?! I'm a huge fan of The Killers but he made this song so much MORE. More everything. Cooler, smoother, dynamic... That's insane talent.

[@sergiogonzalesYT]

+1

[@admonius9668]

I want this version to listen to as a special release

[@adamchristensen2648]

The wider opening changed the whole feeling of the song. Instead of the anxiety of the fast cymbal hits in the beginning that keep the song desperate throughout, it was a slower feeling of uncertainty that built into the crisis the lyrics depict. It's crazy how much he showed that percussion is the heart of a song. It's the same song but a completely different experience. So cool

[@opalfruitcake]

His version is better

[@steelshotproductions]

AWESOME format!!! More of this please.

[@RLVineh760]

I love these videos. Great job to whoever came up with this, and keep them coming.

[@Paul8v]

He's not only a really talented drummer but also seems like a really nice bloke who is having a great time. His ability to nail the song structure in one take is pretty mindblowing!

[@Funnygenderman]

He has a visible love of music, and all types and that’s so fun to see

[@steven401ytx]

He does seem like such a lovely guy, I agree. Awesome talent too

[@jimgray3346]

You don't know it was one take though

[@alanj1043]

​@@jimgray3346we don't for sure, but I believe it. That skill is pretty important for professional drummers that are hired on a per-gig basis. I bet he's the kind of guy that you could call the day of the show with a set list and he'd nail it.

[@jimgray3346]

@@alanj1043 probably, but if ever he messed up, they'd for sure want him to do another take, not film some garbage part and release on youtube...circumstances dictate admiration, and this scenario is particularly unclear as to its authenticity

[@letterse7en]

This was incredible. How he interpreted the drumming completely changed the pace and vibe of the song. Really cool.

[@jjjacer]

it felt like it became better than the original

[@weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee360]

I literally yelled 'the space!' during the part leading up to the first chorus haha, loved how much room the slower drums gave the song

[@JPK1337]

yes i think so, but his timing was off several times in fill parts.

[@reindeer2937]

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[@canadianroot]

@@JPK1337In the beginning, a few times, but once he found his groove, I think he nailed it.

[@ashleehess5848]

i love seeing all the drummers faces doing something new is amazing to see, the smiles on their faces tell you their having fun. keep up the content !

[@zafiroshin]

Dirk is great. I love how he spinned the entire mood of the song and made it sound like some sort of metal power ballad. All of this in just one try. Amazing

[@StygianNightmare]

Crazy how much the drums can change the mood of a song. Truly the backbone of any piece

[@srprogression.0982]

Haha the way he slows the song down 😂 It’s really cool

[@John-pp6xy]

the drummer is the most important part of any band, got a shit drummer that can't keep speed and youre gonna be all over the place, any other instrument can mess up and fall back in but the drummer is the metronome

[@f67739]

the triplet fills at 5:21 into the pre-chorus are insane

[@gregmeir]

Dirk would of made.the song better

[@themighty6]

Very true, a song with the drums missing is like a pie without filling.

[@jayrowberry1530]

His version is so slick. It’s like a peek into an alternate timeline where bands had found different artists. So cool!

[@marzipanmonkey]

It's just fascinating how much of a change in dynamic it gives the song just with one instrument going a different direction. Quite like the vibe he gave it with that alternative approach.

[@papastash3468]

Damn i enjoy this content. Discovered this because of chad from RHCP

[@eboethrasher]

@@marzipanmonkey yeah the half time really throws it off for me. I wouldn't mind hearing a remix like this.

[@pmwilliams]

​@@marzipanmonkeyRight? I didn't realize how much the drums were setting the pace for the track.

[@YourLoveableBard]

I want a whole movie about this concept. It would be sick.

[@sarahs1368]

This was such a treat! Glad I stumbled upon this video ❤

[@pittdog]

The depth this song acquired with these drums is unreal... Incredible what other view can bring to the table

[@JonPoncho]

Idea: I know this is a drumming page, but it would be cool to now, with this version of the song made, extract the guitar from the song, give it to a guitarist to fill in his own tune, and then do the same with a bassist and then vocalist/songwriter (or whichever order is best). Kind of like the game of telephone but with music. Then you'll get to see one song completely transform into a new song.

[@Joepvn]

Underrated comment right here

[@LanternGoose]

Great idea! I would love to see this in practice!

[@lechatnoir482]

Amazing idea. I would love to hear it.

[@paulhinchliffe1743]

Yes

[@eberlix]

I honestly wouldn't change the lyrics, as they are pretty much the key component of this song, changing them would mean you have a pretty much new song, while only making changes to the instruments and singing will give you a new interpretation of the song, which is pretty much the goal of this video. Also, I'd say it's much easier to adjust your own instrument to the ones already playing, making up a whole new text on the spot seems reaaallly hard. I of course don't wanna downplay Dirks perfomance in this video or anyone doing something similiar, just listening once to the song and going along this well with it is very impressive, but coming up with a fitting text on the spot seems so much more impossible to me, atleast if you wanna do it on a decent level. You gotta tell a story with it, every syllable has to fit and the energy has to fit aswell. (what I mean with that is, that Mr Brightside is kind off a feel good song, it's about a guy staying positive. Now imagine the text would instead be something melancholic or maybe hateful)

[@NukaLuLu]

His drums completely changed the mood of the song to a more melancholy feel and it’s actually incredible. Love the original drums and the way Dirk interprets them here. Truly an example of a musician that knows their craft and has studied for years. Fantastic performance

[@chrisk9808]

It makes you wonder if, conversely, the Killers actually sped up their original drum performance, to make the song intentionally more poppy and upbeat. I've always found the lyrics quite melancholy.

[@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw]

Comoletely agree, it was great!

[@mathewmue5547]

Completely agree, what a master!

[@Aggressive_Splooge]

It has a Smashing Pumpkins feel to it. 😮

[@rrteppo]

There were parts that were the same, and that was the most interesting part to me personally. How they both made the same creative choice.

[@nyriekathrynhadnot2015]

The drums in this song are such an integral part of my childhood and this song. It's SO weird to hear them change and I LOVE his version! What a pro!

[@notbeyonce]

This made my day. Smiled through the whole thing. Even a couple tears. Too wholesome. Thanks for this!

[@kaitlynmilton85]

The way he is playing during the prechorus makes the song much slower in pace and I'm here for it. Such a cool rendition.

[@premiumheadpats4150]

It's different in a really interesting way.

[@rozodru4790]

That's what I really liked about this. Dirk slows it down and I'll be honest the song sounds better at a slower pace. The original seems sort of "frantic" in comparison now.

[@alanpolato831]

Much more melodic and that's better, actually.

[@coffee8814]

thats the point tho @@rozodru4790

[@jackdhammer]

Totally changes the weight and feeling of the song. I totally dig it.

[@cameronwick]

What an exceptionally pleasant human being. He seems like someone who you could talk to for hours, and someone who you could leave you grandmother with. His parents must be proud.

[@123mosdefandtalibkweli]

tier 1 glazing

[@thepowerofmyth]

​@@123mosdefandtalibkwelithat's a good thing

[@De_La_Crush93]

You're lying to yourself

[@mr.t114]

😅👍

[@AiR1DaN]

Who the hell is dropping off their grandma?

[@RufusJacson]

Having watched most of this series so far it's so wonderful to hear the humility and see the vulnerability in each of these amazing performers. It's just so wholesome!! Great series!

[@orizasativah5296]

put this version on spotify please, im begging

[@Anthony9592]

Just became a huge fan of Dirk... Pure talent, and gosh what a humble guy... God bless you Dirk..

[@draagax]

same! had to look him up.

[@clodes_sigdhart]

He's a joy, loved his vibe all throughout the session

[@Lisa-kf4iu]

Same! He had me smiling the whole time.

[@rossdaveyentertainment]

Such a nerd. Which let's face it is usually a synonym for "Metal Musician". 💙

[@kamb26]

Can we all just agree that Dirk seems like a great dude? I would like to see more of him on Drumeo. His video on the MegaDeth stuff was great! Thanks for having him on.

[@sabrina63]

Can we all just agree that comments that demand we agree with them are incredibly annoying?

[@khornetto]

@@sabrina63 Nah cannot agree

[@thegovernmentshill]

There is no way he hasn’t heard this song

[@Sceme1991]

Somehow reminds me of foresty forest

[@rtri5831]

@@sabrina63 L take

[@FloridaMan6787]

I love you man. Serious class act and super professional. I love seeing the joy on your face having fun with the exercise.

[@papalaka1176]

Wow what a humble and great guest to the show! This was one of my favorite episodes yet!

[@patricksechowski2134]

As a bass player I love how you can see how much the drums change the feel. He made it feel like the tempo smoothed out. His fills are so clean

[@eriklarson9137]

As a commenter on a video sharing platform from someone with zero related videos... How do we know you are a bass player? Are you Billy Sheean?

[@merchant69420]

​@@eriklarson9137I'm actually a Nuclear Scientist and an Archaeologist and i play Drums ln the side. you just have to believe me.

[@doge99-ri4tl]

So the contents that im seeing about bassists and drummers having the hots for each other are real

[@patricksechowski2134]

@@doge99-ri4tl haha. That explains so much. We just have to work together the most.

[@patricksechowski2134]

@eriklarson9137 I never uploaded stuff on KZbin. I was a MySpace aged person sadly. I had my fun on stage though.

[@sleepcycle8032]

This was so sick, his ability to hear a drumless song and create something like that in just 1 listen and 1 playthrough was remarkable. Dirk is such a cool dude!

[@familyengineering5591]

It wasnt drumless

[@Tele-gram-me-DrumeoGiveaway1]

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[@ggh_-ts6pn]

@@familyengineering5591its literally said he was listening to the drumless track

[@adriantomo5688]

​@@familyengineering5591damn.. pay attention my man

[@zakotheklown3506]

Yes , that’s why he’s a PROFESSIONAL, it’s what he does for a living 💀

[@KariteloJimElizaga]

OMG. What a beautiful gem of a channel that I stumbled into. I don't play musical instruments but its always amazing watching talent and genius perform. More power!!

[@bonanderson9398]

This is MY FAVORITE episode!!!!!!

[@1Deep43VA]

I know he’s not an original member of Megadeth, but I have a newfound respect for this man. What a talent. Edit: I’m aware that Dave Mustaine is the only original member left. What my comment was meant to convey was, Megadeth has gone through so many new band mates over the years that I stopped caring, but when I heard Dirk, I put aside the bias that he is a new member and found a new respect for him.

[@iancraig5415]

His work when he was in soilwork is legendary

[@1Deep43VA]

@@iancraig5415 Oh shit, didn’t know he was in Soilwork. It’s been awhile, but Natural Born Chaos was one of my favorite albums.

[@edcoad4930]

Such a nice, considered and generous musician. Outstanding video and demonstration of craftsmanship.

[@metalvaggelis]

​@@1Deep43VAPlease check out the "stabbing the drama" album from soilwork. Awesome album and great drum work. Killer drummer.

[@Thamanizer]

He also did the drums for Devin Townsend's Deconstruction album! Devin has had some excellent drummers but I think his playing there was my favorite overall. He also invented his own type of blastbeat that's pretty famous and you can hear it all over Soilwork even after he left (Dirk blast: high tempo 8th triplets with open hats on the quarter notes, made easier to sustain by alternating hands between the snare and the hats)

[@rahulsubramanian86]

I'm fascinated by just how happy and cheerful Dirk is. He's just enjoying everything and everyone in the room. That in itself made the video more fun to watch.

[@oli7120]

Naive comment.

[@fredth3cat]

@@oli7120 how so?

[@hauntedkmart]

he seems like such a sweetheart. a smile was plastered across my face during this whole video, partly because this song is a classic and partly because Dirk seems genuinely cool as hell. The entire concept behind this video is excellent

[@KPG113]

@@oli7120Dickhead person.

[@Mommy-ye2of]

@@kosterix123 generally the most intelligent? I think that flies in the face of all the stereotypes but sure xD

[@DrKomodoKing]

Wow this video put such a smile on my face. More pleaseeee

[@chancemoss21]

These are absolutely great , love watching these mashups !!!

[@nineteenfortyeight6762]

Amazing how different he made it. He put a drag on it where the original was anticipatory. He made it sad where the original was anxious. Pretty amazing. Drummers really matter.

[@yelb9135]

Yes, so right!! The original is so urgent, so frenetic

[@tonis8018]

You described it well! Tbh, i enjoyed listening to this version since the original makes my heart race like in a marathon. 😂

[@wcw07]

The best comment

[@ambiguousannamolly]

That is the longest Mr. Brightside has sounded in ages. Having a completely new drum part makes it like hearing it for the first time. Gotta savor each moment.

[@3armanch6]

I want to see more Dirk Verbeuren stuff ! Please bring him back on the show!!!

[@fancy_cupcate]

Please do more of this!!! 😭🙏🏼

[@utjoseywales]

What a great guy Dirk is! Seriously humble, complimentary and well-spoken. New fan here!

[@pepelincecum]

Yes, sir. He is very great, and I hope he has heard the original, by now!

[@homerkenobi1914]

You gonna pull those [drumsticks] or just whistle Dixie?

[@Satwamassive]

@@homerkenobi1914 😂

[@ElHefeBotLabs]

Same

[@ellea3344]

Germans are way cooler than most people think.

[@af7119]

What a great drummer and a wonderful person. You can tell he's honest, genuine, and humble. What a professional!

[@Shadowsign]

Right? I feel like he is a good person just from watching this. I'm an instant fan.

[@TheRedFox91]

So true, what a wholesome man.

[@j45002]

It's not honest to pretend you haven't heard a worldwide hit just to get views on the internet

[@af7119]

@@j45002 I can tell you didn't watch the video.

[@j45002]

@@af7119 not going to. It's in the title

[@bigpanda8772]

This was so entertaining to watch! Loved it! He’s very talented.

[@JamesHH]

Always loved the outro as a teenager. Love it even more here. 6:15 onward

[@Shornetastic]

I mean this in the best way possible - who knew that Megadeth + The Killers would result in something that sounds a bit like My Chemical Romance? Flippin amazing. Mad credit to the recording + mix engineers, I got chills from that kick.

[@metrvg]

The same happened to me with the kick! jajajaja

[@Robfnord]

Yeah man I absolutely loved this! If this is what it usually sounded / felt like they’d have an extra fan 😂

[@kaydenbush]

Woah that's not a bad comparison

[@triforceeternal]

Check out World War Me's self titled album, it's pop punk with metal sensibilities and it really does sound like a MCR revival band!

[@wordsintowins]

One take Dirk 🔥🔥

[@MajesticPickle_]

Love how humble he is and can admit that he actually likes something that isn't necessarily his style

[@fatfurie]

a few kids i know in hard core bands listen to mostly hip hop among other things... and not much of what they play

[@adaml1342]

I agree, I was really digging his whole attitude.

[@Fab-n-dabKev]

​@@fatfurieim a post hardcore person all the way but old country western and old jazz and even alot of corridos are on my Spotify, tasty licks are tasty licks and always will be.

[@GG-kc6ie]

Agree, he is an incredibly humble person, awesome clip

[@DeadRabbit0521]

no matter what genre you are, always appreciate all kinds of music. me my self as a metal head but i always like to listen some kind of genres to relax and have a solo moment with my self LOL

[@saralynn518]

He seems genuinely genuine. First time to the channel, but I'm definitely subscribing. It's my new binge.

[@Poppy-333]

Love this. 👍🏻🥳 Would have liked to hear more of the drum less track while he was first thinking about it.

[@biscuitking7059]

Honestly drumeo please do this more often give drummers hit songs from any genre that they haven't heard before because watching them play these with their own interpretation is just really cool great video guys

[@familyengineering5591]

They need to give him stems. No drums on it.

[@Tele-gram-me-DrumeoGiveaway1]

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[@Fakename70]

@@familyengineering5591 He didn’t have the drums in his ears.

[@nickweidemann3113]

This dude just BLEW my mind and then proceeded to say "I hope I didn't let you guys down too much.." 🤯 So much talent, so much humble. 🐐

[@mutsuhanma7807]

Humility**

[@theparisend]

Right? ❤

[@Donrhos]

Dirk is one of the best drummers in the world and such a great guy!

[@d112cons]

Metalheads, dude. They're legit some of the chillest, kindest people on the planet.

[@ericogles1230]

​@@d112cons That's because all their anger/sadness/pain is released in the music they make. It's really cathartic ❤

[@SnowUltra]

I would love to hear a full edit of this song with these drums, it gives the song a whole new vibe.

[@arbolfest]

I quite enjoyed Dirk's version. This is quite good!

[@AlexFeature]

You have to respect how humble these beastly guys are. Incredible.

[@matthewsolina4920]

I love the way he plays the verse in half time from the original. It changes the whole feel of the song.

[@BulletSponge178]

FR. The verses feel sadder and the chorus more kinetic and positive

[@cyborgninjamonkey]

I've suspected for a few years now that I have beat deafness. I was surprised by this comment because I thought on first listen that he pretty much figured out the exact drum pattern as used in the original. I've gone back and forth half a dozen times now and I can discern timbral differences in the toms, but otherwise I cannot tell the difference at all. Really interesting.

[@21centdregs]

@@cyborgninjamonkey oh shit, you are definitely missing some very big differences. the main one being how often the snare hits. the op mentioned half time, which basically means the snare hits half as many times per bar. the rest of this channel would be a great place to start if you want to enhance your capacity to digest the rhythms in the music you enjoy.

[@bluerum896]

@@21centdregs they don't really show the part where he reacts to the original version of the song during the verse. but the chorus is more or less the same in the levels of energy

[@BanjoBitty]

​@@bluerum896 Yeah. Woulda been cool to see his reaction to the verse.

[@kooskansloos4834]

These videos are pure gold. Man and this drummer is absolutely killing it!

[@adif2048]

What a drummer and nice guys. Thanks for the content, super fun !!

[@kadu51044]

The way Dirk chose to let it breathe at times changed the form of the song completely. It just goes to show how important the drums are to set the frame of the song's basement and how it can change how the landscape looks so much.

[@raffixd9691]

Thats why Music is art! 👏😉

[@dianamiller3307]

I prefer his version

[@MoDeegroes]

Its amazing how the "epic" parts were so close to originals drums. And rest was his own masterful interpretation.

[@Ricekrispy10]

There's just times when a certain section calls for a particular beat, regardless of the drummer behind the kit.

[@MoDeegroes]

@@Ricekrispy10 oh really? That's interesting. I have absolutely zero knowledge about drumming in respect to rest of yall. It's cool to kno particular sections demand a certain arrangement from drummer, regardless of who is at kit. Thanks for feedback

[@ahall9839]

@@MoDeegroes Are you an AI? This was the most ChatGPT response I've ever seen

[@Ricekrispy10]

@stewartg7606 No problem. When you've played for long enough and learned enough songs, you'll find some beats can never be escaped lol.

[@MoDeegroes]

@@ahall9839 u mean my original comment? 🤣 or the first reply to ricekrispy? Perhaps my inability to determine which. Comment you're referring to is answer enough. Im clearly the first hybrid ChatGPT / YT Commenter Bot.

[@simon2062]

It's really interesting to see professional drummers coming up with their own ideas and play popular songs in a different way. I think I'll try this myself with the song section from Drumeo and pick songs randomly to try and play to them and compare later. Thanks for your work, Drumeo team!

[@clarincruz4393]

I subscribed because of Dirk, and it's also my first time today finding out about how wonderful he is. He's so cool. ❤️‍🔥

[@sieve]

I gotta say, this whole video series is fascinating. I love hearing these drummers leave their comfort zones and show their incredible musicianship

[@mikki_mh]

I thought the very same and really hope they continue making these.

[@FamilyRoyalty]

It's incredible, I can't get enough! I just love how much the drums can affect the feel of a song!

[@frikaleoteras]

That's what I'm here for, not even a drummer myself

[@jakubduda7887]

I don't think he left his comfort zone for a second here :D

[@gsmith207]

That’s what it’s all about get outside the box and you will learn.. love this guy.

[@Rondo2ooo]

I like that he was sensitive to the song and didn't try to overplay it. Great job!

[@mierypesado6740]

I thought he completely overplayed it, especially on the crash cymbals.

[@FortyHurts]

@@mierypesado6740 I believe they meant that he didn't do the typical "Metal Drummer Plays Non-Metal Song" thing of just playing double-time and blast beats.

[@friedsensei]

@@FortyHurts for sure you're right, but no need to defend such an insane statement lol. I guess you could call it tastefully overplayed

[@FortyHurts]

@friedsensei The statement was he "didn't try to overplay it." So you think that he DID try to overplay it? Words have meaning.

[@Vort_tm]

A. He did amazing. B. He did over play it a little, but he was playing it blind, and his version went pretty well with the song. C. He acknowledges at the end that he over played it and that the original was more subtle and tasteful. D. This argument comes off as kids trying to sound like they know what they're talking about.

[@obusis]

It's amazing how much a drummer can change the mood of a song! Love you, guys!

[@jamesbrouse]

Amazing concept,, was a real joy to watch a master work

[@AdmiralDigby]

I love how at the end he's concerned that he messed up the ending. While all of us are completely dumbfounded he is able to do this so well.

[@thebatmom]

Exactly lol

[@Spitts44]

Exactly.

[@kordlesskure]

His version has such a big dramatic feel building up through the verses. The vibe is very different but still fits well, and with the exception of the very end of the outro, he really nailed the rest of it. The shifting tension between sections gives the chorus a lot more punch while giving the verses room to build up gradually. He killed it in one take!

[@SereneBobcat]

Crazy, I prefer this version, there is just something about it that feels like my childhood. I don't know how else to put it. It feels good.

[@VS-re5yd]

Absolutely, well said

[@Dreamy_Apollo]

it just matches the meaning of the song

[@AleksandraKaziszyn-xn7sl]

It feels more romantic through the verses compared to the original. I love it!

[@esm1817]

It has a nice forward push to it--I feel like the original started with a forward momentum but ended with a kind of dragged-back feel (which just lent it a different overall feel than his version).

[@kawabanga17]

God damn it! Awesome!!!!!! Still listening this crazy drum session!!! Kirk , you’re the best!)

[@Jay-bl9lx]

I feel that the slower beginning and the build up to the song really elevated the song to new levels he made it sound better in my opinion

[@MoochoSawesomeo]

I love that look they all give each other while he’s listening and writing the structure like “holy shit has he never really heard this song before?”

[@botgamingcodm5808]

It's not that popular He's a metal drummer He primarily drums for Megadeth which is really mainstream So don't blame him for not listening to music from indie bands from another genre Edit: I made a fool out of myself With this reply I genuinely never heard "Mr.Brightside" before it's actually a pretty good song and the lyrics are relatable

[@Might.B.Housey_]

@@botgamingcodm5808 bro, “Mr. Brightside” has been on the UK’s top 100 charts for over 5 years and it has half a billion streams. Its an INSANELY popular song lmao. Edit: the song is actually way more popular than even i thought. It has almost 2 billion plays on Spotify. That one song has more streams than megadeaths entire catalog. You couldn’t have been more off.

[@BulletFever409]

@@botgamingcodm5808 The Killers are far more popular than Megadeth. I love both bands but yeah, you're way off my guy.

[@PurpleDragonSpike]

​@@botgamingcodm5808we aren't blaming him, it's just hilarious that he doesn't know such a popular, famous song

[@Savpost]

@@Might.B.Housey_yes! It was even played at my prom. It’s an insanely famous song