Gar Samuelson vs Nick Menza - Wake Up Dead Drums

Drum only tracks from Gar and Nick combined together.
Gar is on the left channel.
Nick is on the right channel.
Sounds best with headphones/earbuds.

[@MNorris0783]

Is very sad to think that none of them are with us anymore

[@moneybagshastings2247]

Both of them Woke up Dead ;c

[@evilmonkey9841]

@@moneybagshastings2247 why I'm I laughing

[@billymercury3897]

Both are my fav drummers of all time, wish they were still around :c

[@andym28]

Ninguno/neither

[@MrRoundthetwist]

Agreed 😞

[@davidnissim589]

They're both jazz drummers who turned metal, but I think Gar stuck to his jazz influences more, whereas Nick just went full-on thrash. Both great drummers.

[@Baraka_Obama_]

Wish there was more footage of Gar playing, dude was a beast and is my favorite Megadeth drummer

[@nate51501]

Nick!!

[@dynamo4543]

@Fmc 2465 Fuck ya GAR

[@mr.noseybonk2024]

Hell yeah! Fucking like Samuelson, their older albums is such a damn influence!!!!!!

[@Grumplefut]

Same og lineup will always be my favorite

[@TonyHawkTuah]

Nick !

[@albertvasu5489]

Dave was lucky to have em

[@UndeaDKiller]

Gar more Jazzy, Nick more Fills

[@beto1580]

Nick seems more straightforward, thrashy. Gar seems more loose (groovy) and technical.

[@IvanGomez-qs6iz]

I can here more of a jazzy kind of mood in Gars version than Nicks

[@Trashket]

Well... he was a jazz drummer.

[@ethangilworth7891]

sillyman00000 they both were

[@davidnissim589]

@@ethangilworth7891 Yeah, but Nick didn't rely on his jazz influences as much as Gar did.

[@seamusmcsorley7638]

Gar has so much more dynamics on his hats

[@Gonboo]

Gar sounds a bit more laid back in his playing.

[@11DNA11]

Well, the story goes that Gar seemed like to be asleep when playing :) So you're pretty laid back, when you're sleeping :D

[@ErickC]

It's because he's playing his snare behind the beat a bit in some places. It definitely makes things feel more laid back. I appreciate both of their styles, but I think I like Gar a wee bit more.

[@jessegarcia8404]

Seamus McFlanery ...bc hes on heroin most of his time...but sober hes kill it..hands down..

[@drkhizzy7995]

Jesse Garcia true but even on heroin he is unstoppable i prefer gar over nick, hes too groovy adds multiple sounds on a steady pace

[@Nissardpertugiu]

@@jessegarcia8404 its a funk feel Not just necesarry drugs

[@MrTORO605]

Nick Menza has more of that “thrasher” feel

[@nate51501]

Yes...I like Nick's aggression!

[@chinito398]

You mean its more straight forward and technical... rather than loose and flamboyant

[@rehannoor4961]

but i still hate it how nick uses more hi-hat and less ghosts note in the first section,

[@Nissardpertugiu]

@@chinito398 Gar was more technical than Nick . Even Nick would acknowledge that .

[@danzemacabre8899]

They both fit perfectly in their eras of Megadeth and helped turn two albums into , no matter the genre, absolute masterpieces.

[@andym28]

Nick is very on the beat with a jazz hint.solid metal drummer. Gar is clearly a jazz musician. Lots of syncopation particularly between the last kick to snare. Lots of accents everywhere. If you haven't learned this way it's hard to relearn but a weird trick you can do is hold the sticks right from the butt end for more of a swing. .

[@BM-vi5hk]

Wow, truth be told I’ve been a Megadeth fan for nearly 35 years and until recently I didn’t realize Gar was sooo good- I remember buying both KIMB and PSBWB back in ‘86 and not really being impressed by the production- especially KIMB which was complete garbage- the remixes have been outstanding snd isolating Gar’s drumming really helped me understand what a great secret weapon he really was. RIP both him and Nick.

[@villedocvalle]

Same here, it’s crazy how time sometimes makes things come up that weren’t noticed before.

[@liamsagucio61]

Truth Be Told

[@nommy210]

yeah, if you know the background of KIMBABIG, Megadeth blew the money to record the album on drugs and went back, begged the label for more money and recorded it on, I THINK $4k, which was half of their original budget.

[@williamsmith9026]

I saw them with Gar at city gardens and Gar was the beast standout of the band. At least on that night.

[@norman9291]

Not knowing anything about drumming except for listening I would take Gar in this song.

[@kaithongsavanh3649]

Both obviously top tier players. I have always been partial to Gar but Nick was also great too.

[@braindead_johnny]

I prefer Gar. His beats are more groove and its so accented because of his jazz background

[@maxdurk4624]

This was a really cool idea for a video

[@perrete1]

RIP x 2

[@davidnissim589]

Hard to believe that both of them are gone now...

[@ayoubaxor1769]

Gar Samuelson ha sido el mejor baterísta que ha tenido Megadeth, le pese a quien le pese.

[@CarlosDiaz-mf9uw]

Gar is all about the details, beast.

[@tonyzaid666]

the difference is Gar : skilled Nick : aggression, power for Megadeth, in my opinion Nick Menza is better.. no offense ..i love them both ❤️

[@itsalwayssomething7490]

They are both essential to what Megadeth is. But if I really had to choose, I prefer Gar. I wouldn't have said that 25 years ago. I've come to really hear Gar's skill with adults ears and his drumming is very complex and layered. Nick is great, but straight forward. Gar is suited to Dave's quirky song writing better, at least until Countdown. And Peace Sells is arguably their best album and I love RIP to deth. There is so much groove to PS, and RIP is a straight out thrash album. Love them both.

[@avocadodip2157]

They’re both good but gar fit in well with megadeths sound

[@Nissardpertugiu]

Gar in Fatal opera newyorkers ough...

[@kaithongsavanh3649]

Every ]v[EGADET]-[ drummer >>> Lars I think we can agree.

[@fabiomunhozgomes]

yet lars >>> in many other aspects

[@kaithongsavanh3649]

Yes, like Napster litigation

[@elrusolokooooo]

@@fabiomunhozgomes No dude, Lars just sucks at drums and that's it. He's pretty creative though

[@therollband1290]

This is cool. Gar’s drums sound more musical to me. Nick was a great drummer but could be a little sloppy live and didn’t keep tight tempo without a click like Gar could. Honestly Gar was in a different league.

[@animato96156]

I Prefer Gar but I love both!

[@202d]

Nicks snare has more presence but Gar and that crash....crazy good feel.

[@TheLucidDreamer12]

Remember kids, don't play drums for Megadeth or you'll end up like these guys

[@黄黄明泽]

no

[@avocadodip2157]

Gars drums just sound better

[@desertfox7478]

Both very skilled. I have to say nick just because he played all of gar's drumming well, infused his own into it, and wrote insane parts that left his iconic mark in megadeth

[@11DNA11]

Gar had all the tools in the world. He was hampered by heroin quite alot.

[@davidnissim589]

Yes, but Gar was a jazz drummer, which means that he had a larger technical advantage on Menza.

[@ricksulistyo]

Gar more technical, Nick more flashy. Both legit legends tho.

[@rohannidhitiwari9365]

Gar always for me. Gar Samuelson and Clive Burr are my favourite drummers.

[@777Eliyahu]

Clash of the titans! Legend versus legend!

[@danlc95]

Damn... It's a tough one. They both sound excellent. But I'm hearing a more solid groove from Gar. The snare hits are also more consistent. Nick is a childhood hero of mine. Gar was before my time a bit. Going back, I'm hearing some really nice drumming. I'll have to give those albums a closer listen.

[@jcdenton616]

Not fussed on Nick's Snare. I prefer Gar's drumming on this, probably because he wrote the drums for the album, probably a better suited player for that song maybe?

[@chinito398]

If you compare the drumming on the first two albums to even the almighty RUST IN PEACE you can gear that Gar definitly knew how to create a groove with subtly and precision... too bad when he wasnt recording he wasnt as good because of herion and alcohol but when he was on his game his drumming is flawless and flows way better menzas very straight forward style of playing.

[@tricky92x]

@@chinito398 Without Gar, Mustaine's crazy riff changes started to sound a bit clunky. I'll even say that is good as Rust in Peace is, it sounds a lot more clunky and downright awkward in spots than Peace Sells ever dreamed of...

[@xdiaba]

Gar period.

[@point-bl4nk]

right punches harder but more basic overall. left has more stuff going on. more skilled.

[@tylerbrah4676]

kiIl-chan what?

[@briang8579]

Bro, are you even a drummer? Sounds like a bunch of made up shit you’re talking about

[@J_Ritz]

Okay pretentious 12 year old.

[@Joybuzzard]

I remember in the 90s finding old records of 'drum battles' between major drummers from the 50s to the 70s, Buddy Rich and Ginger Baker did a lot of 'drum battle' albums with other drummers, I guess with KZbin the 'battles' can just be comparing tracks, but it's not the same because they have a song to keep time to in these and they have to avoid over-playing or they'll wreck the song, in a drum battle they can go all out because it's purely about technique. I'd like to see drum battle albums become a thing again. I also notice that there isn't a single 'Chris Bueller live cam' or 'Chris Bueller Vs' video. Would that be funny or sad?

[@gandalfgrey3319]

for me the main difference is that nick sounds like an usual thrash guy and gar a lot better RIP bros.

[@Xtremecarfan10188]

I view these two the same way I view Mike Portnoy vs Mike Mangini. One is more musical, one is more technical. I like the musicality part more so I vote Gar. Both amazing drummers. R.I.P. both.

[@baskill0982]

Nick is awesome, but Gar is more skilled.

[@TonyHawkTuah]

Mega BS !

[@jacksonsmetalcollection]

@@TonyHawkTuah not bs to anyone who plays drums

[@TonyHawkTuah]

@@jacksonsmetalcollection OK. So, you have a drum kit at home ?

[@jacksonsmetalcollection]

@@TonyHawkTuah yes ive been playing for a couple years

[@panterastriker]

Nick is massive for thrash sound . The best for megadeth .

[@elrusolokooooo]

Gar gave Megadeth a very characteristic flavor

[@HP_J78]

Legends!

[@miqeassilva]

how did you find them?

[@LudusAurea]

Gar was fantastic but sorry, Rust was their second best album and that's only because KIMB was intentionally insane.

[@Yeomannn]

Rust is their best album.

[@elrusolokooooo]

KIMB their best album? You're the kind of guy who thinks heavier is better. Rust is a masterpiece, and it is like that thanks to Marty, quitting drugs, no more Metallica rivalry etc. KIMB is good but it's not that solid.

[@zondaboy6493]

@@elrusolokooooo KIMB is their least heavy thrash album.

[@disposablehero1235]

@@elrusolokooooo i think he meant its more technical. you hardly see covers of KIMB than RIP because KIMB is extremely difficult to replicate

[@ruxxiox6927]

R.i.p

[@wolfganggoyim]

Nick hit the drums like they owe him money but still had an awesome groove. Gar had a bit more finesse. I like them both equally. RIP

[@guillermo5066]

Nick 👍🏽

[@defforestrobinson6948]

RIP

[@cadehicks5091]

Nick

[@loui30]

ringo and jim keltner did this

[@ruxxiox6927]

Rip

[@ruxxiox6927]

Gar sammuelson

[@chickoyanin2559]

I wish the Beatles had a decent drummer..

[@sansbudget]

They don't need a fucking Mike Portnoy. Ringo is the drummer they need

[@Nissardpertugiu]

They did : Bernard purdie

[@chickoyanin2559]

@@sansbudget It's like saying this dog walks but with 3 legs. Didn't have to be a superstar, just less boring.

[@jackslack5259]

Which part is gar and which part is Nick???

[@ateobuhne6997]

gar is the left ear

[@elrusolokooooo]

@jjtharp Ones drumming sounds on one ear and vice versa... Read dude, read

[@kingvkelly2313]

give this 502 likes

[@Leatherface123.]

2 god like drummers are gone

[@TonyHawkTuah]

I bought a drum yesterday. It's not as easy as it seems... So it reassures me to say Gar was better.

[@dimitrisdm6997]

great drummers...i prefer Gar

[@markdavis5562]

Megadeth has became more successful because of Nick menza drumming abilities and is the best drummer Megadeth has ever had to offer

[@jcdazamont]

obviously peace sells drums track is creations of Gar and I think Gars side es better and that is not a polemic discussion. Gar is more Punk and Nick is Metal, i think.

[@elrusolokooooo]

Gar is jazz

[@stephensheridan7318]

I bet gars presence would have been felt more without the shitty early 80's recording. I don't know what happened but engineers made medal recordings sound like shit. Nick is great but a better mixed sound. That's all!

[@ihateminecraft932]

well thats because they spent half of the money that was supposed to be for producing KIMBABIG on drugs. i dont know about PSBWB though. i love the original mix of peace sells.

[@localmusiclover605]

Nick's drum track is better

[@chinito398]

More technical yes.... Gars' definitely flows way better though. Nicks drumming is very straight forward and packs of punch but gar adds a certain sutbly to his drumming that gives a much better groove.

[@loui30]

no difference

[@gandalfgrey3319]

Looeez Zeeool nah brah

[@maxdurk4624]

Looees !!! Lol

[@nothx962]

@Bud Wiser nah man some people have a better ear for music...and gar is clearly more rhythmatic, technical, and precise. Only thing menza had on him was power. Gar was a drum god and is CRIMINALLY underrated.

[@MingusDynastyy]

Nick was not impressive at all after Samuelson boring to watch and listen to his best quality are his fills though

[@frankspikes4867]

It's sad , they are play are playing that great gig in the sky. I hope they came to know Jesus as thier savior before they departed our company. What does it profit a man to gain the world, and lose his soul. Food for thought.