George Kollias - Aeons of Burning Galaxies

[@superiormusic]

"Aeons of Burning Calories"

[@Brokenface]

right man

[@cykaczmusicenterprise7718]

xd

[@anas_moto]

loooool

[@WolvesofTimberline]

Coolest dude ever to hang out with in person. I don't understand why some people deny him the credit he deserves though? One of the hardest working drummers out there. He's always pushing boundaries. The man is a machine, and still keeps all of his stuff very musical. I hope they give him the MD fest metal drummer of the year award!

[@gashousegorillas1]

alot of jealousy out there..............

[@ShockwaveZero]

Because the metal world is full of judgy gatekeepers

[@JoJoghetto]

This video never gets boring to me. I could watch this 24/7 as with every thing else he plays and find it just as exciting as the first time I heard it.

[@44stimulus]

I love watching this dude play ...I'm not even a drummer, but it inspires me to practice my instrument (guitar) to reach another level.

[@tjfats2]

BEST DEATH METAL DRUMMER PERIOD

[@drews]

you have a commitment to metal drumming that is more than inspirational, please keep positively changing the air pressure around us all with your art.

[@bakbak654]

One of the big advantage GK have is that he doesn't have to pay for copyrights to protect his songs: no one can ever play them :)

[@kane11299]

I watched this video back in 2008. I was the 229th viewer. Wow this video took off!

[@Hum4nBarb3qu3]

Give JJ a pair of vic firth in a concert i bet he'll break them between 4th and 5th minute of his warm up... George's technique is just beyond! who can play that fast and gentle?

[@Trippinovermylaces]

just threw my drums out the fuckin window

[@georgelaboogar3106]

Yup.

[@Reggiec727]

Aye. Bah.

[@USGovsOwnersRtheRealEnemy]

We all have.

[@Tonyhicksmusic32]

I was just pondering that exact sentiment... 😢lol

[@givemeajackson]

you're the best drummer in this galaxy

[@MrAlienautopsy]

beast mode..I'm speechless

[@SarahAParis]

This is incredible George.. I love watching and listening to you play! No wonder you're my favorite drummer! I have your solo album " Invictus" , which I listen to every day.

[@marriedtoallama2102]

Best drummer in metal in the most creative and inventive band in metal, makes sense.

[@nullfather7872]

Married To a Llama Most creative and inventive metal band? I don't think so.

[@badman104]

+null father suck

[@nullfather7872]

Notorius Beatz ?

[@minbcraft]

+null father suck

[@joepartsch8588]

WTF??????????????? 1:20 - 1:25 ONE FOOT????????????????

[@brianbumstead2682]

joe partsch 36 seconds in he does single foot blast beat

[@JohnJillky]

Time to learn... Time to wish I could learn... Time to hope that one day, I'll want to wish I could learn... Nope. Just give up.

[@Tonyhicksmusic32]

Lllllloooooooolllllllloooooooolllllllloooooooollllllllaughingoutfuckingloud!!!?????

[@МихаилЕгоров-р9е]

I think he is the greatist dummer now

[@TheLeviathan13]

check out aaron kitcher

[@synystersnips4829]

This video caused me to study and learn the swivel kick to get faster on my kicks, and I fucking thank you. I now have a great speed and also makes slower tempos a lot easier than any other techniques I play. You've been an inspiration since 2008, and I thank you George

[@brendenford2955]

Best drummer ever for the death metal I used to match this on drums before I lost my right leg from the knee down ..but I was thankful to have fun trying to reach that level I hit 280 bpm ...well George lol thanks man good times I had taking your songs and playing along with em when I developed enough endurance and speed on the drums back then

[@TheSHAMEROC]

holy shit, look at those blasts!!! that's the best blast beat drumming i've heard in a long time, maybe ever.

[@SuperAli1996]

Don't forget Derek Roddy...

[@AnestisStaikos]

Derek is damn good but....everyone is good till George kollias shows up

[@DavidHernandez-cy7jq]

this guy is insaine put the best drummer id seen puts joey jordison to shame

[@TheLeviathan13]

check out aaron kitcher

[@louis3860]

Can't be serious right now........

[@spasticlabrat]

Mother of god, that is fucking amazing--you are a fucking beast, George! I don't know what you have for breakfast, but I want some.

[@Chrischin222Wiley]

I agree, what did he eat

[@skweeeez]

+Christian Wiley GHB

[@asthedrumer]

he studied jazz and is pretty technical actually. he incorporates it into his drumming and he says he always does to be a better drummer

[@EvenHH]

Hoping for the next George Kollias - album! My favorite band! Best regards from Norway!

[@lambofgod94]

This guy and Inferno from Behemoth are for me the sickest drummers there are on this planet !!!

[@marvenp]

I got exhausted just watching. I don't know how you can keep up that pace. This is the most amazing drumming I've ever seen!

[@SteelCityMetal23]

Every time I watch this video, my jaw drops at the stuff he's doing... Inhuman skill...

[@Acetopy2]

3 KICK DRUMS!!! That is the most insane shit Ive seen. Insanity, is the only word that can describe the kick drums in this song.

[@hereslookinatyoukid]

there's always talk about "who's faster" or "who's better" when it comes to metal or extreme drumming. I don't play that game, I just know that George is an absolute machine and really shows what's possible when it comes to speed, control and stamina. he's not my favourite drummer, but I really, really appreciate what he's capable of and how he goes about his playing. Rock on George!

[@USGovsOwnersRtheRealEnemy]

No one told me that the drumming contest was over already 15 years ago. Congrats George

[@rihirdo]

one of the best metal drummers in contemporary scene ....IMHO ....great technique ...awsome !!!

[@Obliviatus1]

I don't know what's the most unnerving about all of his performance... The speed, how in synch it is with the rest of the music, how fluid the transitions are... I just don't know. All I know is I'll probably never get even close to it my whole life!

[@panathaninf]

The first and only drum video I have ever watched in full... How the F can he play like that???

[@loopedchopped]

Dude, love your work in Nile!

[@edtskyline]

I can't belive this! hahaha...this is the most amazing I've ever seen on drums. You're amazing with the double bass.

[@colclumper]

I love Kollias and Roddy the same,both are insane,but I have no idea why people compare the the drummer of Slipknot with these two.I bet either can play his hardest set at double speed and slipknots drummer who struggle to play eithers set at half speed.

[@juanenorse]

this was, this is, and this will be, for me, the best drums track that exist forever!

[@andyzaring458]

I have declared this before and I declare this once again; there is no better drummer than George Kollias

[@Midas526]

That's the nice thing about metal videos; there tends to be a far higher amount of musically open minded people than other genres :) Metal is amazing, but metal being amazing doesn't discredit other genres. And Kollias is, of course, a legend.

[@Triumphator616]

96 people disliked, cause they just can't make peace with the fact that metal is awesome...far superior than genres they're listening to.

[@samondrumssamriseborough5403]

George is doing a drum clinic tour in Australia in June through Allans Music and Billy Hyde!

[@MetalDrummer009]

this needs to be produced george! this is what i mainly listen to that is by you!

[@andreaandry184]

George you are the best!

[@Miksa1389]

Metal drumming at its fucking best and baddest!!!!!!!!!!!! Speechless mind blowing speed control timing technique balance well done! Boys and Girls watch and learn. I have been playing drums for 18 years and I have never ever heard any human play like this! When I heard this track i was convinced it was a drum machine looping over until I saw the video. Im a big fan now i must get back to practise thank u for the inspiration George.

[@craighall1547]

It was crazy, it popped one of my 10,000 watts sub out, thud. But still rockin

[@masonpagano6687]

Im not a big fan of metal music, but i dont think there is anyone else in the world with that musicality and speed

[@lexieluthor]

Always amazing to watch and listen to

[@BallisticMystic]

@thesyllekattacks sorry for double post but I think i found it, He uses 13" and 14" hats and has 1/2 closed 12" mini hats so that 4th pedal is probably a remote pedal for (my guess) the 13" hats, but could possibly be to the 12s as well.

[@MrDovolos]

awesome guy and great drummer!

[@Visuvh]

What a rare event, hearing such crispy, powerful blastbeats played in this tempo and with a single foot... The opening (ending) riff is atmospheric and delicious as well. So really, i'd love George to record a musical solo/independent project like Derek Roddy with Serpents Rise did it previously! So much arousing potential for that, as proven by this video =)!

[@Mystah-B]

My socks have officially been rocked. Thank you Mr. Kollias.

[@christophercarson7733]

Omg George I thought I'd seen every video but nope I watch this and as always every hair on my body stands up your fills ,rolls and those bionic feet are why you are the best death metal drummer that has ever live I saw you live when you came to Portland Oregon and I simply drooled watching you I was speechless I went right home and tried to play anything of what I witnessed well needless to say I wasn't even close but being 55 you give me the drive and desire to be the best drummer I can be thank you for everything you share you are God's gift to death meatal Hail GK

[@YouGroove1]

Hey everyone. Check this interview we did with George Kollias. He was kind enough to spend an evening with us and answer some questions. Part 1: /watch?v=63HR3XZznIA Part 2: /watch?v=AaHaID87BpM

[@Dynamitethedrummer]

Jesus ffs wtf is this even possible for a human being? Seriously wtf!!!!!!!! So much awesomeness!!!!!!

[@marcusquintella1]

George Kollias, is good to see that you have studied exactly what I taught you! I'm proud of you, my dedicated student!

[@Craigwhyte73]

wow that is the most insane double kick technique that i have ever seen, i MUST learn it, very impressive

[@SimonKranzDrums]

Hell yes, that's amazing! This is where talent and a lot a practicing meet...

[@ScrubsTheNewcomers]

@Sildenanofil One for the Hi-Hat and the other two for the bass drum. It's called a doublebass pedal^^

[@oerllikon2]

Nile kicks ass live, cant wait to see em march. Good work George, this is fucking impressive

[@vinny1224]

@popytherev I am working on kicking and blasting at 260 bpm right now but just like you were saying what works for him may not work for someone else. I only keep my beaters about 3 1/4 or 4 inches from my heads. And I keep a loose to medium tension in the pedals ( demons ). If you can just sit with a metronome and practice your feet individually to a click and you'll get so much faster so quickly. I try and do it 3-6 times a week on my feet and may hands and it is almost effortless now

[@Metal555Fan]

HAIL George Kollias! Best drummer ever \m/

[@Bearthoughts]

@Lycanpaester, George has addressed this a lot of times. When he started using the swivel motion he hurt his knees so he went to see several different doctors that told him that the motion is bad for the knees and I believe he said two doctors suggested to minimize the motion. So he uses the swivel motion but he doesn't overdo (or tries not to) so he doesn't hurt his knees. There's more but I think that sums it up pretty neatly.

[@kakashi1414]

His foot technique is so skilled and clean. Absolutely mind blowing.

[@petrameier22]

damn i love his intense technique,his precision of playing and his insanse speed ! he´s a god at the drums!

[@SideWays8Productions]

@Drezin86 The way they're designed is different from normal pedals. They all have a flat, sort of square board, which makes it easier to find a "sweet spot" for good leverage, which makes playing faster easier. Some drummers find this good, for implementing different foot techniques. I don't mind that, since George does that well. But the way the springs are positioned, it allows for greater speed. And to be honest (I've used lasers and longboards before) they're not very powerful.

[@lvmdrummer92]

@Astralsreams he uses axis e kits those are triggers that are on mounted on the pedal not on the bassdrum hoop

[@rafforca]

You keep surprising me george, I told you some time ago personally here in Auckland, New Zealand (2010) you're an amazing drummer

[@iAmCheateR115]

i really love it! respect! coolest drummer ever.. you rockz!

[@xxmlhedxx]

SOO beautiful! time to head to the basment! im not nearly up to speed! HAHA!

[@BenHBX]

it's a balance thing, above about 230bpm it's pretty much no one's feet are going perfectly up and down on every single stroke, and the feet start swiveling back and forth so you can keep them from drifting too much in one direction and sliding off the peddles, hence the name "swivel technique"

[@Pagnah]

@Pagnah Creativity, speed and insane power in sync with that speed. You cannot help but admit that that's impressive.

[@danlc95]

The section with the tom/china orchestration is downright evil. The double bass is vicious. Very enjoyable performance! Remindes me than I need new universal joints for my double pedal. Mine are tortured and toasted from my metal days....

[@ChemistDrummer]

Holy crap! Dumbledore, you are still alive!

[@samondrumssamriseborough5403]

George's Australian Drum Clinic tour starts this weekend with Allans Music + Billy Hyde! Tickets just $20 to see Dave Haley from Psycroptic too!

[@killerproctologist88]

DUDE!!!! THE FILL AT 4:49 IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[@Sment1337]

etsi re GIORGARA!!!! AMAZING DRUMMER, GOOD JOB BROTHER!!!

[@killu626]

@Benteiron, hahah well coming from a 16 year old who stands toe-to-toe with Kollias, it pushes human endurance and fitness. The "gift" that Derek Roddy, George Kollias, I, and others have, is actually a collaburation of "quick-reacting muscles" (not going into scientific terms). Basically, we have quick muscles, and ontop of that, to get a beat that fast, the signal doesn't travel to your brain, It just goes to your spine where the auto-reflex sends back the message. :p

[@HotShotR92J]

I was at a drumz clinic by this guy 2day..along wid bein such an awesum drummer hez also 1 of the nicest guys..! :) :)

[@vamsterr]

here's how it works 1: you have good drummers 2:you have good, Fast drummers 3:your have almost inhuman fast drummers 4:you have Chuck Norris 5:George Kollias. :D

[@jakedrumfellow]

lol definitely not heel-toe. crazy-mad control bro, you have most definitely given me a new goal, which is as follows: play half as fast as you, then MAYBE get up to your 240-ish bpm 32nd notes lol. also, every time you hit the snare on 3 along with the track, it makes me think that your snare is slowly bringing about the end of days, and I CAN'T GET ENOUGH!!! lol. love it.

[@MrAlexAugur]

awesome. perfect. great......you do it so simple.....YOU GOD OF DRUMS!!!!

[@Bearthoughts]

@emmanuelh, you can search youtube for clips of George explaining his technique.

[@Minibull037]

@imabadking actually those are high hats hes bouncing off. plus he also has a couple of foot snares.

[@jamesoshiro3181]

Phenomenal bruh👺🤙

[@JSKlunk]

George Kollias and Inferno from Behemoth are my two favourite drummers.

[@danieljordison0793]

@Izlsnizzt he is but they are Ekits triggers that are conected to the pedal not the bassdrum

[@Lexd04]

Amazing work

[@drummersquirrel22]

when I first heard nile, i thought i heard buzzing and thought my headphones were broken, i later realised it was just george warming his feet up. It was at that point i ceased to be a drummer.

[@martineriksson726]

Aaaargh!This drumming surpass everything I've seen in metal!🥁👹😃

[@maggot1111666]

easily the best death metal drummer

[@thomaskoch6037]

Aeons of burning feet

[@muskmeydrummer]

awesome skills , maybe not the most technical drumming but probably the fastest ive ever heard , you fuckin rock george

[@shredhead860]

Welcome to the Kollias Drum Diet. Lose up to 50 lbs. instantly, by playing this song. Holy shit, he is amazing!

[@pastilance1]

This song is perfect! Every single hit!

[@Midas526]

@horriblequin I would imagine not, hehe. The beauty about death metal is, as far as super technical drumming goes, it's not too hard to figure out what they're playing if you know the style (Compared to progressive or jazz, where there can be scary time signatures and/or ghost notes), and there's a video to boot. Now, unfortunately, that's where the easy part ends XD

[@BoDogg93]

@A7XFAN31 i would love to hear joey even attempt to play Ithyphallic. or this song for that matter

[@UnwillingOrigins]

@Miksa1389 18 years you say? Now I feel discouraged about even starting to play drums...

[@killu626]

this song not on itunes?! FML!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eleazarttrejo]

this drummer is amazing.... he's not the earth, is from another galaxy...