Greyson Nekrutman Hears Sleep Token For The First Time

[@courtneyurman]

"If I wasn't so hard on myself, I would have had more fun." Words to live by.

[@vekkdrums]

yep, i felt that like an arrow to the heart cause i'm like that...

[@TobyIKanoby]

Yes, he was focusing too much on doing it 'right', instead of focusing on how he would interpret the song play it.

[@reshpeck]

​@@TobyIKanobyYeah, but I'd say he was pretty close

[@TobyIKanoby]

@@reshpeck yes, didn't mean to say he didn't do well, on the contrary, it was great. I just feel like if he followed his feeling more instead of trying to be correct it might have been even better.

[@reshpeck]

@@TobyIKanoby I was making a bit of a joke there

[@logantcooper6]

I don't judge them by how close it is to the original, but by how good it sounds. This guy is incredibly talented.

[@merreborn]

It's a gift to hear a new approach to a song you love created by someone this talented. If I wanted to hear the original, I'd listen to the original. But this? This is transmutation. Thanks for this offering, Greyson.

[@KingK-ir3jy]

Whoever mixes the drums for these types of videos needs to get a raise. The kit sounds insane.

[@mariusmeyer3243]

I mean, it's a channel exclusively focusing on drums, but true, this kit sounds thick and juicy as hell!

[@rguil15]

Especially in a set of headphones. I keep listening to all these videos just for the sound.

[@Anticure95]

You should hear it on my monitors

[@bobbymccrary6107]

The verb on the snare is chefs kiss

[@Malc180s]

Thought it sounded pretty boxy, small and crap really.

[@penguins.227]

Blind playing Sleep Token is an impossible task. Hats off to Greyson for attempting and playing so well.

[@nielsenrivera457]

Greyson “Pretty Close” Nekrutman absolutely killed it.

[@jonathandesmedt3562]

😭😭😭

[@paulaye5971]

pretty close!

[@theranger1592]

he needed a pretty close counter

[@Sephiknot666]

Ahhh naaah

[@skip2mylou05]

Thats because he is II

[@AlexSchladetsch]

Dude was beating those drums like they owed him money, god damn.

[@chrisloesch5854]

Hit the skins hard (with dynamics) and the cymbals soft makes for a good mix.

[@mattlogan1]

Snare drums sound better when you whack em

[@levoldunom]

And the cymbals too

[@micb3rd]

I suppose it is subjective but for me but for a lot of players drums don't sound good when players really wack them. They sound better with control, it can be loud but must be controlled.. The player makes a big difference, often the groove breaks up and sounds bad when really hit hard. A great player can make a drums sound fantastic from quiet to loud but not go outside their ability to keep it sounding good.

[@BLeeFAFO]

​@@micb3rd I agree, It's all in context. Sometimes it propels the song by beating the piss outta everything for a bit, But dynamics and note placement IMO are what really makes a drummer a fellow "songwriter" (Whether they get credited is a different story) and an essential element of the whole.

[@igobyjim]

These “blind” play throughs are some of the best videos on KZbin. Greyson did an awesome job!

[@samlissemore167]

Kinda can't tell if I like II's verse parts or Greysons more

[@AgentBooty]

I agree, found these videos today and I am currently binge watching lol

[@bluerum896]

@@samlissemore167 Oh for sure II for me. I thought Greyson killed the verse with the high-hats at first listen but now that I have discovered the original song, II makes Greyson's drumming almost as if it's off-beat

[@olegeech]

this is the best idea so far!! really like watching these videos!!

[@fauxtank]

I don't even really like music that much and I've binge watched all of these.

[@AmazingJay909]

Posted 9 months ago but I still always come back to this performance. This dude is a legit jazz drummer? He is insanely talented.

[@titogamao]

Now playing for sepultura

[@ryanlusby569]

@@titogamao Good replacement for Eloy. I had never heard of him before this watch. He's great.

[@vackrakristaller]

It's crazy that he's 21 but has already played for 2 huge metal bands from the 1980s lol

[@bkrendan12]

even cooler to me is that he hated that ppl were cornering him into only being able to play jazz, so out of spite and challenge, he dove head first into metal and jesus christ is he flourishing. Grayson hits so. fkn. hard. lmao

[@TheDesefor]

And he is listening for the first time sleep token....like he is a plummer or an electrician for a job

[@kl8455]

Whoever came up with this concept for videos is brilliant. Enjoy seeing pros play music genres they are not familiar with. Greyson crushed it.

[@veRGe02]

Let me get a Danny Carey video doing this please! Would be epic

[@kl8455]

@@veRGe02 would be fantastic. love watching Danny play Live. Human Octopus.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Big assumptions. Who knows what he listens to? We know what he likes to play.. for us, but most drummers practice all styles.

[@KhemBMD]

Yep this is the best thing they’ve done in years

[@michaellorenz7177]

I'm not a drummer (bassist), but this series is incredible. I love watching what these guys do to songs they are not familiar with.

[@gabed.nation4110]

The way Greyson's face lights up every time he says "Thats pretty close!". You can tell he cares a lot about getting things right

[@firefighterphi149]

Dude, his double bass patterns were absolutely bonkers... I could easily listen to this version of the song in the gym

[@MDamage2098]

They were crazy. I dare say even more complex kick sequences than the original (not degrading the original by any means).

[@ElasticTurtle]

​@MDamage2098 speaking as an extremely average (below so really haha) amateur drummer, I feel he was doing the same thing I do and trying to almost be more complex cause you think "surely it can't be that simple." But so many songs are way 'simpler' (comparatively of course) than what it seems like even an amazing drummer such as him might think.

[@TheVadrigar]

I actually liked his version better. This and Will Ramos vocal covers make Sleep Token better for me.

[@user-ki4nd2vd5c]

He was playing “double bass” with one foot, n’est-ce pas?

[@zaynes5094]

@@ElasticTurtleIt's true. As someone who's drummed basically all genres for the better part of 8 years now, I can confidently say that most songs are actually more interesting than difficult. Of course there are difficult songs in every main genre. However, there are also some subtly difficult parts to songs that are not tough drumming songs but it's those little parts that make you go "Oh that was interesting" or "huh that's kinda tough actually." And more often than not that's in the metal genres that I've had to stop and do those parts my own way.

[@xxitz_pr0gxx631]

For only 22, this kid is fucking IMPRESSIVE! World class drummer before he's even 25! I am going to be keeping an eye on this kid! I can only imagine how amazing he is going to be in 10 years!

[@cameronlmassey]

I was wondering why he was sweating so hard after the first take, then I watched the final take. Dude is ALL gas. I loved it

[@thenewfire]

Have you seen any of his jazz videos? He quite possibly could do for jazz what SRV did for blues

[@cameronlmassey]

@@thenewfire I’ve definitely been fed some of his TikTok/Reels content on social, but never really followed his music or anything.

[@that_demonswathe73]

The amount of passion in that drumming was insane. For someone who had no clue going into the song, then absolutely crushing it. That's raw talent right there in the purest form.

[@reshpeck]

I don't know if it's the purest form, but it's pretty close

[@natsu4177]

Dedication, not just talent.

[@that_demonswathe73]

@@natsu4177 Absolutely

[@kriu5018]

More than talent is hard work you can tell he pushes himself a lot

[@vargasprime094]

This was so good. It's crazy how self-conscious a talented drummer like Greyson can get just knowing that there is an existing drum track he's trying to "live up to." At any rate, he killed it.

[@chacehorsman2615]

If you watch the one with the drummer from Megadeth, he's so self-conscious and is like nervous laughing at the end apologizing if it was bad. And it was goddamn amazing. Nice to know even extremely talented people can be nervous or self-conscious about their work and just power through

[@Felms99]

@@chacehorsman2615 This is true for many people who have mastered some craft or are specialists in their field. In my experience, these very people are much more humble in their field because they know the incredibly long way they had to go before. I find this video series really impressive, such talented people, true masters of their art.

[@falsemcnuggethope]

How could you even become a master if you're not self-conscious? You kinda need that so you know how you need to improve. Being too hard on yourself is a different matter, though.

[@chacehorsman2615]

@@Felms99 yeah its some sort of dunning-kruger effect where they're so good that they realize how much more they could be doing.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

Like all perfectionists do. They are so masochistic.

[@Ryzilla81]

My jaw dropped many times during this video. Idk even who this dude is but I’m about to look him up and listen to his music. This is absolutely insane. Double bass on POINT, I’m even getting chills listening as I’m writing this.

[@Peter-ff1tp]

Suicidal Tendencies drummer 👍

[@valeryt4977]

Местами прям появился вайб Пола Бостафа. Это он открыл этот ящик с тройками, точками и прочими трюками на дабл басе в прямых качающих брейках.

[@kingkongkungkwang]

I absolutely LOVE these drummers "ruining" the songs. Whoever came up with this segment needs a raise. And a new car paid by the company.

[@wadebrewer7212]

I have been actively seeking these out the past few days. It has actually sparked an interest in learning drums. Pretty cool to see people so far out of their element pur their twist on things like this.

[@AleksandrRudiak]

plot-twist Greyson is the drummer for Sleep Token but he tries to hide it

[@HMonk-hd1zr]

😂😂😂😂

[@acewilums]

This is probably more true than we know

[@90nazarul]

Hahahaha this might be so true, 😊😅

[@2005bjpatton]

He could be but he isn’t

[@ChrisManess1]

😂😂😂

[@theariesexperiment4642]

I don't care what anyone says. As a guitarist of nearly 30 years,......being dropped into a situation thats completely out of your comfort zone will absolutely make you a better musician. It creates a resilience in you that allows you to cover mistakes and mishaps on the fly without freaking out. The plaid pants help as well. Great job brother. Very difficult.

[@Joris_at_planet_Zarkulu]

haha was thing the same! the plaid pants makes him instant a 5% better drummer

[@beavergoggles]

cool story bro

[@bom2]

“I don’t care what anyone says” Nobody would ever argue with that lol

[@DPW13]

I have probably watched this clip from 4:08 to 9:36 at least 2,000 times. Literally have become obsessed. Call me crazy, I bought a drum kit, and a double pedal just to dedicate the next few years to trying to learn YOUR rendition of this song. Thank you Greyson, you made me buy a Mapex 5p kit with a 22" bass and a freaking iron cobra pedal that cost nearly as much as the kit itself lmao....I hope I can come back to this comment a year or two from now and say "I did it"

[@DPW13]

Kit showed up today, putting it together after work...Cant wait!!!

[@xSTONYTARKx]

​@@DPW13 let's goo. Awesome man! Good luck on your journey. Don't let others tell you what you can't do, you can learn to play anything you want as long as you know what to practice and put the time in!

[@DPW13]

@@xSTONYTARKx It takes an amazing artist to play so well that it inspires others to learn, but it takes nothing more than a heart to be kind and supportive. Thank you very much, its embarrassing (if Im being honest) how much Ive thought about that guys mean comment. "Save your dads money because you wont". Has been echoing in the halls of my mind for 2 weeks now, to the point I told my wife. "when the kit shows up, Im printing out that comment and hanging it on the wall directly across from my kit" Little does that person know, they will be the main driving force of me literally never giving up, trying to learn this song. Thank you Grayson for inspiring me, thank you @xstonytarkx for your kind words....and thank you bahdumb..whatever for becoming my safety net for never quitting.

[@rachiewru]

I love this!!!! I am also so inspired by these Drumeo videos. I got myself some sticks and a practice pad yesterday. I had a moment of feeling disheartened that I have "so far to go", and then I reminded myself that I only get to be a beginner at this once, and that I can have fun on the journey - it's all so new and exciting right now! And I'll look back in a few weeks, months, years, and be amazed at how far I've come. I love that you are using some random naysayer's comment as fuel for your journey 🚀🚀🚀 the only real limit is the one we put on ourselves. (And people who try to limit others are often the most limited of all.) You've got this! Don't give up! 🥳

[@xSTONYTARKx]

@@DPW13 I am very happy i could be of help man! And with your attitude you're definitely gonna get there! I'll tell you a little anecdote of me going through a barrier with drumming. So i was drumming for a few years, had this little band, we played live, our songs were nothing too crazy but i was definitely doing my best to become the best drummer i could possibly be. So there i was one evening, looking on facebook and i saw this add of some good metal band in my area, they were looking for a drummer. My current band was kinda dying, so i was looking for something new. I listened to their material and it just blew my fucking mind. Crazy fast double bass, blast beats as well in some songs. Epic sounding metal. I myself was mainly playing Avenged Sevenfold at home at that time to improve, The Rev's drum parts inspired me very much, plus it was challenging for me to play so i was getting better. Anyways, i thought to myself, man i am not nearly good enough to be the drummer of this band. So i just let it pass. Literally the next day i had a message on Facebook from one of the guitar players from that band, asking me if i wanted to try out for them, he said he saw me play with my other band and figured i had the skills to be in their band. So i was kinda freaking out, but there was no way i was gonna say no! Right? So i said fuck yes i wanna try out, give me like 2 weeks to figure out some songs and I'll be there. The next 2 weeks were my most challenging ever drumming wise. I was trying to figure out how to play stuff that i didn't know how to play, but i spend every free second i had doing it. 2 weeks later i showed up at their rehearsal, very confident, because i had actually fucking done it. I learned their songs. So we talked for a bit, then i sat down behind the kit and i nailed it. After one set they all looked at eachother and were smiling and all they said was, i think we need to look no further, right? So they all agreed i could join. There's more to tell after that, but i feel like I wrote half a book already xD The point is, i know what i said is true, because i have experienced it first hand. It just takes time and dedication, and you will accomplish what you want to accomplish. And that goes for pretty much anything in life. Ps. If you would be interested in listening that band that broke a barrier for me, it was : The Great Below We broke up many years ago, no drama, the singer left after a while and with the new singer it wasn't really working out and people lost motivation for that project sadly.

[@austintate7142]

Dude, if this guy is ever tired of playing jazz he is ALWAYS welcome to join the metal community 😂 he's got the chops, the sense of groove, and the showmanship. Unbelievable talent

[@austintate7142]

Holy shit, I did not know that

[@MS-dz1di]

He plays in a metal band😀 (Suicidal Tendencies) Edit: More punk rock than metal but... yeah

[@ryan1840]

​@austintate7142 yeah I remember someone saying he plays jazz in videos because it gets more attention

[@mhm6]

his jazz style is insane. it's refreshing to see a professional like him get stumped when playing a completely different style.

[@hifriend7581]

I heard once that the people who can't make it to jazz joins the metal bands. Isit anywhere at all accurate When they accused metal to be easier than jazz?

[@nofcereal]

I'm not even a drummer, but I still find it interesting and enjoyable to watch these videos. I'm amazed how drummers are able to recreate these rhythm parts afterwards, and how the sometimes fall really close to this original ones ! Kudos guys !

[@JanoyCresva]

Same. I feel like drumming would be so hard.

[@dustyweber7189]

You gotta be part octopus I think.

[@erinl4948]

Same here, I'm a mid 40s RN. I recently started watching these. LOVE THEM.

[@stanboyd1]

@@JanoyCresva the hardest part of drumming i learning to control your limbs, at first it can be hard to get your two hands doing one thing and your feet doing something else. But once you get control of the body drumming is actually easier than most instruments as long as you can hold a beat because unlike other instruments you don't have to memorize notes and crap, you can improvise the entire song as long as you keep it in the right time.

[@360.Tapestry]

unless a drummer is insane (tool, animals as leaders), the drum parts will typically fall under a fairly predictable vocabulary

[@dantediss1]

Those drums will NEVER steal Money from him Again... holy hell dude is a Beast

[@retheisen]

They'll show up if he calls them at midnight.

[@emaheiwa8174]

He joined Sepultura now

[@Surokkh]

The double bass alone made love to my ears. What he did with the rest of the kit - well, that's just rawdogging at this point. Inspiring as hell. No words.

[@arielfoote3651]

His eyes lighting up when he realizes that he did well is awesome

[@ConnorDamewood]

You don’t give this song to a drummer who can’t handle it. Dude is a fucking animal

[@enamlennahc1701]

You can tell he was uncomfortable with this one but he crushed it. Only way we get better is by challenging ourselves.

[@jasonviolante1113]

nah not the case at all

[@judgepage6605]

​@@jasonviolante1113tf you mean not the case he basically said it himself the entire time? 🤣🤣💀

[@jasonviolante1113]

@@judgepage6605 he was showing respect to a boring terrible band

[@turtlemann5429]

​@@jasonviolante1113band is great, get over yourself. Hypnosis is a fantastic track

[@percival5697]

@@jasonviolante1113 lmao what??

[@mattyn94]

WILD how Greyson does so much hi hat work in the verse having not heard the song, given that II is constantly using the hats in the verses. Insane

[@BodomChild20]

Maybe they're pulling a fast one, and Greyson actually is II

[@jhamilton1007]

It's not that surprising, especially if you understand music theory.

[@adammtroutman]

@@jhamilton1007ya there isn’t anything he hasn’t seen at this point.

[@jakecompton8025]

@@BodomChild20maybe he was just acting confused to keep up the cover

[@WoockerSocket2]

​@@jhamilton1007what does music theory have anything to do with adding more hihats

[@MalcomHeavy]

So how does a jazz drumer become this wicked with the double bass? Thats INSANE. And the fact that he somehow landed on doing the drum & bass groove and even the same cymbal phrases. Wow.

[@Metalmaniacsmi]

Umm he plays for Sepultura

[@tyerker]

I love how this cat started off as a strictly jazz dude, and here he is coming up with all the intricate double kick patterns for a cover that's not even that heavy. Great series.

[@Aypica98]

they definitely couldve picked a better sleep token song

[@blakearya7522]

I LOVED the double kick

[@RockandGameUSA]

@@blakearya7522 For real, it was way meatier than the original, I actually preferred his style over the original.

[@BENSO-u8q]

#gcfvk First thought you were trolling haha. But fr this guy Hits so Hard, it feels like a waste to Not have him play Harder stuff.

[@baileydwyer453]

It's a little known fact that the double bass originated from jazz. It's just much more commonly used in metal now compared to any other genre.

[@Beetleprince]

I think you guys don’t realize the amount of talent in that man. This is disgustingly impressive

[@roberto2568]

also 8,9 hours of playing daily

[@jackbotman]

Then explane it two we ignant peeps, pleez.

[@Apollo6966]

HUGE Talent, no doubt!

[@JtePas]

​@@roberto2568That explains the wrist pain 😅

[@mistercrayle]

Pretty damn average if you ask me

[@SOfilmable]

Ok I am talking on behalf of everyone else, WE ABSOLUTLY NEED ANOTHER SESSION WITH THIS AMAZING TALENTED MUSICIAN !

[@El.Sasquatcho69]

I'd love to hear him do some he is legend or Everytime I die or dillinger escape plan.

[@ScandalCuracao]

AGREE. This is about the Best series on KZbin. How is this even possible.

[@graveashes]

I second this motion!!!

[@reshpeck]

​@@ScandalCuracaoIf it isn't the best on KZbin, it's pretty close

[@johnfitzgerald6093]

He's as good using traditional grip, too!

[@cowboy5885]

Buddy killed it! His version was a ramped up energetic variation of the original and it sounded sick!

[@ownagemunky]

The hammering double bass in the bridge gave me goosebumps, very cool take on the song

[@AustinRyann]

That double bass is hypnotizing

[@1320crusier]

Yea its a neat speed increase through it. I really like how he did it.

[@milicamaksic4414]

you could say it puts you in a Hyphosis :D

[@andreamartinagranatachessa8485]

It's true... Amazing ✌️

[@AustinRyann]

@@milicamaksic4414 ayyyyy 😅

[@Ang3r87]

Yes. I love it!

[@FerhatÖzdogan-f5f]

Either he is two or he is one of those guys who say they haven't practiced for the test and then miraculously end up with a bloody A+...

[@williameberle4250]

really. unfair distribution of talent.

[@sterby1]

I've been that guy, I don't know what I did but the questions were super obvious. Rest of the class was sweating on nothing.

[@plwadodveeefdv]

​@@williameberle4250funny how talented you get when you practice 6 or 8 hours a day 😂

[@informanti]

​@@plwadodveeefdv👆🏻

[@XWoodbineX]

Fucking hate those guys 😂...then there's me who would just give up and start building bridges and shit out of my stationery, annoying everyone every time it fell down LOL

[@jakefairley6993]

Greyson clearly knows metal and metal drumming, but it's crazy how much his "hybrid jazz" style playing already fits into what the new era of metal drummers are currently doing

[@lainahtan13]

Metal has a lot of influence from Blues and Jazz so it's unsurprising that he can grasp the concepts easily

[@coryyori6630]

@@lainahtan13 wait where do i learn more abt the influences bc this sounds so fun to learn abt are there any video essays abt it or somethign

[@matrimC666]

@@coryyori6630 try the Metal Evolution series. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnK7lYB5ibGVpcU It is a 12 episode docu show about the beginnings of metal and about the main genres.

[@stevenbrown7873]

That, as I just said elsewhere, goes back to the progressive elements of metal in the 90s. They looked back to a number of influences in the 70s from prog rock and jazz, or in the case of people like Igor from Sepultura, even Latin music. Heck, I'd love to see Greyson's deep cuts dive into metal before he leaves ST and gets into a prog jazz/metal supergroup that is the modern take on Mahavishnu Orchestra.

[@yorgohoebeke]

​@@coryyori6630same!!

[@kyledennehy6586]

dude's high hat work is absolutely next level. Well done.

[@cmja09]

You're wrong Greyson. This video wasn't embarrassing. Loved it!

[@jonathanthedeceptikon]

@darkmetal825I think I might like Greyson’s version better than II’s. He puts so much more feeling into it! II isn’t bad, but man this rendition slaps.

[@idiosyncrasy7703]

​@darkmetal825lmao. If this is sarcasm you should make it clearer.

[@alexkulp9727]

​​@@jonathanthedeceptikonseriously? That's insane in my opinion. I think there is no feeling in his playthrough. It's overplayed and it takes all the feels out for me. I actually thought he was sounding promising in the final takes leading up to the playthrough, but I was ready to skip the playthrough after a while. I did end up listening to it though.

[@shappenzmcgee126]

@darkmetal825 what a crybaby. bro probably cant even play drums and is making fun of a beast of a drummer. such a sad life

[@sesh517]

​@@jonathanthedeceptikonignore him, he's going comment to comment to tear Greyson down. Truly a pathetic individual.

[@peteypablopicasso]

There is something really cool about seeing somebody who’s immensely talented/skilled still being both nervous and proud when they get taken out of their comfort zone and absolutely crushing it.

[@CRAY0NEAT3R]

I would love a refined, clean version of this. It's such a different feel to the original. It's fucking sick.

[@jigga2jones]

With ya homie domie !!!!

[@kl8455]

kind of a shame you couldn't buy a copy of this track. would be blasting it driving down the road.

[@00Beano]

definitely, the double bass he adds in sounds so good with the rest of the band and adds a whole bunch more energy to the track

[@kl8455]

@leonidas.original that section is so tasty. makes me wish I had the talent and resources to get a kit to play. so awesome sounding. his play on the think it is a high hat is really cool as well.

[@off6848]

It’s too driving and in front of the meter. Obnoxious basically

[@peachishihara5885]

Honestly, I love the rhythm and energy he brings to this. Imagine being sat down and handed something ‘blind’, and you come out the other side with this. I think it’s a really solid adaptation, if you will, and dude has nothing to be embarrassed about. I really enjoy these videos, and this is one of the best so far

[@Jacobparris]

As musicians, everyone hits a wall or a learning curve that feels impossible in the moment. It's inspiring to see how Greyson handled the uncomfortable experience.

[@dwdrummr06]

Can we get II in there to play a Grayson drum solo?

[@giaosudeme]

Man, Greyson, too good. Wish he had more fun tho, man is hard on himself.

[@KatyaGloba]

True

[@erenbecomesdovecrying6016]

It's sort of encouraging to see one of the best modern drummers have zero confidence lol

[@ileutur6863]

Cause he's young enough to know how unnecessarily cruel people in comment sections are

[@michaelbenoit9240]

And that's why I enjoy, despite some uptight shift leads at the moment, I love being a pizza delivery driver for rent money.

[@Angry-Books]

That’s partly why he is so good.

[@Derssyy]

You killed it Greyson. You embraced the stress and pushed yourself farther than you thought you could. It was really cool watching you grow in this

[@DocAMoya]

Lone Survivor??

[@NickWebb-lc6ry]

I like how he went from overwhelmed and nervous to killing it though. Sleep Token sounds amazing.

[@BouseFeenuxTV]

I loved watching him realize that he did great when he heard the full song.

[@Just_JoshE]

This dude needs to be a metal session drummer, like right now. That was incredible

[@LintBisquick]

I guess hes officially in Suicidal Tendencies?

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@LintBisquick Yeah, he needs to be _INSTITUTIONALIZED!_

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

Hear hear!!!

[@ininama5761]

@@LintBisquick yaap when i search his name, his channel upload drumcam with Suicidal Tendencies. That was great!!

[@heliooliveira6665]

He is actully drummimg for Sepultura.

[@Agilities847]

I'd actually never heard Sleep Token before this, and now I've had them on repeat for the past couple of days. "Take Me Back To Eden" has especially been great to listen to.

[@AyyFuji]

Welcome to the cult of Worship haha.

[@DrowninGGaming]

I got hung up on that song for ages too!! Check out Alkaline, awesome song and brilliant music video too!

[@rcash001]

One of my friends showed me take me back to Eden and granite. I’ve been hooked since

[@psylocybanana7276]

That's about to be me right now

[@tylerhoude3]

Make sure you listen to all 3 albums and really pay attention. You’ll be blown away but how it all plays together

[@danielmetcalfe5589]

Greyson might be the most versatile drummer I’ve seen in decades. He’s a throwback. Pick a style, pick a genre, he can play it. Insane talent, insane work ethic. This is what it looks like when a savant has an obsessive work ethic. It’s unbelievable to witness.

[@jahdaiseelt2.095]

The double bass is actually hypnotizing. He made the hypnotizing part of the song actually hypnotize, damnnn

[@therockstarbarber68]

Was in a trance

[@TomYFaitToute]

That video made me discover Sleep Token. Never heard of them and now i am hooked. That guy fucking delivered, this was really amazing.

[@haloedge2829]

Oh, I'd love to relive those first time listens! My first time was when Will Ramos from Lorna Shore covered this very song. 😅

[@CarlosCruz_cc]

Welcome aboard the Sleep Token train! Brace yourself, it's a hell of a ride!!

[@Eric-cj8sb]

About to do a dive into them now due to this vid as well.

[@MooseN7]

@@haloedge2829Same!

[@carlosmarquardt5085]

Same for me now I’m a big fan of them

[@myleneguillaume5807]

He added kind of a punkish metal nervousness to the song which is more on the goth dark side. It gives a whole other vibe to the song. I am no drummer but a big sleep token fan and this was really impressive. They should show it to II.

[@froggie1]

I agree with you 100%! Greyson gave it a totally different undercut and it feels more urgent, but it most certainly wasn't out of place. This was a fantastic offering. I think II would be proud.

[@elliottnewman9736]

Indeed, basically made it a HIM song and I'm not mad about it 😅

[@mosheyuval350]

I'm sure II saw it in his underwear while chilling on his sofa bed

[@rockonileva]

Perhaps II already saw this and maybe he has already commented here...

[@El.Sasquatcho69]

It really made sleep token sound more in line with classical but metal. Im not sure what they are considered now they are an odd band compared to a lot of others. They do their thing beautifully.

[@danieldepaula523]

Im so happy at this moment having this wonderful younger drummer playing Sepultura. Hes insane. One more drummer being a star. Greetings from Brazil

[@DJEzraLive]

I'd never heard of Greyson before, but im a huge fan now! Great attitude, super talented and handled the challenge like a pro! So badass :)

[@Metalmaniacsmi]

He drums for Sepultura..atm at least.

[@DJEzraLive]

@@Metalmaniacsmi That makes sense, he'd be a great fit for them too!

[@Metalmaniacsmi]

@@DJEzraLive he is. Great drummer.

[@tommystratpaul]

I’m not even a drummer, but this is some of the most enjoyable music content on KZbin by FAR! Much love from a guitar player from Norway 🇳🇴

[@Checkmate777]

Same. I wish they would upload them more often.

[@interstaticesp88]

I love the double time he did. It’s crazy how both versions sound “right”.

[@dmytroa1718]

not at all

[@Erosvianarocha2608]

It's because they're both right!

[@reshpeck]

It was pretty close

[@adamore8371]

The flow and interpretation, what a journey! Loving double bass drumming so much, added another layer of possibilities here!

[@electriclyfried7538]

Please… please… please… more Greyson Nekrutman on these. I honestly loved his take of that sleep token song. That was so bad ass, kid is so crisp he’s like fresh fucking laundry out of the dryer

[@wesselburger4532]

Could watch endless videos of this guy

[@bryanharrison3889]

GREAT job.... Greyson did basically a "double-time" interpretation of the song.... and it fit quite well. It gave the song a whole different feel...

[@Kalebsweeten]

This is incredible. That sped up tempo gave the song a completely different vibe.

[@maximuslongrod6361]

tempo didn't change though, the frequency of the snare did, he did full time instead of half time

[@Gilescowdemdem]

​@darkmetal825snowflake triggered as usual

[@shappenzmcgee126]

@darkmetal825 what a crybaby. bro probably cant even play drums and is making fun of a beast of a drummer. such a sad life

[@Kalebsweeten]

@@maximuslongrod6361 I’m not musically literate so thanks for the clarification lol.

[@te_lo_sico2105]

@darkmetal825GaRbAgE vIbE 😂 who hurt you bruh ?

[@benlarson8263]

Greyson absolutely owned that song. I love that even when he was unsure and the choices were different than the original, he played it like HE was driving the song vs just another element in the mix. So freakin cool. The confidence to just make a decision and own it is what made it work.

[@gweilojohn]

That he can make a pretty standard jazz kit sound this heavy is a feat in itself.

[@reshpeck]

Not only a pretty standard kit, but it was also pretty close

[@ЕвгенийКонаков-я1в]

Coz he a jazzmasta Kid)

[@LiveLaughToasterBath69]

​@@reshpeckthat gave me a chuckle.

[@jeremypreston5009]

Reminds me of Josh Eppard from coheed and Cambria, playing full on prog rock on a super minimal kit

[@DavidPalfreyman]

That kit just got absolutely sacrificed to Sleep. Grayson gave it 100. Such a weapon. Full noise and full respect.

[@damiengrief]

This is awesome. I'm a huge Sleep Token fan and didn't expect something like this. Greyson's drum arrangement was really cool to hear. Made the song feel totally different and not in a bad way. Way to go!

[@tyrant351]

made it feel very like, nu-metal, a little thrashy, but very in line with some of the early 00s greats like Linkin Park with that breakbeat style.

[@RamasesB]

Don't be so hard on yourself. He did a great job drumming. I loved this. My favorite band.

[@heretosupport1337]

Its so crazy how the drums give the song a completly different vibe

[@doyoulikecrystalgel]

His groove during the verses is so good. SO GOOD. It’s groovy af. You can really hear and see the Jazz shine.

[@yangerjamir0906]

I know naught about drumming, but the more I listen to drumming, those with jazz backgrounds appears to be more adaptable to any genre and sounds more groovy.

[@morsumbra9692]

Thank you for not evening out all the bass drum kicks. Hearing the fluctuations in footing really shows how hard he's going, the precision control he gets. Truly great recording, drumming, and video production. Truly a great series! Honestly would love a "how we do these" tour when its later in its lifespan

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

His jazz roots are showing.

[@felixcruz9200]

The drums are black and blue after that brutal beating. Great job.

[@ajwilson1985]

Don’t worry Greyson KZbin does not think you suck lol YOU ARE A LEGEND!

[@mikeymartinez8677]

😢😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😊😮🎉😢😮🎉😮

[@jruthnam]

This is legit one of the best videos on the channel I’ve watched. Grayson just got into it, and pushed it so hard I couldn’t turn away. Unbelievable!! What a legend

[@KannonGordon-p2c]

Greyson is such a beast at these blind plays! He killed it!. I am convinced there is nothing Greyson can’t do. Incredible skill!!!.

[@sirgecko666]

This was so impressive.

[@aznbanana00]

I sincerely hope II sees this and appreciates his creativity and chops to pull this off. Insane talent.

[@bgdragon99]

He killed the double bass pedals... I didn't know who this Greyson guy was going into the video, but I'm officially a fan now.

[@jtex1013]

the double bass work at the end of his take was OUTRAGEOUS. So awesome!

[@iamjeramy]

he was hitting doubles on both drums for so long! that was crazy

[@richardojeda2124]

They don’t call him Greyson “Pretty Close” Nekrutman for nothing… Great drummer!

[@llChrisTjll]

I love how stumped Greyson was...and then he killed it. It's so cool how drum parts can actually be SO CLOSE but still completely different & give the song a different feel.

[@zilla82]

My man killed that. I've never heard of him before and have 100% props and respect

[@gunnarjohnson9369]

Grayson is insane, incredibly talented

[@enamlennahc1701]

Watch him play jazz. It’s insane.

[@Dudesidabe]

Having to learn this without II's track is wild. MAJOR props to him for picking out the intricacies, and the hi-hat work.

[@gualt420]

he didn’t learn shit lmao. all intuition

[@shappenzmcgee126]

@darkmetal825 what a crybaby. bro probably cant even play drums and is making fun of a beast of a drummer. such a sad life

[@sesh517]

​@darkmetal825you going to every comment that praises Greyson to tear him down is beyond pathetic. Touch some grass.

[@nowimpanickin7167]

@darkmetal825that’s… the point of this series?

[@emergentform1188]

Holy crap. His range of motion is insane, and soooo creative. I didn't even know he played non-jazz stuff. Absolute legend and still just a baby.

[@Mr_jz_12]

He's currently playing with suicidal tendencies. Dude can play anything.

[@emergentform1188]

@@Mr_jz_12 Wild, didn't know that, thanks for letting me know dude, rock on!

[@Kajaah117]

Right?! I mostly knew him as a jazz drummer myself, but he now plays for Suicidal Tendencies of all bands! He's just a world class musician through and through.

[@user-ss4it9cs4v]

@@Mr_jz_12Him and Ben Weinman are in the same band now?? That’s so sick!

[@ViciousTuna2012]

Being proficient at jazz kinda lends itself to being able to play a plethora of modern music, considering so much of modern music evolved out of jazz. Yeah techniques have changed a lot but not as much as some may think.

[@ayuwaza]

This is amazing holy shit. I dont know the first thing about drumming but im just blown away this dude is so talented and passionate!!!

[@TheMimiVanStutguart]

This guy can play ANYTHING. I’ve seen him play jazz, R&B, heavy metal. It’s all freaking perfect

[@nidhishshivashankar4885]

This is absolutely outrageous, phew. He really deeply understood the structure of the song and brought his own energy to it. I’m grinning

[@mountieman18]

That kick pattern starting at ~7:49 is just lovely.

[@danwilliams6776]

Watched this when it first came out. Watching it again all this time later, jeez Greyson, this is incredible.

[@kiddster2112]

I don't know this tune at all, but I think making Greyson angry and off-balance really helped how he interpreted the drum part. The music calls for undisciplined edginess, which Greyson delivered in spades, although in the practice room I bet he's the most disciplined player alive. I love an emotional performance, and I certainly got one here!

[@gloomygloomstalker3878]

It’s so funny reading this knowing that II has an absolute blast drumming always looks like he’s having the time of his life even on the darker songs

[@DeadDad1]

Oh Drumeo, you have created a problem. This video is going to be extremely difficult to top and Greyson is absolutely outstanding! Such an excellent drummer. Thank you Drumeo, you knocked this one out of the park and then some!

[@jakegaming818]

Greyson absolutely murdered the track. Tbh i prefer his interpretation more than the original... a jazz drummer?? Boy went hard AF! Hats off to you sir

[@fredericobreyner6507]

Way better than the original one!

[@Metr0Ciity]

It was really good and impressive but let’s relax a little lol

[@Sherlockbones00]

​@@Metr0Ciityno shit lol

[@ninagall7500]

Jazz drummers go hard like that

[@ccmayhem7549]

Jazz isn't "light" music. It's just not the same as metal.

[@jamesparker6447]

Drumeo this put me on to Sleep Token, I am SO grateful, the content you put out is of outstanding quality, and Greyson absolutely killed it! Right after this I watched II's interview. Thank you, thank you. Thank you.

[@touchstoneaf]

I love how intuitive he is here. This one is one of my favorites on this channel, because he got the feel of an unusual band's music and really just figured it out flawlessly, and that is awesome.

[@leonoliverrmusic]

Watch the video once more and focus solely on Greyson's hi-hats. It's like he speaks through them, there's a level of expression in his strikes. Mesmerizing as always!

[@CommunionisHoly1989]

Dude absolutley killed himself trying to get the parts down the way he thought they'd work. What a beast.

[@neptuned4746]

I'm not a drummer nor do I get into certain drummers or anything like that, but this dude had me on the edge of my seat just going "GET IT!!" This kid is easily one of the sickest drummers I've ever heard in my life. It's not about the speed or technical level, he has something about him that just causes buzzing sensation all through out. I'm now a for the first time in my life a fan of a drummer.. Awesome dude you killed it.

[@JoJo-zd2kr]

This is not embarrassing at all, for someone that hasn’t listened to this band or this song, Grayson did an amazing job, he is for sure a talented musician!

[@James-tv2en]

i appreciate how humble this dude is bc his first try was amazing. he said "not yet" and proceeded to keep getting better. amazing

[@OverRun666]

from someone who’s not a drummer but admires the art. sometimes I don’t realise how much stamina & endurance people have to apply to their drumming. I mean his facial expressions sum it up for me how much effort is being applied

[@tabithacattbooks]

He's so humble, and yet he was making all these awesome creative choices!

[@indiecalms]

The hi-hat grooves are off the chain! Greyson never disappoints!

[@fakename503]

I'm going to start listening to Sleep Token after this. I feel like anytime I hear this song, I'm going to be disappointed that isn't in the song. That's a crazy sound to add to a desolate feeling melody. Has a Zen like quality or some shi.

[@crazy_ninja_force5225]

I feel like drummers dont get the recognitian they all deserve. They are litterally the heart of all music.

[@skechyassmofo]

An analogy I use is they are the 'spine' or backbone of a band, holding everything together

[@marceloramosdefreitas4847]

This drummer is a monster. He is very talented musician 🎉

[@surfrchk3]

I think he may be a new favorite drummer to watch! Love the faces all drummers make!