HE'S THE GREATEST DRUMMER ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ethanstittle5FDP]

Being a drummer a lot of it does come in the form of muscle memory, once you learn your kit and the song you could play any song blindfolded.

[@tylersays-]

100

[@coldblade666]

Was just going to say this. Relating it to gaming, you know where all the buttons on your controller are at without looking at them, and you know what each of them does, what sequence to press them in, etc... intuitively. The human brain is pretty amazing at adapting to, and learning skills. I used to play drums many years ago, I'm learning to play guitar now, and I also used to compete in speedcubing (Rubix cubes). All of it is pattern recognition and muscle memory. Failing to not sound cliche, all it takes is PRACTICE.

[@Inv1ns1bl]

he could probably barely see out if the mask either

[@sauravbahuguna3186]

I concur!

[@thenuppy]

Tempo is never muscle memory though. As a drummer, if a drummer can hold tempo perfect like that, I'm seriously impressed.

[@mikeprentice68]

Alex, if you enjoyed this, Tool have a drum cam of their drummer performing Pneuma live. It's staggering to watch, especially since the beat isn't a normal 1,2,3,4

[@bigbrownie7]

Danny Carey is literally the best drummer.

[@joshualong6732]

this is a must watch!

[@carmenfringer4740]

Yes, I fully agree with you on Danny Carey. The breakdown in the video is absolutely amazing.

[@MadPata]

oyeha! thats one of the kinde drummer, check it out!

[@adanibo]

​@@bigbrownie7Danny Carey, Gavin Harrison, Mario Duplantier, Thomas Haake, Gene Hoglan. Probly the current top 5 drummers in my eyes

[@spreadable284]

You mentioned him using his fingers to play consecutive fast notes. As a drummer I can say you are absolutely on the mark here. Drummers use many techniques when playing, but finger control and utilising as much finger motion with as little wrist movement as possible is essential for playing fast and maintaining stamina.

[@spreadable284]

and to answer your question about our mind when playing. there is a lot happening at once so its almost impossible to think of what you are playing, most of our playing comes from muscle memory, and knowing parts back to front. usually the only time I think of what to play is in terms of structure, e.g knowing what part of the song you are approaching.

[@Iamno12u]

I second this for the most part. I think about specific beats/rhythms and fills when writing the piece, but once it is written, it is all structure, groove, and feel.

[@ruiformi]

El Estepario Siberiano is the beastliest drummer alive 🤘

[@stevetheaxe]

Yep. Someone had to say it.

[@JayReau]

I came here to say the same thing.

[@player_none]

Facts! Dude is a goddamn machine

[@BillWood2791]

He's untouchable.... with the largest drumming page on KZbin.

[@bryancorvera9684]

Jay is an impressive drummer for sure, but Estepario Siberiano can play every slipknot song absolutely no problem. He is just way ahead Jay

[@cameron9292]

Jay makes it look so easy, but to play those amount of notes, at that bpm, with those tempo switchups, and not miss a single beat, it's insane

[@blainelewis4378]

Well, you have to remember that he did write the drums for the song.

[@DaP84]

Some of the rapid short snare fills sounded a bit butchered though

[@Nichaos999]

that BPM is that reaaaal hard part

[@picax8398]

@@blainelewis4378 makes it easier, but not flat out easy

[@stephenneil9345]

His bpm isn't that fast people. At best feet is 180bpm. That's because he uses his whole leg which takes a lot of energy. It's why so many other metal drummers use ankle,heel to toe or swivel techniques. Shoes have nothing to do with it. It's all technique.

[@germandude4685]

drummer here...since i started drumming with the age of 14 i always wear skating shoes :) and to be a bit more preciselly i like the ones with a wide front sole^^ and to your other question...a drummer's mind (im pretty sure you can say a musicians mind) is working with a lot of muscle-mind memory...you practice grooves or rudiments when your alone in your room...maybe you try to cover some songs and the more confident you become you bring your own beats in your own songs...at the end of the day its like growing as a human...you start to walk (basic 4/4 tact) then you watch wath other people do and learn from them (rudiments) and then the time will come when you start to find your own way (nice poly rythm/jazz/metal etc.)...and when you have choosen your path you can play songs that fit you and your style pretty easy/good...im a metal drummer and when it comes to metalcore i know what to do...but dont ask me about jazz...that shit is to crazy :D

[@ljohnson9988]

Jay's dad is Max Weinberg, who was the drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street band for years, and was the bandleader on Late Night With Conan O'Brien.

[@pereforner3911]

He still is the drummer for the E Street Band!

[@andreashakestad9013]

You should see the duet Max and Jay are having. That's an awesome piece of drumming right there. I love that video, it's so wholesome 😁🤘🏻

[@andreashakestad9013]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYibZ4mobqqhncksi=zEeQ_3mtCt21pwNg

[@frankhermansen243]

Jay was stand in on a Springsteen tour in a young age

[@user-vg5kh2cf1b]

I saw Jay Weinberg live with Slipknot last June, then a week later I saw Max Weinberg live with Bruce Springsteen in Germany 😂

[@tonys.7072]

To answer your question at around 4:00, 10 years of drumming has gotten me to a point of learning a song, playing it a few times through, and as I memorize the song, I can memorize the drum parts without even putting it on the kit. Once I’m able to but it on the kit, then it’s just repetition until you don’t even have to think about it. At Jay’s level, he may be thinking about different “parts” of the song, but by no means the individual notes. It’s a habit built, and takes a lot of time. For me, my kick drum goes autopilot for the most part, and I rarely think about it while playing. It’s fun. Hope you keep progressing man! I’d love to see you killing it behind the kit someday!

[@benjaminburton2082]

He’s unreal. Love that he grew up a fan and his dad is a legend too. Love the channel Alex!

[@TheTimeCop1]

This is awesome. Also check out the drum cam of the Lorna Shore drummer doing Sun//Eater or something. That's also insanity in motion! And as you may know, Jay's father is Springsteen's drummer, so he kinda grew up with it (although it did not play that much of a central role in his home-life, he did see his father on a few shows when he was a kid).

[@Saimeren]

The whole finger thing helps when you have a drum head to bounce the stick off of. The stick doesn't bounce very well when you're drumming on your desk or your knee. But when it hits a drum head it'll bounce back up and then you just use your finger tips to bounce it back down. It's one motion against a drum as opposed to two motions against a surface that doesn't cause the bounce.

[@igorpodemski9596]

4:00 100% practice and muscle memory. I've been a drummer my whole life.

[@jordanstrang8056]

100% Agreed! As a Drummer myself I completely agree with this! It also helps if you've listened to the songs and drum parts enough that you've memorised them. I can't read music, I don't understand tab but if you tell me to go and learn a song from ear on the kit, I can definitely do it

[@igorpodemski9596]

@@jordanstrang8056 Exactly me too.

[@black4pienus]

I play jembé and practice and muscle memory sounds right for that too. And if you think too much about what you're doing, you F up. lol. But you also need a sense a rhythm. I know people that don't have that and they can practice until the cows go home and never get it.

[@LordBaktor]

@@black4pienus I disagree, I started playing drums with zero sense of rhythm and managed to improve it greatly with consistent practice. Everything can be improved by practicing.

[@moedragon]

^THIS!

[@pengu698]

This man has to see the eyeless joey jordison intro live!

[@terryosborne272]

I still think Joey is one of the Best ever. Well missed to R.I.P Joey.

[@pengu698]

@@terryosborne272 yea what a legend, he will be missed!

[@guymanson1626]

Hey man I've been a drummer for 9 years and I can tell you, air drumming is a very good way to get into drums. I learned by taking a few lessons then watching a shit ton of drum covers, and listening for the different parts of a drum set in songs so I know how they're used. If you wanna get into drums, picking up a used drum set, buying some entry level cymbals, and playing some basic songs are a great way to start. It's never to late to start learning, and if you wanna get as good as him, then learning the same songs that he plays is a good idea! And btw your air drumming actually looked pretty natural :)

[@zleggitt1989]

There's so many great drummers out there.

[@TheJokesterSCR]

Been drumming for 23 years and playing extreme metal for almost 20 of those years. It's muscle memory. We create patterns while writing drums, and we memorize the patterns and what order they go in through repetition. I've written and recorded a lot of songs back in 2007-2008 that I haven't played since then and I can jump on my kit and still play them without having to even really think much about it. Once you've memorized a pattern and have done it hundreds if not thousands of times, you will probably never forget it.

[@OwenAlec]

Thank you so much for shining a light on the hard work us drummers do! It's something that does seem to get overlooked! Some other drummers you NEED to check out are Alex Bent (Trivium), Luke Holland, Adam Janzi (VOLA) and Ray Hearne (Haken). All the best dude 🤘

[@sourkat45]

Luke Holland is an animal. Chris Turner (Oceans Ate Alaska) is also incredible. And the drummer that really got me into polyrhythms Morgan Rose (Sevendust).

[@LordVader66]

Daney Carey, Vinnie Paul, The Rev are some of my fav drummers all time

[@ThreeD243]

There's a video on youtube of Joey Jordison Drum Solo in the studio that is insane to see.

[@Defensive_Wounds]

1:25 - I drum barefoot! Alex, I first started drumming aged 35 in 2011, you are not leaving it too late!

[@o0Donuts0o]

The drums sound so good because it’s taken from the mixing desk and based on the tightness, also processed quite a bit as there’s no boom. That and the boy is the child of Jay Weinberg, one of the greats.

[@pedropinto7697]

drumming is an intense practicing of muscle memory, and then it comes naturally, but it´s not easy in the beginning.

[@georgedorrin8403]

Danny Carey of Tool is another insane drummer. His polyrhythms, fills and solos are mind blowing.

[@batman1169]

Right answer!! This dude is a tool after reading the headlines and went to the comments! haah

[@markdraine3571]

Yup, Paola , Kansas's own ..

[@LordOrochimaru_]

Danny Carey is like 3 leagues above Jay Weinberg or even more.

[@Rob_0_Pierce]

Mic’ing the drums from inside is insanely smart. Gives it that massive boom. Whitechapel’s old drummer did that and it sounded like canons going off every time he smacked the toms.

[@LLF1234]

Or you go full Eloy Casagrande style a few miles away from the drums with the only mic you have

[@thestew57]

Got to see him perform with his dad at Guitar Center Drum Off while I was still there... Absolutely amazing to see them battle against each other. If you get a chance to check it out, you will be greatly surprised.

[@matt1448]

As someone who drummed a bit as a kid, lost it for years, then tried to pick it back up in my mid-30's, I can tell you that yes while it's possible that you can become a very solid drummer after many years of practice (and probably even get to the level of being able to record a passable cover of this song), it is INFINITELY easier to develop drumming skills when you are a kid since a young brain is more malleable when it comes to learning skills. Re-learning things like limb independence, stick control, etc took 10x longer the 2nd time around when my brain had already become a stubborn old bastard. It's also easier to practice for hours on end when you're young and don't have the typical commitments of adult life. There's days I wanted to throw in the towel but eventually got back to a level where it was enjoyable. Also more drum reactions plz :)

[@alexbarie4812]

Music is for everyone Alex. Never too late to start. Drums guitar piano, all of it. The world is your oyster. Rock on 🤘🏼

[@drsmith1231]

@alexbarie4812 Facts!

[@hextatik_sound]

I started playing and taking lessons for clarinet when I was like 35 years old. Before that I never took any lessons for any instrument, I just played them. That was one the best choices in my adult life.

[@bizzmoneyb]

its the feet and hands doing different things that disqualifies me as drummer.

[@Obscur888]

Practice, practice and even more practice! The way i learned was by starting with rock band like Def Leppard, Poison, Bon Jovi, etc... Then when i considered that i was as good if not better then the band drummer, i would crank it up with bands like Faith No More, Metallica, Guns & ROses, so on and on that you reach the hardest like Slayer, System of a Dawn, Slipknot and such.

[@sawyersaucetm]

I've always worn Vans when I play the drums. They're so lightweight so I can be able to do the fast double kicks. Hope you keep playing the drums, they're super fun!

[@AsWeBurnOfficial]

Drummers are out of this world. I can barely talk and walk at the same time

[@tylersays-]

Then you might be a drummer

[@AsWeBurnOfficial]

@@tylersays- daamn

[@jordanbrown6501]

Jay’s drum tech needs a raise those toms are sounding next level. Loving the tone they have on those rack/floor toms

[@angielee6125]

Hey Alex, check out El Estepario Siberiano playing a slipknot tune with one hand (as requested by slipknot) 😁😘

[@TheDeathtoinvader0]

As a drummer myself, and to echo what a few others have said, a lot is muscle memory. One of the best things I learned when I was taking lessons was when I was trying to really figure out double kick. My drum teacher imparted the best wisdom. He said, "get your feet going at a comfortable tempo, and then completely forget about your lower half." That's always stuck with me and something that I, and probably a lot of other metal drummers do unconsciously, when playing double kick. You just start on that 1, and then just go, and focus only up top.

[@_jaber1]

The way he moves his feet, so fast... yet he truly looks like he missed legs day for his entire life. Amazing!

[@zachsutton6195]

Im big into movies and i have massive respect for the composers. Having to pick the exact music or even just specific notes for one scene alone cant be easy.

[@BLIGHTandDECAY.86]

Disasterpieces had a great drum-cam feature on the DVD showing off Joey's talent. Also jay is great but if you want to see talent check out buddy rich, his solos are amazing in my opinion. Also a few of my favorite drummers and maybe some videos to consider. In no particular order Danny Carry -Tool Chris Adler - Lamb of God Dave Grohl - Nirvana / foo fighters Niel Peart - Rush Bill Ward - Black Sabbath Travis Barker - blink 182 Josh Freese - A Perfect Circle / Nine Inch Nails

[@davedronski7749]

The reason it looks so effortless is because he has perfect technique. The best drummers can play blast beats at lightning speeds and look relaxed as hell!

[@theparamorememo]

Jay is one of the main reasons I picked up drumming. Hopefully one day I can play his stuff cause right now it’s too damn hard 😭

[@petergrejtak8418]

Dude, I learned by ear I have to say my mindset is like a metronome drumming i’m 41 I’ve been playing since I was seven to me, it’s having the same song stuck in your head over and over and over

[@jairajsingh3896]

Jay is great....but no one moves like joey i have never seen a drummer with inhuman movements ❤

[@timlecompte8528]

Austin Archey, pain remains trilogy, 20 minutes of insane drums

[@Bmcclain620]

For me personally, the parts themselves are muscle memory, but I’m thinking about the songs structure, when the verse ends into the chorus, etc.

[@thejuniorseas7683]

Having watched Drumeo videos the past few weeks, it's cool watching drummers do what's called "active listening". Essentially they listen to the song to know its structure and tempos, and then from their use what they learned over the years to try to recreate the drum track in the song. It's so cool to watch drummers in their element!

[@kevinhampton6986]

It's a combination of natural ability/talent and a lot of work. I've been told by accomplished drummers that you can learn and get to a reasonably good level fairly quickly if you have some aptitude and are willing to spend the time on it. Taking it to higher levels takes a lot more time.

[@MH_thesimsfreeplay667]

Jay is without a doubt a great drummer. But could you please do a reaction of Eloy Casagrande, this guy is amazing too. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@bizzmoneyb]

you have to remember that Jay and others have been playing HOURS PER DAY for 15-20+ years. they say if you put 10,000 hours into something, you can master it.

[@carmenfringer4740]

I'm amazed by drummers. Jay and Danny from TooL totally blow my mind.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Wrong. Thomas lang is much better than Carey

[@SIRebrum]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 Tomas Haake

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@@SIRebrum Lang would annihilate him just with his feet.

[@ddevil4980]

Yes as a drummer. We're not thinking of what we're playing but two or 3 or even 4 measures ahead waiting for different changes and fills that are important. Also a study was done that proves drummers brains just work differently.

[@ethanfowler1752]

Jay Weinberg/Joey Jordison, Mario Duplantier and Danney Carey are imo the best HEAVY Metal drummers of all time

[@Wernershnitzl]

It’s kind of criminal Mario Duplantier isn’t mentioned nearly as much as the others, considering he’s arguably the best one out there.

[@LordOrochimaru_]

@@Wernershnitzl Yeah true, Mario is in a complete other league than Jay Weinberg. Mario is really one of the 0.001% Top Drummers, and Jay is not even close to that.

[@christiancorey4298]

Alex, when you were talking about Jay's technique you were almost close to doing it. It's a finger technique where your index and thumb lightly hold the stick acting like a fulcrum while middle, ring, and pinkie fingers move the butt end of the stick up and when the head of the stick hits the pad it bounces back. It's used in a lot of heavy blast beats so you aren't using all arm technique which helps to keep stamina up for those long shows/sets.

[@TehZombish]

Drummers are crazy man. Another AMAZING drum cam, besides of course the Pneuma one from Tool, is Slaughter to Prevail Demolisher drum cam. that guy is not human. If you get a chance, check it out

[@punkdoggo211]

I like drumming in my Converse Chuck Taylors

[@tylersays-]

El Estepario Siberiano can do this one handed 🤐

[@reaganlam9724]

Drummer here. When you first start out, yes, limb coordination is a tough obstacle to overcome. Eventually, with practice, different rhythms come to you like second nature. Your brain and body learn to count out the beats you're playing to keep in time with the music. If you're looking more more drum-focused videos to react to, Danny Carey from Tool has one for "Pneuma", as others have mentioned. Some of my other favorites include Gavin Harrison playing "Anaesthetize", and Mike Portnoy playing "Panic Attack" or "The Great Debate".

[@AdolfoD]

I mean, there are people who start at such a young age and also have the gift for it, like Jay. But maybe with a lot of serious practice, reaching a level to be able to play this song could be attainable in 5 to 8 years. Also, if you want to check out another drummer, it would be nice if you could take a look at El Estepario Siberiano's one-handed drum covers or just normal two-handed ones 😄 He's awesome!

[@darkjester3391]

GODS!!!!! GIFT!!!!!!!! But also he's looking and listening to the other members waiting on his cue to do his thing.. I will say i did practise drums for a bit and i found its in the wrist and fingers.. like opening your palm and quickly tightening it again while you flick with your wrist. Great reaction.

[@darkjester3391]

I don't use social media and don't have a phone, I am busy writting a lot and don't like distractions, But if you listen to slow songs with drum beats learn the rhythm of the song and anticipate where the drum's beats come in, Its odd but i learned more doing that than actually learning lol But when you listen to bands like Skillit, Emphatic, Metalica, Slipnot and others you get a good selection of where the drum's kick in, I enjoy Babymetal Karate drum beat, Though everything about that song is prety good even if i don't understand what the hell they are saying lol Good luck.

[@cjducote207]

Awesomeness!!! Sorry but Neil Peart is & was The G.O.A.T. on drums!!! Keep On Rocking 🤘😈

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

When Alex said to name one, that's who came to my mind first

[@cjducote207]

@@salvatorebaleno9807 I did. I texted Neil Peart

[@katemarr1984]

It's weird in the way that makes you awesome Alex! I'm here for it. Also "dirt squirrel " 😂😂😂😂😂

[@stefansmit4735]

some people are born with a talent.. Jay is born to play the drums. Not many people will be able to play like that

[@joeplem5329]

Jay is easily in my top 5 best/favorite drummers and seeing him live was incredible.

[@kraigwilford8119]

While Jay is pretty good, no one will be better than Joey.

[@prodigalbrock]

Jay technically buries Joey. Joey was more speed still insanely but Jay on a technical level can play any style and things like that.

[@kwantoon]

@@prodigalbrock Jay is a great drummer, but he doesn't bury Joey on a technical level. Let's not forget that Jay's father is responsible for him even playing to begin with, Joey started out banging on pots and pans and was 100% self made. I'm not bagging on Jay because there's no denying his abilities, but he sort of had an advantage when it comes to his craft. Joey might not have been the most technical drummer, but he was a powerful, rock steady and energetic drummer that made Slipknot possible. I seen Slipknot just before they exploded and I remember after the concert the one thing that stuck out to me was Joey's playing. Despite the insanity of their stage presence, masks and 9 guys on stage, it was the one behind the drums that blew me away. Slipknot was never the same for me after losing Paul and then Joey, frankly I lost all respect for them after the way they handled the situation with Joey. However, for the sake of the music Jay is doing a good job and we was probably the best choice to fill Joey's shoes.

[@85ddrummer]

Joey had speed, that was it, he wasn’t creative at all. And far from the greatest drummer

[@kwantoon]

@@85ddrummer Opinions, everyone’s entitled to theirs

[@joaosmoreira]

opinions 😁but for me Jay is WAAAAAAAAY BETTER than Joey 🤘

[@jacobtitius]

as a drummer ... yes you don't think when playing drum's you just play🤟🤟🥁🥁🥁

[@larsalghul3275]

Danny Carrey is the best drummer alive❗

[@giacomo2836]

Mario form Gojira? Brann from Mastodon? tough fight

[@chaosjc08]

I think I agree with you but this dude is awesome too!

[@VirgoKing89]

There are so many drummers that are amazing (Danny Carey, Mario D., Tomas Haake, Blake Richardson, Matt Garstka to name a few). They are all so different, it’s not a competition. 👍🏽

[@Luxalim]

@@VirgoKing89 Nice shoutout to Blake Richardson! Dude is a machine. He can play full BTBAM albums front to back with hardly any mistakes at all and the drumming is crazy technical.

[@WillyWil08]

For me Alex, once you learn a song, or even something on the spot, you automatically start getting better. Lets just take you and your paradiddles. Lets say you practice them for 3 minutes each day. You're going to start getting better fast, because your brain starts adapting to that movement. So when you're talking about the speed of Jays fills, that's just all within practice and time. The thing is with drums is that when you're going at that speed as in 2:15, you aren't swinging your entire arm while doing that. The stick is more or so bouncing in his hand in a way, because you can't really get that speed with using your entire arm; you'll wear it out. To sum it up, it just takes time and practice and a right method. Jay is a BEAST and I'm happy to see you reacting to him :)

[@laspecialgap8915]

mostly for drumming when ever i play its like I have a sort of preset of drum grooves i can use and then i can adapt them to fit the riff or just change it up however i like

[@BEASTMILITIA1]

His dad is the Famous Max Weinberg who was the Drummer for the Late night with Conan o'brian show, and he was the drummer in Bruce Springsteen's E-street band, soooooo, i'm sure he grew up learning on the best drum kit, and he was taught by one of the best drummers in the world (his father).

[@MoNoATe]

I have been a metal drummer for 22 years. I will tell you its all feeling and muscle memory after the writing process. For me its like my body is doing it and my brain is following along to be sure im doing it right. And yeah you do have to have ”IT” naturally. Good luck!!

[@walpurgisnacht9234]

Can anyone else feel the inevitability of Alex becoming a drum nerd?! Can’t wait lol.

[@MarkSmith82]

When you’re writing a beat, it’s natural more or less. Whatever time signature in you’re in, you go with a general semi basic beat, the fills, the rolls, everything in between is figured out the more you play, and once the beat is written, you’re all set. Then it’s muscle memory.

[@Alex-Grt]

At first they think about it but with time comes that feel for it

[@danielcasimir2018]

Yes. In a few years of practice and intentionality towards the metal genre. You absolutely could get to that speed

[@macncheeseboy1858]

As a drummer, I can say that once you get to a certain level, its all in the fingers. Primarily its good to start with wrist excersizes though. This drummer is insane

[@pseudoko8381]

Love his work. Another drummer for you to check out Alex (though different genre) is Yoshiki from X-Japan

[@aN1njaKyzerz]

great reaction... you should check out El Estepario Siberiano if you are interested in how technical it can get w/ just practice... El Estepario Siberiano is a machine.

[@skoottar]

Sleep Token drum cams. Sebastian Lanser drum cams. Gavin Harrison drum cams. Josh Freese drum cams. All very different styles but precision is elite. Mind blown

[@xeromakescontent]

As a drummer, let me answer the question at 4:05 Yes, a lot of thinking goes into it. It gets easier with time, able to simplify it into essentially fractions. Accuracy is something that is easier at about 120bpm, which is right around the tempo in that song, iirc. Absolutely love Jay and look up to him every fuckin day!

[@curlybearington1734]

Neil Peart (RIP) Drummer for Rush. Often described as "your favorite drummer's favorite drummer"

[@VolBeat2412.]

1:26 With whatever is the shoes brand I'm wearing at the moment 4:00 It's all about practice and muscle memory. Once you learn a song/songs and then you go back to the drum kit, you can play immediately , without too much effort of remember them

[@Smeagol777]

Been drumming for 18 years, no shoes, always socks

[@matixsk8r1]

You need to watch El Estepario Siberiano playing drums to slipknot with one hand.

[@bluewall_mortal]

For the answer to the drumming question, it depends. See when I learn a song and I'm not that good at it, I need to think about what comes next. But when I know the song really well, I just zone out because it just comes naturally.

[@mrskyzear]

as a drummer i've practiced alot of different stuff like fills, rudiments, dynamic control, stamina control etc etc. and when you're behind the kit, sure you're thinking of what you are doing but you already have an archive in the back of your head with stuff you can use so you just pick and choose different stuff in like nano seconds, you dont have time to be like "right left right right left right left left" you already know how to play that so it just happens

[@Iron_Backyard_ChefX83]

You can absolutely get to that level of drumming. Hard work and dedication, you have to put the years in.

[@kreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

Jay's studio drum cam recording for unsainted is even crazier

[@jhonpcs]

It is what it is, we dont understand fully but whe can still enjoy the performance! Great vid.

[@tylerwatts2988]

As a drummer myself, when learning a song or writing a drum part, you do have to think about what you are doing. But once you play a song enough, it is pretty much muscle memory. That's why there are so many stories of musicians playing live sets flawlessly while drunk or high.

[@aaronfisher7159]

His drums are mic’d with internal mics. That’s why it sounds so clear, minimal bleed from other drums or cymbals

[@nickshepley2566]

Drums is muscle memory Those paradiddles you carry the pattern through your kit, build speed over time

[@SwornEnemy27]

Hey Alex, it wouldn't surprise me if others have done this but, I'd be more than happy to talk to about the basics of drums and drumming. Just give me a shout. Also, if drumming is something you're going to persue then don't knock yourself. Everyone has to start from some where mate. I love your videos, keep making this great content.

[@philhazecovers]

As multi-instrumentalist, and a drummer in a past myself, I can tell for sure that drumming is a great way to get into playing music. It will give you an understanding of rhythm as a base of the song, and understanding of songs structure. It is also much easier to learn than the theory of melody-as for any other instrument, especially for a beginner in music. So, if you are thinking about learning how to drum-you absolutely should, because that may be your way into music. But my recomendation is-find a tutor, someone who would guide you through the basics and would be able to explain what to start with. Getting a training pad, or an electric drum kit is a good way to start, but first-get someone who would explain you what to start with. Also, funny thing-I have started my musical journey as a drummer, because I was so inspired with Joey Jordison, that i wanted to become as good as him, so I totally understand what you feel looking at Jay playing and being like-"wtf is going on?? That`s so damn cool!"😁

[@thanos3784]

Jay started teaching himself at age 14, he's 32 now. It helps that his dad is who he is, but he's still amazing.

[@ALEX7DX]

Alex, check out Harper vocalist from England. A nine year old metal vocalist with a voice like a demon!

[@Jskew]

Alex, Alex, Alex. I am a drummer and yes this was excellent. If you want to see the best drummer alive check out El Estepario Siberiano he can play drums like this with one hand and I'm not joking. Most drummers agree he is the groovefather. He has some slipknot covers so check him out. Much love and keep on keepin on J. (A reaction to him would be great!)

[@tylerwatts2988]

Many drummers will use both their fingers and the momentum of hitting the snare because it causes the stick to bounce. That is the key to doing fast fills.

[@TheRealChappie]

Hey Alex, im at the 4:00 minute mark and i want to address some of your questions. I have been drumming since I was 13 years old have had the pleasure of doing a bit of studio work and a bit of touring (not with anybody big before anyone asks) so a few answers: 1. Shoes: When im drumming I tend to rely on something that is comfortable, and can take abuse especially playing metal. DC shoes are my favorite 2. His hands: This is a common misconception with people: For percussionists most of the movement is in the wrists thats how these drum fills get crazy speeds 3. How to play the song and timing: Practice, Practice, More Practice, and oh yea, practice. Just because I was in a band i held a normal civilian job as well, ironically guitar center (not as crazy as you may think) during my lunch breaks id get on an electric kit and practice the songs my band had in our set for any upcoming shows, and that wasn't including the 3 practices a week. Despite not having sat behind a kit or with the band in a few years now, if they called me tomorrow and said 'hey we are playing this ep' i could sit in and after some time warming up to the tempo etc play every song in the set. Its all muscle memory. True story me and the bassist of my former band would play world of warcraft, i would literally be thinking about raid strategies for ice crown (a raid) while playing live. Hope some of this helps. Edit: to your question at 5:24 about getting to that level: Yes, it will take time, it will not happen overnight. But with practice drumming at that level consistently is attainable. Edit #2: At 8:00 you mention trying to take a drink of water and being blasted in the face and that is exactly what is happening. I didn't start playing Metallica 'one' or Slipknot 'People = Shit' the moment i picked up the drum sticks. The first rock song I learned how to play was Queen "Another One Bites the Dust" a few months later it was Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water" a year later was my first attempt at Metallica "Sad but true" and it physically hurt to keep that tempo that long, but i kept going. By my senior year of high school I could reliably play Slipknot, Mudvayne, Korn, Rush, Metallica, and several other bands. Edit #3: Jay Weinberg is a fantastic drummer, but if we're talking technicality or impact in drumming my inspirations are as follows: 1: Buddy Rich 2: Joey Jordison 3: Neil Peart 4: John Bonham 5: Niko McBrain 6: Danny Carey 7: Travis Barker 8: Lars Ulrich 9. Ringo Starr 10. Art Blakey

[@colinfluegel]

Never to late to start! All about learning techniques and patterns. The papradiddle is a great start, I’d add to that the six stroke roll (RllrrL).Playing fast isn’t about muscling it out, it’s about efficiency (technique) and muscle memory. You’ve got this dude! Check some tutorials on proper stick grip and posture to start off strong. Those are hard to fix later.

[@rendrumstv]

Jay is incredible, we all love him!! There's a video of Alex Bent playing "The Catstrophist" by Trivium in the studio and it's insane!! You'll be mind blown!!

[@christopherpeters6365]

Just glad you are alright my dude, wasn't sure if you were in Maui or not; aloha brother😎🤙🤙

[@danilomladenovic9314]

Check out Sleep Token drummer II playing Alkaline

[@andyconnrock]

Alex, I am not a drummer, however I've played with drummers of insane calibers. They usually have said their mind is 3-4 steps ahead of their bodies