Hellhammer talks about technique

[@toprak3479]

Turned up the volume high to hear what he was saying only to get erraped by a snare drum.

[@HeroSword_P]

LOL

[@nachotenachote9174]

You are not alone...

[@jacklaplante4143]

Hahahahaha sameeeeee 🤣

[@demon_damion4555]

Lmao I did it too…

[@ForcesOfOdin]

What makes Hellhammer my favorite drummer isn't his technical proficiency, for which there are many superiors in the drumming world. Hellhammer is my favorite drummer for his unique artistic flair. Listen to De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas.His drumming contributes to and enhances the songs in a nonlinear additive way. His contribution to the album couldn't be removed without literally ruining the album. His playing stands out, and best of all it is SURPRISING. I love the extra notes that he mixes into his playing making a chorus feel organic, changing with each cycle. It's through the artistry of drumming that Hellhammer has earned the legendary status. He's a genius.

[@richardaaron4454]

You are absolutely right about De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas and surely no one can deny the drum production on that album. I mean I remember everyone on the internet asking what heads was he using, etc... I however am even more amazed by his work in the Arcturus albums La Masquerade Infernale and The Sham Mirrors, especially La Masquerade Infernale, I consider it to most likely be my favorite album of all time. It's so avant-garde and bizarre that it is barely metal enough to still be in the metal genre except for a few instances. Hellhammer's playing can be just as elegant and beautiful as it can be fast and powerful yet he retains a fluidity and flow like no other drummer I've yet to see regardless of style. My other favorite living drummers are Marco Minnemann and Gavin Harrison and although they are completely different from Hellhammer, I have no reservations about saying he is equal to them and may even surpass them in versatility. Music is art and not athletics and to me these three drummers are able to do as you said and add to the music, serve the music, while simultaneously playing with the highest technical ability and with tremendous feeling and emotion. Anyone who considers a drummer any less a musician than a guitarist, please learn by watching this man and see how he can compose music equal to any other musician regardless of what instrument they use.

[@Oatmeal_Mann]

He's my favourite too. I haven't heard any better

[@eugenkramaric1173]

Yes of course : )

[@-Vitalis-]

This is where fanboys with a serious lack of talent always fail: not everything in music is about technique. Hellhammer has passion for what he does, he feels music... _magically_ it turns out as true art.

[@i_would_but_i_wont]

I think he makes that album. When I listen to the title song I always get lost in hearing the drums.

[@pineapplepeanuts]

The influence that jazz has had in extreme metal is pretty solid. Hellhammer has just gotten better over time. I remember hearing his performance on Mayhem's "Chimera" album and just being blown away. It's rare for a drummer to continue to improve as he has.

[@ВладимирНикогосов-я9с]

I'll tell you from my feelings. Those drummers who went through the school of jazz (the same Hellhammer and Thrym Thornson) play at a cool level

[@Kshep84]

He's the goat!!! I had the honor meeting him, and he was a gentleman

[@pzkpfw6864]

Hes one of those drummers you can instantly tell on an album that its him. Picked up a Shining cd years ago, had no idea he was on it, but as soon as the drums kicked in it was obvious.

[@NightSide1349]

His drumming on Shining The Eerie Cold is absolutely incredible and next level drumming. Highly underrated Album in my opinion.

[@rupe82]

The drums sound awesome on that album too. So audible and crisp in the mix.

[@DrummerDaddio]

I had the privilege of seeing Hellhammer with Dimmu Borgir ca. the In Sorte Diabole tour. The dude did double strokes on his kicks at something like 290+ bpm. He would be a legend if his career stopped after DMDS, yet he kept on innovating and improving. I don't understand a lick of Norwegian, but it's looks like he's discussing German vs French grip plus some Moeller technique and a little push-pull. He's obviously taking an intellectual approach to the instrument and isn't simply a primal drummer.

[@mcsteifefrise9995]

for me as a jazz drummer, i respect hellhammer the most out of every rock drummers. his cymbal work and accents, especially in dmds is incredibly good.

[@Cuervo47]

Amigo, do you know Darkside from Mgla / Kriegsmaschine? Listen to Exercises In Futility V and VI, With Hearts Toward None VII, Age Of Excuse I and VI by Mgla, as well as Residual Blight by Kriegsmaschine

[@VincentVegardSvart]

@@Cuervo47 there's no competition with Hellhammer

[@Cuervo47]

@@VincentVegardSvart oc there is.

[@NightSide1349]

@@Cuervo47 Not really, Hellhammer was the pioneer with using the cymbals in a way that also adds more depth in extreme music. Hellhammer Pioneered the overall Black Metal Drumming Style. Darkside is good but he didn’t really establish anything new in extreme music.

[@CrazyThatBat]

funny how so many haters here are just criticising hellhammer. he's gonna go down as a legend and all you whinners will be forgotten.

[@elrusolokooooo]

he has so many haters because he's a racist homophobic fucking neo nazi, I love his style and drumming but his personality is shit

[@elrusolokooooo]

plus he's the typical guy who tries too hard to look badass and violent

[@toprak3479]

I like his drumming a lot but saying he's gonna go down as a legend? Also, he doesn't seem to be a great person from what I've heard/read.

[@brianpaulin3300]

Pretzel115 bro that’s literally everyone from the black metal scene

[@miguelcondadoolivar5149]

I get where you are coming from, but your argument is pathetic. Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Madonna and Lil Pump will go down in history as well and that doesn't make them good.

[@1982AntonioC]

So many experts! "Hey, this is not technique, Portnoy, Donati, Mayer, Bozzio...those are!!" Shit, have you ever heard about "personal style" in playing an instrument? Hellhammer is one of the greatest extreme metal drummers ever, shut your fuckin' mouth about him, guys!

[@michaelkonieczny9410]

Spot on man! I'd rather learn shit off hellhammmer than any other artist!!!

[@pelsmann]

ENGLISH TRANSLATION HERE: Part 2. HH: (continued directly from part 1.) Also four-beats as an example. It sounds like shit, but we'll give it a shot in a groove (now the double bass comes in) Guy: Awesome! HH: But the core principle of it is... (then he plays, without telling us xD). Handy when you play slayer-beats (Lombardo style). Guy: This was great, thank you very much! HH: You're most welcome! Me: Hope this helps! \m/

[@eddiemperor]

A Drummer who Likes Jazz is a Drummer of understanding Rhythm. The most Raw version of Drumming. If Hellhammer could play w a Jazz Group..he would be in a Candy Store of creativity but he's a master at his craft.

[@thomasgabrielfischer8969]

Thanks for your comments and sorpport have brought me joy and happiness write me on my email via [e-mail]

[@mrapala]

It's like gravity blast only without the rim as support... amazing!

[@richardedwards9349]

I think he looks like X Pac from D-Generation X

[@musenw8834]

+Richard Edwards especially when he played the chosen legacy with dimmu borgir. 145 bpm 32nd notes.

[@br00t4lbreakdownzfuk]

now all I can think about is Attila croaking "suck it" ...he'd sound like Kane.

[@rafaelmadrid2968]

@@GoatOvaries actually he likes wrestling so, ,maybe he wanted to look as him or just he wanted to have a wrestler appeareance

[@danieldiliddo9066]

I'm fucking crying 😂 he really does though

[@JBAnti]

Hahaha 😂 suck it!

[@WhirlwindDrums]

I like how hellhammer utilizes the moeller stroke to the max. the way he uses the technique just gives a unique sound around the kit making it sound like a very accent in all subdivisions. it's just different from other metal drummers

[@ToastedCigar]

He is such a great player, one of my favourite black metal-drummers for sure. His cymbal-work is impeccable

[@m.a.nathaniel7660]

Quite good technique, very well applied to his choice of drumming ! Nice !

[@TERGENIS]

Hellhammer is a legend. Especially drumming on De Mysteriis. His skills are superior

[@ageispolis746]

The right title is: Hellhammer whispers about technique.

[@christianeasley767]

Love this Jan!!!!! And that’s how you do it 2 beat blast beat or a 3 beat blast speed according to the rhythm of the song.... all that beautiful technique from all of his years in Mayhem!!!! AWESOME!!!!!

[@peevee605]

Hellhammer is one of the best drummers in the world. Bar none.

[@pelsmann]

ENGLISH TRANSLATION HERE: Part 1. (can't fit it all in in one comment. Also, you'll have to figure out when he says what. Maybe the uploader can take this and make on-screen text..) Guy: Could you tell us something about hand technique? HH: Of course. I often use the Mueller technique. Principally you keep your palm facing downwards, and I practise the French grip with my thumbs upwards. You can do triplets.

[@dhimankakati6991]

A master! Years and years of hard work and patience!

[@TheDrumminMan08]

Fair enough, I have heard him play mellower music like Arcturus and his drum parts are pretty cool at times.

[@StikeTacticInterv]

one of the best drummer ever

[@RizzotheRat94]

Very unique, not sure what to think of the style. It feels very sloppy but you can't deny his speed and skill. ❤️

[@hellbentfordrumskirk5095]

I’ve been watching this video over and over to get that Moeller and push/pull (thank you Buddy Rich!!) technique down.

[@thomasgabrielfischer8969]

write me on my email via [e-mail]

[@Arcturus24]

We want more videos with him ! :)

[@Blast4S4t4N]

I want to know about his Foot Techniques !

[@AlverdhD]

That's why he's the best drummer of the past 15 years, playing with the best bands and projects of the world

[@marteulsrud]

hmm he talks about the muller teqnuic, and uses a french grip with his thumb's up, that is how he is so fast. it makes the blast beats mutch easyer when you use those tequnics:) best drummer in the world:)

[@XxBlessMeNotYouxX]

hellhammer is...just...perfection

[@God666Seed]

That snare ... AWESOME.

[@MrVictoria69]

Amazing skill. Really impressive.

[@dmk_weaver]

his footwork is amazing

[@carmineapplesauce7324]

that kit is legendary

[@D0WNSINNER]

Its a 22" custom rude power ride, double colorsound coated.

[@STB_666]

There is something about this guy that's so fucking attractive. Gahh.

[@nagybaly123]

Lars Ulrich should definitely take the first 30 seconds of this lesson, provided if he's able to do it..

[@rikoleto]

hahahahaha

[@crnisuton]

I don't see why I have to see that midget's name every time I watch a drumming video...

[@theblackdeathexhibitoffici133]

Not knocking Lars. I just don’t see him ever being able to play such an aggressive style of music. Even in Metallica’s fastest day, I doubt he could pull off this kind of stuff. Nor does he probably care.

[@Lopez-my1bo]

Lars is a God

[@toprak3479]

That idiot probably grips his sticks like he's gripping the edge of a cliff to save his life, so there's no way he can learn this shit. Imagine being a professional drummer for decades and only being able to play the money beat and not even be on time.

[@dumahdrummer654]

Those rack Tom's sound amazing

[@davidperez5089]

Those RUDES are perfect for him too.

[@TheAtheistRealist]

You have no idea what this man has created over the last 25 years and what it has in turn inspired.

[@MorbidVisions310]

I very much have an idea…

[@Comeswoopfam]

He looks like prince on grim and frost bitten kingdom

[@AlexMPruteanu]

Proof that the Moeller Technique . . . rocks! (*groan*). Up tempo is the speed metal of jazz.

[@redeyeslayer48]

that's why l decide to play drums

[@metalhos]

a good recording technique is to give the interview partner(s) a mic.

[@livierwartooth--]

give him a tarola and lets get the peda started 🍻

[@halosakte1946]

Jajajaja

[@shinta798]

Yeah, I've checked them out before, but I'mnot super into them, I do have an album of theirs called diatribes I found in a bargain bin, but I like the album. Havent listened to it in a while, anyways thanks for writing back. Check out that book I mentioned, I believe you'll like it. Have a good day.

[@hxjghfuhg]

he looks like a really nice guy

[@HaggardBacon]

Some's Moeller, but mostly push-pull.

[@achillesmihail515]

Στα αρχιδια μας

[@balrogDCLXVI]

Exactly what I see! Push-pull for 2 hits, Moeller for triplets

[@jewelry3154]

Tutorials with Jan🤣🤘🏻😭

[@harrymullet5]

that's pretty much MOELLER TECHNIQUE

[@TatianaRacheva]

Thank you for saying something useful.

[@broodinghate]

Such an awesome drummer

[@TheCuttingBureau]

So much subtlety!

[@paulroger4481]

absolute master

[@mictlanpercusion192]

OLD SCHOOL DRUMS

[@TheBLACKmetalMACHINE]

he is right..... Hail Hellhammer

[@dianitamulticolor]

tiene la ceja más delineada que yo...

[@TheBeorn123]

es metrosexual :v

[@GurneroMaelstrom]

y eso a quién le importa, lo importante es lo que hace y ha hecho con mayhem.. musicalmente. lo demás es superfluo

[@GurneroMaelstrom]

de su imagén puede hacer lo que quiera, mientras siga tocando

[@dianitamulticolor]

jaja no te claves Gamec, tienes toda la razón, por eso mi comentario es superfluo y sin importancia, sólo que no pude evitar notar ese detalle, eso no lo hace menos... saludos!!

[@GurneroMaelstrom]

***** pura estupides ladras nisiquera conoces al tipo vaya imbecil, diciendo que es nazi e inventado mierda, gente sin que hacer

[@spiralofeternity]

Fucking hell Hellhammer is amazing

[@SaccidanandaSadasiva]

I love Fenriz

[@The218nexion]

i turned the volume up to hear them talk... then..... blew my ears out haha

[@bipbop9923]

i am quit dissapointed when i listen to people saying black metal is for white people and all that crap ...i really love this music for its anticomformist and revolutionary kind of way and opposing christianity dogmas and all the obscurity around religions(christian, islamic, or any other) ...promoting freedom of spirit and expressing ones self i thought is all about (darkthrone keep it pure and proper though without any racist shit)..i am from Greece and some northern european people tend to be racist to southern europeans and balkan countries .Syrian people we should respect , turkish people we should respect, afrikan people we should respect , asian people we should respect, south american people we should respect ....infinite Shiva being we all are and our enemy is common :stupidity and obscurity that comes from ego and phenomenality misunderstandings . one love and unity is my wish to all.happiness also .by the way Varg is a musical genious but he has dogshit in the space between his ears with all that hatespeech videos he uploads on youtube. peace!

[@ddseir1443]

Bip Bop φιλε το περιεργο ειναι οτι ο Jan ειναι απ´ τους πιο ωραιους και cool τυπους αμα τον γνωρισεις, στο λεω απο προσωπικη πειρα και ρωτα κ ανθρωπους που εχουν περιοδευσει μαζι του και τον ξερουν πιο καλα. Οι Darkthrone γραφανε για αρειο παλατι, αρειο μπλακ μεταλ, εβραιους, κλπ. Τι να γινει, αυτα κυκλοφορησαν πολυ στο πρωιμο ΒΜ. Αν ηξερες νορβηγικα κ διαβαζες παλια fanzines κλπ., θα δεις τι ¨μαργαριταρια¨ θα εβρισκες κ μαλιστα απο μπαντες κ μουσικους που ουτε θα φανταζοσουν, Garm, DimmuBorgir, The Kovenant...ενημερωση χρειαζεται, παιδεια και μυαλο. Παντως δεν ειναι ιδια κατηγορια ο Jan με το Vikernes πχ.

[@jinkss111]

I love his drumming

[@BLDiniz]

Awesome!

[@riandioyond8777]

i like your style :) thanks bro

[@rskow89]

That's Blomberg

[@tiagoribeirosantos3806]

WOW!!it's a great drummer...Fuckin good drummer!! Incridible! :)

[@IDKyoudk]

Maybe her really is the best drummer in Norway.

[@drewjacobsracing]

Hellhammer is a badass. Look up Arcturus. Let me see you play drums. I'd almost bet you can't.

[@ChubbierHalo]

early napalm death was very punk influenced also Grindcore and its sub genres are have alot of punk traits

[@tormentingheart]

awesome! master!

[@dcs2690]

Hellhammer tá parecendo um cantor de axé baiano

[@vic9343]

Hahahahaahah.... pior q é, mas ele pode...

[@hugorezende199]

foi cantar no Chiclete com Banana haha

[@pelsmann]

Here it is because he's trying to teach. He has to show us what he's doing. Listen to his solos and some songs of mayhem and dimmu, and come again and call him sloppy :P

[@6sic666666]

@BehemothJake1 yes he does, kollias himself has done it and IMO kollias is just fast. Hellhammer and nick barker need to do it. I'd buy it without even thinking.

[@Pterodactyl_Bret]

omnipotent strength

[@marcusonthedrums]

aaaaaaaaaaaahh!!!!!! f(guitarsqueal)kin awesome!!! just lost it. lol. also.....anyone know wat trigger system he's using?

[@michaelkonieczny9410]

So fucking good!

[@MATERYAS1]

that is talent.....

[@CostastWrath]

let me see you doing it any better for over 20 years

[@ericcoronado8469]

The only member who wasn't completely batshit crazy

[@drageben145]

Nah jørn is and was not crasy

[@RossBayCult]

Mack cornuts Necrobutcher is more sane, he left the band because Euronymous took pictures of Dead’s body. Massive respect to him for that.

[@poker1911]

He and necrobutcher don't have any problems

[@curassavica]

he’s literally a fucking homophobic white supremacist lmfao

[@ChubbierHalo]

fucken awesome! there are around 50 or more metal genres so you got a long way to go

[@marcrodwolf2302]

Maestro !

[@jinendradias4245]

Hellhammer you gotta put our a drum dvd

[@euronymous4o]

He actually had that custom made I think.

[@6.thedollar415]

At the end he's doing a skank beat at blast beat speeds

[@Lemaninful]

Very good this technique!

[@yeahsure8323]

X Pac plays drums?

[@Hypo0008]

Imagine if he had four arms! :O

[@shinta798]

Im a punk rocker, and I've gotten into mayhem and black metal, as well as other types of metal, from pentagram to scorpions, and i have to say that mostly if it aint fast it aint shit, and the best black metal bands keep shit going at a good pace, and i appreciate that. Mayhem and Emperor rules. Slower music isnt bad as long as it's got a good atmospheric properties i cant stand those fucking 1 chord a minute bands. Bongzilla keeps it stoner without that all that shit. Fuck what everyone likes/

[@assasinator1980]

This video is so old, I rmemver watching it then thinking......this nigha crazy, damn

[@nikolesne]

The drummer of black metal

[@gigijohny]

he was using Roland Triggers and a Roland TD-20 .. dont know what he is using nowadays :)

[@TheNecroSatan]

Ah I did think as much just wasnt sure

[@goawaiii]

If you could understand Norwegian then you would know that during one of the sloppy parts he says "We can even try it in quadruplets. Sounds like shit, but we can atleast try it right?". Most of the stuff he said is in a semi-jokingly tone, he obviously didn't show off his skill just show examples of different grips etc.

[@sabrinamunozg]

Hellhammer, zarpado batero.

[@Deimophobos]

Moeller for life!

[@shinta798]

I got this book metallion, lots of good bands there, I really dig bands that are like really heavy metal mixed with a little bit of punk, also I've dug kreator since a long time, if u got anything u think will blow my mind let me know through PM, also I listen to like Immolation, and even cannibal corpse, I really don't care what it is as long as it's good. I also love darkthrone's circle the wagons album, by the street punk influences in it.

[@marcusonthedrums]

i think goawaii's main point is that its only examples of wat he does. that he's not trying to show off or impress peeps. etc.

[@AlabasterSmudge]

Greatest Drummer Ever!!!

[@unicursalhex]

Daddy, I'd like you to meet my boyfriend, Hellhammer.

[@maksmadman]

Some of my old school metal head buddies still think that Lars Ulrich is the best drummer… Get out of here! Hellhammer is One of the Best. He always evolves

[@mauricepatrickboy]

Guy's dope.