- JAZZ DRUMMER REACTS TO METAL- (ABORTED) ((KEN BEDENE))

[@yarpyarp85]

Heyyyy I know nothing about this band, but I sure love the drummer. He's so tasteful with use of blasts and double bass and his groove is so on point. Has he always played with this band or is he a hired gun? Does he play with any other bands? Is aborted a new band or have they been around for a sec? Anyway any info would be awesome! Thanks!

[@CrimsonKing88]

Ken has been with Aborted since 2010 (last time I checked), but the band itself formed in somewhere around 1995. That's all I know!

[@rexlupis]

As someone else stated, Ken joined Aborted in 2010, but Aborted comes out of the mid-90ies Belgian death metal scene and their first full length album wasn't released until 1999. They've been a solid band for decades and have recruited members internationally over their career. Ken still lives in the US. He is in one other side project currently: Aerith, which he formed with his dad on bass, a vocalist, and Ken plays the drums, guitar and keyboards. They have been a stable line-up since they formed in 2016 and they've released two EPs, one in 2018 and one in 2019. They've also released several singles from 2019 to 2022, but they have a rather short discography. He's not quite a quite a hired gun, with Aborted being his main project since he joined, but he does have some other side projects and gigs with other bands over the years, but only a few.

[@Dark_satellites]

Yeah they've been around for a while and have something like 12 studio albums under their belts. They have quite a list of former members (the singer is the only original member). They've had something like six drummers over the years, one of whom is currently play drums for Megadeth (Thanks wikipedia). Sounds like a nice pay upgrade lol.

[@ryan-cochran]

Jazz and metal drums are two of the best imo. The two genres I listen to the most

[@yarpyarp85]

I’m in the same boat now too dude 🤘🤘

[@LordBaktor]

It's nice when they have some groove on top of the wild speed. Wish I had either of those two :P

[@yarpyarp85]

Lmfao dude. Ya man he’s got it all right, not fair!

[@CrimsonKing88]

If you want to see another amazing metal drumming performance, check out the drummer Trey Williams from the band 'Dying Fetus' in their live performance of the song 'Your Treachery Will Die With You'. Specifically from the Drummers From Hell KZbin video back in 2016. It's good stuff!

[@randomnickftw]

the band was formed in belgium halfway the nineties, with their 1st album release in 1999(the purity of perversion)they have many great albums but the second (engineering the dead) remains one of my favourites. they had many lineup changes over the years .the only original member is the bands founder Sven(vocals). at the time he was a friend of a friend,so i met him a few times in the late 90's.

[@yarpyarp85]

Belgium eh?? Wow cool. Thanks for the I for my friend! I’m definitely gonna dig deeper into there catalogue and I’ll start with engineering the dead. 🤘🤘🤘

[@jacob198920]

Nah you want Retrogore. Best album and the best introduction in my opinion

[@Manalyth]

you may also want to check out the recent live video from Kevin Paradis on his channel (same name) for the band Benighted, the whole performance is an hour long but any song from it has a lot of crazy stuff going on, if I had to recommend any in particular I would say either "Scars" (first song) or "Nothing Left To Fear" (fourth song)

[@Sk3tch22]

RINGS OF SATURN - Genetic Inheritance DRUM PLAYTHROUGH by Lord Marco.....Dudes Insane

[@pretendginger]

I've never listened to this band before. I dig 'em! 🤘 And I don't think I've ever seen a drum video of someone using that swivel technique but it makes so much sense for blast beats. Is the idea that it reduces shin splints? Also it tickles me every time I see a drummer with feet blasting away like they are driving a Flintstone's car but up top they are so calm.

[@Dark_satellites]

Their older stuff is faster and thrashier, their more recent stuff is definitely more groove-oriented. They're always solid though!

[@Kerosian1]

swivel just keeps you switching which side of the calf muscle you use, so its big bonus is relaxation at higher tempos. Thats why ken can blaze the 16ths while looking like he's waiting for a bus.

[@Dark_satellites]

Loved it! Haven't listened to Aborted in a while... nice to be reintroduced!! And hey, you know who ELSE looks like a barista? one Kevin Paradis of "Kevin Paradis - Benighted - Nails - Exclusive Drum Play-through" fame! 😉 I know I know he's already on your list but he really does look like a barista, so I couldn't resist. 😂

[@cupasmell3325]

Ken is one of the best for sure!💪🤘

[@yarpyarp85]

Ya, monster ✊✊

[@chrisburckhard9122]

Imo, there's 2 drummers that define this generation of death/extreme metal. Ken is one of them, and the other is Kevin Paradis! Both are absolutely insane!!

[@yarpyarp85]

Yess dude for sure I have to do a reaction to Keven paradis for sure! 🤘

[@Yogurt_Fingers]

George Kollias is the "godfather" of the swivel technique. Highly recommend checking him out. He plays for Nile. \m/ Also Kevin Paradis from Benighted.

[@Kyp031]

80/20 drummer did a good interview with him recently

[@FearTheDarkWolf]

Great band, Ken is a machine always makes it look effortless. Careful with your scream attempts gotta protect those vocal cords. Still waiting on that Dan Presland and plagues flower the kaleidoscope studio play thru reaction 😅 also the Starbucks employee reference is hilarious. And Jazz drummers are actually metal drummers in disguise 🥸 they just don't know it yet.

[@yarpyarp85]

Totally my friend and yes I’ve got him on the growing list. Just made another note, I’ll probably get to him soon. Annnnd me and Ken definitely look like we work at Starbucks right hahahah, I think I kind of look like a broke scientist or a high school science teacher 😂😂😂 killer drummer though 🤘🤘🤘

[@satricon]

Do "KEN BEDENE ABORTED - Cadaverous Banquet live at Brutal Assault 2016 (Drum Cam)"

[@yarpyarp85]

I will man! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@TomekFader]

Thanks! Aborted is a legend band. Maybe some stuff about learning Your beatbox from start?😂

[@yarpyarp85]

Hahahah no I can’t do it that’s my secret. 😂😂

[@Randpage]

Archspire. Spencer Prewett. Doooo itttttt.

[@yarpyarp85]

Yo that was one of my first reactions probably not that good though lolol I should do another. 🤘 thanks ehhh

[@beavsinator]

"Woot am I talking aboot". You know you guys sound ridiculous right? Funniest accent maybe other than Aussies. Love me some Nadians. I just can't not laugh... You're all such sweethearts too it's just wonderful.

[@yarpyarp85]

☺️☺️☺️ I’m taking all that as a complement! I really appreciate it my friend. 🥰love from Canada.

[@yannmondehard4171]

Hello, I don't know if you checked Suffocation, but that's a sick band. "Pierced from within" is what I use when coffee is not enough

[@AnarchistMetalhead]

Sonivinos - Incomprehensibly Evolved has great drumming too same guy that was in the original Brain Drill lineup

[@yarpyarp85]

Sick thanks so much mang! 🤘🤘

[@REIDOPLANETA]

Ken looks like Joshua Weissman (the youtuber), I'd love a collab between those two lmao

[@yarpyarp85]

I just looked him up hahahaha Jesus that’s so on point. It’s his doppelgänger! 😂😂😂

[@REIDOPLANETA]

@@yarpyarp85 hahaha yeah it’s uncanny 😂😂 ps: check Ken’s latest live playing dreadbringer, new album and a banger

[@yarpyarp85]

@REIDOPLANETA sick thank I will right now!

[@FerristotheBueller]

Let me sway you away from Zildjian. My neighbor behind me uses an 18in k sweet crash. Same as this drummer. He finally knocked on my door and was curious.. My paiste pst 8 blew that crash away. Even he was really surprised. The k sounded dirty, harsh, and brash. It might have been a fail in consistency, which paiste is known to be #1 in. Once I put on the paiste 2002 thin crash, he was sold on Paiste. The shimmer and clarity with Paiste is just hard to match. Meinl gets the closest to it.

[@yarpyarp85]

My man, I always forget paiste… I do love there cymbals but mostly there crashes (they are so beautiful and musical and like u said consistent in sound.) I just haven’t been able to find enough rides I like… I really love traditionals and the masters sound soooo good ( I will definitely own a bunch one day) but my heart is always with Zildjian, they just have such a unique collection and a vast range of sounds, that I personally like. And Meinl is just amazing, expensive buuut amazing, I literally want almost every set of rides and hi hats they produce, such inspiring instruments. Don’t get me wrong Paiste is absolutely amazing and beautiful. Definitely solid 3rd place for me. 😉😉😉

[@yarpyarp85]

Funny how we arnt even mentioning Sabian. I still love the legacy and evolution stuff buuut that’s it. Sabian coming in in a distant 4th. Lololol

[@FerristotheBueller]

​​​​@@yarpyarp85 paiste used to be the most expensive until recently. Go look at Sabian prices...Also, I meant to mention that Sabian is just too similar to Zildjian. Seems to be Paiste and meinl tbdh. A great Paiste ride would be the rude 20 in pwer ride because of how versatile it actually is. The secret in the Paiste are the 2002 thins as well as giant beat multi and thin. Peak shimmer and clarity. I also hit an 18 inch evolution crash at Sam ash years ago and decided to never go with Sabian lol. I'm sure it would of recorded fine and been fine behind a wall of guitars. Not as bad as the sweet crash. But both cymbals not on par with even midrange Paiste cymbals. Also, not sure if you lnow of Btbam. You should do a vid on Blake Richardson if you really wanna be blown away😂

[@Lloocii]

Check out Aric Improta of Night Verses. He is one of the most creative drummers ever. He has a video Blur Lights in the Videodrome that is 39 minutes of crazy on the Meinl cymbals page. It's more than a little long for this format but he has a ton of shorter content on his channel. I know everyone says "hey check so and so out he's a beast" or w/e, but this guy is nothing like anything you've ever heard.

[@LoominousShroominous]

ya bro ken is insane. Check out the videos for Infinite Terror, Cadaverous Banquet, and Dreadbringer! They're so fucking groovy and crazy you'll love it

[@yarpyarp85]

Dude that’s sick thank u!

[@wordswordseverywhere9113]

Yup, you are rockin’ the Starbucks barista look. Gotta keep asking you to check out Kenny Grohowski playing with Imperial Triumphant. I think Atomic Age is a good song to check out for an introduction (lots of interesting things in that one, including an accelerando blast beat), but you can’t really go wrong with any of his drum cams vids.

[@yarpyarp85]

Hahah I know right! And dude I will absolutely check him out thanks again for the reminder! 🤘🤘🤘

[@EliteBeast]

Dude you need to check out Hellhammer - Mayhem - My Death video. Seriously worth your time

[@yarpyarp85]

Hell ya. With a name like that I know I won’t be disappointed! ✊✊✊

[@Eggboss1]

How is there no commentary about Ken’s rudiments in fills

[@pugmonzzz]

Ken plays Sakae drums. I dont believe they're still around. I wish you would've picked a Ken video with crazier feet. This is pretty tame as far as his double bass goes

[@SpeedOfThought1111]

holy crap this guy is insane

[@yarpyarp85]

I know right! So consistent and loose!

[@jeffers0315]

Aborted is incredible. I just saw them live for the first time this year, and can HIGHLY recommend it.

[@wolverine669]

Some Eugene Ryabchenko bad assery right here. Studio playthrough of the Flashgod Apocalypse song "I Can Never Die" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXK1YqhjoZtreLcsi=E2ocGrBs6R0OFNBp

[@Everythingwentblack69]

Austin Archery of Lorna shore has some good drum videos out

[@yarpyarp85]

✊✊✊ yo I did a reaction to him. Such a killer drummer! Probably time to do another. 🤘🤘

[@CMala-777]

hi from INDIA

[@yarpyarp85]

Hello!! That’s so awesome! Much I’ve from Canada brother!

[@satricon]

Ken is one of the ABSOLUTE best! Grove and insane speed! Not the most impressive song of his tho. You gotsa do more songs with him (yes, you talked to much without paying attention to the video)

[@yarpyarp85]

Ok will do! And I can’t really help it lolol I’ll try and do better 🤘🤘

[@Gorerupted]

Well you got a new subscriber! Saw a few of your reactions and i like it! I scrolled through your reactions and saw that you haven't reacted yet to the man that got the nickname The Atomic Clock! Yep, im talking about the legend Gene Hoglan and than especially a drum cam video of him doing one of his old bands, Strapping Young Lad with the song Skeksis, here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5bEeqmea6p_jMk because this way you don't have to search for it. Have a awesome week and im curious about all the other reactions. PS: If i may have another suggestion.. one of a very overlooked drummer that not a lot of people react to because he only have 2 or 3 good drumcam videos, but Nicholas Barker from the bands Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Brujeria, Lock Up and a lot more other bands did one song live for the bands Anathema and there you can see his absolute talent in how good of a drummer he is, kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zne9pGyBi5qNb5Y

[@bymyenemy]

There are lots of things worse than a barista to look like bro lol dont feel too bad. Check out some of The Faceless drum cams with Lyle Cooper! Planetary duality 2 or xenochrist

[@yarpyarp85]

Thank man and yo I’ll definitely check him out thanks for the recommendation!