Archspire - Involuntary Doppelgänger - Drums Cover by Kevin Paradis

[@JilmobK]

Yeah okay you win bro you can stop now. Give this man the job already, Archspire.

[@jjakji2078]

It’s kinda funny how much better he is than the original drummer.

[@infinidominion]

And he's already in Canada and has played shows with them in Beknighted. The pedigree is present

[@pigsfood27]

@@jjakji2078 I wouldn't go that far.

[@bultronlagore4932]

@@jjakji2078and you obviously aren’t a musician (or u are a beginner) making an ignorant comment like that.

[@bultronlagore4932]

How does he win exactly when there are other drummers that are just as good who are auditioning? You aren’t some expert drumming judge little buddy 😂. Also in the mix is John Longstreth, Anthony Barone, etc.

[@curs_und_cuts]

@drumeo invite this guy ASAP, he will be too busy in the tour soon

[@andresrsantiago9458]

@Drumeo i agree

[@alyobalyo1553]

yeaaa cmoon @drumeo

[@Thrasher_Abbatoir]

Summoning @brandon toews

[@markbond08]

@@curs_und_cuts way better than that country bozo they had that didn’t even really have a pocket.

[@alaniprimeaux6236]

Hahaha you all literally just let everyone ever you all have no idea about anything to do with drums. This dude really isn’t that good but okay!! So funny he’s been around for a long time on KZbin now all of the sudden he’s one of the greats you fools crack me up thanks for the laughs!

[@OldWorldMicmac]

Involuntary DoppelBanger 👿 🤘

[@Michael-xk7pl]

Clear winner. that France/canada connection kinda seals the deal too.

[@timkeegan4165]

Sí

[@Spewtarr]

We invented the word “baguette”

[@SFUPodcast]

I think the search is over. Kevin is a BEAST. If they don’t choose him, that will be a mistake.

[@metalband]

🤘🤘

[@redcliffeshufflecore]

Yep

[@kaiwesleyparmenter776]

A lot of very good drummers have auditioned for this, but #Archspire, if you see this, you have to seriously consider Kevin. He plays so clean, his feel is great/relaxed, and he NAILS EVERYTHING. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@craigstrickland1572]

Haven't seen anyone pulling off the switch blasts that clean since well....Spencer. NiocE!!!!

[@Everythingwentblack69]

Shit was clean AF

[@moumouzel]

indeed 100%

[@markbond08]

@@craigstrickland1572 bro I love Spencer but clean is not an adjective I would use to describe his drumming lol

[@TheJokesterSCR]

@@markbond08 Yeah... He's definitely wild and really fast, but he definitely doesn't play clean. Kevin plays Spencer's parts far cleaner than he does. Kevin is a fucking monster.

[@myprivateyoutube1440]

Switch blasts = paradiddles that everyone learns in their first year of lessons. Yeah, some high end shit.....

[@planet2-4687]

archspire hire this man pls

[@jeepsnjuice9407]

Idk if any of u guys have followed this guy since his earlier days of drumming like me but boy when I tell u. Back then, he was pretty subpar. His covers of TBDM are subpar to say the least… (go see his early videos of him drumming) with so many imperfections and raw underdeveloped skill/ 3:59 technique, he was honest about his playing and posted it anyways. But when u hear this guy today…that’s what heart and dedication sounds like. He is a phenomenal drummer to date and this video literally speaks proof of his skill and dexterity. My dude is a freaking beast 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

Started doing the Black Dahlia murder and now is able to do ulcerate and arch spire 😂

[@vennixiousband]

I’m so stuck between Kevin and Greg smith. Jesus there both savages 🔥🔥🔥

[@dedpoptart]

Not really an archspire fan but after the comment section on another drummers videos came to check this guy out........damn..........i mean damn. The feel and accents chefs fucking kiss

[@muktadiranzan]

02:08 when he switches the stick grip while hitting the crash!

[@ouodo]

yeah it's called a gravity blast, welcome to metal.

[@charlesscott2918]

Check Out Marco Pitruzzella. He's My Mentor And One Of The Best Technical Death Metal Drummers Globally Right Now !! He's So Good That Mike Caputo Made A Video Calling Him Fake. And Marco Pitruzzella Was The One Teaching Mike Caputo The Drum Parts For Rings Of Saturn Album Gidim. As Well As Marco Gave Mike The Drum Job For Rings Of Saturn. Mike Caputo Basically Stabbed Marco Pitruzzella In The Back By Talking Lies Saying That Marco Pitruzzella Edits His Stuff. Do Some Real Research. Be Extremely Careful And Safe Out There During This Global Planned Demic That We're Going Through Globally Right Now !! May You,Your Familia, Friends, Pets Have An Amazing Positively Safe Blessed Day/ Night. Love You All Globally !!! Viva La Revolućion !!!!

[@Honda628]

Welcome to being a dumbass. That isn't what he was saying ​@ouodo

[@Lloocii]

Capitalization in shambles.

[@charlesscott2918]

@6ic6ic6ic My Cellphone Is Programmed To Type This Way. Wake Up Sheeple.

[@walpurgisnacht9234]

Kevin. You are one of the most accurate drummers I’ve ever seen. I salute you sir.

[@WildManActual]

Archspire! Give this man the job, ASAP!

[@mattwhite399]

Guitarist here. There were three techniques in this video that I did not know were technically possible. I am amazed!

[@LOLAP95]

Thats EXACTLY how I feel

[@SirianXM]

You even nailed the *blegh!* stop at 2:32! All hail the Paradis! 🤘

[@ДаниилТитов-и7к]

все ровно и кристально чисто. Буду молится что б KevinА взяли в группу 😆

[@szmarkymark3670]

Koniec świata. Gościu jest niesamowicie szybki a przy tym dokładny. Jeszcze zbieram szczenę z podłogi 👌👍🤘

[@jacobolson6885]

Archspire needs to hire him. This dude can flat out do it. Excellent

[@frody4205]

This is brutal!!!💯🔥🤘😎🦸‍♂️🦹‍♂️🧟‍♂️

[@jasonlewis1715]

Top 5 best drummers currently. Well done.

[@BharatIndoria]

Kevin is fast, precise and everything a drummer needs to be... but on top of it, he does it in style.

[@redcliffeshufflecore]

Clear winner. Absolutely slays those drums!

[@drummersagainstitk]

The music...THE MUSIC. Who can forget where they were the first time hear this? It will live with me forever.

[@marcosdeluxe]

Involuntary Doppelganger was a watershed for me. Can't remember the last time I got that blown away by a song.

[@metalband]

Epic point .... 🤘

[@TakeAHikeMike]

Yeah, this is the best I've seen. I didn't think anyone could fill those shoes. But this guy has it.

[@Rukazor]

Kevin basically top 3 drummers on the planet right now, and it's very sad he doesn't have more eyes on him. Absolutely mind blowing work as always dude. I am so glad I was able to say I saw you play live with Ne Obliviscaris this year.

[@TheJokesterSCR]

I seriously wish I could have seen him with NeO. His audition cover for them on his channel was so goddamn good that even Dan Presland commented saying "Bravo!" NeO may not be the fastest band out there, but Dan is so creative and diverse with his playing. And his legs are goddamn mechanical or something. I learned ONE song of theirs back when I was still playing and my legs were on FIRE by the end of one playthrough. He does entire sets of it. Kevin matched it no problem. Kevin is absolutely amazing.

[@centralia83]

I would definitely go with this dude, he’s flawless. Dude looks natural playing these songs

[@flyboymcgee8059]

That choke broke a hole in the space time continuum 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@maximdefoy8165]

What I Like about Kevin is that he hits the tums and cymbals very hard. Something that is getting lost these days! Great performance!

[@demig0d47]

As heartbroken as i am for having my fav band lose a member, i am so gratefull it allowed for the world's best drum audition ever. I think i saw every video, multiple times and without a doubt i think Kevin is the best candidate. The man is on a league of its own

[@TheJokesterSCR]

Honestly, I think Kevin plays Archspire songs even better than Spencer.

[@demig0d47]

@@TheJokesterSCR Agree, he plays super relaxed and tight, not even breaking a sweat. Spencer is really fast but sloppy, but what i admire most about him is his creativity. His drum parts are so flavourful, even if there are faster and more precise drunmers out there, im worried no one can match his apporach to song writting

[@Blackerer]

My favourite cover of yours so far. Very groovy. That was probably Spencer's greatest strength. Groovy handwork in really high tempos. And youve nailed that here. EDIT: Also, Ive just noticed that youre wearing a goddamn flannel shirt, while auditioning for a CANADIAN metal band. That deserves its own recognition.

[@edwardrummer]

I think we all agree the job is yours! The pentagrams have aligned and the beats shall be blasted ! 👏👏👏

[@rondecaro]

Absolutely killer. If you don't get this gig I will be shocked. Easily the tightest covers on KZbin. You are a beast.

[@trebfalco6884]

that snare tone is 💥

[@metalband]

🤘🤘 true

[@Metalhead_Matt]

2:07 as he hits the cymbal he's already changing the focal point on his drum stick for the gravity blast. What an absolute unit!

[@Logan-t7s]

if they don't give you the job after this I don't know how tf they will ever find another drummer

[@Everythingwentblack69]

Greg A Smith is the only one besides Kevin I've seen that would fill Spencer's shoes

[@borzydar1196]

As much as I'd love to see Kevin with Archspire I think they look for a drummer that will be all in with them. Kevin has plenty side projects ongoing.

[@tuukkahalttunen2046]

​@@Everythingwentblack69 Wildy Souza from Brazil 🔥 That dude has posted 3 audition videos by now.

[@matthewhallman4358]

Dude.

[@Everythingwentblack69]

@@tuukkahalttunen2046 haven't seen his but will check em out

[@sardaukar2809]

The Archspire Drumming Olympics continue ! It's so good! T'es vraiment un monstre Kevin ! Oh Yeah

[@TheJokesterSCR]

Being able to nail everything from TBDM, to Benighted, to Ne Obliviscaris, and now Archspire... while they may all be extreme metal, they're all very different stylistically and you can pull them all off to perfection. You sir, are an absolute monster on the kit.

[@KY1KRR]

In a long sleeve too. Incredibly accurate and performative

[@georgekurtz6189]

Sick! Such a flex wearing pants and a flannel too, lol!

[@Everythingwentblack69]

The hand switch blast beat was clean AF!!!

[@MGBlast666]

3:35

[@ripgeorge]

the fact that there is no notation for these songs and they're learned by ear is just icing on the cake.

[@collinthomas6288]

Ahhh now it makes sense why you were my favorite of the Archspire try outs, you drum for Benighted

[@MrMesiahbolical]

Absolutely incredible! WOW

[@markbond08]

I’ve seen the live footage, clear upgrade and it’s not even close

[@metalband]

epic comment

[@beefteeth3439]

If I didn't know any better I would've thought this was actually Archspire's original drummer. You covered Spencer's work flawlessly and I look forward to watching the band's reaction to your audition. Good luck to you, man! You've got my vote.

[@interlacedlowtech]

La perfection est une idée vaine et sans importance, mais là, faut reconnaître que c'est absolument parfait, genre, y'a littéralement pas un truc qui ne soit pas parfaitement ce qu'il est censé être. Quel éthique, quelle hygiène de vie derrière ça, quelle inspiration, encore et toujours bravo Kevin!

[@decomposing1]

HOLLY C**P sweating just watching, one thing i noticed and so impressed is your control. Look at the snare, the ware spot is not all over the head but isolated to a small area. That shows control at high speeds. Great job!

[@technocracylao]

The hand speed during the fill starting at 3:10 is unbelievable!

[@beyond_the_tequila_rift3194]

It's fucking 🤯 I think it's down to him or the Wildy Souza gentleman 🤘🤘 Oh and James Knoerl for 3rd!!

[@Augury666]

1:46... so tight! Nailed it.

[@jon_tool91]

He’s gotta get the gig. This is flat out nuts! He murdered that song 💀

[@makiah_s]

You got this Kevin!!

[@josebuzani2066]

Kevin Paradis and David Diepold are the kings of extreme metal

[@TheJokesterSCR]

Abso-fucking-lutely! Kevin and David are god-tier metal drummers! There are many phenomenal extreme metal drummers, and I'm not taking away from them. Hell, so many are far better than I ever was... but those two are just on another level.

[@d00mraptor]

There are so many stellar drummers exhibiting themselves and it's been a pleasure to see the skill on display. But I think Kevin is the clear leader in terms of precision. He makes it look easy man

[@SheWasAsking4it]

I'm here because of the fan comments from the Archspire Casting Couch vid, and goddamn you have got to be a finalist! #NewFan

[@bigup6641]

first song that connect me with Assspiders 💌

[@P.dripps92]

FLAWLESS

[@DriFD3S]

My jaw hit my balls... I should not have been sitting down to watch this video.

[@bryantmcnamara2770]

This is so sick. It's even one take, which is SO impressive.

[@myprivateyoutube1440]

Do you think you get more than one take when playing live? The point is to be able to play it in one take. Every time.

[@Anthony-d5u7c]

Ok so having listened to this song a million times I can confidently say this is 1000 percent right! You rock bro

[@svant7921]

God damn man, this is the tightest one yet! Unless Longstreth really pulls through I don’t see any competition. Great work, these auditions have been lovely! Love from Sweden

[@TheBadThad]

Love the doubles between the hat and the snare! NICE!

[@tangma4908]

I'm addicted to your drum cover Kevin, this is so clean. I bet your followers will grow at the height of your talent 🤘Please continue for the entire Death metal community

[@graemehowe1306]

I thought I played drums, but watching this, it's clear that Kevin is playing an entirely different instrument. Jesus Christ, I don't even know how you'd begin to approach this!!!

[@NateJM91]

Kev, mate this is clean and you are made to be with Archispire. Crushing it!

[@TheDeep_bass]

à ce rythme tu connaitras la discographie avant d'être pris, insane la cover!

[@nigelsayah2827]

Such a good cover and one of the only ones that isnt sampled and edited like crazy and sped up or fake in any way. Real drumming from hard work.

[@TheJokesterSCR]

Kevin is one of the very few that I 100% believe doesn't edit his shit.

[@AlienorchestraNetoslo]

A hell of a great performance!

[@davidgoode7416]

That is some incredible playing for sure...

[@marcusuni1969]

There is only one option. This man is it.

[@iamneophyte]

This is so ridiculously tight. Unreal.

[@rolomoreira7]

Clean, fast, mindblowing

[@mar10h.]

As a canadian we accept you as one of ours now

[@jondr]

My fav Archspire song

[@ChuckBamf666]

Une vraie machine!! 🫶🏼 J’adore tes cymbales!

[@Conundrums._]

Cool little thing most people won’t realize, look at his right hand grip at 1:55-2:00. As he is going for the cymbal hits, he swaps his grip into the gravity blast grip in preparation. Never actually noticed anyone doing that before.

[@stholas666]

Génial comme d'hab, félicitation ! On viendra te voir avec un pote le 31 à la Gespe à Tarbes 😁 On sera sûrement au milieu d'un pogo !!

[@ryananderson586]

What an incredible talent. If all I get out of all this is just finding your channel and drumming, well, we're all winners my friend.

[@yuelliott9960]

I'm getting used to the perfectness that i start watching your eyebrows. They do also groove a lot. Awesome cover as always!!

[@jun1635XVI]

so good

[@DrBlastianB]

This is getting to easy for you! 😉 😁No, seriously, insane!!! So on point ...

[@randomyoutubenickname]

Very clean playing and not clumsy/messy like covers from other ppl

[@hugostiglitz5798]

Efficient movement

[@Cucunder9000]

holy fuck dude that was awesome, incredible drumming

[@lone_ookami]

This is madness!!

[@zhdrums3872]

Very fucking clean! Hell of a job!

[@kucuser]

This is a lot lot better than what you have been covering thus far. I dont even hear that death doom influence you had before.

[@AlejandroBravoC]

The best so far! 👏👏👏

[@lukebendallmusic]

Crushing it!!!!

[@simonhakansson8187]

Absolute insanity, such a treat! Deserves to be in the band for sure!

[@Nefville]

This Archspire audition is the best thing to happen to extreme metal drumming in a while. Great job, good luck Kevin, you deserve the best!

[@Rastard12345]

Having never heard this song before, I'd say this guy looks like he works in IT at a school - not even a drop of sweat! Awesome.

[@infinidominion]

Relentless Mutation is a pinnacle album

[@YourAverageBlocke]

Clear as a day on the surface of the sun

[@clem2ray393]

T'es un ouf Kevin ! On s'en lasse pas. Et franchement le blast est tellement classe à voir en action !

[@b.s.4478]

Is this guy even human? Impressive! 👏👌👍 If it was me playing drums, after a concert i would need a free entrance into the ER 😅

[@metlheaddrumr]

Awesome your third audition song great

[@zzk31]

Whaouuw c'est tellement propre , incroyable !!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@ouilem]

Vraiment bien bravo !

[@HKKetoRecipes]

Amazing dude!!!

[@SylverANGL]

Those fast kick drills sound amazing

[@HCollard17]

You're hired !!!