MACHINE HEAD: "Imperium" - Live Drum Cam 2020 by Matt Alston

[@jordankozelka9000]

I absolutely love the bell of that ride. It's so clear and cuts right through!

[@MattAlston]

It’s ridiculous, right!!? There’s a reason it’s called a Mega Bell! 😝🙌🏻

[@brianjezuit4085]

I completely agree with you about that 😃☕🥁

[@janimakinen5828]

Matt is the bell hand annd tom savior ... why? it loks like he hits those but actually he is pretty much playing 💪💪💪💪👍👍☝👍☝😊

[@HAWK3Y3_82]

Saved up for what seemed like forever back in the early 2000's so I could buy this ride and have that Machine Head sound man... Hands down Best Metal Ride on the planet. PERIOD. I will die on this hill LOL. Another awesome video Matt.

[@rodrigohernandezmijares9976]

Top of the world. Very few people in the world can play this song this good. So good.

[@MattAlston]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@James.ceta14]

Hey Matt my name is James I'm a rock & metal drummer I'm 27 I've been playing drums since I was 5 and I have Autism & I always learn something new when I watch you play your my new Drumming idol I've watched all your videos I also play Vater drumsticks and Zildjian cymbals 🤘🏻🥁

[@MattAlston]

Hi James! That’s really kind of you! I’m glad you enjoy my playing and videos!! Maybe when MH come through your town, you can come up and check out my drums before the show!🤘🏻🤘🏻 (good choice on the Vater & Zildjian too!😉)

[@nicolatogni4996]

I'm so happy that young drummers nowadays can have access to so much great and quality content like yours! Back in the '90s when I was air-drumming along Gene Hoglan, Chris and Dave or Raymond Herrera, I would have paid for even a single drumcam video like this one! 😄 Thanks Matt! \,,/

[@MattAlston]

Absolutely the same for me! When I was younger I used to search the internet for as much drumming content i could, and there was hardly anything... Which is one of the reasons I make these videos!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@nicolatogni4996]

@@MattAlston you're great! And you make the teenage-me very happy!! 😂

[@MattAlston]

🤣🤣 good to know! Thanks!

[@Vereinfachedeintraining]

Goose bumps. Up and down. The videos are just great over and over again. Thanks for the ride. 💪

[@MattAlston]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@JasonRyanWilson]

Glad this popped up in my feed. Sup brother! Songs fun asf to get a club bouncing, that's for sure.

[@DrummingAli93]

I’ve seen Machine Head 6 times since 2008. See you when you’re back to the UK! I like your style bro. I have my own drum studio room set up. Please throw us a stick 🤘🏻 haha.

[@MattAlston]

Haha thanks dude! I can’t promise...but I’ll try! (But you have to be good at catching too!!!)

[@jl1912]

Love this song and love your playing style. It really suits Machine Head. I am glad you are in the band and hope you are enjoying it so far. Look forward to seeing Machine Head when it is safe for touring to commence.

[@MattAlston]

Thank you, really appreciate it! I/we definitely can’t wait to get back out with the guys and finish our tour cycle!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@MisterJimmyfree]

Glad you’re in the band; saw you guys in Toronto and was blown away by both you and Vogg in the band. Can’t wait to hear some new songs with you guys!

[@MattAlston]

Thanks dude! I really appreciate it!! Hopefully we can work on and record some new material soon!🙌🏻

[@aek4018]

@@MattAlston that BIG BELL pingz like crazy! :) cheers, Matt!!! \m/[>_

[@MattAlston]

🤣🤣That’s the MegaBell for ya! LOVE IT!!🤘🏻

[@SM-gk1lo]

Matt, very beautiful work! One of the favorite songs!

[@MattAlston]

Thank you!!!🙌🏻

[@casualdabbler8846]

Nailed it man. Your fills are so powerful perfect edition to the band

[@MattAlston]

I really appreciate that! Thanks!!🤘🏻

[@v.c.h.s.l.v]

Filigree mastery of dynamics.

[@MattAlston]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@mattiabiondini9070]

You're incredible man! Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

[@MattAlston]

Thanks dude! I appreciate it!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@bobbleheadlimbs]

Wow man, great performance! Stoked to see MH many times, looking forward to more. Way to go Matt! Been enjoying your clips from Chris as well. thanks for the quality video and quality representation! Killing it. \m/

[@MattAlston]

Thanks dude! Glad you enjoy them!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@trephination1]

Hey Matt, Angel Martinez from Chicago, probably remember me from your time drum teching for Ill Nino, we hung out a few times on the bus with Ahrue and Diego, happy to see your ripping it with the almighty head, McClain's drumming is heavily under rated but man you nail it with ease homie. Missed you guys at the metro before the pandemic hit, hope to catch you next time, hope your safe dude

[@MattAlston]

Hey man! Yeah I kinda remember....but it was a LOOONG time ago!🤣 Thanks for the kind words! Let’s hope we can get back to doing what we love soon! Stay safe!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@shawnhyland2999]

You fit right in with machine head!! Awesome drumming!

[@MattAlston]

Thanks man!🙌🏻 I appreciate it!

[@lnlucero]

Epic video!! Saw you jam in Albuquerque, an absolutely powerful performance! Rock on Matt 🤘

[@MattAlston]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks dude! I appreciate it!!

[@airraidsiren6666]

Amazing yet again Matt!!!

[@MattAlston]

Thanks man!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@rayelliott8107]

Matt, that gave me goosebumps. Epic Drumming, kit sounds evil! 😎🤘

[@MattAlston]

Awesome!🤣🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@MoshpitPassion]

I saw your post on Instagram and came right here. I remember our chat at the merch booth when you supported Ill Nino? I guess in 2009. It was somewhere in the UK. I guess London or so (I cant remember). But I remember that you told me that you like Machine Head and NOW you got the gig. Crazy how times fly. BTW the show in Bochum in October last year was a real banger!

[@MattAlston]

Damn...that was a long time ago...and no I don’t remember that! Haha, but yeah, it’s crazy how things change!! Thanks man!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@MoshpitPassion]

@@MattAlston Another "full circle" is that Machine Heads light designer "Churchman" (I think he was last year on the road with KoRn) was once support act with HIS band for MH. He and the guitar player (Daniel) of the band started "Tiefdruck Music" in Hamburg (a record label). And I did promotion/street team stuff for them 15 years ago until they closed the doors.

[@MattAlston]

Damn, it’s a tiny world! Haha

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Flawless Matt! Love your technique and power ... could watch you play all day. Such a sick drum track (but there are many in MH’s discography).

[@MattAlston]

Thank you man!🙌🏻

[@TheRealFredVdB]

I tell you again my friend! You are awesome. (Fredvdb) 🤟

[@MattAlston]

Thanks man!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jukkauitto6418]

Awesome!!! I bet it's not easy to go on when Chris Kontos and Logan Mader are coming to play after you. I would really like to see what you and Vogg can do to new MH jams. See you in Helsinki Finland. Cheers dude

[@MattAlston]

Thanks dude! You’re damn right it’s not easy haha, BUT it’s a great atmosphere with all of us, also Chris & I push each other musically, it’s a great combination!

[@BobbyButterfield]

Damn dude! So awesome!! Love your videos!!!!

[@MattAlston]

Thanks man!!

[@fabiomab]

Way to go! Greetings from Brasil

[@MattAlston]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@oliverjensen223]

Fuck me bro, you are MURDERING those drums. So much power and so much groove, and to top it off your playing is tight. This is awesome!

[@MattAlston]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@alejandrosinuesgracia3215]

I thought I was good and then I see this, HOLY SHIT MY MAN, SO POWERFUL!!!! LOVE YOUR STYLE💪💪🤘🤘

[@MattAlston]

You’re too kind! Thanks man!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@alejandrosinuesgracia3215]

@@MattAlston How do you play those bass, with toe or heel??

[@MattAlston]

I play with my heels up, a bit of swivel on my left foot & regular on my right! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alejandrosinuesgracia3215]

@@MattAlston GOOD TO KNOW!!! I'LL DEFINITELY ADD THAT TO MY PLAYING, KEEP UP THAT FANTASTIC PLAYING!!!!

[@rafaelferrer1]

Matt 👍🏾💪🏾🥁🥁🎶🎵 This is a Yamaha recording custom and which are the Sizes

[@MattAlston]

Yeah man, the black kit I use live with MH is a Yamaha Recording Custom: •8”/10”/12”/13 rack toms •16”/18” floor toms •22x18” kicks 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@rafaelferrer1]

@@MattAlston Great and Awesome Drums,The Best 🎶🎵🥁🥁🥁👍🏾👍🏾 Thanks for the Response

[@brianjezuit4085]

I really love your kit... are they Yamaha'Z Recording Custom? Your setup iZ awesome 😃☕🥁

[@MattAlston]

Thanks dude! Yeah, it’s a recording custom (birch shells) - Such a killer kit, i love it!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@rodrigohernandezmijares9976]

Well, long time head case, first time watching you play Imperium, I´m a total bitchy critic with this one particular song and...totally nailed it! Subscribed!

[@MattAlston]

Thank you dude! That means a lot!!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@chrisburch7254]

Bro u walked up like a fucking Boss! Then went ahead and just fucking killed it!!!!! That was fucking bad ass

[@MattAlston]

🙌🏻🙌🏻thank you dude!!

[@АлексейКиселев-н8б]

I’ve seen Machine Head in Moscow 2015, wait band again...you fucking incredible)))

[@MattAlston]

Right on! Thank you!! I can’t wait until we play in Russia!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@dannijelsgaard6092]

Super video 🤘😊🤘

[@MattAlston]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@dannijelsgaard6092]

Matt Alston Can you maby do a drumkit tour ? And pedal setting😊 video

[@MattAlston]

Maybe...I have the footage, not sure if it’s good enough to release though. Definitely something I want to do in the future!🤘🏻

[@sevenman9672]

Good boy well done 👍

[@MattAlston]

🤣🤘🏻thanks!!

[@julianyglesias]

Is this the Fort Lauderdale Show? If so I was there and you rocked!

[@MattAlston]

No, I’m not sure which show it was...but it was from later in the tour.... and thanks man!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@icewizzard666]

One of my favourite Machine Head songs, cracking video Matt and awesome song, But how on earth can you play in t shirt and waistcoat, you must have been sweltering?

[@MattAlston]

Hahaha! The sweatier the better my man! 😆🙌🏻

[@faizzaziz]

Excellent

[@MattAlston]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Thank you!

[@derekshowalter60]

What a powerful tom groove. Are those belt or chain drive eliminators?

[@MattAlston]

Chain drive Eliminators 🤘🏻

[@WillRiffmaster]

Great video with all the camera angles. What's the screen on your left side of the kit?

[@MattAlston]

Thanks man! The screen on my left is an iPad which i use as a remote for the monitor console - and mix my own in-ear-Monitor mix. We have a monitor engineer, but I don’t have a sight line with him, and it’s easier for me to do it myself!🤙🏻

[@brianodonoghue9309]

Matt that some playing dude. What ride are u using on this. Massive bell sound

[@MattAlston]

Thanks man! The ride is a Zildjian MEGA Bell...it’s utterly unstoppable!🤣🙌🏻

[@jaimyhillaert7804]

Matt, really wonder now after seeing a video such a this one. You hardly can hear the vocals or guitars from where you are. If someone plays a mistake for example Robb, how do you know? Can you really hear them in your monitor? Because in this video I hardly heart them.

[@MattAlston]

Everyone in the band and crew wear In-Ear-Monitors, we can hear every single detail of what we’re playing! This means we don’t need to have the regular monitor speakers on the stage 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jaimyhillaert7804]

@@MattAlston Oh nice!!!! :D

[@Rastard12345]

🤘🤘🤘

[@Drummermax91]

Fuck man that was so awesome !!!

[@MattAlston]

Thanks dude!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@DiegoGonzalez-yx1bc]

2022 ? 😃😃😃

[@warrenoids]

Duuuuude. Solid as fuck. That’a Recording Custom? What sizes?

[@MattAlston]

Yes Sir! Yamaha Recording Custom; 22x18” kicks, 8”/10”/12”/13” Rack Toms, 16”/18 Floor Toms. All Yamaha hardware and Hex Rack. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@warrenoids]

@@MattAlston 12x10 and 13x11?

[@MattAlston]

I think it’s a 12x9 (and 13x11.)

[@warrenoids]

Really? I thought Yamaha only offers 12x10 in the Recording Custom series.

[@MattAlston]

Hmmm🤨....either way...only 1inch difference haha

[@jamiehicks6949]

MachinefuckinHead!!!🤘😲🤘

[@MattAlston]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@АлексейСатанов-г3ч]

А хде Мак?

[@Ironnow]

Davidian ? 😢

[@Extrapua]

Fucking yes.... Now i know what this band need - groove. Great job

[@MattAlston]

Thanks man! I appreciate it!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻