Alex Rudinger - BEHEMOTH - "Conquer All"

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ANYWAYZ(!):
Here's another cover on my continual quest to learn / record my favorites from the early 2000's (😂) - "Conquer All" from 'Demigod' by #BEHEMOTH ! Like many of these random covers I've done in the last couple of years, I was able to get the album stems for this song b/c of a rad dude in my Patreon (thanks brotha!). However, the stems did not come with an accurate tempo map... & if you can't tell, there're a whole lotta tempo changes goin' on (😂🤣). Moreover, this song (& I assume the whole album) wasn't tracked to a click. So... I had to MAKE a tempo map!
I've done this before - tempo mapped a song that wasn't originally tracked to a click. But I can honestly say that this was the hardest one I've had to do (so far, at least!). Not only is the tempo fluctuating pretty much the entire time, but there're also some fairly large tempo jumps that last only a few notes / bars sometimes. Eventually, I was able to map it (thanks to a lot of time/patience, & also a bit of elastic audio usage), but then came learning it...! Originally, I wanted to try to do all the blast beats as rimshot-blasts for this song... but lemme tell ya'll. Just trying to play tight with this fluctuating click/track proved to be plenty tough enough. Lol! All that said - while this song was surprisingly difficult, I've gotta say... I think the end result is pretty rad! Learning a song like this - trying to emulate the original drummer & his feel - is a really interesting (& fun) challenge. I've always quite enjoyed that. I did have to change a few things (broke up the crazy fast single stroke fills a bit towards the end 🤣... few other little things like that), but overall, I tried my best to stick to the original! I hope you enjoy it!
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18" Classics Custom Heavy Dark China
18" Pure Alloy Custom Medium / Heavy Crash
15" Byzance Traditional Medium Hi-Hats
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20" Pure Alloy Custom Medium / Heavy Crash
18" Pure Alloy China
22" Byzance Heavy Hammered Ride
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As always, thanks for watching & stay tuned for more!
...another video coming in just a few days, in fact ;) !

[@DavidBriganti421]

This was my introduction to Behemoth and I’m still blown away by this record!!

[@Lupine.]

Saw them In Las Vegas for the album tour. It was unfortunately terrible. I suspect they bought-in to the "... stays in Vegas" recreation lol

[@AlexHernandez-ke4pt]

Ov Fire and Void if my favorite song from them! Possibly in the all time favorites category even to this day!

[@kaydenday6702]

@@Lupine.i cant tell if your being sarcastic or serious because behemoth seems insane live, i cant wait to see them

[@kymatekk]

same here, zos kia kultus was also really nice

[@kymatekk]

@@Lupine. saw them live in 2006 in switzerland, they were pretty good!

[@wallymaytorena]

That snare sound like a cannon!!!!! Bad ass Drummer🔥🔥

[@DruNature]

its a dream come true tbh wow!!

[@miked5487]

god damn that is a hell of a snare

[@JustinPayton]

Holy double bass, Batman!

[@ericlucci2829]

how he keeps it going for that long i have no fuckin idea (i do, it’s practice, but still) it’s fuckin insane

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

@@ericlucci2829 honestly, BPM is not that fast in this song. and after playing in The Faceless where it goes over 250 almost all of the time, this song sounds more like an acoustic interlude

[@Smurfy10285]

​@@teacherfromthejungles6671Word exactly this isn't even the most fast or technical he's done before.. Like riding a bike for him.. I think most of us have seen his Xenochrist playthrough.. Insane how clean and controlled he is.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

The endurance is just ridiculous.🤘Alex never disappoints.

[@deanturner7630]

Still the greatest Behemoth album ever released, nothing will compare to this era.

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

Nah I'd give that up to the Apostasy for sure

[@fleatactical7390]

Inferno's style is so recognizable. For me it's his hand work. Dude can probably rip apart NYC phone books.

[@fleatactical7390]

@cog7795 LOL ok 🤡

[@baronzsasz]

Inferno is the second drummer next to Mike Smith from blast Suffocation to make me want to blast with raw power instead of trigs.

[@prod_adrian]

@cog7795 Oh Cmon not everyone technically can be like Jamie St Merat or Kevin Paradis... This guy did A LOT for this genre and his drum arrangements are interesting AF!! Covering is easier than inventing it..

[@robbledot7290]

I never expected you to cover Behemoth. This is sick!!

[@aries_9130]

Man, you're hitting that snare with some SERIOUS authority, haha.

[@Loendt]

Un metrónomo con un groove desquiciado. Se ve en tu cara el sacrificio y la satisfacción de estar al nivel de los grandes en el mundo de la batería técnica del Metal Extremo mundial. ¡Enhorabuena, Alex! ¡Sos un monstruo, pa!

[@liamdalton3943]

The delivery he’s given of this song is fucking insane. Perect timing on every fill and even adding his own little rudi twists to the fills, Fucking perfection as always alex.👌

[@zethkingstongaines]

This genre of metal fits your hard hitting style the best.

[@Beebooink]

That snare tone is loud and I f*ckin love it!!!!

[@headwinded1948]

A lot of Anthrax "Be All, End All" in that riff. Great drumming!

[@angelgringostarrgrajeda2381]

Dooode. My thoughts exactly!!!

[@truthskr7127]

💯 Said the same thing 🤣

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

The computer generating the music is pretty generic. It's outta ideas so you know the earth is at its end

[@TheGhostField]

YEA! I find that comment!

[@BurnTheNuance]

​@ShawnJonesHellion What a lovely tin hat you have, sir.

[@Freakface666]

2:50 - ah, finally a few seconds to put your feet in a bowl of warm water 😆 The power in your strokes is just awesome. Applause!!

[@emersonvieira2533]

WOOOOOOOWWWW...ENDURACE 💪😡🤘

[@IAmBretticus]

I loved your Nile cover and now you're treating us to a Behemoth cover. Amazing 👏

[@tallguyericreviews]

This is not what I expected to wake up to. What a treat

[@andrewhelms2573]

That Snare cuts like butter. One of the best sounding tones ever. So clear and crisp and versatile.

[@1997slayerfan]

Sick cover and thx for the background info in the description. 🤟

[@zagadape109]

Promiński had a great platform for his creativity on Demigod, Apostasy and Evangelion. Although I do not listen to this band anymore, there is a great sentiment and your choice of track to cover hits the spot for me. Alex one more thing: your work on The Cull will always be one of the most precious pieces of musicianship I've seen and heard. Best wishes for you man. Pozdro666

[@HansButtplugNiemann]

Why is that? I stopped after Evangelion as well and they even used to be my favorite band when I was 18-19. I can't remember why but I can't stand the newer stuff

[@ApplySomePressure54]

Absolutely monumental snare tone, holy fuck.

[@itsjustbradttv2382]

Inferno is an insane drummer! You did a really good job with this. That one crash one the right sounds AMAZING! Bro, this whole kit sounds gnarly!!!

[@Drhoward2890]

That setup is a monster, love it 🤘🏻🤘🏻 Stay killing it!

[@gmc182]

Best cover of this track ever!

[@bloodlustdrummer]

hitting that snare so hard your mouth opens oddly each time haha killer cover

[@ScottDincorn]

His left leg gets out of the way too, haha.

[@markavery6713]

One of their absolute best songs. Dude, you nailed it in my humbled opinion. Had the pleasure of watching Inferno many times & this is perfect. Just no biker boots!!👀👀👊🥁🤘🤣

[@zedpwner]

that snare literally sounds like a gunshot, awesome

[@mike0near]

Even if I'm not a drummer myself I really enjoy your covers and your work. Keep making these..

[@wrathofcorn]

I was 14, subscribed to Guitar World magazine. This music video shows up in a DVD included with that month's issue. Shit slapped so fuckin hard. I'd never seen anything like it

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Hellyeah!!! Awesome cover dude, that was clean!!! 🤘

[@duijzings1980]

Tight Alex🤘🏻

[@IvanOliv]

Wow. Some parts were perfected 👏

[@Maurydrums]

Amazing drum video, Master! Greetings from Mexico City.

[@Hauntedasylum666]

Man I love this album. What a great cover!

[@RobHellfire666]

That was SICK!!! Every but as good as Inferno. 🔥

[@jacobchavez6039]

Absolutely killed it !!

[@chocwatmiwk989]

some of these metal songs... the drummer runs a full marathon every set

[@NoFsGiven666]

Man to me your one of best drummers in world. Stellar playing as always 🔥🔥🔥

[@konradbott350]

2:27 was the first time i experienced the meaning of "groove" in extreme metal drumming back then when i started playing drums myself. Inferno really is one of the most influential drummers in this scene. Rüdi too of course :)

[@andrevth]

yea that ride seems a bit polyrhythmic , its a nice touch

[@SethCluckey]

Fuck dude, awesome drumming... calves for days with that track!

[@scottwelfare9267]

This is the most machinelike playing I've ever seen and I mean that in a good way. The consistency in velocity is nuts

[@mattnormandrums]

Love the fills in this one. Always amazed at how quick ad relaxed you play tom fills, particularly when using the left floor tom.

[@LordOfSweden]

That's fking tight man! Snare sounds good.

[@mellindrums]

Hell yeah Rudi! 🥁🔥

[@otterlady]

We need more Behemoth covers from you. Fucking AMAZING job! 🤘

[@marceloavila87]

I wish I could give more than one like for this. Perfect!

[@tsdtheskeletondrummer]

Holy Jalupas now that’s what I call solid & decent double pedal playing 🤘🏻🤘🏻😎🥁

[@egoogl]

What an effort! Congratz on pushing through!

[@christophercarson7733]

Alex is a natural on dbl bass hes proved why hes in the elite field of playing the drums

[@MRRVADrums]

Nice work! The bass drum was like “nope, we’re gonna ride this one ALL the way through”. 😂 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@SIRebrum]

*Inferno* is Amazing 🔥

[@Ruleof2Review]

Incredible!

[@anotherimpact8302]

He is not a drummer ,he’s a weapon

[@goord2.082]

Absolute unit of a song

[@Josh_E]

Your kit always sounds incredible, kick ass cover!

[@locopuas]

Very extreme difficult final song. Amazing Alex!

[@Graham2468]

DAMN! I need to listen to more Behemoth! That was SICK!!!! 🤜🤛🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@Consural]

absolute 🔥drumming as always Alex

[@OriginalGaucho]

Seeing Alex blast always makes me happy.

[@thefourthkind7824]

OOOOOOHHHHH YEEEEEEEEEEESS SIR !

[@ebsupra]

The stamina and timing are other worldly on this one.

[@Andy4543]

Holy cow man! Talk about fast double bass control 👍🏾👍🏾

[@izarfaizal7041]

This is random af,and i love it.

[@revb14n]

Always blown away. Love it 🤩

[@dmnscks]

Literally the best band ever

[@CFChristian]

Ugh love the sound of those toms.

[@d472kone]

Hell yeah. Great cover.

[@Danny_Aniss]

The song that got me into Behemoth! I did not expect this cover but oh it is welcome!! Your kid sounds amazing!

[@Idolmusk]

Holy shit! Sounds awesome🔥🔥🔥

[@GhostOvPerdition]

He 100% nailed this in every way and that snare tone is about as perfect as it gets 👌 The only other metal drummer that has a snare tone that sounds this good right now is Nic Pettersen from Northlane.

[@DruNature]

I hear you, I gotta check out Nic Pettersen, but what about the goat, Thomas Haake, that snare is the be all end all for me!

[@MetalDeepSnow]

sick as always!

[@daanvanbuynder3788]

this was pure magic

[@chaosinception7982]

Killed it! Great job!!

[@AlexNourse52]

Wow Rudi, going beast mode on this!

[@emilemil4551]

Greetings from country of Behemoth 🤘 🇵🇱

[@heyzeushoards1405]

Awesome job. Was my first Behemoth song. Still my favorites. 🤘🖤

[@northmenbarbell2391]

WOW What an awesome cover!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Your drumming is so incredible!!! 🥁🎶🔥🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Jono_]

your drumming sounds so clean. hot daymn dood.

[@collinthomas6288]

this song has such a sonic identity

[@tgstk2]

This song is soo brutal and what got me into behemoth. This album is a masterpiece.

[@NandoGilMetal]

Holy double bass kicks 🔥🔥

[@CameronLosch]

you rock Alex! Amazing drumming as always. that snare sounds beefy

[@chrisbaune9]

Inspiring as always, man, love watchin you play, keep it up.

[@kevinkuypers]

Incredible, love it!

[@WhirlwindDrums]

I absolutely love your drum setup

[@jensenkochdrums]

Sounds sick man!!!!

[@spantney]

Sublime, as always 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@crisburgerpy270]

Brutal cover broh 🤟

[@ahmedfoster]

Thank you, all - kzbin.info/aero/PLXMeez3Ak-rQIq-tpSwcrIA3y6xmVHm-a [29 original guitar instrumentals] Bull Pen (B-E-A-D-G-C-C#) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn3PmqKnbZ1jeM0 6 musical keys manifest: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 [used in reference to the following two (2) items: 1). The # of BLACK keys struck when using a piano keyboard to play each scale, and 2). The frequency parameter/range used in defining the scale. In addition to the 6 scales I play "at 12 O'CLOCK" (my slang) for the last minute or so - This is otherwise known as the C# (sharp) Major scale [The C-sharp major is a major scale based on C♯, consisting of the pitches C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A♯, and B♯. It is enharmonically equivalent to D-flat major. Its key signature has seven sharps. The C-sharp major scale]: With all notes being # (or all just "black keys" on a piano keyboard), the C# major scale is not possible to be played using piano; on the guitar however, voila ~TIME TRAVEL (!!!!). A guitar fretboard, and the scientific application of frequency manipulation for Time Travel: TIME TRAVEL- kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfUf6B7a7h5r5o Guitar playing = Time Travel: scientifically, the proof is simplified on my napkin (and explained in the Video): The guitar's fretboard enable's removal of all "written" representation of said "music" - including the "measure" portion of written music. 4/4; 5/4 etc.. or the beat. When the TIME SIGNATURE is removed, BOOM - time travel. Voila. The guitar: On each string the following occurs along the fretboard [Whole tone = 2 spaces on the fretboard. Half tone = a single space on the fretboard]: Whole tone - Whole tone - Half tone - Whole tone - Whole tone - Whole tone - Half tone (repeat) = THE MAJOR SCALE. Guitar is all together the coolest thing. -The

[@augustoarrigunaga9306]

That snare sound 🙌🏻

[@tamarockstar45]

Impressive quads. And drumming too.

[@johndoedro]

Excellent job, Alex!!!! Now more behemoth, please!

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@ripcityraider9469]

Beautifully done

[@rockdacavera]

G.O.A.T! Fu*king great!

[@Rollison]

Alex my man you always nail it \m/

[@eyezick]

What a Behemoth drummer

[@fadedwithog]

we can all agree...We saw the music video 4 this back in the early 2000s on headbangers ball...it was our introduction to behemoth lol then we discovered the track XUL

[@EdBMetal]

F YEAH MAN! 🔥🤘💀🤘🔥

[@MultiEchelon]

Poor feets 😮 So good and solid work 💪