Alex Rudinger - Whitechapel - "Father Of Lies"

Haven't had a chance to record any new drum videos since returning home from tour, but thankfully I have a handful finished from awhile ago! Here's "Father Of Lies" from one of Whitechapel's earlier albums, 'This Is Exile'.
You may notice that the tempo is a bit different from the album version. 'This Is Exile' actually wasn't recorded to a click track, so Zach made a custom tempo mapping to match it for playing live. In the process, he changed a few tempos (mainly slowing some parts down a bit) in ways that he / the band thought would help them translate better in the live environment (& I very much agree!). I then took the album guitar stem he'd sent me & used Elastic-Audio to stretch it down to the new tempo. I personally prefer the song at this tempo from a listeners-perspective, & am also very glad I don't have to play it any FASTER than this live (LOL).
Mixing was done by Anup Sastry. As per usual, he did a REAL SICK job! If you're in need of any mixing/mastering/general audio engineering work, please contact Anup using the address below!
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Kit Specs:
#Tama Starclassic B/B in Smokey Indigo Burst -
10x7
12x8
14x12
16x14
20x16
14x6.5 SLP Black Brass (which I added diecast hoops to)
(& in case you're wondering, I recorded this before I had gotten my second B/B kick drum)
#Meinl Cymbal Setup (from left to right, if sitting behind the kit) -
18" Pure Alloy China
18" Byzance Brilliant Medium Crash
14" Byzance Traditional Medium Hi-Hats
10" Byzance Brilliant Splash
10" MB20 Rock Splash
13" Byzance Brilliant Medium Hi-Hats
19" Byzance Brilliant Medium/Thin Crash
20" MB20 Heavy Bell Ride (which is now called the "Byzance Heavy Hammered Ride")
18" Pure Alloy China
14"/16" Stack Combo (comprised of a 14" Pure Alloy Medium Hi-Hat bottom on the bottom, & a 16" Classics Custom Trash Crash on top)
#EvansDrumheads -
EC Reverse Dot (frosted) over SnareSide-300 on Snare
Clear EC2's over Clear G1's on Toms
UV1-EQ4 over EQ4 Smooth White on Kick
I proudly endorse Tama Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Vratim Drumshoes, Reflexx Practice Pads, Audient, 64 In-Ears, Gator Cases, Trick Pedals, OnTrigger, & Tunerfish Luglocks
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As always, thanks for watching & stay tuned for more!

[@joeyscarseat]

I remember when Rudi helped me pass my senior project by emailing me a transcript of “Do Not Go Gently” by animals as leaders. Super cool dude and one hell of a drummer. 🔥

[@iDrunkRS]

This is my favorite Whitechapel song, thanks for the cover. So sick!

[@izaiaspaulino6596]

Me too

[@ianmarkabellana5832]

same, 2nd cover in youtube for this song. 1st one was from ben, but had really bad quality video lol

[@iDrunkRS]

@@ianmarkabellana5832 I know, I remember it's from before he was even in Whitechapel, I remember seeing it like 8 years ago or something like that.

[@B_RADAR420]

Bro, same

[@ChrisJenkinsDrums]

Never get tired of how clean Alex's playing is...

[@KSdrummerofficial]

THAT SNAAAAREE SOUND!!!!! And of course your playing - Stunning and perfect as always!

[@Ciscomeister]

Holy shit yes.

[@JakobStrand]

Almost Gavin Harrison´s snare

[@alfredoacuna9794]

I was completely amazed by it too until I saw the trigger lol Still a crazy performance, this guy is gifted

[@MapexDrummer814]

I don’t even feel worthy enough to watch this masterpiece again.

[@aaronnichols2442]

Such clarity and power

[@zackaustindrums]

YES! This is straight up everything🔥

[@НикитаЛубин]

That's arguably one of the best songs Whitechapel ever did, and one of my favorites too!

[@_misterwilly]

The cleanliness of your technique and strokes is exemplary.

[@bladelazoe]

Even though I've heard this song many times, it just occurred to me on just how heavy this song is without vocals.

[@MattJFilms]

3:16 slapped me across the face

[@mack7170]

I remember finding your Section 8 cover years ago. The fact that you're playing with them now is so rad. Congrats and keep being awesome

[@eyezick]

When the drumming and mixing is so good that every song he covers sounds better than the originals, you know you're a cloud 9 musician

[@rhysera]

And now i need to re-spin This Is Exile front to back! Love your covers Alex!

[@2112josh2112able]

I've been following your work since 2009 dude, I even talked to you once on Facebook, to say this exact same words. Is impeccable, spot on and extremely well played every drum fill you do. Big inspiration and influence bro, keep killing it as always.

[@caseypnw]

Everything makes sense now. This Is Exile wasn’t recorded to a click track. What a great, raw album

[@xenophagia]

Yup.

[@janitorialjargon2411]

Its incredible how clean this guy is. Top notch performance

[@Chillidog650]

Dude your double bass is so insanely clean, everything about your playing is clean as fuck, i definitely aspire to reach your level someday 🤘🤘

[@JohnHenry1331]

God the rewatch value is so good. Not just on this video but so many more. You are such an awesome musician to watch. Hope to meet you one day, and steal some of your knowledge on the kit. Have a good one Alex, hope this finds you well. Keep doing your thing 👌 💯

[@pdejonge2905]

Howcome 40 people dislike this? This is display of amazing skills!

[@shadow_serpent90]

Kevin was such a kickass drummer. So cool to see you do him justice.

[@WoPrulez]

This was one of the first metal albums I ever bought for myself and haven't heard in forever, awesome job. Now back to my Whitechapel CDs

[@michaelb.42112]

As ALWAYS, Alex, you kill it !!!!

[@iDrunkRS]

Oh my God I've been waiting for you to cover this for SO long. Yesss

[@Metal0217]

This song is heavy AF! Amazing playthrough, flawless

[@konradbott350]

Really really good! :) I love Alex` face during the double-bass-patterns - he looks like a little boy excited over a gift he got :D

[@mattcopelanddrums8169]

That snare tone man.... wow. Just beautiful. The all around mix is perfect as well man!

[@howies5265]

Your playing makes SO much sense to me always impressed with your left hand lead thanks again for the inspiration 🛒

[@erikpelaez8481]

Wow that was super clean. Man you crushed it

[@Jason.odrums]

Bought that snare head because of this video. You are one of my favorite drummers right now!

[@vamsterr]

Farrrr out dude you got some of the cleanest blast beats I've ever seen,, what a cover dude!! So good

[@jonahschuck7921]

I love covers of less popular songs which are just as good as popular ones!! SICK COVER BRO!

[@jeidoublerice2282]

How the hell can you dislike such perfection

[@ditoarch06]

i really love this symmetrical drum setup

[@lordbelvederepatsbosox7688]

Double dare you to cover every song from that album lol love watching you play! Great stuff my friend!

[@DrLangly]

Impeccable playing by you as always. Anup also knocked the audio mix out of the park here.

[@Yervy]

those kicks sound so good

[@lefthook4878]

Dude that was sick. I love the " dirty" ending of this song, and your drum sound makes it better

[@ahj4ac]

Sick playing, as usual. And great song choice. Would kill to see a cover of anything from Archspire

[@iguessillsuffer]

I see a new video from you. I click like! It's a simple thing to do and guaranteed it will be amazing as usual.

[@Joefizmo1]

And this is why you got to tour with them. Cant wait for more vids from you alex.

[@JakeStaffin]

Beastly playing as always, love it!!

[@Mr.DOS_]

Your skills are out of this world. What a machine! 😮👍🏻

[@DaRkGrimm101]

Wow one of the cleaniest drum playing i've seen.. Keep it up man!! Awesome

[@joe15rock]

Been following your channel since the old Fleshwrought days and I just wanted to say how great it is that you're still jamming along to heavy ass metal songs nearly 10 years later. Back then those videos were a huge inspiration for me and watching you grow as a player and an artist has been amazing so I just wanted to thank you for all the great content you've made over the years, peace :D

[@Mzor81]

I absolutely love this - one of the legends!

[@brighidclaire]

Great playing, Rüdi!

[@fantaboytoph]

Best drum song lowkey best chops w tha cymbals n every thing so juicy

[@godscoldhands77]

flawless. outstanding drumming.

[@CarnivorousSwarm]

VICIOUS DISPLAY OF POWER!

[@cwelliver1985]

Hands down the most talented drummer on the internets.

[@sufddd]

Daaaaaamnnnn Alex, back again with those makingeverydrummerquitplaying!!

[@MartinBellamy.MBDrums]

So happy Rudi is with whitechapel, the new album is going to be nuts

[@ChristianRobertPeterson]

I’ve been waiting so long for someone to do this cover. Could not have asked for better

[@SeekTheLordJesusChrist7]

Alex, you are an absolute beast and make me wanna give up drumming, lol.

[@Bentfrombeyond]

I really enjoy the kind of clankiness of the early albums, I love the newer sounds just as much, but there's a different energy to the first two albums, muddy, muffled, but still intense. I really love this cover too!

[@disco4535]

God damn the kit and the mix sound unreal

[@mudvayner23]

I was at your gig at Exit Festival in Novi Sad, Serbia. You were amazing, had a great time!

[@liamdalton7602]

See now I just watched your blood soaked symphony play through and now I come across this, your versatility is fucking insane man, big up you my guy 👌🤟

[@aflyingducky]

Yeahhh! Love this song. those speed changes are so sick

[@StephenDanielAddeo]

That face you make when you even amaze yourself.

[@johnharry3014]

Those double bass!!mind blown!!!

[@evers_mhvn4264]

Best album!!! Cracking job sir

[@dallasnaish6859]

That was awesome, so clean, precise and powerful. Great drumming!

[@jessebowles5632]

This makes me so happy, I shed a tear

[@tdogg1281]

Awesome. So clean

[@marcomaticc9420]

Looking good Alex!

[@IslamFalmi]

Recall this being my favorite Whitechapel song when I was huge on them. (Still their best song). Sick playing as usual

[@fabiodias5527]

Holy shit, man. That was tight!

[@Skvffed]

Incredible cover. One of my favorite Whitechapel tracks. Would be amazing if you just covered all of This Is Exile & A New Era of Corruption, haha. Your kit sounds absolutely sick, mate!

[@evanbates4097]

That snare... I love it.

[@valentinamenesesgaleano3705]

Amazing snare sound

[@cgrind3000]

One of best DM drummers doing it, no question. Keep killing it dude

[@rafaelmesquita3742]

Nice cover the favorite song next cover possession

[@ThibaultTresca]

textbook definition of a master, god damnnn

[@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz101]

Favorite song of theirs!!

[@j.chillydawson1807]

Damn the entire kit sounds so good

[@kalamay]

The one song I was waiting for you to cover!

[@brendansauve2683]

That snare is as snappy as a vilasic pickle

[@krioni86sa]

So clean

[@METALLiCMETALLEr]

One of my faves from them! cool!!!!!!

[@mileshawkins6225]

How the hell can anyone possibly dislike this 🤦‍♂️

[@InfestedCheetah]

Nice work!

[@tdogg1281]

Totally amazing

[@JayC-xv9lh]

Wow I love the sound you got outta your kick drum ❤

[@coreyp6614]

Sounds huge man! Awesome job! Jealous I can't play like you

[@DennisCardinaels]

Saw you at Graspop and Jera On Air. You absolutely nailed it, joy to watch! Super tight!

[@TonyMacaroni69_]

Der Rüdi wieder mal am begeistern! :D

[@michaeldouglas3574]

Crazyyy drumss @!

[@codyhart1905]

Slaying it as usual

[@Danfromoverthere]

Pure awesomeness!!!

[@jshrssll]

This is so good

[@ВладимирГусев-н4я]

Sound is great!

[@richardjohnson2650]

So effortless

[@Quantumbender1]

That snare man dayumm!!

[@oscarpena4581]

Es un capo. Una máquina !!!

[@KholmDrums]

Sick.

[@davidlindsey5363]

God dude 1:06 is so f***ing brutal. One of my deathcore breakdowns in the history of deathcore breakdowns.

[@shredderbruh1374]

Youre simply the best!

[@OtherGandhi]

Wow what a throwback

[@juanmavargas9014]

Amazing cover,cheers from argentina 🤘🥁