Alex Rudinger - Obscura - "Anticosmic Overload"

I am very happy to announce that I'll be filling in for OBSCURA on the 2015 Summer Slaughter tour this July/August!
Looking forward to getting on tour and sharing the stage with these guys; I've followed their work & been a fan since I was a teenager, so it's a privilege to be filling in & joining them on the road! Especially stoked to hang out with all the good buddies in the other bands - the bill for Slaughter this year is packed with some great bands/guys, so make sure to come out to a show and hang! Dates below:
7/28 - Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
7/30 - Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
7/31 - Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theater
8/01 - Joliet, IL @ Mojoes
8/02 - Cleveland, OH @ The Agora Theatre
8/03 - Columbus, OH @ The Northland Performing Arts Center
8/05 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
8/06 - Hamilton, ON @ Club 77
8/07 - Montreal, QC @ Heavy MTL
8/08 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
8/09 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroomwha
8/12 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall w/ The All Stars Tour
8/14 - Richmond, VA @ Gwar-B-Q Fest
8/15 - Knoxville, TN @ The International
8/17 - Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Live
8/18 - Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room & Garage
8/20 - Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
8/21 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
8/22 - Anaheim, CA @ City National Grove Of Anaheim
8/23 - San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
8/24 - Los Angeles, CA @ Regent Theater
Mixing was done by Adam 'Nolly' Getgood who can also be seen chillin' in the back left angle of this video. Nolly came and stayed at my house for a few days and we nerd-ed out and did fun recording stuff. Good times (and good drum tones) were had!
This video also features one of my new snare drums. Tama 13"x7" G-Maple. Sounds dapper!
Cymbal Setup for this video is as followed (if sitting behind the kit, from left to right)
18" Byzance Brilliant China
18" Byzance Brilliant Medium Crash
13" Byzance Traditional Medium Hi-Hats
12" Classics Custom Trash Crash
10" MB20 Rock Splash
14" Classics Custom Dark Hi-Hats
20" MB20 Heavy Bell Ride
18" Byzance Traditional Medium Crash
20" Byzance Brilliant China
I proudly endorse Tama Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Remo Drumheads, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Gator Cases, 1964 In-Ear's, & 2Box Electronics
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As always, thanks for watching!

[@subzSauria]

That Nolly in the background :D

[@DahakaCL]

Fuck. I come to post the same, just 3 years late

[@SelfReflexivity]

6 years here 😂

[@joshuasplural]

We'd recognize that head anywhere

[@jimmygee5]

Nolly just chillin in the background

[@xXxH_E_R_OxXx]

Is there anything this guy can't play? Wow every video I've seen today rocks.

[@BurnTheNuance]

Hands down my favorite video you have posted, ever! Please, please cover a Beyond Creation song. Anything off of Aura!

[@lazarefilms9290]

Yeah that would be great, like Omnipresent Perception

[@MattJFilms]

LazareFilms YES YES YES

[@justynfogarty6209]

BurnThePope0514 That would be amazing but he's filling in for Obscura on the SS tour. Don't think he'll have time cuz learning songs this complex probably takes a lot time, especially for him to nail verbatim like he did in this video.

[@AlexRamosDrTaz]

Justyn Fogarty Alex is doing 30 minute sets with Obscura, so he still has enough time at this point to nail the songs for the Summer Slaughter tour. He reminds me of Charlie Zeleny in terms of picking music up very quickly. Z nailed the songs for the first Blotted Science album in barely a week before recording!

[@drummermikerocks1]

BurnThePope0514 The song earthborn evolution would be sick!! Cool, fast, and complicated parts accompanied by some stellar groove and fat fills.

[@TheGreatBerdino]

Let the Hannes flow through you.

[@yamanick92]

Sounds like some sort of drug now haha

[@ericheydenreich2846]

Amazing song, great job recreating all those changes in tempo and mood!

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

So spoiled to have Rudi’s, Sebastian’s and David’s versions of this killer drum track (thanks Hannes!). I dig how they each add their own flavour to it.

[@santiagofonzo9336]

There's Hanne's version aswell! (drums playthrough)

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@santiagofonzo9336 I gave Hannes a shout out in my comment for coming up with it.

[@santiagofonzo9336]

@@Virvum_Juggernaut I meant that there's a playthrough video of him, aside from the tune itself. I may have misundertood you though, I thought you shouted him out because of the drums composition and you may have not seen that playthrough 🤷🏻

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@santiagofonzo9336 All good man. Yeah, I’ve seen it. There’s a couple of OBSCURA tracks of Hannes’ playing.

[@ArtificialFear]

Stellar performance! That was undoubtedly badass!

[@ericburnworth530]

It's 2019 and i still can't get over how perfect this is. I hope you're up to great things, man.

[@kababrutal]

Plz do some Necrophagist

[@OdysseyDawnMusic]

kababrutal i think he has some prepared but just hasnt released it yet. This is just me hoping too. haha

[@jonathanmellqvist2]

It would be so awesome!!

[@francoxhc]

Stabwound

[@kababrutal]

mark kolb Yea :)

[@kevinv332]

fermented offal discharge

[@EthanTeaDrumming]

I wild Nolly appears.

[@reynlord666]

Absolutely bonkers as usual RD&TDs

[@Mizziri]

YESS! Obscura is one of my favorite bands ever.

[@johnwestbaymusic]

I've never seen anyone hit so hard, yet effortless. And your blast beats are so unbelievable!

[@Michael_Michaels]

Hannes Grossmann must be very proud! Or really pissed off by seeing someone else be able to play his parts!

[@MadDubMud]

MikeVonDoom I am with that second assertion :D

[@HiFisch94]

He commented on this video some days ago ;)

[@burningempire666]

um I would say this is dead balls perfect. Fantastic!

[@podgemurray4377]

This man just has a spare Nolly, just lyin around in his practice dungeon. WHAT A PIECE OF GEAR

[@andrewmilbankdrums]

Its ridiculous seeing you fill in/play for all these bands, especially ones that you sort of grew up listening to. That freaking blows my mind. You're living the life man, must be a dream come true. I remember watching ordinance play-through videos when you still had long hair and now you're literally playing in and touring with all of my favorite bands. I envy your bad-assery. I hope to one day be on that level and reach the inner circle (; Kick ass video!

[@milkminotaur]

just..fucking amazing. been drumming for 30 years and its always good to find new inspiration. smiling throughout/mesmerised. nice one.

[@daveruckidrums]

YES! It'll be an honor to share the stage with you in NJ brotha!

[@Octopusskull]

since the day this song came out I always thought that the drummer in this band gave 100 percent to this song and I’ve never seen a single reaction video to that unfortunately I only saw this video today, and it almost demonstrates what the Obscura drummer himself must make sense of playing this song! congratz dude even late xD

[@lorenvburrell]

Unreal. How are you not hospitalized after every show??

[@TheHeartTheUsed]

I spy a Nolly

[@locifer696]

Awesome performance, that looks intense… Obscura rules!!!🤘😆

[@bndncn]

Oh, man. I'm loving that there are some 60 fps rates being incorporated in these videos. It makes everything so much smoother and clearer!

[@AStoicMaster]

Very commendable work. You are one sharp & crafty drummer Count Alex!

[@msmejekify]

I picked that snare up about 6 months ago and I absolutely love it. Now I really feel like I made the right choice lol

[@drummermikerocks1]

Probably one of my favorite if not my favorite snare/kit sounds you've achieved in your videos. That maple snare really cracks doesn't it!? And coated heads sounds hella nice on that kit. Overall fantastic playing, tuning, and engineering on this video. One of my favorites that you've released thus far. Im always looking forward to new videos of you playing. I also cant wait to see and hear some new Ordinance!!!! Whenever that might be. Cheers!!!

[@errrzarrr]

Rudimger touring with Obscura, that's great news and great for alliance for both of you. Congratulations Alex.

[@Jorgelopezdrums]

This guy is the new metal drummer god. totally accurate, precise and so pleasant to watch.

[@mathewreed818]

Saw you play live this weekend with Light the Torch. You’re a true pro. Love your playing and was thankful to see you kill it live.

[@baranselsoydemir3609]

I can believe my fucking eyes!My favorite drummer with the best technical death metal band avaible while filling up for my other favorite drummer Hannes!!

[@OriginalGaucho]

Always loved this song! Your playing is as always, perfect.

[@MrAntihumanism]

The intro is very well done, excellent. Obscura needs you!

[@justynfogarty6209]

Congrats on finding another SICK band I listen to and will be seeing live to open for lmao.

[@graveworm1987]

BEST.COVER.EVER... Keep up the fucking good work man...

[@joaopaulop.farinha1009]

Holy shit!!!not too many people could fill this shoes...you just killed it...god damn..you have and amazing gift for this instrument.

[@leelamp35]

Dudes an animal, love listening/watching him play

[@davidjenson1570]

That's excellent drumming! I'm always amazed at how guys can play like this. Just great stuff! :)

[@FountainheadTV]

Wicked, Alex! Looking forward to performing these songs together :) Best, Tom Fountainhead.

[@IgnacioCentu96]

Feelsbadman

[@Joko515]

FeelsFuckingBadMan

[@operaticandroid459]

:'(

[@MsDrumer95]

The first camera angle its killer!! And foot camera too!! Nice job R

[@timgorman4486]

Awesome video as always! And Nolly just chilling in the back haha

[@simongoodluck1821]

U are very gifted mate, if only I had the equivalent of a finger nail clipping of your talent. Love your work, thankyou

[@AlexRamosDrTaz]

Cool! I might be able to catch this @ Webster Hall in NYC!

[@memcore1312]

Pretty excited to see you in both Anaheim and Los Angeles!

[@omanoadodrummerofficial5632]

Very cool Alex,you are the best !

[@daki222000]

would love to look into your motoric cortex during this.. must be smoking!

[@Sodigerati]

This is too dope! I was depressed Hannes wasn't playing, then this video came up!!! haha.

[@jacobramsey1677]

I got really sad when I heard Hannes Grossmann left Obscura but now that I know you are filling in, makes everything even better!

[@colewood1768]

My favorite drummer right here! You should cover Rivers Of Nihil! Thatd be sick!

[@NurIbrahimTikko]

you make it so easy to play, damn awesome!

[@adamsylvan5466]

Gotta start practicing blasting with your left hand but PINKY ONLY! Nah I'm kidding bro, tight as ever. Keep killing it

[@PatrickBateman51965]

No words...Amazing.

[@alonso5754]

Flawless as always

[@andrewmillington6376]

The clarity of yes is YES HD YES

[@TheMoneymaker43]

Should seriously consider making drum lesson videos, that would be fucking amazing dude. Such a huge fan, you've always been a major inspiration to me.

[@WhatTheKlunk]

Also, I would happily buy a transcription of this if you ever made one available.

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

Cover some Ulcerate... if you dare! Very few live to tell the tale of their godly drumming

[@grandolddrummer]

FutileExistence Yes!

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

grandolddrummer truly next level shit right?

[@andresmarin5328]

The snare sound is perrrfectt!!!

[@999Aqib]

Would be really glad if you gave lessons on metal drumming :| You're the best out there at the moment. Can't even change tabs on my browser while watching this. Amazing

[@stevo946]

Aqib Ahsan Lessons would be incredible.

[@MrStian98]

He does Skype lessons! :)

[@Sh1bble]

Aqib Ahsan Look up Travis Orbin, he tutored Alex for a short period as far as I recall, he's got a very good way of looking at how to approach drumming in an effective and efficient manner.

[@999Aqib]

Thanks a lot dude. Will look him up. No end to practice :)

[@daftshark]

it's a real pleasure to see you play. That G-maple sounds great (sounds like my Yamaha Musashi)

[@CoryPelizzari]

Love to see you cover something from Hate Eternal.

[@LurchyScott]

Look forward to seeing you on tour with Obscura Alex! I haven't had the privilege of seeing you play live since you left Threat Signal and it just so happens Hamilton, ON is one of those Summer Slaughter stops! Congrats bud!

[@ards5161]

Drums sound ace but fix that posture nolly haha

[@Distro_34]

yas first metal song I ever heard!!! nice cover!!

[@jjfish9311]

Woo hell yeah that's great man! Can't wait too see you with them in az!

[@executeorders]

Awesome as always!

[@METALLiCMETALLEr]

So cool, Obscura rulz!!

[@bladelazoe]

Dude this is awesome! July 31st in Minnesota! I'll give you a high five/knuckles at the show!

[@jessebowles5632]

Its pretty cool when his legs match up in the video, like at 1:33. This is so good.

[@AEONSCREW]

Man, hannes do a súper good Job recording this drum lines, and, of course, grossman is one of my favorite drummers, with blotted science, obscura and necrophagist his style fits perfectly.... Awesome Job and the best wishes for you in the summer slaughter!!

[@julio_freire]

Congratulations... Very complex evoltuiotns...and you played very well !!!

[@BassMeister17]

NOLLYNOLLYNOLLYNOLLYNOLLYNOLLYNOLLYNOLLYNOLLYNOLLYNOLLYNOLLY. Now that that's done lol, awesome playing as always, and the drums sound killer. Love the new snare!

[@EdenPorterMusic]

Great match! This is pretty nerdy, but you might want to export these at 30fps - only the back right angle is 60fps and it's weird moving between it and all the other cameras. As always your lighting and color correction is great ;)

[@evanpragliola4947]

That's what it was ! Such high quality either way. But cool you noticed that

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

Nolly just chillin in the background LOL!

[@SlipsJDR]

Dat Nolly in the BG xD Looking forward to seeing ya when you get to MTL

[@HydraSperati]

Just got that snare. I see youre using a controlled sound. Just wondering if youre doing anything besides tuning up and moongels to get that kind of tone?

[@ChanDrumCovers]

Good luck in the tour!

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

Best song in their catalog

[@Miltonidiom]

Will you/Obscura be at the Baltimore date on 8/13? It was missing from the list in the description and I was frightened, lol.

[@matenorth]

Amazing drumming!!!How much time for the flying fingers tehnique to develop?My wrist is still moving :(

[@SamirMamude]

Great job as usual! Would be nice to see some drum lessons.

[@antoinevam2180]

The guy in the back,is he alive? :P Great job as always Alex! \m/

[@mariusgrothe8935]

Alex, I think youre one of the best drummer and a great inspiration for me in this kind of music....I would like to know how do you learn these songs...You learn it by notes ?...

[@zukuuyanguren2711]

+Marius Grothe guys i will explain further when i get home so i dont run out of things to say ahah! just hold on mayn, hold own!

[@josh101744]

ALWAYS CRISPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice taps bro..

[@dangreen4650]

I’d love to see you cover diluvium by obscura 🙏

[@minimartin4o]

Really nice Hannes Grossman cover! Sick !

[@leok8183]

This is awesome. I have followed you for some years and you never fail to amaze me and everyone else. Have you thought about doing some The Algorythm stuff? I´d love to see that.

[@DemonizedTX]

Love how smooth the 60 fps looks, although it seems only a couple of your cameras are recording at 60. Great as always.

[@MarcoFerlito]

Insane quality \m/

[@Manueldrumsxyz]

amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnGribbin]

lol i listen to this song pretty much every day at work for several years now

[@mbradford1206]

What's playing at the very beginning? I've heard something very similar to that played before but by someone called Andrew Baxter. Sounds sick!

[@christiangabucci5473]

Amazing consistency... Haha is that Nolly from Periphery managing the sound in the background?

[@RafaelLima-my9fo]

hello alex ... you think to visit Brazil? ... Workshop here in the city of Fortaleza in Ceara state would be crazy ... congratulations for the work , very good!

[@Warforce1488]

Is an Instrumental Version out there?

[@yamanick92]

Dammit. Now I feel compelled to attend the tour.

[@JustinPayton]

When'd you switch to Remo then? Was it fairly recent? Thought you had been with Evans for a while.

[@NabilKarsheh]

I hoped this will come!

[@DoggoWillink]

I can't believe that shit with customs happened, fucking unreal. Also I can't believe I didn't know that this was going to be at Starland Ballroom in NJ, I would've went in a heartbeat, even just for Beyond Creation who I think was still on the roster. Can't believe I missed that.