Meinl Cymbals - Bryce Butler - "Blood in the Sands of Time" by Shadow of Intent

See demos for the cymbals in Bryce's setup: bit.ly/3t5fYQA
6" Byzance Brilliant Splash
18" Byzance Dual Trash China
14" Byzance Brilliant Heavy Hammered Hihats
8" Byzance Brilliant Splash
18" Byzance Dual Crash
10" Byzance Dual Splash
Artist Concept Model Temporal Stack II (upside down)
19" Byzance Dual Crash
22" Byzance Brilliant Heavy Hammered Ride
10" Byzance Brilliant Splash (stack top - inverted)
14" Byzance Traditional China (stack bottom)
20" Byzance Vintage Equilibrium China
Meinl Drum Honey on snare
"Blood in the Sands of Time" by Shadow of Intent

[@brycebutlerdrums]

Thank you so much to Chris Brewer and everyone at Meinl for making these videos happen and for making my dreams a reality!! It is truly an honor to play the most beautiful sounding and feeling cymbals in the world, and to be supported by such a loving family. I always dreamed of having professional drum videos like this on the Meinl channel... so surreal and so grateful to see this manifest into reality. Nothing but love to everyone for the kind words and taking the time to watch/listen!! This was so fun! Can't wait to come back 😍🥹🫶

[@whatcanibreakdrums]

Seriously man, you ripped these!

[@sonofhorror1995]

think you could convince the rest of the band to come play a show in Wichita to make up for Ben being sick on the As i lay dying tour and having to do an instrumental set? My friend and I will gladly stand at the front and flash you again like last time

[@kevinwillingham172]

🥁 + 🦶 = 👶🏼

[@screesurfer1]

Hey Bryce, i noticed you are using both, the Roland Acoustic trigger, as well as The ACD Game Changer, which is actually connected to your TM-2? Love your playing, Cheers!

[@brycebutlerdrums]

@@screesurfer1 Roland RT30k! I have yet to find a pedal trigger that I like or that is as accurate as the Roland trigger 😅🫶

[@Kevin-fu4nc]

Bryce smiling through some of the most technical shit is the most wholesome thing ever.

[@thesummit615]

Bryce’s play through are always going to be my favorite. Who else brings this much joy to angry drumming? Lol

[@kevinwillingham172]

Angry Music for Happy People 👶🏼

[@foofich]

yeah. i can actually feel the love he spreads)

[@wolfeys]

Another awesome playthrough by the happiest drummer alive! Keep 'em coming. I just can't get enough!

[@isaacbeckett1499]

I don’t know why this comment made me think about Dom Famurelo… dang. Someone had to pick up the happy drummer mantel! +1 for happy drummers!

[@xobill212]

And highest 😂😂😂😂

[@elcrackengaitos_bs4804]

This dude's independence is just mindblowing And he is extremely creative with all the cymbals and the drum kit And remember, always with a smile in his face

[@melonssb4316]

Get you a man who looks at you the way Bryce looks at his ride ❤️❤️❤️

[@rickgillette2470]

I discovered Bryce from doing covers of Shadow of Intent and now he’s in the band. It’s mind blowing to imagine how that experience has been for him and as a fan of the band I am excited to see the next album. I said it from the first time I heard The Migrant, it’s going to be Reclaimer 2.0 with better production. The drums in this play through sound amazing by the way and your playing is always awesome.

[@rachelblake2350]

I honestly think the drums for Shadow of Intent are so understated. Like they sound so fluid and natural that you don't even notice how complex the fills are, all the little ghost notes, all the tiny variations between bars. It all just sits so naturally in the music, working perfectly in concert with the wider scope of the piece.

[@righteous247]

This is what hard work and love for the craft looks like

[@whatcanibreakdrums]

My man! Bryce always puts a smile on my face seeing him rip! It's infectious lol. Meinl snatching up all the badass metal drummers!

[@froginthebog8103]

Watching this guy play makes me happy, and I feel like I wanna hang out with him and be his friend

[@TallMatt]

as someone who has done both of those things, I can 100% confirm it is worth it -- dude's legit the sweetest person in the metal scene

[@Austinwevo]

Dude is so damn technical but not overbearing. That’s a hard thing to do.

[@Philtoid]

Omg that fill at 1:35 was incredible

[@coachcanntent8325]

Legit was pumped to see this playthru so I could watch this fill. Still can barely figure it out lol. Dudes a beast

[@tannerwest6823]

Holy shit that is the coolest fill I’ve heard in a WHILE

[@PaddleswithBraddles]

Was just watching for the first time and was about to write the same comment 👏

[@therealdavidmac]

Best splash work I’ve ever seen.

[@brycebutlerdrums]

Ahhhh thank you so much!!! That's such a huge compliment! I took a lot from Mike Portnoy 😅🙏

[@Bazdal420]

Bryce's such a BEAST

[@ledrummer1637]

More Bryce Butler' vidéos please!! Excellent !!!

[@lucashazard6655]

This guy is wholesome and insanely talented

[@boroberson475099]

Never seen him before and now I’m a fan 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@yungmeanmug]

One of the best out of dallas frfr

[@chris89hart]

Dude is really showcasing those cymbals! I love watching him play.

[@kolasol]

His smile represents what we feel as drummers as soon as we sit in front of it❤️ thank you Meinl and Bryce for this awesome piece

[@proddreamatnight]

Cymbal work at 1:14 is so ridiculously impressive

[@reubenk7331]

YES, I love seeing Bryce play! Something so heavy, and beautiful, and he's so happy while doing it! What could be better 🙂

[@kevinwillingham172]

👶🏼

[@realtealcovers232]

The drumming is incredible but the smiles keep me coming back.

[@Eyeofdajjal]

It’s like he puts a lot of thought into every crash hit and is happy about how it turns out. A joy to watch. I love this guy 🖤

[@RadioJack]

Words cannot express how happy I am for you Bryce! You still put a smile on my face every time I see you drum!

[@wardystudios688]

I love the fills man they are so original! Soon as i saw the thumbnail for this i was like YESSSS!!!

[@qd_w]

Oh my god. This guy.... 👏 What a joy to watch and to listen to play

[@dio4912]

he's so happy. I love seeing this. One of my fav drummer, because the way he uses the cymbals are sound amazing.

[@coachcanntent8325]

This is the one I was waiting for!!! 🤘

[@TessKay]

Love these videos because I had no idea just how insane the drums were on this song. Another incredible playthrough. And the sigh of relief at the end 😅

[@liltaurus332]

The most original drummer in the metal scene rn without a doubt

[@davebrown249]

@brycebutlerdrums I think for me the best part of all these videos I the fact that you are smiling the entire time, all the while playing very difficult music. Thank you for these videos.

[@brycebutlerdrums]

Thank you so much for taking your time to watch and comment. I appreciate you and your kindness beyond words 🥹😭🫶

[@Tane_Colt45]

Dude just gets it. @3:59 We all smile at those double pedal blasts.

[@bloodybloody69]

I'm not mad into the modern metal stuff as of late but this guy speaks to me

[@Timichaud]

He squeeze sooo much details in his fills. A lot of splash plays like Despiced Icon drummer. So nice.

[@tannerwest6823]

Alex Pelletier would be proud

[@Vault4ce4680]

This dude is LEGIT! This is what I imagine when I think "Great Drummer". His skill comes from following his heart and he's able to follow his heart even more so because of his skill. It's the force behind all the happiness he shows.

[@youtubesucks1885]

speechless. awesome cymbal work

[@lucassix2202]

Man first time I saw Shadow of Intent live I was left flabbergasted on how Bryce was smiling just as he was doing his afternoon Walk (he was indeed blasting the most technical and heaviest shit I ever heard live)

[@SirWilliamOlaf]

Dude is just sooo talented! Love this band so much! 🔥

[@GwanYTB]

Dude, this is insane. Great drumming, such a joy to see Bryce playing. Good stuff.

[@garrusmandolin1362]

Bryce always looks so happy when he plays

[@danielmarciniakdrums]

Absolute mindblowing performance! Bryce is the man!!! 🔥🤘

[@timbofromkeno]

The most JOLLY metal drummer in the game. Love it! 🤣

[@ARDrummer]

Amazing drummer....love all of those cymbal accents!

[@heavyprogressive76]

Oh MAN one of my absolute favorites from this album YEEETHHH. Knew this song was nuts but this showcases them crazy accents just eerwhere

[@ZemantiX]

I love to see how extremely creative you are with the cymbals in all your work, I got goosebumps all over..! I just love your playing!

[@marcelidrummer]

Yes I'm watching it partly for his playing but the main reason are dudes faces. Made my day

[@Vrir16]

Bryce looks like Dewey became an absolute savage on the drum kit instead of the keys. Brilliant video, awesome to watch musicians expressions of joy

[@Uikemedo]

This guy is such an inspiration!

[@Grizzleback07]

I cannot wait to see these guys in concert! I blast their music every chance I get. 🤘

[@Soloeagle54]

Yes! My favorite song from Elegy! You killed it Bryce! Nice job man

[@ChaosPootato]

He's quickly becoming one of my favorites, awesome stuff

[@KingJerbear]

What a sick fckin drum track! I seriously gotta listen to this album, awesome stuff Bryce

[@AGE842]

The happiest man alive in extreme metal scenes

[@TheAmazingFerret]

this is so incredible! amazing energy and presence

[@berzanoz]

This dude is very creative and has characteristic sound. You can immediately tell who is playing when Bryce is on the drum seat. I think this is one of the most important aspect of musicianship.

[@user-qc3zk3ub3z]

The drum wizard did it again with his infectious positive energy.

[@michaelhostetler8749]

The funky timing with the cymbals and changes of speed within the fills made me drool.

[@jamesrussell5238]

Amazing drummer, amazing personality. Keep it up mate

[@sega.milkis]

Now THAT was awesome! Love the cymbal work and the orchestrations. The fills are challenging but musical as well. I gotta go practice, hahaha

[@quitsin04]

Wow.!! That's so fxcking incredible.. 🔥🔥

[@hoLMZ.]

Came for the drums, stayed for the smile

[@coltcramer5783]

Bryce your drummer face is classic!!! Brutal work!!!!

[@mikgileau]

4:00 just insane

[@roy_drums]

Give me all the Bryce Butler content 🤘

[@tannerwest6823]

This is my new favorite playthrough video right now. I’ve watched it so many times. Fucking sick, every part is just perfect and complements the music so well.

[@matteoalfonso9619]

a new era of metal drum is beginning...thanks Bryce

[@brycebutlerdrums]

No thank YOU 🥹😭🙏🫶

[@ilijatomic4976]

When I saw that face 3:57 I knew the blast beat is coming

[@jamesdick2604]

He went bobblehead for a second there lol.

[@xenomorph2056]

My favorite song off of Elegy!! Awesome playthrough, Bryce!!

[@aldolammel]

Bravo!

[@drummerr08]

Incredible as always Bryce. The cymbal accents are so techy and fancy. Also that last section is so fuckin fast hot damn

[@simonsannicolas1177]

Beautiful cymbal work! Super technical

[@mattiaswallstrom7236]

love your druming and the sound of it, the best i heard in a long time 🙂

[@MikeCaputo]

Bryce is such a great player and a great person

[@anthonyvenedicto518]

I never heard of this band. This man has it all, technically complex rhythms, power, and groove. Not to mention his chops are so good and something you don't really see in death metal drumming these days. I can definitely sense a touch of Eric Moore out of his fills.

[@dannycummings3095]

Thanks Bryce for reminding me why we play drums. It makes us happy inside.. It's fun! You slayyyy

[@VitalijTitov]

Unbelievable control. Impressive stuff.

[@daltonmeade4189]

Bro is my twin and i love it. Much love Bryce!

[@nathanwittock4133]

Loving the pillow in the bassdrum. Every drummer knows that there's someone in this person's life who's wondering where they left the guest bedroom pillow :D Well, it's taking highly consistent double bass beatings :)

[@aferlito]

He's watching his own hands like "Wow, can't wait to see what else they play"

[@melissanelson1958]

😂😂😂

[@jdozer96]

So brutal and yet so happy :)

[@LeMichaelJordansPoleRiders]

great drumming! not the biggest SOI fan but the fills on this song are tasty AF. I might have to dig into their discography again. Also this dude could easily fit as an elf in the LOTR franchise.

[@asheshinfinite3766]

You love that ride, don't you?😁👍👏 Who wouldn't!👍

[@shoroh70]

That mood make me good in this morning. Thanks!

[@ericdravenX00X]

Amazing ability. Those fills and the cymbal work sound sick!

[@drumsandpizza]

That’s my boyyy!!! Let’s go Bryce🫶🏽🔥

[@user-hb7mb7is2j]

Wtf did I just witness! I was literallly blown away perfect take loved every second! Wasn’t expecting the blast beat part 😅 clearly a man who loves playing the drums you can see it in your face most drummers look in pain 😂 this video literally brightened up my day loved it! Those fills tho 😮keep up the good work dude

[@HoraceTheLion]

Bruh, that ride face is killer my dude. 😂😂😂 so bad ass.

[@Metal.mike89]

I’ve been lucky enough to see Bryce perform with shadow of intent and when he was helping out Within Destruction on one of their tours.. just haven’t met the guy yet.

[@florinebasbagill5601]

Awesome playthrough Bryce!👏 Always with the smile 🖤

[@88icryspy]

Man i still love watchin you drum, you have so much fun! Have to come see yall again

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Hey Slipknot, have you ever heard of Bryce Butler?! Almost reminiscent of a young Joey, but happier lol. I heard these guys a few years ago and ordered the albums direct. I couldn't believe they wer not more recognized. When you're talented and true, in time things will happen...I think it's happening!

[@The_KlaVra]

Bryce is way too good for Slipknot, he would be wasted potential on Slipknot.

[@jdrummer160]

Slipknot has been overrated for years. So many better drummers than Joey with unique styles. Drummers get recognized by being in mainstream popular bands and that was Slipknot but yeah Bryce is too good for Slipknot.

[@jonahschuck7921]

this is way too cool thank you meinl!

[@hugemetalfan6664]

This isn’t my favorite band but I do love the drums for this bands songs.

[@vhdrummer]

This is absolutely amazing !

[@matejrantasa5532]

Amazing sound!! Perfect!!

[@Menoetius.]

4:24 that was just crazy cool.

[@chiinevertheless2766]

That bell's sound is brighter than my future

[@joaniebmusic]

So incredible 😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥

[@gavinjohnson4879]

Bro awesome! Love watching you play 🤙