Meinl Cymbals - John Longstreth - "Invariance Under Transformation"

"Invariance Under Transformation" by Origin
See demos of the cymbals in John’s setup here: bit.ly/2ITRdxs
18” Prototype Megabell Ride (Left and Right)
18” Classics Custom Dark China (Left and Right)
18” Classics Custom Dark Crash (Left and Right)
14” Classics Custom Dark Hihats
8” Classics Custom Dark Splash
10” Classics Custom Dark Splash
12”/14” Generation X Trash Hats
20” Classics Custom Dark Crash

[@bradwilliams6550]

I don’t think he even noticed that he was drumming, much less killing it.

[@gzahnd]

He could’ve been making a coffee based on body language. Amazing.

[@alexanderqbe]

@@gzahnd He drinks Bulletproof coffie as far as I Know

[@randylahey7317]

Nailed it! His mannerisms are nearly identical as when I watch Neil Peart's playing.

[@georgelsgomes9634]

lulz buddy. I was thinking the same shit

[@AttilatheThrilla]

Focus on his eyes and he’s 100% into it

[@ralphxkillyou]

more like John Legstrength

[@journeythecrab493]

More like John JustpureStrength

[@fightingwithtruth1698]

Lmao

[@klausherbert3040]

Besides the doubles 😘

[@t.m.a6669]

John Longlegstrenght

[@DWaltzz843]

precisely hahaha

[@MarcoFerlito]

FINALLY a good quality video for such an amazing drummer \m/

[@Nefville]

Its good to see his heel-toe up close, similar to mine :)

[@anterdox621]

I wish there was such a video for Origin bassist Mike Flores

[@rickjovel]

What a great tribute for him to wear a Pete Sandoval shirt and incorporating the single foot blast beat in the song. A+

[@samuelsammington3572]

commando! respect

[@MasQueVencedorEnCristo]

Pete is the first to do thise big old double bass blasts wearing boots too ! John’s a beast remember him back early 2000s he’d just be walking around with his sticks paradiddling around the culture room before their show.

[@acupofcoffee693]

Morbid Angel is life

[@realdarkrawandfast]

A few seconds tribute, sponsored by TRIGGERED shit stuff. Brilliant at home, useless AF in real gigs. He's awesome not because that fake sound, common...

[@UncleChuzz]

realdarkrawandfast Origin was the last gig I worked before the pandemic. John rips, you’re a moron

[@Alidorne]

Is he even trying? It's effortless.

[@estelombo]

Drumeo need to get this guy on for an hour or 2 special!!! In fact himself and dave mcgraw should both get a drumeo appearance

[@jessebowles5632]

They needa get this dude up in Canada!

[@cgrind3000]

For real man I want to see Dave McGraw rip it up in a pro-shot video like this!

[@Lordovhate]

He has plenty of content on the drum technique academy

[@gp19]

That's a well oiled beast, running at 99.99% efficiency.

[@horstkantholz8386]

He' s a Cyborg

[@JonnySublime]

I'll trust a robot's math before I trust your interpretation of a robot's math.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

oh man that's just insane!!!! That double ride part!!!

[@youssefloukili7711]

I noticed your comments in every metal drumming video i stumble on, lol 😂😂

[@maxsoap5650]

2:32 he looks at that cymbal like it owes him money and he seen it out at target buying all kinds of shit

[@groovemessenger2407]

Best KZbin comment I've seen in a long time.

[@MarcO-kr2ic]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@bebettoninja]

John is a BEAST! Met him last year at NAMM, super cool dude!

[@tuliohennrique]

E aí mosntrão!!!!

[@powerstrokepuller8076]

Really? Cause he use to be a huge asshole

[@slayer8273]

@@powerstrokepuller8076 you mean because of that dvd project that has never been released ? He actually got scammed there

[@powerstrokepuller8076]

@@slayer8273 no, because I met him multiple times 15+ years ago when he was drumming for Orgin. He was a cocky asshole that acted like he was better than everyone

[@DrummerJake_57]

@@powerstrokepuller8076 my band opened for them in 2006, he was pretty much laughing at my drum setup and my pedals. Never talked to him, but he gave me an asshole vibe at the time. Who knows, he's probably a really nice guy. I can't really judge from that one time. But it really was a dickhead moment that I'll never forget.

[@keepthemetalflowing]

Not only is he a beast of a drummer but he pays homage to Pete Sandoval with his shirt. Class act...

[@dannykrrio7336]

@Rene Dominguez NO. Pete Sandoval is recognized as being one of the main innovators of Death Metal drumming, and he is worthy of homage being payed to him. Whether he is a Christian now doesn't change anything in regards to his past or current accomplishments. He is still playing drums at the very moment, and he still plays Death Metal drums in Terrorizer. So honestly your comment is total bullshit.

[@christianeasley767]

PETE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!! We just try to keep up!!!!

[@Nick-sm2dy]

His body language looks like he's just building something out of wood with hyper focus 😁

[@MarcaoJr]

10.000 hours of practicing, reading, more practicing, studying. 5:39 minutes of pure awesomeness and tranquility. Watching this guy is like metal yoga.

[@realdarkrawandfast]

Yeah, deaf in a real set, or in a real gig. Being so awesome it's a pity

[@dougwilliams44]

Playing BASS along side was even more fun! 🤘🏼😉

[@ChaosPootato]

There's perfect control and then there's Longstreth. What a beast

[@cegolab]

His efficiency is comparable with a hybrid supersport car, is powerful, fast and low energy consumption!

[@cephalicman]

Yeaahh !! He plays Athletic grind death metal !!

[@lazyjackass77]

This has to be the slowest Origin song ever. Longstreth sets a very high bar.

[@pvhep4036]

Origin Doom metal yes... heavy as fuck though!

[@latemnf]

That double bass speed comes directly from those Hoglan boots, lol.

[@th3m1ke]

Legend has it that the Hoglan boots are the drumming equivalent to the pick of destiny for guitarists...

[@bultronlagore2095]

😂, exactly! Good 👁

[@mshambaPGrated]

Don't forget those calves

[@dubstepbasshead]

They are converse not boots 🙄

[@ga8rielsMsg]

Literal lol!! Effin Gene

[@t3hgir]

instant like, it's John Longstreth. John's nice enough to tHANK US at the end for watching. No, thank you lol.

[@jdmclellan]

where tf can i buy that pete sandoval t-shirt????

[@SockerConny80]

If you are lucky on eBay. Have looked for them myself since the 2 i have are pretty worn out and they seem elusive on the market.

[@obs6686]

My church actually has them for sale

[@unleash-hell6666]

Stephen D..you mean the church of Satan!👹😈🔥😂😂😂

[@obs6686]

@@unleash-hell6666 haha, actually ol petey boy is born again! Such a shame

[@obs6686]

@steve durrant cuz jesus sucks and isn't real.

[@singaporeghostclub]

2:13 That is the most stylish cymbal hit I have ever seen in my years of watching drummers play.

[@khennigs]

Sugarfoot has left the chat

[@patrickgelder-ph5yd]

​@@khennigsWe go with what we know.😊

[@tobyhubler9902]

Cymbals look like they could b shields out of a gladiator movie!

[@lucasbrucas9632]

They're pretty sexy, I have a set and enjoy the sound for the most part.

[@scaberouswretch3673]

Representing with the Pete "commando" Sandoval tshirt. John Longstreth is like the duck of extreme metal drumming. Up top it looks like not much is happening, but below the surface he's fucking going for it.

[@alexanderqbe]

Y'all really have no idea how mad my props are right now. This is sir Longstreth... Pete Sandoval T-shirt.. Oh man. I wish it was Aftermath

[@maniacablator]

This is incredibly satisfying to watch

[@jessebowles5632]

The cymbal choke at 1:10 with the doubles running underneath it, is so smoooooth man! Gotta love it

[@fatalrecordings]

This is clearly ballad paced drumming for John, no sweat lol. Awesome video production for a seasoned masterful drummer. Cool cymbals too, my friend just bought a set and they sound great.

[@spooty75]

Blistering fills, clean as fuck blasts and masterful control. Totally awesome drummer! Beautiful kit too.

[@biohayzer]

I bought him a beer...he gave me a drumstick! I feel I was the winner in that trade🤘🏻

[@CaptainBlueSam]

I WANT THAT DARK MEGA BELL!!! Dang, little kid came out of me seeing those

[@JIbbWhistle]

Love those! And the Chinas!

[@jacksonmasco]

broooooo that 18" mega bell.... i don't even like mega bell rides but god damn...

[@CorridorOfChameleons94]

And they're classic custom darks to.

[@jacksonmasco]

@@CorridorOfChameleons94 right?! super excited to see what happens with this cymbal line.

[@MW3BOT]

People fail to realize hes been this good for over a decade 😂😂

[@SockerConny80]

His setup is so compact. I'm going to have to try that!

[@CorridorOfChameleons94]

Thanks to an Icon rack! Those things are amazing

[@SockerConny80]

@@CorridorOfChameleons94 Pearl does have great hardware. I use the Pearl DR-513C Drum Rack (with additions) for my larger kit. Sadly these days I have no use for the big drum kit since it's only useful when playing symphonic prog metal :(

[@ElijahdajEdi9347]

tight set up = minimal movement = less energy used moving around the set = play more consistent for longer amounts of time

[@CorridorOfChameleons94]

@@SockerConny80 will more times than not it's nice to have a smaller and easier setup. I use my Icon racks as side racks now. As longs as I have my Icon racks I'm good.

[@RScottJohnson]

Nice doubles! And tight set-up.

[@joelgillaspy9558]

Legstrength repping a Pete the feet tee and crushing it as always....

[@iaushabtiu]

Oh god, please make that ride available to public

[@warrenoids]

It's just the 18" CCEM ride with the CCD finish.

[@landonjones676]

One of the greatest most chill looking drummers ever

[@TomDrummer95]

Surprised to see John using the ACD pedal. Great playing as always.

[@jann470]

He is endorsed since 2018 i think!

[@jessebowles5632]

No surprise. I really want a pair!

[@thefinestautoworks7235]

The fact he can use his left and right hand the exact same... makes me cry lol I've always thought having two of the same cymbals on a kit was dumb, till i saw this lol God this was sick!

[@MysteryArchives]

Absolute legend right here

[@MrEmptiness85]

two great drummers in one video

[@Hc_Bj]

nice

[@ohplease1809]

I’m not a drummer but this guy has long, long been my favorite. He’s a fucking machine! His playing invokes visions of cosmic violence, I mean that literally. That’s the only thing to compare the brutality of his playing to Legend

[@joyceroberts5237]

Nice sHirt and nice double stroke kick technique. Never thought It could be so clean. You're a beast.

[@decapitated2368]

BRING OUT... The Weapon... (enter John Longstreth) that's how this song makes me feel he should be introduced

[@marekkowalowski2442]

Killer performance and cool to see John wearing Pete's tshirt. Actually this song has a lot of Morbid Angel vibe and typical Sandoval's drum style - something between Gateways and Heretic style (swing ling like "Beneath the Hallow"), double bass and cymbal work. So, is this tshirt a coincidence? :-) Hail Pete and John, both legends!

[@ikenoonie2845]

I’m just here to be the 666’th comment.

[@rattlesnake3571]

Amazing drumming, perfect technique! just one question - why the guitar is NOT on time with the drums? It always falls somewhere in between, not a single time on a click :(( Why there are squeaks from the strings all the time? this guitarist is garbage

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

So this is what "Killing It" looks like. Very nice cymbals BTW.

[@jeepsnjuice9407]

This. I. Enjoyed. Goes upstairs to play on kit

[@spencerboyum6086]

Those are some thicc calves holy crap!

[@mm_alex]

дядя потрясающе играет. и установка безумно красива, а от тарелок глаз вообще не отвести.

[@aaronbuff5576]

Neber heard of John LEGSTRENGHT. Lol. Nice!!!

[@manny9564]

It's ridiculous just how relaxed this monster is 🤯

[@standardm4tt]

Dudes got 8 limbs all registered to different mainframes overseen by the matrix super computer.

[@MrHellBlast]

What parameters does the heel toe center have? front almost flak and rezo ? DrumDial what would be the parameters?I have the same string

[@motopolak]

Although I've heard Origin stuff here and there, this is my first time watching this guy. First of all, the precision is crazy and energy efficiency is unreal. But what got me was his choice of certain patterns sounds SO GOOD (one example is that ride-work w/ trash hat accent @ 3:12). It's been a long time since I've encountered a drummer stylistically similar to Scott Ellis (ex-Warface). Looking forward to more playthroughs!!!

[@CaviesPWN]

He seems to have slowed down his playing somewhat

[@petesmith9475]

Sounds amazing. Mr. Leghsrenght is just blasting away like it's normal day in the office looking casual lol.

[@BadBoyClub]

I’m bad, and that’s good! I will never be good, and that’s not bad!

[@darrinyardley4346]

97 dislike because they can't do what he does...lol

[@bradgibson5191]

Why does this song remind me of "Where The Slime Live" by MA?

[@UpsetToddler_]

Guess this is as close as I'll get to my instructional DVD I shelled out $60 for. Thanks for nothing, John.

[@gigijohny]

the indiegogo DVD? yea man haha :D

[@DeathmetalSe7en]

I'm a Sabian guy, but those cymbals are sexy.

[@stison357]

Love watching this guy! Such little effort.

[@joaofernandes5485]

Sai dai monstro... Hahahaha fenomenal. Very good 😱👏👏👏

[@JSMCalder]

Arguably the most talented drummer around today. Effortless.

[@malonemuert]

3:47: "I wonder what's for dinner... god, I hope not spaghetti again!"

[@WiiNC]

guitar level 1.... drum level 9000

[@ymer2501]

seems that no one noticed that he's wearing a shirt with the picture of one of the best death metal drummer..

[@scallionboy8679]

Spotted right away. Then searched comments to see if anyone else noticed. 👍

[@nathan_von]

*AWESOME TEE..WHOA* *This guy is unique, real innovation and fresh ideas* *I'm tired of the bunch of "extreme metal" dumb drummers doing BLAST BEATS on a fucktard way but they believe they are doin' the most DIFFICULT thing on Planet Earth*

[@darrinyardley4346]

Insert "double strokes suck" here...lol! Someone was saying they could tell they are doubles...yeah, ok buddy! John is an awesome all around drummer. Angel Corpse, Dim Mak, Gorguts, Origin, Hate Eternal, Skinless....

[@batako0o]

Wow! He is playing so relaxed. Would love to see more videos of him!

[@thefourshowflip]

But the question no one is asking...what’s the transformation under which this is invariant? Lol

[@eeobeeob]

My first time seeing John but he gives me a very strong Bobby Jarzombek vibe in the way he performs. I like it!

[@motopolak]

I see what you're saying... they both have the laser precision!

[@highneedforcognition9660]

When tf was jarzombek even 80% of this guy's speed

[@keithgoodman7966]

Okay John let me hear your kick drum please.

[@mcknight8225]

It's boring boring boring....

[@byronbrimstone5163]

I will never get used to double-stroke bass drumming. Just doesn't have the right flow and I don't care how fast it is.

[@estelombo]

Funny, if i wasnt watching the video i wouldnt even notice if he was playing single or doubles. Maybe because this song isnt blazing fast its more obvious to you???

[@byronbrimstone5163]

@@estelombo Nope, I played drums (death metal) for many years. I can hear it.

[@Simon-fj2wn]

0:59 interesting, i didn't know you could switch that quick between Singles and Doubles. I imagine it's pretty difficult switching from a 1-Foot Blast Beat directly to a Bomb Blast with HeelToe.

[@kukquakk4716]

Linear Algebra ahh songtitle

[@HB-yn8hf]

This is what a real pro looks like. Masterful. He's kinda like the Federer of metal drumming.

[@alanhatedrummer]

Watching him play this relaxed made me feel relaxed as well. So amazing

[@3100032]

Wtf 00:20...those feet doesnt kick much fast as in the song...Please explain it to me. I didnt get it

[@NormanCeriotti]

He's using double strokes

[@edwardglenn9310]

This guys almost as good as Lars.

[@jiesus2596]

Nationality? Metal Tank

[@ReubenSound]

I strongly recommend John's playing with Dim Mak - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nImuiWqDj92mh7c

[@TheStudioDrummer]

It's been determined by popular vote that the rare Converse shoes give JL magical abilities. (ala "shoes of destiny") There is simply no other explanation.

[@Augury666]

1:27 the double ride is so sick

[@winter_metal]

Super ultra control

[@Nosirrah2112]

66samus needs to see this guy

[@aaronsparks9012]

Eat sleep drum repeat something tells me this guy can do that all day long freaking killing it!!! 🤯😱

[@savannahmanhattan9237]

That snare and china combo is beautiful.

[@henrygriffen40]

This dude is on another planet when it comes to great drummers

[@zcustomcarnesi]

Notes are so clean

[@asheshinfinite3766]

"INVARIANCE OF FACIAL EXPRESSION UNDER HYPER TECHNICAL DEATH METAL DRUMMING PRESSURE" ! AWESOME!😁👍🤘

[@sebanapo]

I wish their albums were actually mixed like this!! Wayyyyy better!! 💯👊🏼

He swings so hard !!

[@snugbreezy4523]

Playing in those boots....well done Sir, well done.

[@SN-cb9xj]

"Longstreth's drumming was entirely inadequate live, and his lack of will became a constant thorn in our side. His disappearance was long overdue." Pete Helmkamp - Angel Corpse. I guess John has come a LONG way since 1996!

[@ifgwelf]

Haven't seen or heard anything from these guys in awhile. John is an animal! I've always been impressed by his creativity and also the way he looks so bemused with all the crazy stuff he's pulling off haha.

[@fightingwithtruth1698]

Those are the cymbals I wanted to get but I went with A customs instead because I never heard them but wow they sound great! Good job drumming

[@halseyballistic]

Fuckin bad ass drumming. Super smooth and calm. It's impressive to watch

[@borknagarpopinga4089]

MEINL Cymbals, 300$...Pete Sandoval Shirt, 30$...tattoos made being completely high on left calf, priceless...