Meinl Cymbals - Bryce Butler - "Farewell" 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
"Farewell" by Shadow of Intent

[@brycebutlerdrums]

I just want to give everyone at Meinl Cymbals and Chris Brewer a GIANT thank you. I have dreamed of being a drummer on this channel since I was 15 and now I'm 31. So many years of struggle and almost giving up, but everyone on this team made my dreams come true. I smile so much because i get to live my childhood dream and i couldn't be more thankful. I cried before Chris picked me up for tracking these videos because i was so fucking nervous. Chris Brewer is an angel and made me feel so comfortable. He was so encouraging and made me feel at home tracking here. I have only been doing heel-toe doubles for about a year now, and knowing Meinl doesn't quantize, i was incredibly scared for this day. Thank you Meinl for believing in me, and making all my dreams come true. Thank you to Chris Brewerfor being the best rep, believing in me and giving me a chance... To Steve for being the best sound engineer ever, and to Branndon for his incredible video work. Thank you guys for watching and being so kind!! I love and appreciate y'all beyond words 🥹😭🫶

[@Hextest123]

I recall seeing you in an interview saying that you were just learning heal toe I think when on tour with Despised Icon, that doesn't seem all that long ago, but damn if you haven't nailed the technique so quick! Congrats man, it sounded solid. Wish I could learn it that fast.

[@kumquatmagoo]

Dude this was sick, bravo. The fill at 3:25 was especially tasty 👌👌 I'm a guitarist but I know a beast drummer when I see one! Keep going dude, you got some spicy meatballs on ya

[@nathanaeltorres3349]

Congrats Bryce! Your playing is absolutely phenomenal! 🤙

[@svelle37]

Super happy for you dude, I remember how you said on Craig's podcast that you'd love to be endorsed by Meinl and nwo that dream came true for you! Also you crushed it at the show in Berlin I went to earlier this year! Hope to see you again next time you come around these corners of the world.

[@forrestdean8665]

Absolute beast!

[@ForGifteN]

So happy for bryce to finally be featured here! Fully deserved

[@squallloky]

The guy legit looks like Jay from Jay and Bob enjoying himself on a drum kit, love it ;D

[@rezaandrian8034]

The sound from 20" Byzance Vintage Equilibrium China is very amazing🔥🔥

[@ZemantiX]

So beautiful played! Those doubles are perfect! I love your playing! 🥰

[@jon_tool91]

That smile. 🤘🏼

[@metroknowm]

why do i hear sextuplets at the beginning of the drum take yet only 8th note trips are being played? is it that the film speed didn't pick it up? at every supported youtube speed the stroke motion is 8t yet kick audio is sextuplets. are you performing double strokes bryce?

[@brycebutlerdrums]

Heel toe doubles yes!! 🫶

[@codexnecro]

I like how he has a specific face for when he hits the bell on the ride lol. Bryce is a beast.

[@lord0fpants]

Normal face: :D Face when playing bell: c:

[@Maybeabandaid9]

Glad someone else noticed this, made my day.

[@SuperLockguy]

There is a preface buildup to that face about 10 seconds before he does it. He's happy cuz he knows he's getting ready to use the bell

[@Philtoid]

This is the happiest man ive ever seen sat behind a drumkit. The playing was insane too

[@drummykriss]

Play deathmetal with smile :)

[@mutis3235]

I recommend you to watch Forrest Rice perform😂

[@stevie_stevens7134]

he’s living the dream man. warms my black heart. 🖤😂 honestly though beyond happy for him.

[@AlejandoGonzo]

@@mutis3235haha you beat me to it.

[@jason1888]

Check out the smile on Larnell Lewis.

[@moongod444]

Dude literally goes 😌 whenever he hits that ride and bell. He must be protected at all costs.

[@kj4362]

I KNEW I’ve seen that face before 😂

[@brennopotente4800]

Hahahahaha 🤣 so accurate

[@jkh3959]

Relatable honestly lol

[@The_KlaVra]

Meinl is just killing it, they brought Lorna Shore, Carcosa, Angelmaker and now Shadow of Intent... FUCK YEAH!

[@Oryyyt]

I love it

[@driftthekaliyuga7502]

Now Inferi and Origin. Nobody does it like Meinl

[@burneraccounthandle]

lmao carcosa is nothing

[@Nibblerr]

Lmao carcosa doesn't belong on that list 💀

[@theholyfuck1233]

​@@Nibblerrwhy they got bangers

[@forrestdean8665]

Proud to say I was playing with this dude for a little bit when he got the call to play with The Faceless. Dude learned the whole set in a week.

[@HydraSperati]

The best thing about Bryce, besides his drummer faces, is that he is a master class of ergonomics and not wasting movement. He hits exactly as hard as he needs to, when he needs to.

[@psychocat_rocks]

The same goes to Ben's vocals, super smooth yet powerful and dynamic. The whole band is criminally tight!

[@kylegilmore3810]

@@psychocat_rocks Genuinely one of the few that sound just as good at live shows as they do on studio recordings.

[@sexypoulpe]

That is precisely the mark of the great.

[@iambrowntown2]

He makes it look so much easier than it actually is

[@alanmiller2225]

I’ve never seen someone so happy to play a ride cymbal😂 love it!

[@brycebutlerdrums]

It's my favorite metal ride of all time!!! I genuinely can't believe I get to play and own these cymbals 🥹😍🫶

[@MannyMo_]

Bro had to whip out the DAWGS for this

[@brycebutlerdrums]

Bro this comment has me SCREAMING HAHAHAHA 🤣😅🤣🖤

[@wolfslayer2337]

go to take them for a walk

[@Soloeagle54]

Alright that got me good 😂

[@Lupine.]

His facial expressions are exactly what you'd expect to see when someone's trying out their skills after striking a deal with the Devil at the Crossroads.

[@truckingaround5264]

This is a drummer who is absolutely in love with his craft. The smiles don’t lie

[@nickdolby3758]

He looks like someone who was just granted a wish by a genie to be a bad ass metal drummer.

[@samuelnichols4709]

Lots of time for things in this style people edit and quantize to make it sound better, this video is natty tho. Bryce is a legend, it’s all the more impressive knowing it’s unedited

[@brycebutlerdrums]

Yooo I was SWEATING 😅 shit was so hard and scary. I remember thinking "why did I write these drum parts" 😅 so honored that you enjoy it!! Craig inspired me to stay Natty haha thank you so much!! 😍🫡🖤

[@dr.threatening8622]

He is the first death metal/blast beat player to look like they're having fun while playing.

[@The0nlyy]

This shit is so brutal and taxing to play too 😂

[@travisspaulding9540]

It’s deathcore

[@munt368]

@@travisspaulding9540no, it’s not

[@travisspaulding9540]

@@munt368 it LITERALLY is. It’s symphonic deathcore. Argue with a wall.

[@munt368]

@@travisspaulding9540 no, it’s not

[@Hizoll]

Bro, the joy in your face while blasting beats is infectious.

[@iamkarlwithak74]

His smile is so infectious. This man is an amazing drummer. Makes it look effortless. 😎

[@MusicGoRoundLincoln]

Ya'll are killing it with the wave of new school metal drummers.

[@nicholi2789]

Meinl is crushing the game with these drum play through videos

[@nathanglasgow5084]

Had the pleasure of meeting him and the guitarist yesterday in Belfast after their show. They were absolute gents, such pleasant guys and their performance was phenomenal!

[@BurnTheNuance]

Butler is a super cool dude as well as a great metal drummer. The interview he did on The Downbeat is one of the better episodes. I hope we get some more high quialty Shadow playthroughs. Some of the best core out there.

[@brycebutlerdrums]

Thank you so much for your kindness!!! There are more coming 🥹😍🫶

[@BurnTheNuance]

​@@brycebutlerdrumsNice! Much love brotha'.

[@Simon-fj2wn]

love some unedited double bass

[@FedericoSala]

Absolutely Killer drumming! Meinl really delivering amazing videos!!! Would be amazing seeing Jamie Saint Merat one day!!!

[@rafaelmobarack6535]

Thumb couldnt be better picked. It kind of represents the whole video.

[@swordfan1330]

Haha this guy looks like he's in heaven doing exactly what he wants forever! Blast beats send one to a kind of nirvana!

[@Jeffmetal42]

That dude has to have strong cheek muscles as much as he smiles! Sick drummer too!

[@whatcanibreakdrums]

I have fallen in a little man crush for Bryce after watching his earlier playthroughs all the way to this one, and he has always been an amazing drummer. As well as a seemingly genuine guy when you watch the The Downbeat podcast with him!

[@elementsofphysicalreality]

This is the most original thing I’ve ever heard. Thanks for blessing my life with this masterpiece.

[@MikeCaputo]

HECK YES BRYCE IS THE BEST!

[@DeborahFlores-s6m]

I love that he smiles through every drum session like he's on top of the world. Such admiration for his positivity and stamina. ❤

[@djyeah-nah9781]

so precise! check out how small his strike area is on the snare for blasts. sheesh!

[@matthewneubart8311]

What a unique guy! Fun to watch him be outwardly happy playing and just overall unique

[@SnackPack913]

I love shadow of intent. The symphonic elements and the heaviness just goes so well together

[@mattwilcox282]

So so good, unbelievable footwork 👌

[@KingJerbear]

So sick dude, coming from the room with the Circa Survive posters now he's ripping in Meinl studios. Absolute legend, I could watch him play all day long. I know he said he was nervous but he absolutely crushed it!

[@EOMFDdaudits]

Why does he remind me of a hey Arnold character

[@DTD805]

Best blast face in history

[@HiThereFaceHere]

Beast on a drum set but an angel when holding a microphone. If you've never heard this man sing, I highly recommend it.

[@reubenk7331]

Dang so freaking good! I love how happy he is the whole time he's playing too!

[@oukilidoukiliproduction9726]

Brutal drummer with amazing funny face 😇😇

[@ovemrch907]

“Metal musicians are evil AF” Meanwhile, metal musicians:

[@mauricioespinozagonzalez1858]

Su cara de felicidad lo mejor, sabe que va sonando de la p"ta madre 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Sacred_Silence]

Not playing: :) Normal playing: :D Blast on the bell: c:

[@confreeknor1]

yo u know what they say about big feet, no wonder u handle sticks this well

[@ramm4sky]

Happiness the PURE!🤩

[@jwjdnk]

Not only do you play, but you are very expressive. Your drumming attracts me👏

[@edwardrummer]

Bryce “Natty” Butler killing it! Going to watch this video a million times now! 🤯

[@nickytheyahoo_]

watching you live and feel your craft brings a tear to my eye

[@krazykitten800]

For free?!?

[@raps55]

Happiest drummer alive, period

[@twotornfins]

I’ve watched these videos of Bryce so many times, I cannot express how much I like watching them. I don’t even listen to this band or this type of metal, but watching him play is incredible.

[@vados_79]

He mastered the heel toe technique 👏👏👏 One of the best modern metal drummer 🔥🔥🔥

[@johnkenn1608]

Such genuine joy and excitement on his face haha. Love watching him jam out.

[@SweetWolf06]

I love this drummer when do a Play-Thru, he always are happy

[@AlexNourse52]

OMG BRYCE IS ON MEINL CYMBALS IM SO HAPPY AND PROUD

[@Alllure]

He looks like Eren Jaeger founding titan

[@appuser]

Never triangle-face! I *hate* triangle face! It scares me! Bryce Butler: *Drumming triangle face*

[@appuser]

This is epic btw... so, so good.

[@vhdrummer]

Just here to say pls drop some more Bryce content

[@jeremiahcooper1]

Oh man, the faces are too much! haha. His expressions looks like someone who couldn't play any drums yesterday but he made a wish and today was granted with great drumming abilities.

[@Arecaceae84]

인간계 최강

[@philipp7498]

Makes me happy everytime seeing you having so much fun and joy behind the Drums. Keep going, love your music!❤

[@antioch4019]

I just love the combo of awesome playing with such a happy face. He's obviously skilled but he looks like he's just having fun. Many other extreme drummers although also very skilled look focused or even strained, this dude looks like he just played a master piece for shits and giggles, love that.

[@zachsexton8179]

When someone is so good at something, and do it so comfortably they make it look easy..

[@ultimate0verlordmasterclas553]

that was insane

[@rizalvahlevi9310]

Bryce Smile Butler 😊

[@RangiBarnesDrums]

Soooooo insane! The cleanest hands out there😳😳

[@nisamcifer7145]

Drum skill, point : 100 Face expression, point : unlimited

[@tomatomtom4921]

Drummers def ar|e having fun playing their instrument but what about being happy? This guy is genuinely having fun AND is just happy beyond comprehension. Homie is the epitome of happiness 😂 Dictionaries need to update the meaning of happiness and add him to the database! What an incredible person 😜 Also Craig Reynolds need to give him another chance - it's 100% natty

[@Nefville]

This song is so fucking epic. You have to love it. And Bryce is fucking awesome.

[@asheshinfinite3766]

You really do love that Ride, don't you?😁

[@canoradam]

The playing is absolutely top notch, but my back is sore after watching this. Bryce, do what you can to sit up more when you play for longevity sake 👴🏼

[@johnnyashtray]

Dammit happy man! You're becoming my favorite drummer

[@owenbernier1137]

You don't see alot of drummers using darwin pedals at least i haven't seen that many drum playthroughs. It's usally axis, trick, czarcie or the big brands.

[@metalrulesandshit1649]

good foot care, and technique

[@svettsvetanov]

I knew it's gonna be him next

[@krzysieksalapa]

That face, that fucking PASSION!!! It's like every hit is Christmas for Him 🙂

[@4myeyesonly]

Geez I wish I could blast with that speed and control, gotta keep practicing so my hand doesn’t keep cramping lol

[@mellindrums]

The happiest metal drummer! 😁🥁

[@Oldmanmurphy82]

The first 20 seconds and I would be exhausted. Amazing.

[@voxextremos22]

Love how musicaal his playing is he utilizes the splashes well

[@motopolak]

For sure, love the splash work throughout, especially 2:33 - 2:35

[@oceangilboa-way4163]

They couldn't have a foot cam for the whole video, otherwise I'd have to wipe my phone screen too many times.

[@adille_a1459]

I love his face with blast beat

[@ChimichangaGuy]

Bryce is literally Dom Famularo reincarnated, always smiling, always happy ❤ RIP Dom

[@GuerraDrums]

Happyyyyyyyyyy!!! Look at the face on blast beats...this it`s pure Happiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@K13Gaming_]

Also, #MakeFootCamsGreatAgain 🔥🔥🔥

[@quitsin04]

You're so amazing man.. 🔥👊🏽🔥

[@K13Gaming_]

The joy he gets from playing brings me joy lol

[@aaronsparks9012]

If it's one thing I love watching is when you get this every now and then drummer that just has the biggest smile on his face while playing, and you know that just within the first minute of the song and he's saying too himself I got this, that's probably why he has the smile, this is one of those times, I hope.... nice job Bryce!!!🤯🤘🤘

[@christianhetzel7956]

Bros living his dream and loving every second of it 🤘

[@gavinjohnson4879]

Show me your bell face! 🤘 bro loved everything about this ❤️

[@ianmacleod2185]

his smiling and true happiness of playing reminds me ofMike Malyan from monuments,

[@ryank09]

saw him with shadow of intent at a show in spokane with lorna shore, brand of sacrifice and a couple other bands, and i have to say nothing made the night like bryces performance. first thing he did when SoI got on stage was take off his shoes and socks and the crowd cheered so loud.

[@marc_randrianarison]

his smile is priceless 🤘

[@dufoot1]

I would love to see 66Samus reacting to the happiest extreme metal drummer of all time 💖

[@Rob_0_Pierce]

Busted out the doubles. Nice! 😎 that snare tone is virtually perfect btw

[@elusive2000]

Didn't he just make a post some weeks or moths ago about starting to learn doubles? Now here he is doing it for the official playthrough video.