Metal Drummer reacts to 7-year-old drummer (Caleb H)

[@66Samus]

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[@jamestreanor4361]

You look like if Dave Grohl and Weird Al had a kid. love the videos.

[@ulfhedtyrsson]

Did you see Alex terribles doom cover?

[@newmanoutdoorsnewman5619]

He must be a really good drummer and he has good fast bets

[@raymondjallen]

How do I get my prize?

[@sjcwoor]

Hi. I got a message to say I was shortlisted for a yamaha giveaway. Which method should I use to contact you?

[@calebhdrummer4]

Yayyy! Thank you so much, that was Awesome 🙌💙🥁🙏

[@brentfordsandy6271]

My two favorite drummers all in one thread??? All we need now is Junna

[@rwerdevoldi]

Let's GO kid!!!!

[@TylerPCoyne]

You sir, are a drummer that everyone can respect! Rock on lil bro!!! 🤘🏻😆🤘🏻

[@tmolne117]

The man himself. Keep it up little bro

[@Kilterbury]

I dont normally comment, but coming from a fellow musician going on 10 years...you're an absolute BEAST kid. Don't ever stop, it's clear you have passion for this. And you will continue to BLOW people's minds if you keep at it. Much love and respect 🙏

[@justaguyonabike2055]

The day Caleb was born he drove his parents home and put them to bed.

[@mlord692]

I'm seriously blown away... unfuckin real.. His timing, fills and everything.. I mean.. damn. That kid got a real solid future in front of him. The only thing I hope for in all honesty is that he and his parents take care of his mental and physical health. This is pure talent.

[@RsiX_productions]

Same bro . Im in shock , but cant stop smiling and cant get to sleep due to pure amazement ! Someone on facebook said its faked and not possible , but this is very real. His parents must be beyond proud

[@neilturton3192]

What I love most about Caleb is not just how good he can play already at his age. The thing I love the most is that his parents saw he had a passion for something and rather than what I see a good amount of parents do, which isn't encourage it. They found ways to get him kits and help him become what he is today at 7!!

[@kristiangustafsson4568]

All I can say is wow. I have played drums for 15 years now and this 7 year old kid is way better than me. I think Caleb is going to be big and i hope he's going to be in a great band someday. Rock on little dude. An inspiration for all young and future drummers.

[@Supermann124]

i mean for 7 years old he's very talented and plays well for his age...and no offense but 15 years playtime and you play worse than this? i suggest, you may need to do some actual practicing for a bit. xD

[@kristiangustafsson4568]

@@Supermann124 Haha I hear you. I played a lot the first years and is mostly self taught. And when i got kids the time behind the drumkit got a lot less. So yeah I don't practice as much as I want to or need to. But I rather play a little here and there then not playing at all 😊

[@amyicy9333]

@@kristiangustafsson4568 i feel you my dsughter took over my set was a drumer in the past but after she took them over gave me more time to focus on my vocals and hone in on them 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@kristiangustafsson4568]

@@amyicy9333 Ok, sounds you both got some good out of it. Even if I will not become a great drummer. I'm totally satisfied by playing when I can and have fun doing it. The last couple of years I have been in a band doing some covers and had a lot of fun. I rather play drums semi good than not at all 🤭

[@harvestingseason2725]

@@kristiangustafsson4568 good points

[@blainemacinnis]

We will be hearing this young mans name a LOT in the coming years. Definitely going places for sure 😃

[@wouterbmx072]

I hope so, though they said the same about Tina S. In the end, he has to do what makes him happy. Hopefully thats drumming :D

[@joepriolo8486]

@@wouterbmx072 thank u dude

[@michaelg7443]

You can tell how consistent he is by the wear on his snare head. Literally insane how amazing he is at his age.

[@robertfinch6602]

I've tried blastbeating on my acoustic kit its not easy..lol

[@sickofyou4408]

@@robertfinch6602 how is it any more difficult on a real drum kit??

[@joandrumz3176]

It's unreal, that's really what it is

[@joandrumz3176]

@@sickofyou4408 Probably more rebound

[@robertfinch6602]

@@sickofyou4408 its hard keeping that consistency between beats...

[@laurawallace1346]

As a mother of two and a long time metal head, this warms my soul. I love this child and I want to meet his parents. This boy is already a legend!

[@beatewegleitner7920]

The fact that he plays like this at the age of 7 is fabulous! Amazing

[@kaydenjordison7205]

Honestly at age of 7 i was still figuring out how to play "we will rock you" by Queen. I must say this kid really is IMPRESSIVE.

[@63idelette]

Obvs this kid is a drum prodigy, and so adorable to boot. I also appreciate your joy in watching other drummers and giving them props. That’s so needed in todays world. Thanks 😊

[@POWER-LINKS]

Kii Kimura, age 9 ● "Junna/Yoyoka" hybrid. Truly insane drum talent. "Hit Like A Girl" Int'l back-to-back winner, 2021 & 2022 (Japan

[@meine-lieblinge]

I just hope Caleb won't loose his interest while growing up. He is great.

[@VoidR]

There are so many ways to remark on this kid's ability but I just wanted to call attention to the ergonomics. Imagine having to play fast double bass from an almost standing position and with your snare almost sticking in your chest. As soon as I can find a barstool to replace my throne I'm going to try this out just so I can appreciate his ability even more. One of my favorite Caleb moves is smiling gleefully into the camera and then remembering, "Oh yeah, I'm supposed to be a badass right now"

[@whatdothlife4660]

Dude his snare drum is almost bigger than he is! What a little monster.

[@Mutagen215]

he'll grow into it and be a monster on drums. more than he already is

[@WishMount]

@@whatdothlife4660 it’s Jay’s signature snare he received (for obvious reasons) and I don’t think they make kids sizes 😅

[@ModestRebel]

One of the most incredible and mysterious things about humans is that it seems like many of us were born to do something. It takes decades for some of us to find our thing, and many more never find something that they connect with on a visceral level. Caleb is not only fortunate, he's a potent example of dedication and hard work, especially for someone so young. Watching him crush Eyeless by Slipknot was inspiring and pure joy.

[@peterstephen6596]

As an old guy this weirdly gives me hope Keep on Rockn Love and Respect

[@metalogical5131]

This kid has to be at the next Modern Drummer festival. He's so amazing! When I saw Eloy at age 14 I was blown away... this lil dude is the futire of metal drumming and I'm so happy for him!

[@lellyt2372]

Holy sh1t, this kid goes harder than anyone I've ever met ! good job parents and EXCELLENT job Caleb. He is a beast behind the kit and then he does that little grin at the end and he turns back into this adorable kid with missing baby teeth and all the cuteness

[@cravenmadness967]

The sheer amount of amusement and appreciation you show for the folks you react to is a pleasure to watch along with. All of these greats deserve to know how much they are appreciated and respected for their art and skill. Keep it up, and keep inspiring.

[@MosesCuzDog]

This talented young fellow comes from Cumbria where I live. Incredible that he's spread worldwide. He got to play at one of our local festivals. I think he played my hero by foo fighters. Bright future ahead.

[@davino108]

7 years old playing Slipknot if Joey were alive today he probably would take him under his wing for the whole day unbelievable props to Jay for giving him his snare very cool much respect.. there are people out there when they're twenties that can't even play Slipknot songs perfection this kid's amazing he has power effortlessly and great timing..

[@smuli7437]

I know i'm 8 months late, but Joey did get to see his videos Joeys girlfriend(?) commented on one of Caleb's videos.

[@davino108]

@@smuli7437 awesome

[@michaelgiaquinto3295]

@@smuli7437 that’s awesome but it’s true that it is a shame that Joey is no longer with us to see Caleb‘s progression that being said I do believe that if Joey was alive, he wouldn’t just take him under his wing for a whole day he would totally be taking the parents info and most likely be mentoring and nurturing this kid often cause that was just the kind of guy Joey was.!!!!!!!

[@michaelgiaquinto3295]

@@smuli7437 that’s awesome but it’s true that it is a shame that Joey is no longer with us to see Caleb‘s progression that being said I do believe that if Joey was alive, he wouldn’t just take him under his wing for a whole day he would totally be taking the parents info and most likely be mentoring and nurturing this kid often cause that was just the kind of guy Joey was.!!!!!!!

[@drindy5166]

He is 7yrs old... imagine double that... can't wait to see the 14yr mark!!! Calob you are amazing brother! 👊🧡👍

[@angelslie3481]

I'm happy you decided to watch Caleb's videos. He is very very talented and really amazing. This kid deserves to be known. Greetings from Belgium.

[@josieanonymous961]

I ran across Caleb and now I watch him at least twice a day. He is awesome he makes me grin from ear to ear and I'm 81 years old! 😂😂😂

[@TORAH-613]

I was one that asked you to react to Caleb. I knew that you would be amazed at him. That boy has got talent. And at age 20 he is gonna be one hell of a drummer. I think he should keep his front teeth pulled. Because that smile as he's ripping thru those fills his great. Thank you for reacting to this monster.

[@muff-waggle-b9408]

This kid is absolutely incredible! Love his style not a lot of flash just beating the living hell out of these drums and having an absolute blast while doing it ! Well done young man well done

[@luigizanellato2959]

That.......Was BADASS! Loved it. He's part of keeping Metal strong for the next generation. Excellent drummer.

[@nataliestory2614]

Your enthusiasm is infective. Just my second one of your vids but I love it. Music is the gift that brings all of us together. That young man will go far.

[@mattdillon6943]

that very first clip the kids using Jay's Signature Snare too!!! That snare is SICK and also MAD expensive lmao!

[@fubar1217]

A few days ago, he posted a vid of him playing "Surfacing" at Bloodstock. He NAILS it!

[@autumndawnendeavors]

Praying that someone watches over this kid and fills his life with love and light and teaches him how to defeat the darkness that rips so many young artists away too soon.

[@WishMount]

Jay Weinberg gave that young man his signature snare, it sounds bloody amazing 😂

[@jameskirkbydrums]

caleb is a fantastic drummer and a super cool lil guy, met him and his family at a drum convention at they were all super cool

[@DT0041]

66Samus that kid is going to be live on stage rocking the world 1 day. Flat out amazing drummer. Hallo from Germany!!

[@zerx..-]

yeah someone needs to spam them with his videos

[@robertfinch6602]

@@zerx..- grunt grunt grunt

[@zerx..-]

@@robertfinch6602 i realize my mistake i found the video after making this comment

[@og-nesley3885]

Holy shit... This kid is ..... I don't even have words for how insanely perfect his drumming is already.

[@Peter_Wales]

1:02 I've been playing drums pretty well all the time, I thought for sure! I laboriously taught myself the double base, blast beat I still had to work a bit but I was satisfied! Now I see this child and tomorrow I'll light my drums😂 My goodness, the boy is good!

[@JTGMusic51]

If I had 22% of the amount of talent this kid has, I'd be a happy bahee hahaha this kid is incredible

[@Mp57navy]

There is no such thing as talent. It's hard work. Nothing else. - "El Estepario Siberiano"

[@grin_oleg]

​@@Mp57navy Such a bullshit. Sure, everyone can reach some decent level at drumming, playing guitar or trowing 10 out of 10 balls in a fucking basket. But for one it's 2-3 years of rapid progress, for another it's 10+ years of really HARD WORK. That's real life. We're not equal in everything. It's about genetic abilities and predispositions. You have to deal with it and shut the fuck up, mate.

[@robertfinch6602]

@@Mp57navy grunt grunt grunt

[@robertfinch6602]

@@Mp57navy work and talent can sometimes "work" (no pun intended) intertwined within each other..just sayin..

[@jonborrmann3124]

This kid was raised RIGHT..🤘 good on the parents for harnessing in this amazing talent.

[@paulcramer563]

Thank you for your reaction to this video, this kid is straight fire, he has a great future, thank you Caleb!!!!!!

[@davesetnik7121]

This kid is mind-blowing! He must have started drumming in the womb! He's going to take over the world by 20 years old.

[@rokker101]

this kid is amazing! he has a brilliant future ahead of him! .. another lad to check out who is now around 16 is Avery Molek who has been playing since he around 4 years old! .... avery has a channel on here ... this kid reminds me a lot of avery!

[@c4ss1133]

at first i was like why the hell is this kid getting so much recognition, but in total fairness, i bet he'll be absolutely freakin deadly in like a decade when he's 18. and for an 8 year old, he rips the shit out of those drums, fair play!!

[@bobbymorris525]

Also he did make an appearance on stage with Slipknot. Jay Weinberg praised he awesomeness in front of thousands!

[@rufus6611]

Bobby I have had a reply from a message I posted regarding 66samus doing dance of eternity and received the same message is this a scam or is it legit bro

[@bobbymorris525]

@@rufus6611 it’s a scam!!! Samus just put out a warning video. Don’t fall for it.

[@danomnihility2453]

Hell yeah! Glad you are giving this little dude a reaction vid! His natural meter= natural talent. Great already but going to be untouchable by his teens! It'll be awesome to see how he progresses.

[@msims1250]

This kid jams! At 7 years old, he’s got a good grasp of a lot of complex fills and how they fit into the songs. He’s already something special, I can’t imagine how good he’s gonna be as he keeps progressing. And he’s cute with the smiles when he rocks a fill. Nice job, Caleb! Great reaction video, Samus. Ohhh yurrr!

[@ScotDykstra]

Somehow, Ive grown to ironically LOVE the RAID SHADOW LEGENDS commercials. Knowing my favorite KZbinrs are cashing in, its just great!

[@elymamasig]

Parenting done right. I wish I had my drumming skills like as young as him. Prodigy indeed. Hoping a greater and brighter future for this kid.

[@Meatman8089]

Man i really hope you do a collab with him. This just as precious as it is brutal!

[@corkycobon1481]

This kid has some MAD skills. He is alot like Yoyoka. She is a little girl that can play seriously. She did a video of her playing Stone Cold Crazy that made me a fan.

[@RIGeek.]

There is a video of him meeting Slipknot. It's amazing that he got to meet Joey from Slipknot too. Caleb is amazing!

[@michellef3286]

Caleb is awesome. Been watching this kid for quite some time. Way to go, little man!

[@ChrisRennie1999]

Yo this shit made me cry😂 this kid rips so hard and obviously just loves drumming so much. This kids bound for greatness

[@Metal_Life333]

When you walk away it’s got to be good😂😂 your reactions are as fun as watching him play kids amazing 🤘🔥🔥🔥🤘

[@66Samus]

thank you!!

[@DrBojanglez105]

I watch my son with so much skill and access to gaming (similar age), and I’m just as jealous as you are of Caleb because of how far ahead kids can be now.

[@DolkkarToyznstuff]

Totally blown away! Great job, Caleb!

[@jenniferbart3060]

It’s weird I have no intrest in drums and I’m not musically inclined but since I first saw this kid I cant stop watching he is truly a gift and gifted.Hope I live to watch him grow.

[@ThirdEchoMedia]

This kid is a MACHINE!!! He’s going places for sure. Hopefully he never stops drumming and keeps rocking on 🤘🏻

[@bobbymorris525]

Dude Samus!!! I’ve been waiting for you to react to this kid! He plays dream theater too!!! If he never quits he will be the goat! 🐐 🥁 🔥

[@myronmosley2167]

He’s a living full velocity drum program lol. Dude is a beast. Definitely gonna go far in life.

[@stumpythedwarf8712]

Subbed today. Have the new kit set mostly the way I want it. No real clue what I'm doing, but I learn quickly. Hoping you and videos like this will continue to inspire me.

[@66Samus]

thanks so much!!

[@darrkstarg]

Caleb is flipping amazing. Thank you so much for sharing his video's!!!

[@IanDaniel-DataAnalytics]

The only thing better than that boys skills, is your excitement and your appreciation for his skills.

[@reubenk7331]

Wow, that was so freaking awesome! Imagine how cool I could have been if I had a double bass, and my parents actually let me listen to real music without hiding it 😅 This kid freaking rips! We need a collab with him and Harper🤘 This kid is better than I was even with lessons when I was a kid. Like you said I wish I had a kit and cymbals like this, instead of the hand me down kit I got. Those red drum heads also look freaking awesome. It was cool seeing the progression of drum kits through the videos you picked 🙂

[@Metallica4Life92]

This little dude would make Joey Jordison smile :D and Caleb, if you ever read this, don't let anything ever stop you from playing drums!

[@stuart207]

Joey would be delighted and I'm 💯 sure he's banging up there watching. Maybe it's Joey reborn but that's another story....

[@SuicidalGrind]

Watching this guy drum really made me wanna play some drums myself, looks so fun.

[@TNCtheband]

Out of all the instruments I can play, Drums is for sure the most fun

[@scottw3780]

Take it up man, never too late... I started in my late 30’s

[@SuicidalGrind]

@@scottw3780 Maybe my wording was a bit poor hahah. I already do own and play drums since one year now, but I haven't played in a bit.

[@JuanWonOne]

The future of drumming is in safe hands. Good on you little man!

[@Fleischmann773]

Omg that’s sick! Looking forward to follow his musical career

[@skpride415]

Dude your enthusiasm and overall vibe is so contagious. So enjoyable to watch. I've been playing guitar for almost 20 years on and off and have always had a deep fascination with drums because I lack the necessary 4 limb coordination needed lol. Keep on keeping on bro. P.S. I mean no disrespect at all but you look like a metal Weird Al and have the personality to match

[@Outlander34]

I was really impressed and then he played, NEIL!!! And he just nailed it. Awesome Caleb, simply awesome.

[@MrHartApart]

TAPS the wonderkid springs to mind here - Caleb, you're going to go on to big, big things man! Keep at it bro!

[@NCsgonefishing]

Dude is going to be a beast when he grows up. He's already a beast now. Can't wait to look for his future band

[@The-sg3ve]

Thanks to is natural talent, his dad/mom and the web. This shit is possible. Trying to learn shit back in, lets say, 70's and before all the way up to cassettes, then CD's, non dial up internet, took some serious effort. Imagine plugging in some headphones to a Emerson all in one, album, 8-track, radio set up and trying to play along. Dooooood. That must have been hell. These days, EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING is available online for FREE. Still need some starting talent but you can learn/hear anything you want. It's nuts, even with what I stated that he's only 7. My guess is dad had him rocking at 3 or 4. Dad probably plays drums himself. All around pretty nutty.

[@The-sg3ve]

Example: 5 year old piano kid killing Mozart(one of the Kings) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn-clqmiZtVkmdk

[@kebwick78]

This kid was born to play the drums! I've seen a lot of his videos and can not be more impressed!! Keep on banging Caleb!!!

[@jcgm666]

I wish I had a drum likle this at his age. Got my first kit at 16 and it was a REALLY cheap one. Now at 35 I had a great kit accoustic and a Rolland electronic. I really hope that my 5 month daughter will want to play drum when she grow up hehe!

[@JWS_1]

This kid's going places. Can't wait until he starts/joins a band.

[@matse2627]

What incredible musical talent, feeling and technique - even for someone not his age 🙏

[@ScotDykstra]

This is FANTASTIC! Thank you for the really fun video, fellow drummer!

[@bcconvoy9]

It makes me happy to see kids loving music like this

[@arunpat16]

Im 13 and have been playing drums for around 7 years now and im nowhere as good as him, i can play psychosocial and the intro the eyeless. But im stuck on metallica for now. Mad respect for that guy

[@theponkster]

Possibly the best reaction video I have watched - your reactions had me rolling around laughing - oh and Caleb is a young genius !

[@kevinbartz5822]

I've seen the clip of him on the Ellen show, and after his performance, she did an interview with him. But what was really cool, is Ellen gifted him a Jay Weinburg signature snare that he was saving his money for. The insane 48ply snare that's $1,700 lol I thought that was really awesome for him.

[@AleksandarIvanov69]

15:02 - correction, you ARE one hell of a drummer 😁 This kid is probably better than 99.9% of people that play drums.

[@thehunter7422]

Got recommended his covers while ago , man is he insane on the drums lol . I'm 22 years old and I'm freaking jelly of his skills lol I can't wait to see what he's gonna be doing for Metal music in the future if he is looking to pursue a career in music, joining a band etc . Cause I can see him making some killer tracks that's for sure

[@mattf9096]

I find it weird that Jay hasn't already reached out to this kid to at least meet up and talk shop. I'm sure Jay got to meet all his idols growing up because of his dad and appreciates how inspiring that can be to a young talent.

[@degenhardtdrums6034]

they have met, caleb has been on stage with jay before

[@VoidR]

Corey said something along the lines of Slipknot will go on forever even after all the originals are done. I'd like to think Caleb has some job security once Jay is ready to pass the torch.

[@mattf9096]

@@degenhardtdrums6034 really?? is there a video?

[@degenhardtdrums6034]

@@mattf9096 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKW4Z3-bZc2kn6M

[@RetroReselling]

They met on stage when slipknot where playing in Birmingham here in the UK early 2020 🤘🏻

[@irrsinnrainer]

Man, that brings back some memories when I saw the videos from a young Tony Royster or a young Eloy Casagrande back in the day. I think Caleb might have a similar bright future in the drumming business as these two have. When I was seven I only played "drums" on the armchair in the living room... and this kid is nailing Neil Peart drum parts.

[@merrandakimble8001]

Lil man is incredible...been following this sweets for a while..SHO NOUGH SUPER STAR ✊ kaleb rocks a heavy turn of the FEET..🤺

[@mikemccleery5425]

This kid was born with drum sticks in his hands @calebhdrummer4 you are a drumming gift from God keep on drumming you will reach heights that people only dream about! You rock!

[@dalegilliland5929]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. What a gem he is !!😊

[@fku76]

I love this kid! He is already a monster behind the kit🔥🔥🔥

[@PoorSillyGirl]

not only is that kid HITTING, but he's GROOVY too !!!

[@veenoir1991]

Caleb's already a better drummer than all of us. And I'm fkn here for it.

[@resington]

Meet him randomly where I work. The family were shopping and it was the week joey jordison died and mum was wearing a slipknot top, conversation starts and they said he was a drummer I thought 'oh that's nice' but dayum he's the best kid drummer ever people!

[@asafpelleh7594]

Gonna be?! He's already one hell of a drummer!!!!!! Caleb HellHammer is Joey incarnated in Jay's style. I'm in love with this kid!

[@Tman2217]

That kid is a machine on those drums. Stellar work, little dude. Rock on!!!

[@mirkoblondeel6615]

We need to see more of him!!

[@TyDie85]

This is why it's important to learn young! Whether it's music, language, anything...kids have the energy and the curiosity.

[@DMGPlumsta]

Wow, this is absolutly insane!! Good job little dude

[@BobbyBrett3263]

This kid is the fucking FUTURE of drumming!! Metal or otherwise. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@bradleyard4195]

He nailed Tom Sawyer. I know drummers who have been playing for years, and that song is difficult for them to play. Neil Peart himself called that one of the most difficult songs in Rush's catalogue. He nailed it. I'm beyond impressed. Between him and Nandi Bushnell, the future of rock music is in very good hands!

[@eluadyl]

The entire song I thought about Neil Peart missing this. It would have made his day if only he could see it.

[@niamhryan9677]

Oh man I'll be voting for you. This little dude is a child prodigy. At one point you can see the sticks bending. His kit is beautiful. Love the red skins. Wow. Great reaction video buddy. ❤️❤️❤️🤗