Metal Drummer reacts to Megadeth Drummer hearing "Mr. Brightside" for the first time

[@66Samus]

What did you guys think of Dirk's version of this song!? Go to betterhelp.com/66samus for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help! Ohhh YURRRR

[@legend-ox2pv]

Please🙏 react to drum shreadded metal edition

[@danis8455]

Dirk is a legend and would ace anything really! And he did here as well.

[@MichaelStoneGtr]

Show how a great drummer can add life to even meh song.

[@sergiogonzalesYT]

Dirk's version is better )))

[@kayleevernetti8157]

I just found this video. Big Killers fan. Now I think i'll be into Megadeath more he was spot on

[@DirkVerbeurenDrummer]

Thank you boss! You rule!!

[@66Samus]

NO U!!!

[@HalfUnder]

@@66Samus Samus and Dirk? My cav can't contain my excitement. Oh yurr.

[@TheWarServant]

Dirk is hands down the best drummer worldwide. The Michaelangelo of drums. 🤘

[@niko.ma4873]

Oh Yurrrr

[@drummerw17]

Dirk is a great drummer. And a super humble guy. I remember when I had recorded one of the songs for the new Megadeth production and I had sent it to him by message. And he quickly replied that he liked it. Truly an excellent drummer and super humble. My respects to Dirk and to you too 66 Samus.👍🤟🎼🥁🎼🤟👍

[@allanmalloy8266]

I had the privilege of getting lessons from Dirk shortly before he joined Megadeth, I gotta say not only is he a world class drummer, but he's a world class dude. Friendly, helpful, and really chill.

[@elcrackengaitos_bs4804]

@@gan_the_white bruh

[@reeteereetee3636]

⁠@@gan_the_whiteteacher!? How are you its been so long.

[@limitedbom2206]

@@gan_the_white Gandalf the white drummer

[@andrewjames2569]

It's amazing how much the drumming can change the whole feel of the song, almost sounds like it belongs to a different genre. Makes you realize how much each member of the band contributes to a specific sound and style. Lotsa love Samus 🤘🏼

[@mystic0maggot401]

That is what I was thinking, the whole tempo seemed so much slower just with his drumming even though the rest if the sing was the exact same

[@ojjebojje_]

1:46 that fart scared the shit out of me

[@DarkSwam56]

fr i have open back studio headphones i swear that legit sounded like someone actually put their ass up to my ears and farted.. jeez

[@TylerBaker1994]

I was literally reading this right as the fart happened! It scared the shit out of me too! 🤣

[@ojjebojje_]

​@@DarkSwam56i got that 8d fart experience

[@go2damoon.117]

ME TOO BRO WTF

[@danielmantell3084]

I thought my intestines had a catastrophic failure or something. I didn't even know my headphones could do that. If it wasn't a Samus video I would have been looking around my house for what just sh*t its pants.

[@kaijade588]

I love how Dirk smiles everytime he talks 😊 you can tell hes a genuinely happy guy all of the time!! Andddd hes super talented!!

[@lekaarribou]

the drummer really decides the mood of any song it's crazy !

[@JustBrad83]

What they really mean is he made the song even better which I thought was hard to do, man those fills and adding the extra bass near the end was chef's kiss! Come ON that's so good!

[@NyckulasLowe]

I absolutely love Dirk as a human (from the little I’ve seen him in a public setting) and his interpretation of this song kind of reflects what I love about him. I’m so happy you reacted to it and hope you react to his other challenge 🤘

[@nerdius277]

I just appreciate how when Samus reacts to things, he is ACTUALLY reacting to what is being watched, and not just the typical smile and nod for a full video others tend to do

[@paranormaldrummer999]

Dirk is one badass drummer. Not only did he play for soilwork, Devin Townsend and now, Megadeth. He also played for Powermad.. one of thrash metals underrated bands IMO. And if I'm not mistaken he's on their latest album too. He also was in a band called Cadaver. Another killer metal band that you don't hear much about. I was fortunate enough to see Dirk play just last night here in Cincinnati Ohio. And he just devastated his drumkit like he was never gonna play again. It was amazing man. He's definitely in my top ten favorite drummers. You're on that top ten favorites list too Sam.. 🤘🤘 Keep up the amazing work man..

[@thedude4672]

Sadly, he won't be in Megadeth long. Mustaine has a way of alienating the people who he hires to be in his band.

[@santisposito9299]

Now we need the reaction to Dirk playing Paramore! You are awesome Samus! Big hug from Uruguay!

[@charlenemack7040]

☺️😉🤗 from USA 🇺🇸

[@-scrim]

🤮🤮

[@Axispaw1]

I love the fact he brought in his entire huge metal kit just to play.... *Mr Brightside* 😂😂😂

[@welcometonebalia]

Probably my favorite episode of this Drumeo challenge. It sounded completely different, yet made perfect sense.

[@gingalypse7417]

4:04 I love this song two and for some people its hard pill to swallow... JUST LISTEN THE MUSIC WHAT YOU LIKE!! Metal is not only genre in the world

[@TylerPilizota]

I caught Dirk’s drumstick at a Soilwork concert when I was a teenager and it’s one of my prized possessions. He’s fuckin awesome!

[@OurLordNubert]

I just caught one of his sticks at a Megadeth show a few days ago. Top 5 best things I own

[@davidbradshaw7212]

Ever so grateful for you @66Samus as your feedback videos introduced me to drumeo. I am a huge fan of all music, and although i cannot play drums, i have always upheld the highest respect for the drums. Drumeo and this series has pulled me through cancer and helped me occupy my mind when my body was failing. Having that said, I must give Dirk the highest praises for this performance- such a technical drummer and clearly a perfectionist. i love how he matches the energy of the song, his builds, timing, doesnt overplay the harmony- keeps with the tempo and what really needs praise is how he pushed his fills towards the end and married them with the double base- truely epic! I would love to have his version on my playlist

[@dougstarks9676]

So sorry that you're going through cancer but so glad that you can rely on the music. My wife went through her own battle a number of years ago and is doing great. I hope the same for you. Strength and peace to you!

[@TheVegas2Killer]

Why do i keep rewatching this session? I wanna see Ronnie react to this. I also need this on my playlist haha dirk all the way !!!

[@NightwishArena]

Dirk is one of my favorite drummers and favorite human beings. The real Mr Brightside, always being so happy and positive.

[@spelunkymonke]

Saw Megadeth back in June, and out of all of them, Dirk seemed to be having to most fun. What a nice fella, and great drummer🤘😁

[@luminousfaedust]

What I love about Dirk's version of it is he shows just how much a mood of a song can change by a simple change such as the drum beat being in half-time vs regular time and what have you. It's so cool! And it works!!!

[@metalogical5131]

Dirk's drumming on Jeff Loomis's solo work was amazing. I saw a gig in RVA where he played a Loomis set and then played a Soilworks set right after as the headliner. I never seen a drummer play in 2 bands on the same night. He's a great dude as well from what I can tell... I wish him the best... @66Samus... 22! You're awesome too man!

[@LincolnGTX]

I've been listening Megadeth since their first album and I must admit, as a fellow musician, Dirk is one of the best drummers I ever heard! My first instrument were drums back when I was 11, played them for almost 15 years then switched to guitar and bass but I still love to do a jam session or two with my friends... I also must admit the absence of practice is very noticeable 😂

[@K1LL3RGRN]

He makes the song better.. it's almost like a genre change

[@reformedstoic1581]

These "drummer hears song for fist time" drumeo videos have been popping up in my feed forever, glad I finally watched one. I'm gonna watch all of these now that I get what they are. Good stuff. Yerrrrrr

[@dantheman2907]

I absolutely loved Dirk's drumming for Soilwork. One of my all-time favourite bands and he's my favourite drummer of theirs.

[@riot768]

Dirk is one of my favorite drummers for sure, and he seems like a genuinely nice dude.

[@Army181st]

Dirk is a monster on the kit, and that kit can we please just notice how that kit is ....Jesus

[@ChristopherGronlund]

This Dirk video is one of my favorite things. Everything about it is so dang wonderful. And yeah, your Drumeo video is stellar, too -- and I'd love seeing a reaction to it. The vocal bits you did were badass!

[@diegorb1010]

It sounds even better than the original. Simply amazing!

[@DanielBradler]

For a heavy metal drummer, this was actually super chilly!

[@jchope777]

What a treat! You & Dirk are awesome dudes

[@greghenry713]

Dirk had an excellent take on the drums for this song. Love me some Mr. Brightside.

[@madmatt_81]

Dirk is awesome

[@mogoneill3686]

I was lucky enough to go to the NAMM show at the start of the year & I was at the metal masters awards & I was chatting to Dirk briefly about this. He was so surprised at the amount of attention this got & I was like “why it’s fucking awesome” I bumped into the drumeo guys as well. They were really nice fellas.

[@ziggi_stardust1]

This is my favorite version of Mr brightside

[@jpalmi]

OH MAN.... I love how he played to this song. if I didn't care for the song in the first place, this drumming to it would have me enjoying the song for that aspect alone. so good.

[@nickentros]

This video went nuclear viral for Drumeo as well

[@Leyzime]

I love me some Dirk...he is such a nice friendly humble being...

[@cjxj2202]

He completely changed the feel of the song, but it still sounds great. Since you've reacted to this, now, you should react to his other Drumeo video where he hears "Misery Business" by Paramore for the first time. He crushes that one, too.

[@xXHaunt1Xx]

Dirk was my teacher in 2001 when I was at the Nancy’s Music Academy International. Suck a nice guy and fantastic drummer !!! Thx for the video !

[@wrecker9681]

Dirk is a very underrated drummer

[@wildrosefarms8621]

The tempo change seems to put a more heartful tone to this song. Unreal. I love it.

[@astroescy]

why did u shit urself at 1:46 💀

[@66Samus]

You must be new here. welcome :) :) :)

[@NeonLabsss]

I've been losing it over this it's so funny

[@NekoArts]

Dirk’s videos are some of my favorites on Drumeo. Not only is he incredibly talented but he just seems like such a great guy as well.

[@crionics99]

My wife just pointed out that Dirk is literally Metal Richard Hammond, and now I can't unsee it

[@Dustin359]

Dirk is awesome, no doubt about it.

[@flemdawgmillionaire4586]

Samus you brighten my day every time you come out with a video. From testing different kits to just straight up clashin out, to the point where Drumeo asked you to come out and show your skill. You have this personality that fuckin screams, "I'm a fuckin badass with a pair of sticks in my hands!!!" Always remember, brother...STAY YOU, STAY CLASSY!!!! And aslo, SEEEEX!!!

[@bitgeist_21]

I watch these drumeo videos and I am always amazed at how guys like Dirk and Samus (and others) are able to improvise entire drum parts for a song they've never heard before. It takes a very broad percussive vocabulary to pull that off well. I like it 🙂

[@davidwennegard3860]

Dirk's awesome - he has been a steady session drummer for The Project Hate MCMXCIX for many albums - puts him among my favourite drummers.

[@killercroc99]

Hell yeah, Soilwork! And Dirk's stuff with Bjorn and David *RIP* and co was brilliant! Also, Gregg Bisonette's recent video was REALLY entertaining.

[@matehazay7530]

I have been waiting this video for sooo long 😍

[@scottyoung_Jeed88]

Dirk is the man

[@marcpelosi380]

Dirk is so insanely good. If you are a metal fan and have not heard the album The Panic Broadcast by Soilwork, do yourself a favor and listen to some of the best metal drumming ever recorded. My favorite band of all time.

[@Zepper-xs6bu]

Congrats on your way to almost 1 mil!

[@BiggestBrad]

Dirk is a treasure.

[@Eric-AB_LLK]

Late to the party on this, but thank you, love you and your channel!!

[@thevilifyingforce]

Such a great version. Always felt this song was so upbeat and happy despite the lyrics. Now it feels so wistful and regretful.

[@myahitt1247]

I’ve been WAITING SO PATIENTLY for this one! Oh yurrr!

[@iWillUseMyOwnName]

Dirk is such an amazing guy and a great drummer, been watching his stuff since Aborted

[@GuuhhDarkzz]

7:23 Dirk was so good that turned bro into PS1 Hagrid for a moment 💀

[@datboiKfry]

LMAO

[@mookyyzed2216]

Send like a very humble, cool dude. Thanks Samus for introducing me to another drummer worthy of praise. 👍🤘

[@ericolson6135]

This video is really cool. It show's how practice and methodology lead to incredible playing. Good work on Dirk's part. It might be sort of a weird meta kind of thing, but I truly would love to see your reaction to Dave Weckl's playthrough of Island Magic.

[@buncle1020]

The farts caught me off guard. Me and my girl were laughing our asses off

[@charlenemack7040]

I come here just for the farts only! 😂

[@weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee360]

I really dug his version, maybe even more than the original loved the accents he made in the slower sections, increadibly tastefull and then comming over the top of that with the double bass really lifts the dynamics thru the entire song

[@RajuBoss-qt5rc]

Great drummer!! Thanks Samus for the reaction. Dirk is not getting enough attention he deserve

[@nylesfrench3568]

He Burned it, love it. This Man's fills were outrageous but overall Groove was amazing.

[@andrewpappas9311]

I loved watching this one, Dirk killed it with this one and his drum part was so damn cool as well

[@speckon]

Dirk's drumming with Soilwork was phenomenal and had a huge impact in my playing style. Blind Eye Halo had me like "how can you play so fast and groove at the same time?!"

[@irrsinnrainer]

The mixing in these drumeo videos is always fantastic. Drums always sound so good! Would love to see a reaction to your own video. For some background information and stuff!

[@nelson-haha89]

The one take videos like this are super impressive. Which is another reason we need a reaction to the zeppelin one.

[@dang_doyle]

This guy is way better for megadeth than that last emotionless session robot they had before. But no one will ever replace the feel of Legendary Nick Mena! rip

[@TheMeandrummer]

Awesome, he changed the song big time ❤

[@ObscuraDeCapra]

It's always interesting to see metal drummers do pop songs. The seem to cue mainly off of the other instruments rather than off the vocals like you'd hear in most pop music, including this song.

[@TheDevnul]

I love those Meinl darks!

[@leeritchie8038]

"solid as shit"... this is why we love @66Samus. Such a funny chap, aren't cha? 😂

[@KillboySlim]

That Dave Mustaine pic 0:22 is WILD! - Lol

[@dorianrustik6880]

Scary!

[@thedude4672]

Note the smiley faces on his knees LOL

[@luisangeltrivesrapado3896]

the farts.... i´m crying 🤣 adding dirk saying sounds like something I might have heard before and then comes the fart at 1:46 is hilarious

[@georgem.6136]

Dirk is so friggen good, idk if there's anything they could stump him with.

[@notarealperson]

Devin Townsend produced my favorite Soilwork album, no wonder Devin hired him for his band.

[@Mindgamehagi]

Dirk only join at Stabbing the Drama, Henry Ranta was the drummer for Natural Born Chaos

[@soilworker2904]

​@@Mindgamehagi I thought maybe Devin helped co produce Sworn to a Great Divide as well, which Dirk was on. I might be wrong though😊

[@steelearmstrong9616]

I loved this when it came out

[@andrewhess2415]

Dirk=Mr. Solidside

[@MaiSirry]

My mom passed away a month ago and I felt like I lost all hope for joy again in life. But watching you enjoy the art of your fellow drummers has restored that hope. Thank you

[@BrokenInBeauty]

Yeah, I should’ve subbed long ago. Subbed 🤘🏻

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

METAL drummers make everything better!

[@antimatter2380]

Just saw him last week. Still incredible and Megadeth was still really tight.

[@aotdstix]

god fucking dammit samus the one time im wearing open back headphones and you put the worlds most 8D fart sound in the video lmfao

[@PeppertheDachshundgoodboy]

Samus reacting to his long lost twin brotha

[@Chidon0]

his drum track changes the song compeltly

[@Winnwithcam]

The halftime is badass in this. Lots of great fills, too

[@Bear230grain]

Was super cool to hear double bass on the killers.

[@yellowdog2181]

When Marty played with Megadeth last year he said some really nice things about playing with Dirk

[@alastairjacob]

Legendary version by Dirk Shout out to Alex Melton's version of Mr. Brightside where the drums are half time for the whole song!

[@etur23]

I love this music but Dirk take it to another level!!!!! Just in love with this Dirrk's version

[@Piitaa_Pain]

Agree, song is amazing

[@adamsanchez4625]

After that second fart....I had to subscribe.

[@colemccann8445]

drumbeldor has spoken

[@djcole187]

66Samus, you too, are a cool dude!

[@VanJR.]

Dirk’s Soilworks drumming is OP

[@toddb8951]

Its great watching these seeing how the drums are the engine of a song. Just the slow start he did made it sound so unique but its the same song,