Necrophagist Drumming

New Necrophagist drummer Romain Goulon playing along to guitar tracks from the album "Epitaph", April 2008.

[@robscallon]

awesome.

[@MrMrmody1996]

Wow.. Rob 7 years ago gets only 15 likes when writing a comment!

[@aestheticwolf7769]

Rob Scallon wow this is awesome!

[@ieb994]

Where is the banjo cover, Rob?

[@redfogwhitefrost2583]

Wow crazy seeing him here. Especially with only 143 likes. These days he has billions of subscribers. Kinds feels like I found a small hidden gem of internet history.

[@user-zv7yb4yp9g]

Rob Scallon wow, rob has great taste in music

[@gonadiator]

If you actually play drums and listen to bands like this then you truly understand how utterly mind blowing this is. To get THAT close to their album sound is just incredible.

[@Thrasher_Abbatoir]

8years already, and still still..sick stuff.... necrophagist, we miss you

[@DeathMetalMilitia305]

+ruhiology Romain says he's still in the band so I assume they are still a thing, but are they actually doing anything? Just curious.

[@blasteffect19]

10 years now, miss them so much

[@knuppelgast]

12 years now...

[@behindthen0thing525]

28 years

[@behindthen0thing525]

@@elroxmusic yeah. Everybody here is probably dead now

[@im3phirebird81]

I have rarely heard such a consistent and well executed blast beat in my life. IT ACTUALLY BLASTS!

[@deadman9588]

Please listen to Nils Fjellström.

[@dumahdrummer654]

@@deadman9588Oh god yeah, dominator is a monster

[@feriro]

18 years already, and still still..sick stuff.... necrophagist, we miss you. june 17, 2026. This is a comment from the future.

[@Thrasher_Abbatoir]

lmao

[@menyazovut4484]

confirn to date

[@moumouzel]

Those people from the future...

[@im3phirebird81]

june 17, 2026 - can confirm, been there.

[@dethskullcrusher]

I would exchange the 5 latest Dream Theater albums for just the one Necrophagist album that never was released without a problem.

[@boagrius3292]

I think even dream theater fans would agree and I am one

[@redacted5035]

You gotta remember how much of an abnormal perfectionist Muhammed is. I've discussed this ad nauseum both in person and online but I'll never give up on repeating it any chance I get: I think he's aiming for the 20th and 25th year anniversary of "Epitaph" (2004) and "Onset of Putrefaction" (1999), and my prediction is next year we will see: 1. A re-release those albums, probably remastered and with a collector's edition vinyl/shirt/etc 2. The new album... 3. And (HOPEFULLY🤞🏾) they'll announce a new tour to promote all of the above I'm done with this band if 2025 hits and still nothing tho lmao 😢

[@boagrius3292]

@@redacted5035 I'd brace for disappointment

[@THERAMMSTEINFAN490]

Noone would make that trade with you dude 😂

[@posingnobody]

@@THERAMMSTEINFAN490replace none with literally everybody

[@lingonberriesofwrath1836]

Romain seems surprised by every stroke. It's like he's thinking: "Wow, I had no idea I could do that", or "Hey, look, another cymbal!"

[@francoisSwine]

???

[@lingonberriesofwrath1836]

@@francoisSwine Nice question marks. How did you know I collected them? I'll add some just to put on display. ??????????????????????????????????????????

[@protrusiondeath]

Drumming be like that sometimes

[@dismalrealms3587]

He looks completely relaxed to me

[@RoyChayanne4658]

@@lingonberriesofwrath1836 impressive question marks. Did you bring them from Valhalla?

[@thehavocvulture9323]

2023 and still nothing comes close to Necrophagist. I miss you, thanks for everything.

[@Lumenjensen777]

Bro 15 years ago.. and nothings come even remotely close to Goulon’s style and prowess

[@JustLoveKrishna]

He sat at the edge of the stage in Dallas Texas the year this was filmed and just talked with/encouraged me about how to become a better metal drummer and the discipline it requires and some excercises I could do daily. He's a real deal mode of goodness type of guy. Not to mention a legendary talent in many forms of drumming🤙🙏

[@fabioa.5490]

I hereby certify this video as a classic.

[@nihilityjoey]

Romain has probably the best drumming technique i have ever seen. His control over his limbs is fucking insane. He is almost effortlessly effecient in his execution, tighter than nuns bun and more importantly an interesting, smart and creative drummer when playing metal. very rare nowadays (i think anyway).

[@C0RRUPTCUP5]

In no way dissing this guy, but you should check out George Kollias

[@nihilityjoey]

Triple George Kollias is a great drummer, for me though Romain has the vote.

[@BoogieDoobie]

Triple Thomas Haake??

[@mrdeathamore]

I think this guy is god damn techincal, but from all extreme metal drummers for the last 20 years I still prefer Sean Reinert. His work on Death's Human is unbelievably good. Gene Hoglan is the second. But I like this kind of "drum machine" drumming, it's pretty burtal and fits this type of mathematically constructed riffs very well.

[@0ester]

Between Romain and Matt Gartska for me.

[@OutrunExile]

Musically genius. I understand everything that is going on, but the way it is pieced together is a technical masterpiece.

[@lucariololol]

romain is one of the most underrated drummers out there

[@cyclops1092]

His strokes are nice and high. Unusual for DM drummers. Even though he plays with super thin sticks, he's still got alot of natural volume and attack. I like it.

[@alankapoka5872]

As far as I know he used to be a jazz drummer, that's why he is different.

[@cyclops1092]

Alan Kapołka Jazz guys are always super rad when they go metal.

[@douglasbosso3560]

That's cause jazz is the OG Devil's music!!!!

[@R3tr0v1ru5]

This guys technique looks incredible. So smooth and brilliant to watch.

[@cunjoz]

You should start a band called "Lamp of the Desert". Seems to fit with your name :D

[@WolvesofTimberline]

Romain is ridiculous. I really dislike how people discredit him because his ability is simply amazing. I graduated with a bachelors in music education with my major being percussion and this guys hand technique is just so smooth and relaxed it blows my mind. Keep up the good work!

[@Skeluz]

This is played so confidently it's amazing. Love it.

[@xisotopex]

Chris May lol

[@keplersync1859]

hi, october, 2019, I really miss Necrophagist

[@djcj]

Still holds up in 2020

[@fajarekosaputra]

Hi, I'm from Winter 2022. I'm Time Traveller who's fckin love with Necrophagist, I'm here from 14 Years Ago 🤘

[@the6ig6adwolf]

10 years later we are waiting for another album...

[@keithgraham8588]

This is good and all, but can he pull of Seven Nation Army?

[@justincredible5414]

I'm dying right now. great stuff

[@evervalencia6111]

lmao

[@IzhakIb]

Bro i highly doubt it

[@francismcalister7811]

Yeah, man. He's pretty good but not Meg White good, that takes decades

[@tanchokdewan9020]

Seven nation army is hell of a song. So necrophagist start to play this album...........

[@metalband]

Still coming back here since 2009

[@a_perfect_human_being]

I love how far back he plays. Fuckin baller.

[@Awix]

14 years, are you kidding me. I'm old.

[@panzerwaffen2873]

Forget the haters and bas comments.this guy is a machine..speed ..technique..everything for a good drummer

[@damiangomez8540]

exactly.

[@metaldrummersonly4402]

That left hand stick height is amazing

[@bigmoe562_4]

Seen them live years ago, one of the best 🤘

[@nb8936]

*starts fading to black* Me: NOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[@veesfistofdeath]

Come on Muhammad give us an UPDATE PLEASE

[@ranatha]

He is buried in mecca

[@heret1c385]

@@ranatha He is working for BMW as an engineer.

[@Renzo8375867]

heret1c really?

[@goreconsumption5127]

@@Renzo8375867 yes

[@Swamplord]

I probably watch this at least once a month, it's just so fun to see the epicness in action.

[@solenya4983]

Still can't believe it, so thankful for this.

[@AgassiUKR]

guitars are just background for drums

[@mayonice3577]

+Julien Paradis His profile picture is Abe...

[@Xaldin003]

As a guitarist, I can agree with this

[@renzo3939]

Drums are just fun metronomes for guitars

[@bakedandsteaked]

Yea, but this is necrophagist we're listening to here

[@Goreburger.]

Abe❤️

[@henrikhyrup3995]

I can play like him!! Well, at least the part around 1:12....with a bit of practice... ;)

[@kryptomiadeathmetalizer8628]

haha!! silly!!

[@drumanddrummer465]

god i love necrophagist's sound. its so heavy yet clear and crisp. sends shivers down my spine

[@8man943]

There is nothing more satisfying than watching drummers blast with their fingers.

[@Fuzorz]

diminshed to B is the sickest part

[@empire0]

Stillborn One is such a ridiculous song. Every instrument is so damn technical.

[@shawnthefox3459]

Then look up "One-man Necrophagist cover" by 66Samus if you haven't seen it already. He plays that song by himself. XD

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

empire Fr

[@mohamedkhelifa1212]

Advanced corpse tumor 'dude

[@8man943]

probably has the best solo in the world

[@Yago.Passos]

Watch my stillborn one solo cover.

[@moeper1936]

Oh man, immer noch so großartig! Komm schon, Muhammed, gib dir'n Ruck und mach mal wieder was! ;-) Grüße aus der Südweststadt...

[@regortex3364]

Got to see this beast with Necrophagist on their last tour (I think), absolutely in a league of their own and Romains performance looked effortless and flawless.

[@necrodestroyer]

gives me crippling depression when they disappeared

[@qwaszabwisfd1031]

I'm still waiting.

[@Maledicted]

One of my favorite videos on the tubes (: This guy is crazy.

[@adrumkiller]

how can you not like this video. one of my favorite drummers of all time.

[@lazyjackass77]

It's selfish, but I really would like you guys to show up together somewhere with a new CD... soon. I'm tired of waiting :) I can only watch this so many times. KZbin will only allow me to like this once.

[@pidondeyle3630]

Still waiting

[@lazyjackass77]

@@pidondeyle3630 haha me too brother, me too

[@alrecks619]

11 years later... Muhammed : KZbin : *i heard u like death metal drumming, here's for you*

[@fireemblemistrash75]

Strange to see Jeane De Arc likes Necrophagist, but hey, who wouldn’t?

[@alrecks619]

it can't be helped, i guess

[@fireemblemistrash75]

@@alrecks619 Yes, but rip Necorphagist still. Almost 20 years and still nothing... Breaks my heart

[@zephyrus8162]

@@fireemblemistrash75 hi

[@OurBackToTheDark]

This is the best drumming I have ever seen. Amazing.

[@welcometosociety3399]

still blows me away

[@asheshinfinite3766]

He makes it look so easy....😲

[@abohadi1979]

Amazing....

[@remobeater]

Definitely amazing. His blast beats on that snare are so damn consistent for those speeds.

[@neilwiththedeal]

There will never be a better tech death metal band than Necrophagist

[@haekalbadjeber988]

clean AF

[@superwrestler3990]

THE SUPER Drumming

[@javiermb6253]

This guy is really incredible playing!!!

[@radiosurgery]

It's amazing how much travel his sticks get during his blast beats. I also love the double bass work in this song.

[@edbegley5858]

this guy is fucking insane

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

@NecrophagistOfficial What happened to you guys? Why haven't i seen an album out from you guys in a long time?

[@olivierouimet5686]

really nice drumming bro i appreciate listening and watching very much :DDD

[@joonaskirss1931]

the blastbeats are so satisfying to look at

[@slammyjams9695]

Please come back to us ),:

[@doe2064]

There are two options after watching this: you either give up on your drums or work even harder.

[@thesupboii]

what a badass!!! i am diggin the kit.

[@BrendanMacsGuitarGear]

FARK!!! Love Necrophagist's stuff! Romain is a machine!

[@burningmisery]

The fact that people still (over)obsess about Necrophagist even 20 years after 'Onset...' and beg for more just goes to show their music is pretty timeless, just like all great DM albums. I saw them live in 2006 with Bolt Thrower and was hypnotized by their musicianship and ferocity. The band members then were also chill af and friendly. I wish them all the best at what they do. Romain has done some crazy good drum work. He's a beast 🤘😎🤘

[@TheJTK123]

I dont think they understand what would happen if they all of the sudden came back and started playing again

[@PazuzuDarkVoid]

amazing!

[@tinflesh]

just...insanely ahead of its time and still flawlessly written and executed. i wish necro would come back.

[@SinisterSkip]

Cleanest most technical cover (or drumming in general) I've ever seen.

[@edmasterson4588]

to me it would be awesome if sucimez and kollias did some music and goulon and sanders did some; im just sayin they're all great

[@a-maize-zing]

fuck yea

[@eurologic]

Ed Masterson kollias sucks

[@Ethan-nw4ww]

eurologic you’re just jealous that he can play extremely fast and accurate and you can’t🤷‍♂️

[@GeddyRC]

It's amazing how he literally uses every piece in the set on a near-constant basis.

[@lukemeister0]

I love how this type of drumming sounds so furious but the good drummers make it look effortless

[@huntinggirlchannel]

With that left hand finger technique, he's going to make his girlfriend a happy lady!

[@lichdomftw]

But can he play For Whom The Bell Tolls?

[@francismcalister7811]

Dr. Hylian It's not a bad drum track, y'know

[@thrashsis5412]

Yes he can, 4 minute to be 30 secon

[@robotman7945]

what is for whom the bell tolls for him? your crazy man lol

[@dylandemartino9160]

Brutal sounding cymbal selection

[@rgkh91]

He makes it look so easy!!!! LEGEND!

[@floremarjeffespanueva5640]

please make new album :/

[@lynnlovesmetal]

+Floremar Jeff Espanueva Yes please do!

[@R3tr0v1ru5]

Well they did create that one song but it's not been released as a single and there's no good quality audio version of it anywhere...

[@denLTRLM]

11 years (

[@TPCproductionz]

he's not human. No man can be this precise and fast at the same time.

[@maranathashalom9402]

I'm not a drummer and slowly getting too old to listen to metal all day, but MAN I love coming back to this year after year for a decade^^

[@koldslaw]

Stabwound. -who wrote the bass-line.

[@as101345207]

koldslaw Christian Muenzner did.

[@pigdestroyer1019]

How do people not listen to death metal , seriously.

[@golotdub]

Romain is a beast! He's wrists technique is out of this planet!

[@ljudevitbinder9114]

Perfect stuff. What I like most,is the fact that Romain's blast's on snare drum are equal in power as his skank beat or any other beat. You can actualy hear it. Really,a lot of practice behind this video. Just look how high his stick goes when he is playing a blast beat. Impressive as Hell!

[@lightspeedproject]

i can do that! hold my beer

[@m4j0rSK]

welll guys this is impressive but i think lars ulrich is way better :D

[@mydixiewrecked315]

I enjoyed your sarcasm, mate.

[@mastermetalshredder]

Lars actually covered some AC/DC tracks lately, total monster..

[@ScreamBloodyGore145]

@@johnwaynegacy6221 there always has to be a guy like you...

[@Compendyum]

@@ScreamBloodyGore145 Talk about getting wooshed

[@ManueleFiorenza]

I LOVE THIS!!!

[@dpereira35]

that is some exceptional blast technique

[@sezitas]

Yeah that's nice, but can you play a Lars Ulrich drum solo?

[@rismadakrisnaanugrah2771]

Where the fuck are you guys?

[@arzeenahosenbocus2255]

I've seen many guys wearing necrophagist T-shirts recently. I'm quite impressed dat this band inspires so many metalheads.

[@BillySmith187]

holy shit, you Rock .....you totally inspire me to keep drumming..

[@jonathanbenaroche]

the best music i have ever heard

[@sebbimon]

I have watched this video at least 50 times, and i have been drumming for 10 years now and i still hilariously fail at even air drumming this, now you got clarified how fucking hard this is

[@ludvigottosson8023]

He makes it look so easy!!

[@alexkramer8191]

This guy plays so relaxed it’s insane

[@therosaliereeves]

AMAZING!!!!

[@BenNelsonLim]

Bloody well done!

[@monrailvid]

Incredible!

[@karstd]

I love how his stick comes back to the EXACT same spot during his blast beats. Just fucking perfect.

[@MrGotsquashed]

A very sick drummer indeed. They're awesome live!