Nic Pettersen - Northlane - "Talking Heads" Drum Playthrough

Nic Pettersen drum play-through of "Talking Heads" by Northlane.
Audio mixed and mastered by Chris Blancato -
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Filmed and edited by Tanja Dagenbach -
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'Talking Heads' is a track from Northlanes 5th studio record 'Alien' to be released on the 2/8/2019 via UNFD. Follow the link below to pre-order your copy!
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"Talking Heads" studio version:
- • Northlane - Talking Heads
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I use and endorse the following gear:
Snare:
Evetts Nic Pettersen Signature Tasmanian 14x7" Blackwood Snare:
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Sabian Cymbals - sabian.com/en/...
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(left to right)
18" AAX Ozone Crash
14" AAX Freq Hats
18" AAX X-Plosion Crash
12" HHX Splash
10" HHX Evolution Splash
19" AAX X-Plosion Crash
20" AAX X-Plosion Crash
13" HHX Evolution Hi Hat
19" AA Holy China
Drum kit: - www.tama.com
Tama Bubinga Star Classic
10x6.5" rack
14x12" first floor
16x14" second floor
22x20" kick
Drum heads: - remo.com
Rack Tom & 1st Floor Tom - Remo 10" & 14" Pinstrip Clear
2nd Floor Tom - Remo 16" Clear P4
Snare - Remo 14" Coated P77
Kick - Remo 20" Clear Powerstroke 3
Kick Pedals - Iron Cobra 900 Twin Pedal Power Glide HP900PWN
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Sticks - Vater Fatback 3As
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I would like to thank:
Deb Meyers and Pittwater High School for providing me with their amazing performance space!
TAMA DRUMS
SABIAN CYMBALS
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REMO PERCUSSION
VATER PERCUSSION
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ALLAN & HEATH
CHRIS BLANCATO
TANJA DAGENBACH
UNFD

[@mattmcguiredrums]

One of my favorite drummers in the world!

[@AM-eg2kw]

Sooo we getting a cover of this one or no? :)

[@davidjohnston714]

👍👍👍

[@CarbonCopies]

cover this

[@coosminus]

I second that :P

[@HazloTuMismoOficial]

The best!! unique!!

[@binzianer]

Hearing the instrumental version its incredible to hear what's going on in the background!

[@Saturday13CLIPS]

beans. 100% agree!

[@iambrowntown]

Instrumental version > original album version always

[@iambrowntown]

But I’m just very picky with vocals and I’m not a big fan of the high singing vocals with djenty stuff

[@dawavve]

@@iambrowntown Marcus' vocals are amazing, however, I sometimes the instrumentals are cool too depending on the mood. Luckily their Deluxe Albums always come with instrumentals for all the tracks.

[@fd.evansyah6212]

Every northlane deluxe album > original version. Marcus is doing well anyway. But the instruments is on another level

[@painlessly_bc]

Nic and Dan Searle have criminally underrated right foot technique

[@fourseven6202]

both are sick af

[@user-gu3ie]

Dan is still my favorite!

[@dandywiener]

I'd personally add Dan Carle into this mix as well.

[@iamweebtrash1306]

Anybody else gonna talk about the stick flip at 1:18?

[@therestingmitchface6241]

So sick

[@CorvinRayne]

So crisp! He did something no one else does - instead of lethargically letting it drift to his waiting hand, he timed it with the beat and reached THROUGH its path to snatch it up! Fucking sickkk.

[@LiamJD182]

That’s some big stick energy right there

[@shaunkirk4117]

Just 😶😱🤯🤩.

[@shaunkirk4117]

And can we also just take a moment to appreciate the seamless change from single foot to two foot bass drum beat from 1:58 onwards. Holy shit.

[@casteltv8536]

Legend has it this snare tone only comes around ever few thousand years.

[@Daveofbodom]

Check out the snare sound of the band Cypecore bro

[@smokejc]

The overall ambiance in these songs is so good. It just takes you in for a ride. This album is gonna be incredible.

[@jbasti227]

And indeed it is

[@smokejc]

@@jbasti227 fact.

[@lewisvdm6454]

I feel like since Adrian’s left it turned poppy

[@epicsnail14]

@@lewisvdm6454 it's changed, I wouldn't exactly call it poppy, just inspired by other genres

[@kyleadams2781]

The best drummer. Listen closely. Unimaginable creativity. As a drummer for 15 years so far, nobody is better. Trust me.

[@kyleadams2781]

I don’t want to hear your other drummer recommendations. I’ve heard of most of them. Nics detail is so little which makes him stand out. He is not exaggerating his skill like other drummers which is preferred. The things he writes are unheard of, and the hardest things I’ve ever tried playing. 1000% harder than blast beats at 200 bpm.

[@drummachine5787]

@@kyleadams2781Jon writes everything

[@RyansResolve]

ii from Sleep Token. They just toured with Northlane recently. It’s not a recommendation, it’s a must.

[@Dwesk]

1:45 is such a great part, love it.

[@iamairsoft]

How can something be loose and tight at the same time? = Nic Pettersen

[@themanwithamission]

Duanegerous. Mrs. Incredible 🤔

[@iamairsoft]

@@themanwithamission Mrs? Mr...

[@iambrowntown]

I really don't understand where he gets the nerve to be so all over the place but on time with every move, it's just... so groovy

[@RowdyAF]

@Freddy Velasco Drums I mean maybe but nic has always played tight so I doubt his tracks are quantized

[@patrickryandrums]

@Freddy Velasco Drums dude have you seen his live videos, perfectly on time

[@WishMount]

I love how your kit is angled away from you, super cool look. What a fkn breakdown btw 2:55

[@iambrowntown]

I really have no idea who this is and I've never listened to Northlane before but youtube recommended this to me after binge watching other drum play through videos and let me just say.... I am not dissapointed. The groove, the style, the stick flip.. This was great, can't wait to check the band out too

[@oldboy1971]

Happy that you discovered northlane!! They deserve more fans !! Cheers from FRANCE 🇫🇷 🤘

[@Siendorf]

You should definitely thank KZbin. Know you have so much music to check out.

[@buenmin799]

This man has a metronome where his heart should be

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

Also probably listening to a click track.

[@tailshhgaming94]

Hands down one of the greatest drummers alive

[@casperhubertz7591]

"Nic, take 'em to the Matthew's Bridge"

[@7star7storm7]

😂😂 LB refs up in here 🔥

[@IThinkILostMyHeadach]

Total Nookie style! Nic is a huge fan of LB

[@jlouis91]

As someone who's driven on Matthew's Bridge, its hideous and terrible.

[@SpookyStorkRunningWild]

ahahaha i read that in his voice even before i realised it was LB damn

[@cmor95]

LMAO. When I first heard this song my first thought was "Damn. LB has gotten pretty heavy."

[@therestingmitchface6241]

Always coming through with tasty ghost notes

[@ev2110]

Never stop doing these playthroughs, they make me very happy :)

[@stannats1493]

Nic is my favourite drummer 100%

[@SerryJeinf3ld]

Best in the game by a fucking mile bro! Mine as well, He's so god damn loose but tight at the same time...

[@martynaostrowska877]

Need this live again. The ultimate banger of 2019

[@garryroach2390]

my fav drummer

[@venomau5speedz]

Absolutely LOVE the way Nic hits his cymbals man. Got his own unique style.

[@joelklok3373]

His feeling for the small details is what makes this guy so fucking good.

[@xRamZx]

I wanna be like Nic when I grow up. So what I'm 33 and been playing drums since 10...

[@brandonkain9231]

That makes 2 of us...lol

[@RhysClarkeDrums]

That fucking snare tone 😳 Insane right foot technique as well as spot on timing. What a drummer

[@japs5607]

Play throughs are so good, you can really appreciate the technicality of the musician

[@keithstoney694]

I mean cmon. Dudes a fuckin gangster behind the thrown. Seen em once and was fixated on everyone’s performance. Such an underrated band.

[@dansharman7993]

Such an epic drummer got mad skills

[@Fenrirspike]

This was so sic to see played!

[@ScandinavianDevil]

Actually one of the greatest songs ever made. What the fuck, this is out of this world.

[@rosscotunes9251]

This song gets better everytime you listen to it

[@Unearthlywhales]

These instrumentals are going to be sooo tasty!

[@ethanw5767]

The way he moves is just so awesome

[@stevemuzak8526]

This band is amazing in every way. With brilliant vocals by Marcus and instrumental.

[@dallasnaish6859]

Nic is such a badass! Also that stick flip @ 1:18

[@j.howie4]

1:18 that bloody stick flip is insane!😳🔥

[@bazzb3561]

Simple. Creative. Unique.

[@StaTicCc1]

Love the sound of ghosts notes on your signature snare.

[@therev612]

Dude I'll pay for a playthrough of every Northlane track for real

[@stylerweiland]

You’re a beast on that kit, brother! Always love to hear your original sounds. Woke up to this great play through this morning! Thanks, Nic. 👍

[@uppchander1864]

After 21 years of drumming, Nic has always been my favorite to watch.

[@aaronbarnicle687]

one of the best drummers in metalcore today

[@JoshManuel]

Always killing it man, love it!!!

[@galercraig]

I've watched an old video before this one and it's easy to realize how better and professional he has become trough the years, and this is just because of practise and practise and practise. Congrats, Nic.

[@Kuuqui]

from another planet, incredible!

[@krishiatt7203]

Talent!

[@oldboy1971]

Nic's drumming is on a high level of complexity as usual. Thanks for the demonstration of your talent. Hugs and love from FRANCE 🇫🇷 🤘

[@ScandinavianDevil]

I used to think no one came close to how ambient and good the synths and atmosphere in TDWP's stuff was.... but this is just fucking bliss. I am absolutely stunned. This Album is going to be nuclear.

[@harleykemp2890]

you the man nic. makes me proud to be Aussie when we got talent like you.

[@patbateman8116]

Nic is seriously one of the best drummers right now! One of my biggest inspirations for drumming. Awesome work Nic!

[@4Zeros]

Absolutely one of the best drummers out there. So much emphasis in every hit

[@TYFLOL]

Wow, the kit sounds great! Nice to hear the intricate details of this song in the instrumental

[@MarcoFerlito]

So much epicness

[@22suprstar22]

First thing I just watched after waking up like 5 minutes ago. This song is damn masterpiece 😩 amazing drum playthrough, loved the energy and that sick stick flip too

[@hubiie9087]

Literally my favorite SONG, SONG IS INCREDIBLE

[@jakleinig47]

anybody elses head just immediately start jumping when the second half of the breakdown hits???

[@aloneaflame9343]

everytime

[@probablyalex]

I will always aim too be this good

[@pablorodrigocalvo]

this might as well be the official music video for the song!!

[@jeffaffa2370]

wish I could press the like button a 1000 times! F#cking legend!!!!

[@graymail]

This guy is on a whole other level

[@coosminus]

Nic is so cool to watch, not o mention the sound is impeccable; can't wait the full album :P

[@ricardoemanuelgomez3738]

Excellent saludos desde argentina

[@somersfamily]

Your great nic!!! So glad I got to meet you bro. Hugs

[@JoshBrown190]

Absolutely amazing, well done, Nic.

[@drummerAVA]

3:05... those ghost notes are so tastyyyy

[@Crotes1990]

his style is so god damn smooth and tight at the same time, best metal drummer in the scene by a mile at the moment

[@shaunrusin8753]

this is the sickest drum thru I have seen nic is 🐐🐐 fucking epic

[@json620]

Cant get better than this

[@prisonjoe5799]

Best northlane song ever written. Period.

[@paumarin977]

Da hell where you on to compose alien? Fr that album had a deliriant component, like going on a belladona trip or something, really emotion evoking and atmospheric till the point you almost feel it real! Cheff kiss*

[@kacperuczak3247]

Amazing drumming and an amazing song!!! You're great Nic

[@TwistedBall]

1:19 Amazing!

[@9JamesJohnson]

Amazing drummer.

[@jotwothousand4718]

This is beautiful Nic! The sound and filming are mind blowing! & that dark grain on the inner ply of those FT's... 🙏

[@Sergiopinedais]

what a drummer damn!

[@SpriteWall]

best ASMR video

[@LIVEANDUNCUTMUSICMEDIA]

What's up Nic? Dude your guy's new album is fucking bone crushing , groove oriented, the production sounds amazing the sound effects and keys are so on point your beats particularly on this track are so fucking good! It's been really hard finding a new favorite band since bands like Korn, Deftones,Emmure and you guy's have officially gained all my love and respect by far my favorite album by Northlane you guy's really set the bar high on this album and I fucking misses you in Chicago so hopefully you make it back next year! I told Munky of Korn today through a text to check you out and that Korn needs to take you out for opening slot that would be a killer tour! This is a dope ass video your technique is amazing bro!

[@MikeorellanaT]

Bro, you're just awesome!!!

[@northriders3268]

Excellent nic

[@erick7388]

I love Northlane

[@ancientalien815]

Wow, those drums sound killer! Great playing as well!

[@dylanplaysthings]

stunning playing

[@ryzorzen]

everyone in this band can go beast mode, gadamn

[@ND-iz6dd]

The Tama Tigerwood Bubinga is the kit i hear in my dreams. I love this kit so much!

[@iamhollywood315]

3:09 is literally the heaviest shit i've ever heard

[@logrady98]

Fires me up!!

[@shovedintograves]

I’ve been enjoying your videos since I watched you play Corruption years and years ago. Keep up the solid work. Looking forward to the new album and losing my mind.

[@thisissentimentalillness]

Cool stuff.

[@scottshepke669]

This play through makes me want to learn drums now rather than later he’ll of video ,great song, amazing album

[@gabrielgomer]

bloody amazing. Love these new drum playthroughs

[@texfletch6209]

Just awesome as usual.. love this band so much.

[@nicholashatzimanolis6360]

Everyone: how heavy can you guys make the next album Nic: Yes

[@diegoxavier95]

Master of dynamic

[@aaron5222]

I want another single to drop already. I have a feeling the CD will be next level

[@drzeissler]

hopefully we get a "deluxe-version" of the upcoming record! I'll buy it directly as I did with all the other stuff. Accoustic-Session would be another thing I've been waiting for :)

[@HazloTuMismoOficial]

Is this modafoka god or whatt!!!?

[@janocronismo]

That catch @1:18... Daaaaamn.

[@spinxz_314]

So sick!!!!

[@patricksabre]

Your performance at resurrection was awesome!!!

[@kashmiridanish]

Can't fucking wait for the album to drop

[@ramontrindade7921]

Um dos melhores bateristas do mundo, Nic é um monstro.... excelente!!!!

[@slicksloth333]

It was much better to see the Nic pettersen than before, he looked more emotional, of course, singing Alex

[@JoshManuel]

Loving the new album man. miss you guys

[@iowahawk9999]

Issues/Northlane tour would be sickkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.