Nick Pierce- Metal Improv Warm Up

I had a viral infection the prior week of this video being made so I really needed to beat the hell outta my drums after being out sick for a week. Heres a warm up example video when playing metal material.

[@lysergiklich8205]

I still have parts of this stuck in my head years later lol

[@JeffGary9]

0:38 has been in my head every now and again for the past 10 plus years. It's pleasing to the ears

[@icehouseist]

That's why I'm here right now.

[@arifrahmatullah4059]

Holy Shit...! The Most Brutal Traditional Grip Drummer...!

[@dkp920]

Love watching you play! your drumming fires me up to Play harder and with more feeling! You inspire me! Thanks!

[@JUSTINtime518]

You are definitely not the only one watching this in 2012.. I have been watching this since mid '09. Nick is the main reason I started playing drums. Much support Nick!!!

[@someidiot23]

Man you cease to amaze me with the stuff you do. Every video is just awesome.

[@gatttes]

You are icnredible at the drums. I've learned new things just watching you play. You are an inspiration, keep it up man.

[@monkeychunkey]

I find it so amazing how he blasts so clean with the traditional grip. It's like the flying fingers technique but instead of fingers flying, they are like flapping. The butterfly blast. Or something else.

[@konarider]

I got to get some octobans on my kit!!! Dude, this is so sick...a metal improv solo that isn`t just constant boring blast beating. You have so many fresh and innovative ideas man it`s nuts! 5*

[@fixxyourface]

Sick drumming! I don't think I've seen a traditional grip blast beat in my life. Really impressive.

[@warmachine718]

That's an eye opener! Lethal drummin' Nick, nice one!

[@UKrocketeer]

@blastbeatshaman i love watching people move up to meinl, i love their cymbals, you summarized how good they sound in this

[@cubine]

I don't see a lot of guys playing technical metal with traditional grip, props for that.

[@treyreisenbichler]

This is why you're my favorite drummer. Just awesome.

[@Graffitiworkrob]

nice job man, your chops are tight and clean, keep up the great work.

[@DaisyTheSadboi]

I don't know what's more impressive, the improv or the fact he did it all Traditional.

[@Jasepensummer]

Dude that sound Amazing!! Loving the style of how you play.

[@Nautamies]

Ahaa. I have just hold some pairs of 2BN's in my hands but never tested any. I was about to buy them but then I bought Harvey Mason signature ones. And I have always had wooden sticks, so I don't know what does the other kinds of sticks feel. You have had any and if you have, could you tell a bit about some? I would be pleased :) great warm up btw :P

[@drumr4life509]

your drums look awesome! and i love the traditional grip by the way

[@Darren1337]

It's a pleasure watching your videos, you have the style I aspire to lol.

[@AJonVolk]

i like the green drums i wish i could get them but were they seperate to the kit or with it

[@domthecolossus]

well if you want heavier with a nylon tip, the only thing i can suggest is (if you are willing to switch from wood to aluminum) is to go with tommy lee's signature stick. it's quite thinner than a 2B, but ways a little more than them without feeling gross...

[@Monstretundersengen]

Dude this video is what finally got me to get off my bum and get a little drum kit of my own. I've only been bashing stuff for about a month now but I'm getting there! :D Just letting you know that you've inspired at least one kid to hit stuff and make cool noises! I'll copy this some day, just give me 25 years O.O Mad skills!

[@Jay_EmTea]

Few things that caught my eye: 1. I like how he has about 14 different cymbals 2. How he's SO fast the cymbals move without him touching them in normal play(exaggerated comment, but who gives a damn) 3. Nick Peirce used be with the Faceless And 4. Just nicks drumming skills in general, best I've seen. Nick Peirce is one of my drummer heroes.... Next to Greg Donnelly (drummer for Conducting From The Grave)

[@magikarpp]

im totally taking ur technique as inspiration/model for my technique, u rock.

[@domthecolossus]

they actually do make bigger for kit thomas lang's signature stick is the beefiest wood stick on the market way bigger than a 2B, but smaller than a marching stick if that helps any......

[@RatedRTV]

like the traditional grip for metal!!! rarely see that these days. i am not a big metal drummer,but i can tell you got some chops bro. keep it up!

[@Nautamies]

I used to have that problem few months back, what model are those sticks? I personally like 5A 55A and 5B's. I was just setting up my seat and kit better so I wouldn't hit the rims so much. And that worked, I'd recommend that for you

[@Unrated48]

I'm sorry I got a crappy drumset and i'm wondering if I could get a sound close to your toms even if yours are acrylics, mine are simple wood I guess, And I'm using Evan G2 I think... I'm not sure what I should try to get a better sound. Tune it high or low ?

[@Obituary1306]

You have amazing blast beats.

[@blastbeatshaman]

Wow dude thats quite the anomaly, usually a custom crashes get cracked withing a year. But then again I have to replace every cymbal in my setup minus hihats and a ride every year. I just started the switch over to meinl last week. $800 later. oof

[@tyroneshoelacesson]

simply mesmerizing...

[@aureliomzp3532]

whatthaaaaaaa... your speed wit traditional... man, u rock.

[@smuckola]

Do you have to move your instruments around a lot? I hope you don't have to just keep them in the living room! ;) Totally amazing.

[@VenomCoB]

amazing sound! nice!

[@Tintamar5678]

Love your rolls man. Tight!

[@steviousdevious]

man that was intense!!!!!! inspiring!!

[@blastbeatshaman]

I'm actually switching to Meinl myself. Their cymbals are so rediculously musical sounding and versatile. I just picked up an 18" Byzance dark china and its the best upgrade I've had in years. Its trashy, cuts right through and it has killer riding qualities. No other china I've had can live up to that cymbal. I highly advise that move my friend.

[@badguitar80]

Holy shit i respect him for playing trad grip blasts thats some hard shit...pure shreddage dude!!

[@AFacemarkedbyFea]

mike justian was awesome, but you are killing it. are you in contact with him? you, adam pierce and alex bent are the best i know that far (buddy rich ok. but that's a different thing haha)

[@Balliatiiviska]

Wow! First of all, nice drum kit dude! Second, awesome stick control and attitude! :D But where the hell was your battlecry or insane shout at the end? That would have been, should I say more than "the most of bestest thing" to end that mayhem! ;)

[@ICreamsodAI]

6:45 is fucking sick. the whole thing is actually very song-like in its structure, and for improv, was fuggin ridunculous.

[@TheSteviebobevie]

i just cant get the heel toe thing with the basspedal. every time i start to feel comfortable with the right and throw in the left, i just start to wish i never had a left foot

[@blastbeatshaman]

I use 2BN Vic Firths. I'd prefer a Hardimon Jr. with the acorn nylon tip and the taper of a 2BN. In a perfect world of course.

[@DeadlyNinjaDrummer]

Your a sick drummer for sure dude. I love your snare. Black Panther?

[@hatedrivesus]

i feel like your speed has doubled since your first videos way back when and at that point i thought it was insane

[@MforceArts]

blast beat with traditional grip, holy shit.

[@evanfity]

have i seen this kit in the back or DRUM! magazine?

[@slipkhein66]

hey man wich brand of drumkits is that one it sounds killer!

[@AJonVolk]

you should do a drum kit tour one time

[@blastbeatshaman]

I use vic firth 2BN. I'd go bigger if they had something else for kit and not marching sticks.

[@jhonrox]

i just found out, those are acoustic drums with electric triggers, are the cymbals also triggereD?

[@MadCrokodile1]

WOW those drums are so fucking nice!!!

[@DVCKx]

The drummer for All That Remains does it too.

[@FRAYNKLAN]

hey nick, what size stick do you use?.. any particular brand you favor?

[@slipkhein66]

can someone give an advice about a 12 inch tom tuning? I have a pearl vision vsx kit and everything sounds nice but that tom sounds weird...

[@thatdamnmetalemohead]

i think you are one of the smartest drummers lol u have every drum and cymbal as close as possible and use traditional. its not that im saying your god im saying your one of the fastest drummers on this earth beacuse everything you do is compleatly conservative. good job man your my hero

[@3daygracc2596]

This is the sickest fucking warm up I've seen in my life.

[@zo6fan07]

dude u gotta stop playing seriously just give it up ure too good. everytime i see ur video been watching for 2 years now u get better and better ure too clean too fast too creative just too good. u make me wanna stop playing. ure an alien or something i dont know how else to explain

[@Dreadful_Ali]

3:39 sounded awesome!!!

[@UnwillingOrigins]

Part of this reminds me of Winds of Creation

[@JasonPurcell2218]

hahaha steve smith meets satan hahaha sick stuff man def one of my favorite drummers on the tube right now Stay Blessed Jason

[@IT-kone]

This is in fact the first time i see metal player using traditional grip.

[@BrainLure49]

WE NEED FOOT CAMS!!! NAO

[@DRAG0NSIN7]

@austincrazyballer octobans and i think they are custom

[@jneal2217]

i wonder how many skins he melts through friction

[@idkid78]

Dude the fill at 2:27 was just dirty. sick ass warm up but i like ur blast beats better on the ride and hi hats rather than the crash and chinas but w/e that whole thing was nasty, great job man

[@drumdreamer92]

What sizes are your octabans?

[@zackulous]

i believe that's an A Custom china, but i'm not sure.

[@TehGreatAdrianing]

@ZeRo46240 not at all? bummer.

[@zolipapa666]

Perfect!!

[@grokl]

GREAT. Kudos mate :)

[@pnutskater96]

@Schen1990 mb20 rock china would probably sound good tho ive neaver heard one in person(derek roddy) uses them 18 and 20 inch

[@TankP0wnz]

and they chose Ilejay to replace the Rev?...

[@chongomillionaire7205]

what set is that???? well what are those toms?!?!?!

[@tay0mason]

I have trouble keeping sixteenth notes going with just double bass an my feet.. You're a nut dude! :D

[@planbeeskatter]

what kind of pedal?

[@theArchive1O]

Hit me like a train

[@SinisterSkip]

Dude, you the man!

[@Lonzo333]

are u actually on tour with the faceless?

[@severedties24]

So sick!!!!!

[@clipgod]

sickest set :PP colors are fucking dope

[@CalenCoffman]

MY camera would have exploded. You must have a quality camera.

[@TheZymbo]

Goddamn you are such a ninja.

[@blastbeatshaman]

Yeah I tried them and theyre not so hot, for me atleast. They have wood tips which I destroy and square off in no time haha.

[@konarider]

its a self made acrylic set

[@slipkhein66]

which brand those drums are?

[@iceofthefuture1]

Why am I only now watching this in 2012??

[@ZombiePenguinStudios]

despised icon and the faceless drummers had a baby and this is him

[@behindthen0thing]

Brandon Maciel he was in faceless

[@supe1rduper2dude3]

do you use a click track

[@blastbeatshaman]

I've cracked 2 of them in a short period of time. I'd get a 15" or 17" Zildjian A Medium Thin Crash. Way better sounding and more durable. Brilliant Zildjian cymbals tend to crack easier.

[@vnblastbeat]

can you do that ?

[@Pantheonslayer]

2:25 reminds me of Kevin talley’s drumming for a few seconds

[@boythefool]

you made me come without even touching me :l your fuckin insane on drums mate! kudos to you!

[@99siks10]

Killer, your a beast

[@jneal1221]

pros man youre really good... great style... you must have practiced hours every day to have that kind of feel. make a career out of this if u havnt already you've got the talent. Go Big!

[@severedties24]

P.s. what song are you playing too??

[@AlieNebula]

AWESOME :)

[@pakiw2]

hey, you need check jarda from band - alianation mental jour drumming style seems me similar as jarad"s

[@fountane]

all that remains drummer does it

[@maciej715]

A MA ZING !!! A WE SO ME !!! no more questions - total destruction ;)