Nine Inch Nails - THE PERFECT DRUG LIVE - Ilan Rubin Drum Cam

[@muko2002]

Trent : I don’t think we can ever play this song live and make it sound right. Ilan: hold my water Trent…

[@moliver_xxii]

more like... "hold my drums while i'm at the piano mate!" hehe ;-)

[@muko2002]

@@moliver_xxii hahaha!

[@Jays_Highway]

Ilan is so fucking talented!

[@billwarner213]

WHILE singing backup and stepping away to fill in on piano...

[@jthuesonTTS]

*whiskey* lol

[@gbsreborn1733]

"... and then the drummer stands up and starts playing the keyboard"

[@davidyoung5640]

Seamless right?

[@danishhald]

Lol yeah that was incredible.

[@evilscientistrecords]

Auditioning for NIN: "Can you play fast beats?" "I guess, yeah." "Okay, but can you do falsetto backing vox?!"

[@DirtiestDMusic]

And keyboard!

[@sandansaiyan5675]

​@@DirtiestDMusicsounds as Louis Cole😆

[@CrescendoAAV]

Ilan Rubin has more control over his left hand than I have over my life.

[@danishhald]

Hahaha!

[@robertsimington911]

Lord, I hope so.

[@MoonlightRaven_]

THE PERFECT DRUMS THE PERFECT DRUMS

[@paulfitz6614]

It is insane that the drummer is playing those beats while singing so well. Mind blown. So much practice and professionalism to get to this level.

[@wra7h]

hes not playing the hi hat

[@christophersanzo1833]

What the hell do you mean he’s not playing the hi hat??!!!

[@bmac4]

@@wra7h He's opening and closing the hi hat with his left foot to keep time, as most drummers do, when doing the harmony vocals, so he's still "playing" them even if not hitting them at that point. Also it's quite tricky getting down those dynamics on the snare while also focusing on singing in tune.

[@whyhatestrangers]

@@bmac4there’s a backing track on the hats, lots of drummers use them to enhance their performance and there’s nothing wrong with it. His hats are played over the busier backing track.

[@le_boucher]

@@wra7h yeah, it's easy to see that on the chorus. I was like: what, there are extra hi hat sounds here that he's not playing. Then I realized those are recorded. I don't really care, honestly. The guy is a monster anyway.

[@EYErobot]

This is just further proof that we need a live (4K)Blu-ray with the current line-up.

[@douchymcdouche169]

Ok, boomer.

[@thevoid99]

@@douchymcdouche169 keep saying that shit when you cry when all of your digital content is gone boy.

[@douchymcdouche169]

@@thevoid99 Go back to your cave.

[@shawnlegrand9945]

​​@@douchymcdouche169 you're on a NIN video. You're the damn boomer. @Eyerobot you're right would be perfect

[@douchymcdouche169]

@@shawnlegrand9945 Great logic bro! Hey kids, if you're watching 2022 concerts on youtube - you're old!

[@davidyoung5640]

The Perfect Drum Solo

[@stevebravo1422]

lol the comments saying this is easy. Bro is clearly not struggling and he's also singing and doing this during the middle of a nine inch nails concert? Y'all are SILLY

[@EliasandtheError_OFFICIAL]

You took a song Trent called "impossible" for over 20 years and made it look effortless. You are a drum god. Never stop.

[@DirkHoeppner]

it's hard to tell through all the noise but i'm pretty sure there was stuff missing during the drum solo, notably the toms and generally it felt like it was being played different. still good

[@Blackhoodie85]

@@DirkHoeppner The first part of the solo is just him playing, well, literally solo, no backing percussion, kinda why the groove sounds a bit "off" or different. It sounded odd to me too. When he stops the solo and comes back in with the guitars (that eeeeHHHH upward pitch bend), the backing perc is there and the groove he plays is just like the one on the record, that's probably what you're listening for and not hearing at first.

[@petedog9581]

I have seen metal drummer take this song next level. It is hardly "impossible" to play in a single cut or live.

[@Zazzaro703]

Nothing against Rubin, but there is no way Josh Freese couldn’t play this live had they wanted to.

[@Blackhoodie85]

@@Zazzaro703 True enough. Or the guy from Dillinger Escape Plan (name escapes me, but he does a drum cover of "Come To Daddy" by Aphex Twin, which is basically the groove from this song on steroids). Chris something...

[@ksonderholm]

That solo is solid cardio training 😮

[@singemfrc]

💯

[@koryDOD80sROCKS]

While singing all the backups!

[@themetr0gn0me]

my heart rate went up just watching it

[@bustsomecaps]

lol drummer takes the whole song so good

[@betzystylemakeupandhairsty2805]

Im right now doing 😂

[@claydodd475]

Dude straight fucked those drums up then slow walks to the keyboard like that solo was nothing. Absolute beast!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥☠️☠️☠️💣💣💣💣

[@calvincameron354]

This audio quality is fkn sick

[@hughpm]

Playing Drums, singing, and having perfect tempo with the samples ...freaking click track work its Fking insane, my absolute respect to this drum monster

[@DoodleDepechemode]

Then jumps to keyboard lol

[@nicolasriveros943]

A couple of years ago i was in pretentious fanboy phase, i thought "NIN will never get a drummer as good as Josh Freese". I'm so glad i was wrong. This guy is a monster

[@texastaurus9271]

check out delta empire drum cover of this song

[@timp1390]

And then does a casual back up vocal

[@tacomamusic]

Josh did not fit in NIN.. this guy is perfect. buttt also so was Aaron

[@sandansaiyan5675]

You forgot Chris Vrenna.He was awesome

[@bobberbear4622]

​@@sandansaiyan5675 he was the best. He's a teacher now

[@BozoRipperton]

You want the perfect drum, the perfect drum!

[@KarlRock]

02:45 🤯

[@jareds.e.8504]

God damn!! Ilan Rubin raises NIN to a completely new level. I'm so glad Trent decided to tour with him and give him the freedom to add his own style.

[@denbrave6439]

Ending of "whiplash" looks awesome

[@chell272]

I have LOVED this song since it came out. Ten years later MTV is telling me that Reznor hates this song. Fifteen years later I learn that may not have been the full story. Awesome to see it performed live.

[@DaviNelson-y6i]

At the time Trent made Perfect Drug, he was battling drug use and depression, this song would always take him back to that dark place in his life, so for the longest time he grew to hate the song for that reason, it's good to see that he has had some sort of closer and reintroduced into his song list.

[@Destructorlio]

Even as I can see him doing it, I still almost can’t believe it. Superhuman.

[@RedQueenCreative_Roxie]

Saw them perform this in Bend 2022 and I was frozen stiff in amazement.

[@AD-wi4fq]

Yes, I really don’t think people understand how difficult and insane this solo is to perform. I’m amazed he did it myself.

[@GregS-si5pd]

The Perfect Drummer

[@madcircle1970]

Ilan was a high schooller in Chula Vista CA when he toured with NIN for the NIN/JA tour. He's amazing. Rode on the plane home from Vegas with him.

[@GingerDrums]

The first person to sound as big as bonham. He has the girth and thickness that Bonham had, but is cleaner and more technically accomplished in many ways. Truly an underrated giant of rock drumming.

[@Kairos_kcs]

Any time Ilan touches the kit, it's a rock drumming masterclass. What a gift to be in the same timeline as this man.

[@CamiloMontenegroNA]

I really hope this is a classic Reznor tease of what will be a multi angle, full length concert, finally with the audio quality we’ve all been dreaming of for years!

[@Jacob-hk6to]

Don’t hold your breath I think people are still waiting for 5 other tour footage releases, in any case a lot of the fan footage does pretty well

[@october1820]

he's singing while playing drums FUCKING HOW. Edit: This is such an absolutely beautiful performance, The drums are probably my favorite part from the song.

[@sandansaiyan5675]

Huge recommendations to listen Louis Cole as well.He's playing breakbeat with drums and sings

[@DocHorror666]

Even Ringo Starr could sing and drum at the same time.

[@hooligandroog9949]

You know shits about to go down when Ilan moves the mic out of the way.

[@petergabor435]

I honestly can’t think of anyone that would be a better drummer for NIN than Ilan. Taking drum parts that were, for the most part, written and recorded on a computer and making them accurate as hell while still adding such a human warmth and groove is an astounding accomplishment. His videos explaining how to play drums are equally amazing. Huge talent. I hope Trent keeps him!

[@EIGHTBITPUNK]

Lards Ulrich has entered the chat

[@jmpnr]

I’ve waited my entire life to see this song performer live. This lived up to everything. Thank you.

[@tomhyde1138]

I was so fortunate to have been at their Red Rocks performance in 2018 when they performed it live for the very first time during the encore. I lost my shit completely. Waited 21 years to finally see it performed and they didnt' disappoint.

[@necronomitron9826]

The mixing on this live is insane

[@joesmith9216]

yeah, just amazing, modern day has it's charms, never sounded better or with better video quality than what we see and hear today, tech can be used to enhance the past.

[@HubbaBubba768]

Reznor has always been able to find incredibly talented musicians to perform with especially on drums and Ilan is no exception.

[@zibberebbiz]

I picked apart this drum solo so much as a kid but I never saw a live performance of it until now

[@JL-vk1rs]

goosebumps watching this. absolutely incredible, everytime I hear this song I fantasize about being able to play the drums haha

[@Silentnarcotic]

100%!!! 5 stars on Rock Band!!! Seriously it's insane how spot on it is, HOF level performance! Insane!

[@Wrathu]

I dream of seeing this song live so much. A few years ago I thought it wouldn't be ever possible. But with Ilan Rubin there's hope... I'm just waiting for the next concert in Poland.

[@re9246]

It’s everything you’ve ever wanted. I saw it two nights at Red Rocks and even the second time I had chills and smiles.

[@deyinairanappier8072]

Yeah, they made it a staple this last tour, something wonderful to witness in Louisville

[@johanfeito]

This made my day. As a drummer, as a rock fan, and even as just a person going about their day. Thanks for making this and sharing it!

[@in-sympathy-old]

Despite all my appreciation for Josh Freese - this is just absolutely awesome 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@jacuzzi.834-57]

This literally gives me goosebumps everytime I hear the drum solo towards the end; Ilan totally shreds it !! :0

[@mike902]

Holy shit that drummer is a beast. I never thought I'd see them play this live.

[@volpe_sol]

I thought no one would ever have the precision and energy Josh Freese has in the gig world.... and then Ilan Rubin showed up.

[@TheScaredHorrorGamer]

This is so fucking sick! Ilan is the raddest dude in drumming; he took what Trent said about it being impossible to play live and absolutely shattered expectations! I'm so upset I couldn't have witnessed this live myself.

[@funkslave9425]

This dude just embodies rock n roll energy.

[@anoncybernaut5878]

That drum solo made me shed tears.

[@Tognar]

Playing drums at this level and singing ... so gnarly!

[@MrHypermoto]

Having Ilan and his kit up front is so fitting. He deserves to be on display for the audience to enjoy. Not only is he an amazing drummer, but he performs with style and emotion that is beautiful to watch. Great choice in the stage layout to feature him.

[@Dang3rMouSe]

INSANE.

[@monoideal3592]

And he is singing on top of that crazy beat! Simply amazing!

[@Metal_God]

That breakdown was fucking incredible. I was waiting for you to miss the triple kicks in the 2nd half but you killed it. i could watch it 1,000 times.

[@parasite-b9604]

You are not fucking kidding!!! Goosebumps the whole time watching/;listening to that! Third time through and I feel I would never get tired of this. Yeah, just fucking awesome!

[@Metal_God]

@@parasite-b9604 There's a video somewhere that does a side-by-side of the studio version and this. Unbelievable!

[@parasite-b9604]

@@Metal_God thanks very much for that info. I'll have to find that! Happy New Year's for tomorrow.

[@SovereignKing]

Already one of the greatest drummers of all time! Saw NIN at Brixton Academy in 2022 and I was just blown away by IIan’s playing the whole show.

[@thepartyoftea]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame worthy. Amazing.

[@jennicall9795]

He's the youngest inductee in history

[@fizzgig000]

Holy crap man. 😳 thanks for uploading this! You are the best drummer NIN has ever had. And as a drummer myself, Freese is one of my favorite drummers. Seriously impressed.

[@mmkay32]

Freese is incredible I’ll add just for sake. His absence from A Perfect Circle and their subsequent downfall of quality (imo) is really evident and quite frankly really a huge letdown

[@matteomonzione5101]

I'd sell my soul for that snare sound

[@corpseweed]

^^^^👆

[@thesoronator]

Looks like the snare is triggered and mic'd so might be a mix of both the sampled snare and live audio, either way, phwoar!!!

[@matthijshannink]

The entire kit is hooked up to a million filters and effects as far as I know.

[@stephenroldan5107]

Sample and live. Gated and distorted verbed and choked +real snare for the clean thump.

[@stephenroldan5107]

​@@matthijshanninkI don't think so.

[@jbdub08]

..God damn. This is the one song I've never got to hear them play live. It's on my bucket list now that they have a drummer who can play it.

[@CraigStephens777]

Absolutely 💯 Freaking Awesome Job My Guy! I've sang and played drums and you literally have to split your mind in half to do it.

[@Jefwth1F]

This needs to go viral

[@moonchannelmusic]

A I cannot compete. Saw Denver Harbor Ranch Bowl Omaha Nebraska 2005 to watching this Nine Inch Nail live vid 2022 ... rocking harder than ever! Always inspiring!

[@LevonGagne]

Trent, I hear a distinct vocal difference. We can address the musical difference, but I like the drummer! The snare was loose. I like it! It's also the backup vocals being distracting.

[@korndud]

not gonna lie, i was pretty upset when he started doing his own thing during the breakdown. i LOVE that part on drums, but then he did and it was glorious.

[@luvmedrums4057]

This cat is just a beast!!!

[@FranciscoSilva-kp5hw]

They need to release the concert as a live album. Please!

[@TreyBDrums]

I honestly don't know how many times I've watched this now. Such precision, professionalism and heart showcasing what separates players like you. This is the perfect balance of respect for the track with the added bonus of the song building to showcase the drumming monster you are. Pro level 110. Truly - thanks for sharing this.

[@kkupsky6321]

I’m glad I got to see him use almost every bit of kit he’s got. Awesome.

[@readymade83]

Saw them Boston Calling night 2, they didn't play this one and I wanted to hear it so bad, the set was amazing and Ilan was fantastic. I saw NIN with Josh Freese on drums back in 09, that was also an incredible set. Ilan and Josh are both masters behind the kit.

[@f.sense888]

Professor Vrenna, Josh, now Ilan...Trent recognise a massively talented Drummer went he sees it...🖤

[@aesthetic8398]

Simply amazing, I could listen to that dude play drums for hours.

[@patton303]

Fucking beast. Been watching this guy since he was a kid.

[@stephss]

I have heard this song, millions of times....and NIN has never disappointed me in their live shows. What a fantastic performance... the nostalgia is a trip. Thank you.

[@jozdali00]

GOD tier drumming. Ilian is a beast

[@danieldaycat5246]

Masterclass

[@lisajlightnerart]

My jaw went through the floor and into the center of the Earth! A new rock god is born!

[@jhdrummer4815]

I remember when I discover the Lost Highways soundtrack back then. The couple of songs of NIN and Bowie blew me away.

[@webdrummer]

Can't say enough about you Ilan - I'm always inspired when I see you play - never stop

[@phototristan]

This is some insane drumming!

[@SkuIIKn1ght]

This deserves so much more views, stunning drum work.

[@mrorane1330]

I feel like he deserved a huge steak dinner after this?

[@hipnessfactortube]

Hardest working 💪 drummer in modern-day live performance!

[@90thMeridian]

And dude plays the keys..... IM SOLD! Finally gonna go back after 20 years

[@davidanjo9752]

This marks year 30 for me listening to/watching/enjoying NIN. For me it's always been about the layers; how The Perfect Drug would just be ok, without the backing vocals, but how rich it really is once you have that layer in place. Holy shit. Whatever they are paying Rubin they should double, triple, whatever it takes. Great capture... thank you Mr. Rubin.

[@ryanem969]

This is what Trent needed in the late 80's. This dude is everything

[@raynin]

I remember meeting you at a meet and greet during the "NIN FAN CLUB" when it was around at Madison Garden and I'm pretty sure at the Virgin Mega Store. I asked you to sign the album and say "I'm better than Josh" and you smiled and shook my hand. You lived up to all of my expectations bro.

[@jasonmoyer]

The second half of the drum solo is hot as hell.

[@DevourTheBleak]

Amazing work dude!! Love the song and this version live is perfectly executed

[@toddwho1910]

Aaahhhhhhhh, saw the boys again on this '22 tour in Portland at Edgefield amphitheater........ Perfect! I could Not keep my eyes off of Ian's drumming! He is a Beast on the set

[@charlesholmstrom1742]

I was at Edgefield also. It was so good that when I got back to the motel I got online & got a ticket & hotel for Bend 2 days later. That show was even better! Way things are going it might've been my last rock & roll roadtrip. At least I went out on a high note.

[@ejicon3099]

One of my favorite drum solos ever. The second part of the solo at 3:24 was probably some of the best drumming I've seen thus far. Way to go.

[@gurkharo2408]

WHY ??!? Why did I saw this ??? It was like .... seing the perfect drug that makes you stunded, speechless... and addict !!!! Mister Rubin, I bow my head down ....

[@barnz008]

That snare sound is nothing sort of a very busy day at a live artillery range. Sweet Jesus. Glad I found this guy, what a beast.

[@brianmcleod3783]

Quickly becoming not only my favorite NIN drummer, but my favorite, period. Thanks for posting these.

[@HubbaBubba768]

I never thought anyone would top Josh Freese. I was wrong.

[@jasonjackson3534]

You are one hell of a musician Mr. Rubin...pleasure to listen to you... excellent work of timing and taste...Cheers and Thank You

[@solllvent]

Like amen break by hands 😍

[@bobdobbs420]

This is honestly one of the coolest things I have ever seen.

[@ChannelForty2]

Holy shit that was AMAZING!!!! I loved Vrenna, he was just so quintessentially NIN ya know, but Ilan is just on another level. IMO one of he best drumers alive!

[@livetechsupport909]

phucking mentallllllll. SO GOOD! I love the variations and fills!

[@smartkidscorner2084]

Absolutely incredible. You are my favorite drummer of all time. I love you, Ilan. Great all-round musician.

[@big_slaps]

Would love to hear what's in your ears when playing this live! Always interested in what other drummers have in their monitor mix

[@joekiernan6915]

There are some bootlegs available with the IEM mix. I'm not sure if Ilan has his own specific mix but the IEM bootlegs have all the audio cues and click tracks which the crowd don't hear.

[@Chowbizful]

That drum solo, wow

[@ChickenSagittarius]

Human drum machine, holy shit

[@ls.vinicius]

Nostalgic. This was the first song I ever listened from NiN, amazing to see it live.

[@unperson5713]

Amazing. I would call this the greatest drum solo ever, but it is a song (which the drummer is also singing--because I guess the drums weren't hard enough). Really, I can't heap enough praise on this performance. Thanks for sharing.

[@dougieshizzle]

Incredible, it's like watching drum n bass happen in real life.

[@dericanslum1696]

NERVE/JoJo Mayer

[@RedMeansRecording]

Holy mother of god dude. Amazing.