Performance Spotlight: Ray Luzier

[@themodernguitarist]

Pisses me off when Korn fans rag on Ray. Dude is fucking awesome. Not only can he be groovy, but he can be precise and tight.

[@gmorton916]

I dont get it what is there 2 rag on?--Ray plays his ass off

[@themodernguitarist]

People always prefer the original guy, and I always see people say Ray "has no groove", when KXM has some really groovy shit going on.

[@brucec1626]

Ray is my fav drummer out there and lets just say his potential is somewhat... limited in korn.

[@miky8788]

there is no comparison

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Silveria was hardly tight or even that technical...

[@juweee_yt]

One of the best but underrated Metal Drummer of this generation.

[@kevinheckeler]

Agree. I enjoyed his Korn work, but he wasn't the standout element in their music. With KXM I've immediately grown to appreciate his chops.

[@travisspaulding9540]

Kevin Heckeler thats because he has to work around a style Korn already had established before he was part of the band.

[@strabo1]

no!

[@billiefields8972]

Lolj

[@TempoDrift1480]

One of the most over used comments on KZbin

[@mozog5096]

He's one of the best drummers of all time.

[@clintc5416]

Ray was one of my instructors at Musicians Institute. He is a fantastic drummer and human being! He was always super nice and interested in helping students with their musical careers. I feel very lucky to have been one of his students and friend’s. He’s just a great person all around!

[@unclemonster48]

I bet that was truly a blessing to have the man himself watching over your instruction. I’m crazy jealous!

[@alejandrocasas1455]

Really?!!? 😮👍🏻

[@zeppelinrules1077]

Wow

[@andydhillon1977]

When was he your instructor? Very cool dude.

[@clintc5416]

@@andydhillon1977 Hi Andy, I went to MI from 1996 to 1997.

[@crunch805]

3:55 WTF!!!!!!!!!! Madness!!! Summoning a genie out of that ride cymbal!!! Hell yeah!!!!!!!!

[@SinisterSkip]

I love the groove, tightness, creativity and fluency. Freaking awesome man.

[@micanut48]

it just can't get any tighter than this.

[@mayhemz2657]

This is tighter than the first night!

[@SaNdR0RM46]

freaking awesome = freak on a leash

[@jampan137]

no soul, just speed

[@spudmagnum7394]

@@jampan137 Lmao get the fuck out you fucking nerd. Ray's got feel for days, his dynamics are extremley deliberate, and he knows how to hang back on the beat. He was never a speed freak so i dont even get where that came from.

[@olsfield]

It sounded so cool on the CD , but to see it played. What a piece of work. You are one hell of a drummer. Awesome

[@RayHarber]

Besides the fucking monster drumming, that's just a badass song! With Dug Pinnick of King's X behind the mic, you can't go wrong...

[@jumpinjojo]

Ray Harber I knew that voice sounded familiar!!

[@DNixon845]

Music music, I hear music.

[@TattKingMusicProductions]

correct Sir

[@NederlandGuy]

I saw Ray play at Kansas City, KS several months ago. He is a beast when he is playing. Watch him closely when he is onstage and you will witness one of the great drummers of all times. He literally is possessed by the beat.

[@unclemonster48]

David Lee Roth made him into a showman

[@gregbaldwin5144]

I will never cease to be amazed how a person can use both hands and both feet to to implement a rhythm and groove with improvisational flair. And while "locked in" as if it was computer generated. Amazing. Never gets old.

[@louisflacche9970]

UltraDrummer! One of my favorites since I first heard Ray!

[@christopherbragger4534]

The man is god!!! Absolute beast, best feel in for a drum kit! Love it

[@smeemusic]

More reason this guy is quickly becoming my favorite drummer. Certainly an inspiration to watch. You can definitely tell he does it because he loves it.

[@alexgoldstein958]

Wow! Truly a student of his craft, and he never stops learning....just gets better and better.

[@johnerickson5512]

OMG! That was the best thing I've ever seen Blew me away! Thank you!

[@Amp1771]

In love with this guys' drumming. His style and choices during live performances and such. Hard to believe he's in his forties.

[@stevenfederico2594]

I just watched this for the thousandth time. This is one of the best single performances I have ever witnessed I can’t even keep track of what the fuck is going on that was mind blowing.

[@stevenfederico2594]

The dude is all over the place tight as fuck absolutely awesome and the first time I actually like the sound of a pearl drum set

[@K12machinima]

Man, Ray just blows my mind every time I see him play. He’s seriously one of the best, clean, and smooth drummers in modern metal. I love me my blast beats and weird stuff, but there’s something so captivating about how he just taps into the fundamentals of drumming, while still managing to throw in flare that’s natural and creative. Ray also just always seems to love what he’s doing, and that smile on his face you see every now and then always feels so genuine: it’s what music is about, man.

[@SinaNajaflou]

Great drumming, His hand motions are flawless, An A+ Drummer!!!

[@zeppelinrules1077]

It's just beautiful drumming, that's the only way to describe it. My new hero

[@JazzyJonas]

Check out Army of Anyone if you've never heard of them. It's Ray on drums, Scott and Dean DeLeo (from Stone Temple Pilots) on guitar and bass respectively, and Richard Patrick from Filter on vocals. The whole album is great - a hidden gem in the rock catalogue.

[@bigworm92035]

I agree 100% One of the best albums I have ever bought. Still listen to everyday it seem. Bands don't come around like that much anymore

[@aphex_twinkie]

Correction. AOA was: Ray on drums, Richard Patrick on vocals and the Deleo brothers Robert (bass) and Dean (guitar). And they made one of the best rock albums of the last 20 years! And I love that record man!

[@softytop1000]

Great shout, was and is a great album

[@kingslaphappy1533]

Go buy this record right now.

[@bdabsgarza2474]

Day one fan! Army of Anyone is the shit!

[@GSF441]

Holy crap! That was incredible. The way Ray and George closed the tune blew me away.

[@1WBROCKSTAR]

The thing I find so great about Rays playing is that no matter what time signature he's laying down(and there are a bunch of them during this song)his fills are always so clean(regardless of complexity) & you can make out everything he's doing.A lot of drummers have great fills,but you can't make out what they're doing during them & when they go back into the verse/chorus,it can sound sloppy sometimes.Ray always makes it a note to point out that cleanliness is one of the most important things to practice & speed & endurance will follow,in his lesson/teaching videos.I think he's got the clean technique and odd time signatures to beat Neil Peart,but his style & fills are better.With Neil,you can anticipate exactly what fill hes gonna play next,but with Ray You don't know what he's gonna do next & that's what makes him such a great drummer.

[@sibrenhuijsmans4687]

1wbrockstar like 4/4 the whole song you mean?

[@taunokekkonen5733]

@@sibrenhuijsmans4687 exactly. Danny Carey fanbois are the same, 'omg he only plays in odd times'.

[@alexvyriotes4219]

This is how I aspire to play. every fill has a different sound, different feel. He plays with such creativity it’s mind blowing

[@rickmiser9979]

Been a huge fan of Ray's all throughout his career. He keeps getting better and more creative with any band he's involved with.. and plays with so much power and passion. Thanks for the inspiration Ray, you're my favorite drummer ever!

[@JTJ1991]

I don't know how many times I've watched this but I absolutely love the playing Ray. He's in my top 5 drummers.

[@micanut48]

just got the cd today. monster band, monster sound, monster everything. Three superior talents going at it with energy rarely seen anymore. This will be one of my most favorite albums of all time... i know it

[@a.i.override8914]

Ray is one of my all time favorite drummers. So good! I love this song too.

[@cannonball92980]

I met Ray a few years ago. Very genuine guy, talked drums and went on his way. Definitely one of our better percussionist today!

[@derekmotta6926]

Finally a metal drummer who knows how to use his hi hats!

[@combatwombatt]

Anup Sastry can use his hi hats

[@larrytate1657]

No he can't

[@cope397]

+derek motta Does the name Danny Carey ring a bell?

[@TheRyskwic]

+derek motta He is truly talented, shame his appearance does not really correspond with other Korn members. He doesnt fit amongst them.

[@savethebigu]

+Richard theRedneck Yo, David looked polar opposite any of the other members of Korn either....

[@DrumChannelJunior]

3:46 that was beautiful and that bell compression to end it. Fucking love it

[@nandopolesel]

Amazing I love the rim clicking as the main motif Holy cow just so unique. Just wild

[@avramnovorra]

Ive put off of watching this for a whioe but im glad i finally did.. Ray is hella awesome!

[@padistedor]

Still bringing something new and awesome after all these years Ray. Great job.

[@GrablifeCO]

An entirely other level. Ray plays with so much power and discipline, yet so much innovation. True master of the kit.

[@RageMachineAgainst]

That's incredible, ray you the man

[@yannisaslanidis9477]

Absolutely Brilliant WHAT A CREATIVE DRUMMIN

[@MrCayuga]

Mind blown. So creative! Such an inspiration. :)

[@sammysatria3624]

Always fun to watch you play Ray. Good job!

[@412Lawn]

Holy shit, I think he's my new favorite drummer. I've watched a few of his videos now and I can say he seems like a good humble dude who can just slay the set.

[@JasonBrown033]

Ray is a BEAST behind the drum kit!!! I love it!!

[@rockincovers3269]

Raymond Lee "Ray" Luzier .............PURE TALENT...

[@eborgz]

Simply eargasmic! 🤟🤟🤟

[@DavyRo]

I recently watched a video here on YT with Ray & few others including Danny Carey & Justin Chandler of Tool. It's the 1st time I've heard him speak came across great he was stating how he went to the college that's a massive music college in the US & how he learnt a lot. It was like he really wanted to be a master of his craft. Which he certainly is & very humble with it. Just seemed like a decent very talented person. Exactly how I'd describe Danny longlegs Carey. Both of those 2 drummers take it to another level. There's not many that do for me. Then again there's a lot of drummers out there I've not heard.

[@raghavkandhari1838]

Could you share the link to that video please

[@ewertoncruzsampaio]

omg! Completely blown away by the composition and the drumm line. Didnt know this band! Sensational.

[@chriscapaudio]

Was that a 3 tap hand mute on the ride! (3:55) -SICK-

[@lucaschacon8362]

Eddie Chris wtf was that? 😂 (Serious question, I'm a beginner drummer)

[@chriscapaudio]

Look like he tapped the ride symbol three times at (3:55)... Creating a "muting" effect!

[@31dwa]

pinggg.....bow....wow...wow...wow......

[@afifthofthemyth]

Eddie Chris it's a phase effect by cupping the the hand over the bell of the ride and moving your hand back and forth. pretty slick how he snuck that in there with so little time to execute it.

[@11FOXHOUND11]

It literally looked like he was karate chopping his ride or something. Made me laugh the first time I saw it. But it sounds awesome when you turn up the volume to hear it

[@erikdrummingod]

Musicians like this is what really makes a band shine.

[@impulsivedesigns]

Outstanding! Ray always lays into it and kills it.

[@daveapodaca7774]

KXM... what a Dream Team!! Ray is a Beast!!! This All Star Group really showcases how truly talented he is!!!

[@fredlund2243]

this is some quality drumming

[@JarJarJesses]

Loving this track and Rays' playing

[@MrAlienautopsy]

ray may be my new favorite drummer..so tight and I just love his creativity

[@mikeditommaso8864]

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[@gabrielgomer]

Another blessed soul switching from Pro-Mark sticks for Vic. It's something about the feel of Vic Firth drumsticks and it's awesome!

[@kbbrharber]

Amazing!!! Ray is a MONSTER power drummer!

[@Aaron-zh4kj]

I've been listening to this guy's drumming for years, but it just clicked for me all the projects he's been a part of and the songs I like from them. That said, I just now realized that he's one of my favorite drummers.

[@bateraclube]

Fantástico Ray Luzier da banda Korn tocando tema da sua outra banda KXM, que som e performance pra Vic Firth!

[@Mr.Martin.Andrade]

melhor batera de todos os tempo, sem sombra de duvidas ..

[@madson_niiw]

cara eu gostaria muito de saber qual china é esse que ele bota lá no ceu

[@Ostaralore]

Wow! Ray, I loved everything about this performance. Everything! Amazing! 🧡💫

[@Archetype123]

I had no idea he had this kind of skill, proficiency and independence... This dude is a world class drummer.

[@douglasmacfarlane7929]

A unique drummer! Love his power, style and passion! Excellent! Inspiring!

[@warpig416]

Man! What a drummer! Always been a fan.

[@5dmkiii60]

Super nice, humble man and IMO, one of the greatest drummers living. The groove, timing, fills and technical perfection in that piece is mind blowing. He's such a monster on that throne while crushing it on that amazing kit. One of my favorite drummers of all time.

[@Mike_Sierra_2711]

I love how his hair transforms from somewhat dry to soaking wet during this 5 minutes-performance :D Awesome song, awesome drumming!

[@christophkrull5660]

Man how groovy that ehm... groove is?! I love it!!! Great job Ray

[@JulioGarcia-868]

I went into that one with low expectations. Damn, that was freaking incredible.

[@Pericles777]

Wow, this is some of his best drumming! I absolutely love to see drummers that continue to improve over the years. Ray has seriously impressed me here.

[@torrelong7827]

NEVER can STOP!!! Listening to kXm \m/

[@Westricken1]

First-time i heard Ray was on the Army of Anyone album on the song Goodbye and......yeah!! So watching him do these specials /clinics it gets to show us as a fan and a fellow drummer just what Ray is capable of and every time I watch him he still surprises me with his talent/skills. Pretty impressive Ray!!

[@ralphflores4422]

Wow! incredible groove and sounding drums too.

[@HoopThee]

Ray!! We love you!!

[@tsandphotog]

This was amazing!!! I'm not even into this style of music and I was still so impressed by his performance!!

[@joek81981]

Me too. This ain't my cup of tea a'tall, but he's kinda undeniable.

[@RedbackRecordz]

That was just f...en awesome in every way possible! Such an amazing drummer and KXM are sick!!! There new album is amazing!

[@crkelle]

Wow, one of the best out there. lots of muscle memory and coordination.

[@bhuplaysguitar]

his use of cymbals is just BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@aboutthemetal8783]

This guy is the whole reason korn got fired up again, and he plays the old korn songs better than they have ever been played.

[@veevaughn]

Ehhhh idk about better than they were EVER played..but he does it fairly well

[@mkultra8729]

Blasphemy. You're saying he plays David's drum lines better than David did? 😂 No.

[@dhv7287]

@@mkultra8729 ummmmmmmmmmm wwwwwweeeelllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[@THEBATAKO16]

Ray Is a complete drummer, but David had a special style of drumming, it was unique.

[@Radowitzki]

Not even close.

[@ginger3d]

This Song is Killer!!!! Dude, such a great drumm you made for this is awesome! Just love this!

[@megmegmeg21]

Wicked, wicked,wicked! Simply Wicked drumming!

[@sandeyalmeida4163]

Ray is simply a MONSTER !

[@Ash-kt4zc]

Unbelievable. The creativity that went into this performance. Wow.

[@Indygranite]

Excellent as always, Ray rocks!

[@orvillewright3643]

Ray Luzier!! Thankyou awesome!!

[@markclarkdrummernewmexico9030]

Killin! With some creative cymbal work! Looking forward to seeing Ray live.

[@YoBroMan]

That's an amazing play thru that really showcases his skills.

[@tonypowell250]

Loved this guy ever since hearing him in KXM...awesome drummer!

[@MrHalfblood70]

Damn... awesome played by Ray!!!

[@henrihunter8030]

Best drum perfirmance i have ever seen period.

[@dwdrum1]

Dear lord he's a badass. This whole groove is INSANE

[@kimberlyherrmann6324]

Thankyou Ray. Thankyou KXM. Great Stuff & Thankyou Vic Firth. 🌟💘🌞

[@iloveNgany]

Perfect mix. Damn those cymbals sound good, even though he locks them down TIGHT

[@ronniemormino6746]

Killer Ray!!!! just a beast behind that kit ...alot of times ill watch snipets of drum videos...this one,stayed for the whole thing ...just great !!!

[@alihamid5455]

YES, HE id cold piece of work...... kick ass drummer!!! much love much love!!!!!

[@archielapins9702]

Superb!! Such a talented musician, top top class and Korn is definitely sounding outstanding with Ray in the band. Wow, just wow on his skills, groove, dynamic, energy

[@jasonren666]

who is the vocalist? Doug from King"s X?

[@cobra1995xx]

yes sir

[@wolfookamikun]

good question :>

[@chrismorleydrums]

This is a side project called KXM. Luzier on drums, dUg from King's X, and George Lynch from Dokken on guitar.

[@headbanger5556]

@@chrismorleydrums Exactly right. KXM is the current super group that few people know about. 3 albums now. Incredible stuff.

[@drummingnuts]

I have not been a huge fan of metal drumming but this guy is an exception!! Ray is a master of his instrument!! Yes crazy crazy but he is very musical!! Very refreshing that someone in the genre plays this good!!! Most I've seen/heard just make fast the deal. This guy has it all!!!

[@nameloss]

incredibly solid as always! good stuff

[@atquinn1975]

First heard of Ray Luzier because of Army of Anyone. He's incredible throughout!

[@larrytate1657]

One of the best rock drummers. This is the type of stuff that guys like mj lack in their playing n teaching.

[@jordansnell6849]

By Mj do you mean mike Johnston?

[@loudog1547]

this beat is straight FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ray is a animal!!!! this is what turned me on to KXM

[@lorenzmuller3542]

Looks like the heavy version of KEITH CARLOCK :D :D

[@briang6040]

Lol...he does!

[@ThomZek]

+1 lol ^^

[@krthkh]

Lorenz Müller totally man

[@3SevenStangVids]

lmfao

[@hugorezende199]

those splashes are screaming ! awesome sound on the whole kit