Recording Drums with Devin Townsend!!

[@KRIMHDrummer]

Dev and You are just dope!! Can't wait for the final result

[@jojoshp.r.6712]

Piece of art already

[@romanlopez4492]

Hi Krimh 🤘🏼

[@jippyflapthorp9486]

Baum ba bababa bee bum bagadum ba Universal language of musicians.

[@localmusiclover605]

You are correct sir

[@LierbethPrata]

Exactly man!

[@MichaelJSynnott]

Not forgetting ... ***KERRRANNNGGGGGG*** (accompanied by a histrionic and hyperbolic downward arm stroke!)

[@maidenaholic]

More so drummers 😅

[@arandommaggot4963]

You know it 😂

[@oscargarciahinde4247]

What Dev says at the 07:45 mark, considering he's played with the likes of Gene Fucking Hoglan, is high praise indeed. Well done, dude!

[@taunokekkonen5733]

I've looked at the research, Gene has nothing on Sam. A beginner, if you will.

[@kekag]

@@taunokekkonen5733 Pretty shitty research then.

[@cIappo896]

@@taunokekkonen5733 Gene Hoglan is one of the best living drummers. If you ask any modern Thrash, Death or Prog metal band drummer who influenced them, 100% guaranteed Gene Hoglan is involved. Precision above everyone else.

[@arandommaggot4963]

@@taunokekkonen5733 Lol

[@LuisCastillo-rt5nk]

@@taunokekkonen5733 so the man called The Atomic Clock, known for his insane precision, considered by many one of the greatest metal drummers, is a beginner? lmfao get outta here with that shit

[@Staminist-MMF-80]

The ultimate thing - when Devin says you are a drummer that has skills. Simply PRICELESS! @Sam - Congrats!

[@jopesanvieira]

Devin is the guy who played with Gene Hoglan for a good time. So, if he says he never heard something like you before. BE PROUD AS FUCK.

[@Staminist-MMF-80]

@Pedro - Exactly my thoughts!

[@TheDemocrab]

@@jopesanvieira Especially when his compliment is on the main thing that Gene Hoglan is known for being great at. And farting.

[@johnny711]

that's what you get through hard work. nice one samus

[@drummerdan95]

Can't believe this was already 4 years ago! Still one of my favorite Devy albums

[@joshsteffen]

Major congrats there, buddy. And dude, that shit Morgan was doin... the hell!

[@russell_szabados]

Josh Steffen at 11:11 he’s playing Zappa’s The Black Page.

[@occams_chainsaw]

You should listen to his work on Sol Niger Within by Fredrik Thordendal. Incredible stuff.

[@Selkirk69]

Agren is the shyte! fantstic drummer!

[@cablemanagement1524]

yeah, Morgan kicks ass. but that tends to happen when one studies Zappa's music since their teens, maybe younger

[@Lealarssons]

Morgan is so awsome. He used to be my drum teacher in Stockholm. He is completely nuts and such a nice guy 😂

[@NateNavarro]

Your drumming is incredible, Samus! Can't wait to hear this all come together.

[@francescoideo9330]

what is this, a crossover episode?

[@FamilyJules7X]

Unreal. Sounds like a fucking out of this world experience.

[@wanjanechtangroeger]

THIS is awesome! With this drummer lineup I am really looking forward to the new Devin album!

[@mathisbenard1318]

You could be one of these drummers ! You are awesome with all your blast stuff

[@Bultish]

But when?

[@didgeteria9068]

Who is the drummer playing at 11:15 ? That dude is a master .

[@P3t3rPizzarelli]

didgeteria Morgan Agren, he is a wizard

[@didgeteria9068]

@@P3t3rPizzarelli dude thank you so much , you are 100% spot on , a wizard is what really applies to him as a description 😱

[@vwharman]

Seriously. I have come back and rewatched this at least a dozen times. Such a killer record, and seeing behind the scenes of it is cool as hell.

[@MusaTariq25]

You and devin are on the same wavelength lmao, the comedic chemistry was there 😂

[@johnnyboy5004]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@oremia]

and the gaseous chemistry apparently

[@schnozz87]

@@oremia 5:45

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

I want to thumbs up your comment because it's great but the count is at 666 and I... just... can't... make myself ruin it.

[@Iconoclasm_]

Musa Tariq 😂😂

[@Stardust_Lei978]

1:15 For those wondering, the song playing in the background is “The little boy across the Street” by 66Samus. It's heavy.

[@davidcogan9936]

SO nice of you

[@James-lk3wr]

THANK YOU

[@miguelmf]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[@Thetimrobertson]

What an insane lineup. Morgan and Mike running through some Zappa was gold too. Dev just gets better and better which is an unbelievable prospect really.

[@brandonjeffers7164]

8:18 "Sex?" "Ahhh... Ya know.... Yeaaaa." 🤣🤣

[@christianwhitmore4753]

With al?

[@JordanOwnby]

Favorite part.

[@GahMehGrrrr]

socks :)

[@kingzero1530]

I mean.....yes?

11:11 Morgan playing Zappa. Niiiiceee

[@conlee_1164]

?{:-{~ FrankYou 🖤

[@vetlerradio]

Ahhh, I knew it!

[@LumberDrum]

Prolly Mike on keys too.

[@renzorevilla1210]

What song?

[@tiboflo5297]

@@renzorevilla1210 The Black Page ;)

[@akrocanth]

I wouldn't hate it if you became Dev's next touring drummer / go to recording guy. I wouldn't hate that at all.

[@akrocanth]

@101327 it seems like DTP basically disbanded, and RVP also has his own band he's been putting together and focusing on. I love Ryan, hes awesome and I've been listening to him and Devin play together since 2006. But after so many years I'm happy to see a fresh change for Devin's music and the musicians he works with. If it's just for studio work that's cool, but a new touring line up would be fun to see in my opinion.

[@daniolus]

Ryan is going somewhere though, 101327, he's doing Imonolith now that DTP is ded

[@mookieyomu7285]

No one ever sill suit this role than Ryan. Get over it

[@stubkar]

Ditto.

[@ShredderPM86]

I'd have to agree, that would be sick

[@JUNK_ZONE]

Jesus christ. This was 4 years ago and it still puts a smile on my face to see you getting such an awesome opportunity and crushing it.

[@miguelmf]

7:45 when you get praise from one of the most talented dudes of our times. Good for you, man (and Devin's totaly right).

[@Alex-Walker]

That's gotta be the best compliment ever.... And he's worked with Dirk Verbeuren. Epic.

[@IrateWizrd]

And Gene Hoglan.

[@mikestckl6939]

@@IrateWizrd exactly ! gene the atomic clock hoglan is a fuckin beast , this moment when devin said that must have been the greatest feeling ever ! :D

[@Schweppesfrejus]

Life goals: performing for/with Devin Townsend. You did it! On behalf of all of us here: CONGRATULATIONS (I'm a getting back to practice).

[@KonstFischer]

7:50 must have been your proudest moment ever man 🤟😎 Devin himself said it. and 8:21 is freaking hilarious. 🤟

[@benbong4577]

What about Gene Hoglan though?

[@iamdisgusted]

I love Devin, He's been my favorite guitarist since i was 12. Seeing you work with him blew my mind.

[@drums4lyfe0987]

Love seeing Morgan play the black page at the end. Dude you are so funny and down to earth.

[@TomPhotoix]

Cant believe you guys were only 10 miles from my house. I would have totally fangirl'd all over Devins face.

[@lewisbrown9629]

Samus and Devin have the best bromance since Jared Dines and Matt Heafy

[@Nyarlah]

Samus is a few spheres above Dines.

[@manosamal2953]

@@Nyarlah Absolutely right.

[@ThaTruth223]

Nyarlah not the point

[@michaelr.4878]

Anal attraction? hehe This video was fantastic. What an amazing experience. Devon is the man. I love that he is so 'Canadian'. His roots really shine through. Non-Canadians probably don't notice it. But to us Canadians, it is very clear that he is one of us..through and through...eh?!

[@xXxThelegend27xXx]

Michael R. I don't see it, but as you said, American, not Canadian

[@mincentprice1041]

It's so cool that Devy found you. You are phenominal ! I was a touring drummer for 30 years & you my friend blow me away. You'll have that footage forever, and always be proud of your tracks - Cheers

[@michaelsalcedo3337]

Morgan agren jamming on black page while Devin playing piano? That’s crazy. You are an awesome drummer man!

[@ItsReilleyHere]

I keep coming back to this. What a great album with such fantastic artist. That comment at 9:22 “that’s what I’m talking about man, f***ing rights man” sounded like it came straight from the heart, a genuine compliment

[@BAHEE22]

Samus, I just want to tell you how much you have influenced me in the past two years on my journey to becoming a metal drummer, love your content ya big bahee,

[@66Samus]

thank you so much dude!!

[@klownck]

5 years later, i am watching this and i love all of you

[@deadmanwithpitchforkarms8376]

Good God Morgan Agren is a monster! Love his style.

[@VaultSparten]

What I really loved about seeing this is that after all the laughs, when you guys were recording it was all serious from what we saw, really shows how professional you are.

[@hellomynametoby]

Hang on, did Devin just confirm you on the next Ziltoid, and we just looked over that or???

[@passiondrivingDE]

Exactly what it looked like to me! Also went back a couple seconds to see it again...

[@intraterrestrial5035]

Yea Dev said on Twitter there'd be a Ziltoid EP by year's end, if I recall right Edit- or maybe it was in one of his newsletters I dunno

[@fearlesslupinus7357]

DUDE! ...DUDE!!! I fucking love that you got the chance to record with Devin Townsend! I am a HUGE fan of his and I enjoy ALL of his work (yes all 25+ albums from SYL to DTP to The Devin Townsend Experience, a TRULY mind blowing range of talent!) That must have been an amazing (as well as humbling) experience... I say to you; Congratulations Sir! You are an amazing musician and I enjoy all of your work as well, from what I have seen so far and I will keep digging in, I can’t believe it has taken me this long to find you... Keep it up man! I look forward to hearing more of your stuff! ...SEX!

[@masonlitowsky]

Shit man, I've been praying for you to vlog something lately. So glad it was this. Been watching your videos for nearly 10 years now and I couldn't be more proud and happy for you when Devin himself gives you the high honor like that. Congrats dude! Can't wait to hear the album.

[@meskalinmaskin]

Mason Litowsky Was it for a new Devy album I guess?

[@lfox02]

Description.

[@lilly6986]

It's Great! meh!

[@masonlitowsky]

@@meskalinmaskin yes. Empath is the new Devy album. Should be out April next year or so

[@annikancrylarker3314]

Dude. Love this channel. Been playing drums for 13 years simply because I love music, and it shows you do too. Seriously underrated drum channel, and a drum GOD!

[@acidrain812]

Damn my man I really can’t wait to experience this album, and I also can’t wait to see what’s next for you my dude. Every session you’ve done so far has inspired my drumming, the way I think about music, and they’re all just pure gold dude. You’re the fucking man Sam 👊🤘

[@Bluntrs]

6:57 - Do I hear a return to Deconstruction era with those drums? Fuuuuuuuck yes

[@Vixxus]

Love that you filmed some of this, was great to get a glimpse! Devin is life and you rule dude!

[@chessbrainiac]

I cannot help feeling EXTREMELY stoked for this album! How can it NOT be a total masterpiece?

[@tillsommerdrums]

OMG Devin and you are just perfect together! you are the hairy ying to his bald yang. that was really cool, thanks for sharing samus and i am really happy for you that you got this opportunity!

[@Meatman8089]

Holy shit I recognized the black page! Plus 3 to GIRTH for that morsel

[@bobomchobo]

I love hearing your playing on a pure acoustic signal. Don't get me wrong I understand the trigger use, but I really dig the acoustic signal

[@MikeNevill3]

Wait. You did the drums for that album. Wow. Wtf . Wow. And some more

[@puturro]

wow! seeing The Black Page being performed right there... by those guys... wow!

[@TLCsounds]

I love hearing drums natural and imagine what they will sound like mixed and mastered. This video gives me the nostalgia/vibes of being in the studio working with awesome people laying down tracks. Great stuff man! Love it

[@briancompton2079]

6:15 @66Samus Cavity Blast™️!!!

[@MINOTAURunOfficial]

Cavity Blast! Best comment! 🤘

[@stevearthur4261]

Seen this vlog 3 times now. Never gets boring! Love it! 🙂👍

[@RazeTheWeak]

I would shit myself if I met Morgen Agren. When Thomas Haake calls someone a great and influential drummer, that carries some weight. Long live Sol Niger Within. Still one of the sickest and most influential metal albums of all time.

[@TonalWorks]

Indeed! One of the sickest albums all categories.

[@mikuspalmis]

ver. 3.33

[@Hmantooth]

Essential listening for all musicians!

[@karstenroelofs9216]

I met him when I was 12 at a gig in the Netherlands when he was drumming for a Karmakanic and The Tangent tour. They let us join the sound check and it was an awesome experience. Really nice guy! Still got some signed sticks from him laying around somewhere

[@chrisgsauce]

"Going to check out this creek.." - stoner lingo for "I've had enough people for a bit.. now I'm going to smoke a joint."

[@sedition4267]

Don't be giving our call signs away!

[@robbieansley5113]

Empathy was one of the greatest albums I have ever heard

[@Rain593]

This was dope to see! I met Mike Keneally last year and he mentioned working on a record with Devin

[@Weeem]

Huh ... never heard of Devin Townsend before.... quick YT search and I'm hooked :)

[@mikelitoris6218]

Man, you have so much to listen too then!

[@sadhappy8860]

You lucky duck!

[@lordghast1845]

I envy you man, i miss when i heard devin for the first time.

[@spudghettios]

There's 2 kinds of people, Devin Townsend fans, and people who haven't heard of him. Welcome to the other side!

[@colbs237]

So much to listen to :) Enjoy bro!

[@AidanMmusic96]

Loving Morgan playing the most chilled-out Black Page ever!

[@Eggy-bp6pj]

I have a question. How did this opportunity come up? I mean dude you deserve it. You've worked super hard and you're an incredible drummer. But how on earth did this opportunity present itself?!?! Keep it up man!!!

[@masonlitowsky]

Devin Townsend is a man who keeps his ear to the underground. Let's not forget Samus' band is known enough to coheadline a tour with Arsis, and Devin Townsend is Canadian. Samus lives in Winnipeg. I like to think it's fellow Canadian support.

[@MadnessOpus]

Mason Litowsky Isn't Decrepit Birth's current drummer Gabe Seeber though?

[@masonlitowsky]

@@MadnessOpus There could be 2 bands called Decrepit Birth? Not entirely sure. Last I knew of Samus was Decrepit Birth's drummer

[@HoppityScotch]

Pretty sure Samus does drums in studio whereas Gabe plays live.

[@MahtiHiiri]

Looking back to this its awesome to find all of the drum fills and put them in the songs you guys done, so awesome!

[@StacXion]

8:34 "Give Er" is the most Canadian term in the world!! lmao I love it

[@poundtacos4006]

Give er’, eh? Haha

[@AgentPB]

This has become one of my favorite videos. I've come back to watch it over again probably five times.

[@marioburku-drummer]

Wow, he plays the black page, great!!!

[@Nyarlah]

This is incredible for you ! Meeting and playing with Devin is insane ! I can't wait to hear what the project is. Him praising you that much must feel damn good :)

[@shaunranielmarcasote9223]

MORGAN AGREN !!! OHHHH YURRRR

[@shaunranielmarcasote9223]

Well... Morgan is much more jazz oriented compared to Thamuth tho...that's the reason why Dev bought 3 drummers to broaden the musicality of his new album....

[@xYohmx]

Morgan is Morgan, there's one drummer per decade who are borned like him

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Morgan is unnecessarily talented.

[@CaptnP00pyP4nts]

Devy has always been one of my heroes and I’ve been subscribed to your channel basically since the beginning so it’s really awesome to see you guys collaborate and be silly bros. I am stupid jealous hahaha

[@GillRigged]

Thanks for this. Was great to get a looksee.

[@BayouMaccabee]

Really looking forward to the release of the finished product, for sure. Congrats!

[@songsmithv6876]

At first I was just thinking, are you kidding me?! Devin's already finished drums on a new project?! How are there enough hours in a day to accommodate the amount of work this man puts out? Once the shock wore off, the glorious anticipation set in, the kind I only get with artists like Devin, when I know I can expect the unexpected and that the music will meet or, more than likely, exceed my expectations. And then...I...I couldn't believe my eyes... I thought... this is impossible....this is the last thing i expected....it can't be real...have I died and actually gone to heaven?...is that...Is that Mike Keneally? The MIKE KENEALLY?!? In the studio with DEVIN?!? Two of the greatest, quirkiest, most creatively brilliant musical minds in all of North America...together...in a studio?!? That might be the best idea I've ever heard. Whoever came up with it and made it happen is a genius, or at least very smart. I'm assuming this is Devin's baby and I know it'll be different and amazing, but the thought of what Keneally could do with a vocalist with Devin's power, range and emotive scope is just...it's too much to bear. I'm not even sure it would be legal in most countries.

[@pedroordonez7031]

Totally! It should be illegal. The result was.... AMAZING

[@jeremys.9905]

What a life!!! Music and humor for a living. Recording looks so dry, but man, I loved it with my band. Most dreaded it. Miss those days

[@Nooneofconsequence47]

Seems like Toontrack did one of their EZ Mix Packs in that studio. That's awesome man.

[@johnnyboy5004]

Love your vlogs so much!!! You and Devin are characters together. I'm happy that he was smart enough to contact you for the heavy lifting on tracking.

[@AndroxineVortex]

Devin: Complements this guy on precise speed drumming like he's never seen Gene Hoglan: Excuse me what the fuck

[@aarondillon5986]

Omg dude I love anup sastry! I can’t believe you got to play with devin Townsend that’s so fucking rad!

[@OracleRouge]

When you realized even one of the greatest musical genius of all time is also using the "DO THE PAPAPAPPAPA PART THEN DO THE PAPA-TATATA PART AT THE END" way of communicate in rehearsal session

[@MakeWeirdMusic]

What a great video. Thanks for making this. Loved the Black Page footage, too!

[@joshuaperrin3910]

That little bit at 6:58 has me excited for some reason.

[@000MidnightSun]

Devin rules! It's awesome that you get to record with him! Keep shredding.

[@Chris-sv5zs]

Update video: I’m banned from the U.K. for screaming sex in the street.

[@weird_cds8206]

God! Can't wait for this release and great video by the way, sick drumming all the way around.

[@Hallelujah3r]

8:41-9:21 Dopest drum breaks I've ever heard

[@stianhades6014]

1:06 your face with the french blablabla...trop drôle (so funny!) What a honor to play with Devin! Congrats!

[@kartokles]

damn I love Morgan's drumming

[@robertjones9598]

Wow, 2 years really flies by. Need the rest of this vlog now that the music is out!

[@NeZversSounds]

Well I know Samus is beast but Devin has played with Gene Hogland.... so I don't know what to think.

[@sunnibird]

Devin always has great drummers is what you should think :D

[@Keiranc1]

used to live about 10 miles from that studio, awesome scenery. Yes it pretty much is in the middle of nowhere

[@PNWGuitar]

You can tell Dev is Canadian when around 8:38 he says "give er"

[@marry9027]

You are absolutly hilariouss and awesome!! I love it and you play for Devin, more love😍

[@krisdavis1050]

That was really fucking awesome dude! What a dream that would be to meet, hang out and record with Devin, Mike Kennelly and Morgan Agren. You rule Samus!,,! Do you have the whole video of Morgan playing along with The Black Page? I'd love to see that! He's playing it so subtle, but with great precision.

[@travisbeyer75]

I thought that was Zappaesqe on first listen. I believe Dev is cut from the same cloth as Zappa. Way to go Samus!

[@bigtay522]

The vibe between everyone is what makes it so great... I'm super jealous

[@Tremtize]

11:11 Are we not gonna talk about how insane this is?

[@johnkeel2636]

i was super lucky to see Devin sing with steve vai at the Station in orlando, florida during the -love and warfare -tour Devin was an amazing singer.

[@CyanideChrist33]

7:46 Bro, thats the biggest compliment ever. He just smooshed gene hoglan for christ's sake

[@clement879]

OH MAAAAAN ! This must be such an honor playing for the man himself ! Many respect Sam ! Hope you're proud of yourself !

[@IrateWizrd]

Wait. Ziltoid thing!!!?!?!?! YAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

[@Goldie1977]

What a great studio. Was very lucky enough to record there years ago. Those fookin doors are amazing!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@woocifer]

9:20 = Canadian.

[@Black_Fyre94]

I gotta give you kudos for staying so calm and professional. If I had the chance to not only meet Devin Townsend but play and record with him I'd be losing my absolute shit! Great video man! So cool that you got to jam with him

[@ToxicxEternity]

7:47 is so wholesome and sick. that's what its all about bois. \m/ stoked for you dude

[@bobbyperez892]

God man. I love this. Your great good humor is only eclipsed by your unbelievable drum chops. Also dug the Mike Keneally cameo + Morgan stuff. I can only assume you were laughing at the awesomeness 🙂. All just lovely. Thanks brother.

[@masonlitowsky]

Anup: the whole blast beat thing... that's just not me. Also Anup: *covers The Way The News Goes*

[@JPRooth]

Very Nice! And you got awsome doggies!😎

[@NicholasSantangeloDrummer]

10:27 when the good drumming we all should be coming for begins.

[@mattbowden1981]

So fucking cool, man. What an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing and entertaining us.