Riccardo Merlini Takes On One Of The HARDEST Songs EVER On

[@hextatik_sound]

I've been listening to metal since 1984 and I didn't know this song or band.

[@nedesnikderpherder7529]

@@hextatik_sound it's because it isn't worthy of note!

[@boeSte]

Come on, if you don't know don't assume. Search. There are videos where he explains how he got there. The processes if discovery and development of the technique. There are drummers like Thomas Lang that invite him to show his technique. Don't underestimate work and dedication, and talent can do. He worked his ass to get there..

[@boeSte]

BTW, I am a metal head for 25 years at least, and I skipped dragon force altogether. There are other bands playing similar things I listened to in my teen years. Not surprised he would not know the song. If you check his videos, he plays way more complex stuff, this is fast and long, but not hard

[@Nathanael-k9k]

I don't know why anyone would take this channel owner seriously. He jumps on the bandwagon for anything considered hot at the moment views. Next video he'll be praising Merlini.

[@IshmamAhmed]

Nope I don’t get why there are so many haters. My man has pulled off the impossible several times (even on flippin drumeo) just acknowledge that he is legit and truly on another level

[@devinbuchhorn]

I dont think this series is "never heard before" just trying to learn it fast as possible. Good on you for covering this after the last video.

[@TheGhostNotePodcast]

@@devinbuchhorn thanks. I never wanted it to be a “this guy can’t play and is a phony!” Type thing 😅 I’ve always thought the dude was amazing. It’s just a topic that’s coming up and everyone seems to be talking about it.

[@LuisRdzG10]

Yeah this is another series of learning a song as fast as possible (a hard song).

[@user-vr3mr5eu7y]

I could easily see him not hearing it or just hearing it once or twice n forgetting it

[@randylothrop975]

Meshugga-Bleed

[@TheGhostNotePodcast]

Two words that will forever haunt the dreams of 99% of drummers

[@countorringtonludlow5211]

lol at how this is the hardest song on earth according to Drumeo. This is like old Anthrax with one fast double bass part. This track is FAR easier to play than the song he was "playing" in his video for Pearl. This is definitely not the proof of life anyone tries to make it out to be.

[@snowy6944]

@@countorringtonludlow5211 right? Like he isn’t faking power metal tracks it’s the super technical stuff that’s bs.

[@saulhudson302]

Yeah its a great video BUT they should have had him playing those fills that people say are fake.

[@LuisRdzG10]

Riccardo is not fake at all nor the videos

[@stickgrinder]

@@LuisRdzG10 having seen him live with Mr. Pig back 17 or so years ago in a small venue in Italy, where we both live, I can stand with you on this. All real and genuine stuff, he just knows his shit.

[@NathanielBTM]

it's not to say he's fake overall and can't play. it's to say that the archspire video he uploaded was not live audio and it was disingenuous. just like with a singer, you can be an amazing singer, but if you lipsync a section live and claim it's a one take or live performance, then you should be called out for that. doesn't mean you're a bad singer. but you shouldn't be dishonest.

[@josevelasquez2838]

Alquiles priester has great version of this song also

[@TheGhostNotePodcast]

@@josevelasquez2838 yes I did a reaction video for it too

[@Msogirly]

Love ur channel

[@TheGhostNotePodcast]

@@Msogirly thank yooouuu!!!

[@nedesnikderpherder7529]

I'm a metal connoisseur, and I've not heard this song before, nor would I listen to something that sounds like it's from a kids cartoon, but I've never heard this band. Edit - this song sucks, any wonder I've not listened to it before!

[@TheRisingstarProd]

If you do not know this song, you’re not a metal connoisseur a you said…

[@nedesnikderpherder7529]

@TheRisingstarProd lmao it's not even metal, do you even know how to heavy? Clown😂

[@nedesnikderpherder7529]

@@TheRisingstarProd a coniseuer enjoys the best of the best, the cream of the crop..... This isn't even close! Sub par generic homogenised music is what it is, and it's sad that you feel the need to defend it .

[@washedanddepressed]

@nedesnikderpherder7529 how would you know what the cream of the crop is if you've only been exposed to a very narrow catalog of music? Claiming to be a connoisseur but being unaware of a song that even non-metal listeners can recognize is like saying that you go outside to eat but don't know what McDonald's is.

[@nedesnikderpherder7529]

@washedanddepressed lol ah of course I'd forgot it was the big 5.... Are you really using that analogy? Any way it's not metal, or even heavy, so why would I even rate it, or have it on my radar? Just because plebs know about it, that just proves to me, that I'm right, and you have no clue, I'd bet those same people and yourself wouldn't have even heard of half the bands I've been into for the last 35 years. Just get a clue bro🧐😘😎

[@mauriziocardile499]

backtracking huh !!!

[@TheGhostNotePodcast]

Sure 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Sideline1013]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he's heard it before, his first comment before they even played it was "it's fast on the feet for sure". Which is true. He could only know that if he heard it before. Regardless, anyone who can play along with this song that well has serious skills.

[@dxdraiba7604]

this isnt the unheard series. this is the replicate it as fast as possible series. the difference is they leave the drum sound in for the speed based version

[@Sideline1013]

@@dxdraiba7604 you must not have watched the whole video, specifically the part where he said "tell me in the comments if you think he's heard it before". I am fully aware what this video is, I was commenting for engagement. But thanks for telling me what I already know.