SABIAN Artist Chris Turner of Oceans Ate Alaska Performs Ultraterrestrial

SABIAN artist Chris Turner (Oceans Ate Alaska) recently jumped the pond on tour, where we caught up with him to perform “Ultraterrestrial” by I Am Abomination on some of the new AAX line of cymbals!
Chris enjoyed combining new AAX cymbals with some oldie goldies for this one.
SABIAN Setup:
22” AAX Thin Ride
14” AAX Thin Hats
18” AAX X-Plosion
19” Holy China
18” AAX O-zone Crash
18” AAX Aero Crash
8” AAX Aero Splash
10” AAX Air Splash
12” AAX O-Zone Splash
12” AAX Mini Chinese
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Chris Turner: @Chrisoaa
Oceans Ate Alaska: oceansatealaska...
Ultraterrestrial by I Am Abomination: ia...
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[@drummersanonymous]

Pretty cool they named a song after him.

[@blackusniggus6249]

💀💀💀

[@randomshxt2099]

that's what I think

[@masum_rezaa]

Underrated comment 🔥

[@christiancalkins9372]

Chris Turner might be the most musical drummer in metal at the moment. He plays so freely, as if he’s just letting his hands and feet fly, but everything is so calculated and composed. He brings back little motifs here and there, legitimizing the insane fills and partial grooves he brings to each section, and it just lifts the rest of the band higher. He lives in the space, and is so musical about how he fills it. Even though he has this perpetual motion to his style, he orchestrates it in such a way that it’s dynamic and interesting, adding a certain humanity to the punishing intensity of the music. The guy’s the metal version of Elvin Jones, and is changing the way metal drums are played. Great drumming as always, man.

[@Sabianism]

Nic Pettersen of Northlane is up there with this guy to me. He is so flowy and his hi hat/snare work is INSANE.

[@christiancalkins9372]

Drummer Jarrett Totally agree! He has great taste behind the kit

[@mitch_ydg6459]

Also, Alex Camarena from Silent Planet is definitely up there

[@returntoearth308]

Don’t forget Garstka!

[@bristian5560]

Calkins Covers you gotta check out Elliot Hoffman from Car Bomb he’s definitely one of the most insane drummers I’ve ever heard. So complex and so much emotion and he effortlessly plays it and he doesn’t even use a tempo at all

[@SabianVault]

We are stoked you guys are enjoying this! Thanks!

[@h3r3si43]

thank you for this content, i'm so glad to see chris playing.

[@legionact]

Chris turner literally one of the best drummers out there, i was in drum core for genesis and still look up to him.

[@Abhishek-jo7gi]

Crazy! Chris is amazing, this man is a machine. I am in awe.

[@LimpBizkitDrummer]

I wanna see more playthroughs with Chris

[@Brousey]

Im not saying this seeking acknowledgement or anything for my ego... I am only stating this in hopes that Sabian will supply me a full beast of a drum kit. I remember the day like yesterday.. Chris playin daily for hours I'd invite him over to jam, I'd show him a few techniques... Pretty much showed him everything... Buuut he was bangin on Zildjians... it sounded terrible... I swapped in my studios and BAM!!!! Chris Turner became this Chris Turner... As incredible as he is, he also became something else that day..... A fckn thief!!! he robbed me blind... Now I have nothing but memories... Thanks in advance Sabian for the amount of cymbals this guys smashes through ... what's one favor fkr the guy who brought this animal to you. ;)

[@Mat-ql8vf]

Sabian: Showcase our cymbals in this playthrough Chris: Done.

[@WyattStav]

nice socks.. and sick playing! :O

[@warrenoids]

lol you too.

[@wirelesscarrion6886]

Oooooh hell yeah, if you can (if anyone could you could) it would be so sick if you covered OAA stuff!

[@matryxer]

:o

[@TheRealDjJokr]

Wyatt you should cover some OAA

[@user-id2dx4qd6j]

Wireless Carrion lol

[@zfelps]

Sabian found the right guy; I think he might use the cymbals more than the toms...and they do sound real nice.

[@andyham6094]

Zach Felps definitely. Love his cymbal work. Huge part of playing and all his random accents are so original and unique. Doesn’t sound like every other drummer in this genre. It’s busy playing but he makes it work and makes it groove somehow.

[@BlakeDahliaTV]

=D

[@JimmySahlin]

He doesn’t need toms with that feet work.

[@maximegarnier6385]

Best drummer in his style, clearly one of the best actualy and all time. He have 4 brain

[@RavensRock]

Chris Turner, an inspiration. Very Cool Sabian, I love your cymbals.

[@alessandrogambino420]

Man, his playing is stupidly amazing. His foot work never ceases to amaze me.

[@zilla82]

His feet move like hands. That's his x factor. Incredible

[@Alpengrower]

Still nobody commented about the man filming on the boat? he finally bought a tripod

[@alexanderbaguslaksono2512]

Yeah not drunk anymore

[@Rabid_Chipmunk]

This is the best comment here lol

[@andrewcolson3223]

This is why Chris is one of my favorite drummers. His fills and cymbal work are so clean and dynamic. Wish that I could play half as well as him

[@ianserrer3734]

Every time I think, man I’m getting better as a drummer, I watch this beast. Good lord the finesse

[@bravepart]

Dont compare your Chapter 4 to someone's chapter 80 he worked his ass off

[@bigskybassin9657]

His alternation on the high hat alone blows my mind.

[@andrewstorer]

I love the fact I was intrigued initially. Then full blast when I saw the sandals

[@JDWalkerDrummer]

Incredible playing as always! The production value though 😍

[@dominikromeo]

2:58 OMG🔥

[@remolanokennettea.8428]

2:58 wtf! That double bass is driving me nuts

[@zeekdavis11]

Ken Ryuu how is that even humanly possible. That lick is unreal

[@aboutconcrete]

he is LEGENDS

[@chrisworland7754]

it's incredible how independent his hands and feet are yet everything is so cohesive and played with such precision and yet it's artistic and not robotic sounding

[@kyegutierrez25]

Couldn't have picked a better drummer for this 🔥

[@jasonslabaugh5783]

The guy is a beast behind the kit, probably the most technical metal drummer today! Great job Chris

[@unikboricua]

I play Sabian, and will for life. I was wondering how two cymbals he used in this demo would sound and now I’m convinced. Gonna go pick em up Monday. Thanks Sabian, couldn’t have picked a better representative for your cymbals.

[@Goblinsack2]

The camera moving all over makes Chris look like he is doing so much more than he is. In reality, Chris is actually doing so much more than he is and the camera can't even keep up. Thanks Chris and Sabian, this is silly good.

[@ChristianRobertPeterson]

Aliens: we put the extra in extraterrestrial OAA: *Ultraterrestrial* Aliens: 😮

[@_notofthisearth]

Christian Peterson this isn’t Oceans, this is I Am Abomination. He did the drums for their new album.

[@ChristianRobertPeterson]

_notofthisearth I see! Thx mate

[@timperez7080]

The high hats tho😱

[@tristananvilcaster]

No doubt one of the best modern drummer! What a BEAST

[@mellindrums]

One of the best in the genre!

[@derekmotta6926]

This dude knows how to accent his hi hat AND play crazy double bass. Back in the day it was one or the other with most drummers. I give him a lot of credit.

[@DisorderlyConduct]

Just watched 3 minutes and 51 seconds of chris Turner being infinitely better at drumming than I'll ever be

[@klmauldin]

I love the incorporation of the splash at 1:52!

[@jonhattanrai]

What a nice set. Nice lighting, nice layout, nice drumset. Super cool!

[@g-money792]

Best drummer in metal in a long time if not ever. So technical and flowy. Groove and technicality and feel all in one. What a beast

[@marcodude]

this kit and cymbal setup sounds so sick

[@Josh_Wright]

I physically don't get how

[@williescott5439]

One of my favorite drummers of this genre! A real standout!

[@jonahfrith2041]

Nice! Always love a play through from Chris!

[@connor3086]

Chris is always killing it

[@SabianVault]

Always!

[@hardcore907]

Dear lord. I’m continually blown away by this dude. So much looser than than he used to be and hits with so much more power. I absolutely love it!

[@r3conci1e]

Rocking that Phinehas t-shirt!!! Really enjoy watching you play and definitely one of my favs right next to Matt Greiner and Luke Holland.

[@Dnll88]

Amazing! Greetings from Brazil.

[@godwings101]

Clearly one of the best metal drummers alive right now.

[@LucidAntics]

the 24 people disliking this video are the other aliens who are competing against him in different galaxies. There's no way a human being can dislike this video.

[@ivikounavi3261]

This year I discovered this guy and I'm in love for how he plays...

[@ph0kused]

ive never seen a drummer play riffs... but his fills are like riffs... so musical

[@drakausdromgatti58]

His cymbal work is so musical

[@sigitpurwa5627]

This guy surely never disappoints

[@ND-iz6dd]

Nice! Great playthrough chris!

[@GringoGoblin]

That was one of the best drum playthroughs I have ever seen

[@NeuRekrut]

The bass drum and snare sound amazing. Thanks for the vid guys!

[@jeremiegonzalez]

My boii is back with the heat! Luv yah Chris

[@Sheepaping07]

so good, amazing chops and linear, there's a lot, chops and everything, amazing

[@danielmichel6673]

Chris Turner is just insanely good my gawd

[@alexandreborges1776]

This guy is the best

[@GabyLopez530]

That splash part, I love it!!

[@fabriciogriffinoneal]

Chris Turner Brutal

[@brassman92]

Get you someone who looks at you like Chris looks at his hi hats 🤘🏼

[@asheshinfinite3766]

Oh my! These cymbals sound heavenly! With lots of punch and attack, too! And the the best drummer to showcase them! Absolutely stunning studio setup also! Sick job, Sabian! Just one small thing, could you please put up a rundown of the cymbals that are used in the videos you upload? It would be really informative and convenient for us all! Thanks! 👏👌🤘

[@bravepart]

I heard he breaks quite a few of those beefy Bois on tour. Even if he's costing Sabian a fair bit no doubt worth it. This video definitely made me want a stack and ozone crash without a doubt. Phenomenal drive from this dude to get to where he is. Congrats Chris! 🤘

[@Drizz87]

best drummer in the world!

[@grantelsventtv1016]

Agree... No one is better

[@BSeffDrumVidz]

Hard-hitting and super clean, as always! Great vid production!

[@joshoc1524]

What a weapon, I'm gonna listen to this band now for sure!

[@HakeemAlexanderMedia]

Wow. This drum cover is phenomenal! I definitely have to use this track to cover Ultraterrstrial.

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

Just brilliant!!!

[@masonchristiano]

Yes! More drun videos !! Thank you Chris you rock man ! 🙏

[@blanketofbeans]

those lights are dope.

[@Coin3103]

Remembering all theses notes must be so challenging !

[@ColtonUzumaki]

Such good posture, and still getting around the drums👍

[@tategraham4196]

He looks so stiff in the arms when playing, not much flexibility in the wrists haha.

[@dannyvaldes3441]

This is the epitome of innovation and changing tHe game

[@emanuelbaziliolibaniodesou5636]

My favorite robot. :)

[@jackregentdrums]

sick playthrough. insane video work too, damn.

[@aguspuriawan3736]

Did sabian create this robot just to do this.... They did a real great job btw....

[@FantaFuture92]

man that snare and kick sound

[@silentgas]

Was already selected the Like button even before i selected the video. dang!

[@LegitAdventurerTTV]

I wonder how many people think this is an Oceans Ate Alaska track and don't realize that it's an I Am Abomination song because of the slightly misleading title.

[@8milestreet]

Insane drumming

[@karlloseduardosouzaigino4908]

Meu Deus ,nunca vi nada igual!Muito bom!!!

[@giov182]

Robot confirmed

[@GT-lv7hq]

Awesome!!!!

[@NoName-eh6oz]

CHRIST TURNER IS ONE OF THE BEST OF ALL TIME. CHANGE MY MIND.

[@anthonyfeliciano4261]

That was INTENSE

[@diamondharald3108]

WOW!! that`s awesome!!

[@drumlifeUSA]

Very nice!

[@israelmartinez4944]

Ultraterrestrial By I Am Abomination HELLYEAAAAH! 😎

[@kyenash4268]

Great control with upper legs high seat no shoes, nice cymbals

[@imdanielgallardo]

kye nash yeah he sits super hi. Such an amazing player

[@malkhanley2921]

You can use the cymbals if you want....amazing work, love the kick pattern, no doubles!!!

[@orangeboiiiii]

this is really great!!

[@nirajtrivedi3743]

Why these cymbals continue to be the OG!

[@ManuelPieperDrums]

amazing drumming !

[@PARSEC_MT]

That is perfection

[@crowdkillproductions.]

Toontrack needs to have this guy do a midi pack

[@henrydemdem]

my favorite drum set is sabian now hahaha

[@MarcoFerlito]

Ultraterrestrial... Literally \m/

[@camaro-bk7wz]

💪😌 Best Technical Metal Drummer of 2021!!!💪👽

[@stickopter2238]

Sick!!!! Just God damn he makes my neck hurt.

[@jerrycatania7159]

Shoosh yeah!

[@samuelsean03]

🔥🔥

[@JustinKing94]

That videography tho

[@julianandreaswiggins5756]

I love Sabian Cymbals!!! #SABIANROCKS #SABIANRULES 💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

[@Brazziel_]

A Holy China deserves it's own mic. Gonna need a re-do.

[@alissonpotato5181]

android octopus playing drums.... just saying.

[@SabianVault]

definitely out-of-this-world next level playing. BEAST!

[@joelward9939]

I've been such a big fan since OAA days, but this solo stuff with guitar instrumnetal written for your songwriting is just next level. Have you thought about collabing with other musicians? A haunted shores x CT track would rip HARD.