Shannon Larkin - Straight out of line

From Godsmack's record Faceless Shannon Larkin plays straight out of line for IMV's Behind the Player DVD

[@alanwiggins8655]

Shannon made me a Godsmack fan

[@darthsteven2425]

Agreed

[@TheBengineerTV]

You can tell a great drummer not by how fast crazy they play, but by how clean and smoothly they play it. Shannon is so clean and smooth it’s almost like watching an animation. He hit every spot of every drum perfectly in the center and on time

[@augustdrums1247]

So true!

[@drsmith4806]

Man this guys awesome

[@scor440]

The Great Ginger Baker said It’s not how fast you play it’s what you say!! This drummer is saying a lot.

[@DV87777]

He's not clean at all

[@dylanrowan9469]

@@DV87777 Yea okay, go ahead and name a better drummer than Shannon Larkin AND not to mention Sully is also a Fucking animal on the drums.

[@TheSqualle34]

I could watch Shannon play all. day. long.

[@goofayoo]

Yep. Him and Morgan Rose.

[@TheSqualle34]

A0S : hell yes!

[@barakburt4099]

Shannon and Morgan are so awesome

[@barakburt4099]

And David Silveria!!!

[@mikewirth6984]

Ditto!!!!!!!

[@Drumsmadness]

One of the most underrated drummers. He's simply brilliant and a force of nature.

[@herculesbrofister265]

Cuz he's in such a shitty band. Lil wayne could play godsmack's guitar parts

[@Jellosadventures]

Up there with danny cary fo sho

[@user-dn5fs9vn1u]

Sure

[@theresadaileydailey3987]

Totally agree!!!!

[@davidneary01]

Shannon is a drummer that drummers admire. So damn tight.

[@LaurieRycher]

A fantastic drummer, not a show off, not a swollen head. Just a down to earth, good dude doing what he set out to do and he DID IT!

[@leoarsenault4998]

One of the sickest drummers on the planet! Smooth n so clean.... 🔥🤘

[@MattJones1829]

While a student at the Univ. of Maryland in 1987 or 1988, Shannon and the boys in Wrathchild played in a bar along Route 1 just off campus. Those guys put on a show that was to not be forgotten. And the most entertaining band member was...yep...Shannon! Man what a show!!!

[@shugzkeckley1006]

Remember them well ..use to party with Wrathchild back in the day

[@therealmillerman]

Was that The Paragon? Seen alot of bands there. Tommy and The Love Tribe were one of my favorites that I saw there.

[@VanAnon51]

One of my favorite drummers 🥁 and one of the greatest drummers in the world.

[@DimaGuitar]

Yes! 🔥

[@AmberlyGavin0906]

This is the kind of drumming that feeds my brain!.

[@MartyBryce]

Insane. What a musician. This isn't just a drummer. This is Art at it finest. One of my favorites songs from one of my favorite bands. Going in to a studio with an Idea and creating this. Geesh. Would have loved to been a fly on the wall watching this process when this was all coming together . Incredible.

[@rumpelpumpel7687]

maybe you already know this video, but here is shannon larkin actually explaining the songs different parts and how they all come together. Same drum kit, same clothing as in this video, so it's probably "part one - explanations" very usefull if you're a drummer and want to play the song yourself ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6TWkGWQiqqffqc --and here we are commenting on "part two - playing the song in full speed"

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

Fan boy much?

[@goblinondrums]

Lol 😂 him clapping for himself at the end 👏 this guy is a beast

[@DimidrolTravels]

29 dislikes are from Lars

[@thedog-rudog5401]

Dima Altman bahahahaha! 😂

[@andymcandy1260]

That's hilarious.....and probably true.

[@mburzzzawa]

this makes my sunday....XDDDD

[@davidinvenio3094]

LOL I was just thinking what kinda douchebags could NOT like this - your answer says it all LOL

[@davidinvenio3094]

gotta be

[@jmdrummer7]

Perfect display of hard rock drumming.

[@ecgodsmack86]

This dude Shannon is gooooooood. You can tell he actually enjoys playing you can see and feel his energy and emotion

[@TheFriiggi]

When the chorus starts... you can see how he tries to control this monster from not going out of hands... literally !

[@Phordee_Phyve.45]

My sentiments EXACTLY

[@SyzygyStardust]

Saw you in 1987 in Camp Hill with Wrathchild in a very small bar. It was even surreal back then...there was like 50 people there...great memories!

[@mikekrusz6789]

definitely a master at his craft! top 5 drummers of all time for Me!!! God Bless Shannon!!

[@MNDrummer]

Shannon is one of my favorite professional drummers. He has only gotten better with time. Best move Sully ever made was to add him to the band.

[@mmeshutoz]

Шеннон невероятный барабанщик и классный артист! Одно удовольствие наблюдать за ним! 👏👏👏

[@timothysullivan4130]

GREAT drummer!!! So smooth FANTASTIC 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@daffyshakilfur3563]

An excellent showman

[@LudwigVonSpeedking]

I used to watch him play from the side of the stage at Annie's in Cincinnati...Wratchchild America....I would just stand there dumbfounded..23 years ago. He ain't let up one bit..

[@cindywolfe7997]

One of the best drummers ever. ❤️🥢🤘

[@janicecoffman6616]

I could watch you all day, wow !

[@Frd-DmC]

Love so much this song and Shannon is amazing 🔥

[@andymcandy1260]

Just a great solid rock drummer and he is entertaining to watch as well...... a lost art on many modern drummers, the ability to entertain through their playing.

[@johngreen1683]

Been a fan of this guy since his day in Wrathchild America. Amazing talent.

[@johnjones5977]

Saw Wrathchild America on tour with Testament in 1989. Larkin kicked my ass!

[@my2cents2u]

When your jaw drops so hard it starts an earthquake. One of the great masters of our time.

[@jaknunas]

Shannon Larkin raises drumming to a whole new level of performance. Awesome.

[@edwardscomputers]

just blown away....love it!!!!!!

[@taylorkulpa9221]

Shannon is an amazing drummer. He honestly makes it look easy, in a way. Love Godsmack

[@bodycount7260]

Shannon Larkin total bad ass !

[@ronnieharp8940]

What an amazing drummer. Been a fan for a long time!

[@aryowicaksono7686]

Style, skill, power, precision... pretty much everyhing metal drummer wanted.. great work Shannon!! So inspiring

[@mattbeondi1186]

My favorite of all time👍

[@SkilledEddie]

Ray Luzier and Larkin are my favorite drummers

[@morgonemusic3372]

+SkilledEddie I always thought they had an extremely similar style!!

[@connerlangford5175]

SkilledEddie Those are my two as well

[@leonidrusinov2951]

Maybe David Silveria? Ray wasn't play on firsts Korn album.

[@chrthm27]

@Maritza Piccarillo that guy from Tool is called Danny Carey! ☺️He is in a level up, definitely one of the 10 best drummers of all time in heavy music

[@ecgodsmack86]

@@leonidrusinov2951 Silveria better

[@GregKnot666]

I’ll be honest I’ve never heard of him until I seen this drum cam, I really think this man is the most underrated drummer I’ve ever seen play

[@deborahsunflower939]

You might like Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffat also.

[@jr57257]

The beats this guy comes up with is incredible. I've been hooked on this guy's work ever since I heard Wrathchild America's 3-D album.

[@muuriciodegollada3870]

So good omg

[@Gr3ggyBoy66.]

First time I seen him play solo like this. Such energy.

[@peseofoia]

He’s fuckn amazing 🤩 I love his energy . Rock on 🤘

[@demonspoo]

All sizes of drummers this guy hits hard love it

[@MrBrocke77]

Arms and drumsticks flying all over the place, love it!!! shannon is the man :)

[@mahinmahade8865]

This video never turns old. Love from Bangladesh.

[@bucho99980]

Big FAN HERE 💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jankojankovic384]

Ever since I first heard the song, I'm amazed of Larkin's drumming on it. It just sounds like one of those songs that are super-fun to play - having this awesome groove and intricate at the same time. Look at the man go - like watching fuse burning slowly to a stick of TNT before every chorus!

[@matthewwolf2054]

Top 3 of my favorite drummers.

[@jimwillen6555]

That boy is a banger on the kit!!!! Effortlessl

[@PJShu]

Just awe inspiring! He cracks me up though. After pounding the hell out of the drums, he very calmly lays his sticks down and give a nice golf clap. 😂 classic! Shannon, you are absolutely awesome

[@banshee01ful]

Just every note is just perfect.......Amazing!!!!!!

[@diocletiandondarrion7102]

Such an amazing drummer. His style is just so smooth

[@russellorr9206]

Drummers are such amazing creatures.. unreal how they do all that rythem

[@Brzo1983]

Jesteś ZAJEBISTY . POZDRO FROM POLAND :)

[@pasqualz]

Saw him playing in Wrathchild America around 89 or 90 at The Chance in Poughkeepsie NY! I think they opened for Annihilator. Great show at a great venue!

[@2jazzyjeffer]

Still killin' it on Jan. 31st, 2021..

[@timmarcinek8005]

awesome one of my favorite drummers just saw them in atlanta

[@dossman6]

his pocket and groove is insane

[@WilsonEatsASMR]

I remember him in Baltimore when he was around 16 playing with Wrathchild. He was almost this good then .

[@fletchlives4763]

That was absolutely amazing

[@MrZeek83]

How did I get here, you ask? I was reading an article about Chris Adler, drummer for Lamb of God, and Adler said that Larkin was one of his biggest inspirations so I had to come check him out!! And yeah this dude IS awesome!

[@snoopycrc]

just incredible

[@davidinvenio3094]

THANK YOU poster - this is just awesome, love watching Shannon

[@bstringbender]

Love that kit set up 🙃

[@MrDrums76]

I have always loved his playing since I first heard him in 1989. If you don't have the wrathchild America cd's then go get them,they are outta print now but you can still find them on ebay and amazon. You will be blown away by his drumming on those albums.

[@thomasfarmer1730]

This drummer from Wrathchild America rocks 🤘

[@bethwilgis6991]

That little clap at the end 😆

[@leeisenberg]

So Awesome. Thanks for sharing. - take care

[@evilelf5967]

For such a diminutive guy,shannon packs power and chops galore,totally underestimated in my opinion.

[@stevealicea205]

Dang I love his drumming... saw Godsmack only three times and they hit it out of the park... can't wait to see them again and watch Shannon play... take care sir and God Bless!

[@breakonthru7900]

Wow , I don't have any words , f.. kin guy is from another planet

[@williamboyle8918]

This is all so lovely. But I saw him in my hometown souls of zero. He's always been such a badass!

[@t.sewell1513]

Excellent!

[@SurfZep]

The. Greatest.

[@motorhead1964]

incredible...fun to watch shannon during videos. adrenaline meets goosebumps

[@Zybezane]

I love how he claps for himself in a way that he's also the audience.

[@blakecogburn309]

Larkin has the power and accuracy, Silveria has the groove and creativity. What kind of drumming monster would we get if we combined those two legends

[@Spiral534]

Morgan Rose. Shannon, Morgan, and Ray Luzier are 3 of my favorite great, yet also entertaining drummers.

[@davena4Jesus]

Shannon you and you alone are my inspiration

[@chip9832]

Yea I saw him live at Arizona 2019 bike fest ,plus that dual jam with sully omg bad ass .

[@user-fj6qq2vm7c]

Shannon is my favorite drummer. So smooth, clean could watch him play for days lol

[@2jazzyjeffer]

A very tame Larkin. Best I've ever seen live.. many times.

[@metalfan210]

Badass fills I love this song 🤘thanks for posting

[@nicodico74]

2023 still here.... 💪🏻💪🏻🔝🔝

[@Annie.are.you.ok.]

2024

[@italiacameron]

Saw them play the Commodore once in 2003....i literally couldn't take my eyes off Shannon's playing....best drummer i've ever seen live. Kinda reminds me of a real-life Animal muppet...

[@fabiannorth7835]

I love watching this.

[@OTC_Chainsaw]

Великолепная крутейшейшая партия, ахеренно круто сыгранно! 🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍

[@AvengedKillers]

Second of my favourite drummers.He is great.

[@mikemagruder9589]

That’s true artistry right there. Unbelievable 👏👏👏👍👍👍🙌🙌🙌

[@williamcreaganiii1793]

I like how the rest of the music is muted somewhat to accentuate the drums Powerful and Impressive Much respect

[@MULTIRKvideos]

I love this guy!

[@thesaint9276]

I wish all drummers did it like this! Put you nuts in it boys!

[@lbc9762]

Amazing !!!👏👏👏👏

[@chrisneal98]

Perfect!

[@ondzin]

one of the best drummers. one of the best drum tracks. ever.

[@GAJMx26]

he is awesomee!!!!!!

[@papabear3241]

got a lot of my style and inspiration from this man. a true master of the art.

[@cliffordcurtiss541]

Absolutely 💯% awesome 👌

[@jasblick9984]

Absolutely amazing drummer

[@ecaravello]

A lot of Bozzio in his playing, performance, and style. Fantastic.

[@jaychase024]

That was wonderful.