Signs Of The Swarm - Nightcrawler - Drum Cover

You guys asked for it, and i made it for you guys, i don’t lie to you guys when i say this, but this was probably the most challenging song i’ve done so far. I had to step up my double pedal game and i’m glad i did learn this song because i really forced my right foot to swiwel and that really worked out great!
However do i hope you guys will like this one, i had a blast recording it and i really felt the ”slam” in this one haha! If you did make sure to like and subscribe, that would really make my day!
Mixed by Douglas Hammarstam, hook him up if you need a great mix!
as always is this a one-take recording.
List of my gear:
Drumkit: Pearl MMC (Master Maple complete) In Caviar Black finish
*8x7
*10x7
*12x8
*16x4
*22x18
Evans Drumheads
*EC2S Clear top heads on toms and Evans resonant glass on rack toms and Evans EC2s resonant on the floor tom
Evans Hybrid 13" and Evans Hazy 300 on the snare.
The snare is a Adam Björk 13x7 Maple/Beech custom.
Cymbals Left to right:
Sabian AAX mini chinese 17"
Sabian HHX Evolution hats 14"
Sabian AAX-Xplosion crash 18"
Lp Bell 9"
Zildjian AAX Splash 8"
Sabian AAX Splash 10"
Sabian AAX-Xplosion crash 19"
Sabian HH Radia Cup Chime 7"
Sabian AAX Stage Hats 14"
Sabian HH Powerbell Ride 22"
Sabian AAX Holy china 21"
Sabian AAX Holy china 19 and a Meinl Trash china 19 (Stack)
Cameras:
Gopro 3 Black
Gopro 4 Silver
Gopro 5
Canon 600D
Recording Gear:
Presonus AudioBox 1818 VSL Interface (8 channels)
Presonus D8 Interface (8 channels)
Old Behringer mixer (6 channels)
Drum microphones: AKG Drum Set Session I
Roland TM-2 Modul and Roland RT-30K triggmic.
DAW: Studio One 2 PRO
Macbook Pro 2014
Hardware:
Pearl Icon Rack DR503C
PCX100 and PCX200 Clamps
Pearl CH-930 and CH-1030B Cymbal Boom Arms
Pearl D-2500BR Drum Throne
Meinl Laptop Stand.
In-ears: 64-Audio A4

[@silenc9]

YES MAN , MORE SIGNS OF THE SWARM PLES LOVE U

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks man, i'll think about it! Glad you liked it!

[@silenc9]

@@KholmDrums Dina fötter e helt Galna, har lirat denna flera gånger men har aldrig satt varenda double pedal del sådär som du gör. Blir bättre o bättre på swivel men måste jobba lite till. Men det skulle va jävligt coolt med mer Signs of the swarm och kanske within destruction om du blir mer intresserad av Slam haha

[@KholmDrums]

Hehe tack så mycket! Min swiwel teknik i höger fot utvecklaes något enormt under tiden jag lärda mig denna. Får nog ta en liten paus ifrån denna musik, kan vara rätt stressigt att öva in en sån här låt, även fast man blir väldigt nöjd i slutändan hehe. Within destruction lyssnar jag en hel del på, men deras musik är väl till mestadels över 300bpm och det fixar ja inte tyvärr haha!

[@silenc9]

@@KholmDrums Jo, WD:s låtar e riktigt snabba.. Men låtar som Self Hatred och An Unforeseeable Anomaly hade varit coolt att se

[@KholmDrums]

Silenc9 Absolut, dem är väl "något" lättare, får se vad som blir här näst!

[@Bentfrombeyond]

I don't know why, but I love how this band uses the bell of that ride cymbal to accentuate and accent really heavy parts of songs, it always surprises me how small touches like that really add to the experience.

[@jamisonandrewmanhorvaththe1124]

@Thatman Ant most likely referring to 4:00.

[@lightningman212xd6]

@Thatman Ant 1:16 Edit: just an example

[@barangaykupl8467]

OMFG! Full volume at home and the kicks are killer.

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy it! Hope the speakers goes up to 11 ;)

[@Tattootin]

Dude I’ve been here since like 4K subs and I can tell you it’s only gotten better! How, you’ve started adding soooo many sick little additions and additives!!! The stick twirling in between strokes fuckin inhuman! This song was sooo crisply!!! Amazing mate. Love the dedication. So refreshing. And your accent is very awesome! I’m from Chicago, and my favorite character EVER, is the Swedish chef from the muppets! Look him up. You’ll get a crack outta him!

[@KholmDrums]

attic Slabs Hahaha thank you so much buddy for all the nice words! I really appreciate it! Yeah the chef is for sure a classic characther!

[@Aldalikable]

Concentrated perfection! Maaaan, you are truly a beast! Maybe some Aborted song next time? :-)

[@KholmDrums]

Yeah my focus was att 110% for this one haha! Thank you so freaking much man, i'll think about it! Aborted is a awesome band!

[@hamilkarbarkas8711]

Maybe some benighted... Reptilian

[@alyjohnson1565]

damn you were sweating by the end of that! difficult piece, exceptional performance! subscribe

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so much!

[@joshuaturner8559]

Fucking great!! Audio was clear and everything mixed well. Idk who the fuck gave this a dislike

[@thebuckethatguy]

Love this song! Signs of the Swarm is one of the greatest Deathcore bands!

[@tdogg1281]

Damn I missed this one when you did it. Dude you totally killed it. Tough song too. Amazing drummer.

[@MrBaTaCo18]

This is probably your best cover. Simply amazing.

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so much man, i really improved my playing after i learned this one! Especially my feets!

[@visionmauto]

Absolute decimation dude. Holy shit!

[@ChateauJuice]

Jesus fuck. That ending. You're going places man!

[@adahbombdon1512]

I watched an old video from a few years ago of you playing Surfacing by Slipknot. You’ve been practicing an awful lot I see. Technique has improved dramatically. You’re killin it bro keep it up.

[@TheOratane]

too fuggin sick man, it gets better the more you watch your performance, thanks for being epic bro

[@KholmDrums]

Joshua Griffin Thanks a ton buddy, i really appreciate it!

[@metalrob1537]

I don’t understand how there are any thumb downs to any of your videos?!! You are amazing ! Flawless!

[@Paulhnkc]

This is one of those songs that is so clear you don’t need the lyrics. Nice job!

[@KholmDrums]

Paulhnkc Oh yeah, thanks buddy!

[@Skarekrow570]

Insane accuracy bro, you murdered this cover! #subscribedinstantly

[@JimmyPinoDrums]

Literally flawless dude! I’m so proud! Fuck yeeeeahhh!! \m/

[@MarcelGieseColorist]

And again sick drum mix my friend! 😈🤟🏽 Absolutely broutal and awesome performance!

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks Marcel! Douglas knows how to mix my kit very well!

[@5Palak]

Those who disliked this massive cover are gonna have Nightmares of a Crawler. Bomb cover brother. Greetings from India \,,/

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so much man!

[@Hell5762]

Guess who killed it again? Awesome job man!

[@KholmDrums]

Thaaanks buddy! Happy to hear that!

[@davebone8207]

shit yeah man amazing job mate. You killed it as usual.

[@KholmDrums]

david bone Thaaanks David!

[@gaizkaroblesmadurga6255]

As always, impressive stuff. 10/10

[@melomandrumspassion3959]

lol that singer. Another good one Adam. Awesome !

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you!

[@Serpents1600]

Dude you are fucking insane man! Love this 🤘

[@cuttrogue]

This was sick! You nailed it. Awesome drum cover!

[@KholmDrums]

NaturalBB Thank you! I'm glad you think so!

[@Boymentation1994]

Beast! Good work.

[@KholmDrums]

Thaaanks Andrew!

[@angshumanmaguire9217]

plisss cesspool of ignorance... plisss I love your skills man...... and I'm sure u will nail it...

[@frighteningsunlight]

It's really good!

[@KholmDrums]

Costya Sladkov Thaaanks!

[@ThrashMoshpirit]

Verrrrrrgacion mijo. BIG HUGS from Venezuela!

[@smt6858]

Please do failed breed!! That would be so awesome!!!!!

[@silenc9]

YES

[@gearhead4005]

From 4:02 to the end is craziest fucking double bass I've ever heard.. holy shit bro!!

[@KholmDrums]

Thaaanks a ton man!

[@JIDalton963]

This is fucking awesome

[@zachtinglan9058]

Holy shit this is so good

[@gingerjay6483]

You should have way more subs... Truely amazing bro!!

[@KholmDrums]

Jason Grieb Thank you so much Jason!

[@iliachubov3429]

Pls can u do Slaughter to Prevail - Chronic Slaughter cover. It will be my destiny to wait until u will do it) ur the beast

[@KholmDrums]

I really liked their song Hell... I will think about it!

[@iliachubov3429]

That will be amazing man! All the covers u do I have downloaded on my phone to listen them with quality drum sound)

[@KholmDrums]

Ohh really? Hahah nice man!

[@jeffbell4434]

Nuh uh dude. You did not flawlessly cover my favorite SOTS song. Oh wait.... You did.

[@soulstatic]

Within destrution too!

[@KholmDrums]

That would be cool but their songs is way over my limit sorry.. The songs are waaay to fast haha!

[@kubamarciniak6234]

their debut isnt that fast yet drumming is amazing. You should try it

[@brettcourts3385]

immediately liked and subscribed....

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks Brett! I really appreciate that!

[@项浩程]

very nice

[@goobingtons]

Should do CJ's new song with Lorna Shore

[@KholmDrums]

I think it's fun that a lof of guys have wanted me to do a SOTS cover and 5 minutes after it's up do people wants another cover immediately haha! Thanks for watching buddy, i'll think about it!

[@goobingtons]

Adam Björk yeah i know its kinda greedy. All your covers are spectacular and we just wanna see more I guess haha.

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks man! I'll start working on a new cover soon then, but first to i need some rest haha!

[@tomsolstol1687]

Must be quite tiring to work on these extremely challenging insane songs for a long time, actually get everything right on recording, editing, mastering, everything. Then when releasing this masterwork you've worked on for ages, you just get "Please do more", effectively 'start over'. I hope you can take that, Adam, since despite our questionable way of showing it, we love what you do, we appreciate it greatly, we love the astounding drumming clips you just keep putting out. Thank you Adam! Gotten great joy out of watching and listening to your clips for the past years. Much love!

[@janssenpangilinan944]

Im a fan from Philippines! I hope you get here and do a drum clinic for us 💞

[@TylerNOS386277]

There's 665 Likes for this video, and I really wanna hit that like button; but I'm a Christian. What do yall think I should do??

[@augustkilledoctobernjofficial]

You ain't a christian listening to this.

[@TylerNOS386277]

@@augustkilledoctobernjofficial I am, and I finally could hit that like button. Thanks for reminding me of this video homie.

[@BurnTheNuance]

@@TylerNOS386277 Well, you're not a very good Christian then.

[@jessfreeman3272]

BurnTheNuance you know what you just said probably tops the list for the most stupid and idiotic comments I’ve ever seen on KZbin. How can he not be a Christian and listen to music he likes. Tell me that. I want to know how he is not a Christian by listening to this. What else would he be? Atheist?

[@nocturnal6129]

Lies

[@mulle171]

Awesome man- try out some lorna shore maybe next time 😄

[@johnnygotgrowls]

Fuckin SHRED

[@lean_akin0]

Que bestia este tipo

[@tallturtle5047]

You weren't lying to me😂😂

[@KholmDrums]

It was for sure a hard song to learn haha!

[@vvatchnlearnk3555]

Heaviest signs song imo

[@matthewmullins6970]

The final phase from sots!

[@games-onrick9964]

Great energy and an awesome drum performance. Ever considered an Infant Annihilator playthrough?? You do the gravity blast so well. Great vid 👍🏼

[@JM-yv8xs]

You are a fucking madman, good stuff!

[@thyart8965]

damn that was fucking sick, man

[@SouravendraKrishnaDeb]

hooly SHIT this is one of my fav songs. Really tough to maintain control on the pedals, lol can't even dream of nailing it rn. Great job man!

[@wette66xx81]

OMGGG FUCKING FINALLY I FUCKING CAN DIE NOW!

[@thomasgaither7833]

Subscribed dude. Ur amazing

[@Nomad_OG]

4:10 I would have expected heel toe, well done.

[@KholmDrums]

NomadPootie I get you! I think the swiwel looks more action and i can't do double strokes haha!

[@Nomad_OG]

everyone loves a good swivel

[@DiePixelkrieger]

Honestly though, how fast is that part ?

[@Nomad_OG]

DiePixelkrieger same speed as the rest of the song, just split up into a different signature making it sound faster :D

[@bastiangoelz]

Adam i don‘t knowe what to say. You are the drummer who motivated me to practice deathcore drums and with every cover i got more motivated. But that one is the best deathcore cover ive ever saw and bro. You deserve more popularity. Keep on going you can get the best deathcore drummer of your time 🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@KholmDrums]

Old Shredderhand Oh Thank you so freaking much man! I really appreciate that!!

[@simon96pereira73]

Sots yeahhhhh.

[@KholmDrums]

Yepp! Tanks for watching!

[@FriendlyMxdder]

what pedals are you using? axis or ck?

[@KholmDrums]

Czarcie Kopyto pedals!

[@eln.i.n.olaboy8736]

You play the songs better than the drummers. For real not kidding. I rather watch you play the song one take then hear a album one way and then the drummers cant play what they record. Your are one of those rare good drummers. Keep it up I love your content.

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks a ton! This song ain't easy to play and i feel there are a big different from playing it in the studio alone than live for people, i have my days when it goes great, while some days being on tour can be rough, everything from bad sleep to not eating well and so one haha! Once again thanks for the nice words buddy, it makes me really happy to hear that!

[@eln.i.n.olaboy8736]

@@KholmDrums I got you man keep up the good work I want to see more to come.

[@skip.7413]

Perfect!! 👍🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@KholmDrums]

Thaaanks!

[@halseyballistic]

Holy fuckin shit, Bro! That's was absolutely mind blowing to watch!

[@Kangugi]

cover song from the hopewell furnance pls.

[@PatykGMD]

CJ🤘 Jimmy👍 Adam👌

[@djentyboi6878]

Great vid. Looks like it was difficult, especially towards the end (you face) I would like some more signs of the swarm if you’d like. 👍🏻

[@KholmDrums]

It sure was a challenge and we will see about that! Thanks for watching!

[@JoshuaDinoMartin]

HOLY SHIT.

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks for watching Josh!

[@snowbtf]

Fucking christ dude, serious quality content right here. Hate to make another request but "This is Hell" by Lorna Shore?

[@cooliocaptin517]

I sent this to Jimmy. Awesome job! Love your covers!

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so much man, glad you liked it!

[@samwatson6644]

Do u no any blink 182? Just kiddin dude. That was fucking insane. Cheers!

[@sadtree8871]

Jesus fucking christ dude.... Never stop with the single strokes on the kick, they're fucking sick

[@furcoat9458]

Dude i actually cannot get over how much youve grown since i first started watching you from your first chelsea grin cover. Keep up that slamming shit. I started learning swivel a few months ago as well, you pull it off damn smoothly. Wish i could like the video more than once. Even ended up on Jimmy's IG page :)

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so much man! While learning this song did i really stepped up my Swiwel! I know that's just awesome!

[@RKDrums]

One of the most listened metal song ever!

[@someone.2070]

Umm... u sure?

[@vladmihalca6402]

@@someone.2070 sure

[@AllCopsAreBigchungus]

I’d agree at least for me

[@calloused3841]

dude you RIPPED this song apart. fuckin' sick

[@calloused3841]

i meant that in a good way

[@KholmDrums]

@@calloused3841 Thaanks buddy! Really appreciate it!

[@Sweezzie]

Man you are a God on the drums. 💪🏻👍🏻

[@KholmDrums]

MUSIC FOR LIFE Thaaanks man! Really appreciate it!

[@Sweezzie]

Not problem. I looked at other Videos of you and you are fucking amazing. I will subscribe your channel.

[@ernesttandoh5174]

This dude is a drum god

[@evertonluiz3217]

A vocalist is the same of Disfiguring the Godess? Sorry my english

[@ivanb65]

Can you make a cover of furnace of hate by thy art is murder!! Pleasssseeeee!!!!

[@ryancordaro676]

You should cover the hopewell furnace song

[@rorymcintosh1592]

Fucking sick dude! Major style points !

[@Yeetuss]

Brother, that was incredible, you are a monster!!! If you can play this , I believe you can play The Son of Misery 😉😉😉

[@KholmDrums]

Maybe i can do it now haha... I'll think about it, it's for sure a great song!

[@BalintNemessanyi]

please do some Shadow of Intent! I would love that!

[@tonytriggersasmr]

ridiculously amazing holy crap!!

[@KholmDrums]

Thaaanks Tony!

[@lukacvorak3350]

Absolute machine bro! Fuckin wicked well done

[@grantpeterson2987]

You killed it once again. I really enjoyed the Slaughter-Hell cover you did. Bad ass! You think you'll do a cover of the latest song, Agony? Only reason I ask is I seen he plays with his drum sticks backwards

[@KholmDrums]

grant peterson Thanks man! This cover is much older than the Hell cover though! I have so much other covers i want to do now so i’m not sure, yeah I’ve seen that he does that, some drummers like it that way since you have a different rebound of the stick because of the weight shift!

[@smt6858]

Do guided into serenity!!! That would be even sicker!!!!!!!!

[@ChimichangaGuy]

There's the AA power bell you sent me a pic of. DAMN that thing is mean

[@KholmDrums]

exactly! I'm more for the HH overall but this one was just perfect for this song, the bell sounds much more huge hehe, it's not as controlled for blastbeats though..!

[@ChimichangaGuy]

@@KholmDrums yeah I figured the dark tone of the HH makes it more controllable in heavy riding patterns. The bell off the AA is much more cutting

[@KholmDrums]

Chimichanga Guy 100% right, the brilliant power Bell ride cymbals really has great tone, But the HH has great stick definition and controll, but since Jimmy in SOTS has a Meinl Classic custom extreme 20 ride on this recording did i thought the AA would be cool for this cover!

[@samuelbassani1845]

Holy shit. I can't even think how to describe in words how tight you are. Just... holy shit

[@KholmDrums]

Thank you so much Samuel! Really glad to hear that!

[@ЖеняНиколаев-ф8ж]

Ебать ты ебашишь!!! Желаю успехов тебе:3

[@thomasfield8543]

Your swivel will make any drummer blush.

[@vuhku69]

You are FUCKING amazing.

[@josch_drummer5129]

Playing this song with this sounds at an school graduation... The reaction would be funny 😂 By the way one of my favs on your Channel! And one of my fav songs

[@KholmDrums]

Hahah that would be sick, thank you so much bud! I really appreciate it!

[@InfinityBassCannon]

This is sick! You really stepped it up with this cover

[@KholmDrums]

Thanks man, i sure did hahah!

[@MrGoga999]

По-моему это лучший кавер который я когда-либо видел

[@Alienminded]

Damn those slide technique

[@josch_drummer5129]

I realized that you discription says you have a 16 by 4 floortom lol. maybe you can fix this to 14 i think

[@KholmDrums]

Hahaha custom... ;)

[@evgenykholodov9924]

DAMN I MEAN.. YOU PLAY WITH THE PRECISION OF A COMPUTER BUT THE SOUL OF A HUMAN. THIS IS SERIOUSLY INSANE. JUST REALIZED IM IN CAPS BUT TOO LAZY TO CHANGE

[@KholmDrums]

Hahahaha thanks a ton buddy!

[@KirkWilson86]

Who would dislike this video? If you don't like it, don't watch it. Adam is worthy of all the likes!

[@KholmDrums]

Word! Thank you!

[@dilshanranasingha8415]

Please do embedded in fear cover.. 🤘🤘😈😈

[@wesleyweslington9403]

was the fastest bass drum parts single stroke or double stroke foot technique? very curious, just got started using triggers with an acoustic kit

[@KholmDrums]

Wesley Weslington the one that fits you the most!

[@mailyswuilmot2260]

JUST MAGNIFIQUE but The MÉTAL musique is no DEAD because just is THE papy love music💪 thanks for YOU.😈🤘🤘🤘🐘on THE memory musique JUST MAGNIFIQUE LOVE in 7years/.. AND 57++😍😄thanks YOU réponse in french possible😃

[@matirodriguez1045]

pls do Final Phase by SOTS!!