Sleep Token - The Summoning - Full Drum Cover! Age 9

[@pirateking8960]

The real question is why hasn't DRUMEO got Caleb on yet?

[@barr054]

please, that would be sick! we need a "caleb hears xxx for the first time"

[@Стараягвардия-ж1х]

Yes!

[@JoeyRam.]

Because he needs to explain in detail and somehow teach his techniques.

[@diff3r3nt92]

TRUE, blast this comment so @drumeo notices!!!!!!!

[@nicholaskasper6468]

No shit!! I love it!

[@-marconiac-2681]

Me - a 30 year old drummer - crying, because a 9 year old is kickin my ass! :D Keep on rocking ,lil bro!

[@Papa_Scruffs]

Same! This kid rocks!

[@allenlong5579]

here ya same here 1980's and 90's rock been playing for 40yrs. he kick me at his age at 3 or 4 yrs old

[@ericlucci2829]

solo kinda made my eyes water watching him go so hard and have so much fun haha.

[@PositivelyPessimistic42]

Before the internet. We wouldn’t have to see these types of videos. Meaning, you’d still be super confident of your drumming. Either way, kid kicks ass

[@ericlucci2829]

@@PositivelyPessimistic42 but we do have the internet and here we are lol

[@chaoswizard1782]

And here Ladies and Gentlemen, you see the multiple times "best metal drummer of the year" winner of the future. Bow down

[@stephan-by8lt]

That smile at 05:06 after that solo-section before kills me haha!

[@juliansnijders598]

Gloryhammer pfp 🗿

[@ReignOffshoreNW]

The world is yours kid! You had me at Sleep Token. Big fan of this band but a huge fan of you! I look forward to seeing what headliner band you end up in! Keep it up. ❤

[@7byrdshell12]

Absolutely

[@DeathColdBeer]

das whats up! A true seplutura Soulfly fan here....to the most high! Soulfly!

[@abbeyschuyler5800]

Petition for II to let him play this live. Great job, man!!

[@seembou]

he needs a mask :) but I absolutely agree he deserves it

[@tehgurl]

Yaaaaaaaaaas!!!!!!

[@jessicaturner2890]

Is there any way to tag Sleep Token so they see this?

[@jakeallis]

@@jessicaturner2890im sure they have, the tour manager/drum tech Sam posted it to his instagram story which is what brought me here

[@AaronP220]

YASSSSS!!!!

[@DeathColdBeer]

yo? my brother? wow. someone get this man a beer? oh crap hes 9? someone get this man a soda!!!!! anything he desires....lets go! Worship!

[@DeathColdBeer]

we love you more young man. Thank you.

[@KateWandless]

Get him a shandy…

[@DeathColdBeer]

@@KateWandless "shandygaff" and could be made with any non-alcoholic beverage.

[@DeathColdBeer]

to be entirely honest with you...i had to look this up lol. my young brother sooo skilled? im floored.

[@zapz2101]

Let’s go worship????

[@hezz1213]

II is a phenomenal drummer. Seeing a 9 year old pull off this cover is beyond impressive. 😳

[@jjcvk]

it is absolutely b a f f l i n g watching a NINE YEAR OLD pull this off so well... NINE.

[@thesupernad]

The way he blindly backhands that cymbal behind him on the right with such confidence is goosebump fuel!

[@VoidR]

I've heard people call Caleb talented, gifted and even lucky among other things but the plain truth is: This guy is more dedicated to the craft than 98% of us. You simply don't get that good without putting in the work. The Sleep Token guy blew my mind. Caleb now has me looking out my window checking for rips in space-time.

[@mikeg3950]

Agreed wholly, but writing a piece like this and covering it are in two different worlds. Time will tell if he’s got the creative fire in him or not. So far I’ve only seen mind blowing covers and that’s fine. He doesn’t even have put hair yet

[@michaelmalcom1657]

Love that dude!

[@Michael-yf9ew]

Wish I had an instrument or started learning music before I had bills lol

[@michaelmalcom1657]

Just noticed we're all Michael's. Lol

[@IDKwhatmyhandleshouldbe55]

He does put in the work but he’s still talented and gifted but just because your talented and or gifted doesn’t mean you don’t have to put in the work

[@EW-66]

This kid is ridiculous. Age 9. Holy fucking shit. I’ve seen a lot of his videos. He is excellent. No gimmick here. He was born to play drums. So awesome.

[@hendew]

I would love to see II reaction to this. Great job Caleb. Nailed it.

[@Lodgiefitness]

He commented on Caleb's Insta post

[@ChrisPrinceIff]

I rarely comment on anything. But as a father myself I gotta tell you two things: 1. i was smiling 99% through it 2. the snare is living rent free in my head This groove, punch, timing is something else not only for a 9 year old but also anyone serious about music. Most important you seem to have a LOT of fun. If I wish one thing stay with you it’s keep having fun.

[@molagbal11]

How to be famous before you are famous? By practicing and actually doing something and not whining on tiktok and stuff like that. This is talent immaculate

[@Big_E85]

Drummers are already freaks and now we got 9 year olds just slaying shit like they’re gods. Mad respect to you little dude. You nailed it!

[@bretthibble2296]

The ghost notes, the China cymbal chokes, the fills, and the solo part. Gawd blimey

[@AngelicEnigma]

The live solo! This lad has discovered how to use the distance between zero and one to his advantage. A very bright future awaits

[@destroyerofdreams42069]

what does that even mean

[@florentmartiniere]

I'm intrigued too

[@AlightingOnAir]

@@destroyerofdreams42069 My guess is he's referring to Jojo Mayer's Ted Talk: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4Owh4WCnaasnrM&ab_channel=AlastairErrett

[@AlightingOnAir]

@@florentmartiniere I think he's referring to Jojo Mayer's Ted Talk: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4Owh4WCnaasnrM&ab_channel=AlastairErrett

[@JacobJohnson-sq9kh]

​@destroyerofdreams42069 watch jojo mayers between zero and one video. Surprised i got the reference but its absolutely worth a watch. I think about it all the time and can hear the difference in electeonic or over produced music.

[@mikeg3950]

This kids got a clear path in life and a very bright future. Stay focused, clean and dedicated and he will be in the world’s biggest spotlight someday. Guaranteed.

[@thrashtoad6956]

He doesn't only have talent, he doesn't only have chops but he also hast TASTE!!! Seriously, this kid is going places. Sleep Token has one of the most challenging drums I've heard and you KILLED IT!!! At the beginning of the video I thought "there's no way he does the solo" AND THEN HE DID THE SOLO!!! Incredible. Keep killing it little dude

[@ryanford5320]

Ikr...I was like no way!!!!

[@michaelgiaquinto3295]

And before he ever attempted that or any Sleep Token song, he has done a couple of dream theater, which is also extremely difficult drumming Michael , Portnoy and Mike Mangini are no joke

[@thrashtoad6956]

I've known this kid rips but that's just too far. Holy smokes. He's 15 years ahead of me in skill. Amazing

[@da1ewok]

The control and pocket feel is so strong with this kid its silly.

[@wwmusicman1]

Jesus Christ!! I love this so much. In my late 20’s I used to get kind of jealous over the fact that kids growing up after me had access to KZbin where endless hours of free music instruction could be found on demand. Growing up poor with a natural “talent” but parent/family had no money for lessons and few “mentors” or teachers, all had to be learned by ear or in very technical practice booklets or cd’s. It made it so hard to get to such a high level of playing at such a young age. Now, I stopped being a bitch about it and realized that kids like this are taking the game to new levels and beyond so quickly-music will be forever changed for the better. The idea that every style and technique from all over the world is now clashing and evolving together into more than we could ever imagine is making me optimistic. Thank you young ones, for showing an older person that there is so much hope for this art form and for future generations to come.

[@georgesos]

65 year old "drummer" wishes you happiness and fulfillment in your music career (that promises to be really successful). I cant wait to listen to your own music compositions. The future looks hopeful with young musicians like yourself. Bravo my man!

[@DeathColdBeer]

love you man....i did not know what to say on this...i just went went my gut....Impressive!

[@prouzakmx]

Respect man, this comment is awesome

[@GM-vy1wy]

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is the potential of children who don't stare at their phones for 8 hours a day. Absolutely amazing 👏

[@DeathColdBeer]

this right here comment needs more love and respect for it is the love we share ....hugs all around from me.

[@jamescrock62]

What about the many generations who never had cell phones? Hippies still happened, goth, punk, grunge. Sometimes people succeed in other ways, not just by being some prodigy.

[@kimwang8215]

Well, although I also think that children are having way too much screen time these days, that issue is not connected to the displayed talent here. It's just a one in hundred years prodigiy-child here humbly showing what's happening if you nurture a god given gift with hard work.

[@gatchpaints]

You mean the potential of children who have a drum kit available to play on. Quit tearing down other children to lift others up. It's an ugly trait.

[@8180634]

As someone who grew up well before cell phones were invented, I'm fairly certain that I was not this coordinated at 9 yrs old. But I agree with your general point that kids get too much screen time these days.

[@Carlos18731]

I can't wait to see what band this kid ends up being in. A real legend in the making!

[@yr.fave.daydream]

im a 16 yr old avid sleep token listener, and a musician myself, and let me tell you my jaw DROPPED. THATS INSANE!!! SO much talent and SO much passion, I love this so so much. great job little man!!!

[@TheDimpledDarling2023]

The little smile he does is so awesome! He KNOWS he’s killing it, and you absolutely nailed the solo in this song…making ii proud dude! Way to go Caleb!! You’re seriously talented, and you should be crazy proud 👏👏👏👏👏

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

After I picked up my jaw off the ground I found myself just smiling the whole time witnessing hum play! The kid is a prodigy no doubt!

[@RealTroyE23]

Amazing talent and Im so happy to see II's influence on the next generation of drummers already taking place! Worship!

[@brandancygan1657]

This boy right here is phenomenal. He’s a major inspiration and he reminds me so much of when I was a kid and already learning and playing all different metal songs and being able to play them at a really young age. Stick with them drums. You rock dude!🤘

[@joyjoyz778]

HE DID THE SOLO! OMG 🙆‍♀️ WOW! 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@craigzilla100]

How can a 9 year old possess such raw talent? Obviously there are years of practice here.. but you can't deny the talent is OFF THE CHARTS.

[@shredenvain7]

Dude this song has so many little weird odds and ends in it and you absolutely nailed it.

[@TheDarkllord666]

Outstanding, keep up the good work, Caleb.

[@PneumaNoose]

Little dude, I’m a 39 y/o grown woman and I just started learning the drums. I wanna be like you when I grow up 😭🙌🏻

[@elemntmusic]

This kid is an absolute prodigy.

[@ssamhallett]

Caleb you absolute legend mate, this is unreal dude! Only 9 years old and you’re ripping around the kit this hard with amazing feel and style. Big up yourself dude! Huge grin whilst watching this. Crazy

[@shanedelgado666]

Wonder what it's like to know you already have the talent to have a very high level career, if you so desire, at 9 years old? Bravo young man and parents for obviously encouraging his talents. Astounding, indeed.

[@skiper312]

Caleb, you are by far one of the most musically talented people I have ever seen. Period, not youngest, period. But especially to have mastered such advanced drum mechanics at your age, and I do mean mastered. You don’t just know them, you have mastered them. Your rhythm looks so effortless and you have such a passion in your playing. It’s awesome to see and I can’t wait to witness how far your musical career will take you. You definitely could be one of the greats one day. And good job mom and dad! A kids talent is ALMOST worthless if they don’t have good parents/mentors to pour into and guide them. Love that I’ve discovered your channel this past week!

[@mhatton1000]

I love when it’s so clear cut what a person was put on this earth to do. I’m genuinely excited to see you drum for the rest of my life 🤘

[@MrMeshopeth]

Been playing for probably 27 years and couldn't even touch this. Way to go! Keep on killing it! 🤘

[@Sleeptokenzmylove]

Wow you have so much potential please never stop your a true talent very good

[@nicholaskasper6468]

That pop on his snare! Hell this young man is Unbelievably Amazing!!!!

[@enderbender429]

wtf did i just watch...? how can a 9 year old have this much power, speed, control and precision? wow!!!

[@neutralistmist]

I dont even remember half the stuff i was doing when i was nine. This is insane talent and practice

[@Syzygy77]

I was making stop motion videos of my sisters Barbies fighting the revolutionary war using fireworks as the guns and cannons. 😂

[@copious2010]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful cymbal work! You rock, young man! Keep up the passion. 🤘🤘

[@donkeydoolittle5636]

Another amazing masterpiece ,way to hit that solo as well, I'm glad you picked one of the most complex sleep token drum song. You hit it hard !!

[@bojo9092]

This kids is amazing. He has a bright future ahead of him

[@SS-us8zs]

Progressing the talent quicker and quicker these days! Respect my man.

[@AmyMcCarthy-rn77]

😮 whaaaat?!?! Even cheesin' throwin' up the horns.......🔥🔥🔥. 🫡 ROCK ON 'LIL ONE 🤘🏻

[@robinsonceara2652]

This ride has incredible sound! Sensational.

[@TylerHNothing]

Don’t know what I was expecting exactly but this was outstanding. Very mature playing, orchestration was amazing and technique well executed. Keep playing! This obviously took tremendous work, well done

[@danflak2370]

This dude just rocks!! The absolute joy while he beats those skins like they owe him money!!

[@billywhitaker2883]

This young boy is the world's greatest percussionist. At 9yrs old now, imagine him at 18yrs old. AMAZING 👏👏👏👏

[@DCF2026-hi1ol]

I’m sorry for ever picking up a pair of drumsticks. Won’t happen again.

[@dustinstephens1915]

I haven’t found many ST drum covers appealing because almost nobody can match the way II plays. Then there’s this kid, who killed this cover. Well done.

[@gingalypse7417]

Chef kiss! You cooked this cover outstandingly

[@HR2635]

this is coming from my honest heart: the best grooving metal drummer I ever heard. And at my age (been a drummer for 45 years) I heard most of them. I bow to you kid!! God bless you for being what you are.

[@pearlrival3124]

it hurts to see it but i knew it was coming lol

[@RealTroyE23]

Hurts to see? Yall are weird.

[@BAN-bo4kz]

DUDE This Little Man Is INCREDIBLE!!! KEEP GOING KID... Your Gonna Blow Em Away LEGEND At 9

[@davidking77]

I was like "Yeah, but will he play the live solo?" Proceeds to play the live solo. Well done! Keep rocking!

[@josh_may_drums]

it’s not the same

[@segfault_000]

​​@@josh_may_drums"well akkkkshually" 🙄

[@deathangelx13x]

This playthrough had me 🤯. Amazing Caleb! Keep moving! If you can cover II's drumming, you're a beast!! 🤘🏻

[@Arteus62]

Excellent ! 🤘🥁🤘

[@gazbailey4816]

Anyone else looking at a 9 year old playing drums like this and realising how much you've wasted your life instead of getting good at something you love? You're gonna be a star one day kid. Stick at it!

[@jangles1839]

Awesome, as always, my dude! I'm a 51yo "former" drummer (i say that because it NEVER leaves you!) and I truly look forward to your uploads! After losing my right leg and several fingers due to severe bone infections, I finally gave up hope of ever playing again. Your covers are very refreshing and totally amazing! God bless! ~ Scott 🤘🏼🥁

[@J.4855X]

i'll hit my drums twice as hard for you next time my band practices. I'm a musician and I cant imagine losing any of my limbs, it would crush me. You're a real trooper and I hope you're well Scott. \m/

[@DelKshares]

Omg so sorry. Your spirit appears to be very strong though. 🙌🏼

[@therealcyberius]

The musicality,, the power, the groove, the focus! Absolutely incredible! Caleb please never stop playing drums!

[@pres4515]

Legend

[@DeathColdBeer]

thats a possible understatement....wow lol. let someone else eat out here bud? lol. i have almost no words

[@kadenpile-riley2170]

One of the best sets on KZbin and one of the best drummers on KZbin

[@ronaldcarroll5754]

Our next Neil,Peart Keep rockin young man

[@jess_n_atx]

Pert was elite in his Era, thr bar has been raised so much higher now. I think modern prog like this would be a significant challenge for him

[@michaelgiaquinto3295]

@@jess_n_atx nope pulls off Neil and Mike Portnoy flawlessly

[@Franckyhu]

Difficulty level: high, Result: nailed it. Wow.

[@tanyacolombo529]

🤘🤘 you are AMAZING

[@marcsanthony17]

This is wild 🔥🔥🔥

[@K1LLADELPH1A-_-]

You're getting alot better bud!!! Keep working at that craft and good luck with it. You've grown as a musician and as a person😂 gotten so much bigger in just a years time I had to double take to make sure it was you when I seen a new vid. Keep killing it 🤘

[@oikkuoek]

Tight and on the mark. Just remember to keep the joy. 15 years ago I stopped playing, but you inspired me to try again.

[@auxyfyspe7202]

absolutely amazing 🙌✨

[@DelKshares]

I hate to scare you all but this sounds even better when you’re wearing headphones as you can hear the additional cracks on the snare and, especially, those ghost notes

[@calebhdrummer4]

@@DelKshares 🤘🙌🤘

[@Zuborezka]

Okay. Now we know who is the Two from Sleep Token

[@HangingOnHisWords]

Oh my. We have a prodigy on our hands!

[@peterjelley2842]

i have to say that ive played with some world class drummers but you dropped my jaw , effin outstanding young man . but promise us all that yo wont do or play anything that dont feel like you or some corperate wants you to be something your not . your better than that , i look forward to seeing your future unravel . always be grounded always be nice and always hit hard ...... fucking brilliant \m/

[@jnwoodard8764]

Not just a congrats to him for all his hard work, but to his parents for getting 100% behind him on his journey.

[@jordivandijk9138]

by far the most inspiring drum video on youtube! Holy cow Caleb is going places!

[@mikeormoab]

I have never been as speechless as I am right this moment. Incredible work. Like WOW. Never stop drumming little dude!

[@VileCarnival]

absolutely insane 🔥 you're gonna go places!!

[@ianpearson9604]

Reminds me of Tony Royster Jr when he was around the same age....amazing!!!!

[@beauluftenburg3167]

Lets give it up for the Parents/guardians of this boy, great foundation, love an the tools to make the job more efficient, We need more parents like these. Every second of you're hard work pays off god bless you.

[@amberlewis3169]

Just found this page you are awesome parents to nurture such a talented amazing child. To share his talents with the world I bet you are so proud of him as he grows and becomes even better each day. You guys are amazing to have such a wonderful son and I am so happy to see parents feeding his talent to help it grow bigger and better. I wish I had parents like you growing up I think my life would have been different. Bless you for making him happy everyday.❤❤

[@theoldestmanintheworld6991]

The smiles and horns to the camera, love it! Not only a mindblowingly talented drummer but also an entertainer that displays so much passion and joy in what he does.

[@scotts4419]

SPEECHLESS! Absolute brilliance oozing out of the talent set in front of us here...

[@MadNoizier]

Hi Caleb. You are awesome. Keep it beat it kid. 🤘

[@milesclarkedrums]

Watched this with the biggest smile on my face !!! ABSOLUTE LEGEND 🎉🎉🎉

[@ricg2011]

Love watchin this shit from you Caleb. Ive been a hard-rockin pro bassist/guit/singer for 43 years, and have never performed with a drummer who was at your level. Please dont ever quit bringing what you do to the world. Peace.

[@Dukemaximus1111]

Yes lil bro! Keep it up

[@michaelazankl994]

I've been following Caleb for years. He is insanely good! His talent absolutely blows my mind!

[@jjcvk]

I lost count of the raised eyebrows this caused when every single fill was timed impeciably. This is genuinely incredible to watch.

[@WildSheldonMarch]

This kid is amazing

[@nathan_nothing]

Damn, look at the talent in this kiddo! Also, how crazy is it that we have all this technology for learning music pieces where we can SLOW the tracks down, isolate parts, and perfect stuff on a whole other level 20+ years ago folks couldn't do like we could? The future is bright for music and this kiddo is leading the charge.

[@tannerhughes11]

insanely impressive. never stop dude!!

[@hamburgerfischmarkt]

Hi Caleb, you beast on the drums. I could theoretically be your great-grandmother and it's so much fun for me to watch your rapid musical development. The joy and passion that you show is great to see. Not to mention your existing musical professionalism and your amazingly good taste in music. 😎 It's almost as much fun to watch reaction videos of other experienced musicians when they see a cover video of yours for the first time, freeze and are at a loss for words. Most of them will probably never be as good as you are now at the age of 9. Keep rocking. 🤘 The Sleep Token cover is a gift to everyone who sees it.❤ P.S.: Don't take negative comments (especially on Instagram) to heart. The haters just don't have good taste in music and lack musical understanding, or they're jealous.

[@christoph9198]

Absolutely great! All these little details he adds here and there....

[@heavymetal1330]

The sound of the snare is killer! Well done, bro!

[@KORNBG]

0:54. I am sure that II approves that drum cover.Bright future ahead here guys !

[@michaelgiaquinto3295]

Yea I often wonder what these professionals do on this spare time. I’m curious if they’re scanning the web for the next up-and-coming musicians.

[@gpjones1986]

This kid is going places, never lose that passion little man, you're amazing, I can't believe your only 9 years old!!! Future rockstar right there!:🤘🏻❤️

[@chrisgarty]

🤘❤🤘 Super impressive nailing all the fills and the solo! 👏👏👏