Replacing A Drummer In 7 Hours? NO PROBLEM | [Roadie VLOG]

[@caneshreds]

I think the most impressive thing of the whole vlog is your neighbor waking up at 4am to drive you to the airport, talk about a legend!

[@jeffkleist9679]

@@caneshreds motel six can run as low as $60 a night and typically has a 24 hour airport shuttle. In case you don't have a neighbor

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

​not only that, but they're the only hotel chain that will leave the light on for you. And really, that means alot. @@jeffkleist9679

[@The_KlaVra]

"We´ve both created a super band in 3 hours" That needs to be on a tshirt to be immortalized for ever, such a crazy statement, great job to everybody for pulling this. I cant even begin to iamgine the stress. Also jesus christ, Zummo was HITTING those drums, talk about a powerhouse.

[@pdoge]

Totally true. Jens also looked freakin SCARED. Never seen this man that nervous before

[@arjantje7596]

Nothing but respect, for both you staying calm in a stressful situation, and for that drummer learning the whole freaking setlist in a few hours

[@rockstardrummer80s]

Good drummers can play If your good on the skins. Your in much demand. Good drummer can even make crappy drum kits sound good. It’s our life craft!!! If your good your good. Period!!!! That the trick about being good. You adapt !!!

[@nyxus007]

I know he's a professional, but Frank getting this together in less than a normal work day is wildly impressive. I also really appreciate the hustle you put in, Tank, and the care you put in. Making sure people are getting water and taken care of during a hot summer day is so important and I'm so glad you do it. Can't wait to see EC when they come back to the US!

[@TheAncientAstronomer]

I'm glad I studied physics. Dealing with the mysteries of the universe is way less stressful than all of that! 😁

[@vidrax_de]

Poor man's business class: Having the whole row for yourself

[@TankTheTech]

I'll take it every time. 😂

[@scottwheeler2494]

​@@TankTheTechhaving done both i will take the business class. In fact i would insist upon it now in my advanced years. My last flight to Germany was enjoyed from the front. Nothing beats a lay. Flat seat. And a decent meal.

[@Andyw1228]

@@scottwheeler2494what did the upgrade cost ?

[@scottwheeler2494]

@@Andyw1228 zero. Used miles as I had plenty of those. Still do have a little as mine are under an old program and don't expire. Back when frequent flyer plans were valuable.

[@LivingArtExoticsCAN]

Mike: friend,neighbour, long lost twin

[@callumskepper5201]

“ good wood fire pizza place around the corner” gets domino’s 🤣🤣🤣

[@TankTheTech]

I was wondering when someone was going to notice that. We had to make an audible at the last second. 😂

[@scottk8638]

That was my first thought 😂

[@SNLORlo]

Es ist eine dieser Shows wo sich die Qualität der Truppe zeigt. Auffallend, dass diesmal viel weniger gealbert und geschäkert wurde. Absolut verständlich. Danke dir für den Backstageblick. Seid ihr die Besten? Ja sicha

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, I think because everyone was actually nervous for the first time in a while. Haha. But we got through it.

[@SNLORlo]

@@TankTheTech Frohes Neues, du bist ja irre um diese Zeit auf Silvester zu antworten.

[@andreaskohaus9909]

The audience clapping to the intro is giving me a perfect smile EACH time! Great video once again and kudos to the Sum41-drummer!

[@MrJawzzzz]

I was there at Good Things Melbourne and thought the show was fantastic! Thanks for the behind the scenes look. It was awesome seeing how much goes into it behind the stage and you handled all the disruptions amazingly!

[@pin-upmariposa412]

That was a great vlog. Frank did a great job with David replacement. Dimitri is really pure gold. Crew was fantastic, and they are awesome. Thank you for your videos.

[@mascha28swinkels]

Pretty bloody impressive how you guys all handled the situation „The show must go on“ and yes it sounded different but not wrong or bad in any way and the crowd got to see a unique show and seemed happy 🎉 a a Win for everyone involved, willing to work together and make the best of an unfortunate situation 🤘🏼

[@jansteinke]

I really love how you found the perfect balance between keeping the band and crew entertained with your endless pool of positive energy and knowing when it is to much so you let them doing their thing. That's such a rare talent and really shows how good of a manager you are!

[@lindseysharon259]

I was really looking forwards to this vlog! Thank you so much for showing us the good, the bad, and the professionalism that makes it all work.

[@TheAsphyx666]

Frank is a legend. To take on that challenge takes such confidence, it's crazy. Also, it's beautiful to see what a cool, friendly, mutually appreciative vibe there is among the band and crew. Thank you Tank for giving us that look behind the scenes.

[@The-Chaos-Agent]

Never caught a video this early, but seeing this is amazing, love all these videos and seeing the different perspectives of touring

[@NexTakenouchi]

At the end, so true. With any creation, the artist/creator is so judgmental of their own work, because it might not be exactly what they envisioned. A band noticing every lil thing that goes wrong, the artist who knows where every lil "mistake" is on their painting, etc... but the audience is enjoying it! Others aren't noticing! And! Even if there is a noticeable fuck up, people are actually pretty cool. Audiences might have a chuckle if a band member started a little early, or started playing the wrong song, because deep down, fans know they're only human, and even a fuck up can make the show a more unique experience. It's all love, man.

[@almanar_official]

100%. I saw Sleep Token in the beginning of november and their guitarist was sick so he couldn't play. Instead of canceling the show which probably a lot of bands would do, they just played the whole show using backing tracks from rehearsals and if you weren't thinking of their guitarist, you couldn't see any difference from a normal show (apart from the fact that he wasn't on stage of course). The show was still incredible and the best I've ever seen in my life, and I was happy because I knew that this show was unique and it probably won't happen again. This shows how respectful bands are when they care about their fans and want to do as much as they can to satisfy everyone

[@tay13666]

It's like the one time I saw Red back in 2011. Their guitarist couldn't play for one reason or another so his guitar tech filled in. I'd never heard them live so I don't know what they thought, but I thought the show and performance was awesome.

[@NRD80Y]

Was at Sydney Good Things. Awesome that EC keeps coming back year after year bigger and better. Show was perfect and they deserved to be headlining. Now waiting for a EC x Sum41 hit song 😎🤘

[@tiffymcconkey]

That was a blast to watch. Thank you for taking us on tour with and the guys. I have never felt like i had been hugged so many times in that short period of time 😂😂😂

[@tobien4814]

It was really impressive to see, how exhausted and under stress everybody was in Melbourne, especially the band. Thank you for these insights about the real life behind stage!

[@maximus_siberius]

This video brings back good memories:) Shame that you could't film that Japan show, it was wild and the crowd was fantastic. Glad to have met you and hope this is not the last time that we see each other. Happy New Year!

[@kheirarush232]

I was at this show, pretty much front row. It was a blast and I would argue EC stole the festival. Their set was amazing. Seeing how professional you all were backstage when you were clearly under the pump is such a juxtaposition to the vibe/fun that was had as an audience member. It just proves how amazing you all are. Thank you for doing what you all did. Also, the 6pm audio curfew is because it’s drop bear mating season in Australia and loud music after 6pm makes them angrier/more dangerous.

[@JC_2311]

I dunno though. If there was ever appropriate music for bears to mate to, it seems like EC would be it.

[@kylshep18]

Such an awesome vlog. I was at that Melbourne show, pretty close to the front and watching this, i literally cried with happiness! All those memories and anticipation just coming back to me. As a fan, it sounded spot on and the crowd were loving it! Cannot wait til they're back already! Stellar effort by all involved to pull this off, incredibly grateful ❤

[@RafaBarrys]

I love these type of videos, its damm cool and interesting to see the whole production, difficulties and everything a band needs to pass to make a great show, and we fans, only see the final product, keep bring more of those! ... And making a request, talk to then to come to Brazil, we are wating!!

[@PossiblySalty]

Brazil would go absolutely bonkers for EC 👏

[@DerDomausLuebeck]

Ja sichaaaa... I love, how accurate you place the signs. My german heart melt down everytime 😅😅😅😅 best wishes for the next year to you and your family🎉🎉🎉7

[@delix787]

13:55 There’s candies, you want some candies!? 🍭 I just love how you said that. 😂

[@marka7759]

So cool seeing how you work - allways coordinating and organizing in the background + making everyone feel comfy so they can focus on their stuff :D

[@cwes6404]

This whas insane that you and rest of the Crew puld it off . Thanks again for a great insight. Awsome to see.

[@OmgWtfTsuji]

Insert Peter Griffin getting hit in the shin .gif here. Sorry, Tank. I had to do it

[@carlj9831]

Jan is so sweet, the way he reacted when you brought some soft drinks, he was so grateful

[@richardwhite4923]

38:48 I literally felt your pain right there. Anyone who has hit their shin off a trailer hitch automatically had flashbacks.

[@bobbywagner1113]

Aw, we all know that sound. That "thud" and then the eye-watering pain.

[@philh.1525]

Frank is a freaking Legend (and the rest of the E.C. crew are pretty damned awesome as well)

[@TipToeVertigo]

Saw Periphery in November and with a replacement drummer. Anyone who knows Matt Halpern knows his drumming is insane and hard to imitate, but the guy who filled in fking killed it. I could not imagine filling in for a drummer, especially if it’s a prog band with odd time signatures. Props to bands who don’t cancel and any guy that can fill in last second to keep the show on and actually do well, especially drumming

[@dwhonan]

I love seeing aspects of EC's culture of equally treating every member of the crew with gratitude and appreciation for even small things.

[@HeretiCflow]

Amazing! So happy to see a BTS of this! You guys did the impossible. Headlining on short notice and ON TOP improvise a drummer AND THEN give the crowd an incredible gig! Hats off to the whole crew!

[@StardollDJ]

41:45 My favorite saying when performing on stages goes something like this. "For every 5 mistakes you make you will notice every single one, the band/crew will notice three, the trained ear in the crowd might hear one, everyone else didn't hear a damn thing." It helps me look at my sets in a less critical light.

[@leighhill9185]

Spot on mate!

[@MissFroglover]

Thanx Ian for taking time to put this together and share this with us ❣ It's always fun to see how touring and the performances work and this time it was very special with David falling ill and you got Frank to fill in and as you say the fans might not notice those small things that you do, it seems the concert still was a big sucess 😃👍About Japan... well it's their loss to not get publicity or get bad one 😉 As for EC now I'm looking forward to new releases and the concert in Stockholm next november 2025 I would like to wish U and your family a HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉 Stay safe // Pim

[@jp5052]

Tank, I have been watching your KZbin channel for quite some time. What strikes me is that you seem genuine. A hard worker guy that is relatable and just an all around good dude. The content on your channel is quality work. Keep it coming. Just don't make or be a part of a meme coin. Please.

[@Blue-yk9yw]

God I really need to get into sound engineering again, this is my fucking dream job! Thanks for the vid Tank and Happy New year!

[@matthiasnolte3817]

Love your VLOGs! All the best for you and your familly for 2025!!! Frohes neues Jahr!!!

[@sethputrelo3748]

Everyone was so focused during the show - haven't seen that type of intensity in any of the BTS videos, but I get it. Highly stressful situation, but you all pulled it off. Awesome.

[@boges11]

I hope David's ok. I noticed they didn't even show him for a second in their last vlog (except the opening credits), and maybe for a few seconds in the one before. Great work Tank. It's easier to pull things together when everyone is a professional, like you have said about the EC crew many times before.

[@xXdarrynXx]

in the melb footage I was lucky enough to be in the front of the crowd (in the black korn hoodie w/ the black hat). Kicking myself cause i forgot you were helping electric callboy on their tour as wanted to scream out to you to say hey hahaha. So cool that you have this opportunity in life and you are killing it their and on youtube. Big love and hope 2025 gets even better.

[@philipbaker5386]

I imagine even getting bumped up to headliner will alter the expected performance. Now the band and crew have Pyro to work with and possibly a bigger stage for the band to fill. Then having a drummer fill in at the last minute... Damn fine job on everyone's part.

[@dreadiedude]

Always great to watch the tour vlogs! Hope you show the Sydney festival too, that's the one I was at! Electric Callboy (and Frank) were amazing!

[@aidaneckart5054]

Seeing this unfold visually is even crazier than just the story. Craziness. And I'm just plain impressed seeing you in action Tank. You and the EC Team are top tier. I so badly hope to be able to see them in person in the states soon! Rock on!

[@leyka.official]

Your luck with the flight seats is getting pretty ridiculous! 😂 Loving the style of the tour VLOGs, super interesting to watch and getting a glimpse what's happening backstage on a big production!

[@alanearle2353]

Dude, I love your tour videos! I used to work myself behind the scenes on different.events for a local Council where I was employed as an electrician, until last year when I had a brain injury and was medically retired just before my 50th birthday. Festivals were my thing too. I used to go to Download Festival in the UK every year, I don't know if I'll ever manage to get back to doing that but I have managed to get back out to gigs of a few thousand people. Not many fans realise what's involved in organising back of house and you do a brilliant job, stepping in and doing everything from the smallest jobs to the larger things! Keep at it man!

[@griesi31]

That was an exciting VLOG, you could see the stress on all of you because of the crazy events. I'm just amazed at how professionally everyone involved dealt with every problem and still delivered. Everyone is simply the best. To quote Nightwish here: "This is where heroes and cowards part ways!" Also: how sweet is Mike, your neighbor? Great guy 👍

[@pileofstuff]

I've been waiting for this vlog since I heard about the drummer swap. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@chrilk]

Great backstage Vlog! 😄 Happy new year, Tank!

[@clumhain]

It is a labour of love for sure, the thoughts of those flights, the jetlag, over just a few days, well done getting through it so far hope your drummer is ok. Great to see two bands can help each other out to that degree too. Enjoyed the vid thanks very much!

[@Epic14Games]

Was at the Tokyo show, glad to hear you were happy with how we did in the crowd 💪 Thanks for putting on a great show! It's a shame you couldn't film, but I think that's pretty common with venues in Japan here.

[@livierae95]

It's so great to see how kind and loving you all are to each other. And Frank is awesome! He puts so much energy into his drumming, and being able to pull it off like that in a matter of hours is nuts. Also, having been a sound tech for musical theatre for ten years, I regularly had to remind myself that the audience doesn't notice the little things. Mistakes happen, but as long as they're enjoying the show, don't sweat it.

[@irrsinnrainer]

That maybe my favourite Vlog so far! Knowing how much stuff goes on behind the scenes and how much work has to be done to get a show in front of me as a fan, makes me appreciate the shows so much more. And here everything is falling apart around you and all of you just get shit done and put on a show for the crowd. Huge respect! Also Frank is fucking legend for pulling this off!

[@marita2g]

Damn this was intense. I could almost feel the stress. 😆 But you guys nailed it!

[@flegmaatikko9524]

i LOVE these vlogs. its so cool to see behind the scenes!

[@Eric-AB_LLK]

It's fascinating watching how many parts you're involved in and all that you are taking care of with the band as a whole Tank, I've done my share of helping out friends in bands, loading up instruments, cabs, heads, cables then off loading and carrying those items into a venue for stage and merch setup, waiting to repeat that process after the show has concluded.

[@TheStrykerProject]

Yes! I LOVE these vlogs! And what a true professional Frank is. Way to step up and help out another band. Looking forward to more vlogs, Tank - keep 'em coming!

[@timsacksen375]

Guten Rutsch und viel Glück, Liebe und Gesundheit für dich und die ganze Familie im neuem Jahr.

[@BenGun1saw]

Immer wieder faszienierend wie und was so "hiter der Bühne" abgeht.

[@chaddusblastipher1667]

you take such good care of the bands and folks your around and working with its truly inspirational, wicked job dude and to the bands

[@Ida667]

Another intersting, fun roadie vlog. Thank you so much for continuing these vlogs!

[@chaosreaper9255]

With all of the drama videos, these types of videos feel like breathing fresh air again

[@AdsinOz1971]

Wow, awesome job Tank. Was at Good Things in Melbourne and it was fantastic. Electric Callboy was definately a highlight. Come back soon.

[@chazzychanz]

Yeaahhh another Tank Vlog😎 To end the year of 2024! Woah, nice to see you still blasting that AR Gang bangers🔥

[@Shotbyhock]

Thanks for the insight mate, you guys put on an awesome show in the end, Melbourne went off 🎉

[@gmosc]

Even though it's not music I follow at all, it's cool seeing fellow musicians and techs gettin it done..subbing, solving, moving forward. Often, when the audience knows about the subbing situation it adds to the energy. Good on ya. All of you.

[@lubitz161]

13:51 in Germany we like to say 'ich küss doch dein Herz!' ❤️

[@jontyrobinson1723]

Honestly this is epic to watch. Both as a technician seeing what happens with a band like Callboy on this level of gigs but also as someone who was out in that crowd and getting to see the behind the scenes of what went on for the event.

[@5ShotProductions]

Ian, first of all: I LOVE this series ❤ It is so interesting to see the things nobody besides you guys see and I really hope that you will continue to show us the BTS stuff even though it is tough to do your job and ON TOP of that film and edit. I just wrote you an email so if you ever need help regarding the filming or editing process, reach out and I will happily help/assist/whatever. One thing I did ask myself after the news broke out that Frank would be playing the show: Why wasn’t it an option that Grizzly (David‘s drum tech) would fill in to replace David? I mean, if someone knows the band, the setlist, everything, it would be him right? I‘m a drummer since the age of 15 (1993) and if someone would tell me „You have 5 hours to learn the complete setlist of songs cause you will be headlining a festival“ I instantly would run away fast! And I HATE running 😂 Thanks for this great episode, keep up the great work Sir, I really appreciate! All the best from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp

[@timbrown6629]

Tank, I love your Vlog/channel. You rock, man!!

[@kevincross9206]

As a simple punter, this was a great insight to the intensity of what goes on behind the scenes, all those things that we wouldn’t even think about. Had to chuckle at the mopping up the rain, that was in-line with my experience of Melbourne to!!

[@Mak_Trvln_SLP]

Was bummed to miss this show. I was in Japan for 3 weeks and left a few days before you all were coming through. Would have been epic!. Great video as always man!

[@Clockdistrict]

Oh I love waking up to a new vlog :D Absolutely killed it in Melbourne, it all came together so well and everyone in the crowd was raving over Frank's performance afterward

[@krissyv2046]

Thanks for another great production focused vlog. Yes, we Aussies loved EC at all 3 shows, you guys were fantastic despite all the challenges including weather…loved in the new innovative in ear/radio rack 😂. May be a non slip mat or two fits into luggage (for weather like this when everything is slippery) , looking forward to some insight about laundry 😅 glad to see GT treated the best crew and band well, please come back in 2025 🎉

[@squirrelwood8008]

In the end, everyone did their job perfectly, and y'all pulled off amazing shows :) We can't ask for more, can we?

[@thatguywhowearsblack]

Me: Surely, nothing will go wrong in this informative documentation of a roadies life. Roadies: TRAUMA IS A FORM OF INFORMATION.

[@emogodmother6864]

Hell yeah, saw myself vibing in the front row. Such a great show. I got goosebumps watching it back just now :')

[@Liz-cmc313]

" Feel like shiting your pants tonight? .. yah!... 😂 Love this Vlog, Tank isn't just a tech, he's the hostess with mostess. ❤🤘🏼

[@AidanMmusic96]

Intense, and so nice to see everyone pulling together. Proper professionals all of you. Is there going to be a Sydney/Brisbane gig vlog too?

[@beetusmaximus7498]

Y'know, as a guy who for years tried getting to this level with music and everything, it's really cool to see how the sausage is made and what I potentially missed out on. Love the content Tank, you're awesome duder.

[@Luflandebrigade31]

Yes Roadie Vlogs again! Thanks Tank!

[@RogueCow]

Holy hell, i didnt even realize the logistics of switching to a headlining set, only to have a new drummer dropped in on top of that. Great vlog

[@mikeythezero]

I've been a roadie and guitar tech for a couple of small time local bands. Your BTS life is crazy

[@seamusb9012]

I was at the Melbourne festival, and it was an awesome show! The boys killed it and you could not tell Frank was coming in cold.

[@AdamBourke-xp6cq]

What a wild ride it was! Kudos to your neighbour for driving you to the airport! Good Things was a huge success. PS. How nice is the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne :)

[@laceybarratt]

I was in this crowd and it was INSANE. Frank SMASHED it and you would have NEVER known there was a mini nervous break down before the show.

[@hmwpyro18]

I was there at the Melbourne Good Things. Awesome to see the behind the scenes stuff

[@erwinzyx]

28:33 - The sound of the crowd getting fired up must be insane!

[@ianhamilton396]

That was awesome dude. Well done keeping yourself and everyone else cool under the circumstances. If one ever needs a drummer at the last moment, always remember the famous Steve Rinkov (Mick Fleetwood), a great drum tech is always the best friend of the drummer. Cheers !!

[@gabadaba5436]

15:17 Just a casual reminder that Alex Terrible is a beast thrown in the middle of this EC tour vid I guess

[@mattrichardson4351]

Thank you for the Australia leg .. I was at the Melb good things and it was a blast

[@JC_2311]

14:31 Did that pizza somehow make it into David's mouth? Man, what a great job by everyone involved in turning what could have been a disaster situation for both band and festival and making the epic save. Fans were hyped and that's awesome.

[@krowbarmagik]

The amount of work that goes into these shows is wild. It's honestly amazing.

[@DGAF_AK87]

39:44 Yeah especially in the morning when y'all found out David was flying home cause he was sick. JK killer video as always tank

[@dribbel77]

Crazy professional, get youre head down and dig the day away…. Kudows to, the whole crew,band, and the sit-in drummer. To pull this of … mannnn… I was in a similar situation, as a drummer, and alsow seen other bands do it. Not seen this show, i can just imagin… As a vieuwer in the crowd, knowing there is a different drummer on stage, its fun to hear and watch the band dig in and keeping the soul alive! And you all earn that more respect for setting the bar that high!🤩💪🤘

[@Fenrirs_Ghost]

Felix: "Yeah .....I don´t want you to be happy" What a savage 😂😂😂 .... And me as a German: Joah, passt ne 🤷‍♂🤣

[@MorkaiAU]

Just casually strolling past Mastodon at 21:35