The Break Down Series - Mike Fuentes plays Hell Above

Mike Fuentes of Pierce the Veil plays "Hell Above" from their album Collide With The Sky. Filmed at the Vans Warped 2015 in Mansfield, MA.
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Mike plays:
15" A Custom Mastersound Hi Hats
19" K Dark Crash
6" Zil-Bel Small
22" A Custom Ride
21" K Crash Ride
20" fx Oriental China "Trash"
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[@MrJacksonjamison]

It's amazing what this guy can do with only a single kick.

[@Sfingus]

+MrJacksonjamison i wouldnt say amazing. but its really good. :)

[@jeremiahmetzger4732]

+sfingus Well he was the drummer of the year.

[@Sfingus]

+Jeremiah Metzger can you show me where can i see that statement? and who made it

[@jeremiahmetzger4732]

The apmas. Which is "Alternative Press Music Awards."

[@Sfingus]

cool! i didnt find it that hard to play . but if he is rly that good, let it be :)

[@Jake-ov5gs]

That breakdown is always my favorite part of this song to play. Makes the people who aren't looking directly at me think I'm that good at double bass. Props to Mike for killing with a single kick.

[@AnthonyGhazel]

This dude is slept on in the drum world...he's so sick!

[@joshl1350]

The Rev is better

[@AnthonyGhazel]

+Josh Lukowicz well, that's completely irrelevant considering that not only is The Rev dead (RIP) but he was never "slept on"...everyone agreed that he was good haha.

[@pcromano]

+Josh Lukowicz #unnecessary

[@elijahcastillo6]

What do you mean slept on? He won the AP award amongst drummers that are ten times better than him as far as skill goes. He's in a band that's extremely popular and is killing it right now so I wouldn't really say he's slept on. I say it's the complete opposite.

[@joshheath-pedley6521]

+Josh Lukowicz and it's a sort of different style of drumming and music, so you can't really compare them.

[@noahembry1440]

at 2:01 that little drum-bass groove is TOOOOOO GNARLY dude that's sick

[@danielmezadrums]

I get tired watching this.. dudes a beast.

[@princessdaisy7193]

I once watched an interview of PTV and Vic said Mike is the most professional on stage because he NEVER fucks up. Yeah. Vic was right

[@koldkat9570]

He fucked up a lil bit towards the end but recovered like a boss

[@nickrodriguez1009]

Texas is forever really shows his skill with a single pedal.

[@beeneyta]

i could watch him play for hours.. so much passion

[@wintersweather478]

I play drums and usually im really really (but seriously really) energetic at It, and once i finish of playing a few songs my arms ache like hell now i can't even imagine how much mike's arms aches at the end of every preformance (i know he's already used to it but damn he's a beast with his drums and i love It lol)

[@thereverend6512]

winter's weather you mustn’t be very good or you haven’t been playing long enough cause I can play for hours and feel fine

[@tsume31]

shots fired!

[@safariguide1590]

Most emotional drummer I’ve ever seen

[@wafflepancake4682]

I was wondering what he was doing with his mouth.... but then I realized he's following the sounds of the drum with his mouth.... I feel smart

[@thereverend6512]

waffle pancake he’s singing?

[@myah24]

The Reverend no he's making the sound of the drum itself with his mouth

[@thepathofquassan]

I thought Mike was a double bass pedal type of guy. Either way he is still very good

[@terrellimjoco4149]

you should guys make a video of mike each song.. i want to see all of them you should be focusing on him more.... he is a star of the band man...

[@stephenfeister1176]

This comment didn’t age well

[@karinalemus6729]

Playing with his heart and soul

[@velhopunkcareca]

it's so fun to watch mike play

[@nicodemusgalleon8196]

Skill + Expressions. Mike's a beast. His Single kick always amazes me. God mode.

[@terrasmith1843]

i still cant believe this guy only uses one kick. what fucking talent.

[@alexgaskarthseyebrows2978]

I love how Mike sings along while he's drumming

[@FVKELI]

Man that breakdown is fucking killer, I'm currently a guitar player but the drums looks so exhilarating and fun to play, can't wait to get me one :-)

[@ScottPlaysCODCSGOandMore]

drums are so fun.

[@sorayaalhady7368]

Yeah i personally think that drums r rly fun to play

[@Black60Dragon]

Guitar is cool, but drums are SO MUCH FUN! You won't regret taking up drums

[@user-it9og7wf1o]

Def give it a try! I started on drums, listened to ptv, looked into mike and just started learning his drum parts, oh yeah, drum lessons arent an essential just gotta know how to count tim, im trying out guitar soon

[@rehvoh1034]

His foot is amazing

[@joshheath-pedley6521]

Personally I'm not a massive fan of PTV, but Mike kills it.

[@states7443]

Damn he killed that shit man! I've watch this like 100 times!!! 🔥

[@mooseandsquirrel8715]

I love watching these videos of him playing the drums. It shows the raw feelings that he's feeling in that moment.... I love mike's drumming and everything else that happens to the members and everything...

[@drumadnesstutorials3067]

I don't know how many times I've whatched this video but it's great😂

[@ashmarie5049]

I don't know jack about drumming but like. they move their entire body just to play during a set and that's really cool

[@LikeFreelySnowflakes]

this is so amazing. Thank you for giving all this drummers the spotlight!

[@conc3rt5]

Only one kick?!

[@jeremiahmetzger4732]

+Jmna Yep!

[@poppinfresh5261]

J AVC ikr

[@ashv1794]

MIKE IS SUCH AN AMZING DRUMMER!!

[@dbxdays7875]

Such a talented drummer, plus we all need to admire that single kick am i right?????????

[@chloehutchinson3034]

What a legend!!! Such a talented drummer! Such a beast!

[@understandingacarcrash_fm]

hes a really talented drummer and I also play with just one pedal so I learn a lot from this dude.Keep on going mike you are a huge influence on me :)

[@infante13]

Phew what a work out huh

[@TAMXL1]

Beast! please more of mike...

[@connorlewis4769]

I love playing hell above today I saw the whole world hold on till may and gold medal ribbon oh and definitely caraphenilia

[@seansessions3116]

Zildjian should totally do another breakdown video with Mike!

[@xNoToUrZx]

MIKEY IS THE REAL MVP

[@frameswar2942]

i am very impressed with Mike. especially with only a single kick. very very good.

[@keinchu]

oh not using double pedal for metal drumming im impressive :O

[@mar.c1]

They are post hardcore. Derived from punk music, Not metal

[@malab12]

cikei ur not impressive bitch.. MIKE is impressive😎

[@paulxdraws872]

@O Key Yeah, the whole band in general is not metal. But the drumming has some metal qualities. You can put it in a metal song and it will blend in pretty well.

[@xNoToUrZx]

This is so entrancing just wow

[@amaralfuentes49]

Amazing Mike

[@drumd00d]

Love that breakdown he does on the toms/china

[@mickeymusic6749]

Does anyone know how he got his snare to sound like that? I want mine to sound like his

[@patrickbrandsma]

Get a thick snare drumhead, a remo emperor x or a evans heavyweight. Tune the buttom head tight and the tophead pretty tight too, for that crack. You hear al lot of snares, his snare are pretty tight too but not choked. I bought myself some puresound snarewires, they give you so much more depth than stockwires.

[@ygygsgg4371]

@@patrickbrandsma thanks tho

[@takeoffdogvc]

this dude is awesome

[@adolforomero6734]

Mike plays so amazing

[@James.ceta14]

Hell yeah zildjian. I'm also a sabian and meinl and paiste fan to

[@hellyeah_drums1170]

Awesome brotha!

[@piercethevegan]

OOOOOOHHHHH, SH(BLEEEEEEEEEEEEP)T! WHAT A BEAST!!!!! HAHA! :D The level of savagery here - oh my goodness, haha. :D This is so freaking awesome - thanks for uploading. :) Mike's my biggest influence by far when it comes to drumming. This really makes me want to go play on a set right now.

[@Jaime-vf4ue]

Pierce The Vegan omg I watch your videos too! love your today I saw the whole world cover

[@antonioacosta8583]

He’s so underrated honestly

[@jaxkim7356]

I live for Mike's facial expressions.

[@weinersoldier1868]

I came here to watch this after seeing a comment on twitter. The girl said she loved Pierce the veil but hated Mike because he couldn't fix his issues. This, of course made me mad because I still think Mike is awesome. I know people are allowed to have their opinions but they should atleast keep them to yourself. Mike is a person with emotions and feelings. Just because you don't like him doesn't mean everyone else hates him. What angered me more was no one stood up for Mike instead of the four people who liked it they chose to let the person say that about Mike. Shure things happened but Mike is cool. He is and will always be one of my favorite drummers. I'm sorry about the rant I was just frustrated.

[@2EyesI]

He’s a literal nonce

[@astroammar6353]

Now that's a drummer with emotion

[@17S0ULS]

love it

[@episodiofinal2859]

Muy bueno, talento al 100% 🤘💎

[@LBird44]

awesome

[@Im_niaxx]

Mike the giraffe killed it!!!

[@Bruh-il7ju]

Tune that floor Tom.

[@jakemarino3155]

I was about to say the same thing His toms dont sound too great in this

[@JoelSalins]

Ohh that smooth Doubles on the kick!! *_*

[@ThibaultTresca]

Emalkias spotted ! :p

[@giselle666]

ste man

[@russel75cangayo81]

i love ptv

[@internettrash9160]

someone help me learn that awesome shit at like 0:30 plz

[@clearestapricotpencil4125]

It's all sixteenth note based, so slow the song down and listen carefully to each voice on the kit. Write it out if it makes it easier. Be sure to account for each sixteenth note. 1e+a 2e+a 3e+a 4e+a

[@timexdistance1615]

mikes such a badass o man

[@spapolicy]

he's perfect

[@WAYOFTHEROADBAND]

Good Energy!

[@kutemo7461]

HIS FACES I CRII

[@sofdrink]

Twenty One Pilots are on tour right now, would love to see Josh Dun play something :)

[@joshdundundun1154]

+CHEESE same

[@a1lis6n]

YESSSS

[@OFFICIALBLINK182DRUMCOVERS]

ACTUAL GOOD DRUMMER

[@lmatheus6]

I didn't know Mike uses a single pedal, nice. I've been doing right then.

[@drewmckee510]

What pedal is that ??

[@BuddyVasallo20]

Damn mike has nice foot technique

[@yatonoukoussi9523]

Nice

[@seulgi1002]

my little emo heart. he is amazing

[@MayTheLordDeliverUsAll]

Single Kick wow

[@tristanblerf8356]

Sup with that 16" floor, my man

[@felyp2statyon]

Awesone

[@wellingtonpaulistadasilva2542]

+Felipe Almeida Viana Br Br ?

[@felyp2statyon]

@@wellingtonpaulistadasilva2542 Sim kkkjkj

[@aliyavisuals_]

WOW

[@pierce_7005]

fucking legend

[@draven4293]

Yo only been playing drums for a few months so sorry for the noob question, but he has two floor toms, are they different sizes or the same? why does he have this?

[@kristijanvasiljkovski]

+WhoNeedsLuck The second one is usually bigger but i don't know about his setup. I guess he needs them both for fills and some other advanced drumming stuff :)

[@chunkysucks]

they are most likely different size. why two floor toms insted of rack toms? for me I would have two foor toms and one rack tom just purely to have the ride closer and more comfortable, but he might just find it more comfortable and ergonomic to have extra floors instead of a rack.

[@draven4293]

i was wondering if it made up for the fact he uses a single pedal, but yeah thanks for the response, i understand more now

[@aandyperezz8602]

he has two floor toms so he has more room up front. the sizes of the toms are as follows: rack: 13x8 floor 1: 16x16 floor 2: 18x16 also, some people are just more comfortable like that.

[@yessicaalvarado6791]

Las caras de Mike xD lo amo ♥♥🌚

[@mila-jk6ek]

Me di cuenta que Mike hace esas caras porque con su boca de cierta forma también hace los ritmos, je(っ ͡° w ͡° ς)

[@yessicaalvarado6791]

Jajaja :v k kozhza shava :'v

[@irvingrivero1657]

creí que no habría latinos aquí. JAJAJA.

[@liampalfreyman6511]

What snare does Mike use?

[@aandyperezz8602]

Truth Custom Drums. 14x8. I believe its a maple snare as well.

[@cursedinwhiteofficial676]

Just one pedal !!!! WTF!!!!! This is sound like double pedal but it's not!!!!

[@vibes6326]

anyone know what kind of kick pedal that is?

[@reactresetband4807]

dw 9000 or 5000. I'm pretty sure it's the dw 5000 though.

[@wavesound8499]

Dw 9000, everyone uses them they're amazing I have one and it's honestly the best for the price.

[@era2327]

2:40 I See Adam!

[@mineguitarerer]

No double pedal

[@pacciokarpaccio497]

3:12 BREAKDOWN*CHINA*

[@pitvus7255]

Josh dun next ok?

[@paulmihai7429]

why he keep his foot near hi-hat pedal ?? :\ hmm.. (just ask)

[@Mr-rj9dg]

For some drummers, they take their foot COMPLETELY off the pedal instead of just lifting it up, more comfortable for them, as for me not so much because I like to adjust how open my hi-hat is or how tightly closed it is with my foot. Every drummer plays differently

[@sebastianbolivarhernandez700]

Dominic Howard please

[@MegaDrummerboy7]

The breakdown on the floor toms will forever bother me

[@nathan_2780]

Naw....that's how the song is supposed to be played. Not with a double kick....

[@omgitsmacattack]

get the divine zero

[@nelsonsilva9732]

anyonr knows his snare size?

[@aandyperezz8602]

14x8

[@bradleylukins7755]

I see a wild Adam elmakias!

[@stephenvaldez8097]

why no double bass pedal

[@robwaygiant6088]

Because he's that damn good

[@animuscumminham972]

Drummers hear 👂🏻 music differently. Play a song for a drummer and he’ll beat to it perfectly

[@SkyePayne]

I saw myself

[@wdrumz]

You guys should check out another nasty single kick player, one of my drum inspirations, Paul Koehler of Silverstein! Mike is nasty. The only complaint of this video is his Remo tom heads sound like ass. Needs to join Evans like now if he is serious about solid tonality in toms. Just saying ;)

[@states7443]

Travis who! Lol naw Travis is a beast but Mike is it!!!

[@Swedish_Drummer]

PTV may be mediocre in my opinion, but Mike is hands down the best member in the band and an amazing drummer.

[@otherflatcoke]

This drum mix makes it sound like he's barely using any energy playing, yet visually it's very evident that he's using every ounce of power he's got. Such a shame.

[@fahrezafrz4104]

Why every whole drummer recently looks like travis ???

[@cd_core]

fudge..