The Faceless - Ancient Covenant - Drum cam

[@Bultish]

2024 still cant watch this to many times 🤩

[@thrashology]

Can*

[@gilangzs777]

🥁⚡🥁⚡

[@virtuosomaximoso1]

2024? Its 2026 here.

[@Bultish]

@@thrashology nope, can't

[@Bultish]

@@virtuosomaximoso1 get well soon buddy

[@xTheBeserkerx]

Kudos on the sound guys for this show. The vocals, guitars and drums are all crisp as fuck. And of course, Lyle is a monster.

[@poppapunker6238]

This is the most incredible drum performance I have ever seen. Everything is spot on, and he is playing some of the most ridiculous parts ever written. Love it.

[@steak003]

Lyle Cooper i really miss this man in the faceless....

[@Corekidbeenybunny]

Steak Meister Michael is super hard to work with and he’s an asshole and a drug addict. That’s why everyone besides him has left the band

[@HenritheHorse]

@@Corekidbeenybunny Yeah I miss The Faceless... Sad how it went with Keene. I've heard he has stolen fans money from merch and mixing/lessons...

[@Corekidbeenybunny]

Henri the Horse fuck him

[@joelbennett9014]

a lot of death metal drummers seem kind of interchangeable (not to discredit anyone, the genre sets one of the highest bars) - but this guy's writing / playing has a very personal stamp on it, you can't replace him and expect another album like planetary duality to happen.

[@AliceJ.]

Couldn't agree more, he breaks the fluidity of his playing really speaks, it's almost delicate while still being more than loud enough. You can tell he has a personal connection with the material which would be hard to find with just some other hired gun.

[@AliceJ.]

the way he Breaks everything up/the fluidity***

[@Oyhus]

Alex Rudinger

[@matsedv]

This guy did not write the drum parts tho.. :) Its all a Michael Keene show!

[@murk4552]

@@matsedv Keene isn't a drummer or bassist, lmao.....he can't come up with their parts to match his on guitar.

[@k.5308]

Every single one of The Faceless drummers have been absolutely amazing.. but noone has made it look so natural, or has been as “intimate” with the tracks, as Lyle were. Damn.

[@AliceJ.]

Intimate is the perfect term

[@benldw6781]

Jordan Mua you put that so perfectly! 🖤

[@cmd9899]

awesome how he closes his eyes and just goes to town, thats some real shit

[@Kain_R_Heinlein]

Kollias does the same thing. It's awesome when they are in that moment

[@Bultish]

Lyle Cooper's work in The Faceles presents me with the most perfect marriage of technicality and soul Ive ever found in my musical journey.

[@luigiiinglese]

2019 i'm still watching this video

[@KrunchM]

This is the first time I've ever seen their drummer though I've been listening to the band for ages. He looks like he's super drunk and / or possessed by a demon.

[@franktothemax]

I gotta wonder. If nobody ever reads "it's _____ and this video is still relevant" does a person ever say it?

[@Zenart88]

Today I'm still watching this video dude! I would love to see them live

[@clark5363]

2020 checking in. Lyle is a human metronome.

[@kidwithredhair69]

Right!? 2020 and he’s still on the top of my rewatch lists

[@MysteryArchives]

2021 and I'm still watching this video 💙

[@craigfullbrook7219]

He made that look super easy, I'm no drummer but that guy must eat blasts for breakfast

[@ccchase420]

i'd say so look the way his arm is bent blasting super weird. could probably blast for an hour straight time perfect

[@guitarboy1234]

That part from 2:48 and on is one of the hardest drum compositions I’ve ever heard.

[@Goreburger.]

Riding the pony 2:06

[@KevinDrummerRoas]

+FlummerDrummer. hahahaha.

[@Rocket_Rosco]

This made me chuckle

[@rolldemtrees7419]

hahaha nice. fucking beast tho

[@Panupanplaydrums]

Made my day thx

[@lunarspace6727]

soundcloud.com/lunarspacenyc/astral-corpse-faceless

[@xXxROADxKILLxXx]

He's not possessed -__- He's playing some of the most demanding drum tracks out there and he's clearly tired and has to concentrate harder than most people ever have. There's no room for error and he's in the zone. Anyone who's ever done anything difficult for an extended period of time would understand that.

[@StillBillyD92]

Dude I was thinking either he's the most calm ass drummer I've ever seen play. That or he's fighting narcolepsy. Hahaa

[@Dalimagnus]

But he stuck his tongue out and made creepy faces, this proves he’s a demon /s

[@jessenoneofyobussines7560]

Id be making mean faces like that if i could play drums that vicious.

[@fizzyfran2886]

@@Dalimagnus what..

[@Dalimagnus]

@@fizzyfran2886 /s = sarcasm

[@liamdavis3558]

i still find this amazing, man is drowning in sweat, exhausted and looks half dead but still gives a masterclass in drumming

[@NoSubjection1]

those vocals are just insanely good, such good technique, the guitars, the bass, and of course the drums, everything is so tight it's impressive, even more this being live

[@eddietheguy12]

This has to be the most chill drummer I have ever seen.

[@alexdelarge7747]

Thats cuz satans a chill dude!

[@motopolak]

Only one other drummer tops this guy in the chill department. Scott Ellis, ex-Warface.

[@kmac831]

i come back to this all the time, such crisp recording. Beautiful job.

[@Goreburger.]

There is hope for humanity

[@2014andon]

+FlummerDrummer. There is hope for aliens

[@shazsoo3925]

nope humanity is dying :D

[@yarilynnrobles212]

how could anyone dislike this lyle cooper has to be the best drummer alive period

[@sirtrygve75]

Looks like he is falling asleep

[@SirUncleCid]

Tzen- gzy Focus and endorphins

[@eiatos]

+Tzen- gzy I remember hearing somewhere he has really bad stage fright so he avoids opening his eyes too much

[@TheRozzleNozzle]

AttilatheThrilla Lyle cooper is straight edge mate

[@aldrinxchuaexecratedph2116]

@@AttilatheThrilla drugs cant do that..skills will

[@melomandrumspassion3959]

He is obviously stoned.

[@Madmonk7]

I was onstage with The Faceless 2 weeks ago. They were incredible, I got to meet Lyle as he walked off stage. Got my picture with him and spoke with him for a few minutes. Such a nice and humble guy! Long live THE FACELESS \m/

[@AsAugustSleeps]

The vocalist sounds like a beast live.

[@STANDIEMCSTILLE]

TFL live is amazing. I was at their 10 year for this cd and was fucking mind blowing.

[@Skhal]

@@STANDIEMCSTILLE wow I would sell my wife to see this live

[@Amivgr1]

Awesome drumming! Is he blind? He looks blind

[@AsAugustSleeps]

@@Amivgr1 For sure. He’s playing all this stuff with his eyes closed but no he’s not blind.

[@mattdaye]

It's been a long time since I've listened to The Faceless, but damn his blasts and footwork is definitely some thing to be appreciated

[@logik4264]

I wonder how good he's playing when he's woke up

[@journeythecrab493]

Crisp sound, seriously. I can hear everything clearly, and the drums don’t overpower everything Like nearly every drumming video does! That’s honestly amazing.

[@donmulloni]

how he can drum this well and look half asleep is beyond me.... what a show of talent!

[@cameronskye94]

Those fucking bomb blasts at that tempo are just nuts. One of my favorite drum performances on film

[@aaronthomas7664]

2:49 - 3:20 still gets me every time

[@thrashology]

2024 still watching this masterpiece. He is in a trance. Love it.

[@VikingVolk]

forget all of you Lyle Cooper kills it on Drums

[@20bstone]

This is easily the best quality drumcam I have ever seen. Very underrated drummer.

[@rippingthroughmetal]

Keene's a great guitarist and all, but live, Lyle is just flawless. He's always spot on, and he makes it look so easy! Looking forward to seeing these guys again on Summer Slaughter this year! \m/

[@emersuleme]

I think, after 13 years, Lyle Cooper was ahead of his time.

[@yousifdelvalle4162]

My God, Just look at him harnessing his Satanic Powers.

[@gatesofslaughter8040]

Yousif Del Valle i see you have watched that bullshit video as well. 😂

[@sylvestercrowley8909]

@@gatesofslaughter8040 but its true...

[@BrunoLongfield]

that video introduced me to the faceless, i am so glad i watched that shit

[@me4tgr1ndr]

@@BrunoLongfield also introduced me to sumerian records, and I love most of the bands under that now

[@jeremylewis6540]

Stupid thing I ever heard all gifts come from God not Satan dumb ass Satan needs God's go ahead before he has authority to do anything.Lol simple mind.

[@drummerr08]

Whos Here in 2023?! I love this man’s style

[@metal666silviu]

Thank you Illuminati bullshit for introducing me to this brilliant drummer

[@koopboof1969]

omfg i got here from those videos too lol

[@alexdelarge7747]

Thats fuckin hilarious! They are trying to hurt them by saying nonsense about them when in fact they are giving them exposure. Good, logical, christian thinking at its best.

[@STANDIEMCSTILLE]

When you could literally drum in your sleep.

[@redlightclinicdrummer]

Can u put the video on here please lol

[@codhcod4949]

one of the best quality productions I've seen

[@TheAntinowherelane]

2020 KZbin: "includes paid promotion" Me: ...of ancient covenants?

[@Almost5768]

Sooo goooood. This literally makes my day better every time I watch it.

[@tomasguerrero438]

Just to think that he came up with those drums fills for each of those two albums he played with the Faceless, makes him a phenomenal drummer. He might get picked on on his style of playing but, that's just plain BS and jealousy! Kyle is already a legend in the Death Metal Scene!!

[@ahmedpipes]

Lyle. The least you could do is get the dude’s name right.

[@Nakoaarnold]

Lyle is the best drummer I have seen live with the band. Ive seen them just about every time they have come through DFW. Dude is good friends with a buddy of mine in San Antonio. Glad to see him killing it! Wish there were drummers like him in fort worth!

[@rsaldivar8]

So ray Charles must have been possessed right? Because mothertrucker was blind

[@GussOrdaz]

LMFAO!!!!!! ahhahah

[@leviatkinson6184]

is he really

[@rsaldivar8]

Levi Atkinson is who really?

[@leviatkinson6184]

R Saldivar is this guy really blind

[@rsaldivar8]

Levi Atkinson no, he isn't ray Charles. This is Lyle cooper. Ray Charles was a blind pianist.

[@TheArchitect5150]

the faceless really have tightened up soooo much over the years. awesome stuff

[@DisgorgedPutridity]

Dat snare tho!

[@omben562]

2021 still love it

[@EliWalker929]

Anybody else not getting the audio with the video anymore???

[@EmberGyaru]

So many drummers that play crazy fast and accurately often look like lifeless robots crunching numbers, but you can see this dude feels it! I really dig that.

[@mcAzcrew]

Si Lyle está poseído por el demonio, qué clase de bestia ancestral poseyó a Alex Rudinger?

[@JonnySublime]

Flawless victory. Truly superb.

[@faisalagastya94]

Fun fact: he is Straight edge

[@xWagnerPlaguesx]

Faisal Agastya one of my people, I dig it lol

[@simanduh]

2021, still watching this... come back next year lol

[@andrewcoreTTV]

Did this video die?

[@Hallintakeino]

Thank you Lyle Cooper, you are so amazing!

[@bigbobrosstv]

@2:48 the transition.... fuck dude.

[@doublecrossedswine112]

it's apeshit

[@reverendvile666]

quite possibly one of the most accurate and technical drummers ever.

[@goldenbigmac]

He closes his eyes because he suffers from extreme stage fright.

[@AquaAnim]

+Harvey Pickleston Great discussion guys, also to be noted as this was later in the tour. Earlier videos of this tour show Lyle more relaxed, playing this kind of music, really is hell on the body.

[@MrAlienautopsy]

Cole Miller I don't buy that at all. This dude is channeling some spirit to play like this...he in a sort of altered state of consciousness and eyes are likely rolling back in his head. He closes his eyes because the rolled back eyes is disturbing to most.

[@TunnelJumper]

@Reveu Le'Sean That's some really awesome insight. Did he say this in a particular video interview or magazine?

[@kaizuey]

One of the dopest songs ever written imo \m/

[@driarma]

October 2019 i'm comeback!

[@kvnftzsmmns]

thank you, for giving me more than anyone else has here.

[@ManoelPlacidom]

3:07 nice

[@blam279]

I literally have watched that part hundreds of times over the past few years, fucking love it.

[@jondoe5017]

props to all the drummers that have been in this band you have always made the faceless what it is

[@WillCtheMechDrummer]

Who cares about his posture? Just watch the video... I'm sure no one here does every task in life the way it "should" be... Anyways... badass song and this cam angle is the shit!

[@crazybutcool5150]

Fucking unreal. AWESOME!! Like an Alien on the drums beast mode!! Amazing passion and feel...

[@theultimategamer213]

he looks like he's in so much pain. why doesn't he straighten up his back a bit? thats gonna hurt when he's older

[@mjkcomposer]

+Kyle Schneid right thats exactly what i was thinking. it hurts just watching it

[@caidurkan251]

Justin Rios Oh look the moron thinks that criticism is hatred and is trying to say everyone else is shit at drumming. His back looks properly out of shape when he does faster double pedal parts and that's a fact. It doesn't make him bad, it just means he has bad posture. Don't be a little child.

[@t3hgir]

watch George Kolias' dvd on blast beats. He says that it's common and natural to lean forward during faster tempo double bass. As long as you're relaxed and not straining any muscles (look how relaxed Lyle's shoulders, face, etc are) I don't think a slight hunch forward to lean more on the pedals is going to cause back problems.

[@numnumzramen8990]

Leaning forward helps him not strain as it shifts his weight more over the pedal allowing him to maintain control and speed. It's the only way to be able to do the amazing stuff he does as precisely and consistently as he does. Thanks

[@rickhxc]

just because kollias says that is natural doesnt make it right, i mean , yeah hes fast as fuck , and can lean to whatever side he wants while he plays, but his back is gonna hurt years later, yeah he plays great and i respect both drummers, but damn, one thing that always you gotta do is sitting with the correct posture on your drums , or anywhere , of course for anyone "sitting right" its subjective but for a physical terapist well thats a different story, not a hate comment bro just trying to make a point, cheers

[@Freogeteknet]

Will never stop watching these videos! damn you if you ever take them down!

[@Freogeteknet]

this still holds true!

[@drummin4InTheShadows]

He looks like me drumming 5 years ago but plays like me 5 years in the future lol

[@Itsjustc]

Where's your drumming video fool

[@SpacecowBand]

I scroll down here just to say this, and it seems that you have already done so. I applaud you.

[@holdmeclosertonydanza22]

Not quite my tempo.

[@TheRakbar]

I'd say easily one of the best drummers in metal, this man is a legend...

[@ramdor4]

The guy makes the ugliest drumming face lol

[@orion210]

lol its called beast mode & concentration!! drummer here too \m/

[@orion210]

Check out my band guys on facebook. We are tearin up San Antonio Tx up right now inside out!! We are called Beyond Deaths Reach. \m/

[@AppleTree84]

His fills are just soooooo satisfying to listen to

[@8INMETALWETRUST8]

amazing u can see that he really enjoys what hes doing he even plays with hes eyes close lol makes it look so easy. RESPECT!

[@juliorobles5696]

2023 almost 2024 🎉🎉

[@AdameusMozartinez]

Lyle... you're doing amazing things man! It's good to see you out there ripping it up on the set. Keep it up. Don't forget about San Antonio, man!

[@MasonBangsDrums]

the live recording quality is unbelievable!

[@Chorofonfilo]

Flawless and effortless, fantastic technique.

[@djjagdish]

Damn...thanks for posting this, I can't like it hard enough!!!

[@ekago666]

almost 2024, and still amazing 🤟 killer drummer

[@1sheldon]

This mix is amazing

[@blasteffect19]

Miss so much this era :'(

[@4lter3g00]

2023 and this video still give me goosebumps

[@DangerousDrummerDado]

Accidentally stumbled on Lyle here. I can't say I regret one bit.

[@Dhobby517]

3:10 always loved that fill

[@asheshinfinite3766]

How the heck do you remember this shit and play it so effortlessly and without errors?! This guy is DEADLY!

[@nebula2000]

He can play however he wants. Some constructive criticism: Don't criticize an artist. They run the show.

[@Hikutapawnch]

For all of you complaining about his drum style. Its because he has a really intense fear of the crowd when he plays shows. True story.

[@Drummerfy]

Absolutely amazing drummer he definitely has my respect

[@ManguEry]

Playing drums is such an art

[@ovechkin0831]

The definition of being focused and in the zone

[@fairch14]

He has his eyes closed during all the quick double bass and blast beats. He's concentrating. I can't imagine how hard this is to play.

[@z0mgzt0m]

Love how The Faceless are one of the most technical bands out there at the moment and they play a tighter show than any band that plays music no where near as technical as this.

[@sanoroth]

He's jus godlike....the beat from 3:17 onwards is d most creatively and beautifully composed pattern i've ever heard..

[@UlfhedinnNorsk]

Who the fuck would give this thumbs down? 🤦🏻‍♂️ August 2020 still watching this awesome video 👍🏻

[@gonadiator]

such a fucking badass definitely in the top 10 best live death/tech/prog metal drummers out there

[@FernandoGarciaGaspar]

Lyle you are the master!

[@metallicrazy8891]

The commercial for madden was so awesome it made me forget what video I was getting ready to watch. Then I got this... well, let's just say, you can have your cake and eat it too.

[@Brokenphobe]

He's seriously FEELING the music.

[@watchlistenlearn]

from 1:15 to 2:00 is soo amazing and he can do it blind folded !!!!

[@carl0076]

I hate how this is one of the best live recorded performances I've ever seen. The sound quality is fucking amazing and all people are arguing about is whether or not he's possessed. Who cares if he is, check out that audio lol