The Iconic Drumming Behind "Laid To Rest" | Lamb Of God Song Breakdown

[@DrumeoOfficial]

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[@TheKneezee]

Easily the best music KZbin channel. And I don’t play drums

[@the6ig6adwolf]

This video is a complete disgrace and everyone @Drumeo should be ashamed and embarrassed.

[@Eric-cj8sb]

He should have talked about a song he helped write, not any of Chris Alder's songs.

[@Drew2ub]

When are the Chris Turner vids going to be posted?

[@SeanKernan]

Kinda fucked up that Chris Adler gets no credit here. At least have Chris on your channel some time. He wrote these drum parts.

[@rijoraghvan5493]

Strange, how Chris Adler is never even mentioned or credited even in passing, in contributing to such iconic parts in metal drumming history. Must be such bad blood...

[@EstebanQuintela]

Maybe there's some legal issues in between or something like that. that's why they can't say his name The only thing that we can do is enjoy

[@tziizuz]

THIS !!!

[@AlkanetEXE]

If you watch their longer video with Art Cruz, he talks at length about how much he respects Chris's drumming and knows he is filling some big shoes.

[@Eric-cj8sb]

​@@AlkanetEXE he is failing.

[@Ruleof2Review]

I was going to say the same thing. I don’t blame Art for they but I hate to see it. Feels wrong and unfair.

[@serkansengul3]

Chris Adler should come to Drumeo !!!

[@brunofarina3391]

YEAHHH! I would love it!

[@KratosIsSick]

Chris Adler made the As the Palaces burn and Ashes...Killadelphia.. His Drumming was great and absolutely kills on so many songs. 11th Hour, ATPB, Vigil, Ruin, Bootscraper, Purified, Devil in God's, Defense,

[@Eric-cj8sb]

Yeah it took bad we have an inferior drummer playing those songs now.

[@jonny555ive]

Anything Chris plays is going to be a banger guaranteed 🤘🤘

[@krisstout2347]

@@Eric-cj8sb Art is still a damn good drummer. hes just not the legend that is Chris Adler

[@shadowthagreat]

Chris Adler is and will forever be my favorite metal drummer..

[@ELY-RIVERA]

X2

[@derekblackthorne]

He was the God of the band. Now they're just lamb.

[@shadowthagreat]

@@derekblackthorne 😂😂 fr

[@scottfenloch7331]

You have to give mention and respect to Chris Adler in this situation.

[@reginaldalmazan6933]

true

[@afgaafif]

He just say "the record" without saying "Chris Adler" 😩

[@singastorm]

FFS he does in the full segment, in fact he goes out of his way to explain how a lot of these rythmic decisions were NOT his. this is a supercut of a longer video. He's extremely respectful about where the material came from and is a very capable drummer in his own right,. Stop needlessly trashing the guy who's doing a perfectly good job in the role.

[@davidsalas6874]

It's in the first line of the description...

[@SuperRoo_22]

This might sound strange, but i lost all interest in LOG after Chris was let go/left/fired. Still listen to all of the albums with Chris on them though.

[@JayCord00]

I respect Art but Chris Adler is such an iconic drummer that have written such classic drum parts, that its hard to just forget how it used to be played by a such an influential musician. Again for me in the drumeo video, the snare tuning isnt doing it, dosent fit the LOG sound imo 🤷

[@keithwoodcrest]

Yeah I love me a big fat snare drum but part of the reason the drumming on the earlier LOG albums, in my opinion anyway, was the high pitch of Chris's snare. And that tight crack with the deeps bass drums and toms is what I expect when I hear those songs

[@traviskilroy3648]

true but not every drummer tunes it so tight to the point of a piccolo snare.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Remember that Metallica gig when Dave Lombardo sat in for Lars? Well, it's probably time to get Dave on Drumeo to break down the iconic double bass parts in One or the time signatures in Blackened.

[@edwardgogo8066]

Loll

[@GerkoRodriguez]

You are just proving why Adler left, this is TOXIC, art is actually the Drummer, you like it or not, he didnt just fill in for a gig

[@dimitripapadinikolaus]

are you stupid? dave filled in for a single gig whereas art's chris' permanent replacement

[@pieflies]

@@GerkoRodriguezwhile it makes sense that they couldn’t get Chris to do it because it’s the current band that owns the song, but they could have easily chosen a song that he wrote instead of one he didn’t. Criticism isn’t automatically “toxic”, and is a valid part of doing things better next time.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

@@pieflies 😉🤘

[@EvanBiser]

Chris Adlers drumming was iconic, so many catchy and memorable grooves. I love Art, he’s a great fit, but man do I miss Chris

[@bendaniels1213]

This has got to be my favorite song to drum on, the fills are so satisfying

[@adriantomo5688]

i love what drumeo put out, but this song should be broken down by chris adler. art cruz should breakdown his own drum part on new lamb of god album.

[@GerkoRodriguez]

Yeah maybe you should teach them how to do content 😂😂😂

[@joeberger3737]

Get Chris Adler on Drumeo please!!!!

[@ogwally739]

That scream after the breakdown is iconic and both the arrangement by Adler and Art's playing now underneath it fits so perfectly. You can tell Art is feeding off the emotion of that scream when he's playing.

[@Jeremoid]

I really love Art, he is great, and hope he stays in LOG for as long as possible. Now, since he didn't write the song in the first place, I don't think is appropriate having him trying to explain it. Like in 1:26

[@TelesPlayMetal]

Well if you don’t think it’s appropriate, then I guess it isn’t.

[@hobojungle1]

Man the finish on that kit is friggin gorgeous.

[@gregchapdelaine4889]

Art Cruz seems like a good guy with a great vibe and attitude. Monster drummer, too. He was the best possible choice to replace Chris Alder and keeps the band moving forward in a good way.

[@Eric-cj8sb]

The band would of been better off just stopping or at least no longer playing Adler's song because Art can't hit it.

[@gregchapdelaine4889]

@@Eric-cj8sb thanks for sharing your opinion.

[@GerkoRodriguez]

@@Eric-cj8sbdude you a hater hahahaha you are pathethic, you just prove why adler left, so toxic, i bet you cant even play the verdes of this song and yet Here you are criticizing a PRO Drummer, if you simp adler is fine, but thats not art’s fault

[@TronciM]

​@@Eric-cj8sb What's wrong with his drumming?

[@mrhyde2250]

@@Eric-cj8sbyou have no idea what you are talking about.

[@felipemotorhead]

I'm stoked, I practiced it today for 5 hours in 0.5 speed and now I actually can play it! I can't believe it I can play it!!!!!

[@Metalmania82]

He does a great job playing Adler's music. It was always awesome to see Adler play the songs like it was the easiest thing to do.

[@egoogl]

he is hitting those toms with such power. triplets are always a good choice for catchy and original metal madness

[@MRRVADrums]

This song is super fun to play. I think the hardest part of it is just the triplet kicks are pretty much constant throughout most of the song. It’s not fast, but after a million bars of it, your legs are wanting a break. Good shit.

[@SamGrantOfficial]

anybody else immediately switch to one of chris adlers drum clinics the second this guys started to play? cause same.

[@indrathemaggot]

Cruz is super cool, but there's something in Chris that is not replaceable. not only the tone, but the "groove", especially in the bass drum part. Also there're moments when we're listening to the new songs, and we're imagining in our head the sound of Chris' drumming that will make it different. Anyway, we're happy to see Lamb of God now! Cant wait to see them again in Hammersonic 2024

[@abiraggarwal3316]

his control over the kick is absolutely amazing damn

[@Ro700Repeater]

he fluffed the intro though haha

[@kevinbick1234]

And your point is? He has said right at the start its not his song

[@kevinbick1234]

Maybe he has but no ones perfect. If i was good as he is I wouldnt be bothered.

[@JayCord00]

​@@kevinbick1234chill out bud, no need to get offended over it🤦

[@yigitdoganay3528]

haha absolutely no. he compensates for his weaknesses (which is totally fine) but acts like he is ''that guy.'' i don't respect him at all for not mentioning chris adler even a single time these whole sessions.

[@percyrevollo708]

What a different sound and feeling! Chris🔥💪🤘

[@rayizm3]

ART CRUZ is KING KONG on drums hands down, but something about the way Chris Adler plays this song just does it for me. That ROCKS!!! 2 badass drummers with 2 different styles.🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@MeNtZe9]

Danger place to be drumeo! We can feel and see the difference. We the lambs of god love Chris and we are all hurt from his absence from the band!

[@cyberhorst]

This is bs af. Art is the hell of a drummer and is doing a great job in Lamb of God.

[@arikichu]

Even though they don't wanna mention the Absolutely fucking insane Legendary Drumming God Name here BUT we all know Chris made lots of kids pick up those Drum sticks. Absolutely killer arrangment by one and only CHRIS ADLER. NICE COVER DUDE.

[@reinebantube]

No one can recreate Chris Adlers feel, it’s why I never went to see them again after Chris left.

[@Eric-cj8sb]

Same here brother. 🤘

[@872463051]

I felt that way after the s/t record, but I think Art came into his style on Omens. It's a little more straightforward/less groovy, but it's a solid LoG record. Plus Art is a very good live drummer - brings a solid energy to Adler's parts, playing them pretty faithfully. It's certainly not exactly the same as before, but I don't know how you think seeing LoG with Art is worse than staying home.

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

Just like Charlie benante can’t recreate vinnie pauls powerful groove playing, they are very technical but the feel is impossible to replicated

[@brettneedham88]

Love lamb of god because of Chris Adler buy Art Cruze tears it up man. You gotta see him. His energy is fucking awesome. He is a bad ass drummer.

[@sicklettuce]

You wouldn't know the difference.

[@SheeshMaGeesh]

Me: Mom can we have Chris Adler? Mom: We have Chris Adler at home. Chris Adler at home:

[@johnstone4936]

Lamb of God would never be Lamb of God without Chris Adler. The foundation he made with this band is phenomenal. One of the most melodic, creative and skilled metal drummer. Chris brought us something that is totally unique. I give him full credit for that. Art is also a good drummer but the sound of LOG mostly means Chris

[@disliked1390]

One of the first metal songs I learned, if you never played double kick it can look intimidating but I swear one weekend and you can learn it. I'm not good at all at double kick and i can do this.

[@DrumsetManiac91]

Am I crazy or is the notation wrong at 3:53 ? The last 4 notes should be one eighth note triplet earlier. And in the next 2 bars at 3:59 , the second bar should be 5/4 with an extra quarter rest at the end, and the last 2 eighth note triplets should again be one eighth note triplet earlier.

[@jonny555ive]

"This is how i do it" Because I can't do it like Chris Adler. You will always be in his shadow Art.

[@hectormendoza7261]

Art has such a cool personality and great talent, I wish we get more videos of him with drumeo. Man is a beast!

[@PavelPerez]

Excellent performance, my only complaint is the snare doesn't sound like a can.

[@alexschneider8494]

Trash can sounding snares are annoying and need to get by the wayside.

[@diegopeart]

that is actually a good thing. this is no st anger.

[@falkhorn0915]

LOL

[@PavelPerez]

@@alexschneider8494 yeah but this song, just like St. Anger, is enshrined in my skull with that particular annoying sound. It's part of its soul really.

[@PavelPerez]

@@diegopeart sure, but if you like these songs the way yhey were originally conceived, removing the flaws just takes away from the magic.

[@monkeywrench0265]

Chris Adler absolute GOAT

[@1step2deadline]

Sadly Chris Adler doesn't get the credits for his drums on this song. Art, you are a nice drummer but hey, this is a Chris Adler song and you're just playing it.

[@Christian-yv6cw]

You don’t think art is aware of that fact? 😂

[@Slayerformayor1983]

He acknowledged right outta the gate that it wasn’t his song...

[@1step2deadline]

@@Christian-yv6cw You didn't get my point. I'd suggest your to read it again.

[@marindab4301]

Go checkout the other Drumeo video Art did. It was way more in depth. 👍

[@1step2deadline]

@@Slayerformayor1983 Saying it wasn't his song isn't the same as giving the credit to Chris. This song is a masterpiece and that's why I think the name should be said.

[@stevewilson9778]

Chris Adler is one of my all-time favorite drummers. His feel is incredibly laid-back, which is ironic considering the style of music he creates.

[@mariolongtin8271]

Chris Adler is one the best drummers to ever live.

[@paulknowles6433]

Art is a truly amazing drummer but Chris Adler is whats missing from Lamb of God for me right now. His unique groove and dynamic was an integral part of what i loved about the band 🤘🤘

[@brodieangerfist6601]

Chris Adler needa to be recognised for sure. Hes a b3ast

[@X5E70MJX]

Chris Adler will always have a special place in my heart. No one can fill in his spot

[@lazyartist08]

I really like his drumming and that headbanging upwards...

[@tamarockstar09]

I played in cover bands from 2001-2010 and I wish I had these videos to help me learn. But I did it the old fashion way just listening to the song pure of sound. And maybe some visuals from a live performance or dvd live performance. We didn’t have this kind of luxury

[@DimidrolTravels]

Chris Adler is a monster. Art is doing Chris justice. Beautiful drumming

[@aiocara]

Wish I could see Chris Adler on here Drumeo

[@lasagnahog7695]

Art Cruz was in the first video I saw from this channel. The dude is a ball of charisma and it's super impressive to step into another musician's shoes and keep a band going.

[@jackfish1990]

Great breakdown of an epic song.

[@BunsenMusic]

At 4:00 when they show the breakdown build-up.. then Art explains about how the next beat changes up by just moving the snare... but Drumeo shows a clip of the section AFTER the part he was talking about lol. He was talking about the weird snare hits in the breakdown.

[@delusional8917]

The reason why he is doing one of Chris’ songs is because he is promoting the upcoming tour with mastodon where they will be playing the full album.

[@endyarinata5634]

I think he shouldn't talk about this song because Chris Adler made that iconic drum part

[@papasilver]

If you wanted a true breakdown of this song, you should've gotten Chris Adler, the man himself who literally contributed to the making of this song, to play it. Having Art here when he doesn't know much of anything about how this drum tune came about is ridiculous.

[@RasputinPrime75]

Art Cruz & Mike Portnoy, two of my favorite episodes thus far. Great job guys.

[@babydeerbass9466]

Not cool not mentioning Chris Adler on this one... awesome drummer but Adler owns the credit

[@jraddd367]

My most favorite band of all time!

[@sameaux]

Maybe do a song he wrote. Great drummer but he can’t hold a candle to the work and genius of Chris Adler.

[@holdenmagroin-1]

Is drumeo and lamb of god trying to make me forget Chris Adler......is Art going to break down Hour Glass, Something to die for....i love Art Cruz ....Memento Mori is killer.....but Laid to rest is Chris Adler

[@tziizuz]

Yeah, Chris should be playing this song, not Art, mad rispect to Chris and LoG to pull off this album, it's probably best metal album out there! Mixing is just outstanding on this record. I listen to this album every week still...

[@andishawjfac]

No, it shouldn't, Chris isn't the drummer for Lamb of God. He clearly doesn't want to play these songs or be in the band anymore, how about some respect for his descision and for Arts place as the bands drummer?

[@edwardgogo8066]

​@@andishawjfacWell Art can stick to breaking down songs we wrote drums for🤷🏾‍♂️

[@tziizuz]

@@andishawjfac could break down his own song? There is no disrespect in my post

[@SIRebrum]

*Ashes of the Wake* is the Best Metal Mix I've ever heard, even some Albums releasing Now don't hold to that Mix lol

[@bankerjumper]

@@andishawjfac I respect Chris and Art immensely as drummers and the work they put in. But part of that work Chris put in was writing a lot of LoG music and specifically his signature style of groovy metal drumming in this song. Odd for you to say he clearly doesn't want to play the songs, last I knew Chris left the band because of toxicity in the group so there are reasons beyond "I don't want to play this anymore". I gotta think a man with his passion wants to play, but without whatever drama they have going on. I know they've done breakdowns on songs Art's written since he's been in LoG, it just seems weird to cash in on a well known song another drummer had created. It'd be like Jay Weinberg doing a breakdown on Duality or Mike Mangini doing a breakdown of Dance of Eternity.

[@richardharvey216]

Dude Every time i hear this song. I air drum threw most of the song. Freaking Killer

[@ParisChristianne]

I'm really quite sad about the lack of any credit or mention of Chris Adler. It's like he was never in the band and Cruz was always their drummer. Creepy.

[@daltonvribes2892]

Art Cruz IS HIM. the time is now quit crying about the old drummer. Babies.

[@edwardgogo8066]

He really isn't lol

[@asarsalari]

God damn, that set/lighting is fantastic

[@adilfadhilah4334]

This song its like energy drink that boost your will to play more

[@kooskansloos4834]

This is the first song from LOG I heard & saw, on their tour in Europe while I went initially to watch Devildriver. Hooked ever since.

[@Kinglouie666]

The first time I played it all the way through I had goosebumps the entire time.

[@ElevnSense]

This song got a major shot in the ass after they put out the covid performance they did of it, tbh one of my favorite performances in of the song

[@mitchellcambron2440]

Badass, thanks for sharing. Art Cruz is awesome!

[@splitsecondblackswan]

Not his song.

[@JTown66]

Great drummer!! Great song!!

[@ethangeurin2582]

Written by a true Legend 😢 CA

[@ruelantorbaidya6794]

The real man behind this is CHRIS ADLER!! NOT Art Cruz. Such a shame for Drumeo for not even mentioning him once... This wasn't expected at all

[@patrickgelder-ph5yd]

Laid to rest is up there with Spheres of madness.

[@isaacalvarado123]

Nah. Laid to rest is easy to play. Spheres of madness is on the next level

[@patrickgelder-ph5yd]

@@isaacalvarado123 Ah, see. Perspective. I have played both as a drummer. So yeah, you are correct and i am right.🤓

[@darietto75]

Very good and entertaining drummer. I find it strange, however, that in both this video and the others Chris Adler is never mentioned, as he is the historical drummer as well as the author of the drum parts for this song.

[@HantuLaut-p8k]

Chris adler has to explain his masterpiece ❤❤

[@kaimaitland4068]

That intro beat is my fav in the whole song

[@paoloflores5641]

Can't wait adler with this channel.

[@epc9476]

Don't really care for the who plays what better, however it is definitely strange to not at least mention the guy who wrote/played this "iconic" drum part in a breakdown of it. For anyone new to Lamb of God you should check out the fromer drummer playing this song as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZKtqKGcZr2mfKs like i said at the start its not about who plays what better or anything, Art is great and Chris is great, both should be appreciated

[@VRock121]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJLRc2aaja10p80 Same video with original audio.

[@EMCproductions]

Video 6 of commenting until Drumeo makes a "Best Rudimental Drummer of the Year" award category

[@TronciM]

One of the greatest metal songs ever made

[@bronsondrums2354]

One of the best groove metal songs ever , who wrote all of LOGs classic drum parts ? Oh yeah the great Chris Adler! Why couldn’t he be gracious enough to mention that? Break down a song you didn’t even write and then not even name drop the original drummer 🙄🙄🙄

[@ismailb7874]

No LOG without Chris 😢😢

[@suqqmadiq2604]

Ahit i been drumming this song longer than art.

[@mtbgeologist]

Laid to Rest was one of my gateway songs to heavy metal, and they still have a special place in my heart. While I wish it was Chris Adler breaking it down, Art is a fantastic dude and has really found his place in the band. Happy that he found his groove and is thriving!

[@DETHMOKIL]

Kirk hammit breaks down the four horsemen!

[@Metallizombie]

This is just like the Paul Bostaph/Dave Lombardo situation to me. Art is a world class technical drummer, but he lacks that level of unpredictability or whatever “this could fall off the wheels at any moment” feel or Chris Adler. Art is certainly dialed in.

[@yashit666]

I hate either the tuning or the mixing of the snare drum. It’s missing the ringing sound chris’ used to have. It’s not the character and sounds like someone else is playing the drums instead of lamb of god’s drummer. It’s incredible how just a snare sound can make so much difference on their music. Chris adler is a genius.

[@Tamby666]

I mean no disrespect. It wasn't Art who should have done Laid To Rest drum breakdown, it should have been Chris Adler. That was his era, not Art's. Art should have done a Memento Mori drum breakdown, that's what it is. I'm not sure if Drumeo called Art to make this video or because of Art's own wishes, but for me, they should think first before doing something. I feel bad for Chris Adler 😢. To be honest, I haven't listened to Lamb Of God since Chris Adler left the band. Anyway, Art is a great drummer.

[@Joseph_Leysath]

What Drum Kit does Mr. Cruz use? I know he uses a ludwig. But what material and what's the whole kit called?

[@NikkLiberos]

A little over two weeks to see this live. LESSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

With Pantera? It was so killer

[@annaarmas7134]

También te quiero mucho Art Cruz ❤🥁

[@choomanji]

feel like adler should be the one explaining this to me

[@papaolhos]

This guy is a beast, seems like a decent human as well!

[@jaym4697]

Every album after Resolution is just hit and miss.

[@asbearsasbears5093]

Major L to anyone who thinks art doesn’t fill Chris Adler’s shoes. So tired of reading/hearing people bash this guy. If you go see them live I promise you won’t give a shit who’s drumming but yo neck gon hurt when u leave.

[@edgardogonzalez158]

Saludos desde Argentina

[@smbm1]

Art is a beast, but it will never sound like Chris

[@mf5514]

This is THE song that got me into LoG in the first place, albeit not even their version, Guitar Hero!. I felt Art just said drum stuff and couldnt break down the song as it wasn't his, like theres no emotional attachment. I have seen Chris' breakdowns and they are better. Lamb will be here next month, the first time in a long time, since i broke my back. Looking at going to see them w/Pantera and also by themselves. So will be good to see Art live. I have seen Chris many times previously. Hadnt heard of Chris' accident for awhile after it happened, but then was surprised when Art popped up. Bought Chris' album but was scammed by the record store in Melbourne. One thing that does irk me is Randy always says "his" band, not "our" band, like the others don't count. I know he was an @$$ from the early videos, but thought maybe he had wisened up. So not sure still exactly why Chris went. Good luck to Art though, see u in a month maybe, if my back lets me walk around!

[@CurtisHartley-s8x]

You will never be lamb of God without Chris adler!!!!!!

[@redsed1565]

Aquaman on drums is awesome! Can he play under water i wonder. Would be a first LOL

[@botakberjambang5413]

Chris adler the goat

[@atomicbrain9401]

Chris Adler