The Mad Drummer - Brick Mistress - Fight The System (Playthrough)

Before I was the drummer at the “Wrong Gig,” I was the drummer for the band Brick Mistress (a progressive metal band). I loved that band, and we wrote some great songs together. It was a lot of fun revisiting this song after so many years.
Audio Mixed by: Jim Dofka
Video Editing by: Brian Adams
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[@iMadrid11]

Mad Drummer looks sane now playing with a metal band.

[@punxsutawneyphil3944]

Top 3 things for mental health: - going outside regularly - positive mindset - playing in a metal band

[@XlissueslXgaming]

What band does he play in?

[@punxsutawneyphil3944]

@@XlissueslXgaming Madball.

[@punxsutawneyphil3944]

@@XlissueslXgaming jk, I don't know.

[@ForNations]

​@@XlissueslXgaming doesn't it say in the title of the video?

[@ukaszsikora4636]

People loves your tricks, musicians loves your style, drummers loves your timing

[@Robostomp]

As a musician I'm genuinely amazed how Steve manages to keep track of timing under his tricks. Proves that there was a huge solid base many years before the "wrong gig" stuff.

[@johnboyle3297]

Worse bossa-nova ever LOL

[@brnby8984]

Gah! 2:16 Those cymbal chokes while keeping the double bass 🔥

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I'm glad you caught that (it's my favorite part). 🙂

[@gabrytekno]

thats something else, i cant imagine how or better what it takes to be that good, this guy is just impressive

[@sammue6349]

@@themaddrummerofficial DUDE!!!! AWESOME FRICKIN DRUMMING MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAD RESPECT!!!!!!!!

[@YayaGolf777]

No doubt, cat like quickness!!!!

[@doubledave7451]

As a drummer myself, I love watching Steve play. His style is so chaotic and wild yet precisely under control at all times. Every time he hits a cymbal I'm like "he's gonna drop a stick".....still waiting lol.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I appreciate that. People "assume" that I'm out of control (and it's designed to look that way). However, there's always a part of my brain that's tight to my rehearsal room... meaning I can't get too caught up in the moment (the live show) or I'll mess up. There's always a part of me that's trying to be connected to the "rehearsals" I did beforehand. Hope that makes sense. :-)

[@PropagandasaurusRex]

@@themaddrummerofficial That's quite difficult to do. I've been playing for 25 years and I still drop sticks when I get too carried away. Or perhaps I'm just a lousy drummer. LOL

[@RustyShackleford_]

And it only took twelve years to get another video of this absolute legend. Merry Xmas, ho ho hos

[@YTubeScandalScrambledMyHandle]

The twelve years of Christmas 🤣😇✌️

[@RustyShackleford_]

@@YTubeScandalScrambledMyHandle he must have misunderstood that song. The important thing is he's back lol

[@vetbcrazy]

Damn! I’m winded just watching!

[@BLASTBEATDrumCenter]

The Mad Drummer is at the right gig! Congrats, Steve! Sending you hugs and kisses from Blastbeat team! 🤘🤘

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Oh man, I love you guys!!! You were SO kind to me when I was in Russia. We really had a good time!!!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

@The Clock Collector It's SPAM!!! I've reported them, so hopefully they'll be removed.

[@robertginsburg8113]

Without a doubt the best double kick drum playing I've ever heard. Hat's off to you!

[@JohnnyIDive37]

Wow what a strong drummer, deadly accurate.

[@cgrovespsyd]

After 12 years, he is much more sophisticated (and faster) with less flashy showmanship and he has evolved into a powerhouse first class pro. I’m hoping that his talent is recognized and he joins a nationally known band. Keep those kick ass videos coming! Woooooo!

[@captaininsano422]

He's been a professional drummer including session work since the 80's dude. This song is one he recorded in like '91 or so

[@cgrovespsyd]

@@captaininsano422 Apparently 12 years since his last video, according to other posts. Imho, his playing was way above the other musicians with him, which seemed to be cover bands playing in smaller venues. Hoping he gets the recognition he deserves.

[@kanderson772]

For real, he's playing through something he recorded as a kid. He's been a top tier drummer for a while,the goofy shit paid the bills though

[@user-hr3ug1rv7s]

Steve you are one of the best 🎉

[@paracoima]

I love everything about this...the song, the set, the style...and the Evel Knievel shirt. Epic.

[@johnspartan7103]

Thank you for choosing this planet that we call earth.

[@grantg98]

LEGENDARY. One of the best drum performances I've ever seen. Mad chops. AMAZING!!!

[@keithwoodcrest]

My god. Just when you think this dude couldn't possibly top his abilities he goes and pulls out all the stops. Absolutely incredible man. Can't wait to see what's coming next

[@taylormoss5492]

Why is this not spreading like wildfire??? This is the most solid piece of work I've seen in a LONG time... Endless chops. Absolutely perfect.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

That's extremely kind. Thank You. 🙏

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Killed it Steve!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

ANDREW!!! Thank you for checking out the video. We really need to schedule something together soon.

[@sabholdings9995]

Steve, Great to hear this again--it's gotten better with time . Give Jim all my best--I'll be hitting up shortly. --S.A. Adams

[@lorddeathspit1124]

It took him 12 years to find the song that fit his style! Well done sir!

[@drumfanatik316]

Wow!!! We need MORE of this!!! Absolutely loved this!!! I've seen other videos of yours, but you're not playing material like this!!! This is fantastic!!! That double bass cymbal choke fill was SICK!!!!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I appreciate you noticing that section. It's not really hard to play, but it's a bit tough to "balance" and not fall over. 🤣

[@janethouse1779]

Wow. Fantastic. Thanks for keeping us updated on your drumming, I hope you find a new gig that you absolutely love.

[@SkylineTTurbo]

Steve, man, you have a gift that people search for their whole lives and never find. I hope you're doing well, and I can say with full confidence, that 99.99% of the people here would love to see more videos from you banging on the drum all day.

[@cindyoswald3409]

What a great Christmas present this will be. Love ya.

[@treyfeeley2519]

There's the talent I wanted to see!!!!!

[@donniepetry321]

Daaaaaaaaaaamn!!!!!!!!! I FRICKIN LOVE IT🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@leogravesparanormalexplorer]

for sure one of the best drumers thumbs up

[@Mile-long-list]

You'll forever be wearing that suit in my eyes. You're awesome dude !!!

[@rolfgert]

Damn I almost missed that one. Fast 'n' blast at it's best. Top performance like in all this years. Awesome!

[@writersbrock9246]

I just wanted to take this moment to say that I am very grateful to be alive... Also I would totally be crowd surfing at a mad drummer show... Pick me up on your shoulders brothers....I am crying right now

[@cindystucker4834]

Fan-freakin’-tastic! Loved it! More please. I always enjoy your playful humor on Mad Drummer shows but this was really great. I’ve seen your performance at a drum clinic too. To me this is the best one to date. I sense you have tremendous fun playing serious too. Your a treasure sir, drum on! Don

[@rogersaunders231]

Been watching you for many years now, and I still have one word to describe your talent. UNGODLY!!!!!! 👍

[@chrisnatali6646]

Awesome totally awesome!!!!!!!

[@crystals6352]

You are still one of my favorite drummers and I was blessed to be able to watch Brick Mistress live so many times when we were young. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around Tim Aymars passing. It's so very sad.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Thanks Crystal. Tim was a legend, he was just a powerhouse. It's really had an effect on Jim (not to imply it didn't affect me as well). However, I didn't really they knew each other for 30 years or so. I still love those guys with everything in me. 🙏

[@crystals6352]

@@themaddrummerofficial I was a fan of Tim's since he joined Psycho Scream and attended many shows but I became very close friends with Tim in 2002. I had the honor of being in the studio when he recorded several vocal tracks on Pharaohs first album. His skill level is through the roof and he had such a kind heart. We still stayed in touch throughout the years. I consider Jim and Tim family and I did talk to Jim on the phone after this happened. All of the fond memories keep flooding back and it's hard to retain the tears while I'm at work. My thoughts are with all of his band mates that loved him.

[@ChasingPhotography]

I dont know where to start - crisp, tight, amazing tone, amazing sticking, footwork, musical, time, so good. SO GOOD. Thank you for sharing!

[@Immortalsouls]

What a comeback!! Impressive and brilliantly well done! Amazing!

[@kristiangustafsson4568]

I absolutely love this song. It's so awesome. I've been a fan of Steve since I saw drummer at the wrong gig video. He is absolutely amazing. But I want more of Steve playing metal because he does it so great. And I also like how clean his kit looks. That Tama kit is really beautiful. Rock on Steve 🤘🏻

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I appreciate that. 🙏

[@twisted2291]

What a BEAST!!! You are badass. The stuff you did with Rick K was great, and always brought a good laugh. If Animal from the Muppets was a real person. You would be it.

[@jeromewieland55]

My neighbors called the cops on me for playing this too loud, cops showed up, said...The Mad Drummer??? Can you turn it up any more?!?! 😂😎🤟

[@rborr774]

Good Lord that was phenomenal. Well done Steve. Very creative and your timing is impeccable. Cheers

[@jeffsmall4947]

Cool drums cool video , and cool tee shirt . Awesome !!

[@sheepopower]

Oh hell yeah! Christmas just got a whole lot better! Exited to see new material! 😁👍💪

[@420clique]

Oooh Yay! 🤘🥳🤘 show 'em how it's done!! The Mad Drummer is going serious!! 😎

[@themaddrummerofficial]

LOL (that's pretty good).

[@keithrickson8522]

Legend has it, he is still, indeed, at the wrong gig.

[@AajKaArjun87]

I just love the clean strokes during the drum fills. Just masterful. Top shelf stuff.

[@gretagarbolini8721]

Good Lord, you are brilliant. Phenomenal talent.

[@MarkSmith-rb5ep]

His foot speed on the double bass pedals is insane.

[@tjhall9377]

It’s not even the speed it’s the absolute INSANE timing on every piece of his kit that is insane. If there is no quantization on this recording…I bet if you analyzed the precision of each hit it’s probably less than 2% off the beat. Seriously.

[@johncarlo7395]

F *****g brilliant, I absolutely loved it.

[@perkysnood]

Was thinking the first time i watched the "wrong gig" video years ago that there's no way the drummer wasn't in a metal band. and that random video has lived rent free in my head for at least a decade.

[@Noteven0]

Outstanding job, beautiful kit and it sounds amazing too! I’ve always

[@smakfu1375]

Every drummer here is pretty awed by that double kick timing.

[@karlm8682]

This is EPIC Steve! PLEASE do more of these!

[@waynedawson1366]

Never heard you play anything like this before,, brilliant and also introduced me to a new band. Awesome stuff

[@reddruid7691]

Everything about this is perfection.

[@sevens7ring]

Awesome! Finally made it to the right gig

[@samnwo1525]

So entertaining theatrics plus mad skills .Always enjoy watching the Mad Drummer . As a Drummer myself I enjoy the vids

[@RealMelodyBlue]

The best drummer to have ever sat behind a set of skins!!!

[@sandyhanson6082]

Love him!! But,I will always put Buddy Rich at the top. Steve's awesome!! Still have my Mad Drummer t shirt!

[@RealMelodyBlue]

@@sandyhanson6082 o I loved Buddy Rich too, but there's just something about Steve that I love

[@RealMelodyBlue]

I wish he would sell some merch, I'd kill for a Mad Drummer shirt!!

[@dominikhofer_drums]

That was awesome! Heavy and groovy at the same time, and such tasty rolls between the toms and bass drums! Love it! ❤

[@janlambert4174]

STUNNING!!! Thank you

[@marcus_mayhem]

That's what im talking about!!!! This guy is a freaking beast!!!!! Amazing drummer.....

[@joatagewin]

Geezus that was tight.

[@spacezombie9469]

This is so awesome!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@kainothdurft1022]

This is georgeous. Thank you!

[@antoniotrovato6780]

Killer!!!!!! The only thing he's missing is a Superman cape! Unreal!!!!

[@rbird918]

Love those facial expressions, drummings not bad either! Awesome work, Steve!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

... getting better. LOL

[@mrscottanderson1]

How do you only have 10 videos on your channel? You're a freaking legend!!!!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I appreciate that. I never wanted to be a content creator. However, I've just now started to dabble in it a bit. It takes up a lot of time, but I'm beginning to enjoy it. I just have to start posting more often. :-)

[@GuidoNietmann]

This looks like the right gig for me! I really love to see you playing!!!! very nice drumming!

[@rustyhook69]

I can’t wait. Merry Christmas ❤

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Holy crap. New content. I haven’t seen anything new in years of this man! And damn, man. Metal drumming fits you!! A beast!

[@TheMusicalElitist]

YAY!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@gregjones1266]

HOLY CRAP !!! 👍👍 i have watched this over and over , great drumming . Awesome . Yeah I would say your back !

[@hccarder]

Hard to believe that was 30 yrs ago!!!!!!! BEEP, BEEP!!!! Glad to see you back in the saddle!!!

[@marythompson5681]

Steve that’s outstanding! Thank You for sharing.

[@JasonBrown-edoc]

The accuracy is just unreal. Love the may mic system in the toms, absolute monster sound

[@drummerkaspars]

Fantastic! Those TAMA’s sound incredible!

[@patcronin283]

That was AWESOME !!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@daboriginz8896]

Legend when I first saw your video over ten years ago I saw a person that truly loved what he does. Keep at it thank you 🙏🏻

[@nixthelatter]

So clean and crisp. This dude is incredible!

[@deimos2k6]

the thing is, every band you'll be playing with, the public will ALWAYS look at you all the time during every concert, and probabily forgetting who the hell the other bandmates are. good job Man!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I understand your statement, I really do. However, I can't completely agree with it. If I was playing drums for AC/DC I doubt anyone would even know I was there. Or I was playing drums for Prince, you wouldn't even notice me (because your eyes would be on Prince). Something else to consider is WHO I would be playing with. If I was playing drum for Reba, I likely wouldn't do that stuff. LOL

[@jeffhall9305]

You are an animal, awesome dude 😎

[@northmenbarbell2391]

WOW Absolutely Beast!!!🥁🔥🔥 Great to have you back!!! 🤘🏻😊👌🏻 I hope to see more like this in near future 🔥👌🏻👌🏻😊🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@reddruid7691]

Best arms in drumming history, what technique. Legend!

[@bobbybrown234]

Awesome, more please

[@luke531000]

Man oh man. Just love watching and hearing him play. What a great talent

[@JeffDare]

Welcome back Steve!!!!! Such a killer track, love your playing!!

[@dicshe]

Finally at the right gig! Love it!

[@jerrylitchfield4111]

This video never gets old. I've watched it several times and I enjoy it every time. Mr Steve, I am a big fan of yours and I love to watch you play. Please keep rocking my friend!

[@Exhonerated]

holy cow dude! awesome stuff. thank you for sharing

[@abraxialflame4686]

Dude that was bad ass. As a progressive metal fan, this is the year. Make a comeback haha few better years for metal. Huge stuff happening.

[@rossonphillips]

Mad skills from the mad drummer! Eat your heart out Portnoy!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Oh... let's not go that far. LOL But I do appreciate the kind words. 🙏 (Mike has always been one of my heroes BTW).

[@faravid1045]

That was awsome!! That fucking attack on the drums!! Thanks a lot!!

[@RandyFricke]

Steve is a phenomenal drummer.

[@georgeadriangeorge]

Absolutely amazing! The undoubtedly drumming sound of 21st generation rock music! Take this David Grohl and Neil Peart!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I appreciate that. However I could never compare to Dave or Neil. They're both incredible (for different reasons).

[@mikeg5872]

You are Truly an amazing drummer I love this song and video.Keep On Rocking.

[@thedudeabides6786]

Amazing! You never cease to amaze me, from the comedy styles of yester-year to this absolute BEAST mode performance... Awesome

[@simionetransportinc6238]

Real nice, tight bass drum work!

[@yesdeere1376]

You are a well oiled machine man. 🤘🏻 That is some clean playing right there.

[@Gladicuss]

Loved this man. Excellent Job. Serious skills, You sir are amazingly talented. Thank you for making this video for us.

[@rycor9117]

ALWAYS AMAZING Steve

[@thomastucker5686]

Inspirational!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TaylorDrummer]

Sick dude!! Your chops are insanely tight!! It is nice seeing you just playing and enjoying without all the tricks!. They’re cool too though

[@brettcoker282]

Killin it Steve! Love it🤘

[@ericvidacak6145]

Holy cow. I just watched this video...twice. Steve, you are without a doubt the best frigging drummer I've ever seen or heard for that matter. Love this.