Alan Cassidy of The Black Dahlia Murder Tama Starclassic Unboxing

the time has come to finally unveil to the world my new incredible Tama Starclassic Maple kit to the world! I hope you enjoy this excessively in depth look at my new kit and the enjoy the sounds of this beautiful wooden siren's voice on my songs. I'd like to give a huge thank you to Sam Gample at Tama and the rest of the Tama family for helping make this possible as well as Eliot Bayless and Silvanna Sanchez for their additional help to make this video come together.
the kit specs are as follows:
Maple Starclassic
2 18"x20" kicks
16"24" kick
6"x8" tom
7"x10" tom
8"x12" tom
9"x14" tom
14"x16" floor tom
16"x18" floor tom
13"x7" S.L.P. G-Maple
14"x6" Maple Starphonic
14"x6.5" S.L.P. G-Walnut
14"x6.5" S.L.P. Dynamic Kapur
2 Tama Dyna Sync pedals

[@zzgeekinitupzz1123]

When I finally noticed you were holding a cigarette, cigar and hookah hose I nearly died. 😂

[@InSatanWeTrustx]

SAME 😆

[@MateroDan]

Don't forget the pipe

[@Bungletronics]

PS: Make more fun videos like this. You have a talent for them.

[@lucasgolden2115]

That was fucking fantastic. Hilarious. And congrats Alan on the new kit, you deserve it. Maybe we will see it the 28th at St Andrews?

[@AlanCassidy]

It will definitely be there!

[@SmashAtoms]

@@AlanCassidy can I touch it?

[@idrewx360a]

no fucking way that’s awesome !! and how come the ticket prices for said ‘show’ is like almost a grand $$$ ? 💀

[@AlanCassidy]

@@idrewx360a scalpers

[@moodmusic4life]

@@AlanCassidy more miasma specifically A vulgar picture I hope Brian can keep up

[@phatjesus5968]

The only metal drummer to flawlessly drum with everything set as is from the factory (heads and pedal settings) Been a huge TBDM fan since 13 now 30 and they got me into blast beats as a metal drummer. Alan is by far the most impressive drummer this band has had on their roster. Cheers to my favorite death metal drummer 🤘🏻

[@krombopoulosmichael]

Sorry for the loss of your bandmate Alan. Not sure when this was filmed but I hope your hilarious attitude and love for music has carried you through the past couple of months. This video is fantastic. A cigarette, a pull off a cigar and a toke from a hookah; the only way to relax, eh?

[@abcscream]

Hope to see you and TBDM in Europe bro !!! I am reborn because of your return on stage

[@THEMETALISBETTER]

The snooty 1950s Alan bit held my attention the whole way through. I don't even drum. Bravo.

[@Bowhunt_276]

The video we all needed 🙌🏻 Kit is fucking beautiful

[@Stevedrummer616]

Please upload the outtakes to this because I can imagine they must absolutely hilarious. Great video and the kit sounds brilliant mate. 👏

[@BrianHarrisDrummer]

LOL That was most excellent! You were the one that recommended the Demon Drives to me when BDM played at Oddbody's in Dayton OH (I was the guy who ran lights for ya!). Now I see you have switched! Well, endorsements will do that to ya! haha!

[@nicktieri4695]

That was brilliant. Well done!

[@CreepingDeath_]

Holy shit this way way better than I could have ever expected. Keep on slaying Alan🤘🤘

[@Hardcorepunk87]

Easily the most entertaining kit unboxing/review I've ever witnessed.

[@thomascreech1696]

The most entertaining unboxing of anything I've ever seen.

[@darkenedblade100]

Only Alan has the ability to make the most entertaining and informative drum set review.

[@FlannelDan90]

Alan it's so awesome from when I first met ya with that baby face and bringing the horses to the races! Hope you don't go anywhere any time soon! RIP papa trev!

[@brendanbedard1605]

As a pearl drummer... This is the best ad I have ever seen ....

[@Jeffmetal42]

Dude, that was funny as hell! Damn fine kit too! 🤘

[@shauncurtis4398]

Beautiful kit. Looking forward to seeing you next time you’re in Australia!

[@chrisfranklin4061]

I love this man! Being a life-long Tama user, I'm very happy for you! Beautiful kit!

[@ASDDrums]

That kit is sick with those cannon's for kick drums and the HHX's sound amazing with it! Congrats Alan!!!

[@rabbitz7740]

All drum videos need to be like this. Chest hair , drums and blastbeats

[@stuhiggins6065]

This is an absolute gold level of marketing.

[@alexsartandmusic]

That looks like a fantastic recording kit mate, and it also sounds pretty goddamn amazing. Congrats on owning this beautiful instrument

[@niccolostumpo5773]

Brilliant video, amazing kit and stunning playing as always

[@Drouse1986]

Hell yeah, Alan! Beautiful!!! The “big tubs” are my dream. Well worth the wait. Loved the video. 😂🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@JayRamahi3810]

Tama and Sabian a great combination you unfortunately don’t see often 😉 Btw, I see you switched from Pearl demon drivers to Tama pedals haha

[@AlanCassidy]

I’ve been rocking the Tama/sabian combo for 10 years! It still sounds awesome!

[@FanaticDrummer]

My first kit was Tama and first pro cymbal line was Sabian. Could never convince myself to go elsewhere 😂

[@luisderinger840]

Glad to see a new video! Cheers! The new kit sounds awesome!

[@KROPROD]

this absolutely wonderful. comedy, drum specs, and interesting bit about shaving the shell length for quicker decay. very nice. Thank you for continuing on with your musical journey. it means so much to us. It brings us our calm.

[@ErForce1]

Always a pleasure seeing you shred Alan, now more than ever ❤️ Can't wait to see what the future holds, stay well!

[@Freogeteknet]

That starphonic maple snare

[@onesent548]

This was awesome and hilarious!! So happy for you Alan! You deserve it!! 🔥💪

[@LilSeizures]

Whole video ruled. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us.

[@kylemckenna4165]

They're back baby!!!

[@johnramsey2480]

I Love his AWESOME SENSE OF HUMOR!!! Brilliant drummer and man!!!!

[@adrd208]

This guy is hilarious!!!!! Love it, what a character!! I'm jealous of that beautiful kit too man

[@bhodorek]

Awesome review! Loved everything about it: the review of the drums, the playthroughs, the hookah, etc.

[@jonashellborg8320]

Well that was educational and fun! Kit sounds good, and I really liked hearing the smaller setup with the 24 inch bass drum, that was very cool.

[@tehutiboi]

So funny and sick drum kit!!! Wicked drumming as always. My fave metal drummer by far!!!

[@herrelladventures]

Damn this whole thing is incredible.

[@ivanbajovic3476]

This should be on TV as late night show

[@freddyleal1756]

Damm that is brutally badass, looking forward to the next chapter of the Black Dahlia Murder!!

[@prodbyVexx]

Love you bro you are one of my favorite drummers of all time. The kit looks and sounds amazing btw keep up the outstanding work you do for the metal community 😃

[@jonathanarlesten337]

Just brilliant! Love it! Tama FTW!

[@Timotolas]

First of all, congratulations for this new kit Alan, well deserved!! 🎉🎉🎉 second, thanks for all the geek details we want to know and the time spent behind this video !!!….and third, curious now about your cymbals configuration details…enjoy your new kit!!!

[@AlanCassidy]

I have a touring kit video that explains the cymbals on my channel

[@GriffinGTR24]

I can't believe I just found your channel. Keep it coming please, you're incredible.

[@johnramsey2480]

Beautiful Kit!! Those are some of the ABSOLUTE BEST sounding cymbals I have ever heard!!!

[@lukeyLuke55]

Well articulated drumming and speach? Whata gangster

[@d.h.601]

So epic.

[@jamesbannister7512]

kit sounds pretty awesome love the low end on the kicks

[@bdubzdrumz]

This is literally the sickest unboxing haha

[@jamesjin8839]

Yeah. TAMA's just golden and where it's at. Probably the sound on all of my personal top 10 albums are recorded with them. I'm looking forward to the drum tones on new materials to come from you dude. Hell of a deal to be onboard with them.

[@RockyAndreotti]

Ho Hoo you crazy cat behind that beautiful as silky smooth dove chocolate bar! This was a fine viewing, a fine viewing indeed!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Damn, that intro got me charged up 🔥🔥🔥

[@d.j.alcala5717]

Hellyeah! Can wait to see her in person 🤘💜❤

[@Just1Mic]

What song is playing

[@zdzisekadamiuk22]

This is amazing and the quality is nuts too.

[@TheLarousse89]

I’ve seen you drum for years and it’s wild how you on drums is machine and then you drop this incredible shit lol. See you next week my guy

[@fohgil]

Entertaining AND educational! Man this Blastidy-guy will go a long way!

[@papichulobr]

Glad to see cats like David Diepold, Alan and Austin Archey on Tama's roster!! Awesome drummers that deserve a lot of a attention

[@aacycles]

Best unboxing video ever!

[@Schisserken]

Love the Pearl Rack!

[@m.maddix2130]

Amazing! I would love to see a playthrough of Godlessly on that beauty!

[@AlanCassidy]

Yeah this was done a while ago when I didn’t think I was gonna take as much time to get it done. Could have just learned that instead haha

[@m.maddix2130]

@@AlanCassidy haha, it's so amazing to see you play and I don't mind the quality of the recording. You could even use your phone like you did with your Receipt playthrough and I would watch that stuff a thousand times!

[@AlanCassidy]

@@m.maddix2130 90% of this was actually filmed with my iPhone 13. The other 10 was my iPhone 11

[@m.maddix2130]

@@AlanCassidy oh wow ok haha I'm more like a samsung/android guy but that quality speaks for itself. Ah I remember the focus was a bit off on that Receipt playthrough. Maybe that's the reason I thought you used something else. I wish you and the rest of the band all the best during these hard times!

[@gilbertthered]

Man that kit looks SO clean. Congrats yo. Stoked to see y'all soon

[@YourEvilHenchman]

a most excellent video for a most excellent new drum kit. absolutely fantastic.

[@gertaargghh]

love you, Alan! Great stuff and congrats on the sick kit!

[@cartoondrummer]

Awesome kit, bro!

[@derdudederandenhandenschwi4866]

Such a brillant dude! Cant wait so See you Guys in Germany 🖤My Heart Beats again Since i’m hearing you will continue

[@OMARA.OFFICIAL]

Wow I got lucky got original 05’ Starclassic MiJ performer in matrix green value went up since reissue. Thank you TAMA 🙏🤘🥁

[@MaxLutsenko]

Just phenomenally awesome dude 😎

[@Diiego_Oa]

Beautiful Drum Set 🔥😍🥁 Cheers from México 🇲🇽🤘🏻

[@MikeMancebo]

this is more exciting than that time uncle Steve threw out aunt Teresa's vegemite loaf!

[@Jeffmetal42]

Man, this comment had me laughing like a madman. Funny stuff! 🤘

[@edface1412]

LOVED it! this video was soooo funny.

[@kidR0BOT]

Greatest video I’ve ever seen.

[@BigChieff93]

that cruise control line was great haha

[@joebuczkowski8605]

Nice kit big dog. The next album better be fire.🥁☠️🔥🔥🎃

[@jimmypankake4543]

I fucking love this dude! So glad I got to meet him years ago😎🤘🤘

[@ematinoco4023]

Alan está preciosa tu batería Y también amo como tocas me inspiras saludos desde México

[@lukeyLuke55]

My goal in life is that intro

[@Invontor]

Legendary, well deserved man!

[@drewharrito5705]

This is fantastic. Siiiiiick kit man. Excited to hear it live next time TBDM plays Vegas!

[@AlanCassidy]

This is gonna be my stay at home rig. I may take it out on the road SOMEDAY but it would be a mortal sin to ever get a scratch on this thing

[@chrisjoyal7176]

@@AlanCassidy what's the song at 12:40? can't wait to see you guys in Detroit. driving all the way from Winnipeg Canada to be a part of it

[@AlanCassidy]

@@chrisjoyal7176 it’s an original song me and my friend who mixed this wrote

[@chrisjoyal7176]

@@AlanCassidy LOVE IT!

[@thebigbran3453]

Dude I love the kit! Hilarious video, love the outfit 😂😂😂

[@khemoceanfunkmotion403]

I FUCKING LOVE THIS VID, EXCELLENT WORKS FELLAS!

[@javierespada72]

Disappointed... was expecting a 5 hour video of you playing Scatman's metal version!!! lol Gorgeous kit with amazing features and sound! Always been a fan of Tama drum kits! Congrats!!! Video is also funny as hell! Might get you some cigars for the next time I see you! Are those feather pillows or memory foam? :D

[@Mike_Savin]

I hope someday i can be as good as you behind the drum kit. 🔥

[@nastychewy]

Looks magnificent. Really got me with the smooth jazz and pipe

[@AlanCassidy]

Trying to live my best 1960’s rich guy sophisticate life before we knew tobacco was terrible for everything

[@majorlee1]

Dude so sick! Beautiful kit! 🤘

[@matthewherd]

very nice kit , killer sound and look

[@InfinityBassCannon]

Now I see why this took so long to make haha. What a fantastic video

[@harleysheldon8614]

Hot DAMN that kit is SEXY, I can't wait to see you using it in October!!! You're fucking KILLING IT, excited to hear more ❤️

[@Bungletronics]

Beautiful kit!!

[@stevenross196]

Best fuckin sales man ever!!!!!!always been such a huge fan since I was like 13 !! RIP TREVOR!!!!!!

[@rezaandrian8034]

I using Tama SLP G-Maple 13 x 7 snare too. Thats amazing for any genre and extreme metal too 🤘🤘

[@vendettapunx474]

Nice ! Love da color bro !

[@spacemagic6265]

Can’t wait to see it in action in Detroit next month!!! Driving over from Minneapolis.

[@therealeleusis]

Sick kit! 🤘Not a fan of triggered kicks, would've been nice to hear the actual sound of the bass drums but the rest of it sounded incredible. Congrats on the brand deal man...my favorite drum company of all time.. 🤘

[@AlanCassidy]

The 24” kick is mic-ed

[@therealeleusis]

@@AlanCassidy my bad ..I was looking at the video and for example at 7:04 I'm looking at the kicks and they both have Roland triggers on them. So you're saying even though they're on there you weren't triggering kick samples cuz they sound triggered or maybe even blended a little. Maybe it's just the tuning you're using, the heads and the muffling all combined giving it that typewriter sort of click sound I normally associate with triggers. 🤘😜🤘

[@-GRAVESITE-]

Doesn’t get more classy than sparkling champagne gold.

[@coreyroberts47]

Damn 4 snares. Thats sick

[@lucasgolden2115]

Pumped for this!

[@ninop.r489]

Amazing kit!!!! ❤

[@tbalage85]

Nice kit, congrats 👍 (please add a Tama rack 😉🙃) badamm tss 🤣