Meshuggah - Koloss Album Medley Drum Cover by Troy Wright

[@firkinja]

What a rebel. Playing parts of Do Not Look Down whilst looking down

[@sjn_]

3 years late but you sir made me burst out laughing

[@Sp00ksintheattic]

Call the cops

[@TheTpointer]

he is australian.. so he is looking up!

[@shantanudhiman8194]

​@@TheTpointerlmao dude 😝🤣🙆🏻‍♂️

[@kalmah24]

Like a boss

[@bbungled]

Keep in touch with the band, in case Tomas Haake has any emergency they've got the best last-minute replacement possible :D

[@donzelasko3357]

Absolutely right

[@johnkyle8546]

The way he played this almost doesn't sound like a cover, more like a playthrough.

[@iancraig5415]

Not saying I want this to happen, but imagine Morgan Agren filling in for Thomas.

[@javierherrera8782]

@@iancraig5415 Morgan agren Is there too! Morgan or Troy areperfect

[@hazardeur]

@@iancraig5415 i freaking love morgan agren but while i think he has no prob with this stuff, i think he won't have the intensity of thomas, especially not on the doublebass as he's usually only a single pedal player. That being said, him and Virgil are my drum gods so i'd be happy to see him play it any way just for a change lol

[@joshsteffen]

Wow man. Lots of hours spent figuring that stuff out, i bet. Major respect.

[@hummingtoadeadsong]

Josh Steffen JOSH!!!!!!!!!!

[@firstname_lastname3507]

Josh!!!!!

[@JGBDYT]

Maybe not...

[@Hiergibtesnixzusehen]

This is not a TV studio, Josh! Turn those lights out, it's a fucking rock concert!

[@RyoCanCan]

Even after 8 years this shit slaps hard 🔥

[@truepatriot2522]

Shur does

[@mcshreddies]

It never won't

[@TheApostleofRock]

I literally cannot get over how crushingly heavy Demiurge is. No matter how many times I listen to it.

[@roygelvan1876]

Imo one of the best songs ever

[@mtndewman1022]

and I can't get over his transition into the demon's name, fits perfectly

[@94cjmc]

Started to pass out during a Meshuggah gig once (empty stomach, alcohol, heat, exhaustion.. Also first concert at Bataclan since it opened again). Had some fresh water and decided to stay with some friends a little further back, I could barely stand. As soon as Demiurge started playing, rushed straight back into the pit !

[@mccrabz8939]

Escpecially that part of the song. I've heard every song they've made countless times and that is by far the heaviest one of the most incredible parts of all.

[@Vicentemetalero]

The legend says that if u play that song one tone lower, it creates a black hole.

[@TroyWright]

when it comes to ghost notes, it's more of an internal thing. My left hand will be moving in a ghost note manner whether the stick is close to the snare or not lol

[@harveytrevino2257]

Tomas does the same thing, same goes with his left foot on the hi hat's. It's in internal clock timing thing. It helps feel the groove.

[@6shot6]

Now that u say that, i notice u "miss" ghost notes cuz ur hand is just a little too high lol.

[@harveytrevino2257]

@@Iwantpoptarts96420 It's something worth practicing. 🔥❤️

[@koyohmi]

can not believe this video is eight years old. Still feels like yesterday when i discovered this and got sent down the rabbit hole listening to Meshuggah

[@gaptastic]

Coming back around many years (+8). Dig this shit to no end!

[@0kk2023]

Yeah same… in 2024 still rocks!

[@tnypxl]

If I saw this dude just walking down the street, I would never guess he could play drums like this.

[@louisglendining471]

Yeah same 😂

[@PutridStudios]

I am very upset you haven't made a Violent Sleep Of Reason medley yet.

[@Jazzguitar00]

Mr. Putrid I need the clock works cover and born in dissonance medley

[@mccrabz8939]

I mean, drum wise, nostrum and clockworks is way harder than any song from this album

[@ibarra88]

You just read my mind, sir.

[@thurmanmerman6173]

@@mccrabz8939 I've learned parts of clockworks. It's easier than people might think. The demon's name probably demands more endurance than those two.

[@jackcafarella1309]

@@thurmanmerman6173 you're very right, the opening part of clockworks is actually pretty easy once you learn the pattern. excluding the left foot, your right foot and right hand both hit the same beats, and the ghost notes and drags on the snare fill the holes. of course, every third snare has that run on the bass and floor tom, but it's not too much of a trip.

[@GAIA24GAIA]

The solo part on Marrow is insane!

[@blakeu8547]

IMO this is the best drumming video on youtube right now. I can't stop watching it :P

[@amisfit5391]

No the best drumming video for beginner and up to intermediate and beyond is the Ray Luzier teaching DVD. Any aspiring drummer should watch this as it is a fantastic aid for learning.

[@THEGRANDBOUCHARD]

Same thing for me ....... love it...

[@ilikejuice5384]

The last vigil is definetally the hardest one

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

Just as hard as that one John Cage song with no notes XD

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

@@SpartanLaserCanon It is harder than writing "definitely"

[@danieljl1093]

Man those Koloss drum parts really are like none other. It's the heart of the album. Equal parts technical and tasteful.

[@DrummerboyStockholm]

This is so good I don't even know where to start.. You've got some amazing skills dude!

[@Milinthrak]

Tomas Haake is an absolute machine when it comes to timing/precision. And Troy Wright? He is too. This is awesome and one of my favorite medley videos ever.

[@marcusking8507]

That transition from DNLD to Demiurge at 4:49 is so damn seamless! Nice job Troy!

[@smokejc]

DO NOT

[@VikoTheBassist]

And that transition from Swarm into Break Those Bones

[@GJones462-2W1]

Man, I really hope that Tomas happens to watch this somehow, This flawless performance is the highest compliment that Troy could pay him. Damn impressive, bro!

[@BiggyTalls93]

The part where he starts playing "The Devil's Name is Surveillance" is one of the most epic things I've seen that's drum related. Holy shit. This guy is awesome. Keep up the great work!

[@edmartinsneto]

I've been watching this video since its release, every year, and it feels like it's the first time I'm watching it. so perfect, technical and groove

[@YodaZemunski]

Strive. Surmount the obstacles. Become the essence of your goals. And you too can be a damn awesome drummer.

[@DiegoSouz]

9 years and I still come back and watch this, so good

[@Alex-Walker]

The song transitions are beyond perfect.

[@sjn_]

I'm impressed by the fact how he kept the hi-hat on track in The Hurt That Finds You First, that must have taken a lot of practices, damn...

[@dorukturkmen7063]

Now all we need is the Violent Sleep of Reason Medley man.

[@alc5216]

Can't believe koloss is already 12yrs old.. Such a solid album & so much fun for drummers

[@MattRach]

Beast !

[@ZuccAF]

The legend himself!

[@lorendorky]

No joke, your playing is so on point you make it look like a cakewalk.

[@CeciShaw]

Brilliant, soulful-not robotic- heavy, intuitive precision that comes from mastering odd tempos and subdivisions. that Reference SNARE! you are an inspiration, thanks brother!

[@DillonPadgette]

Couldn't of said it better.

[@TheBandFake]

Yeah, that snare sounds so badass.

[@chinito398]

Those ghost notes are fucking killer

[@vacuity71]

That transition from "Demiurge" to "The Demon's Name Is Surveillance" was incredible

[@bsdraven]

This guy is an absolute beast behind the drums. It's one thing to play one of their tunes which is hard enough but a medley.....simply phenomenal

[@omergolden]

Amazing! how that (sick!) left leg nailing the quarter notes, while all other limbs are in another dimension.

[@tomvxo.]

The changes are so smooth man!!!

[@nespith]

I never really cared too much for this album but after hearing it with the drums so high in the mix I'm starting to fall in love with it

[@tyler_durdenz]

Amazing how his left leg is nailing the quarter notes through the entire piece. One of the greatest drummers I have seen on KZbin.

[@afxmnstr]

I dont even see how you write a song like "I am colosuss" or even play it. Such an unorthodox song. So crazy.

[@OwenMcKinley]

Agreed 100% man! It's one of the strangest and most brilliant songs in heavy music, in my opinion. It serves as such a great opening track for Koloss!

[@BrainLure49]

My god. The transition between Marrow and Do Not Look Down is probably the most epic thing I've ever heard. 0.0

[@djoverkin]

Good luck with the VSoD medley, can't wait! I'll be watching you

[@EczilaSF]

I've seen alot of drummers who can cover the technical bits of meshuggah, but I've never ever heard anyone capture the Haake groove, awesome man, I'm blown away.

[@danielnovak838]

Wow his changes from parts of different songs are seamless... And holy shit he doesn't miss a single note. It's quite difficult to impress me but this is mind-blowing!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@liamdomian3058]

Usually don’t leave comments, but dude you nailed it. An old video but it’s better than a lot I see nowadays. The transitions you picked were great and you hit every note. I’m beyond impressed. Never stop drumming

[@scottsmith4346]

I can't believe this was eight years ago!

[@Bloink]

I love the split second look on his face before The Demon's Name Is Surveillance blows off. Very nicely done!!

[@lolh4x]

Swarm is underrated AF.

[@maxotto9877]

whole album is near perfect their best imo

[@Falltangle]

I like to revisit these from time to time, I'm no drummer but I have a great deal of respect for this type of stuff!

i always thought you need an extra arm in order to play meshuggah drumlines

[@Sargatha]

I'd rather say you would need an extra brain

[@TheBandFake]

You need a quarter note brain and a chaos brain.

[@TwoHeavyThrash]

Milan Perišić Use My Third Arm

[@TheBandFake]

TwoHeavyThrash Hehe

[@johndoe-bw6pj]

This man is a beast....He makes everything seem so simple.....Love this guy, such a great drummer..

[@saifwins95]

This is hands down the greatest drum cover/medley on KZbin. Been watching it for years, and playing along to the RockBand remake of this as practice. The only place to go from here is a Dillinger Escape Plan medley, yet to see any decent DEP covers (for obvious reasons)

[@iii978]

same here man! Couple of hundreds of views is from me but I'm always wondering when I watch why it doesn't have more views

[@hermanperez3220]

I swear I can listen to this medley all day !

[@dennytothez]

This guy got me staring for 15 minutes like this: O_O After that I replayed the video and yet again I was like this: O_O

[@DrumRoody]

It blows me away that through the madness he can keep the quarter notes going on the hats. You sir, are a god.

[@stame1]

"I am Colossus", one of the best polyrhythms ever!

[@TheBlenderGamingOfficial]

I come back to this every so often and god... this mans drum tone is BEASTLY. stellar playing brother 💪💪💪

[@genckemalist9712]

nice set up and brilliant performance

[@HaydenJensenOfficial]

This video has everything a good cover should have: quality skills, quality sound, and quality video. All in all, a masterpiece!

[@appalachhaun_adventures]

How does this video have any dislikes? Holy shit. It's bad ass no matter what kind of music you like

[@appalachhaun_adventures]

And for whoever said the sound quality sucks, you're an idiot. This sounds really good. I have klipsch speakers and trust me you can here ever thing and even all the little ghost notes just fine. It sounds good loud or soft. Job job Troy.

[@Kaiserschadel]

shufish86 most likely explanation either they are evil beyond belief or they tried to hit the like button and hit dislike by accident and didn't notice.

[@tretadapeste]

I was sick and depressed , you know this kind of life that we are living today make us go through. but , I can say Im way better watching this guy play. sometimes I forget this good things we have in LIFE. THANKS A LOT BRO.

[@MrGeorgFTW]

This is better than listening to the album.

[@maniacguitar]

+MrGeorgFTW lol I thought the same thing, kudos Troy

[@BlastibatoR]

I always love that camera above the right China, when it shakes looks awesome. Solid play through as always. 11:54

[@StefanFulton]

Ok, so I've watched this video on a daily basis since a friend showed it to me a few weeks ago. A) Meshuggah's drumwork is bananas; B) being able to play someone else's music is hard as balls; C) making a well done and flowing medley is also hard as balls. My conclusion is that you my friend are insane. Well done. I'll see if I can post a cover of this video in like ten, maybe fifteen years, depending on if/when I reach super saiyan. O.O

[@carocozinha9545]

Stoked that your ghost notes are perfect from beginning to end 🤯

[@El_Diego86]

man i love that CHINA, sick video bro

[@deployedbyinversesuns5038]

Every time I watch it, it gets better.

[@burnthedead13]

paranormal activity 10: Troy Wright's snare

[@JasonAustan]

Killing it again. I think this is the 40th time I watched this. Effortless mastery right here.

[@untuchedRMX]

Oh my... Been watching this all day non-stop What can i say... Drumming endurance at it's best Perfectly in time Soooooo technical Transitions are amazing! And your cymbals are tasty as shit! You are a true djentleman Please please please don't stop making these djent covers! I can't get enough of them!!!

[@Ankylophobia]

your left foot on the hi hat actually really helped me figure out what's going on in some sections of this, thanks a ton man

[@mortenbonding]

Must have watched this (and the others) 100 times. Every time I listen to my Meshuggah favlist I feel an urge to come back here and re-watch these amazing compositions and performances. The sheer attention to detail and tightness is so impressive. I've played drums (for fun) for many years and even if I tried and practiced my very best I would never come close to this level. Troy hardly reached this competence level in his sleep, but makes this look effortless nonetheless. My deepest respect.

[@ryancoates1668]

the fact that he didn't get into metal until later on in his career; that he started in jazz/funk like I did Is what blows my mind... it gives me hope for myself and I can't wait to hear more from him...he is truly a credit to the art of drumming....nuff said

[@somedrummer94]

6:10 the godliest transition ever

[@benblaster654]

seriously one of the best drum vids on youtube, not just a cover done 100% correct with feeling and energy, but the splicing of songs is fucking cool :)

[@slurms777]

those down votes are fucking sad souls... or ex girlfriends? Troy?

[@TheBandFake]

Phil Gillespie the neighbors. Lmao

[@Aldragor101]

I swear I watch this at least once a week. Love the medley and love just listening to Meshuggah with the drums accented.

[@Aldragor101]

back again

[@alekseydaziel1479]

Tom Paul lol legend

[@Zyborggian]

When you do dat Violent Sleep medley next year it's gonna be LITTTTTTTTTTTTTT

[@Si-Al-Ti]

I hope it happens!! Just had a run-through of all his videos for like the tenth time, he's sooooooo good...

[@sjn_]

Nearly 4 years since the album came out and he still hasn't put out a medley. I'm so disappointed... 😭

[@Zyborggian]

@@sjn_ It's clear he's not going to at this rate :/

[@abombschannel]

one of the best drum cover/play-thru videos on youtube

[@shittyshittybangy]

please do a medley for the bedlam in goliath album. I'd love to see that

[@dougnickoson4558]

I just don't see how this video could have a single thumbs down. Definitely the best drum playthrough video I've ever seen.

[@plaguedoct0r]

I wish he screwed up. Just a little. Just a single note. Q_Q

[@DrumsAndMetal]

haha. Honestly it's not to hard to not screw up a lot of these songs. A lot of it is just straight forward patterns. The hard part is getting the timing :p

[@Anomaliayt]

***** In that case, do upload your version of this medley. No? Stupid comment is stupid.

[@DrumsAndMetal]

Why are you guys so butthurt lol I'm saying most meshuggah songs are simple once you figure out the timing it's not that offensive of a comment lol

[@moshXpit91]

Well, he did, but that depends on how you define 'screwing up' I guess he really didn't, he's just simply not a 'God' He misses intricate double kicks and replaces them with single kicks right from the start. That's not a complaint, simply pointing that out. This guy is...friggin amazing. but 'PERFECT'? hardly. Perfect means setting a finite standard. If you truly strive to always improve, then why would you ever want to be perfect? Being perfect means you no longer need to nor desire to learn any further. This man has a lot of learning to do, which is great news for the future of music. :)

[@moshXpit91]

moshXpit91 I'm going to say this right now, if you have no idea what I mean by that don't reply to me saying i'm an idiot or that I don't know what i'm talking about. That was probably the best compliment anybody could have given him. This guy is truly amazing and if the sky's the limit, this man will be reaching outer space in no time

[@janjohansenmusic]

My father was a jazz drummer. (Egil Johansen) I started playing as a child. Took almost never any lessons and was poor on practicing technique. But I'm often tapes with Rush and Deep Purple. Now I'm 47 and really inspired by, among other things looked at your drum channel. I can not find much on KZbin. I need to go back to basics.

[@ShauryaArora94]

Interesting cymbal choke at 5:32 !

[@BTBdrummerBTB]

Indeed! I always cut open my hands when I try stuff like that, especially with two hands!

[@Pericles777]

dude, you nail the snare tone....definetly my favorite snare tone of all time

[@lukehughes9389]

Great medley as always. Your choice of song and play style is phenomenal. I've got two questions though: What was the hardest song to learn to play from Koloss? And last I heard as far as bands go, you auditioned for the spot in Animals As Leaders but unfortunately, that didn't end up happening. That was a while ago, so I was wondering if you've found yourself in any other projects. I would definitely be willing to give it a few listens. So I guess it's more like a question and a statement. Thanks for the awesome upload though man. I love these things!

[@TroyWright]

+Luke Hughes Haha cheers mate. Hardest song on this album was Demon's Name, because it was the most physical. Currently playing/touring with Plini and recording with another aussie band called The Occupants

[@charliewildwood14]

+Troy Wright Awesome dude. The Demon's name always blew my mind how hard that song just blasts away. I will definitely be giving Plini and The Occupants a listen to. Keep it up man!

[@chaddavis5787]

+Troy Wright How did you get the dynamic and precise with your playing and sticking ?

[@down7unedpc740]

Dang I didn't know you toured with plini thats so sick

[@nathangraves4318]

Man. As Ive learned drums over the last few years, your meshugah medley has been one I always come back to. What makes for an interesting viewing experience is that you aren't acting or "playing up" the cover. Good angles, precise hits, top notch.

[@gustavlundin1920]

Troy will definitely go to valhalla

[@ericrocktool]

Fantastico

[@felipe8511]

6:24 i just noticed thats a slow blues beat but swedish style

[@jimbonetic]

Dude, You rock! I keep playing it over and over again... Thomas Haake should be proud of You!

[@morphcore]

Today i saw perfection.

[@cwizzyee]

absolutely insane level of drumming, and the way he transitions all these songs together is just beautiful. His videos just blow my mind.

[@mars_over]

Why would anyone dislike this? I mean, really. Is it the way Troy played the songs? Is it the sound? Or his shoes maybe? I would really like to know.

[@SnipeYouFromMars]

trolls

[@mayonice3577]

+metalforever12345 There's no reason to hate the sounds, those drums are tuned so low maybe drop f?

[@stevewelch99]

Absolutely flawless performance! As a drummer myself I love a challenge but NO WAY could my head compute these arrangements so effortlessly!!! The mind of a mathematician with the Zen of many monks! To say you have a gift would be an understatement!

[@justinwillms17]

Dat Pearl Reference snare..... so many ply's hahaha

[@samwerrell2104]

Still 9 years later this is such an epic assortment and arrangement of songs. The time that went into it was so freaking worth it

[@TheDominicballard96]

What's the time signature on this?

[@iainholder1]

+Dominic Ballard It's err.. Not sure. media.giphy.com/media/V1D731Woq2tkA/giphy.gif

[@DingusMcBrungus]

+Dominic Ballard Most of it is in 4/4 or 12/8, it just has weird accents and rhythms throwing off the feel.

[@JimmyMcG91]

This is easily one of my favorite videos on KZbin. THANK YOU.

[@POPODAVE1]

damn your good man

[@jamescrud]

The sound of the kit and the overall mix is phenomenal. We can hear your ghost notes during the heavy parts. It's crazy. You're a beast of a drummer dude. It's insane how well you nailed it.

[@Hellion6325]

demon's name is surveillance does not look very fun... lol

[@IzhakIb]

For drummers it’s not let me tell you that but it feels like you’ve accomplished something once you get it down

[@kristhanatos153]

this is godlike