When Danny Destroys a Snare Mid-Song! (2022)

[@TheMrMused]

This is a perfect demonstration of why techs aren't just "plug and play." The relationship between the tech and artist is damn near as important as the tech's talent.

[@JA-io8nx]

Well said

[@joshdeakins1775]

It is a great moment they highlighted, myself and many others gained a new respect for the crews that make sure the music must go on!

[@badtelevision5482]

being a tech doesn't take any talent so that's a pretty low bar.

[@markn3936]

Gotta check out Stevie Ray Vaugn doing a guitar swap, mid song, after busting a string. Didn't miss a beat.

[@teetaunjj7894]

@@markn3936 yeah I saw that.. that was insane..SYV sick

[@corey6393]

A shoulder shrug and a giggle. Gotta love Danny Carey.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

He's the cutest!

[@scootaloo118]

Just amazing how his body parts continue playing while his facial expressions say, "get me a snare" Love you Danny

[@jonasrombach]

Gotta love his drumtech 😁

[@MagicElder]

Gotta love the comment section too!

[@T25de]

Best part

[@williamlowe7718]

The smile on his face and the look of appreciation after the drum tech gets him back on track...total pro! I'll bet Danny is one of the coolest people to just hang with...

[@Spellcheekswammablamma]

He is.

[@absolutebob8212]

Just try not to give him shit in an airport, tho.

[@williamlowe7718]

@@absolutebob8212 who would give that guy shit? He's a pretty big ole boy....if he wasn't a drummer he looks like he would whoop ass for a living😆😆🤙🤙

[@williamsporing1500]

I’ve heard nothing but good things about him

[@MajicFreeman]

@@williamlowe7718 the police in kansas city lol

[@Aaron_Gentry]

Danny wasn't worried because he knew Joe Slaby had his back the whole time. Dude's been Danny's drum tech for 30 years

[@jeromed2]

Since pre-Aenima albums?! NICE!

[@fefefilmprod8688]

Without missing a beat. Daaaaaamn! You’re such a badass, Danny. The tech did an outstanding job as well.

[@jimbosteen2935]

Oh yeah the tech!!!!!!

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Somebody give that tech a raise 🌀🌀👏👏

[@davidhoffmann345]

Ya that brass snare is not light !!!

[@freeman7079]

The tech did THE outstanding job. I mean he’s literally the only reason this was possible. Sure, it didn’t effect Danny’s playing at all, but it’s the drum tech that allowed for that. I think people just can’t help but praise Danny because they have little concept of touring and how little the musicians are actually required to do…it’s designed that way so that situations like this are the result of equipment malfunctions. When the musician themselves are responsible for stage management and technical support, they grow fatigued at an incredibly fast rate. Smaller bands know exactly what I’m talking about; or anyone who’s toured both clubs and theaters or bigger.

[@JackMcCrack10]

@@freeman7079 you must be an under appreciated tech 😂

[@longdrums]

Man, that happened at a really awkward part of the song, and he just effortlessly changed his part whilst giving the tech enough room to get in and out. True pro!

[@Labyrinth1010]

Awkward? I love that part.

[@longdrums]

@@Labyrinth1010 yeah me too. Awkward as in hard to play.

[@w1984t]

@@longdrums Don't feel bad, 99% of us got what you were saying the first time.

[@anthemgunaether2914]

@@w1984t Exactly. It was a compliment to continue playing in this complex passage of the song AWKWARDLY without a snare drum. Great post Brother!

[@JasonSmith-we5ls]

What’s the name of this goddam song? I cannot come up with it.

[@daffyshakilfur3563]

Not even the least bit surprising how effortless, drama less, and note strikingly perfect this maneuver was pulled off.

[@jbsuris4]

What happened to the snare?

[@RicoLee27]

@@jbsuris4 the head skin broke

[@MajicFreeman]

yeah honestly if u know anything about tool and/or have ever seen them live then it's not surprising at all if you have even a general idea of what goes on behind the curtains to put on a show of Tool's scale for the past 2 decades it has been a totally professional production, aenema days it was too, but lateralus tour was like quarduple platinum style professional and its been that way ever since

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@MajicFreeman I saw Tool during the Lateralus tour 2001/02. Missed them on Aenima 😭😭 The production on Lateralus was no near as EPIC as Fear, but my goodness, was it beautiful. Alex Grey's art work was just beginning to be incorporated into Tool's stage design. My friends and I were blown away by the Sacred Mirrors hanging from the ceiling and what looked like a massive tapestry of Grey's work in the background. These guys know how to dazzle for sure.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Not suprised. The amount of power wielded by this gentle giant while playing drums is something else 😳😳🔥🔥

[@kaiwei5072]

Not to be a hater or anything but Danny is definitely not a gentle giant because he was arrested for assault a few months back

[@joshdeakins1775]

Anyone can be provoked in the right situation, to say he is not gentle because of this one incident is silly. We are lucky to have such a soul with us

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@joshdeakins1775 Beautifully said.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

@@kaiwei5072 We’re all human. Things happen. Doesn’t mean he’s not a great guy.

[@jesseeastman6468]

I think I've only heard the term "gentle giant" to describe a whale shark before. Totally fitting

[@texasturner2313]

“Danny Carey is a big guy; he’s got big sticks. So we’re doing three or four snare changes a night.” - Joe Slaby (Danny’s Drum tech.)

[@AHOUSEDIVIDED77]

Amazing job!

[@davidlabossiere1905]

i was watching thinking, this cant be the first time they hotswapped a snare

[@costastsaknis4151]

Thanks for the info man

[@nicholasives8816]

Me being a drummer and a hard hitter, i figured at least that for him he a strong guy and and alot of pounding , i bet you can see saw dust floating around him and alot of it😎⚡👽

[@fernandoramoa7079]

Bullshit. Source?

[@m3rcuryslaboratory322]

That was awesome. As effortless as that change was you can tell it happens often. Shout-out to that crew member keeping the engine running. He's the real MVP

[@beezysbeatz4924]

Danny is obviously a madman evil genius on the kit, so there's that. What makes him the GOAT in my mind is his coolness. That was the chillest and almost matter-of-fact equipment malfunction ever. That was like watching a nascar champ coming in for a pit stop. Some unspoken conversation, a little nod of the head and half smile from the 🐙 without missing a beat. WE'RE NOT WORTHY! ❤️🐙🐐

[@Labyrinth1010]

Oh man, so accurate. Man’s a class act. A true professional.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Absolutely. It could've gone south real quick. Instead what does Maestro Carey do? Shrugs it off and gives us a 1000 watt smile. Pure class.

[@colinburroughs9871]

Hitting the roto for a few bars instead of the snare.. what else is there to do while the tech is making moves? These kinds of moments are all over. It's kinda fun from the outside, but it's also about as interesting as a NASCAR pit stop or something.

[@MrEnsiferum77]

He drumming just singles, he is far from GOAT, and is overrated as drummer, there is more than single strokes.

[@Labyrinth1010]

@@MrEnsiferum77 lol

[@jimwelch9733]

That was great! The smile from Danny shows he's such a class act. Didn't panic, didn't interrupt the song.

[@Shredberry]

Not all heroes wear capes. Danny is a mad scientist on drums but let's also give the tech a proper shoutout!

[@crust_no_tuna]

Some heroes wear jerseys.

[@robzilla32]

Give the drum tech a Formula 1 contract

[@clarencehoover6748]

The high value of a ready drum tech is made apparent here.

[@RealBesty]

Love the good-humoured way he treats his drum tech 👌

[@texasturner2313]

Let’s hear it for Danny’s drum tech………the man did a fantastic job swapping out that snare. 👏🏻👍🏻🤟🏻

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

I love his attitude, just smiles and laughs.

[@jeffysoule2076]

Props to that tech!! Bravo!!

[@Guilhermetmfranco]

thats a nice team work!!!

[@odinsmeadhorn196]

The little smile on his face, is the same one every mechanic gets when he's pleased with his team.

[@studioborgatta3504]

Mad Guns Danny, I love how he just keeps ripping smiling. Danny, you are the best!

[@timsim83]

The shoulder shrug side smile says it all!

[@weshartman1894]

I like how much a musician of his caliber smiles and seems to genuinely enjoy whoever he’s playing/working with, like his tech in this or the KU band or the kids school performance videos, gives 100% every time. True professional

[@JA-io8nx]

I love that he looks at the drum tech and is almost surprised that the switch was clean...and he's like, "yeah, oool, thanks for the help, this drum will do just fine!!"

[@staciedziedzic8706]

Danny is such an amazing drummer that it’s no surprise that would happen! Go Danny go!❤️

[@Douglas_I]

The drum techs ability to understand Danny's unspoken communications, smoothly slide out the broken snare and slide in a new one while staying under Dannys arm, with a mask on, was great too! It's a team of true professionals all over these incredible shows!

[@williamseifert169]

Wtf does that stupid ass mask have to do with it? 🙄

[@swsw6027]

lol wearing a mask is now professional? Pathetic

[@fluffstuffpootiebean1688]

Oh yea, thank God he had that mask on. Would've been disastrous if he had been able to breathe oxygen.

[@t_bone12571]

Fortunately enough the RotoToms can cover as a substitute snare due to their high pitched sound in time for a change-out. Nicely saved by Danny and the tech!

[@gregbender4292]

“Let’s go grandpa. Beat on those shits.” ~MJK circa 2012

[@frankmyrand]

I still struggle to change a stick smoothly when one breaks in a gig, now THIS is mastery and pro attitude

[@effwardangerston8034]

Danny kept it together while the tech saves the day. Tech's are often the unsung heroes of live performances

[@leon5150]

That’s a pro. Having fun, no tantrums at his equipment or techs, just keep rockin’.

[@quantumsingularitystudios1772]

The look of "did we miss it? I dunno fuck it! Great job!" at the end was priceless. Right before the big verb encapsulated snareshot as well. Teamwork!

[@hittinskinz24]

Props to Danny for keeping the groove during the change, and also to the roadie for the quick change. Incredible

[@latentsea]

Drum tech, 30 years for Danny.

[@COWASOGGY]

I had anxiety when he was problem solving with the toms as the snare because that breakdown in the grudge is so sick. I smiled when he smiled. Danny Carrey is genuine. Holy shit man. Props to his guy getting the new snare up

[@ibanezmaestro5630]

That's some slick drum teching right there! Almost reminds me of a bass player I was good friends and used to play shows with back in the days that once broke a string onstage. He simply ripped it out, replaced it with a new one from his gig bag, tuned it, and finished the song. I couldn't believe my eyes. The guy was one of the most brilliant bass players I ever knew.

[@joshdeakins1775]

I love Mudvaynes bass player. Is your friend on KZbin?

[@ibanezmaestro5630]

@@joshdeakins1775 oh hell yeah! Ryan Martini is a beast. I think you could still find Gary's videos. He was in a band called In The Absence from Modesto, CA. They haven't been together since like 2011 though. Lol

[@jacksoneverage7163]

Just goes to show the relationship between artist and tech is very important. Love and respect and the ability to pull this off so easily and have Danny just smile and laugh it off. Shows how well they’ve gotten to know the other.

[@jstamps101]

Snare drum comes back around! 🤘🏾🥁😝

[@kevinmccombs3201]

DAMN! They totally just pulled off an art heist of epic proportions! 007 be like- "Well played lads. I woulda needed a jetpack to get out of that jam."

[@spacesuitor]

I have touched that drum set, the artwork on the shells is incredible.

[@chiefbrownfart]

Danny is such a professional, dude just laughs it off. Hell, half of the crowd probably never even noticed the snare missing for the 20 or so seconds it was gone.

[@ryder536]

This was from Buffalo,NY. I watched it from the Adam side in real time. I was worried they might not replace it before the “flam” part. It was like watching someone walk a tightrope. Amazing musicianship.

[@davidschaeffer9481]

I WAS THINKING THAT TOO! HA... I was so relieved see Joe get the snare in time for that Super rockin... Well placed FLAM!

[@efjefe]

He smiled. Thats a great man. This band Tool will carry me to the other side.

[@STAR_GUARDIAN_V]

60 years old and that much power. Unreal.

[@brian96597]

I love the fact that he's smiling through that debacle and not all pissed off at his drum tech. He's beyond a pro. LOVE THAT GUY! :)

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

No reason to be pissed at his tech! Drum heads break and can at anytime!

[@brian96597]

@@the_minimalistic_adventure of course there's no reason, but it still happens.

[@northernsnow6982]

@@brian96597 Joe the drum tech, did an amazing job of fixing, Danny's damage. Why would Danny be pissed about that? Any drummer that would complain about what happened in this video, deserves to change his own snare in the middle of the song, because they don't deserve a tech at all.

[@brian96597]

@@northernsnow6982 Never said he should or would be. What I am saying is I like the fact that Danny is not a prima donna.

[@northernsnow6982]

@@brian96597 most drummers I know, are the easiest people to get along with. You saying "I love the fact " he isn't "pissed "suggests that you think, drummers who are skilled and lucky enough to have techs to work for them, are likely to be pissed at their tech for dumb reasons. It doesn't make sense to me. Why do you go around assuming musicians are dicks to their technicians? Because you must think that, if you felt the need to bring it up. Otherwise except that, the way you put this statement is a backasswards way of giving a compliment. It would be like saying, I like how that guy didn't yell at the waiter for bringing exactly what was ordered in a timely manner.

[@ItsTheBongoman]

I need some more Danny drum cams in my life

[@AHOUSEDIVIDED77]

To just be playing such a complex instrument and rhythm and taking out a part of that instrument and the mind and body memory adjusts mind playing is incredible. Masterclass on the tech side as well as for Danny.

[@TheDude818]

Perfect Danny moment... 'Hey what can ya do?" shrug & a smile.... haha

[@BenYoungDrums]

absolute legend, doing his finest work

[@r.edward5701]

Love these. All young musicians performers take note.

[@dougsherman381]

That was a good switch out by the drum Tech. The fact that he had a second snare set up on the kit already is it already is genius

[@gnemois]

Man, that was a beautiful collaborative work between a drummer and a drum tech!

[@satevo462]

I love that he replaced it with the Sonar brass, probably the most expensive snare he has. Danny's so fucking cool. Look at that smile, no ego. ❤👍

[@findkip]

Danny is a national treasure!!!

[@mugwump7049]

Gotta love how undisturbed Danny remains throughout the whole thing... 😅

[@munch2311]

He is a big boy and hits heavy!! Love it!

[@Arajasrite]

Perfect timing! Great job!

[@JaggedDagger]

I admire the professionalism shown by Carey. Doesn't get mad and is smiling the whole time

[@TragedysHalo]

I remember, as a kid, when my Tool CD started skipping from natural wear & tear. Danny never skipped a beat..

[@georgebanks4360]

Only Danny can make a kit sound absolutely amazing WITHOUT the damn snare. Unreal!

[@jungleb]

I am a stage tech. Saturday a kick drum beater felt loose and quickly I responded and got it back on track in couple seconds fastening the screw. The smile on the drummer was amazing!

[@facepalmjesus1608]

most rock star divas would blame the drum tech or blaming anyone...Danny just smiled and continued to shred

[@marcosmagana6641]

That’s _ucking amazing! Thank God for techs. And their relationships with the band members.

[@humanoidphenomnon6754]

THAT is how you drum tech

[@blackfuel1]

That drum tech is on POINT.

[@joerivs80]

I closed my eyes and he never missed a beat!

[@B-MO_]

Now that's a PROFESSIONAL right there💯 He didn't miss lick & was smiling the whole time!

[@chriskruse5315]

That’s just a show of how professional Danny and the drum are tech are. Danny is by far my favorite drummer ever, pure genius. I’ve seen tool twice live and and the band as whole puts on a hell of show but Danny specifically is amazing live. 🙌

[@darthbolloful]

danny looking thicc in the thumbnail

[@MusicHead480]

That was awesome haha reminds me of nascar when they switch tires

[@toolrocks7914]

He was smashing it like usual. Good thing his friend Joe is there to get him back

[@ArnieJames666]

Wow... Just, wow. Hold my snare?.... Beastly individual.

[@jesseeastman6468]

Danny's smile and giggle might have been because the tech kicked over Maynard's Jenga....

[@edoardoteani3681]

That rototom started sweating really hard 😅

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

This is the coolest shit ever. Lol

[@davidgomersall7185]

Shout out to the drum tech for replacing that snare mid song... hope he gets paid danger money for stepping into the line of fire like that 🤣

[@BillCoz]

Oh shit imagine taking a Danny C drumstick strike to the knuckles... eeeehh that stings just thinking about it.

[@andersdo2925]

That snare drum is ridiculous! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@freeman7079]

Give that drum tech all the raises!!!!

[@basstoyofacebc9616]

One of my favorite drummers right here!👊💥

[@danielgray9909]

This is awesome. The GOAT

[@austin5732]

That would be gavin fucking harrison

[@dangray8708]

@@austin5732 You're not wrong, he good! haha

[@danemassie3750]

Danny is one of the coolest dudes on the planet, without a doubt literally and metaphorically

[@chiclespateyro]

As a performing musician who has seen a lot of sets go down because of gear mishaps, you're the master!!! Respect to you and your very handy drum tech. This is pro shit. All of y'all who are on performing arts business, take note of this.

[@joshfranklin1894]

What a Boss. Props to the drum tech as well

[@布衣-l1l]

Such a professional. Easily the nicest musician I've ever met.

[@ibrown3KC]

As someone who lives in Lawrence, Kansas, and a lifelong KU Jayhawks basketball fan, needless to say, I LOVE Danny's full KU uniform, hahahab

[@danutd94]

This man is God. That’s just astonishing.

[@dewaynetucker2313]

Awesome! Danny is one of the best drummers on the planet right now. Very few can match him and even fewer can surpass him. Fact.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

The best. He's amazing. Saw Tool 2 weeks ago twice and Danny's drumming is so fn stellar its ridiculous. Flawless and just beyond awesome. Gotta love that guy.

[@badtelevision5482]

You don't know what facts are. There are tons of drummers far ahead of him.

[@dewaynetucker2313]

@@badtelevision5482 clean out your ears man. Open your peepers. I said he was one of the best not The best. Count to ten and calm down.

[@dewaynetucker2313]

@@badtelevision5482 Thomas haake is a drummer that I would say is bettee than Danny for sure.

[@badtelevision5482]

@@dewaynetucker2313 I don't read with my ears and you can't be one of the best with tons of people being better than you. Moron.

[@MrFitzgerald58]

Absolutely love this guy! Best damn drummer period.

[@user-J.RPoole]

That's so great, just laughs and doesn't miss a beat

[@rendyandrian7149]

He isn't panicking or even miss a beat when his tech comes to take out and put on new snare.

[@rigopeligro]

Props to the drum tech !! Popped that new snare in like it was nothing. Wow.

[@angrysaxman2246]

A phenomenal drummer with a great attitude

[@gubernational57]

The man is on another level

[@cameronmorrisdrums]

At least he is smiling. I would poop my pants if that happened in front of that many people.

[@osmiloe2776]

I would be fearing for my life if I was the tech guy, one hit and you're smashed into oblivion

[@handgunner1911]

hes so cool about it smiling and shrugging his shoulders there are some drummers that would have flipped out dan is a killer drummer love these guys they always bring it!!!!

[@swivelken248chan6]

Outstanding job. No snare. No problem. His signature sticks is a heavy one. It’s based on the rock model from Vic Firth. He beefed up the bottom shaft to the butt end for his gripping and power. The diameter is 0.695 inches for the butt end, but overall it’s still a rock/metal stick with a diameter of 0.635 inches.

[@GusFogle]

I used to use marching tenor sticks on my kit. HUGE sticks, made a big sound, but they definitely shortened the life of the heads.

[@Spunky62]

Now THAT'S a PROFESSIONAL! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶😎

[@JorshWarshington1]

He reminds me of a young Eddie Van Halen. Effortless talent. Always smiling. I love that.

[@lokinakor1]

See? Not all heroes wear capes! This drum tech is a fucking wonderman!

[@mcseforsale]

Danny's drum tech is the busiest man at the show. LOL. Danny could tear up an anvil with his bare hands. He's a manimal. HAHAHA.