0:30 AH MAN ! I absolutely love Gene Hoglan's drumming. And the SYL vids. He looks like a huge motionless sloth sitting there, but he fucking rips. Love that dude's reaction, his double bass kix in, man this quality is AMAZING !
When I hear this song a video plays in my head about a bunch of post-apocalyptic soldiers driving a gigantic fucking tank through an utterly destroyed wasteland and just firing a massive explosive round at anything that moves.
Amazing vocal chops! And the songs are great! Man. This guy to me represents a completely new breed of musician. He's like a metal singer/ songwriter! That's so cool because most metal dudes are more into the guitar. It's sweet to see that balance in this guy.
god that voice is amazing. you know a voice is killer if you can stuff a shit ton of delay and reverb on it and it still sounds awesome as it rings out.
@batdog3 hahaha, I'm actually right beside that guy :P Surprised he didn't hit me. Gene is a beast, I've met him in person, me being 6'6 he's almost the same height but HUGE. Really nice guy, pretty laid back. Hats off to a guy who learned to play drums himself using pots, pans and ankle weights
Oh MY GOOOD!!! This has to be the best live performance I've ever seen. those kids were so lucky! I'd kill to see this once in my life. it's sooooo good
God I wish SYL were still together.. not a single song by them I don't like. This song and Detox being a couple of many favorites I have. I do like Devin's solo work too but it's just not as badass and intense as SYL.
one of the best songs i've ever heard. the live version is better than the original. fucking great. PICKLES THE DRUMMER DOODILY DOO DOODILY DING DONG DOODILY DOO!!!
Where and when was this? I need put in the specific time and place on my time-travel device and travel back in time to watch it live to express how awesome this is.
Gene is one of the most picky drummers ever and is so incredibly consistent. There's a reason he's known as the Atomic Clock.... but i do agree, he is underrated. and as far as his weight goes, i remember reading an interview of his once where he said back when he was drumming in Death he was down to like 250, and that his doctor says he's actually in excellent shape (heart and such) for his size... and his knees are fucked and that drumming actually makes them feel better...
is it just me but or does anyone else find them selves noding there head everytime they hear the main riff? i think this is the only song that has ever really done it to me with out noticeing
From what he's said on his forum regarding the subject, I'd say he's more like agnostic. He's not following any religion anyway, but maybe he believes in "something". Awesome live performance, this.
The chords held by the keyboards at the beginning remind me of the Diablo II soundtrack for some reason. This is what we need, Diablo II metal. I'm inspired already.
Opeth and MEshuggah were pretty impressive live. But metal is great in clubs usually, not so much in theatres. Though SYL is pretty impressive considering it's hard enough to make out their riffs on record!
"Ahoy Mateys! We be pirates, Swab our fucking poopdeck!!!" *wearing cowboy hat playing metal*
I've never seen anyone besides Dev who can actually scream at different notes/tones.
DRUMMER IS AMAZING... no effort at all, plays like he was having tea xD
The atomic clock
2:39
Gene Hoglan.....the atomic clock
Probably had a cup of tea and a Granola bar next to him haha
How Hoglan managed to stay that big after a live performance escapes me.
I've heard he eats whole pies in one sitting. I'm hoping that's 'pizza pie', but hey, could be Boston Cream :D
+Rocket Pig Records don't talk shit about Gene the machine man, great drummer as big as he is, he is like a ballerina on the drums. Cheers
He's slimmed down a lot these days, at least 100 pounds smaller now.
eatin good feelin good
Lotta' wrist and ankle action. Not burning a lot of calories doing that.
0:30 AH MAN !
I absolutely love Gene Hoglan's drumming. And the SYL vids. He looks like a huge motionless sloth sitting there, but he fucking rips.
Love that dude's reaction, his double bass kix in, man this quality is AMAZING !
God damn is this song awesome! Devin in the huge foam cowboy hat has to be the greatest thing ever!
I guess social studies was ... after math
yahahah
Because he is the ultimate metal drummer,thats why. He is far beyond heavy. \m/
One the day the Skullet will come back in style.
Devin Townsend is an amazing frontman. Great talking
Great hat, great riff, great hair, great voice, great drummer, great belly, great fucking song!!!!!!
GENE!
DEV!
JED!
BYRON!
woo
When I hear this song a video plays in my head about a bunch of post-apocalyptic soldiers driving a gigantic fucking tank through an utterly destroyed wasteland and just firing a massive explosive round at anything that moves.
Amazing vocal chops! And the songs are great!
Man. This guy to me represents a completely new breed of musician.
He's like a metal singer/ songwriter! That's so cool because most metal dudes are more into the guitar.
It's sweet to see that balance in this guy.
god that voice is amazing. you know a voice is killer if you can stuff a shit ton of delay and reverb on it and it still sounds awesome as it rings out.
@batdog3 hahaha, I'm actually right beside that guy :P Surprised he didn't hit me.
Gene is a beast, I've met him in person, me being 6'6 he's almost the same height but HUGE. Really nice guy, pretty laid back. Hats off to a guy who learned to play drums himself using pots, pans and ankle weights
Oh MY GOOOD!!! This has to be the best live performance I've ever seen. those kids were so lucky! I'd kill to see this once in my life. it's sooooo good
God I wish SYL were still together.. not a single song by them I don't like. This song and Detox being a couple of many favorites I have. I do like Devin's solo work too but it's just not as badass and intense as SYL.
me too. Detox is just about the best song ever. and this and force fed!
Devin has the best voice in metal\m/
Gene Hoglan is a BEAST. Look at him just chillin'.
Lmao! He cracks me up! Gotta love the almighty Devy!!! :D
Epic vocals in this one
one of the best songs i've ever heard. the live version is better than the original. fucking great. PICKLES THE DRUMMER DOODILY DOO DOODILY DING DONG DOODILY DOO!!!
the vocal are just, incredibly awesome!
one of the best songs of S.Y.L. greats strings,great voice! yeahhh!
FUCKING YEAH
devin is the man !!!!!! you rule!!!!!
Brilliant, and good old pure Metal
Who the fuck is this Rob Halford guy?
Oh canada!!! Hell ya man we had a kick ass metal band that could compete with any band in the world
Annihilator?
a total headbanger
Dude, I was only kidding, Halford is the Metal God. I know sarcasm doesn't really work on the Internet, I tend to forget that when I write comments...
Where and when was this? I need put in the specific time and place on my time-travel device and travel back in time to watch it live to express how awesome this is.
How is this !!! Bang ya head till it drops off ! The hat is priceless ! The way this dude screams Is odd worldly
Every time I watch this that fucking cowboy hat gets me, Devy is my hero.
Gene is one of the most picky drummers ever and is so incredibly consistent. There's a reason he's known as the Atomic Clock.... but i do agree, he is underrated. and as far as his weight goes, i remember reading an interview of his once where he said back when he was drumming in Death he was down to like 250, and that his doctor says he's actually in excellent shape (heart and such) for his size... and his knees are fucked and that drumming actually makes them feel better...
100% agree man.....i miss them so much
Never gets old. :)
They were pretty uplifting for an angry band,weren't they.
Awesome. Hail SYL.
4:36 to 6:02 is probably one of the greatest metal riffs ever.
The year is 2024 and this remains accurate
is it just me but or does anyone else find them selves noding there head everytime they hear the main riff? i think this is the only song that has ever really done it to me with out noticeing
this has got to be the best live song I have ever heard! So fucking metal!!!!!
This kicks so much ass
holy fucking SHIT!@ this song always gets me so pumped!
how is everyone not moshing the fuck out to this
@phishtrey SYL live DVD dude, should be available on Dev's website
@monster1185 because when you have so much talent, taste, originality, creativity and self confidence you can do anything.
Obviously, you didn't notice that Gene almost doesn't move. Wrist/ankle control, man! ;)
@MetalJassim He seems like the kind of guy who deadpans his way through life. I bet hanging out with him is hilarious times.
@Madkiped I'm very sorry to hear that......
best song ever, and best hat ever
omg thanks for explaining... it went right over my head HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
Fuck these guys are so fucking cool its almost impossible to put into terms
the best musician on hearth!!!! \m/
Among my all-time three favorites of SYL. And I really wonder how Gene punches is drumset as hell while looking bored...
BEST. LIVE. VIDEO. EVER
gene is not fat thats the muscle that powers his dubble bass
Fucking legendary!!
@Wizarrdd Awsome trip!
Thing is with gene is that he may be big but he has execptional technique so he doesn't get tired or fatigued as easily.
i agree with you on that dude
Ahoiy maties !!....we be pirates....swab our fucking poop deck !!
vive gene hogland
SYL just makes you want to headband forever...
A very good song. Metal!!!
Strapping Young Lad, where have you been all my life!
The best!
killerrrr song
From what he's said on his forum regarding the subject, I'd say he's more like agnostic. He's not following any religion anyway, but maybe he believes in "something".
Awesome live performance, this.
the drummer is chillin
Quality...fuckin' awesome...
BEcause he is so fucking versatile o_O! he's a damn god!
hahahahahaha. That had me laughing for a while.
How can Gene keep that weight?! one song of SYL and i lose some KILOS man!!!
this songs awesome!
its funny... Devin kinda looks like Riff Raff from the Rocky Horror Picture Show! lol
this song owns a lot.
Townsend is the single most metal human being alive!
This shit makes me want to headbang until my head falls off my fucking neck.
k sweet man, meet you there.
i like how all the comments or at least majority have good things to say about syl and devins genious...FUCK YEA!!!!! SYL KICK MAJOR FUCKING ASS!!
I hope you're familar with the rest of his material but I get the impression you are. Devin is a damned genius. No way around it. He's a producer too.
@akaHermanSnerd and you gott jabba the hutt on drums too
i learned this song on drums. hard.
bring this back.....
Fuck yes. Pestlience!
devin is from canada and that show was recorded in vancouver
The chords held by the keyboards at the beginning remind me of the Diablo II soundtrack for some reason. This is what we need, Diablo II metal.
I'm inspired already.
Two words: HEAVY DEVY.
That's it damn it!!!! I'm puttin digital shit in all my tunes ........ Never come out sounding like this though. lol
@sybow Whats better, the joke or that he came up with it instantly based on the hat? Awesome!
Oh my fucking god
Ahoy mateys! We be pirates! Swab our fucking poop decks!
@Frankenstec That's because even 'Aftermath' is too easy for him :)
lovin the hat.
Opeth and MEshuggah were pretty impressive live. But metal is great in clubs usually, not so much in theatres. Though SYL is pretty impressive considering it's hard enough to make out their riffs on record!
They both wear hats.
WE BE PIRATES
Where is this video from. And more importantly, where can I get it? Great stuff.
imho,no other band is this good live,very consistent .