I love that Drumeo decided to go with a darker setting for II's performance/interview. Not only does it give into the whole mysterious aspect of II, but it really gives the performance a different tone along with II's playing.
@@austinkoble More than likely he did, yeah. I'm not dismissing that it was his idea don't get me wrong, I just like that they went with this estetic because of the mysteriousness of II.
Agreed, very musical. From repeated motifs for emphasis to follow the guitar riff, to be splashes and bell hits in and out of no fills, just beautiful work
I watched this whole drumeo video last night. I can see why Sleep Token is getting a lot of hype. II is a great drummer and I appreciate drumeo showcasing S.T. .
They are insane! If you ever have the chance to see them live do it! I saw them last year at Greenfield (biggest Swiss Metal Festival), they are awesome live!
I love this guy..so much flair and groove. Tons of energy. He's got his snare pretty high tuned. Almost like John Stanier from Helmet back in the day..comes through in the mix really well. Sleep Token's the full package. Globally the most relevant band I find.. brilliant!
Super drumming by II, groovy and fills are insane, been following them since 2021 when Alkaline was released , soo much of creative changes and what a timeline is has been..love II FULLY DESERVE THE RECOGNICTION..from MALAYSIA!
Huge ST fan here as well as my oldest (34yo male) and my youngest (17yo female). I watched the entire Drumeo video when it came out. It was fantastic!!!
This is just unreal how good he really is. I’ve played drums now 21 years, on few different bands, multiple genres, seen alot. But this is just something else. I found Sleep Tokens music just few weeks ago, and im in love. Love from Finland, || 🤘🏼
Difficult to say. He is marvelous for sure! Imo not the best, but no one truly is. There are some Drummers who are supreme in one field and some in others, I like to just see them all as "the best". Have a great Day. I hope, tonight, your pillow is cold on both sides!
@@empese1127 exactly. Not close to the best. Great drummer sure. The goat? Hell no. Eloy for example was the best in the world (that competed) at age 15 when he won international competitions and has drummed for sepultura since age 20, now he will be the new slipknot drummer. Mark my words.
The technicality of musicians these days is unreal across all instruments but most dont match the skilsl with the dynamics, feel, groove, where and where not to play, but this guys one of the few that has it all. Unbelievable!!
The drumeo vid is amazing, but so good to hear a drummer's view - looked amazing to me but I've only dabbled majnly being a guitarist- so thanks! I am a fairly new but firm Sleep Token fan now btw. And this vid gets you a subscribe from me - keep it up!
South Carolina.. I'm 51 and enjoy good music....when I was a child.....thru adulthood, it's all I've had that put me in that place....yall know the place. Subd and thanks.
EPIC MELODIC AND DEEP. I HAD CANDLES LIT AND A TEAR OF BLISS AT THIS PERFOMANCE. IF YOU DONT HAVE GOOSBUMPS A SMILE AND JUST KNOT UP WITH ENERGY BUILDING WHILE LISTENING TO THIS MASTERPIECE YOUR NOT A FAN. 💁🙆🔥🔥🔥🔥🌙🌙🌙🌙🤪🔥🔥🔥🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌
Not a drummer, but love watching this sort of stuff. II is such a groovey drummer. I have a question that maybe the drummers out there can answer - when he plays the cymbals, he almost sweeps them instead of hitting them straight on, does this have a different sound and that's why he plays it like that, or is it just a cool drummer action?
6:50 good call on how well done this video is. Yes the drumming is fantastic, but damn the audio mixing and video editing pull a lot of weight here! Great job for sure
Evey occasion to listen to Chokehold(Sleep Token in general ;)) is a good occasion and to see drummer's masterpiece performance only improves the experience :)
You have insights I don't have so this was cool to watch it with you. I'm a huge Sleep Token fan though I'm more into the extreme side of metal so they are more like a genre indulgence for me. Incredible musicians it was cool as hell to get to hear from II.
Great band. Take me back to Eden - Fantastic album. The Summoning and Chokehold are just two of the great songs of this album. Singer also got a great voice.
I had heard of Sleep Token, but I didn't become obsessed with them until I watched this video of 2. He's my favorite drummer right now. Still love Danny Carey, but 2's style is so refreshing and....different. The accuracy is just🤌
Istanbul XIST series cymbals, i use meinl but i ordered a set of these XIST cymbals, been a huge of fan sleep token since there first album released, honestly i like the trashy sound of the dark cymbals way nicer contrast honestly
I've never heard sleep token, but I'm very impressed. Dude, so clean man. He's super clean but uh. Yeah, definitely jam super control on everything that He plays and whatever kind of. Kind of Mike's here. He uses for Mike's super super clean good quality sound. Great sounding equipment
My girlfriend I met a year ago got me into them, right away I understood the drummer was on a whole other level. Of course the singer is amazing, but I was trying to tell her that this drummer is what puts them over the top imo. Took her a while but she now 100% agrees.
I’m born in New Jersey but live in 🇵🇷for 15 years now never heard of this band it’s not my tast in music but if anything sounds good it’s the drums he’s got something different that’s for sure and style for miles!
@ColbyFultonDrums Will Ramos (singer of Lorna Shore) has a one take vocal cover of Chockehold on his channel! Worth to watch after the Original! I Found Sleep Token because of his covers, they are his favourite band. Mine now too xD Have a Great day!
II can write like a muthafcker. Sleep Token actually write really awesome and catchy tunes. I have seen a guy hit cymbals like this for a while though. It's like he is conducting and orchestra. Really knows how to get the sounds out the kit
El Estepario Siberiano did a partnership with Drumeo too. He has to be drummer of the year imo. II is close because his drumming is top notch and his band is the most influential this year.
You should check out Devin Townsend Project - Higher.. There isnt a snare hit until like 2mins 20 into the track, and when that first rim shot comes in, sounds like a damn gunshot because its been absent.. And after that, he just has a party behind the drums! Song link; ruclips.net/video/ONZq7xzCKd0/видео.html
I feel like...I feel like...I just feel...different now...I know Danny Carey is a God among drummers...I too am a badass in my own way...but this takes Danny Carey to not school...but at least a different classroom
I love that Drumeo decided to go with a darker setting for II's performance/interview. Not only does it give into the whole mysterious aspect of II, but it really gives the performance a different tone along with II's playing.
I totally agree with you!
Drumeo is great but I have a feeling II had some input on that decision as well. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was his idea entirely.
@@austinkoble More than likely he did, yeah. I'm not dismissing that it was his idea don't get me wrong, I just like that they went with this estetic because of the mysteriousness of II.
Yeah totally agree - especially opening with Vore!
I love the way he plays the cymbals, it's like he's conducting an orchestra
Almost like like he’s some sort of epic drum teacher or something 🤷♂️
@@yodabbadabba3770 I see what you did there
Agreed, very musical. From repeated motifs for emphasis to follow the guitar riff, to be splashes and bell hits in and out of no fills, just beautiful work
Put headphones on and listen. It just hits different. The drums are so crisp and clean. Amazing
The guys is a goddamn monster on the drums. Whole band is impeccably great.
I watched this whole drumeo video last night. I can see why Sleep Token is getting a lot of hype. II is a great drummer and I appreciate drumeo showcasing S.T. .
vocalist is fricken nuts too
@@davidhickey8613 for sure... bro
great is a massive understatement
His fills are just insane. Wicked drummer
First time hearing this drummer because of Drumeo. Amazing how II has jumped past all my favorites to the number 1 spot.
He's so precise and clean it's ridiculous
Never heard of them till now. I'm going to have to go listen to them now. Awesome drumming. 🥁 🎶
They are insane! If you ever have the chance to see them live do it! I saw them last year at Greenfield (biggest Swiss Metal Festival), they are awesome live!
you been living under a rock i see
You will not be disappointed
Welcome to the rabbit hole.
@@GXDSX I guess so. 😊
I love this guy..so much flair and groove. Tons of energy. He's got his snare pretty high tuned. Almost like John Stanier from Helmet back in the day..comes through in the mix really well. Sleep Token's the full package. Globally the most relevant band I find.. brilliant!
Yeah man, this guy is incredible. So musical, groove-master, and his cymbal use and technique is so lovely. HUGE fan (in waist and taste).
I'd go to their concert just to see II play. In fact I'm headed to Red Rocks next May to see all of them! 😏😏
Super drumming by II, groovy and fills are insane, been following them since 2021 when Alkaline was released , soo much of creative changes and what a timeline is has been..love II FULLY DESERVE THE RECOGNICTION..from MALAYSIA!
Huge ST fan here as well as my oldest (34yo male) and my youngest (17yo female). I watched the entire Drumeo video when it came out. It was fantastic!!!
I have to say 2 has to be one of the best modern drummers today. He plays so fluently and effortlessly amazing as a drummer I admire his drumming
This is just unreal how good he really is. I’ve played drums now 21 years, on few different bands, multiple genres, seen alot. But this is just something else. I found Sleep Tokens music just few weeks ago, and im in love. Love from Finland, || 🤘🏼
II is the best drummer in rock/metal right now
That’s a bold statement.
I'm.the best drummer
Difficult to say. He is marvelous for sure!
Imo not the best, but no one truly is. There are some Drummers who are supreme in one field and some in others, I like to just see them all as "the best".
Have a great Day. I hope, tonight, your pillow is cold on both sides!
Nope, he sure is a beast and an amazing drummer, but he doesn't hold a candle to the likes of Elloy Casagrande, Alex Rudinger, El Estepario, etc.
@@empese1127 exactly. Not close to the best. Great drummer sure. The goat? Hell no. Eloy for example was the best in the world (that competed) at age 15 when he won international competitions and has drummed for sepultura since age 20, now he will be the new slipknot drummer. Mark my words.
Such a unique drummer.
Beautiful display of drumming, true art.
Man, this musician knows how to play with his cymbals, he doesn't let a single accent note escape the cymbals...perfect writing for a set
Hell yes!!!! Most amazing band I've heard!! ❤️ ❤
His playthrough of "Hypnosis" in another video is just **chefs kiss**...
The technicality of musicians these days is unreal across all instruments but most dont match the skilsl with the dynamics, feel, groove, where and where not to play, but this guys one of the few that has it all. Unbelievable!!
The drumeo vid is amazing, but so good to hear a drummer's view - looked amazing to me but I've only dabbled majnly being a guitarist- so thanks! I am a fairly new but firm Sleep Token fan now btw. And this vid gets you a subscribe from me - keep it up!
South Carolina.. I'm 51 and enjoy good music....when I was a child.....thru adulthood, it's all I've had that put me in that place....yall know the place. Subd and thanks.
II is the definition of control and creativity. love this guy!
He seriously deserves the
Praise!
Watch him do the summoning with the full drum fill solo,it's absolutely SICK
Best snare sound ive heard in a while
He just won drummer of the year 2024,dudes a monster 🤘🤘,I've been playing for 30yrs
5:01 absolutely fabulous ❤
Dude he's so good at his craft
🙌worship🙌
EPIC MELODIC AND DEEP. I HAD CANDLES LIT AND A TEAR OF BLISS AT THIS PERFOMANCE. IF YOU DONT HAVE GOOSBUMPS A SMILE AND JUST KNOT UP WITH ENERGY BUILDING WHILE LISTENING TO THIS MASTERPIECE YOUR NOT A FAN. 💁🙆🔥🔥🔥🔥🌙🌙🌙🌙🤪🔥🔥🔥🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌
Not a drummer, but love watching this sort of stuff. II is such a groovey drummer. I have a question that maybe the drummers out there can answer - when he plays the cymbals, he almost sweeps them instead of hitting them straight on, does this have a different sound and that's why he plays it like that, or is it just a cool drummer action?
Watched the entire video on drumeo. Just stellar drumming and a very interesting conversation!
Especially this being the very 1st interview for sleep token
6:50 good call on how well done this video is. Yes the drumming is fantastic, but damn the audio mixing and video editing pull a lot of weight here! Great job for sure
Ooof the shuffle on Chokehold is 🔥 🥁
His grip technique blows my mind.. It allows him to beat the shit out of this symbols in such a unique way
Evey occasion to listen to Chokehold(Sleep Token in general ;)) is a good occasion and to see drummer's masterpiece performance only improves the experience :)
Vessel II is next level. Such control and groove. I love the way he writes.
He's bad ass! Sleep token is on a different level..so good! Seeing them in May..
Watch this from New Caledonia and I'm a Big fan of Sleep Token !
Sleep Token, best band ever....
You have insights I don't have so this was cool to watch it with you. I'm a huge Sleep Token fan though I'm more into the extreme side of metal so they are more like a genre indulgence for me. Incredible musicians it was cool as hell to get to hear from II.
He is awsome
Watched the entire interview...he was amazing
I think you have turned me on to a new group..
Very sweet, listening from Westwood Ohio
Going to watch them play at red rocks in May
One of my favourite drumming videos!!
Great band. Take me back to Eden - Fantastic album. The Summoning and Chokehold are just two of the great songs of this album. Singer also got a great voice.
Vessel is arguably the best vocalist in metalcore/rock genre right now
Was so sick to watch the premiere, just awesome !
I had heard of Sleep Token, but I didn't become obsessed with them until I watched this video of 2. He's my favorite drummer right now. Still love Danny Carey, but 2's style is so refreshing and....different. The accuracy is just🤌
It’s crazy you bring up the paradiddle because in the interview they do with ii, he mentions that as a part of his drumming.
Istanbul XIST series cymbals, i use meinl but i ordered a set of these XIST cymbals, been a huge of fan sleep token since there first album released, honestly i like the trashy sound of the dark cymbals way nicer contrast honestly
II's technicality is something else.
Kit sounds amazing
Honestly, I believe he will win the best drummer of 2023. WORSHIP❤
Yes you have a Sleep Token mainly a "2" fan!!!! Indiana
His playing reminds me of Keith Moon in the way that Moonie used to wash across the cymbals as he accented through the song.
Love the guys style- and that snare tone
After hearing 2 play. You listen to like regular metal or whatever and it just doesn’t feel the same lol
I'm watching this from Texas on the toilet 🚻
If you listen to him speak on 1.5x during the interview II actually sounds like hes talking at normal speed
I've never heard sleep token, but I'm very impressed. Dude, so clean man. He's super clean but uh. Yeah, definitely jam super control on everything that He plays and whatever kind of. Kind of Mike's here. He uses for Mike's super super clean good quality sound. Great sounding equipment
My girlfriend I met a year ago got me into them, right away I understood the drummer was on a whole other level. Of course the singer is amazing, but I was trying to tell her that this drummer is what puts them over the top imo. Took her a while but she now 100% agrees.
sleep token is what animals as leaders too. Both bands are great
Love the snare sound
This whole interview was amazing
Huge sleep token fan here 🤟🏻
That snare though!
If you like these songs, you should watch The Summoning and Take Me Back To Eden. They’re the best songs on the album for sure!
I’m born in New Jersey but live in 🇵🇷for 15 years now never heard of this band it’s not my tast in music but if anything sounds good it’s the drums he’s got something different that’s for sure and style for miles!
This is incredible.
Awesome drums. watching from Virginia.
@ColbyFultonDrums Will Ramos (singer of Lorna Shore) has a one take vocal cover of Chockehold on his channel! Worth to watch after the Original!
I Found Sleep Token because of his covers, they are his favourite band. Mine now too xD
Have a Great day!
Agreed. I much prefer his cover of both Chokehold and Hypnosis. So sick.
@@mattkeeler5111 well I prefer the originals. And to me it's not close. Very rarely do I ever prefer a cover over the original. In any instance.
II can write like a muthafcker. Sleep Token actually write really awesome and catchy tunes. I have seen a guy hit cymbals like this for a while though. It's like he is conducting and orchestra. Really knows how to get the sounds out the kit
i woke up at 4:30AM to watch it first air. II is im sure to be Drumeo drummer of the year.
El Estepario Siberiano did a partnership with Drumeo too. He has to be drummer of the year imo. II is close because his drumming is top notch and his band is the most influential this year.
@@Rockfan-l6z , i dont disagree. i just feel the touring and live shows put II out in front this year.
Yall know he is a gospel drummer in the uk right?
He's the perfect example of clean and dirty. Love two
I'm Stan I play the drums also hell yeah you do from Detroit Michigan
Hell yeah dude. Fan.
Over 4000. Views n only 244 likes come on people IF WE WANT MORE FROM THOSE WE LOVE TO WATCH WE HAVE TO HIT THE LIKE BUTTON 👍
I'm a fan now
II is a metronome entity
You should check out Devin Townsend Project - Higher.. There isnt a snare hit until like 2mins 20 into the track, and when that first rim shot comes in, sounds like a damn gunshot because its been absent.. And after that, he just has a party behind the drums!
Song link; ruclips.net/video/ONZq7xzCKd0/видео.html
His cymbal catches are El Estepario smooth
This is perfect and Wonderful
Watched the whole Drumeo twice now
2 is a monster!!!
Amazing
The snare tho.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
that china sounds so good
Minnesota
I feel like...I feel like...I just feel...different now...I know Danny Carey is a God among drummers...I too am a badass in my own way...but this takes Danny Carey to not school...but at least a different classroom
BLADDY HELL MATE
what do the holes/demples in the symbols do?
token fan hereeee
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