i live in europe hadnt a chance to see them live...not yet! but now any live of them will be different without waiting atom willard to throw his stiks...to play with such an awesome way...
that outro chorus where he adds that extra fill sticks out in my head as some of the coolest drumming ever. From 3:58 on its just some master class shit. I dont even know the first thing about drums but man thats so good. He changes the beat just enough to add some suspense and makes the ending to the song memorable.
No beef between any drummers... I seriously don't get why one would watch this and listen then hit the dislike button. There is a new level of hate amongst us today. It is crazy to fathom these people exist. Yes I am referring to the 1 dislike at this point.
Well, Atom has had a lot of experience with other bands. He BASICALLY puts his life into chapters. Which I think is pretty sweet. He simply closed his AVA chapter and is moving on. Their new drummer is just as amazing. c;
People may throw rocks at me but my favorite drummers are Atom Willards and Travis Barker... oh and The Rev... but man Atom Willards was way underrated, so good but not too popular... definetly one of the best with good rhythms and sick fills while keeping the coolness and the calmness of AvA, just INSANE
@bufflopor nope, it is filmed like that! thats how music videos are made, atom isn't miming, he just isn't playing that right stuff - cos he doesn't need to! =D
@Knoxxxz When he does a double on the snare when Tom sings ''higher'' It's no big deal, I just think maybe that's why he started smiling cause he didn't play what he played on the record
Willard seems definitely to be good and enjoying what he do, looking forward to see him playing drums when Danko Jones comes to Norway november 25. But why, oh why, is the sound and video out of sync several places? See 0:43 to 0:50 for some of them, but several others during whole video. Sorry, it just screws my head when sound and picture match this badly. Was the sound from the take that disastrous?
@THRASHMETALRAWWR Nah, that can't be cus it seems like it is filmed at a concert or some event with a crowd in front of the stage. Defo not just Atom miming, I think.
@rainingpain078 what do you mean by "music business"? and what do you mean by "do a lot more"? Money? he's not doing it for money and fame, he's there to play in a band that he want, he left the offsprings for AVA
Illan is a phenomenal drummer but Atom made angels drum beats iconic
i can never get tired of watching Atom play drums! he's one of the Best!!
illan rubin ? why ?
Shame A&A took a break and lost him in the process.
Atom's energy is so intoxicating.
One of the best drummers in the world
Best style of any drummer ever. Period.
he has such a badass style of playing. I love the motion his arm makes when he plays eighths on the hi hats.
Not only is Atom incredible but so is this videographer 🙌🏻
That man sure loves to drum! Of course he is my favorite drummer.
i live in europe hadnt a chance to see them live...not yet! but now any live of them will be different without waiting atom willard to throw his stiks...to play with such an awesome way...
Always loved watching him drum. Thanks for uploading!
Boss......
mesmerizing ........
superb visuals
cheers
Love this drummer love this band!!
His passion man, its so clear
He gives off such incredible energy when he plays. It's so fun to watch!
that outro chorus where he adds that extra fill sticks out in my head as some of the coolest drumming ever. From 3:58 on its just some master class shit. I dont even know the first thing about drums but man thats so good. He changes the beat just enough to add some suspense and makes the ending to the song memorable.
GREAT VIDEO!!!
Atom is amazing and really puts all he's got into his playing
this man puts so much passion and energy into drumming. pretty much my inspiration to pick up the drums
Probably one of the most underrated drummers ever in my opinion.
This is just amazing. Atom is an amazing drummer to watch. He gives off so much energy.
I absolutely adore this guy. What a drummer.
No beef between any drummers...
I seriously don't get why one would watch this and listen then hit the dislike button. There is a new level of hate amongst us today. It is crazy to fathom these people exist.
Yes I am referring to the 1 dislike at this point.
Well, Atom has had a lot of experience with other bands.
He BASICALLY puts his life into chapters. Which I think is pretty sweet.
He simply closed his AVA chapter and is moving on. Their new drummer is just as amazing. c;
Today is my birthday...your bd too... happy birthday atom !!! You are one of best drummer i know
@ATOMWILLARD YOU ROCK!!!
The best of atom.w angels and airwaves
Awesome energy and good vibes.
People may throw rocks at me but my favorite drummers are Atom Willards and Travis Barker... oh and The Rev... but man Atom Willards was way underrated, so good but not too popular... definetly one of the best with good rhythms and sick fills while keeping the coolness and the calmness of AvA, just INSANE
so much energy, love it!
ATOM i miss you!!!!! 🤘
Well...that ROCKED!!
awesome
New drummer was in Guitar Center Drum Off, his performance was amazing.
And he plays piano. :P
I think it's the best drum video which I see
My one of the best drummers
So hit
this dude rocks, totally different aproach to playing than most punk/rock players
this guy is such a badass.
love his style of playing would sell my soul for that accuracy and skill, such a strong player he gotta to be top 10 best in the world
heaven by ava song he did with cobus? Absolutely insane
how lucky Tom, to have works with all the great drummers, travis, atom, ilan
i wish i could play drums with this skill and this power too
atom soularity...cool drummer
This is so epic!
Beast!
Dude I want that hair 😂
Same here dude
Him and Shannon Leto. Awesome.
same powerful drummer, and play with an electronic sequencer.. both can keep the tempo very very well
Fucking awesome
If I was in AVA, I'd never leave
Wish he was still in the group. We will see how the new guy tries to match Willard's powerful chops.
Patsycoconut Ilan is great! Technically. But Atom is to Angels and Airwaves what Dave Grohl was for Queens of the Stone Age.
energize atom fire
he is a BEAST!! hahah
atom willard is a god.
your content is very good, thank you for sharing let's continue this friendship
man i want to drum like him s awsome
*_* amazing drummer!!
This is for a music video, Usually high energy music videos have these characteristic movements by the cameramen...creative flexibility.
3:25-3:50. Oh my gawd!!!
The silence at the beginning fucks with me
@bufflopor nope, it is filmed like that! thats how music videos are made, atom isn't miming, he just isn't playing that right stuff - cos he doesn't need to! =D
If I'm not mistaken, this is a complete take shot that was edited to fit the video. Hence, the shakiness.
fuckin awesome!
@Knoxxxz When he does a double on the snare when Tom sings ''higher''
It's no big deal, I just think maybe that's why he started smiling cause he didn't play what he played on the record
This should have been the vieo for the song!!!
Him and Ilan Rubin are in another league.
I miss Atom :'(
@bufflopor Because it's the studio recording with a live take. The music you hear isn't them actually playing there.
@helloxdearestlove in da music vid it looks like its only raining on the drummer.. haha but he is awesome!
what is that wood block on the kick and where can i get one?
@JerryCymurderborg I was thinking the same thing
For me, ATOM is greater than Travis ...
albert febry Not really, but I really like him more than Travis.
I'll have whatever you're smoking.
Willard is better. He has the passion.
his beat pattern is more complicated yet beautiful. Idk. Travis got some great drum patterns to. adam's song?
You’ve lost your fuckin mind
Willard seems definitely to be good and enjoying what he do, looking forward to see him playing drums when Danko Jones comes to Norway november 25.
But why, oh why, is the sound and video out of sync several places? See 0:43 to 0:50 for some of them, but several others during whole video. Sorry, it just screws my head when sound and picture match this badly. Was the sound from the take that disastrous?
@THRASHMETALRAWWR Nah, that can't be cus it seems like it is filmed at a concert or some event with a crowd in front of the stage.
Defo not just Atom miming, I think.
I know a lot of better drummers but this is very different. Thanks atom.
@charlielko never woulda thought of that
cool! what camera was used for this???
it's not AVA without Atom
1:43 do u see it?
That is how it's done!!! XD
ATOM WHY YOU LEAVING
Why isn't Atom on Drumeo????
@TheSoccer123soccer its called a chop block
@flipboywidskillz hahaha dude that's how it's supposed to be, it actually looks pretty sick
whats is that wooden block he hits in the beginning
@christmastwins Well.
Can anyone tell me what kind of wood block he's using off the bass drum hoop/possibly include a link? Please/thanks.
Mike Tamborrino I wonder about that, too.
Darth Jaulce I know OCDP can do bass drum hoops with integrated wood blocks like that. Travis uses them too.
@HITmanThief
What fill?
I had Tom's guitar (the es 333) it came with a cracked neck. :(
@rainingpain078 what do you mean by "music business"? and what do you mean by "do a lot more"? Money? he's not doing it for money and fame, he's there to play in a band that he want, he left the offsprings for AVA
wish it was an actual audio take of his mimicking performance... maybe next life
dude, he left more than a year ago...
Why did he leave AVA.. he will be missed :(
@TheSoccer123soccer its called a wooden block
@christmastwins Sorry for the joke :P
But yeah, he does tune them really good and I like the deep sounds of his toms
@Zylax6 Either that or he noticed he played the wrong fill at 1:44
0:26
IMO they have a much bigger asset in the form of Rubin, but I know that view isn't shared by AVA fans
pause at 0:38 :D
@JmRDrummer Holy shit, how do you break a cymbal lol... sick drummer though
So in music videos drummers are the only ones who actually play their instrument?
Yes
@rainingpain078 why's that?