How does he win exactly when there are other drummers that are just as good who are auditioning? You aren’t some expert drumming judge little buddy 😂. Also in the mix is John Longstreth, Anthony Barone, etc.
Hahaha you all literally just let everyone ever you all have no idea about anything to do with drums. This dude really isn’t that good but okay!! So funny he’s been around for a long time on RUclips now all of the sudden he’s one of the greats you fools crack me up thanks for the laughs!
A lot of very good drummers have auditioned for this, but #Archspire, if you see this, you have to seriously consider Kevin. He plays so clean, his feel is great/relaxed, and he NAILS EVERYTHING. Absolutely phenomenal.
@@markbond08 Yeah... He's definitely wild and really fast, but he definitely doesn't play clean. Kevin plays Spencer's parts far cleaner than he does. Kevin is a fucking monster.
Not really an archspire fan but after the comment section on another drummers videos came to check this guy out........damn..........i mean damn. The feel and accents chefs fucking kiss
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Idk if any of u guys have followed this guy since his earlier days of drumming like me but boy when I tell u. Back then, he was pretty subpar. His covers of TBDM are subpar to say the least… (go see his early videos of him drumming) with so many imperfections and raw underdeveloped skill/ 3:59 technique, he was honest about his playing and posted it anyways. But when u hear this guy today…that’s what heart and dedication sounds like. He is a phenomenal drummer to date and this video literally speaks proof of his skill and dexterity. My dude is a freaking beast 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
La perfection est une idée vaine et sans importance, mais là, faut reconnaître que c'est absolument parfait, genre, y'a littéralement pas un truc qui ne soit pas parfaitement ce qu'il est censé être. Quel éthique, quelle hygiène de vie derrière ça, quelle inspiration, encore et toujours bravo Kevin!
As heartbroken as i am for having my fav band lose a member, i am so gratefull it allowed for the world's best drum audition ever. I think i saw every video, multiple times and without a doubt i think Kevin is the best candidate. The man is on a league of its own
@@TheJokesterSCR Agree, he plays super relaxed and tight, not even breaking a sweat. Spencer is really fast but sloppy, but what i admire most about him is his creativity. His drum parts are so flavourful, even if there are faster and more precise drunmers out there, im worried no one can match his apporach to song writting
I'm addicted to your drum cover Kevin, this is so clean. I bet your followers will grow at the height of your talent 🤘Please continue for the entire Death metal community
Kevin basically top 3 drummers on the planet right now, and it's very sad he doesn't have more eyes on him. Absolutely mind blowing work as always dude. I am so glad I was able to say I saw you play live with Ne Obliviscaris this year.
I seriously wish I could have seen him with NeO. His audition cover for them on his channel was so goddamn good that even Dan Presland commented saying "Bravo!" NeO may not be the fastest band out there, but Dan is so creative and diverse with his playing. And his legs are goddamn mechanical or something. I learned ONE song of theirs back when I was still playing and my legs were on FIRE by the end of one playthrough. He does entire sets of it. Kevin matched it no problem. Kevin is absolutely amazing.
Abso-fucking-lutely! Kevin and David are god-tier metal drummers! There are many phenomenal extreme metal drummers, and I'm not taking away from them. Hell, so many are far better than I ever was... but those two are just on another level.
If I didn't know any better I would've thought this was actually Archspire's original drummer. You covered Spencer's work flawlessly and I look forward to watching the band's reaction to your audition. Good luck to you, man! You've got my vote.
My favourite cover of yours so far. Very groovy. That was probably Spencer's greatest strength. Groovy handwork in really high tempos. And youve nailed that here. EDIT: Also, Ive just noticed that youre wearing a goddamn flannel shirt, while auditioning for a CANADIAN metal band. That deserves its own recognition.
Being able to nail everything from TBDM, to Benighted, to Ne Obliviscaris, and now Archspire... while they may all be extreme metal, they're all very different stylistically and you can pull them all off to perfection. You sir, are an absolute monster on the kit.
HOLLY C**P sweating just watching, one thing i noticed and so impressed is your control. Look at the snare, the ware spot is not all over the head but isolated to a small area. That shows control at high speeds. Great job!
There are so many stellar drummers exhibiting themselves and it's been a pleasure to see the skill on display. But I think Kevin is the clear leader in terms of precision. He makes it look easy man
This guy is an absolute monster. Can we all just take a second to recognize that he definitely learned all of these covers super quick and also that this guy has toured with Benighted. Yes, Archspire has insane drumming but one could argue that Benighted drums are more challenging. That's just my opinion. This is the kinda dude that any tech death band would dream of having. Precision, speed, insanely good technique and let's not forget how creative he is with his drums. I've watched a lot of covers and they are very impressive but nothing even comes close to what this guy has to offer.
Following my favorite drummer, Romain Goulon, and pulling it off successfully for years now, is beyond impressive. Kevin is absolutely one of the best drummers in the world and every video or album, Archspire or not, is just further proof of that.
Yeah okay you win bro you can stop now. Give this man the job already, Archspire.
It’s kinda funny how much better he is than the original drummer.
And he's already in Canada and has played shows with them in Beknighted. The pedigree is present
@@jjakji2078 I wouldn't go that far.
@@jjakji2078and you obviously aren’t a musician (or u are a beginner) making an ignorant comment like that.
How does he win exactly when there are other drummers that are just as good who are auditioning? You aren’t some expert drumming judge little buddy 😂. Also in the mix is John Longstreth, Anthony Barone, etc.
@drumeo invite this guy ASAP, he will be too busy in the tour soon
@Drumeo i agree
yeaaa cmoon @drumeo
Summoning @brandon toews
@@curs_und_cuts way better than that country bozo they had that didn’t even really have a pocket.
Hahaha you all literally just let everyone ever you all have no idea about anything to do with drums. This dude really isn’t that good but okay!! So funny he’s been around for a long time on RUclips now all of the sudden he’s one of the greats you fools crack me up thanks for the laughs!
Clear winner. that France/canada connection kinda seals the deal too.
Sí
We invented the word “baguette”
I think the search is over. Kevin is a BEAST. If they don’t choose him, that will be a mistake.
🤘🤘
Yep
Involuntary DoppelBanger 👿 🤘
A lot of very good drummers have auditioned for this, but #Archspire, if you see this, you have to seriously consider Kevin. He plays so clean, his feel is great/relaxed, and he NAILS EVERYTHING. Absolutely phenomenal.
Haven't seen anyone pulling off the switch blasts that clean since well....Spencer. NiocE!!!!
Shit was clean AF
indeed 100%
@@craigstrickland1572 bro I love Spencer but clean is not an adjective I would use to describe his drumming lol
@@markbond08 Yeah... He's definitely wild and really fast, but he definitely doesn't play clean. Kevin plays Spencer's parts far cleaner than he does. Kevin is a fucking monster.
Switch blasts = paradiddles that everyone learns in their first year of lessons.
Yeah, some high end shit.....
I’m so stuck between Kevin and Greg smith. Jesus there both savages 🔥🔥🔥
archspire hire this man pls
Not really an archspire fan but after the comment section on another drummers videos came to check this guy out........damn..........i mean damn. The feel and accents chefs fucking kiss
The music...THE MUSIC. Who can forget where they were the first time hear this? It will live with me forever.
Involuntary Doppelganger was a watershed for me. Can't remember the last time I got that blown away by a song.
Epic point .... 🤘
Absolutely incredible! WOW
Guitarist here. There were three techniques in this video that I did not know were technically possible. I am amazed!
Thats EXACTLY how I feel
Clear winner. Absolutely slays those drums!
so good
if they don't give you the job after this I don't know how tf they will ever find another drummer
Greg A Smith is the only one besides Kevin I've seen that would fill Spencer's shoes
As much as I'd love to see Kevin with Archspire I think they look for a drummer that will be all in with them. Kevin has plenty side projects ongoing.
@@Everythingwentblack69 Wildy Souza from Brazil 🔥 That dude has posted 3 audition videos by now.
Dude.
@@tuukkahalttunen2046 haven't seen his but will check em out
Koniec świata. Gościu jest niesamowicie szybki a przy tym dokładny. Jeszcze zbieram szczenę z podłogi 👌👍🤘
that snare tone is 💥
🤘🤘 true
02:08 when he switches the stick grip while hitting the crash!
yeah it's called a gravity blast, welcome to metal.
Check Out Marco Pitruzzella. He's My Mentor And One Of The Best Technical Death Metal Drummers Globally Right Now !! He's So Good That Mike Caputo Made A Video Calling Him Fake. And Marco Pitruzzella Was The One Teaching Mike Caputo The Drum Parts For Rings Of Saturn Album Gidim. As Well As Marco Gave Mike The Drum Job For Rings Of Saturn. Mike Caputo Basically Stabbed Marco Pitruzzella In The Back By Talking Lies Saying That Marco Pitruzzella Edits His Stuff. Do Some Real Research. Be Extremely Careful And Safe Out There During This Global Planned Demic That We're Going Through Globally Right Now !! May You,Your Familia, Friends, Pets Have An Amazing Positively Safe Blessed Day/ Night. Love You All Globally !!! Viva La Revolućion !!!!
Welcome to being a dumbass. That isn't what he was saying @ouodo
Capitalization in shambles.
@6ic6ic6ic My Cellphone Is Programmed To Type This Way. Wake Up Sheeple.
Top 5 best drummers currently. Well done.
The hand switch blast beat was clean AF!!!
3:35
My fav Archspire song
Idk if any of u guys have followed this guy since his earlier days of drumming like me but boy when I tell u. Back then, he was pretty subpar. His covers of TBDM are subpar to say the least… (go see his early videos of him drumming) with so many imperfections and raw underdeveloped skill/ 3:59 technique, he was honest about his playing and posted it anyways. But when u hear this guy today…that’s what heart and dedication sounds like. He is a phenomenal drummer to date and this video literally speaks proof of his skill and dexterity. My dude is a freaking beast 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Started doing the Black Dahlia murder and now is able to do ulcerate and arch spire 😂
La perfection est une idée vaine et sans importance, mais là, faut reconnaître que c'est absolument parfait, genre, y'a littéralement pas un truc qui ne soit pas parfaitement ce qu'il est censé être. Quel éthique, quelle hygiène de vie derrière ça, quelle inspiration, encore et toujours bravo Kevin!
As heartbroken as i am for having my fav band lose a member, i am so gratefull it allowed for the world's best drum audition ever. I think i saw every video, multiple times and without a doubt i think Kevin is the best candidate. The man is on a league of its own
Honestly, I think Kevin plays Archspire songs even better than Spencer.
@@TheJokesterSCR Agree, he plays super relaxed and tight, not even breaking a sweat. Spencer is really fast but sloppy, but what i admire most about him is his creativity. His drum parts are so flavourful, even if there are faster and more precise drunmers out there, im worried no one can match his apporach to song writting
FLAWLESS
That is some incredible playing for sure...
The hand speed during the fill starting at 3:10 is unbelievable!
It's fucking 🤯 I think it's down to him or the Wildy Souza gentleman 🤘🤘
Oh and James Knoerl for 3rd!!
Kevin. You are one of the most accurate drummers I’ve ever seen. I salute you sir.
In a long sleeve too. Incredibly accurate and performative
first song that connect me with Assspiders 💌
I’ve seen the live footage, clear upgrade and it’s not even close
epic comment
I'm addicted to your drum cover Kevin, this is so clean. I bet your followers will grow at the height of your talent 🤘Please continue for the entire Death metal community
This is so sick. It's even one take, which is SO impressive.
Do you think you get more than one take when playing live?
The point is to be able to play it in one take. Every time.
This is brutal!!!💯🔥🤘😎🦸♂️🦹♂️🧟♂️
I would definitely go with this dude, he’s flawless. Dude looks natural playing these songs
Absolutely killer. If you don't get this gig I will be shocked. Easily the tightest covers on RUclips. You are a beast.
2:07 as he hits the cymbal he's already changing the focal point on his drum stick for the gravity blast. What an absolute unit!
Kevin basically top 3 drummers on the planet right now, and it's very sad he doesn't have more eyes on him. Absolutely mind blowing work as always dude. I am so glad I was able to say I saw you play live with Ne Obliviscaris this year.
I seriously wish I could have seen him with NeO. His audition cover for them on his channel was so goddamn good that even Dan Presland commented saying "Bravo!" NeO may not be the fastest band out there, but Dan is so creative and diverse with his playing. And his legs are goddamn mechanical or something. I learned ONE song of theirs back when I was still playing and my legs were on FIRE by the end of one playthrough. He does entire sets of it. Kevin matched it no problem. Kevin is absolutely amazing.
Une vraie machine!! 🫶🏼 J’adore tes cymbales!
That choke broke a hole in the space time continuum 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
WOOOO
Génial comme d'hab, félicitation !
On viendra te voir avec un pote le 31 à la Gespe à Tarbes 😁
On sera sûrement au milieu d'un pogo !!
Kevin is fast, precise and everything a drummer needs to be... but on top of it, he does it in style.
Yes hes Viking blasting!
I'm here because of the fan comments from the Archspire Casting Couch vid, and goddamn you have got to be a finalist! #NewFan
GREAT !
What an incredible talent. If all I get out of all this is just finding your channel and drumming, well, we're all winners my friend.
You got this Kevin!!
Clear as a day on the surface of the sun
Archspire needs to hire him. This dude can flat out do it. Excellent
Ahhh now it makes sense why you were my favorite of the Archspire try outs, you drum for Benighted
I think we all agree the job is yours! The pentagrams have aligned and the beats shall be blasted ! 👏👏👏
Love the doubles between the hat and the snare! NICE!
This is madness!!
Archspire! Give this man the job, ASAP!
Kevin Paradis and David Diepold are the kings of extreme metal
Abso-fucking-lutely! Kevin and David are god-tier metal drummers! There are many phenomenal extreme metal drummers, and I'm not taking away from them. Hell, so many are far better than I ever was... but those two are just on another level.
Very clean playing and not clumsy/messy like covers from other ppl
Efficient movement
Insane
все ровно и кристально чисто. Буду молится что б KevinА взяли в группу 😆
If I didn't know any better I would've thought this was actually Archspire's original drummer. You covered Spencer's work flawlessly and I look forward to watching the band's reaction to your audition. Good luck to you, man! You've got my vote.
My favourite cover of yours so far. Very groovy. That was probably Spencer's greatest strength. Groovy handwork in really high tempos. And youve nailed that here.
EDIT: Also, Ive just noticed that youre wearing a goddamn flannel shirt, while auditioning for a CANADIAN metal band. That deserves its own recognition.
1:46... so tight! Nailed it.
Vraiment bien bravo !
Is this guy even human? Impressive! 👏👌👍
If it was me playing drums, after a concert i would need a free entrance into the ER 😅
U r a beast ❤🤘🔥
the fact that there is no notation for these songs and they're learned by ear is just icing on the cake.
As a canadian we accept you as one of ours now
He’s gotta get the gig. This is flat out nuts! He murdered that song 💀
What I Like about Kevin is that he hits the tums and cymbals very hard. Something that is getting lost these days! Great performance!
Being able to nail everything from TBDM, to Benighted, to Ne Obliviscaris, and now Archspire... while they may all be extreme metal, they're all very different stylistically and you can pull them all off to perfection. You sir, are an absolute monster on the kit.
this is solid broseph, got my vote 🔥🔥🔥
This guy!!!
Yeah, this is the best I've seen. I didn't think anyone could fill those shoes. But this guy has it.
Kev, mate this is clean and you are made to be with Archispire. Crushing it!
Such a good cover and one of the only ones that isnt sampled and edited like crazy and sped up or fake in any way.
Real drumming from hard work.
Kevin is one of the very few that I 100% believe doesn't edit his shit.
Clean, fast, mindblowing
HOLLY C**P sweating just watching, one thing i noticed and so impressed is your control. Look at the snare, the ware spot is not all over the head but isolated to a small area. That shows control at high speeds. Great job!
There are so many stellar drummers exhibiting themselves and it's been a pleasure to see the skill on display. But I think Kevin is the clear leader in terms of precision. He makes it look easy man
You even nailed the *blegh!* stop at 2:32! All hail the Paradis! 🤘
that was really awesome.
Sick! Such a flex wearing pants and a flannel too, lol!
This is so ridiculously tight. Unreal.
à ce rythme tu connaitras la discographie avant d'être pris, insane la cover!
This is brilliant and a little frightening. Well done, Sir.
Having never heard this song before, I'd say this guy looks like he works in IT at a school - not even a drop of sweat! Awesome.
Relentless Mutation is a pinnacle album
You're hired !!!
Absolute insanity, such a treat! Deserves to be in the band for sure!
C'est tres bien! 🎉
Absolute class act.
Whaouuw c'est tellement propre , incroyable !!! 🙏🙏🙏
Flawless 🤌🏻✨
Amazing dude!!!
The best so far! 👏👏👏
The Archspire Drumming Olympics continue ! It's so good! T'es vraiment un monstre Kevin ! Oh Yeah
Blown away!
This guy is an absolute monster. Can we all just take a second to recognize that he definitely learned all of these covers super quick and also that this guy has toured with Benighted. Yes, Archspire has insane drumming but one could argue that Benighted drums are more challenging. That's just my opinion. This is the kinda dude that any tech death band would dream of having. Precision, speed, insanely good technique and let's not forget how creative he is with his drums. I've watched a lot of covers and they are very impressive but nothing even comes close to what this guy has to offer.
Following my favorite drummer, Romain Goulon, and pulling it off successfully for years now, is beyond impressive. Kevin is absolutely one of the best drummers in the world and every video or album, Archspire or not, is just further proof of that.
Was actuslly expecting to get roasted for my comment. Glad someone can appreciate what I had to say about this monster of a drummer 🤘@@Nefville
@@thrashaddict_805 Kevin and David Diepold have to both be in the top 3 if not 1 and 2 in extreme metal drumming. They're just on another level.
Wowzah
Incredible dude
T'es un ouf Kevin ! On s'en lasse pas.
Et franchement le blast est tellement classe à voir en action !