Neil Peart will always be my favorite drum solo artist. His song writing, precision, and making the drums a feature of the music, but when Smack does this, with the added guitars to compliment, its one of my favorite drum solos of all time. Its also amazing that Sully put the drum skills aside to be a great singer.
Awesome upload! When I first heard Shannon Larkin on a GS album I thought now that is the perfect hard rock drummer. When I see him perform live his flamboyant showmanship and relentless intensity never cease to amaze me. Maybe there are better drummers, but I bet none of them look better doing it live than Larkin. :-) Thanks for sharing.
This literally brought tears to my eyes it is so great...and all this time I always thought Sully was JUST a great singer..He is an AWESOME drummer as well!!
Saw them and Sevendust(my 5th time for Sevendust) in Shreveport LA a few months ago and they had the battle. That was one hell of a show and would love to see them again.
I went to Bigger day out in 2001... Godsmack was by far the best band there. My first concert and I had never heard a band who sounded better live than they did on their studio album... then Godsmack played. Blown Away.
I was gonna do something productive today... but then I got stuck on watching this over and over again... Now I can't remember what it was... so I'm gonna watch this a few more times xD
\m/ Awesome \m/ !!! Always the best part of show every time I have been. At Ozzfest(98 i think?), when Vinnie Paul came out and joined in, was one of the best concert moments I have ever witnessed.
The official title from Godsmack on the DVD says the word "Batalla" which means "Battle". Probably doesn't make sense here (aside from small sections), but that is the title!
we all know that Neil Peart whould tear Sully and Shannon to pieces, but it still doesn't matter considering this is by far one of the better drum battles/team plays out there :P but hating on Rush will not help anything :P
For all you people who make fun of RUSH...did you notice two of their songs in the end medley ?....YYZ and Tom Sawyer !!...Sully and Shannon both know how great Neil Peart is. Kudos Gentlemen !
Could someone tell me what year they performed this amazing Drum Battle!! This was truly a shock to me when I found out that Sully Erna was an extremely talented percussionist..not saying Shannon isn't as well.
@bajacore I totally agree, but back in the day when the 80's stuff was rocking, they had two drummers in one group. and yes I will be called names for this, but I don't care. Adam Ant had two drummers and they did rock at the time.
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I remember seeing this live in Milwaukee back in 2003. Epic!
I return to this once in a while. Love it ever since !
me too
Who's here in 2024 for a nostalgia kick ?
I was fortunate enough to see this shit live. Great fucking time it was!
Right here! I saw this live in Pensacola FL in 2005. IT WAS AMAZING
Neil Peart will always be my favorite drum solo artist. His song writing, precision, and making the drums a feature of the music, but when Smack does this, with the added guitars to compliment, its one of my favorite drum solos of all time. Its also amazing that Sully put the drum skills aside to be a great singer.
I think both drummers have shown tremendous skill. The duet made for a great show, so worth watching.
This is not battle, it's harmony.
Not a fan of Godsmack but a fan of this drum battle! WELL DONE!
Seen them live twice in So Cal and in Denver. Bought the DVD in the Burlington, WA mall. Absolutely love this.
Ive watched this video at least twice a day for almost a week since discovering it. And I dont see that stopping any time soon. Simply bad ass!!!
i love this, we need more of this in the world !!
STAGE PRESENCE my friend, Sully's cup is over flowing. As a total percussionist he is awesome.
Awesome upload! When I first heard Shannon Larkin on a GS album I thought now that is the perfect hard rock drummer. When I see him perform live his flamboyant showmanship and relentless intensity never cease to amaze me. Maybe there are better drummers, but I bet none of them look better doing it live than Larkin. :-) Thanks for sharing.
Very well written drum solo! I loved it when the payed tribute to Neil and John.
This literally brought tears to my eyes it is so great...and all this time I always thought Sully was JUST a great singer..He is an AWESOME drummer as well!!
The only thing better then One KickAss Drummer, is Two KickAss Drummers.
this is still the best intune drum duo i have ever seen since it came out
Saw them and Sevendust(my 5th time for Sevendust) in Shreveport LA a few months ago and they had the battle. That was one hell of a show and would love to see them again.
I loved seeing this when I saw Godsmack a few weeks ago in Lexington KY
I went to Bigger day out in 2001... Godsmack was by far the best band there. My first concert and I had never heard a band who sounded better live than they did on their studio album... then Godsmack played. Blown Away.
That's the most amazing thing I have ever seen or heard by Godsmack
I was gonna do something productive today... but then I got stuck on watching this over and over again... Now I can't remember what it was... so I'm gonna watch this a few more times xD
And the winner is......there is no winner! You are both equally awesome!
GOD DAMN ROCKED IT! BEST DRUM OFF IVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME!!
Awesomeness! Hope to see these guys very soon.
\m/ Awesome \m/ !!! Always the best part of show every time I have been. At Ozzfest(98 i think?), when Vinnie Paul came out and joined in, was one of the best concert moments I have ever witnessed.
Seen these guys several times. 43$ to 50$ abs what they don't know id pay 100 to see them over and over.
True rock n roll baby!
I remember getting pissed off in 82 for paying 10 bucks for an Eagles ticket. lol
Thats fuckin epic man, I have only seen then twice and that is when they first got popular, I would have loved to see this live.
I saw them do this live. One word........ AMAZING!!!!! that is talent 110%
I've seen them do this 4 times in Portland ME. One of the coolest baddest ass thing I've ever seen. Killer
The official title from Godsmack on the DVD says the word "Batalla" which means "Battle". Probably doesn't make sense here (aside from small sections), but that is the title!
was looking for a decent quality for such a long time,thanz :ptschafer
Excelente, una corOdinacion espectacular con los tambores, NOTABLE
I saw it live. A top concert for sure.
omg ! what a rocking battle ...
the best percussion show I've ever seen
Solid like a roch!!! Vert Nice run after run i love these song
Damn! I love when that ride cymbal kicks in!
THE BEST DRUMMER THING I'VE EVER SEEN
SICK!
amazing, great drummers !
Excellent!
i love it..so awesome
well said, i watch like once a week
Awesome!
Great video! At least your sound quality is better than all the others! Nice nice nice.
This is so cool... I love Sully Erna.
Love it!!! i love musicians, i know a lot of them, Shannon lurkin has been around forever, he is awesome, just like Carl Palmer!
Awesome! Pure drive!
we all know that Neil Peart whould tear Sully and Shannon to pieces, but it still doesn't matter considering this is by far one of the better drum battles/team plays out there :P but hating on Rush will not help anything :P
ya know not a huge fan of godsmack but that was pretty badass. i knew sully palayed drums but never knew he was that good. right on guys
Fing intense! Love me a little Aerosmith at the end. :)
Awesome
espectacular!!!
Wow Sully is a skilled drummer. This was awesome.
EXCELLENT!!!!
Best part is you can tell they are both havin a blast.
Now that, is how you do a drumming duet - show
I love Godsmack! Sully is a great singer and a great drummer
Now just imagine if they had two drummers of that caliber playing on every song. Shit would be epic!!!!
JESUS DO CEU!!! O QUE É ISSO, DEMAIS!!!!
Normally i prefer Shannon much more on the drums in Godsmack songs. But this duel theyre at least equal to each other.
Very well done both!
sully is one of the most talented musicians i have ever seen, and shannon is bad ass!!
Should have been much longer...this is some sick shit! And Sully's kit is fuckin awesome!
For all you people who make fun of RUSH...did you notice two of their songs in the end medley ?....YYZ and Tom Sawyer !!...Sully and Shannon both know how great Neil Peart is. Kudos Gentlemen !
Bloody wow!!!!!!!
seen this live 3 time mite be the coolest fucking show i've ever seen
it's a freakin' masterpiece!
This drumming 'n' shit in this vid is f**king uplifting,i tell ya.These boyz r the dons,love it
Just love watching Shannon Larkin playing his drums...:)
Nice !
Shannon larkin=most air drum enducing drummer ever
That was insane
It's a 22" Sabian Hand Hammered Power Bell, It was a prototype made for him, and then it became a product of the HH line...
6:06 ... Was just like "AEROSMITH? W00T?" ... Awesome
@TheRstarReaper good point....
Could someone tell me what year they performed this amazing Drum Battle!! This was truly a shock to me when I found out that Sully Erna was an extremely talented percussionist..not saying Shannon isn't as well.
Me'Sha Golden 2010
Surreal!
Thats just fucking AWESOME!!!!
@sharepix its not really a batlle. It is co-drumming.
That was fucking awesome.
Awesome i cant hate
sick!
I can't find where this is from. Is this from a Godsmack DVD and my question, which DVD? thanks
Shannon and Sully Rock ,,,Love Godsmack..
Watched them do this in Nashville in 04’… maybe 05’.🤔
It's from "Changes" (2004)
damn..very nice
Oh my God I was thinking the same thing.
I saw Tommy lee doing flips his whole drum kit was spinning that was cool,this is also but that spinning end over end is great!
Are those taken from theyr own songs or are they improvising ? I mean the guitars ?
@Josephpm22 which one u want ill take the other
I agree 100%!!!
YES!!!
4:08 AMAZING!!!
if this had a place in rock band battles it would be on EPIC
WOOT!
Rush > Aerosmith and Run DMC > Led Zeppelin DAAAAAMN just gets better and better xD
@bajacore I totally agree, but back in the day when the 80's stuff was rocking, they had two drummers in one group. and yes I will be called names for this, but I don't care. Adam Ant had two drummers and they did rock at the time.
awesomeeeeee hell yeah, lml
So, who won?