From San Antonio, TX in 2015 on the Mayhem tour. Kerry came up and played with us a total of 12 times on this tour. San Antonio always brings the thunder! M
Last summer I travelled 1200km from the south of Switzerland just to see you guys play at Dokk'em Open Air. Being a huge fan of King Diamond it was more than great,. The thing that impressed me more of that show was the performance of the whole band, yours in the first place. You are extremely tight, an absolutely stunning musician. Thank you for the awesome work Matt, you are great! Keep it up with the videos, I am really enjoying it!
Matt Thompson is such a talented drummer. I loved watching his 70's swinging eighth note parts and his open hi hat and various accented drums fills especially. Kim ruzz was an exceptionally talented drum line writer.
I don’t have that kit with me, it’s in storage far away but I can tell you what it is: TAMA Starclassic maple in piano black. Kicks are 22x18, toms are 10, 12, 13, 14, the two floor toms are 16 and 18. The snare is a 6 1/2 SLP brass. Cymbals are all Paiste, mostly Rudes.
The only time we played songs from House of God was during that tour and I took no video, but some exists, I know there is some from St. Petersburg and some from Thessaloniki. Any video from the USA leg of that tour was John Hebert on drums.
Fell in love with Mercyful Fate in the 80´s not only for the music, but for the complexity in music design in every instrument, Kim did a fine work but your seasoning and spice on this drumming took it into another level. Never get tired of watching this footage, very rare to find, thanks Matt
Matt what did you use to build your double bass stamina? King Diamond is my favorite bands and I don’t play the songs because my left leg get fatigued and then I go out of time. Would like to know some tips if you know of any you used.
If your leg is fatiguing, I’d say make sure there is nothing medically wrong. It that is ruled out...play a lot. Eat right and exercise. Walk, run, bike. And make sure you are actively thinking about playing with a relaxed technique while you are playing. As for form: make sure your ankles are in front of your knees and not directly under them, that your legs are arranged comfortably, like they would be if you were sitting relaxed in a chair.
@@mattthompsondrums Thanks Matt! I'm assuming you use them to start the keyboards during intros. So they are iPads, with Alesis software? I'd love to see you start a song out with them so I can understand what you are doing with them, thanks!
There’s an app on the iPad (I forget the name, it always goes in one ear and out the other) that you can load audio into and start with buttons. For intros or songs with important keys, I just push the corresponding button on the screen. The Alesis “idock” allows the iPad to i/o the proper cables.
Great view of you playing Matt 🤟🤟🤟🤟
So damn good. Kim Ruzz had this unique snazz in his playing. Your version has some nice touches to it while still staying true to Kim.
If I played drums, you'd be an influence. I really like how deceptively fast you are while staying precise...
What a great tight tasteful drummer this guy is ' rock solid
I don't like Slayer but man, this is legendary! And of course, Matt is a truly amazing drummer
1:52 and 2:20 SAVAGE... and soo clean
Last summer I travelled 1200km from the south of Switzerland just to see you guys play at Dokk'em Open Air. Being a huge fan of King Diamond it was more than great,. The thing that impressed me more of that show was the performance of the whole band, yours in the first place. You are extremely tight, an absolutely stunning musician. Thank you for the awesome work Matt, you are great! Keep it up with the videos, I am really enjoying it!
Thanks so much!!
Badass absolutely Matt!!!
👏👏👏👏👏💪
01:05 👍👍🤘
Matt, the greatest drummer in the world, great sound!
Badass as always Matt!!! Loving the Snare sound as well, tight but has a bright ring to it, love it. 🤘🏻😍
suena mortal esa caja!! \m/
Those fills... so tasty. Awesome playing!
che mostro! top player!
Very nice! That snare sounds killer.
Matt, you are a friggin freightrain! 🤟😎🤘
Matt Thompson is such a talented drummer. I loved watching his 70's swinging eighth note parts and his open hi hat and various accented drums fills especially. Kim ruzz was an exceptionally talented drum line writer.
Thank you Tom!
Fucking awesome, Matt! 🤘
RUDE is a perfect name for those cymbals🤘
Is that a 22 on the far right?
Jasper Jenkins 20
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It sounds RUDE for sure!!!
I own 90 pAisTe cymbals
But only 3 are Rude.
1 being a 22.
A 20 is now on the WANT list.
Thanks!!
Matt - is machine!!!
Love it
Yesss....!!!! Gimme more of that shit!
would hit like a million times if I could!
I love your drumset. Can we get a rundown?
I don’t have that kit with me, it’s in storage far away but I can tell you what it is: TAMA Starclassic maple in piano black. Kicks are 22x18, toms are 10, 12, 13, 14, the two floor toms are 16 and 18. The snare is a 6 1/2 SLP brass. Cymbals are all Paiste, mostly Rudes.
@@mattthompsondrums Thanks for taking the time to answer. That kit is sexy!
This is awesome. Thanks for the drum cam. Drums are pretty much 75% of what makes metal
You're like my favorite drummer. Man, you can beat them skins!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
P U R E M E T A L 🤘👑🤘
Love the awesome view of the kit and crowd 📽 🥁
Have any vids of live songs from House of God?
Keep them uploads comin!
The only time we played songs from House of God was during that tour and I took no video, but some exists, I know there is some from St. Petersburg and some from Thessaloniki. Any video from the USA leg of that tour was John Hebert on drums.
Damn this guy is good
Thank you
Fell in love with Mercyful Fate in the 80´s not only for the music, but for the complexity in music design in every instrument, Kim did a fine work but your seasoning and spice on this drumming took it into another level. Never get tired of watching this footage, very rare to find, thanks Matt
kerry te odio
Chur Bro, Appreciate you uploading.
Love the footage! Hope you and your family are well. Hail!
Amazing best drummmer of king diamond
LOL, I can hear Kerry's chains jingling as he walks on stage
Matt what did you use to build your double bass stamina? King Diamond is my favorite bands and I don’t play the songs because my left leg get fatigued and then I go out of time. Would like to know some tips if you know of any you used.
If your leg is fatiguing, I’d say make sure there is nothing medically wrong. It that is ruled out...play a lot. Eat right and exercise. Walk, run, bike. And make sure you are actively thinking about playing with a relaxed technique while you are playing.
As for form: make sure your ankles are in front of your knees and not directly under them, that your legs are arranged comfortably, like they would be if you were sitting relaxed in a chair.
So cool shot!!! Thanks Matt. Keep on!
Gotta love your drumming!
Great job!
This is so epic. I got chills 😁
Simply amazing!!!
Love the video do you play with
click 😊
Only on songs where keyboard is vital to the song, like The Eye, and Behind These Walls (last two tours). Usually 2 or 3 songs a tour. Not this song.
mattthompsondrums thanks man love you drumming 🤘😊🤘 cant wait for more drum cam
Love these vids, thanks Matt for posting!! Incredible playing! What are those Alesis tablets on your left?? There are two of them?
They are docks for iPads. I start the intros. There are two in case one goes down.
@@mattthompsondrums Thanks Matt! I'm assuming you use them to start the keyboards during intros. So they are iPads, with Alesis software? I'd love to see you start a song out with them so I can understand what you are doing with them, thanks!
There’s an app on the iPad (I forget the name, it always goes in one ear and out the other) that you can load audio into and start with buttons. For intros or songs with important keys, I just push the corresponding button on the screen. The Alesis “idock” allows the iPad to i/o the proper cables.
You get the jam with all the legends huh...nice Matt!!!