Just came across this, but as a long-time Archspire fan: I think you play it best of all the tapes I've seen thus far. Lots of guys focus on playing the gravity blasts and alternating blasts as cleanly as possible, and that's fine and well but you also make the groovy parts sound so fucking heavy too. Archspire's always been about more than speed for me, especially the last two records (this song is one of the best examples). And yeah, Spencer's a goddamn beast but his blasts aren't even as clean (at least live) as people think. What made him such a contribution to Archspire's overall sound is the power and intent behind it. This is the first vid to really nail that - other drummers made me nod with admiration, this makes me bang my head. I hope you get the gig man.
I used to play in my dad's bar band with a bunch of old farts. One day I played our drummer some of jfac Genesis. He absolutely refused to believe that drumming like that was humanly possible. He was like "nah that's a drum machine"
Have watched quite a few Archspire audition clips now. Your contributions are really top notch!! I even like them better like the top-name so far, bc of your posture / feeling. Hope you'll get a in-person audition!!!
imo being able to play this song cleanly and well determines who should be in the band. I think this is the hardest one drum wise. and you sir, have done it quite well. You have my vote good sir.
Yes and no - yeah playing it clean is important but it also needs to have power. Spencer has a pretty particular sense of time in the parts that are not just blasts, including the half time parts in this song. He has this sense of urgency that this vid nails a lot more than some of the hyper technical clean drummers (not a knock btw, it's impressive as hell).
This is so good. I've watched almost every one of these auditions and i have to say yours is head and shoulders above even the best ones and it's really down to how much control you have over dynamics at these tempos. Truly awe inspiring.
Have to agree w/ one of the other commenters saying this has the best groove of any of the auditions I've seen so far. I also feel like the timbre/sound quality of your kit helps a lot, your bass drum is super thumpy and your toms sound really good for those fills. Snare is a bit echo-y but that's really it. In particular I think your double bass technique is super solid, it sounds so consistent. Good luck with the audition! :3
I've been following you since the first time you play with Oh Malo, then Aviations and Contortionist time, is amazing how far have you got. My favorite for this audition so far. Amazing job man.
I have been watching your sick drumming for a while now.. about time you get picked up by a larger audience. You are up there with the best drummers in the world! Keep at it and there will come a time for world domination 😂
@@alienkinkvr oh for sure. Been an Aviation's fan for years! I'll admit I haven't had a chance to check out Blood Throne yet though. Any recommendations on where to start?
You can't get this man for faking it, ever.
New album soon?
Nah, it's very hard to ever truly know.
Glad someone finally did this song, it’s my favorite one, kicking ass dude!
It’s the best!
Wildy Souza from Brazil also uploaded Golden Mouth Of Ruin, about a day ago 🔥
That yell at the end is too real.. absolutely legendary playing dude!
I was yelling for my mother because I was in pain.
Probably the best audition I've seen so far! Good luck man, and great job!
Amazing skill. Drum talent is off the charts. Primus really should hire you…
Just came across this, but as a long-time Archspire fan: I think you play it best of all the tapes I've seen thus far. Lots of guys focus on playing the gravity blasts and alternating blasts as cleanly as possible, and that's fine and well but you also make the groovy parts sound so fucking heavy too. Archspire's always been about more than speed for me, especially the last two records (this song is one of the best examples). And yeah, Spencer's a goddamn beast but his blasts aren't even as clean (at least live) as people think. What made him such a contribution to Archspire's overall sound is the power and intent behind it. This is the first vid to really nail that - other drummers made me nod with admiration, this makes me bang my head. I hope you get the gig man.
Fucking smashed it. amazing
Wow just wow.
I’m 47 and back in the day nobody was doing anything like this. Kick ass
I used to play in my dad's bar band with a bunch of old farts. One day I played our drummer some of jfac Genesis. He absolutely refused to believe that drumming like that was humanly possible. He was like "nah that's a drum machine"
Have watched quite a few Archspire audition clips now. Your contributions are really top notch!! I even like them better like the top-name so far, bc of your posture / feeling. Hope you'll get a in-person audition!!!
i think this is one of my favs so far. Sick playing brother
Dang. Absolutely sick! One of my favorites covers so far, for sure.
This one man has my vote
A vote for me is a vote for America.
imo being able to play this song cleanly and well determines who should be in the band. I think this is the hardest one drum wise. and you sir, have done it quite well. You have my vote good sir.
Yes and no - yeah playing it clean is important but it also needs to have power. Spencer has a pretty particular sense of time in the parts that are not just blasts, including the half time parts in this song. He has this sense of urgency that this vid nails a lot more than some of the hyper technical clean drummers (not a knock btw, it's impressive as hell).
Always rooting for this guy. Hope you got the gig!
Appreciate you!
Im exhausted just watching you hit all those notes 🔥😮💨🔥
legrnds speak of a mythical lake, one that formed from pools of techdeath drummers' sweat (and sweating on the kit)
Hey Brian. I fucking love you.
This is a phenomenal cover, dude.
Incredible take, serious contender
I love the blastoise cam
@@Meg-r7i guys this is my wife.
@@JamesKnoerlmarry her. Again.
Great work, it’d be awesome to have a drummer like yourself in our band! Maybe one day you’ll cover one of our songs lol
@@BlackRosaryOfficial I’m always available for session work! Shoot me a message!
Flawless! That was fun to watch 😊
Legit
What a fucking nice sounding kit!
Crispy kit. Love it dude🤘
Thank you!
I’m gonna have to call you churn cause that was straight butter.
Flawless Victory 😤
Come here and let me kiss you.
this dude has my vote. 🔥
Brutal 🤘
You've got my vote
A vote for me is a vote for blasts.
You're the one. Hats off.
No that’s Neo.
This is amazing. Always been one of my favorite drummers going way back to early Aviation days.
So fricking good! Nailed it
You improve yourself. Bravo!
My favourite so far, definitely the most natural one.
so sick dude!@ multiple times getting goosebumps
killer performance
Flawless victory🤘🤘🤘
Idk why but i love that dry splash 😂
Изумительно!
This is so good. I've watched almost every one of these auditions and i have to say yours is head and shoulders above even the best ones and it's really down to how much control you have over dynamics at these tempos. Truly awe inspiring.
BEAST!!🤘🔥🤘💀🤘
absolutely sick!
0:38 Aw yea that's that good shit
Good luck brother
Always gonna be my vote right here.
A vote for me is a vote for America.
Have to agree w/ one of the other commenters saying this has the best groove of any of the auditions I've seen so far. I also feel like the timbre/sound quality of your kit helps a lot, your bass drum is super thumpy and your toms sound really good for those fills. Snare is a bit echo-y but that's really it. In particular I think your double bass technique is super solid, it sounds so consistent. Good luck with the audition! :3
I've been following you since the first time you play with Oh Malo, then Aviations and Contortionist time, is amazing how far have you got. My favorite for this audition so far. Amazing job man.
Thanks for the support!
Holy shite brother you fudging nailed that! Good luck with the audition!
Thanks!
infckingsane Audition, you are getting it no doubt. This was the best one so far!
My ggod dude, you killed it beyond words
That was the best one ive seen, and ive watched a ton. Great work and such a crazy hard song.
💪💪💪
Fav song. Nice smash!!
This is awesome! Well done bud! 🔥
so clean and powerful !! 👏
sounds great!
Very good job!
Badass cover my dude 🤘🤘
That snare is absolutely hot
snare is ❤🔥
Snare is life.
Didn't new the song. It's awesome. Drumer is fucking awesome. Respect man!
I have been watching your sick drumming for a while now.. about time you get picked up by a larger audience. You are up there with the best drummers in the world! Keep at it and there will come a time for world domination 😂
Hell Yeah! Love the way You play!
Dude this is F*cking sick
Very well done.
BEAST
Hell ya dude! This rips!
yeah this is brutality and you nailed it! Mix also is super brutal and pretty awesome! a very live feel but sounding great!
BLAAASTOOOISEEE!
Steady killer
Flawless victory. Nothing else to say.
Nice bro ...
Very nice and impressive play style 🤘
God damn
Absolute G.
Insane.
Que bela música para meus ouvidos.
This is how you audition. Impressive fella. 🤘🏼
fuck yeah dude good luck!
Your snare sounds GREAT. I don’t love taps instead of rimshots but it comes with the genre, they sounds really good with what you got going on.
I try to rimshot everything that isn’t a blast. Gravities are new to me so I can probably get them louder!
yes, dude!
hell yeah brother
This dude rules. Fuckin killed it
Nice work dude fun to watch!
Fun to play too!
Solid af. IMO you’re definitely in the running for the spot. Been following you for years brother, hope you make it 🤘
In the running is appropriate because I feel like I’ve done a marathon after I play a single one of these songs.
This bearded one is baddass
Get it James! \m/
It's a YES
fkn incredible
Got those gravity blasts down. :)
Down and then up and then down and then up again.
@@JamesKnoerl Haha! Yup.
Great cover! I'd love Kevin to get the spot but I think you'd be a better fit with the vibe the boys have. Best of luck, you're def a top contender!
@@quadblaster69420 I also think Kevin should be the guy!
@@JamesKnoerl but if you got it, there'd be dank memes for days 😎
Sheesh gonna share this :D
Thanks dude!
Apart from Kevin Ps this is by far up the top if not on par with his drumming. Awesome stuff!!!
Toca muito
jup. jup. jup. now this is a video i can respect. this shit is legit.
Watching this after watching a video on all the recent tryout drama. Thanks for a refreshingly REAL video haha! Killin it man.
Lad already has an impressive resume and nothing to fake. His other body of work is worth a listen
@@alienkinkvr oh for sure. Been an Aviation's fan for years! I'll admit I haven't had a chance to check out Blood Throne yet though. Any recommendations on where to start?
You are fucking crazy. Those blast are insane!!!
Excellent 👍
that was really fun to watch... but doesnt look fun to do :D amazing job dude!
Dude your fucking incredible!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Not perfect indeed but very clean ! You nailed it !
💪🏻