I saw this guy play a double-headline set with both Origin and Gorguts. That was like an hour and 45 minutes of playing like this. It was nuts. So good.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Holy hell

Paul from Origin worked at the Guitar Center I used to go to. We had a great conversation about how ridiculously talented John is. Paul said John would literally just zone out during rehearsals, start staring off into the distance while blowing bubble bum and exisiting on autopilot. He said the entire band would be sweating...but John looked like he was reading a book waiting for a bus. Hahaha

Ahh, we've come back to o'l John legstrength have we, a classic

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed Rishi!

@roberthagmaier9603

3 жыл бұрын

He's a beast man

9:20 Well, John said it himself during Drumtalk interview: "Speed is byproduct of control".

I've seen this guy live several times. Yes going this speed for an hour, and looks like the easiest thing on earth. Made me almost cry! I call him "The world's most frustrating drummer".

@dougwilliams44

Жыл бұрын

HE can be. I played next to him for 4 years in Origin 1st disc and a LOT of shows.

@DOOM.SLAYER666

Ай бұрын

​@dougwilliams44 haha yea man, can only imagine what that would have been like lol , you have sick bass riffs on the self-titled album man 🤘 that album is boss and will never be forgotten bro 🔥

This guy is a machine. outstanding drummer. his playing is so clean and precise.

I saw longstreth play with the band origin probably 5 years ago in a small club and my buddy and I were standing probably 10 feet to the side and got to watch him jam for probably 45 minutes straight. He's an absolute master. It was an amazing amazing show

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

What an experience!

@PaullyRobots

3 жыл бұрын

They're all pretty good guys too.

@STAIND12300

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i saw them at slaughter fest back in 2014, it was unreal

@niffingig5143

3 жыл бұрын

I've been in 3 different bands that have opened for Origin as their direct support. I've had a lot of fun and aggressive arguments and discussions with John. He's a great guy. Me and him have had a lot of difference in opinion since 2005. I've been lucky enough to hangout with him for hours on end, pick his brain, argue, joke, etc. I've watched him from 8ft away with The Red Chord and Origin 5 times, I think? Dude is the real deal! It was weird to me when he started doing 2 foot blasts and heel-toe. He was NOT a fan of that until around 2007. He toured with Obscura and Hannes turned him on to it. He took it further by hitting up the heel-toe'ers on the "Derek Roddy Forum" (Long defunct forum.... the best EVER! If you're a veteran you know...) then practiced his ass off and then Origin released "Aftermath".

@jakel2692

2 жыл бұрын

@@niffingig5143 Man I miss that red ass Derek Roddy forum. Even though I really only dabble in drums, there were all kinds of different topics there and it was one of my favorite sites to visit. Really wish it never went away!

Origin guys are really down to earth. Quick story: I was hanging out with them at their merch table and there was no one around. The singer was chilling there eating a sandwich. All the other tables were crowded and I was like what the hell? You guys are amazing! He replied, it’s all good, people will be here after the set. And wow were they right! It was madness after they played. They’re as tight and incredible live as they are on their records. Fantastic band and really awesome guys. Glad to support them!

@biohayzer

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Had a similar experience. Bought a t shirt off the singer at the mercy table when I seen them play in Switzerland. Grabbed him a beer and we chatted about gigs he has done and was telling me a crazy story about when he played my home town in Dublin Ireland🤘🏻😁

@antitheziz717

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I saw them once back in 2002, touring for informis. I was mostly there for hate eternal, Derek roddy in particular.....origin opened and I was floored for the night. To this day the tightest metal band I've seen live, only maybe necrophagist was close

@corycarter2829

2 жыл бұрын

He stayed at my house when he was in Skinless. Those guys were so awesome and chill. They were actually happy to stay somewhere where people didn't want them to party. Haha

@antitheziz717

2 жыл бұрын

@@corycarter2829 I would have pushed a joint at them anyway......you know for rent

@corycarter2829

2 жыл бұрын

@@antitheziz717 meh. They had been drinking all night, wanted to eat ice cream and watch What About Bob. Haha. Plus Joey destroyed the bathroom the next morning.

i swear im gonna get cramp in my calf muscles tonight just from having watched that.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Likewise Dave! YIKES!

Longstreth is also one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Speaking of cold starts, that's the one thing I have struggled with the most, going from a dead stop to 290 bpm is really really hard but if you watch just before he gets back into it, look at the beaters, where they are and the muscles in his arms. You pre-tense everything and then release but its hard.

I've known John for almost 25yrs. Amazing guy and I miss seeing his face everyday.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I need to see more from him

Ken Bedene from Aborted is master of 'casual' extreme metal drumming. Highly suggest.

@TupDigital

3 жыл бұрын

#1 swivel master. 260bpm and it looks like his feet are swinging comfortably in hammocks.

@Razzepuff

3 жыл бұрын

I second second this! Highly recommend

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks team! I'm sure I'll get to him!

@Razzepuff

3 жыл бұрын

I suggest the Song termination redux at brutal assault 2016 from him.

@tomaszziembicki

3 жыл бұрын

Studio recording of “Bit by bit” is great too.

The gravity blasts are insane. What is nuts is how perfectly he makes his one stick rolls line up with the heel-toe double base. You wouldn't think it is possible if you didn't see and hear it.

8:30 that is the most fascinating thing about most top level metal/technical death/grindcore drummers. They accuracy that they have and the ease of switching subdivisions in tempo is nuts to me.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Crazy facility and control

The NICEST man ever! I've had the pleasure of talking drums with him several times through out the years. A beast among men!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 жыл бұрын

Hope I get to chat to him Mike!

The most impressive part to me about Longstreth is his economy of movement. He's never over exaggerating anything. It's all the least amount of effort possible to conserve energy.

@metalheadmnw

Жыл бұрын

Aaaand that was the first thing you talked about hahahaha

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Жыл бұрын

BOOM. Great minds Mason!

@dcmastermindfirst9418

10 ай бұрын

That's just death metal in general.

I've seen him play with Origin multiple times, the most relaxed and in control extreme drummer I've ever seen. talked to him a couple times after shows, he is as cool as it gets, giving time to a random fan in a bar, after an hour set. doing THAT! one of the best extreme metal drummers there is.

FINALLY a video that should be watched about John Longstreth :D

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you dug it Norbert!

OH YAY I REQUESTED THIS AGES AGO!!! So glad you did it!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

He makes the same face drumming as I do washing dishes 😆 crazy solid drummer.

What I noticed is I mean I'm also a drummer nowhere of this caliber but I notice he's looking at what he's going to hit before he hits it it's like he stays a step ahead of himself

Saw em live atleast a dozen times ..I live close to where they are from and seen them in a tiny venue.. these dudes pull it off..just relentless

Phenomenal drummer and a phenomenal person. He actually plays that stuff live in front of the people,on a drum kit that is not comfortable. Longstreth is in a class of it`s own.

When it comes to extreme metal, there is no one better IMO.

@phantom213

Жыл бұрын

Fully agree.

I remember back in 2005 or so Origin and especially John Longstreths drumming was a huge inspiration for us (back then in a technical death metal band)...that dude was and is insane since decades...he's really a pioneer.

John Longstreth influenced a whole lot of metal drummers when he popularised double-strokes / heel-toe on the kicks.

@Kain_R_Heinlein

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and he is salty you when you call him out on it lol. Almost every time he has a chance to talk on a KZread video or interview he cries about it. He has a sour attitude and needs to stop caring. a couple drummers have told me about him but I'm not going to say who It's a shame because outside of that he is one of the most creative drummers and one of the fastest with heel toe so he still stands out above the rest that use it aside from Hellhammer who used heel toe before he did to an extreme degree

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@JesusLordOfLords455

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kain_R_Heinlein oh dude! heel toe takes away from the immense effort and practise that goes into playing double bass properly and not abusing triggers to make noobs think your effortlessly playing warp speed....shit needs to be called out.

@Mutterschwein

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kain_R_Heinlein Why does he cry about it though? lol he hates being called influential and being looked up to?

@nickrails

7 ай бұрын

​@@Kain_R_HeinleinNothing you said makes sense. 'Calling him out' for being an expert heel-toe player? That's like being called out for being the globes greatest lover. Wtf?

I just saw this I’m from Louisiana. We love our community coffee. And yes this dude is a monster on the drums 😮

When they show his double bass double stroke technique it looks like he just stomps on the peddle and it goes crazy haha. Looks so sloppy and sounds so good

@robertegnacheski

2 жыл бұрын

basically an illusion, fantastic hummingbird style. amazing!

Thanks for getting to this one for me! Great reaction and video! Keep it up man, much love!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

I'm surprised you haven't checked out Lord Marco Pitruzelli. His work with Braindrill is probably his best known stuff. Hes definitely on Longstreths level and wavelength. Hes a beast.

@kaynesantor8136

3 жыл бұрын

Its actually "PITRUZELLA". My bad.

@spider7venstring

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya Kayne! I've never seen Lord Marco before. But he has been requested a lot. I am focused on getting the patreon selections done at the moment, But I'm sure I'll get to him!

@tomaszziembicki

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/mIqXzqyPl9iadLQ.html

@Kain_R_Heinlein

3 жыл бұрын

Brain drill is absolute garbage though and even he acknowledges it. Haha he has played in a million bands to be honest. The blindfolded video without triggers linked above in the comments or anything else by Hunhau Mital, rings of saturn, etc would be a better watch! ;)

The craziest part is ....go listen to the first Origin album. The dude was already jaw dropping 20 years ago and he's only improved since.

Meinl just uploaded a new video of John recently. You should do a video on it and break it down. It’s the craziest thing I’ve ever seen

Love your videos, keep it up dude. 👏

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jose!

Woaahhhh,finnaly😍😍😘 John longstreth😙😙💞 I hope this year your subscribers have increased a lot😍

4:44 those cymbals represent his brutal approach to metal and reflects perfectly his technique. According to my ears.

This is why I love drumming (am a hobby drummer, I only play for myself and for my enjoyment). You not only create music, but have to actually hit/beat the drums, which is not only physically exhausting (so that you can calm down/get tired enough not to have energy to be angry anymore), but you actually get to HIT stuff without BREAKING it! 10/10 stress control for me, would recommend to anyone. Oh, yeah, and you get to create cool music during all this as well!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree!

@Luemm3l

3 жыл бұрын

well... about that breaking stuff... a few cymbals and a LOT of drum sticks would like to have a word with you lol...

Why do I like Andrew so much? He cracks me up. Those old man cut aways are brilliant! I’d love to have a coffee and play some drums with him. Legit genuinely good dude. Thanks for all this man. I’ve learned a lot from you personally about drums. Thanks Andrew. 🤘🏼

So good!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Chris!

I found some gold in my storage unit John playing with Dying Fetus really good footage will upload soon 2004 I believe stay tune .

@AndrewRooneyDrums

Ай бұрын

Nice!

so relaxed...a power house...so much control ,so much speed with definition.

John incorporates so many different tempos and variety its a very fun style to listen to and watch

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@teepressifer

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums I saw John perform live and even though Origin was an opening act everyone there came to see John drum. Even his warm up and sound check was awesome

A ridiculously talented player. And, dare I say, groove and pocket as well at these tempos?

One thing I've noticed about John's performance of All Things Dead is I can not play a single part of this song. Most extreme metal songs I can find a part or two that I can hack my way through but not here. He really is top tier and kinda otherworldly with this stuff.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 жыл бұрын

So good Chris!

The double 18" mega bell rides are just WILD

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's nuts!

The stable upper body is a result of the gravitational field generated by his feet.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA!

2:10 aside from quality drumtalk, this is why I keep coming back 😂😂😂your reactions are the best. Absolutely love the addition of the Roy Scheider/Jaws moment to your "old man" sequence! 7:58 and a few others how bout the man's simultaneous hi hat foot chokes over the dbl kick hertas? Longstreth has the interesting setup too, hi hat to the right of his slave pedal so its above his snare w no hand crossover. P.s. Longstreth is absolutely crazy and dangerous. Most of us blastaholics would be institutionalized if we weren't drummers. 😁

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! hehe

John is a beast man one of my favorite drummers.

Brutal sophistication .....

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Nice way to describe it!

I must say the choice in coffee is yippy kai yay $&! This guy is Neo stopping each bullet and shooting them back at the bad guys. Hard to comprehend

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Rob! I'm seriously digging this coffee! And the drumming is KILLER

Id say you look more like Phil Collins more then Bruce Willis

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Haha Max! 😂👌

@MarshTheDarsh

3 жыл бұрын

Just imagining In The Air Tonight sung in a NZ accent now 😂

John was ridiculous when i saw Origin and Cryptopsy like 20 years ago, and he’s only gotten better 🤯

Yes! Yes yes yes! John is such a beast!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing Noah!

John has one of the most imperceptible heal-toe double techniques going around.

You win. Sad man meme got me. I subscribed.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Devan! 🥁💯

Lol dangerous...props to you for growing brother

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

That sounded ridiculous when I edited it. But hopefully you know what I mean re Metal drummers/fans getting stigmatized

On his T-shirt he has the guy who made me start playing drums. I have a couple just like it but they have been worn to the point they are coming apart in the seams.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I didn't notice that!

Love to see you react to Kevin Paradis from Benighted

@AndrewRooneyDrums

2 ай бұрын

Sounds good

Lol Andrew, there’s not enough coffee to keep up with this guy.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

😂👌

I'd love to see the SlowMoGuys do a video with a drummer like this, especially the super fast double strokes on the feet

I saw him warming up on the cap of a water bottle once it was insanity

Ouuuuuuh. That gravity blast at the end😵

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

HAHA! Yup!

Beast! 💪

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed Fergal!

Aric Improta also plays the 20`` Classic Dark Crash. It´s not the sound I am aiming for, but for this kind of music they are very balanced and well rounded out. Buddy of mine, which plays this things is very happy with the sound and most importantly for these guys the durability.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Aric was my latest vid!

So much technique going on in Longstreth, I'm surprised, as a drum teacher, no more analysis. Double strokes on the bass drum. One-handed cymbal choke. Open handed. Single foot blast. Unison blast. His fills. Ride accents when blasting. Etc.

Fuck yeah man, keep up the good work!!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@hitchcockdubez2785

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Anytime!! These fellers got gnarly chops on em!

Custom darks are awesome. I even play jazz and swing with them. Its sounds strange but treat them like your playing brushes and you can do everything with them truly magical penetrating "shareable" sound

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@danielbriese4932

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums check this out,66 Sam'sfrom decrepit birth kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKmJqsydgtvbds4.html Love your work by the way

I love the "eq'ed" sound of these cymbals which is why I have nothing but on my current kit. Looking to get 7 more of various sizes and purposes. Everyone that has heard them likes them as well.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear they are working for you Danny!

The Classic Custom Dark Cymbals are pretty much perfect in a Live Heavy (or any other) Metal environment due to their sharpness. Also they are easy to control with reasonable decay. In the Studio setting I would much rather use Byzance (at least for the crashes that is) because of their complexity.

@TupDigital

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! I have 2 of each dark and byzance atm...also, its a plus that the darks are such an affordable line

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent info David. Studio much more controlled. Can get a bit more tasty

Toca absurdamente com uma tranquilidade...

Hell yeah! Good choice!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Michael!

@michaellambert8306

9 ай бұрын

​@@AndrewRooneyDrumsMeinl put out a few more Longstreth demos in the last three months or so. You should check them out.

I own a set of Classics Custom Dark and I love them, the only downside I see, is that they are a little louder than I would like to, but very good cymbals for the price, very versatile too. I usually play Rock, Rock/Pop, and a couple other things.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

11 ай бұрын

They should be perfect for ya!

Good opening brehv

One thing I've always been interested in seeing is some kind of brain/neuromuscular monitoring of an extreme metal musician while playing stuff like this. It would be equally interesting with both drummers and guitarist. Aside from it being simply interesting to see what goes on when they perform stuff like this, it could maybe help with research into prevention and management of focal dystonia.

Hail Space!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Yup!

Raymond Herrera - Fear Factory ( 1989 - 2008 ) *start-stop techniques* Tim Yeung - Divine Heresy ( 2007 - 2009 ) - Amazing start-stop and power.

plays likes workin in the office

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

HAHA!

Hi! I am new to the channel and I really like your reaction videos. As a lifelong Genesis, and concerning drums Phil Collins fan, I would like to see a reaction to Phil Collins video. There are tons of material, two-drum solos, two drums plus a percussionist, drumming with the barstool, etc. Thank you and keep it up!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good Salvador!

Just to you guys know, coffee is the secret of John

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! 🥁☕️💯👌

The machine killing it again, origin, top fuel Drumming, it sure is a nice blue sparkle blue and Olive badge Ludwig sitting on that table next to that coffee that was the color of my first probeat set but the badges were more of the pointy first generation than the rounded second generation but I've seen some nice earlier ones that you had on the table when your collection

Alright you got a sub I love your stuff

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks!!

@AetigmaFacade

3 жыл бұрын

Your a stellar dude. And I like how you break stuff down. Even un-metal related. I use up on jazz drums, Gene Krupa and the great, Buddy Rich. I respect ypur content

@Andrew Rooney Drums Got ya self a Ludwig Acrolite Metallic snare mate, very nice indeeeeeed!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Ludwig Acryllic! It's great

Have you checked out Max Sansalone aka 'dimsunk' yet? not metal, very chill and funky. totally amazing. He get my vote for an upcoming video!

You definitely have to watch Meinl cymbals GEM, Crazy Tweaks. Features Matt Garstka. All 3 musicians are amazing!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great Jason!

John is the best fuckin drummer in the world no doubt about that

Did you notice the "1 handed Roll"? Seen heard him play in the earlier days? I've played along side him (on Bass) from the start. He's ALWAYS been very strict on his technique, and his internal metronome is mind blowing. Love the man like a Brother to this day. I'll give a link to a show we did when the band went on it's first tour. He just DOES NOT STOP. CHEERS! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKd819uJp7qff9Y.html

i have a few of these cymbals. theyre great. gonna be getting more soon and replacing my sabians.. another song in this set you should react to is "into the storm of steel".

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Meinl just posted an excellent new vid with him.

I saw that video a few weeks ago and thought, that you should react to that. 😅

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@mcmlxxxviimcmxcvi8641

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Of course, I always do 🤓

it sounds like a drum machine having a seizure while being tazed xD

Just found out channel favourite Alex Rudinger, just did an amazing cover of Nil by Mouth by Haken, fantastic song and now I've got a whole new appreciation for it.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Alex is insane Michael. Blew me away!

You should do a review of some Flo Mounier

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 ай бұрын

Oh good call

I think the cybal set would also work for jazz/funk/fusion, and I was thinking of getting them for that.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

That'd be interesting Jeff!

Hey man you should check out vildhjarta - den heliga anden drum playthrough. Insane grooves. The title of the video even says "but with real drums". Maybe it's midi in the record but he plays it flawlessly live

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Daniel!

Man I was gonna suggest this one got beat to it. Longstreth is a fuckin beast!!! Drums in several bands. This his main band Origin🤟🍻

When I look at this video I feel like me and John could be twins facial wise

Classics custom dark is great cymbals for every kind of music!!! They has clarity, crispness, loud is amazing sounding chinas here maybe is 20" for sure..ah he says 18" ? ok is nice anyway !! I love them and is at the middle budget not too expensive than others without so many wide characteristics!!

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Stamatis!

I've just bought an 18" meinl classics extreme metal big bell ride. And boy is it loud.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Oh right on!

@lungfulldrummer8921

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums on the other side of things it's dynamic to. With such a big bell you can hit with the tip of the stick as easy as the side, and not have to be to accurate. Only obvious negative for me is it's an extra 5lbs in the cymbal bag hehe.

I love them, most of my current setup consists of the Meinl Dark Customs. I just want that mega bell ride that's custom for him.

@kaiowens1616

3 жыл бұрын

They released it as a product in their lineup this year that you can purchase

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Mark!

Finally

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Klaus! 🥁🤜💯

Those rides have a really neat and weird sound at the same time. Sabian does something similar to those Meinl ones, Aquiles Priester uses them. Check him out! I'm sure you already know him, he is Angra's ex-drummer and a beast behind the drum kit.

@AndrewRooneyDrums

3 жыл бұрын

He’s been requested a lot Nahuel! But not on patreon list just yet

@nahuelleiva8460

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Nice! I hope you have a Patreon request soon! Thanks for the reply :) I hope you are doing very well.