That and I love seeing Kevin produce all this insane and diverse session content for a lot of bands. he's honestly the best of all the auditions as we should expect but he also lives in France. Gregg just seems like the best fit. He's improved since the first audition upload imo. thats impressive and encouraging.
Spencer has to be stoked that he has inspired so many amazing drummers to want to take up his mantle. You're a phenomenal artist, regardless of the outcome here.
While Kevin Paradis posted some wildly impressive playthroughs as well, I'm still 100% team Greg! This was so strong once again. You're an absolute master of your craft.
Greg is insane. I’ve seen him in Plaguebringer and Art of Attrition multiple times, where he plays at least 2 full sets in a single night. Absolutely demonic skill; easily one of the best musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure of witnessing.
Man I love how your own style comes through even though you’re playing someone else’s song. It really sounds great. You’re one of only a few auditions I’ve seen that feels like a peer to them. I’m rooting for you.
your name was the first that came to mind for me when i saw the auditions open. diabolos is a top 5 album for me and i think you're stylistically a great fit. what might separate you from the crowd a bit more is showing you've written archspire-esque drums yourself, maybe a playthrough of the malthusian catastrophe would be cool? great work as always
I really do appreciate that! I have a crazy work ethic and I am 150% ready for the next step in my career! I will be doing some AOA play throughs in November! I want to be apart of this band and I know I would be a great fit. Thanks for listening to my other stuff!
Archspire is one of my favorites bands... I was 100% convinced Kevin Paradis was the obvious choice but after watching your videos, you're a solid contender too. Maybe Kevin would be too busy with Benighted already, he lives in France. It would be more simple to take you. To be able to play it is amazing.. but for the next album we need someone who understands Spencer's style of playing and be able to kinda replicate it , like you almost have to think like him and i bet you can do that!
They don’t need to replicate Spencer’s style on the next album. Spencer is out. Good to be able to replicate it for playing the old stuff but the new stuff should have the new drummers style, while still going in the direction the whole band wants to go with it.
Oh man this is extremely solid. I hope it gets featured in part 2 of the band watching auditions. I don’t know if requests are allowed but The Mimic Well is like my favorite song ever. And no one has touched it to the best of my knowledge. Either way you are the man Brother. I wish you the best of luck 🫀
Yessss I was hoping someone would use Abandon The Linear as their audition song! Maybe not their most difficult track or whatever, but that double bass is just so godly
I’ve been listening to every Archspire audition, love the band. Kevin was my guy for a bit…but you have surpassed him. The heaviness with which you hit each drum and cymbal, the kicks, the attention to inflection, even your aesthetic. You have to get this job, man. Well done. Can’t even believe what I’m seeing when I watch these videos. Gud. Shit. Can’t wait to see you with them live.
As if I wasn't convinced before! This is my favourite song from the new album and you practically nailed the feeling, espcecially during Dean's tapping-section, absolutely love it. It has to be you.
Dude, if you can keep this shit up for an hour of live set, you should definitely get a chance. I’ve seen many audition videos now, many. Great, and those tiny little fuckups for authenticity. Growing up listening to the first blasters out there this has evolved so far, it blows my mind. Absolutely insane technique, absolute respect!!
Gravity blasts are sounding insane. Nice work on this one. Unless there's some secret behind the scenes auditions happening, it's gotta be you or Kevin Paradis. You're both putting in the work and your videos are legit.
Thanks man! I really don't think there is any behind the scenes! I really am hoping for an audition call! I would love to do an in person front to back thing with them! Thanks for watching man. I put a lot of work into this with the resources that are at my disposal!
@@GregASmithh they should send you guys an unreleased song with no drums, just a tempo map, and see what you come up with. You've already proven you can play the existing material. Good luck!
@@bigmetaldave i honestly think they might, as they conveniently have an album on the way, and as it would give them a better idea as to how each drummer would fit into their style as per their usual composition style and methodology. Might also be a thing that'll pop up during the in-person auditions though, idk.
Excellent work again. I hope you get the gig. Only thing that doesn’t really do it for me for some reason is the sound of the kick drums, but that’s just one man’s opinion and doesn’t take away from your obvious skill and hard work.
Thanks a lot! Ya with the limited resources my good friend Greg did the best with what was available! it is annoying but it gets the point across! lol Thanks for watching!
@@GregASmithhmakes sense. It’s amazing how quickly you and the other contenders have been able to put these auditions together. Definitely an achievement to be proud of for you and your friend.
It's great! Loved it! I think you should put in the description your experiences with touring, how long have you been playing, what are your past bands etc. like Kevin, to make sure you get the gig. I'm rooting for both Kevin and you!
@@GregASmithh you are getting such massive gains even from auditioning. But you got this buddy. Every performance crushes , and you are a great dude so being stuffed in a van with you wouldn’t be that bad 😂
I can see you actually being the perfect fit. If not you then Cole Summerhays or Kevin Pradis. It's clear you have been practicing some technique since the first audition video, this one sounds super clean. impressive yet subtle improvement in just a few weeks.
With every cover video I’ve seen, your gravity blast hand gets cleaner and cleaner. Dude, Archspire better scoop you up…like I’m really pulling for you my guy.
Oh hell, I love your snare sound here so natural. And, just by sound alone, this is all just naturally miced, no triggers, no samples, isnt it? Is it just me, or are you dealing with dynamics and gravity roll volume by playing as close to the mic as possible without risking hitting it?
This is definitely natural! Mic'd top and bottom, no triggers, and no samples! The velocity is turned up on the snare because of the nature of gravity blast. I do hit close to the mic but it's because I like the feeling of the rebound in that particular area!
Man, Who the fuck are you, this is unreal. Totally agree with @BurnTheNuance, you or Kevin. Being a french guy myself I'd root for Kevin, but goddamn you do embody perfectly the soul of Archspire in your playing.
At this point, it's either you or Kevin (in my opinion, obviously). Unreal players.
Kevin is truly a magician! Either way, Archspire is getting what they need! Thanks for watching!
I agree. But Greg is much closer to Archspire than Kevin. That might be the deciding factor.
100@% down to those two. I wholeheartedly agree.
@@AlexTechNicol Kevin is amazing but this guy seems to fit their vibe more.
Cole summerhays is also up there imo
As much as I love Kevin, he's already a fantastic fit for Benighted, and I want to see someone new join a legendary band. You've got my vote man.
That and I love seeing Kevin produce all this insane and diverse session content for a lot of bands. he's honestly the best of all the auditions as we should expect but he also lives in France. Gregg just seems like the best fit. He's improved since the first audition upload imo. thats impressive and encouraging.
Insane
Spencer has to be stoked that he has inspired so many amazing drummers to want to take up his mantle. You're a phenomenal artist, regardless of the outcome here.
It’s insane that people this good at drums just exist out here in the world with only a thousand subscribers
While Kevin Paradis posted some wildly impressive playthroughs as well, I'm still 100% team Greg!
This was so strong once again. You're an absolute master of your craft.
Kevin is such an amazing player and is so buttery smooth! I will continue to my strengths while he plays to his! Thanks for watching!
very sick - I think ATL might be archsipre's hardest drum song, or at least one of the most underrated ones difficulty wise. great job!
世の中には神がかったドラマーがこんなにいるなんて、見ているだけで幸せです
Thanks for watching!
So many amazing drummers have come out thanks to this audition!
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
hoping you land the gig! been watching the auditions and you feel like the best fit for the band.
@@kermaani thanks a lot!!
@@GregASmithh keep up the good work!
Archspire really need to consider Greg. His drumming is amazing, this is top 2 audition tapes I have seen. Plus, he's Canadian.
Greg is insane. I’ve seen him in Plaguebringer and Art of Attrition multiple times, where he plays at least 2 full sets in a single night. Absolutely demonic skill; easily one of the best musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure of witnessing.
Two sets the same night!?
Thats wild!
Hell yeah my favourite song from them
It is such a fun song! I love the double kick parts !
Man I love how your own style comes through even though you’re playing someone else’s song. It really sounds great. You’re one of only a few auditions I’ve seen that feels like a peer to them. I’m rooting for you.
I'll say it on every video. You're the ONE
it would be awesome to see you as the Archspire drummer
They're nuts if they pass you over. You're a perfect fit.
Agreed!
Holy fuckin shit, this is the most impressive one so far... talent aside, the consistency is insane!
pushing the limits of what you can physically do on a drum kit. i love it!!
your name was the first that came to mind for me when i saw the auditions open. diabolos is a top 5 album for me and i think you're stylistically a great fit. what might separate you from the crowd a bit more is showing you've written archspire-esque drums yourself, maybe a playthrough of the malthusian catastrophe would be cool? great work as always
I really do appreciate that! I have a crazy work ethic and I am 150% ready for the next step in my career! I will be doing some AOA play throughs in November! I want to be apart of this band and I know I would be a great fit. Thanks for listening to my other stuff!
Archspire is one of my favorites bands... I was 100% convinced Kevin Paradis was the obvious choice but after watching your videos, you're a solid contender too. Maybe Kevin would be too busy with Benighted already, he lives in France. It would be more simple to take you. To be able to play it is amazing.. but for the next album we need someone who understands Spencer's style of playing and be able to kinda replicate it , like you almost have to think like him and i bet you can do that!
They don’t need to replicate Spencer’s style on the next album. Spencer is out.
Good to be able to replicate it for playing the old stuff but the new stuff should have the new drummers style, while still going in the direction the whole band wants to go with it.
Goddamn! Maniakk! This is amazing. Unfukkingreal!
Oh man this is extremely solid. I hope it gets featured in part 2 of the band watching auditions. I don’t know if requests are allowed but The Mimic Well is like my favorite song ever. And no one has touched it to the best of my knowledge. Either way you are the man Brother. I wish you the best of luck 🫀
Im team Greg, mucho passion!
Abandon the Linear is my favorite and you, once again, nailed It. I vote for you!
Yessss I was hoping someone would use Abandon The Linear as their audition song!
Maybe not their most difficult track or whatever, but that double bass is just so godly
This song is a lot of fun! Check out my other ones as well!
Been waiting for an ATL cover, you crushed it! Hope you get the gig!
I’ve been listening to every Archspire audition, love the band. Kevin was my guy for a bit…but you have surpassed him. The heaviness with which you hit each drum and cymbal, the kicks, the attention to inflection, even your aesthetic. You have to get this job, man. Well done. Can’t even believe what I’m seeing when I watch these videos. Gud. Shit. Can’t wait to see you with them live.
Thanks so much! Kevin is amazing man and it's really an honour to be even ion the same audition process as him!
Absolutely insane playthrough. The attention to cymbal work puts your auditions at #1 position for me.
Fingers crossed you get the position!!
Yes! It's refreshing that you're varying what you play in a sea of AUM videos.
@@eamonahern7495 I also play A.U.M as well! It’s the best one and most accurate
@@GregASmithh I know. It's just that when everyone is doing it, it's nice to see something else.
As if I wasn't convinced before! This is my favourite song from the new album and you practically nailed the feeling, espcecially during Dean's tapping-section, absolutely love it. It has to be you.
Dude, if you can keep this shit up for an hour of live set, you should definitely get a chance. I’ve seen many audition videos now, many. Great, and those tiny little fuckups for authenticity. Growing up listening to the first blasters out there this has evolved so far, it blows my mind. Absolutely insane technique, absolute respect!!
@@Eyeofdajjal thanks so much! I have no issue keeping this up! I was honestly made for this gig!
@@GregASmithh fantastic. Looking forward to seeing and hearing more. Fingers crossed for Archspire!
Damn dude. And another one! Rooting for ya!
this is my fav so far!
MAN ! i closed my room light to listen to this. THANKS!
Gravity blasts are sounding insane. Nice work on this one. Unless there's some secret behind the scenes auditions happening, it's gotta be you or Kevin Paradis. You're both putting in the work and your videos are legit.
Thanks man! I really don't think there is any behind the scenes! I really am hoping for an audition call! I would love to do an in person front to back thing with them! Thanks for watching man. I put a lot of work into this with the resources that are at my disposal!
@@GregASmithh they should send you guys an unreleased song with no drums, just a tempo map, and see what you come up with. You've already proven you can play the existing material. Good luck!
@@bigmetaldave i honestly think they might, as they conveniently have an album on the way, and as it would give them a better idea as to how each drummer would fit into their style as per their usual composition style and methodology.
Might also be a thing that'll pop up during the in-person auditions though, idk.
GREG! GREG! GREG! GREG! GREG! GREG!
Rooting for you man!
Thank you!
Just awesome fella. All the luck in the world. 🤘🏼
MASSSIVE. Unreal job dude. Honest performance too. Love to hear the humanity in it; makes it that much more intense. You'd definitely be a good fit.
@@RX120D thanks so much!!! I love this stuff
Got my vote. I love diablos and that inferi cover you did is one of my favorites by them. A betrayal unfortold I believe it was.
SO DANK!!! YOU'RE THE ONE, NO DOUBT!
NO CAP! Thanks for watching!
Hope you get the call man, would love to see a Calgary boy representing the best tech death canada has to offer.
Would love to see you as the next archspire drummer. Fantastic technique!
Good job dude! I think Kevin is gonna get the first phone call…you'll definitely be a close second!
Thanks! You really never know who's going to get the first phone call!
JESUS!
You said it main!
You’re a fuckin beast dude! Best of luck! 🤘🏻
Thank you!
God speed dude
Regardless of if you get the gig or not.. I love your style and I'm glad I found you
You are the guy imo
Phenomenal! It looks like it might come to down beard or no-beard, and I think we all know how that usually goes. ;)
so insane how everyone can heel toe like a god now.
Yup! It's a very useful tool!
this is incredible.
Thanks for watching!
Respect for Spencer prewett
Nice dude
Stay tech
Stay Tech! Thanks for watching!
Yes!!! So sick
I asked you to cover this and you delivered 🙏
Let’s gooo!! 👌 sounds sick man
Thanks man!
AND WE FOUND OUR WINNER!!!! 🥳🎉🔥💀🤘
Excellent work again. I hope you get the gig.
Only thing that doesn’t really do it for me for some reason is the sound of the kick drums, but that’s just one man’s opinion and doesn’t take away from your obvious skill and hard work.
Thanks a lot! Ya with the limited resources my good friend Greg did the best with what was available! it is annoying but it gets the point across! lol Thanks for watching!
@@GregASmithhmakes sense.
It’s amazing how quickly you and the other contenders have been able to put these auditions together.
Definitely an achievement to be proud of for you and your friend.
Great playing! Sidenote, the floortom with lights gives a nice visual contrast 😎
It's great! Loved it! I think you should put in the description your experiences with touring, how long have you been playing, what are your past bands etc. like Kevin, to make sure you get the gig. I'm rooting for both Kevin and you!
Thanks for watching! I can give that info when it's necessary!
Sick, excellent technique, very tight
Thanks for watching! I appreciate that!
I reckon you got this brother
Thanks!
ooooooo that was clean!
Thanks so much!
You're the guy for the gig as far as I'm concerned
Appreciate that!
Nailed it. You should absolutely get the job.
I really am hoping! Thanks for watching!
Another Insanely difficult addition to compete against.
Solidifying top 3 imo.
And matching spencers set up is a definite bonus
Thanks for watching!
longest gravity blasts ever holy shit!!!
That's the only way! No need to switch hands!
Embrace eternal rot, all rational thought exterminated.
Except the thought of you being the new Archspire drummer.
Hell yeah, that's a good thought.
you've got my vote!
Thanks for watching!
Best one so far! 🤯 my favourite part is the huge sigh of relief when you finally finish the take 😂
Hahha ya! So I played A.U.M like 12 times and then this song about ten times!
@@GregASmithh you are getting such massive gains even from auditioning. But you got this buddy. Every performance crushes , and you are a great dude so being stuffed in a van with you wouldn’t be that bad 😂
Extremely good feel. Good luck. Would enjoy you as the drummer.
Thanks for this! I love playing Archspire songs!
banger🔥
Siiiiiick as fuuuuck!
I can see you actually being the perfect fit. If not you then Cole Summerhays or Kevin Pradis. It's clear you have been practicing some technique since the first audition video, this one sounds super clean. impressive yet subtle improvement in just a few weeks.
Ok this guy wins 👆🏻
Drain of incarnation next!
OOOOO! Maybe!
Thanks for watching!
With every cover video I’ve seen, your gravity blast hand gets cleaner and cleaner. Dude, Archspire better scoop you up…like I’m really pulling for you my guy.
Weigh yourself lately? Lots of workouts lately. lol. Nah man, this is fantastic too. Great drumming.
I don't really know what you mean by that but thanks for watching.
@@GregASmithh you’re working your a** off playing these and you’re probably dropping weight from all the drum workouts learning this material.
@@faceforradio78 Hahah that is very true!
By the way dude, you Should be thier new Drummer 🤘 Your drumming is 👌
I’m voting for Summerhays 2024 but you would be a very strong pick
Cole is a great drummer! He works hard and is definitely capable!
Surely this guy is the one!?!?
I am hoping! Thanks for watching!
Not only he plays like him but he also went beyond to look like Spencer (or close enough) job deserved in my opinion
FK man ! 🤘
Thanks for watching!
Playthrough eh? So it's final.. 🍻🍻🍻
Fucking wow. Archspire sign him up ffs!!
Oh hell, I love your snare sound here so natural. And, just by sound alone, this is all just naturally miced, no triggers, no samples, isnt it? Is it just me, or are you dealing with dynamics and gravity roll volume by playing as close to the mic as possible without risking hitting it?
This is definitely natural! Mic'd top and bottom, no triggers, and no samples! The velocity is turned up on the snare because of the nature of gravity blast. I do hit close to the mic but it's because I like the feeling of the rebound in that particular area!
@@GregASmithh Thank you for such a detailed explanation?
@@Blackerer No worries!
Did the guys form Archspire contact you? Being Canadian and physically close to is a big plus.
At this time I have not been contacted yet! I really am hoping though!
I mean, he's already wearing the right shirt
hey man do u use footblasters or what triggers?
Axis ekits!
@@GregASmithh ahh Allrighty thanks🤘
Man, Who the fuck are you, this is unreal. Totally agree with @BurnTheNuance, you or Kevin. Being a french guy myself I'd root for Kevin, but goddamn you do embody perfectly the soul of Archspire in your playing.
Hahha! Thanks a lot! I do try to embody what Archspire is all about! I think I would make a great addition!
Fail 3:33 😅
If they won't pick you I'll be disappointed immeasurably
I mean they will get someone really good!
Damn my guy!!!! Its you or Kevin. If neither of you take it let it be Ken Bedene or Dave McGraw..
Thanks man! I will definitely be taking it if its offered.
@@GregASmithh hope you get the gig man!! Shit is tight like a tiger
@@Everythingwentblack69 Much Appreciated!
If it's not you it's because they're not tech enought ^^
Are you machine?
Stay tech
Why yes I am! Stay tech!
The whole " i am a great fit for them" isnt really jiving with me but best of luck
BONER TIME