@66Samus : Do check out Wildy Souza 🔥 That Brazilian dude just blew my socks off. He's like... Eloy Casagrande of extreme metal drumming 😶 Played Doppelgänger by Archspire.
Unfortuantely it isnt, being able to play their songs is one thing. Being a great fit to all the other bandmates, the crew that they have, (and the fans) and being able to tour together for weeks and not smash each others skulls is easily the hardest part in choosing the right person for the job. You just dont want to go through the whole process just to figure out the playing is their but the match isn’t it so right after putting all the money down for all the promotion of “the new player”, all the time invested, you need to dismiss and do it all over again. Very underestimated. Can he play? YES 🤟🏼
@@Jaap-Relou Plus it is Kevin Paradis full time job as i understood. So i don't know if the band is hiring, or just use the search for a new drummer as an opportunity to have free exposition and find a free drummer. But if the band hire and pay a drummer, Kevin is a legitimate and logical choice
@@Jaap-Relouthen i would even more go for an established figure used to touring and being a professional. So i dont really get the point you are trying to make
No jump cuts, the only trigger is on the kick, and it is patently obvious that it's not edited because that's what a snare actually sounds like when you hit it like that.
@@Lupine. I think he just wanted to show off some doubles as Kevin definitely doesn't need them for a 200 BPM song. God, he doesn't even need them for a 280 BPM one actually lmao
@@kevinparadisdrummerthat is an insane detail i didnt even notice, even on my 4th watch! Just based on that kinda attention to the fine things archspire should hire you, honestly.
Instant front runner. The only other person I heard recommended who is even close is Lord Marco but as far as I've seen he's only done a really quick audition on a livestream.
@@Jeffmetal42 Oh I know exactly what you mean. I remember a Rings of Saturn video that definitely made me raise an eyebrow. I really hope Kevin gets it.
@@Nefville yup, that's the main one I question. Def hoping Kev gets the gig, probably helps too that they've toured w him so they have an idea of how he is as a person
The clear choice. There was never any doubt. Agreed, the professionalism and approachability that radiate from Archspire's members is very forthcoming.
Bro, if you don't have a chance, no one does. You are the PERFECT fit. Don't limit yourself. Embrace how excellent you are and let it show. Can't wait to see you on the next Archspire tour/album.
It's been really cool seeing all these amazing players come out of no where with these covers/audition videos. But Kevin is the man for the job plain and simple. I've been waiting for him to upload his video and it did not disappoint. Simply badass 🤘🤘
I don't know if this is the hardest ? To me it was the nearest of what I have done in Benighted "Nothing Left To Fear", so I thought it was the best one to begin with.
@@craigstrickland1572Its gotta be Lucid Collective Somnambulation. A.U.M. is fast but its quick, LCS is a marathon of divine cymbal work its so hard ;_;
Easily the best audition vid I've seen so far. Super clean, excellent technique. And you've got the experience and touring chops to prove you're not just a studio guy. 100% the best choice the band could make.
As some one who tries to play drums(I'm no where the skill as these drummers) and watching a lot of the archspire auditions on here and there as been some great ones. This is my favorite. Kevin is a beast and the vibe I got makes me want him to be in archspire. Oli, Jared, Tobi, Dean...Kevin is your man #archspire #staytech
OMG I cannot believe you're throwing your hat in the ring. That is awesome!!! I haven't seen everyone who has but at least the ones I've seen, you are by far the most accomplished and capable of playing this stuff live day in and day out. Your resume speaks for itself. Good luck, I really hope its you!
Hey an audition for Archspire where the hits on the video match the audio! That was clean, and as a drummer myself I can appreciate the time you had to put in to nail this.
I just saw you live the other night with Benighted dude, and then you go ahead and post this?!? HOLY SHIT. Without a doubt you are a number one contender for the job.
Fuck YES, Kevin!! This is amazing
Make a video checking out all the different auditions!
@66Samus : Do check out Wildy Souza 🔥 That Brazilian dude just blew my socks off. He's like... Eloy Casagrande of extreme metal drumming 😶 Played Doppelgänger by Archspire.
Make a cover of this cover using adult toys instead of sticks
Ohhhh yurrrrrr!
sEx
Easiest decision a band could make!
indeed, one of the best most consistent extreme drummers around for the most extreme band around, such hard choices!
Unfortuantely it isnt, being able to play their songs is one thing. Being a great fit to all the other bandmates, the crew that they have, (and the fans) and being able to tour together for weeks and not smash each others skulls is easily the hardest part in choosing the right person for the job. You just dont want to go through the whole process just to figure out the playing is their but the match isn’t it so right after putting all the money down for all the promotion of “the new player”, all the time invested, you need to dismiss and do it all over again. Very underestimated. Can he play? YES 🤟🏼
@@Jaap-Relou Plus it is Kevin Paradis full time job as i understood. So i don't know if the band is hiring, or just use the search for a new drummer as an opportunity to have free exposition and find a free drummer. But if the band hire and pay a drummer, Kevin is a legitimate and logical choice
@@OtwanD...lol, what?
@@Jaap-Relouthen i would even more go for an established figure used to touring and being a professional.
So i dont really get the point you are trying to make
A COMPLETE playthrough from start to finish in ONE TAKE with no jump cuts… what a menace. Yes ladies and gentlemen, this is the man for the job.
Srsly tho 🔥
Wildy Souza has a thing to say on that one. That guy is just... phenomenal 🔥
No jump cuts, the only trigger is on the kick, and it is patently obvious that it's not edited because that's what a snare actually sounds like when you hit it like that.
Let's mention and appreciate the fact this guy dressed nice for this audition - as you would if you were going to a job interview...
Dress for the job you want not the job you have 🦾
I mean, it's sort of a job application, so I get the nice shirt.
How he always looks
Dude even got his CV prepped, he is serious
A button up isnt "dressed nice". Some people litreally just wear that.
And if youre wearing jeans, you're also not "dressed nice"
Obviously best playthrough of an Archspire song so far.
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Gravity blast on the side stick is wild
I love how he has the portfolio at the beginning is such a cool and straightforward ❤
Even Mr. Paradis couldn't resist them double strokes for this song.
I had to rewind a couple of times. Gotta be due to gravity rolls.
@@Lupine. I think he just wanted to show off some doubles as Kevin definitely doesn't need them for a 200 BPM song. God, he doesn't even need them for a 280 BPM one actually lmao
Well you can't control your hi-hat pedals to make open/close accent if you play single stroke, you need heel up double strokes
@@kevinparadisdrummerthat is an insane detail i didnt even notice, even on my 4th watch! Just based on that kinda attention to the fine things archspire should hire you, honestly.
Here it is boys ... Kevin's thrown his hat in the ring ... Time will only tell now ... 🙌
The freshest kicks on the tightest kicks
You're the dude for the job. No doubt! Pretty much the only person I thought of when the news broke they were looking for a drummer.
Instant front runner. The only other person I heard recommended who is even close is Lord Marco but as far as I've seen he's only done a really quick audition on a livestream.
@@Nefville Marco is a good drummer but I question certain videos he's put out. I'm just going to leave it at that.
@@Jeffmetal42 Oh I know exactly what you mean. I remember a Rings of Saturn video that definitely made me raise an eyebrow. I really hope Kevin gets it.
@@Nefville yup, that's the main one I question. Def hoping Kev gets the gig, probably helps too that they've toured w him so they have an idea of how he is as a person
@@Jeffmetal42 Haha funny you mention this the day Mike Caputo uploads an interesting video on the subject.
100% the best cover yet. Everyone else just looks.... So much more in pain than you did.
This is the most relaxed and effortless performance of Archspire song I've ever seen:
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First drummer that came to my mind when the news broke!
When I was thinking of who could replace Spencer, you were the first name that crossed my mind.
Knew this was coming.
Still blown away.
Great job!
The look, the feel, the chops, and making it look effortless! This has to be the best all-around audition I have seen. I have watched them all Abby!
only one word. MINDBLOWING.
The clear choice. There was never any doubt. Agreed, the professionalism and approachability that radiate from Archspire's members is very forthcoming.
That's it. No point in waiting for other videos. The man just posted. No one can better do the job than Kevin. Congrats on your new job 😊
He IS the MACHINE!!! Definitely not human!
Who knew the IT guy from your office could blast like that!
By far the most natural looking audition. You get my vote sir.
Awesome. Love how it’s clearly human. Doesn’t sound sped up or quantized like a handful of the other videos I’ve seen.
best possible choice, professionnaly and humanly!
Bro, if you don't have a chance, no one does. You are the PERFECT fit. Don't limit yourself. Embrace how excellent you are and let it show. Can't wait to see you on the next Archspire tour/album.
It's been really cool seeing all these amazing players come out of no where with these covers/audition videos. But Kevin is the man for the job plain and simple. I've been waiting for him to upload his video and it did not disappoint. Simply badass 🤘🤘
I expected nothing less than perfection and you delivered on one of their hardest songs.
Killer!!!
I don't know if this is the hardest ? To me it was the nearest of what I have done in Benighted "Nothing Left To Fear", so I thought it was the best one to begin with.
@@kevinparadisdrummer Other drummers are saying it is, I dunno...your cover was flawless.
@@craigstrickland1572It depends on your skillset
@@craigstrickland1572Its gotta be Lucid Collective Somnambulation. A.U.M. is fast but its quick, LCS is a marathon of divine cymbal work its so hard ;_;
I’ve been watching all of the auditions in awe and this is by far the cleanest.
Holy hell, man. Absolutely nailed it. Incredible.
Hitting the stick with the stick blew my mind. How haven't I seen or done that?
This is the best one yet. Easily.
a CV and everything, great job
This is the best #archspireaudition i've seen so far
Go and see Wildy Souza 🔥
Nice to see a drummer who doesn't speed up his videos and can actually play the material. Hope you get the gig.
Easily the best audition vid I've seen so far. Super clean, excellent technique. And you've got the experience and touring chops to prove you're not just a studio guy. 100% the best choice the band could make.
It's over - been really cool to see talented drummers coming out the woodwork to audition, but Kevin is the man for the job.
Kevin is such a beast on the kit. So clean and his technique is superb!
YES BROTHER! I knew this day would come I’m so happy!
OMG this is amazing to watch, thanks a lot for making this video. much love and respect Kevin.
he's gotta be in the top 3 so far. good luck dude
And there it is, folks: the next drummer of Archspire.
I kinda feel bad for the other dude with blonde hair that has done like all the songs lol
Hell yes, this is perfect. If you do get the gig it'll be well deserved. Amazing job as usual Kevin!
Go birds 😂
Go birds ! You're a beast Alex, can't wait to witness your bright future !
Kevin tu viens mettre des paillettes dans ma vie. The right man for the job.
Easily in the top 5 drum auditions I've watched so far.
Best one I have seen yet! Well done
Hire this man! His work on NeO should speak for itself. Dude is a legend.
sounded great, great fidelity too
Well Kevin, if they ain t select you this is because you are too iconic. you are a legend my man, absolutely crazy.
Based and Paradis pilled.
Brother, your technique alone makes my jaw drop! Clean, no straining or tensing up, those hands can blast my beats any day 🙌🏼
Man the stress of having to learn the whole discography would be insane!
Saw him last Sunday in Toronto with Benighted. I knew right away he was one of the few who rightfully can play for Archspire
As some one who tries to play drums(I'm no where the skill as these drummers) and watching a lot of the archspire auditions on here and there as been some great ones. This is my favorite. Kevin is a beast and the vibe I got makes me want him to be in archspire. Oli, Jared, Tobi, Dean...Kevin is your man #archspire #staytech
Bon on ne vas pas se mentir Kevin avec cette audition le groupe serait complètement à côté de la plaque de ne pas te retenir ! Bravo
there it is, least unexpected entry into the archspire audition lol. sick shit!
Yeah, Archspire needs to see this
Ladies and gentlemen your winner , by a literal country mile 😂😂
by far the best tone and most accurate drumming ive seen yet
this would be an excellent pick, archspire
OMG I cannot believe you're throwing your hat in the ring. That is awesome!!! I haven't seen everyone who has but at least the ones I've seen, you are by far the most accomplished and capable of playing this stuff live day in and day out. Your resume speaks for itself. Good luck, I really hope its you!
Thats about a 99% on Rock band, if that game had nightmare difficulty, beautifully played 😉
Give this man the job!!!! 🤘
Hey an audition for Archspire where the hits on the video match the audio! That was clean, and as a drummer myself I can appreciate the time you had to put in to nail this.
Flawless, as always!
I've said it before... this man is the best
I came here to like the video after watching it on my TV. Ended up watching it all the way through again. You are a skilled dude. I applaud you!
This is it. It must be it. Behold! The new drummer of Archspire. 🏆
TABARNAK! T'as mon vote!!!!!!!
You deserve the throne behind the kit... Please #archspire HIRE THIS GUY!!!
Oh damn. The Final Boss just entered the chat
First bloke i thought of when i heard they were auditioning. Strongest contender out there imo!
J'attendais cette vidéo depuis l'annonce de Archspire... juste magnifique
I just saw you live the other night with Benighted dude, and then you go ahead and post this?!? HOLY SHIT. Without a doubt you are a number one contender for the job.
This is easily the best audition I've seen so far!
Yeah, this application will be approved.. Crazy tight and clean!
Godlike Big Kev. Top 5 dead or alive.
Experienced, versatile, talented, hard working... There's no question Kevin would be the best possible replacement. Good luck brother!
Aster at work. Flawless!
Best audition I've seen yet. Amazing
I love how one of his weaknesses is being French lmaooo. Kevin's definitely the man jor the job
The search is over, Kevin is the guy!
Only drummer capable of replacing spencer. No cap. No fake lord marco, no bullshit. Just plain kickass drumming
Now that's what a professional looks like.
Holy shit, this might just be the best one I've seen yet! Great mix as well
Holy cow man...
Can't say more.
Santé du sud ! 🍻
These cymbals sound heavenly. Kevin, top 3 for this audition.
Best 1 so far , good Luck ,great job
Holy shit...hell yeah! Amazing performance!
I haven’t watched any other auditions, but I don’t know why they wouldn’t pick you. You’re definitely qualified!
A combination of one of my favorite songs played by one of my favorite drummers. Even if you don’t end up getting the job, this video was a treat.
Absolutely insane
Full album please
Stay tech dude
Yeah, I'm rooting for you. Amazing playthrough! You made it look easy...
daaaayyymmmnnn, thats fire! I hope you get the spot man!
On croise les doigts pour toi tu mérites à 1000% !!!
Yesss! 🔥🔥🔥
Seriously rooting for you bro!!!!! This is such aN AWESOME FUICKING COVER, FUcjk!!!
Archspire must get him on board! Awesome drummer
If nothing else its just epic to see the drum playthrough of this song. I wish all their songs had playthroughs for all the instruments
Your technique is amazing!
you win... they better pick you !
Holy shit that double bass
Definitely brings back the danger in the music! Best I have seen so far!