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  • @Archspiremetal
    @Archspiremetal  3 місяці тому +1064

    Who else should we watch? Help us pick a drummer!!! We're dumb as hell and we don't know what we're doing!!!

    • @Cyrax89721
      @Cyrax89721 3 місяці тому +93

      Definitely the guy that did A.U.M. at 444bpm.

    • @intergalacticspacecanoe4659
      @intergalacticspacecanoe4659 3 місяці тому +365

      try Kevin Paradis. Seems that the bruh knows what hes doing which could help of you if you dont :D

    • @KL_Stereo
      @KL_Stereo 3 місяці тому +53

      @@intergalacticspacecanoe4659 There's probably a reason he was not on this video

    • @RaceCarDoughnuts
      @RaceCarDoughnuts 3 місяці тому +171

      Kevin Paradis!!!

    • @intergalacticspacecanoe4659
      @intergalacticspacecanoe4659 3 місяці тому +8

      @@KL_Stereo there always is but i´m fishing a chance for him :D i like the dude.

  • @tbaudio3310
    @tbaudio3310 3 місяці тому +1623

    Not quite the Dream Theater drum audition documentary, but still pretty good considering the Canadian budget.

    • @Purkinje90
      @Purkinje90 3 місяці тому +145

      Archspire: we've chosen Mike Mangini as our next drummer

    • @martyrofgrenth2136
      @martyrofgrenth2136 3 місяці тому +40

      This is actually better than the DT drum auditions doc with the amount of jokes and stupid shit these guys are saying :P

    • @hazardeur
      @hazardeur 3 місяці тому +23

      the DT one was cringey, stupid and seemed set up from the get go. this here is so much more enjoyable to watch

    • @PhilosophicalDrummer
      @PhilosophicalDrummer 3 місяці тому +8

      The US budget seems amazing with all those people sleeping on the streets

    • @wtbmorezvifflemeyer
      @wtbmorezvifflemeyer 3 місяці тому +10

      ​@@PhilosophicalDrummerawww ...joke hurt your feelings?

  • @CiaranCorrigan86
    @CiaranCorrigan86 3 місяці тому +76

    I’ve never heard Archspire before, but i watched this and you guys are hilarious. I am totally gonna listen to you now

    • @9xqspx6
      @9xqspx6 3 місяці тому +19

      Buckle up

    • @warjeffeagle
      @warjeffeagle 3 місяці тому +7

      Well you're fucked now. Be careful. Your life will change henceforth....

    • @mattgurleymusic
      @mattgurleymusic 2 місяці тому +3

      Dude, you're never gonna love another metal band again.

    • @WaitingForMyRoboWife
      @WaitingForMyRoboWife Місяць тому

      All of their records are fake drum sample editing/triggers. 🤷‍♂️ Their excuse will be the same as every other Plastiband: "Everyone uses fake drum sound, so why can't we." Meanwhile loads of bands actually don't and actually play and record what you hear on their records.

  • @JamesKnoerl
    @JamesKnoerl 3 місяці тому +2622

    The K is not silent! I’m sorry!

    • @JamesKnoerl
      @JamesKnoerl 3 місяці тому +409

      Also just a snare weight not a trigger!

    • @BeeBeeCJr
      @BeeBeeCJr 3 місяці тому +75

      You sound great and I’m glad they showcased your work!

    • @solarwinds9363
      @solarwinds9363 3 місяці тому +60

      But is the n?

    • @ellipsis...1986
      @ellipsis...1986 3 місяці тому +73

      Pretty sure if that was actually a chocolate you'd have had the job already

    • @JamesKnoerl
      @JamesKnoerl 3 місяці тому +47

      @@solarwinds9363 also not silent.

  • @Automat1cJack
    @Automat1cJack 3 місяці тому +4

    I like your mention of wanting to see a drummer recover. That's an overlooked skill.

  •  3 місяці тому +971

    Archspire: "We're looking for a new drummer."
    Dean: "I don't know what we are looking for..."

    • @9xqspx6
      @9xqspx6 3 місяці тому +5

      Gotta a love the honesty of these dudes

    • @ShockTheMonkey35
      @ShockTheMonkey35 3 місяці тому

      Also......the biceps 💪💪💪

  • @tad5920
    @tad5920 2 місяці тому +4

    You guys are hilarious! Every metal drummer should watch this before their next audition just to keep the ego in check.

  • @ryansinnott0
    @ryansinnott0 3 місяці тому +1534

    Thanks for the feedback! The 3rd leg and the sperrys are the source of all my powers 🍆👞😱🙊

    • @ryanbovine
      @ryanbovine 3 місяці тому +17

      real 💪

    • @copache
      @copache 3 місяці тому

      hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii :-)

    • @brian-michaelmedina5472
      @brian-michaelmedina5472 3 місяці тому +16

      @@ryansinnott0 the legend himself 🙏🙏🙏

    • @Eyeofdajjal
      @Eyeofdajjal 3 місяці тому +47

      At the very least you can wear a shirt with „Archspire admire my sausage“ on. The drumming was great, on a mere sideb00b

    • @juanacuna1881
      @juanacuna1881 3 місяці тому +14

      For some reason, this is the closest to a live action of Beavis and Butthead 😂

  • @Purkinje90
    @Purkinje90 3 місяці тому +375

    It would be so funny if Spencer just auditioned for the band again

    • @darmakx99
      @darmakx99 3 місяці тому +43

      I would laugh pretty fuckin hard if he did that

    • @ryantitus4640
      @ryantitus4640 3 місяці тому +22

      Why is he gone I'm catching up

    • @Balloonbot
      @Balloonbot 3 місяці тому +73

      ​​@@ryantitus4640 I think his arms finally fell off. As is the fate of all Archspire drummers

    • @METALFREAK03
      @METALFREAK03 3 місяці тому +3

      I wish my name came up when commenting like the old days because I would say something spiffy.

    • @MoonJellyGames
      @MoonJellyGames 3 місяці тому +13

      "Sorry man, you're just not quite what we're looking for. Keep practicing, though!"

  • @dimitriid
    @dimitriid 3 місяці тому +2580

    Most drummers focused so much on their drumming they forgot most of the audition was going to be just getting fucking roasted on looks, as it should be

    • @asciicatface
      @asciicatface 3 місяці тому +80

      it's funny because I had no idea this was coming, but it being Archspire, I totally should have

    • @drpibisback7680
      @drpibisback7680 3 місяці тому +55

      Does kinda highlight an important thing about a situation like this - there's no shortage of people who are really good at playing drums, or any other instrument. The deciding factors will ultimately not be about how good you are, because anyone getting any serious consideration from Archspire is going to be a really good drummer.

    • @farids2117
      @farids2117 3 місяці тому +65

      This is just the first phase of the audition. The next part is gonna have them all walking through a catwalk

    • @MATCHLESS789
      @MATCHLESS789 3 місяці тому +2

      Music is not a meritocracy.

    • @pretzelsaregood57
      @pretzelsaregood57 3 місяці тому +51

      @@drpibisback7680 Bands spend more time jammed into a van and green rooms than actually playing music with each other on tour, and that weighs a lot more than most people realize. Also why you see a lot of bands pick up people they've toured with in the past, because they know they can spend months on end traveling with them without major issues, if any.

  • @jbrookley
    @jbrookley 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the reminder of why you guys are my favorite band! It's cool you guys play music too

  • @nicramtimzs6245
    @nicramtimzs6245 3 місяці тому +524

    So it is definitely nice to officially know that the applicable criteria for the new member of Archspire are as follows: the bulge, nice hairline, funky footwear, overall beefiness, ease of name pronounciation and whether Oli knows him or not ;)

    • @joyfuflower
      @joyfuflower 3 місяці тому +34

      Don't forget the boomerang tom hit!

    • @SteveFye
      @SteveFye 3 місяці тому +33

      Having a chocolate bar on your snare drum doesn't hurt either

    • @the_Kiwi666
      @the_Kiwi666 3 місяці тому +9

      *whether Oli knows someone who looks like him

    • @9xqspx6
      @9xqspx6 3 місяці тому +5

      Also "one who can haul a bunch of gear"

    • @danlc95
      @danlc95 2 місяці тому +2

      BBC, Bald By Choice!

  • @millerbeer01
    @millerbeer01 3 місяці тому +1169

    Kevin Paradis for the win.

    • @ottoovelha6438
      @ottoovelha6438 3 місяці тому +27

      Definitely. He comes across as a cool dude with creativity in his playstyle

    • @stam1na866
      @stam1na866 3 місяці тому +76

      They haven't showcased his auditions in this video, so there is a strong chance they're going after him

    • @metalboy27
      @metalboy27 3 місяці тому +22

      Saw him with NeOb last fall. He would kill it for sure.

    • @heftygainz
      @heftygainz 3 місяці тому +34

      I mean the poster in the background shows them touring with Benighted which is Kevin lol. So he already knows them

    • @Rhyssscooter
      @Rhyssscooter 3 місяці тому +3

      I was gonna comment this but you beat me to it!😡

  • @kevinrampersad9202
    @kevinrampersad9202 3 місяці тому +9

    Good luck Archspire! 🥁

  • @CameronLosch
    @CameronLosch 3 місяці тому +2

    I love you guys haha this is so entertaining, I'm kind of a hunk but can't play Archspire drum parts

  • @bertplaysthedrums
    @bertplaysthedrums 3 місяці тому +819

    “Float like a butterfly, and stings like when I pee” is the greatest quote of all time

  • @upcastband
    @upcastband 2 місяці тому +1

    Considering you guys make such insanely technical music, you are also immensely entertaining even without any instruments. This has to be one of the most fun “talk shows” we’ve seen in ages. Great sense of humour, everyone is so well-spoken. A joy to watch! Much respect!

  • @Mysticalturkey
    @Mysticalturkey 3 місяці тому +13

    So happy this video is here. Definitely sad that Spencer left but looking forward to the future of the band.

  • @collinthomas6288
    @collinthomas6288 3 місяці тому +2

    great idea for a video, that was fun to watch the entries with you guys

  • @tallguyericreviews
    @tallguyericreviews 3 місяці тому +320

    I need Archspire to never pick a drummer and just keep doing these interviews lol

    • @SvendleBerries
      @SvendleBerries 2 місяці тому +2

      I can imagine Archspire becoming like a real life Spinal Tap lol

    • @muenchhausenmusic
      @muenchhausenmusic 3 дні тому

      Absolutely! This is the most enertaining shit I've seen in a long time. I laughed out loud while sitting on the can 🤣

  • @ycantucmesssmile
    @ycantucmesssmile Місяць тому

    Best of luck to ya’ll! Love your band 🙂

  • @rochlaferriere
    @rochlaferriere 3 місяці тому +214

    4:05 “I’d like to see these drummers fuck up a little bit, and then recover”
    In that case, maybe I should upload an Archspire audition. You’ll see plenty of fucking up!
    Edit: On second thought, I’m not sure I’m ready for Oli’s rendition of my name…

    • @hillie47
      @hillie47 3 місяці тому +5

      I think one essential part is "and then recovery".... so if you can do that too, you're probably good. I know I'm not! 😀

    • @rochlaferriere
      @rochlaferriere 3 місяці тому +5

      @@hillie47 If the entire song is just me repeatedly making mistakes, then they can't say I didn't recover, since I immediately returned to my previous standard of play after each mistake.

    • @hillie47
      @hillie47 3 місяці тому +1

      @@rochlaferriere genius! If that's not an instant hire, I don't know what is! 🤣

    • @BZtheAnti
      @BZtheAnti 3 місяці тому +3

      You are Farere from now on

  • @armandbuchart1387
    @armandbuchart1387 3 місяці тому +47

    Cole Summerhays really has an incredible energy, his stop and starts are so good, plus he did a lot of ''live simulation playthroughs'' (i.e. playing a few songs one after the other, first try and with no cuts) flawlessly, for me he really is the one that deserves the job

    • @cheeseontoast9251
      @cheeseontoast9251 3 місяці тому +10

      Cole has a raw less refined drumming technique, but I love his energy. Watched his A.U.M and his leaning into the kit to get the oomph was awesome.

    • @blrolz3544
      @blrolz3544 3 місяці тому

      I agree 100%

  • @blrolz3544
    @blrolz3544 3 місяці тому +1

    Its been fun watching all these random auditions over the last month or so and have been blown away by most. Judging purely on what was viewed here, id say the cole kid (3rd video covering DCA) was the most impressive.
    Kevin P's videos have been impressive as well. Honorable mentions to "sweaty guy #1", and "drummer drums while watching drum cam footage guy"

  • @davidgrant8354
    @davidgrant8354 3 місяці тому +52

    Having just had Kevin track an EP for our project was an awesome experience. Top level professionalism start to finish. Had the privilege of seeing him play with Benighted a month ago. His pre-show prep was on point. He takes great care. Got to chat with him for a bit and he was a total gentleman. Best of luck fellas.

    • @fleatactical7390
      @fleatactical7390 3 місяці тому +1

      He's likely going to get the gig because of his experience and label affiliation, though I would really like to see Greg Smith get the nod. His videos were all really impressive. They brought back the danger in the music...

    • @TiboBeijen
      @TiboBeijen 3 місяці тому

      ​@fleatactical7390 Did you mean: Brought back the *danger* in the music? 😉

    • @davidgrant8354
      @davidgrant8354 3 місяці тому +1

      @@TiboBeijenOh, it’s beautifully played….😂

    • @fleatactical7390
      @fleatactical7390 3 місяці тому +1

      @@TiboBeijen LOL yes, my bad. Edited. Thank you.

    • @chrisgeistlinger2098
      @chrisgeistlinger2098 3 місяці тому

      *fucking danger

  • @Rebornthrudoom
    @Rebornthrudoom 3 місяці тому +3

    Minute and a half in, this is going exactly how I would like. ❤

  • @RaphaRox
    @RaphaRox 3 місяці тому +64

    Wildy Souza is my pick

  • @BigPhi84
    @BigPhi84 3 місяці тому +1

    I don’t know why this was in my UA-cam recommended feed, but I am glad that the Google overlords blessed me with this hilarious video! 😂😂😂 Y’all had me dying from laughter the entire time! Two fuckin’ thumbs up all the way! Good luck finding a drummer that matches your energy. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @hughneutron5303
    @hughneutron5303 3 місяці тому +51

    19:10 every drummer's eyes went red because they know exactly what he's thinking. "you can help move my amp right?" hahahahahahahaha

  • @oshitoko4241
    @oshitoko4241 Місяць тому

    No sólo eres un monstruo con la batería, sino que con éste video estás demostrando lo buena gente que también eres, saliendo a ensalzar y hacer justicia con un colega por el cual demuestras admiración...Mis respetos. Desde hoy suscrito a tu canal

  • @codeP08
    @codeP08 3 місяці тому +157

    I laughed so much watching you watching them, lol. This is gonna sound cheesy but I'm not exaggerating, with this video you guys really brightened up my otherwise super horribly shitty day.

    • @Rebornthrudoom
      @Rebornthrudoom 3 місяці тому +4

      Same!!!

    • @RyanArya
      @RyanArya 3 місяці тому +9

      that's it, they should never have drummer and do this audition for our amusement forever

    • @bagingospringo4396
      @bagingospringo4396 3 місяці тому +1

      Ngl oli saying he wants to be able to toss shit at them killed me

  • @VincentComfy
    @VincentComfy 3 місяці тому +5

    Unironically one of the funniest videos I"ve watched in a while.

  • @TheManicDishwasher
    @TheManicDishwasher 3 місяці тому +8

    This is the funniest and best drummer audition compilation I've ever seen 😂

  • @shrjne
    @shrjne 3 місяці тому +1

    I met Ryan years ago at a friend's local show he was filling in for, and he was one of the nicest dudes I've met. Glad to see he's doing well but I think he'd be a great fit off personality alone, you guys sound fun as hell lol. Dude's clearly a beast with a warm heart

  • @diellshkodra9601
    @diellshkodra9601 3 місяці тому +18

    Loads of insane drummers fr

    • @brunolr3698
      @brunolr3698 3 місяці тому +1

      I see loads of quantized drumming

  • @PaulOuzounov
    @PaulOuzounov 3 місяці тому +1

    This was great to watch. Love you guys!

  • @Otero3D
    @Otero3D 3 місяці тому +23

    @WildySouza is the right dude for you guys. His play is effortless

  • @Valmoth
    @Valmoth 3 місяці тому +25

    I love how they go on entire tangents on the drummers' looks and fashion, and then their comments on the drumming are just like: "Yeah, that was a pretty good fill." 🤣🤣🤣

  • @AndyV764
    @AndyV764 3 місяці тому +312

    Thanks for checking the video guys, I’m glad y’all appreciated my cereal killer drumming 😂

    • @Lord_Dranek
      @Lord_Dranek 3 місяці тому +8

      You have a legit shot at this, GL!

    • @MGBlast666
      @MGBlast666 3 місяці тому +3

      Young blast lord 🤘🏻

    • @nicoraba
      @nicoraba 3 місяці тому +6

      I'm not a musician, but i think your kit is the coolest among these ones. And your posture is pretty killer 🤘🏻

    • @the6ig6adwolf
      @the6ig6adwolf 3 місяці тому +3

      Serial or cereal?

    • @ttungstenn4842
      @ttungstenn4842 2 місяці тому +1

      Idk shit about drumming but I can tell it was pretty effortless for you which probably makes you a good contender, you didn’t even break a sweat and endurance has to be insanely important to play live

  • @grizzlywhisker
    @grizzlywhisker 3 місяці тому

    This is a great idea for a video. As a drummer myself I like watching these types of videos to begin with, but to see you guys comment on them as well is pretty cool.

  • @roferoz
    @roferoz 3 місяці тому +43

    Wildy is the man!

  • @cancerbats7830
    @cancerbats7830 2 місяці тому

    never seen these guys before, but they seem pretty fun to be around. Great to watch

  • @x_data_x
    @x_data_x 3 місяці тому +56

    Wildly is the one. Dude is comfortably within his skill level when he plays, and insanely solid. And that when he’s playing the songs faster than normal. Him and a dude named Kevin Paradis are the two best auditions I’ve seen. Greg A. Smith looks like he’s holding on for dear life when he plays your songs, still a great drummer obviously.

    • @zeroethsort1071
      @zeroethsort1071 3 місяці тому +1

      ill preface by saying idk shit about drums, but i felt the same way about greg lol. still insane though, yeah

    • @9xqspx6
      @9xqspx6 3 місяці тому +2

      I didn't think so. He seems to just have that high energy style, not the stationary (statue) style like Spencer [which is much more elegant, I give you that though].

    • @samholdsworth420
      @samholdsworth420 3 місяці тому +2

      Greg kinda reminded me of Adrian Erlandsson. Looks pained lol

    • @a.nobodys.nobody
      @a.nobodys.nobody Місяць тому

      Which one is wildly

  • @slxxpyhollow
    @slxxpyhollow Місяць тому

    I found Archspire from Dean's channel and they're so insanely good, idk how I didn't hear about them before! They seem like some good guys too, which is awesome to see.

  • @tuukkahalttunen2046
    @tuukkahalttunen2046 3 місяці тому +78

    Wildy Souza from Brazil 🔥 That guy is my pick, no contest 😎 He did AUM in 444 bpm and he has insane flow, groove and hits hard. Reminds me of Eloy Casagrande of extreme metal.

    • @Kanglar
      @Kanglar 3 місяці тому +6

      Agree. He has the best performances hands down.

    • @waltysalamander
      @waltysalamander 3 місяці тому

      So we’re just naming Brazilian drummers now. How about good old Igor?

    • @djyeah-nah9781
      @djyeah-nah9781 3 місяці тому +1

      Brazil mentioned

    • @waltysalamander
      @waltysalamander 3 місяці тому +1

      @@djyeah-nah9781 Brasil mencionado! 🇧🇷🇧🇷 Bolsonaro é muito gostoso!

    • @TheJokesterSCR
      @TheJokesterSCR 3 місяці тому

      Kevin Paradis for sure has the best covers I've seen.

  • @TheNotDerek
    @TheNotDerek 3 місяці тому +176

    Cole Summerhays stood out to me, I don't think being a younger guy really matters. Alan Cassidy joined TBDM at 22, and he's been killin' it the whole time.

    • @prototheist
      @prototheist 3 місяці тому +5

      Souza > Cole but both are elite

    • @heyimgoingtoplaysomegames
      @heyimgoingtoplaysomegames 3 місяці тому +2

      Totally, everyone musical maturity and aptitude is different, age isn’t really a factor at all if the passion and drive are there

    • @yellowsaurus4895
      @yellowsaurus4895 3 місяці тому +3

      ​@@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames it totally is though, when you're in a band you spend way more time hanging out and jamming than actually performing. So getting along with everyone and having at least some common interests outside of the music is pretty important, and definitely easier if everyone's close in age

    • @sethputnamsghost
      @sethputnamsghost 3 місяці тому +1

      I liked Cole too.🤘

    • @inquisidor1
      @inquisidor1 3 місяці тому +1

      Cole is my dog, i love the energy he transmitted in his videos

  • @osamatayeb4027
    @osamatayeb4027 3 місяці тому +17

    y'all have to see Wildy's AUM cover. He speeds it up to 444 BPM. Guy's a genuine machine.

  • @Sacred_Silence
    @Sacred_Silence 3 місяці тому +298

    Ricardo fakes his playthroughs so I don't have any respect for him. 11:30 This was proven to be a fake video already and the band can find someone so much better.

    • @BoogieWoogieCat
      @BoogieWoogieCat 3 місяці тому +68

      He definitely has excellent hand technique. But he's not a metal drummer and is clearly using this to gain views. The editing just cements that.

    • @GagGreen
      @GagGreen 3 місяці тому +3

      @@BoogieWoogieCatAre you saying Mr Ricky is not a heavy metal guy?

    • @fleatactical7390
      @fleatactical7390 3 місяці тому +2

      [yawn]

    • @primovictorian
      @primovictorian 3 місяці тому +19

      Really hope the band sees this

    • @SammyMakepeace
      @SammyMakepeace 3 місяці тому +6

      The video that's up now is the raw audio with no editing (mixing aside). Comments off obviously, and the guy still gets triggered at being called out online

  • @JesterWDE
    @JesterWDE 3 місяці тому +7

    Cole is already tight and will only get better as he gets older… something to consider I think :)

  • @tjcaruthers5593
    @tjcaruthers5593 3 місяці тому +53

    Thank you Archspire for allowing us to watch and listen to your drum auditions. Check out John Longstreths audition tape.

    • @imvengeance666
      @imvengeance666 3 місяці тому +8

      Dude how can they pick anyone else besides John lol. He's unbelievable

    • @derekknapp3668
      @derekknapp3668 3 місяці тому +3

      Because Kevin Paradis is the obvious choice

    • @tjcaruthers5593
      @tjcaruthers5593 3 місяці тому +1

      @@imvengeance666 John is awesome in Origin. I don't think anybody could pull double duty playing for Archspire and Origin if they were to tour together.

    • @illdeletethismusic
      @illdeletethismusic 3 місяці тому

      John could, question is for how much longer, he"s getting close to 50

  • @droblit
    @droblit 3 місяці тому +14

    Cole Summerhays has so much stamina, you should check out his video where he plays 5 of your songs without a break.

  • @whereismysonicantfindhim1816
    @whereismysonicantfindhim1816 3 місяці тому +10

    Kevin, Souza and Greg are monsters. Souza floored me.

  • @tonyallen9615
    @tonyallen9615 3 місяці тому +4

    I'd love to be the band's drummer just to hangout and talk great shit with you guys. Love from Peru, my fav band ❤

  • @xBaphometHx
    @xBaphometHx 3 місяці тому +67

    You know Kevin is a drums god. You've already toured with him and I bet he was a nice guy too.

    • @xRhychux
      @xRhychux 3 місяці тому +32

      Counterpoint- French

    • @xRhychux
      @xRhychux 3 місяці тому

      @@user-fm5ju8cx4v Kevin literally put French as a con on his application for this position lol. It's a joke

    • @ianthomas1686
      @ianthomas1686 3 місяці тому +13

      @@user-fm5ju8cx4v Kevin made a joke about being French in his cv on the audition video. That’s probably what the other guy is referring to

  • @stevesapp9987
    @stevesapp9987 2 місяці тому

    Very entertaining, thank you Archspire.

  • @SpecialAgentBillMaxwell
    @SpecialAgentBillMaxwell 3 місяці тому +145

    Shouldn't they also have to send a standup routine to show their comedy chops? This is important.

  • @beyond_the_tequila_rift3194
    @beyond_the_tequila_rift3194 3 місяці тому

    I was looking for the first guys YT, but you guys had him already!! I digged this guys style!!
    Riccardo "Tupa Tupa" Merlini is also 🤘

  • @Voidaram
    @Voidaram 3 місяці тому +34

    Greg is an absolute monster

    • @anemonaloco
      @anemonaloco 3 місяці тому

      Even the worst among them is still a beast, though I still don't know who the worst is yet. all I know is Greg is easy to pronounce. lol

  • @themicrobrandexpert
    @themicrobrandexpert 2 місяці тому

    This was the best UA-cam video I've seen since Bobby Fingers' "Michael Jackson On Fire Diorama"! Just beautiful!

  • @Irydion
    @Irydion 3 місяці тому +68

    Guys, when Archspire is actually finished (I hope not in a near future), you gotta start a comedy show. I could watch hours of that stuff!

    • @DaronMGL
      @DaronMGL 3 місяці тому +9

      They could bring that cooking show back too

    • @infinidominion
      @infinidominion 3 місяці тому

      New cooking show name idea: Feastbeast

    • @blastbeats5000
      @blastbeats5000 3 місяці тому

      I totally agree haha. 😂😂😂

    • @9xqspx6
      @9xqspx6 3 місяці тому +1

      @@DaronMGL Yea, Good morning, handsome was fucking awesome

    • @bmw_m4255
      @bmw_m4255 3 місяці тому

      i didn't find it funny at all. just cringe

  • @tomtierneydrums
    @tomtierneydrums 3 місяці тому

    I'm so glad we get to watch the reactions.
    Unfortunately I know my limits and haven't submitted anything but the world is waiting to see who's getting the torch!
    Cheers fellas!

  • @dio4912
    @dio4912 3 місяці тому +240

    Greg or Kevin Paradis. You missed Kevin Paradis, which is pretty sad, but I can recommend! He is playing for Benighted, which is a crazy ass band like yours.

    • @Irydion
      @Irydion 3 місяці тому +49

      They know him, they toured with him already! (and Oli did a featuring for Benighted too)

    • @xBaphometHx
      @xBaphometHx 3 місяці тому +7

      @@dio4912 I saw them touring together.

    • @parisite99
      @parisite99 3 місяці тому +14

      @@Gamer_DaemonI’m sure he’s already got the job. Fellow Canadian and is on Seasons already…seems like a no brainer.

    • @TheMTalMilitia
      @TheMTalMilitia 3 місяці тому +11

      ​@@parisite99 Kevin is not Canadian though he's french

    • @TheRozzleNozzle
      @TheRozzleNozzle 3 місяці тому

      @@parisite99yup Kevin is French. As the guy above said.

  • @respectfulremastersbymetal8336
    @respectfulremastersbymetal8336 3 місяці тому +1

    James Knoerl gets my vote. I like that he's less mechanical. Brings good life to the tracks.

  • @soapfoam
    @soapfoam 3 місяці тому +4

    This had to be a Dean title. And now I care about the search for a new drummer. Good work. The trick for gravity blasts is to have increased mass so then the gravity is deeper and more meaningful. Thank my physics teacher for that one.

  • @KierTheNihilist
    @KierTheNihilist 3 місяці тому

    I just found you guys, this is crazy how much you guys actually know about drums as non drummers, all my bandmates are completely influent in drums, y'all even know whistles n gravity blasts, which most people wouldn't know the names for

  • @StahliCell
    @StahliCell 3 місяці тому +31

    I somehow believed this was gonna be an interesting video about how a band chooses their drummer, here I am 10 minutes in and I'm not sure I stopped laughing yet lol

  • @shinobi-zensei
    @shinobi-zensei Місяць тому

    I would hang out with you lot any day! Watching this was fun.

  • @Thumpdizzle
    @Thumpdizzle 3 місяці тому +159

    It's all about Kevin Paradis, that dude is a monster.

    • @divinefallfromgrace
      @divinefallfromgrace 3 місяці тому

      KP already has a job. Just like John Longstreth.

    • @Thumpdizzle
      @Thumpdizzle 3 місяці тому +2

      @divinefallfromgrace Kevin has submitted multiple audition videos. Don't think he'd have done that if he didn't want the gig.

    • @digitalmouse3314
      @digitalmouse3314 3 місяці тому

      I would say my second choice he is really good him or Kevin

  • @sethm2524
    @sethm2524 2 місяці тому

    I think when not touring or writing we need just reaction vids or something from yall. This commentary was gold

  • @Neme761
    @Neme761 3 місяці тому +219

    Guy's. Get Kevin, Greg and Souza over and play some songs with them and find out who fits with all the other stuff than drums.

    • @Tjhx1138
      @Tjhx1138 3 місяці тому +21

      They know about Kevin, they’ll probably pick him . This video is just silly.

    • @Nathdood
      @Nathdood 3 місяці тому +13

      Kevin doesn't fit the look at all. Great drummer, but that's half the battle. Greg Smith 100%

    • @Tjhx1138
      @Tjhx1138 3 місяці тому +9

      @@Nathdood ah, the look doesn’t matter at all. They are not a pop band.

    • @The0nlyy
      @The0nlyy 3 місяці тому +5

      “Look is half the battle” 😂😂 funniest thing I’ve read all month

    • @tomdowney37215
      @tomdowney37215 3 місяці тому

      Yes

  • @monolithic7739
    @monolithic7739 2 місяці тому

    Greg Smith is an acquaintance who drums for my old band, and one of the best drummers I've ever met. Really cool that you guys featured him.

  • @TheFloiboi
    @TheFloiboi 3 місяці тому +13

    Wildy has my vote, his composure was nuts. Groove was tight as shit 🔥. It's hard though, every contender is insanely talented.

    • @9xqspx6
      @9xqspx6 3 місяці тому

      Nah. No need to be overly polite.

    • @pissbone
      @pissbone 3 місяці тому

      ​@@9xqspx6 ???

  • @Kuemmel234
    @Kuemmel234 3 місяці тому

    You guys should do this more often - this was very entertaining.

  • @Wrightworth
    @Wrightworth 3 місяці тому +3

    That was a lot of fun!

  • @LilSeizures
    @LilSeizures 3 місяці тому

    This is so fucking awesome getting to see you guys go through this process. Stay tech!

  • @lonnienorton.
    @lonnienorton. 3 місяці тому +11

    You guys have me busting up laughing 😂🤘

  • @jefffritz8358
    @jefffritz8358 2 місяці тому

    You guys are hilarious
    I've heard a,few of your songs
    And love what ive heard but
    Your " normalness"
    Has made your newest fan .
    Keep kickin and good luck with uour search .

  • @DivinumX
    @DivinumX 3 місяці тому +61

    The bald to hair ratio in this band is nuts. Yall need someone with some thick locs to balance it out.

    • @Nachtmahr616
      @Nachtmahr616 3 місяці тому +7

      Bald and balding are requirements for tech death and jazz

    • @Knokkelman
      @Knokkelman 3 місяці тому

      I'd say the rule for all male bands is to either have 1 bald guy and rest long haired or 1 long haired and the rest bald, everything else feels wrong.

  • @Evl_1
    @Evl_1 3 місяці тому

    Some amazing drummers. Now do they have the endurance. We had an amazing drummer send us a video. Then when he showed up 3 songs in he needed a break.
    Damn those guys were killing it though. Good Luck finding a drummer. 🤘😈🤟

  • @Jesskyrim
    @Jesskyrim 3 місяці тому +37

    Wildy Souza 🤘🇧🇷

  • @drummerw17
    @drummerw17 3 місяці тому

    Congas , Cajon. Greetings friends. Excellent cool channel!!!👍🤟🥁🤟👍

  • @Smallsguitarshop
    @Smallsguitarshop 3 місяці тому +144

    Archspire Casting Couch 😂

    • @PeX218
      @PeX218 3 місяці тому +2

      I see what you did there

    • @Smallsguitarshop
      @Smallsguitarshop 3 місяці тому +15

      @@PeX218 I can’t take credit for that one, it’s hanging their wall lol

    • @infinidominion
      @infinidominion 3 місяці тому +6

      Blasting Couch

    • @hyramjackson
      @hyramjackson 2 місяці тому

      Lol o just writing the same thing, i laughed so hard when i saw it 😂

  • @theguitarhero333
    @theguitarhero333 3 місяці тому +1

    Rooting for Cole! Hes young, hungry, and he'll kill it fr

  • @iowadrummer1224
    @iowadrummer1224 3 місяці тому +35

    "imagine him stirring Risotto" shit had me dying 😂

    • @drifter61
      @drifter61 3 місяці тому

      Yeah that killed me too

    • @darmakx99
      @darmakx99 3 місяці тому

      No kidding, especially because I fuckin hate stirring risotto lol

    • @Milamasylum83
      @Milamasylum83 2 місяці тому

      Same

  • @billcowan5539
    @billcowan5539 3 місяці тому

    Those are some pretty Awesome Drummers🔥

  • @StardustlikeU
    @StardustlikeU 3 місяці тому +26

    The correct flow chart should start with Spencer creating a short list of potential drummers based on the submitted videos, then the rest of the band can take it from there

  • @g0stkid8_3
    @g0stkid8_3 3 місяці тому +1

    Oh fuuuuck! This should be hella entertaining to watch. Now I’m also terrified another band might take your ideas for finding their new member.. cause I could find myself getting roasted if they do. Hahaha

  • @ezpk-
    @ezpk- 3 місяці тому +13

    We love our BBC (bald by choice) homies.

  • @KaseyBrown-i5h
    @KaseyBrown-i5h 2 місяці тому

    Mridangam for the win dude! MASSIVE props to the bass player for knowing that obscure South Indian drum. Thought you guys didn’t know anything about drums? Cheers on the search and find guys!

  • @K3150
    @K3150 3 місяці тому +4

    I'm surprised you included the Merlini video even after Craig Reynolds pretty thoroughly showed he heavily edited the performance.

  • @demontheory
    @demontheory 3 місяці тому +37

    Wildy Souza is YOUR GUY.

  • @traviskas
    @traviskas 3 місяці тому +3

    Greg A. Smith for this segment. All these guys fucking performed incredibly. Can't wait to watch more of these, the commentary is bringing back the danger in the music!

  • @jimbofitzpatrick7444
    @jimbofitzpatrick7444 3 місяці тому

    James was in the practice space next to me for a few years. AMAZING all around drummer. I think he would crush this gig.

  • @jonajon91
    @jonajon91 3 місяці тому +19

    That cole guy is absolutely absurd. He drops a stick in one of his audition clips, catches it, carries on. Absurdly good.

    • @illdeletethismusic
      @illdeletethismusic 3 місяці тому

      also the only one to do multiple song sets (sure, Kevin Paradis and John Longstreth could do that too, but not sure about the others).
      and the only one to play a different band"s song with Archspire style drums

  • @slayercid
    @slayercid 2 місяці тому +2

    Ricardo is actually beast!!! I never skip his videos!

    • @GoreHealer
      @GoreHealer 6 днів тому

      *Riccardo. Two c letters...

  • @MaximMatiuşenco
    @MaximMatiuşenco 3 місяці тому +12

    They should also be auditioned as stand up comedians

  • @Crms-like-Crims
    @Crms-like-Crims 3 місяці тому

    this video was amazing lmao! As a guitar player, my uneducated opinion is Greg Smith & Kevin Paradis from the audition videos I've seen! Hope yall find someone soon

  • @1jznw
    @1jznw 3 місяці тому +28

    Wildy Souza 🔥

  • @AnotherKidNamedNoah
    @AnotherKidNamedNoah 3 місяці тому

    I was super fortunate to have witnessed soencer pruette’s insane skill on their last tour. I had no clue it was going to be his last tour with the band and it was my one and only time seeing them. I feel blessed to have seen it

  • @bee2377
    @bee2377 3 місяці тому +44

    0:38 so you're looking for El Estepario Siberiano...?