Not really that surprising when you consider that black metal is easily among the most difficult genres be a drummer in. Weeds out a lot people who don't have a serious dedication to the craft unlike many genres were drumming is very minimal and slow meaning they have a way lower bar. Darkside is still leagues above his contemporaries though, technical abilities aside. So goddamn articulate and tasteful
@@2510LuL eh, I mean traditionally no. Black metal is quite amateur musically but not compositionally and aesthetically. Black metal is about the spirit, and a lot of its musicianship isn’t that technical. Darkside is an quite the exception. Granted the guy plays more than just black metal fyi a lot of other extreme music.
@@2510LuL I've been actively playing for about 4 years now (self taught) and I have to say, playing black metal is fairly easy compared to a lot of other, seemingly less demanding genres. Also playing really slow is insanely hard. Not to discredit any black metal drummers of course, it's still my most favourite genre to play (no matter the instrument) and there are a lot of insanely talented musicians and songwriters in that genre.
This makes no sense grammar-wise ;) Anyway, check this piece of bellwork at 3:23 (my name is not Gavin Harrison by the way) th-cam.com/video/YuSCrkLzQt8/w-d-xo.html
Ten koleś to maszyna. ... mega uzdolniona . Talent w ludzkiej postaci. Cudo, które wraz z innymi członkami zespołu tworzy czyste piękno Black metalowej sceny.... światowej
Hey man, I just wanted to say something. I'm just some unimportant guy from Germany that plays guitar and I love your drumming. I know it sounds weird, but your drumming does actually inspire me so much for my guitar playing, it's unreal. You are seriously one of the best and most unique metal drummers we have right now, keep it up!
This is black metal, it's not supposed to make you feel happy, but I can't help but smile when I hear those ride patterns. Drums in BM usually sustain the aggression or enforce the monotony. Here, they create beauty.
Listening to BM always makes me happier, even if it's dark and aggressive music. My mind is always cleared... And I always smile when I listen to Mgła.
@@wrcz eon14873 quoted Nödtveidt, quite rightly, but I think Kvarforth's line captures black metal maybe the best: "I find comfort in sadness and in grief, thinking of all those beautiful things that could have been..." - so if black metal makes you grin from ear to ear I think you're missing the point tbh. But art is art, it's open to interpretation.
I smoked a cigarette with him before his show. Didn't even realize it was him until some big dude started talking to him in polish. Was in Wisconsin at a small club during the exercises in futility tour.
I'm 50 in 3 weeks...been into metal since I was 10..i'm metal to death..nothing will change .bathory.venom..profanatica.Death/black./thrash ..to Judas priest...maiden accept...wasp..all genres basically..and Darkside is just a fkn beast and apart from a limited few ...are up there with the elite in extreme drumming.me personally appreciate anyone who's good ..in any genre ..i just get blown away by a few drummers ..he's 1 of them.Simon Schilling../Blood hammer...or Nils Dominator...vobiscum Satanas drum cam.Mgla. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
The evolution of every black metal drummer i´ve ever seen. He undestand perfectly the footwork and snare methods for the genre. The sense of timing and subdivisions are sublime. But most distinctively his cymbals work is incredible creative. What a LEGEND !
@@bff6434 "Beauty in its purest form!! I'd love to see you sir in action, live, whether it's behind this beautiful drum set or any other ones ! Greetings from Poland"
Just fucking wow. I've never seen such prominent use of cymbals. It's the cymbals that are driving the beat, rather than the kick and snare for the majority of the song. This dude thinks differently about the way he approaches his kit.
As a very long time metal (and other extreme forms of music) fan I have been watching drummers in the spotlight for I would have to guess almost 20 years. While I may be impressed often by the raw talent and dedication in many of them this is the first time I have felt I am actually hearing something new.
To znowu ja... Oglądam po raz nie wiem który... To jest prawdziwy ARTYSTA tego instrumentu! Prekursor 'TAKIEGO' grania na perkusji i tyle! Chapeau bas!
This will forever be one of my favorite drum parts and my current motivation to finally take up drumming. I've listened to this at least 100 times since I discovered it about a month ago, not counting the actual song and other Mgla stuff.
And this video alone can prove you the fact that he is one of the greatest drummers of our time. An absolute genius behind the kit. Velocity and precision are most definitely unmatched.
Dude has some of the most intricate and captivating cymbal work in all of extreme metal. In a way, his drumming style actually seems to have more in common with some of the best jazz/fusion drummers as opposed to your run of the mill extreme metal drummer.
one of the best 5 BM drummers i have ever listened to, from a brother in arms and sticks, Bro you're a monster and i'm always finding something to learn from you!
Is that actually Darkside!? Rad! It's cool to see the legends face! 😎 D.S is one of the most talented, most interesting drummer in metal; in my opinion. Cheers!! 🍺😎🤘
OMG! I just came across this and I am totally blown away!! The amount of time, effort, thought and absolute skill put into this orchestration is absolutely next level! Truly a master behind the kit if I ever saw one! A true Master is one that makes what seems impossible look easy...I give you Darkside!
Herr Kowalski ist neben Simon Schilling mein absolutes Vorbild im Bereich Schlagzeug. Absolute Weltklasse. Hoffentlich geben mlga zeitnah ein Konzert in Deutschland.. Höre die Alben rauf und runter . Für mich eine der besten Black Metal Bands der Welt. Dzienkuje bardzo
I think it is a unanimous decision, everyone in the undergound scene agrees that you are currently the best drummer, I had the opportunity to see you live in Brazil and it was incredible, a living legend !!!!
Saw Mgla here in Santiago (Chile) just before the pandemic outbreak and was one of the best live performances I've seen in my life. Everyone in the band is at the top of their game and DarkSide is unbelievably amazing. Hail Mgla lml lml
@@AxelPizzi The guys know how to make a quality sound, I remember that when they started playing with hearts toward none VII it was crazy, Darkside is undoubtedly the best today and everyone in the scene agrees with that, both with MGLA and Kriegsmaschine.
Majstersztyk w każdym calu. Już od kilku lat słucham albumów Mgły i Kriegsmaschine głównie z powodu niesamowitych partii perkusji. Do dziś pamiętam wasz koncert w Poznaniu w 2017. Mam nadzieję że jak już ta paranoja związana z koroną opadnie to odwiedzicie kiedyś Tokio albo zobaczę was znów w Polsce. W tamtym roku grał Bolzer i Taake, ale teraz koncertów brak. Pozdrowienia z Japonii!
The bell work and hand technique is absolutely phenomenal, would like to see them at Milwaukees Metal Fest 2024 with Deicide, Marduk, and Katatonia, to name a few.
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He looks like the perfect Polish neighbor next door. A friendly, hardworking family man!
I bet he is.
I can confirm that he's friendly. Had a chance for a short talk with him after a concert
he is the straight version of nergal.
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@@GabrielRGomes You Sir, just won the internet!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I laughed for a good hour Mate. You made my day 🤟🤣🤟
The legend himself wears blue striped sweat pants and sparkle drums.
true slav
and thats most important thing as i see on likes.
@Hans Sausage when you play war metal? Yes
When you play anything else? No
@@kamilkowalczyk4258 He is a very nordic slav. He is dolichocephalic.
@@thunorwodenson I'm not schooled in anthropology, however I know, slav is not only your origin. It is also a state of mind :D
I love how he sounds minimalistic while not being minimalistic at all
Yes, i wouldn't know he was making leaps hearing their music. This dude is an animal.
The brighter side of darkside.
Underrated
Brightside
Hahahah
I love how the genre of black metal is blessed with one of the best drummers out there
Not really that surprising when you consider that black metal is easily among the most difficult genres be a drummer in. Weeds out a lot people who don't have a serious dedication to the craft unlike many genres were drumming is very minimal and slow meaning they have a way lower bar.
Darkside is still leagues above his contemporaries though, technical abilities aside. So goddamn articulate and tasteful
@@2510LuL eh, I mean traditionally no. Black metal is quite amateur musically but not compositionally and aesthetically. Black metal is about the spirit, and a lot of its musicianship isn’t that technical. Darkside is an quite the exception. Granted the guy plays more than just black metal fyi a lot of other extreme music.
@@2510LuL I've been actively playing for about 4 years now (self taught) and I have to say, playing black metal is fairly easy compared to a lot of other, seemingly less demanding genres. Also playing really slow is insanely hard.
Not to discredit any black metal drummers of course, it's still my most favourite genre to play (no matter the instrument) and there are a lot of insanely talented musicians and songwriters in that genre.
@@KingsizeRecordsnot a drummer, but have always heard jazz is one of the harder ones
4:03 I will never not be amazed by those ride-bell parts.
And during that he does not miss one beat on his snare either
Esa parte es letal, el loco es relojito
This makes no sense grammar-wise ;) Anyway, check this piece of bellwork at 3:23 (my name is not Gavin Harrison by the way) th-cam.com/video/YuSCrkLzQt8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for highlighting that! That part is beautiful.
@@pawekosinski9539 Gavin Harrison is awesome
One of the sickest drummers in metal looks like a suburban dad that's works at a bank and wins best looking lawn yearly from his HOA. mind = blown
That's polish reality bro. You can't live just by playing in here ;)
@C L I think You misunderstood the whole conversation. No one said it's not cool, it's the opposite - very cool
@C L What?
thats true slav style^^ i bet the guitarrist are squating while practising
@@ElProllo-86 I'm western European but I've adopted the Slav style fully. 100% comfort 100% style!
Bless us with more rehearsal videos, I could watch these for days
Agreed
Blessed be, The darkside, his beats, they are unmatched!
-How much cymbals do you want?
-Yes...
blessed be
the cymbals
and the darkside
as a drummer
Ten koleś to maszyna. ... mega uzdolniona . Talent w ludzkiej postaci. Cudo, które wraz z innymi członkami zespołu tworzy czyste piękno Black metalowej sceny.... światowej
Zajebistym trzeba się urodzić...
The most humble , simple looking , no air about him drummer. What a kick-ass drummer. Want to see him live someday. Huge respect from India
Glad to know. I'm from India as well
Do usług. Hello from Poland.
I haven't been to Bangalore Open Air for more than a decade. If Mgla is here I will go for Darkside!
the guy looks innocent, but when he plays the drums he turns into beast
one of the most creative drummers I've seen in a long time.
He, Mario, Gene, Vinnie and Abe are my favorite innovative metal drummers!
I really like how colorful he is with his cymbals. Lots of interesting sound combinations!
@@dftns Check out Jamie St. Merat from Ulcerate, I think you'll like him.
Romaine Goulon.
His cymbals are just amazing that tone he uses out of each one!
Best black metal drummer ever. Honestly, this guy is amazing. Absolute legend.
Better than DsO's drummer? Hardly.
My god... This guy doesn't need metronome at all... Very accurate n precise drummer... Salute !
Mgla fans from Hong Kong, Darkside is fking amazing definitely one of the best drummer I've ever heard so far.
Hey man, I just wanted to say something. I'm just some unimportant guy from Germany that plays guitar and I love your drumming. I know it sounds weird, but your drumming does actually
inspire me so much for my guitar playing, it's unreal. You are seriously one of the best and most unique metal drummers we have right now, keep it up!
i'm the same kind of unimportant mexican guy that plays guitar, and i feel the same about him
Darkside is an incredible finesse drummer. One of the best, ever.
Exactly.
Talent like this isn’t born everyday. If there was a Nobel Prize for being a genius drummer .....well, you get the idea!
Chłopie Tyś jest nie do zatrzymania. Dziękuję za to co robisz
This is black metal, it's not supposed to make you feel happy, but I can't help but smile when I hear those ride patterns. Drums in BM usually sustain the aggression or enforce the monotony. Here, they create beauty.
Listening to BM always makes me happier, even if it's dark and aggressive music. My mind is always cleared... And I always smile when I listen to Mgła.
Not supposed to make you feel happy if you're a dumb normie. Gives me a grin from ear to ear, misery loves company
Life is both beautiful and extremely dark isn't it. 🤷🏼♂️
For a black heart will only find beauty in darkness. Lyric by Jon nodtveidt
@@wrcz eon14873 quoted Nödtveidt, quite rightly, but I think Kvarforth's line captures black metal maybe the best: "I find comfort in sadness and in grief, thinking of all those beautiful things that could have been..." - so if black metal makes you grin from ear to ear I think you're missing the point tbh. But art is art, it's open to interpretation.
Nobody will take him out.... He is playing equally like metronome...... Bravo 💪💪💪
I smoked a cigarette with him before his show. Didn't even realize it was him until some big dude started talking to him in polish. Was in Wisconsin at a small club during the exercises in futility tour.
one of those times when Karsa was the one to Witness i guess
@@kalam.23 hahaha just seen this reply and want to thank you for getting a Malazan reference. We proud few lol.
The Man, The Myth and The Legend.
Shaolin drumming:
20% brutality
60% technique
20% mindfulness
Darkside plays those cymbals like no one else.
When you use every single element of drum kit in a few seconds but it creates a pure harmony. Just amazing!
I'm 50 in 3 weeks...been into metal since I was 10..i'm metal to death..nothing will change .bathory.venom..profanatica.Death/black./thrash ..to Judas priest...maiden accept...wasp..all genres basically..and Darkside is just a fkn beast and apart from a limited few ...are up there with the elite in extreme drumming.me personally appreciate anyone who's good ..in any genre ..i just get blown away by a few drummers ..he's 1 of them.Simon Schilling../Blood hammer...or Nils Dominator...vobiscum Satanas drum cam.Mgla. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Mgla Best ! My Favorite Black Metal Band In The Amazing World 🤘🏿. Masterclass Darkside You Are Best 🖤!
I love how he just looks so chill, that he could play like this all day without getting tired.
The evolution of every black metal drummer i´ve ever seen. He undestand perfectly the footwork and snare methods for the genre. The sense of timing and subdivisions are sublime. But most distinctively his cymbals work is incredible creative. What a LEGEND !
I just love the way he abuse of them cymbals. There needs to be more drummers like him out there
The Bell master. you're an incredible drummer. Respect from France
I fucking love Mgla and this drummer is one of the best out there. Just epic skills
I never thought much of drumming until I actually saw this man going off with such calm precision. My jaw dropped for a moment, I am not joking
The fills and bell work are so good
I’d argue this is the greatest drummer alive. Holy shit.
6:05 even he is amazed!
@@lotsapasta0858 i think it is coz of guitar
You make the complex cymbal work while maintaining the back beat look so easy
I wish my life was as balanced as his foot pedals
Best drummer of new black metal era.
When a true discipline and the talent are in one. \m/
This guy is so fast & precise, it's incredible.
lol
precise not really sorry
Piękno w czystej postaci!! Marzę, żeby zobaczyć kiedyś Pana w akcji, na żywo. Za tym pięknym zestawem (lub innymi pięknymi)! Pozdrowienia z Polski!
:DDDDDDDDDDDDD
Pracuj dużo chłopcze, a może kiedyś zostaniesz jego technicznym :D
@@ironscull Będę robił wszystko, żeby się udało. Dla spełnienia jednego z życiowych marzeń warto!!
What?
@@bff6434 "Beauty in its purest form!! I'd love to see you sir in action, live, whether it's behind this beautiful drum set or any other ones ! Greetings from Poland"
Amazing how relaxed the playing is. Such precision and control.
Bless be the drums ,that made dream people like us..
This is absolutely incredible!
I still can't comprehend this after watching so many times.
The grand marshal of cymbals. Unbelievable
Man, the whole world should watch this. I have no words... The most talented man I have ever seen.
Just fucking wow. I've never seen such prominent use of cymbals. It's the cymbals that are driving the beat, rather than the kick and snare for the majority of the song. This dude thinks differently about the way he approaches his kit.
he apparently started out as a xylophonist
@@zanrantasa2033 As a pianist actually.
As a very long time metal (and other extreme forms of music) fan I have been watching drummers in the spotlight for I would have to guess almost 20 years. While I may be impressed often by the raw talent and dedication in many of them this is the first time I have felt I am actually hearing something new.
Jest to spektakl, który otwiera mi oczy, jeśli chodzi o dynamikę i subtelność. Gratulacje
To znowu ja... Oglądam po raz nie wiem który... To jest prawdziwy ARTYSTA tego instrumentu! Prekursor 'TAKIEGO' grania na perkusji i tyle! Chapeau bas!
I don’t know how many time I have watched this video.. working, working out, cooking, smoking. Hope to meet you one day my man!
His cymbal playing gives the music great dynamics.
No show off. Just skills, hard work and heart. I think hi got that in his genes and blood.
This will forever be one of my favorite drum parts and my current motivation to finally take up drumming. I've listened to this at least 100 times since I discovered it about a month ago, not counting the actual song and other Mgla stuff.
I think a true testament to his calculated precision is the fact that he blasts two footed even at slow speeds
Ya it took me a minute to catch that. Pretty cool technique!
One of my favourite drummers of all time.
Unquestionable mastery!!! Lots od love ;) K&M
So proud to have Mgła as a Band in lesser Poland. All the best Darkside!!!
Such an amazing drummer. That cymbal work is insane
It's mesmerising, incredible cymbal work. A very unique drummer.
It's amazing to see so many people become inspired and amazed by your skill. I'm one of them . Hail from Los Angeles 🤘
I could watch him playing for hours, mesmerising. Outrageous
And this video alone can prove you the fact that he is one of the greatest drummers of our time. An absolute genius behind the kit. Velocity and precision are most definitely unmatched.
That live video was incredible. Master of the cymbals and back beat. Cool to see more videos...
Dude has some of the most intricate and captivating cymbal work in all of extreme metal. In a way, his drumming style actually seems to have more in common with some of the best jazz/fusion drummers as opposed to your run of the mill extreme metal drummer.
People are so focused on speed an fills these days. This is what drumming is all about
Goddamnit Darkside, you blast that kit like no other! Such a unique style/technique! Hail
He seems relaxed... W can't wait for the tour to start
Best stick control today on planet earth.
one of the best 5 BM drummers i have ever listened to, from a brother in arms and sticks, Bro you're a monster and i'm always finding something to learn from you!
I just discovered Mgla yesterday, although I'm into Black metal since 2002. I can say that this band is unique.
Just another day at the office. Much respect!
One of the best right there. No doubt. His cymbal work is damn near unmatched.
I've been listening to Age of Excuse 5 times a day recently, I do not know why.
Post more!
Probably cause it’s fucking excellent
Same, DevOps and mgla.
Because you have good taste in Music my friend.
I listen to it more today than when it came out, one of those records that wins you over and then you can't get enough.
Favorite drummer in BM
Your cymbal work is beyond this world, amazing!
Legends say he made a pact with the Devil. He traded his hairline for insane drumming skills.
^^this guys lol
... ... fair trade.
What did I get for my lost hairline? Nothing? Really?
Is that actually Darkside!?
Rad!
It's cool to see the legends face! 😎
D.S is one of the most talented, most interesting drummer in metal; in my opinion.
Cheers!! 🍺😎🤘
Just beautiful.
Master of Dark art
OMG! I just came across this and I am totally blown away!! The amount of time, effort, thought and absolute skill put into this orchestration is absolutely next level! Truly a master behind the kit if I ever saw one! A true Master is one that makes what seems impossible look easy...I give you Darkside!
Unique drum style, cimbal and bell combinations. Darkside :)
Absolutely hypnotic! thank you for sharing with us🖤
he is from another planet.the best by far
Herr Kowalski ist neben Simon Schilling mein absolutes Vorbild im Bereich Schlagzeug. Absolute Weltklasse. Hoffentlich geben mlga zeitnah ein Konzert in Deutschland.. Höre die Alben rauf und runter . Für mich eine der besten Black Metal Bands der Welt. Dzienkuje bardzo
I like how the drumming from Apocalypticists leaked into Age of Excuse.
Wasn't kriegsmachine the main focus before mgla started gaining steam?
he paid the whole drum. he use the whole drum
I think it is a unanimous decision, everyone in the undergound scene agrees that you are currently the best drummer, I had the opportunity to see you live in Brazil and it was incredible, a living legend !!!!
Maldito bastardo de sorte. Se o show fose um mês depois, eu poderia... :(
@@vicenteraira quando ele tocou exercises in futility IV, pqp cara emocionei, ver esses caras ao vivo é mágico!!!
Saw Mgla here in Santiago (Chile) just before the pandemic outbreak and was one of the best live performances I've seen in my life. Everyone in the band is at the top of their game and DarkSide is unbelievably amazing. Hail Mgla lml lml
@@AxelPizzi The guys know how to make a quality sound, I remember that when they started playing with hearts toward none VII it was crazy, Darkside is undoubtedly the best today and everyone in the scene agrees with that, both with MGLA and Kriegsmaschine.
Uh? Ever heard of dominator? This guy is not the best drummer out there.
Majstersztyk w każdym calu. Już od kilku lat słucham albumów Mgły i Kriegsmaschine głównie z powodu niesamowitych partii perkusji. Do dziś pamiętam wasz koncert w Poznaniu w 2017. Mam nadzieję że jak już ta paranoja związana z koroną opadnie to odwiedzicie kiedyś Tokio albo zobaczę was znów w Polsce. W tamtym roku grał Bolzer i Taake, ale teraz koncertów brak. Pozdrowienia z Japonii!
The bell work and hand technique is absolutely phenomenal, would like to see them at Milwaukees Metal Fest 2024 with Deicide, Marduk, and Katatonia, to name a few.
THE LEGEND
The best drummer ever heard.Upload more please!!!Hail Mgła!!!!!
So amazing 🔥🔥🔥
WTF. would've never thought he looks like this. Flawless drummer
Finally a drummer like no one usuall black-metal drummers!
It is worth mentioning how good drummers the black and extreme scene has. Really excellent musicians .
Panie Macieju oglądać jak Pan gra na perkusji to czysta przyjemność. Życzę dużo zdrowia i wytrwałości w tym co Pan robi za garami. Pozdrawiam