Agreed with Kmac, this album is all over the place in a good way. Sounds like what The Faceless would have evolved in to had they continued with all their members from Planetary Duality.
Even as a drummer I didn’t appreciate the drums enough. Zenith is just one of those bands that a whole song hits you and you don’t think about the parts. Thanks for this!
This cover was insanely good! The control with every hit, it really takes a lifetime to drum this speed with such precision. Seriously almost cried, not because i could never play this as clean and precise as he did, but it’s just so beautiful to see so much talent and years of devotion in less then 4 minutes. Great drumming dude! 👏🏼👏🏼
'The drums on the latest Zenith album are actually programmed.' Thank you for putting the human touch over these riffs, as it should be. You are phenomenal, but you already know that, so... Thank you, just thank you for doing this riff fest justice.
Yep although the original uploads from unique leader in 2022/21 of this track and the other track have the drummer on them but the 2023 album version is programmed
Instant favorite song/drum cover. Like wow dude! I’ve been hooked on your videos for two years, keep them coming. You’re a legend. When my almost two year old son is crying and I can’t make him happy i put one of your drum videos on and he calms down and watches . Every time
That is a really unique sound. As always I'm late to the game but I guess I'm here now. Have to check more of this band out. PS this is jazzy as hell, and the precision it would take to play this scares me. Not a chance in this world.
Coming from a punk background I had never come across Alex. Appreciation for next level drumming I definitely have though. So glad I stumbled upon this bloke! Can’t stop watching now!
Man, I have to give Justin credit. I didn’t know these drums were programmed and thought they were the creation of Matthew Paulazzo, so I was waiting forever for a proper drum cover of this song. Thanks for doing it justice! The precision is unreal!
@@sevenman9672aha! I knew there was a change… some of the parts from the original changed slightly. Back when the final album version came out I inquired if MP was still in the band (because I noticed he wasn’t in the band member credits) and they said something like “yes, but he’s super busy” so I always wondered what the deal was
This whole song sounds right off of Planetary Duality (yes I know members of that lineup are in TZP) but the section starting at 2:52 really sounds like an alternate take for the song Planetary Duality II
What I hear and see is truly impressive. I can see that you have dedicated countless hours to perfecting your craft, and as a musician, there is nothing more admirable than someone who strives for perfection through hard work and determination. Perfection may be subjective, but if it's based on effort and determination, it becomes non-abstract and unambiguous. In that sense, anyone who gives their all can achieve perfection. I can hear the perfection in your music!
Dude I thought you were their fucking drummer until I saw the comments talking about a cover!!? Bro mad props, I fucking love the way you play. Subscribed
I always read the description, but was definitely reading for the gear details on how you switched from the closed to open hi-hat and back. Thanks for explaining and as always that was sick. Keep up the excellent work.
God man been following you since you played for the faceless. In fact we played together way back in the day lol God how freeing it must feel to be able to play like this. Definitely one of my top 3 drummers of ALL time. Keep killing it man.
Having read the entire video description, I'm just here to say that it would be insanely sick if you actually joined the band. You are without a doubt THE drummer for this gig, and not that anyone would need any proof, but this video just makes it all the more obvious. Impeccable playing as always.
I saw an article about who would make a good replacement for Jay Weinberg in slipknot and you were on the list but i believe that you would be overqualified for the job. Joey was one of a kind and Jay is an amazing drummer but you sir are unmatched and would be dragged down by Slipknot. I am looking forward to the day i get to experience you play live which would be priceless.
this is amazing, unreal job as always. been a fan, i think youre one of the best drummers of our time. really appreciate the background of the band, love the album. Gotta say, I like this version with your live drums more. Hi TZP, you are legends, album is incredible. Please continue writing music and bring us a show in Boston! - perhaps with this guy? :)
I remember the first time I heard their Cosmic Dissonance EP, my friends and I were all hooked from the very first track. I love those 'tiger growls' on Tombs of Trepidation. Fuckin sick cover, definitely AOTY
Alex, would love to see a breakdown of your kick pedal setup. I've been struggling with a bit of kick pedal slop with my Iron Cobra pedals since I purchased them. My current settings require a fair bit of effort to keep things in control, but you look like you're practically floating! If you have an existing video covering this, please feel free to link!
AOTY for sure
AGREED!!! I cant stop listening to it lol
Agreed with Kmac, this album is all over the place in a good way. Sounds like what The Faceless would have evolved in to had they continued with all their members from Planetary Duality.
@@iDrunkRSone of the reasons why it won't be AOTY
@@KabezaHuekalol. What do you mean? 🤣🤣🤣😊
@@captainhodge298 TZP drink a lot of The Faceless, i enjoyed the whole album, but i couldn't stop thinking about the Faceless. 🤷
Alex I’ve been watching you for over a decade. And you never disappoint. Your a goddamn machine and deserve way more credit for the drummer you are.
Machine is literally the word I used to describe him, 3 hours after I was finally able to pull my jaw off the venue floor
My favourite drummer covering my favourite band. Day cannot be better!
Even as a drummer I didn’t appreciate the drums enough. Zenith is just one of those bands that a whole song hits you and you don’t think about the parts.
Thanks for this!
Didn't know that i need this drum cover, until now, totally nailed it!!
Sometimes I think Alex might really just be a machine lol
@@TheBadSpoon what if the next cover is "Lexicontagion"? It would be awesome
omg this cover saved my life, bless. didnt know I needed it, omg thank you
@@SirUncleCid Having a stroke there little buddy?
This cover was insanely good! The control with every hit, it really takes a lifetime to drum this speed with such precision. Seriously almost cried, not because i could never play this as clean and precise as he did, but it’s just so beautiful to see so much talent and years of devotion in less then 4 minutes. Great drumming dude! 👏🏼👏🏼
Of course you can play it this smooth. Its all comes to practice and dedication.
A piece like this deserves so much more recognition.
One of the most underrated drummers in metal! I'm out of breath just watching this. Bravo, Alex!
'The drums on the latest Zenith album are actually programmed.'
Thank you for putting the human touch over these riffs, as it should be.
You are phenomenal, but you already know that, so... Thank you, just thank you for doing this riff fest justice.
Yep although the original uploads from unique leader in 2022/21 of this track and the other track have the drummer on them but the 2023 album version is programmed
WHHHAAAAATTTTTT u keep doing you man. Amazing drummer, timing & thoughtfulness
Instant favorite song/drum cover. Like wow dude! I’ve been hooked on your videos for two years, keep them coming. You’re a legend. When my almost two year old son is crying and I can’t make him happy i put one of your drum videos on and he calms down and watches . Every time
You did this song justice 100% The recording is immaculate as much as your playing
This made me so happy. Just incredible drumming!
That is a really unique sound. As always I'm late to the game but I guess I'm here now. Have to check more of this band out. PS this is jazzy as hell, and the precision it would take to play this scares me. Not a chance in this world.
The slow syncopated section on the ride was just beautiful 🤌🏻
i was thinking the SAME THING
Just unbelievable
Coming from a punk background I had never come across Alex. Appreciation for next level drumming I definitely have though. So glad I stumbled upon this bloke! Can’t stop watching now!
For God's sake, is there anyone better than this guy? This is insanity... so clean, so precise. Absolutely crazy.
One of the best for sure. I say top 3
This album is sooooo insanely good. This has Plenatary duality written all over it 🤟🏼 old singer of the Faceless as well. Owwww yes baby 🤟🏼
and the bass player too!
@@DeFFicationISgolD nice, didn’t know that 🤟🏼
lets be honest, if you're in the tech death scene and you haven't played in the constantly rotating cast of The Faceless, what are you doing lol
@@lucasbrucas9632 😅
Dude, first time I heard this band all I could think was… “this reminds me of the Faceless..”
Amazing cover, amazing album.
Man, I have to give Justin credit. I didn’t know these drums were programmed and thought they were the creation of Matthew Paulazzo, so I was waiting forever for a proper drum cover of this song. Thanks for doing it justice! The precision is unreal!
The original version from 2021/22 was with him on drums but the version on the final album is programmed
@@sevenman9672aha! I knew there was a change… some of the parts from the original changed slightly. Back when the final album version came out I inquired if MP was still in the band (because I noticed he wasn’t in the band member credits) and they said something like “yes, but he’s super busy” so I always wondered what the deal was
+1 for more TZP covers . Part of me wonders why you're NOT touring and playing with TZP. Fantastic playing man thank you !
It's probably a money issue. I'm willing to bet that by staying a studio drummer, he can bring in more money and avoid having to tour.
This whole song sounds right off of Planetary Duality (yes I know members of that lineup are in TZP) but the section starting at 2:52 really sounds like an alternate take for the song Planetary Duality II
Truly amazing... Those are really gard to play
What I hear and see is truly impressive. I can see that you have dedicated countless hours to perfecting your craft, and as a musician, there is nothing more admirable than someone who strives for perfection through hard work and determination. Perfection may be subjective, but if it's based on effort and determination, it becomes non-abstract and unambiguous. In that sense, anyone who gives their all can achieve perfection. I can hear the perfection in your music!
Would love to see more songs from this album!
It's so cool to watch you play this. I love The Zenith Passage and I bloody love you as well. Great job as always, homie.
Bro your videos have been exploding my brain for more than half my life at this point. You never cease to amaze me. Ever.
Dude I thought you were their fucking drummer until I saw the comments talking about a cover!!? Bro mad props, I fucking love the way you play. Subscribed
Bro how many you watched now lol. This guy is a monster
Go peep the bland street bloom cover if you haven’t yet. Insane.
This is the most incredible thing I will see all month and it's Feb 7th
absolute madness.... a MASTER drummer !!!!
i'm looping this one for some days now
I always read the description, but was definitely reading for the gear details on how you switched from the closed to open hi-hat and back. Thanks for explaining and as always that was sick. Keep up the excellent work.
you're so great on what you do alex! damn
bro, i'm speechless
Absolutely nailed it.
Beautiful, really.
Huge fan of both ZP and Alex. Unreal clean power and precision.
Glad such a good drummer recognizes a masterpiece!
Cheer's to a life of long practice. Great performance.
Always a pleasure watching you Alex. So facinated to see ya rocking the french-finger technique with such power. One of the best to ever do it.
I love this track! You totally killed the drums!
Just fantastic! Brilliant arranging, this has everything! Wonderful flash, so many chops, so well chosen. So sick!
Oh damn this is so weird and heavy at the same time like damn !!!!
Incredible
One of the top 10 metal drummers of all time IMO! Awesome job Alex!
So sick, love this band/album. Flawless execution
Love to see you playing two kicks ❤ ...flawless performance as well. Keep it on!
Killer cover bro, and interesting backstory in the description. Tzp put out one of the best albums of the year for sure.
I wouldn't ever imagine Alex covering TZP; I was just listening to Synaptic Depravation. Awesome cover man, tight!
God man been following you since you played for the faceless. In fact we played together way back in the day lol God how freeing it must feel to be able to play like this. Definitely one of my top 3 drummers of ALL time. Keep killing it man.
Having read the entire video description, I'm just here to say that it would be insanely sick if you actually joined the band. You are without a doubt THE drummer for this gig, and not that anyone would need any proof, but this video just makes it all the more obvious. Impeccable playing as always.
legendary performance
This is sooo awesome, Alex!!!Love the guitars on this tune, and your drumming is so spot on, with dynamics to go as well!!
Tá louco... que monstro.
Ohh that bell brass snare
I saw an article about who would make a good replacement for Jay Weinberg in slipknot and you were on the list but i believe that you would be overqualified for the job. Joey was one of a kind and Jay is an amazing drummer but you sir are unmatched and would be dragged down by Slipknot. I am looking forward to the day i get to experience you play live which would be priceless.
Has a good day of practice, watches this at the end of the day = I should just quit playing.
Insane
I learn so much just from watching you slay the beat. Thank you
this is amazing, unreal job as always. been a fan, i think youre one of the best drummers of our time. really appreciate the background of the band, love the album. Gotta say, I like this version with your live drums more. Hi TZP, you are legends, album is incredible. Please continue writing music and bring us a show in Boston! - perhaps with this guy? :)
I remember the first time I heard their Cosmic Dissonance EP, my friends and I were all hooked from the very first track. I love those 'tiger growls' on Tombs of Trepidation. Fuckin sick cover, definitely AOTY
The swing at 1:50 is NUT
I didn't even need to watch it yet to give it the like. Amazing song, amazing drummer!
Alex "The Rudiment Reaper" Rüdinger! Amazing.
I agree, AOTY and now drum cover of the year. 🤙🏻
Pocket Lord... absolutely incredible 👏
never realized how much like Jordan you look like from the trip F collection haha
Bro.......so damn solid. Best video yet. Love watching these man!
this is so fuggin good man. I love TZP
I really liked that slow section 🤣
fantastic playing and I love that whole write up in the description! lol
Very challenging track 🔥🔥🔥 Bravo, Mr.Rudinger 👏👏👏
Now there's a tune I can jam to!
Saw them live in July earlier this year with Fallujah and they absolutely killed it
I was so needing this! You're a beast!
my man got big but still got it :))
Holy smokes!! That was some kick ass frickin precision
Alex, would love to see a breakdown of your kick pedal setup. I've been struggling with a bit of kick pedal slop with my Iron Cobra pedals since I purchased them. My current settings require a fair bit of effort to keep things in control, but you look like you're practically floating! If you have an existing video covering this, please feel free to link!
This sounds way better than the album.
Dude that was freakin' wild! You blow my mind with all these hectic covers, loving it!
Insano!
Insanely good!!!
This guy is a fuggin brain surgeon!
Been a huge fan since your Ordinance covers. Very good video, dude. 🫵🏼🤘🏼🥁
Love all your covers man
Było jedzone, Alex chyba przyjebał na masie 😉 cover oczywiscie klasa, koleś wymiata jak zwykle. Pozdro666
So tasty! It's like a treat for the ears!
Alex is your hero.
Absolutely excellent!
This is seriously just stupid good. I watched this thinking the whole time how ridiculous it was that somebody is actually that good lol.
❤❤❤
flat out insane. you are the best Rudi.
*Damn that was beautiful to witness. I love your symmetrical set up. You are a god tier metal drummer.*
OMG this is so frikkin SIIIICK!! Next-levl, Alex. 10/10 I feel like puking.
At 0:55 you can see Alex channeling to the master beings, you see this throughout the whole play through, as you can see it very clearly at 2:33!
Beautiful
Unreal playing and mix brutha!!!
Amazing work as always love this band!
Just amazing.