@dio4912 That's exactly why it matters. The "most" talented isn't always the best fit when you have to think about who will gel the best and keep the business running.
Kevin has a few other insanely good audition videos, he's even more relaxed than Spencer while playing your songs, there's no doubt he's the right choice to replace him. Kevin would also bring amazing creativity to future albums (his work with Benighted shows).
@@stillwelltjz6798 Just watched John's audition. To say he "blows him away" is probably one of the dumbest statements you could make lmao... John's audition is sloppy. He's a good drummer but not on Kevin's level.
@@Archspiremetal Just curious, what did he study, and did he finish? I hope for his sake he wasn't finishing studies while in the band? He'd have no time lmao.
After spending hours listening to all the audition videos i could find (yes i have no life) i found out i was already listening to Greg A Smith in his band Art Of Attrition. His talent and proximity to you would make him an ideal band member, he already has experience writing, and his dedication to the genre is already established. Oh, and we need new music please!
Kevin, Souza and Greg is my choice. But to compare with Spencer is hard. Technically I think they are all capable of doing a good job. But Spencer was extremely creative and I have no idea how creative the other guys are or if they got the same humor as you guys. I think that should count just as much for the choice. Do you want a drummer who can contribute to to your creative music compositions or just a machine on the drums.
Same for me - I think the only way they'll be able to decide is by meeting Souza and Greg as well, maybe even seeing how well the three of them gel together, like in a practice session
Kevin is insanely creative, just listen to Benighted's last couple of albums. Yet, as much as I prefer him over the other candidates, I think his biggest obstacle would be the sense of humor. He doesn't strike me as one who enjoys toilet humor and copious amounts of mid-set banter
Greg is an awesome dude, and easily the best drummer I know. He creative AF. I don't know Kevin or Souza but I know Greg would be an amazing fit with da boys.
Dean cracks me up because he drinks Bubly so much it almost seems like a sponsored thing, but I've only heard him say bad things about the taste, or had Bubly blamed for uncontrollable couch farts
I mean, yeah, Kevin is for sure the best drummer to audition..... but let's be practical, he's on the Metal Archives as having 6-7 current bands. With as active as Archspire is, I just don't think I'd want someone who was balancing that much work. Archspire deserves a drummer who is at least mostly dedicated to the band.
Greg Smith would definately be my choice, no one is as good as Kevin Paradis technically, but in my opinion he just has the proper feel and the vibe for the band, he's also Canadian (I believe) so logistics wouldn't be quite as much of an issue probably
Pretending not to know Kevin while wearing a Benighted beanie has to be a sign. The guy they talked down the most, while they know exactly what he is like after touring with him last year
Omg someone with a brain. He lives in Canada, will fully commit to thr band, and is an amazing drummer. Plus he looks the part. Kevin has another band, why would he just drop everything for archspire? Trying to juggle your drummer between two bands will get in the way
Flo is awesome, been following him for a long time. Kevin crushed it. Both should be contenders. Not at all saying the rest were bad!! Just that to me those two stood out the most.
MuesliX is the nu-metal version of horse-feed. It's right up there on the shelf next to Static-X. As a side benefit, it's great for mue-ing. Really adds a hard edge to your jawline.
@worhed3722 Bramble Blast is the level name I think? The song is called Stickerbrush Symphony. Yeah it's good, though I prefered the DKC 1 & 3 soundtracks. Bonus rooms Songs are sooo fun hahaha.
Man I wish I was still alive to see them react to my video... I'm sure they'd focus on my playing and not my footwear (they're the bayaband clogs btw) :) On a serious note tho: thank you so much for this! I originally uploaded that cover after my band had the great honor to open for you guys in Bochum last year and to now see you guys watch it is something I never expected! Lots of love and respect and I hope you find someone soon🫶🏻
I'll be completely honest, I've been subscribed to Dean's youtube channel for like 5 years and only learned about Archspire, since you guys started looking for a new drummer 😂 Kevin Paradis has the right amount of hair for the job and I guess his skills are up to par, too.
At 11:07 that thumbnail with the orange border and guy playing the light brown strandberg under “Mix - Heavy Metal” is my video lol covered Remote Tumour Seeker but slow
Yeah, I also loved how they pretend to not know who he is while wearing a Benighted beanie and completely glossing over his video. Even saying the song sucks LOL! I've never cared for this band's music much, but they're fucking hilarious.
Just remember to Kevin P and John long strength etc can offer more then just great playing. They tour. They know the biz and the right people. This is way more valuable than playing in this industry. Also they seems like a chill dudes. John I have met before after a gig we played with origin and the guy is cool as a coolcumber
Kevin Paradis is an absolute beast of a drummer. He probably has the fastest feet on the planet. And even though I'm not really into playing blast beats as a drummer, his 50 Shades of Blast Beats video opened me up to using them more often
I just learned about this shit and am now bummed I didn’t get to see you guys in PDX (mom died). Y'all hopefully get John Longstreth and another 2+ albums, rip Spencemeister
As wildly entertaining as these video’s have been, it’d be really dope to see people make an original 2 or so minute drum audition part and then ya’ll make a song out of one you like/vibe with the most 👀 then oli can stop “eating so many hotdogs” lmao
Getting an 8 year old drummer will definitely up your IQ points for sure 🤘🏼
I think your comment will be chosen as their favorite mean comment, ngl😂
brutal 💀
Lmfao
Idk, a toddler would be a better fit hair wise.
xd
I hope you never find a drummer and this shit continues a a lifetime series
Don't joke about this😟😩😫
🤣
and the intro for the show should be beavis and butt-head style guys watching random stuff on youtube and laughing huh huh huh huh
Ahaha lol
Oli's been bald for so long he forgot how hair works
I THOUGHT THE SAME THING
Dude, Kevin is the right choice. No doubt about it.
but does he actually fit in with these guys? that's an important question, I mean they seem to be quite a particular bunch
@@king-manu2758 true, not bald enough
@@king-manu2758 Canadians have a higher tolerance for the French degens.
@@king-manu2758 it doesnt matter when you have a business to run. Having a professional band is a business.
@dio4912 That's exactly why it matters. The "most" talented isn't always the best fit when you have to think about who will gel the best and keep the business running.
Kevin Paradis is the obv choice
Too bussy
Wildy Souza 🔥
Why not John Longstreth?
Greg A Smith>>>
@@Alexdrummer09 because John is overqualified
Kevin is hands down the guy. He is an absolute monster!
Wildy Souza
too busy
No
LETSGOOOO lmaooo glad i gave yall a laugh! sorry about the excessive shakiness lmao.
also KEVIN PARADIS KEVIN PARADIS
Ayyyyyyyy
@ im shook bruv 😂😭
You’re an absolute legend
alr kevin paradis fr
Is that CB Kit still playable?😅
Yes, there was a Donkey Kong Country interlude and it was taken seriously.
As it should!
Not just any interlude… Aquatic Ambience is legendary! I love Dean even more now for bringing that up!
@@motopolak check out this live cover of Aquatic Ambience th-cam.com/video/10n38Da7YwE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BgODib4Rf_hFHb0l
That's easily the GOAT for video game music. I fuckin' listen to that one a lot myself.
Kevin gets my vote
Kevin all the way! Easy choice from all of the ones i've seen.
Have you seen Greg A Smith?
kevin is your man. all 3 of his video auditions are bang on
Lol they know who Kevin is 😂. Oli literally did a guest spot for Benighted
They toured w Benighted before
Oli is literally wearing a Benighted beanie too
@@SwolePapi15 lol I guarantee that's the easter egg, these guys know exactly what they're doing 🤣
@@Jeffmetal42 In the last video the tour poster with Benighted is on the wall behind them lmfao
Ya they trollin w these
Kevin Paradis is the right choice!!
No!!!!!!!
Kevin has a few other insanely good audition videos, he's even more relaxed than Spencer while playing your songs, there's no doubt he's the right choice to replace him. Kevin would also bring amazing creativity to future albums (his work with Benighted shows).
His footwork around 1 min of AUM blew my mind. Also his work in Serocs is godly.
And his work with Sutrah, Serocs & Construct of Lethe (All worth your listening time)
@@Wargutz666 wtf I didn't know he was in Sutrah and Serocs??? Fuck it go ahead an hire him.
We vote for Kevin.
Speak for yourself. John longstretch blows him away. Idk if he's auditioned but Kevin Talley is better as well
@@stillwelltjz6798 Just watched John's audition. To say he "blows him away" is probably one of the dumbest statements you could make lmao... John's audition is sloppy. He's a good drummer but not on Kevin's level.
Na, Greg Smith is a much better choice
Greg Smith is much better and a better fit
@@MrDrummerWolf Who's "we"?
Is Jared the only one who turned up for the class where they teach you how to spell and pronounce words? This is hilarious :)
He's the only one that went to university, and he never lets us forget about it.
@@Archspiremetal Just curious, what did he study, and did he finish? I hope for his sake he wasn't finishing studies while in the band? He'd have no time lmao.
After spending hours listening to all the audition videos i could find (yes i have no life) i found out i was already listening to Greg A Smith in his band Art Of Attrition. His talent and proximity to you would make him an ideal band member, he already has experience writing, and his dedication to the genre is already established. Oh, and we need new music please!
Oli, pretending he's discovering Kevin Paradis with a Benighted beanie, hahaha.
Just get Nyango Star and be done with it
Seconded
Agreed🤌🏼
Hell yeah
I back this.
Yeah
I love you guys just bullshitting and watching vids. 😂 This should be a regular thing.
Kevin, Souza and Greg is my choice. But to compare with Spencer is hard. Technically I think they are all capable of doing a good job. But Spencer was extremely creative and I have no idea how creative the other guys are or if they got the same humor as you guys. I think that should count just as much for the choice. Do you want a drummer who can contribute to to your creative music compositions or just a machine on the drums.
Same for me - I think the only way they'll be able to decide is by meeting Souza and Greg as well, maybe even seeing how well the three of them gel together, like in a practice session
John easily fits that criteria but as someone else said, he's pretty overqualified.
Kevin is insanely creative, just listen to Benighted's last couple of albums. Yet, as much as I prefer him over the other candidates, I think his biggest obstacle would be the sense of humor. He doesn't strike me as one who enjoys toilet humor and copious amounts of mid-set banter
Greg is an awesome dude, and easily the best drummer I know. He creative AF. I don't know Kevin or Souza but I know Greg would be an amazing fit with da boys.
Dean cracks me up because he drinks Bubly so much it almost seems like a sponsored thing, but I've only heard him say bad things about the taste, or had Bubly blamed for uncontrollable couch farts
never thought I'd see lildeucedeuce himself on a random archspire video I clicked on lmao
Oli is wearing a Benighted hat, Kevin new drummer confirmed.
He also is featured on one of the songs on Benighted's new album....I think the hat was his payment 😁
You´re doing everything except something about looking for a new drummer.
Love that
KEVIN PARADIS is the right choice guys !
I can't believe how many sick drummers you guys just killed
Wildy Souza is on the league of his own 🔥
Isn't that a Women's baseball team? 🤔
@Keith_from_LBC I dunno. Imho, baseball is like a women's sport anyway 😁
The dude is mid at best. Get over yourself
@@jeramy576 okay 😁 I suppose you have someone else in mind 😅
@@jeramy576 sure bud
Tour with all drummers, one for each song.
Just use a local drummer wherever you go but don't give them the material until the show day 😂
1st vid had a Benighted tour poster, 2nd vid has a Benighted beanie. Kevin is 100% in. Also, Dean, loved the I Think You Should Leave reference.
timestamps?
Kevin was sick as fuck when I saw him with Ne Obliviscaris
Kevin would be perfect
I mean, yeah, Kevin is for sure the best drummer to audition..... but let's be practical, he's on the Metal Archives as having 6-7 current bands. With as active as Archspire is, I just don't think I'd want someone who was balancing that much work. Archspire deserves a drummer who is at least mostly dedicated to the band.
He's doing a lot of studio work but he's only in one active band (Benighted)
Greg Smith would definately be my choice, no one is as good as Kevin Paradis technically, but in my opinion he just has the proper feel and the vibe for the band, he's also Canadian (I believe) so logistics wouldn't be quite as much of an issue probably
kevin is a beast. Greg auditons are bang on and yes he canadian. from alberta. them two are my choices for archspire
Kevin is the right choice! Plus, you're already wearing benighted merch! Score!
Pretending not to know Kevin while wearing a Benighted beanie has to be a sign. The guy they talked down the most, while they know exactly what he is like after touring with him last year
Thanks for checking out the 3yo video!!⚰
Greg Smith. I understand kevin is great but greg is your man. Period. He just is.
Kevin Paradis is amazing obviously, I still think it should be Greg Smith
Omg someone with a brain. He lives in Canada, will fully commit to thr band, and is an amazing drummer. Plus he looks the part. Kevin has another band, why would he just drop everything for archspire? Trying to juggle your drummer between two bands will get in the way
Same!
Also, they wanted someone bulky
Keep making videos like this, it's a winning formula! Archspire reacts...
Kevin Paradis is the perfect choice!
The subtle I Think You Should Leave reference @ 03:35 , ITS PUSHED BACK
Child displaying unfathomable natural talent
Dean: farting
😂😂😂😂😂
Kevin is the dude
KEVIN. period. DO IT!!!
Dean making an "I Think You Should Leave" reference is so on brand.
Yeaahh, Kevin is awesome!!!😁
Flo is awesome, been following him for a long time.
Kevin crushed it.
Both should be contenders.
Not at all saying the rest were bad!! Just that to me those two stood out the most.
You guys are awesome and hilarious, good luck on your search❤!
Widely Souza is the man, his A.U.M video is very good... And thank you for creating Drone corpse aviator, made me like more some of your other songs
MuesliX is the nu-metal version of horse-feed. It's right up there on the shelf next to Static-X. As a side benefit, it's great for mue-ing. Really adds a hard edge to your jawline.
did you just diss static my guy?
Aquatic Ambiance!
I often listen to DK Country soundtracks, and people think I'm weird...
Bramble blast or nothing bortherrr
@worhed3722 Bramble Blast is the level name I think? The song is called Stickerbrush Symphony. Yeah it's good, though I prefered the DKC 1 & 3 soundtracks. Bonus rooms Songs are sooo fun hahaha.
@@SimOmega47 bramble blast or nothing borrrttherrrrr
Screw em i listen to stickerbrush symphony and whatever song is on the level kastle krush
I’m willing to bet that Kevin was chosen before these videos but I’m glad we got these videos!
Love the interlude for Aquatic Ambience from the DKC soundtrack. fuck yeah
Ya gotta go with Greg A. Smith, guys.
Man I wish I was still alive to see them react to my video...
I'm sure they'd focus on my playing and not my footwear (they're the bayaband clogs btw) :)
On a serious note tho: thank you so much for this! I originally uploaded that cover after my band had the great honor to open for you guys in Bochum last year and to now see you guys watch it is something I never expected!
Lots of love and respect and I hope you find someone soon🫶🏻
Kevin Paradis, no doubt. ❤
Philipp Thielen is also a beast, check out his band Unhallowed Deliverance
Thank you so much🫶🏻
No one has ever understood what the f I was talking about when I raved about the underwater Donkey Kong song. You are the first! amazing music.
Kevin is the right choice. Spencers super skill was being relaxed while playing this shit. you need this!
This content is so good and even if you've found your drummer just keep this series going lol. I like the commentary.
Curious why Spencer isn't involved with selecting the replacement drummer.
He'd be the guy to know how good the candidates really are.
i guess this is all just a marketing stunt
Oli was wearing a Benighted beanie at the beginning, they're trolling us, and I love it. Congrats Kev!
the bell tolling sound effect gets me good. may they rest 🙏
Kevin Paradis is a machine
get kevin already for godsake
I might be the only one in the world torn between Longstreth and Paradis?
John next please 🙏🏼
I'll be completely honest, I've been subscribed to Dean's youtube channel for like 5 years and only learned about Archspire, since you guys started looking for a new drummer 😂 Kevin Paradis has the right amount of hair for the job and I guess his skills are up to par, too.
Donkey King Country soundtrack goes hard. Not sarcastic at all, it's good.
At 11:07 that thumbnail with the orange border and guy playing the light brown strandberg under “Mix - Heavy Metal” is my video lol covered Remote Tumour Seeker but slow
3:48 The punishment that kick trigger is enduring for our listening pleasure and entertainment must not go unacknowledged lmao
Thank you haha
Kevin Paradis really shined through on this one, so it shall be so it twas written, bois.
Yeah, I also loved how they pretend to not know who he is while wearing a Benighted beanie and completely glossing over his video. Even saying the song sucks LOL! I've never cared for this band's music much, but they're fucking hilarious.
Archspire makes the best metal youtube tomfoolery content.
Just remember to Kevin P and John long strength etc can offer more then just great playing. They tour. They know the biz and the right people. This is way more valuable than playing in this industry. Also they seems like a chill dudes. John I have met before after a gig we played with origin and the guy is cool as a coolcumber
Kevin Paradis is an absolute beast of a drummer. He probably has the fastest feet on the planet. And even though I'm not really into playing blast beats as a drummer, his 50 Shades of Blast Beats video opened me up to using them more often
I love these drum watching videos.
I could watch you guys do this every week 😆
RIP to all of these drummers. I bet they spontaneously combusted after the last note was played.
Almost spat my coffee out at the "take a shit and watch some donkey kong" part 😂
loved the dk part, I also do listen to it much more than I'd love to admit XD
In regards to how an e-kit plays:
Mesh heads are easier to blast on, but cymbals are harder.
So, in essence; it's the same, just opposite.
I know it, we know it, You know it. It's Kevin !
JE SUIS LE KEVON
Those pink ACD Darwin FTW pedals. 💜
So in love with them! I'm a big purple fan (I even bought a purple acoustic kit recently) haha💜
I remember seeing Kevin Paradis’ video on Reddit and was blown away
The pushback hair comment was funny. ITYSL
Loving these vids!
John Longstreth put out a drum vid too 👀
Loving the muesli/muslix conversation
These episodes are gold.
I just learned about this shit and am now bummed I didn’t get to see you guys in PDX (mom died). Y'all hopefully get John Longstreth and another 2+ albums, rip Spencemeister
That Kevin guy felt fukkin sharp.
Also the hotdogs analogy I'll bring with me
Completely forgot about Aquatic Ambience!!! What a tune!! Amazing, thanks guys! Oh and yeah, Kevin P all day long!!!
Kevin wouldn't just fill the shoes, he would push the band to new levels. Kevin gets my vote.
Greg Smith.
Kevin and john longstreth deserves a mention
Been saying it since Kevin posted, he’s the pick
Just pick Kevin, he's already French and we have Quebec ... he'll feel right @ home 🙃
Holy shit that Kevin guy is insane
Kevin is your guy. I hope he gets the gig, he deserves it.
As wildly entertaining as these video’s have been, it’d be really dope to see people make an original 2 or so minute drum audition part and then ya’ll make a song out of one you like/vibe with the most 👀 then oli can stop “eating so many hotdogs” lmao
I insist that people should play things from All Shall Align and Lucid Collective
Me too but I know they won't
Did not expect the Donkey Kong Country interlude there, very nice 👍
lol the donkey kong country part, no joke I listen to that all the time. Its soooooo good, crazy nostalgic