Yes sadly. They had their peak with Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon. Everything afterwards lacks something, especially the heavyness on the drums. All the following drummers - although they are actually renowned - make little impression compared to him.
i totally respect nick but i think tjodalf is were it is at, he had a reduced style and his blast just was the dimmu blast. Dimmu didnt know how respected he was
@@scottydu81 also the baldo was better than mustis for me,ok suiting, he had these beautiful fantasy synth vibe mustis tried to recreate in the clean vox parts. but failed
"90% of the drummers are doing the same thing" fuckin BINGO. You see all of these bands who go through multiple drummers and you can't even tell there was a member change. After Nick leaves a band, they never sound the same again. Like when Emperor did festivals with Faust instead of Trym and it sounded like an important ingredient was missing.
Signed. I’d have to say the same applies to Hellhammer. There are some more Drummers who really define the sound of the band like Kollias pe. but those bands doesn’t change drummers so often.
Many musicians travel to the USA on a tourist visa to work because the work permit is EXPENSIVE AS FUCK! Even the UK. The tourist visa is 80GBP and the work permit is 250GBP. So many bands will do the same for the UK. It's crazy!!!
I can't get over how sad he looks when talking about Cradle and Dimmu. He clearly worked his ass off for those records and it shows how proud he is of his work with those two bands.
It's why I had to chime in there about him saying anybody is replaceable. He clearly can't be replaced! The best CoF and Dimmu records have him playing the drums... not a coincidence!
Nick, there’s so many fans that noticed your talents in cradle way before dimmu and you seem way too humble to realise you were already a god before puritanical or death cult. I’m not sure if in hindsight these bands recognised this or not but man you can beat a skin and it’s just butter straight up. You are one of those people that can take a band from clubs to stadiums just on your knowledge, commitment and natural ability to produce something that not only works but blows minds over and over. I salute you for your morals and approach to music and the industry, you have been part of almost every one of my favourite albums in the last 30 years. Thank you for sharing with us and much love.
Man, I'd love to have a jam and a bong with Barker. I feel like the guy is wasting his years without a proper band to write and play good music with. Don't get me wrong, his work with LockUp, Twilight of the Gods and Ancient was great, but what I truly miss is the delicacy and tastefulness of his older work. Even in The Principle Of Evil Made Flesh there's this catchy-ness in his drumming that's so inspiring, despite not being the most technical or fast drumming out there (far from it)... But it just worked. His drums sounded MUSICAL above all else. Nick, get in touch with Anstis and fucking make some music together already! Or get in touch with me and I'll fly to England and play with you LOL
thats the problem with bands. if you don't have that luck to find a combo with the magic touch, you just can't help it. you can be the best fucking musician in the world, without a band you're just that. only exception is a guy that can write songs, is really god at it and has something to say that also resonates with people at the time of release. one in a million.
I got to know him a bit in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, when I was still living in the UK. He was like that then-just a very down-to-earth, humble guy. One thing I remember is how respectful he always was of other drummers.
Nic is my favourite metal drummer no one comes close.His speed, technique, creativity is what separates him from the rest.I've never had the pleasure to see Nick live but did get to meet him through a mutual friend.When I 1st heard the vempire e.p I said to myself this drumming is impossible and I need to drum this way although never getting close I practiced so much.Long live Mr Barker you are a drumming legend.
puritanical has beatiful triggered drums y missed triggered drum llike that and grand declartion, hope in puritanical they do not used real sound drums !
I never used to focus on drum parts when I listened to bands UNTIL I listened to Nick's drumming on Cradle albums in the 90s. He's been my favorite drummer since then! In my opinion every album he played on has been better because of him. Personality, atmosphere and feeling show through his drumming.Great guy to listen to speak as well, please do a part III 🤘🏻😈
Thank you for these interviews with Nick Barker. He's been my favorite drummer since I head him the first time on Cruelty when it came out, I remember buying the cross edition which I still have to this day :) and not to mention his performance on Puritanical, that album was a shock for any Dimmu fan. And then Defiance of Existence came out... we're all here because we know he is the best, simply put
I still love Dimmu, Cradle.........time moves on, Bands evolve and change.....like Eonion for example......and the new Filth......I really like both of them.
"yea i cant do the swivel or the heel toe" proceeds to do some of the fastest singles in metal history! THE HAMMER OF THE GODS NICHOLAS BARKER!🔥😈🔥😈🔥😈🔥😈🔥😈🔥😈
I watched/listened to the previous interview; very well done! SO weird about COF being cagey about tour costs.....paychecks etc. I saw an interview with Danny how he said he's just go in and get the music and do his part. It's interesting Shaw left recently as well, wonder if he was just bored or what? Mr Barker is truly an inspiration and just PURE talent! \m/ Respect to you both.
I also stopped listening after Nicks last album. Dimmu went really poor after Nick left. I met Nick in Birmingham XLs nightclub. He was really cool and massive respect to him
I've listened to the remixing of Puritanical and honestly... the drums seem even louder than on the original, so it's a must listen for Barker fans. Howeever there are some very strange choices in some places.
Nick (The Beast) Barker! Ahead of its time back in the 90s. Those 3 albums with COF are my all time metal albums. I wish he would’ve recorded Spiritual Black Dimensions with Dimmu! That would’ve been top 3 metal album for me all time. Always wished he and dani fixed watever happened and get back together with the COF old line up.
48:55 Shagrath actually did not like the mix of spiritual black dimensions either, Shagrath and Astennu went back into the studio to remix it and make it more "washy". According to Silenoz the rest of the band like the original master better, but that first master never got released.
Another Awesome interview. So many’s questions answered that I been wondering about for a very long time. It’s nice that Nick no longer feels like one big mystery. We just need a little drum solo video now for the cherry on the cake 🤗
I get the sense that he has not received enough recognition and attention that he deserves. While we all know what a legendary drummer he is, I kinda feel he lacks self-confidence sadly.
he is totally right about feel n groove i like listening to drummers like nick n todd suchermann etc and buzz off the creativeness not the drum olympics and try n incorporate that into the hc i play
Someone on the internet said Dimmu never fired Nick because he was the best drummer they ever had based on Galder interview. If you got another chance please ask Nick about it. Thank you, really enjoyed both of your videos with him 😀
Mich better than the last interview. You let him complete his thoughts and didn't interrupt so frequently. Too bad there are literally 22 advertising breaks in the video. Geez! A world record! Little yellow dashes across the whole stream!
1) There was a delay during both interviews so it's hard to manage that and this time I had a better understanding of how he speaks and was able to prepare. If you ever try to conduct an interview online, you'll run into the same problems and then you're going to realize really fast how hard it is to have a flowing conversation. 2) I have no control of the ads and how they are placed on TH-cam.
Wht an awesome guy! Living legend! Funny thing, I looked up a couple of the videos (Cradle and Dimmu) you guys were talking about and ALL LOVE for Nick! Rightfully so!
First album I bought was Principle..., then the local store had the coffin case version of Dusk...., then Vempire & Cruelty... Midian is something I'll put one once every few years and it's an Ok album. It this interview that caused this realisation, when Nick left is where my interest in CoF's stops. Vempire & (orig.) Dusk are still my faves sing the mid 90s. However, I prefer Dimmu's work 'until & including Enthrone... Great interviews! I'll be watching the Nile/Karl interview soon too.
Great Nick Barker Story...About 9 yrs ago Lock Up toured the US with Goatwhore...around Valentines Day was the set at the Al Rosa Villa in Columbus, Oh. It wasn’t very full venue, but possibly one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Long story short, about half way through Lock Up’s set someone in the crowd yells, “FASTER!”, to which Nick’s response was, “I Can’t!”. It was plenty fast and plenty awesome but hearing his voice come from behind the kit combined with that statement was hilarious! Cheers!!! 🍻
Love Nicks playing. He plays fast but he has taste behind the kit. Even in Dimmu you pick up little jazz hints on the cymbals, etc. I've taken a lot of my personal style from him. Metal doesn't have to lack groove or taste AND it can still be brutal.
I havve the same view on drummers today. Thanks god i was part of a local scene that was more consistend of people that really werent in just for the girls and the Cultural factor. We really were warriors, laughed at until we werent, standing and holding onto a seemingly dying art form. And i as a drummer feel very honored by nick to say that the ideas must be first and then the skill not only the latter. I really try to express myself also on thin ice, sometimes people would call me whiny when i do rock songs, and sometimes i hope they are affraid !(metal songs)
Awesome interview again, of my favorite drummer. I still haven't understood how to get in touch with him for session work though... We could've used him on our album currently being recorded, but I couldn't find any contact info for him at the time. Or now.
Awesome interview. Just for the record on the bpm question, the blast in For the World to Dictate our Death is at least 265 bpm so guaranteed he can do 270+ hahaha
As I understood it, it would basically depend on the band, the size of the project, it's difficulty, etc. Also would have to factor in studio time, etc., all those things. It's hard to quote a price like that without any real concrete details
🟢🟢 NICK IS CURRENTLY IN HOSPITAL WITH KIDNEY FAILURE. DONATE BELOW
▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ gofund.me/f8f4ee73
Dimmu hasn't been the same without Nick, Vortex, and Mustis...
No band ever recovers from losing Barker. Borgir losing Vortex and Mustis is big oof
big fax
Yes sadly. They had their peak with Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon. Everything afterwards lacks something, especially the heavyness on the drums. All the following drummers - although they are actually renowned - make little impression compared to him.
i totally respect nick but i think tjodalf is were it is at, he had a reduced style and his blast just was the dimmu blast. Dimmu didnt know how respected he was
@@scottydu81 also the baldo was better than mustis for me,ok suiting, he had these beautiful fantasy synth vibe mustis tried to recreate in the clean vox parts. but failed
One of the greatest drummers imo
Do nicko thinks to join a banda with vortex and mustis?
@@jeanmoreira3999 I wish :(
@@BlackMetalSchecter same here
@@jeanmoreira3999 That would be amazing
"90% of the drummers are doing the same thing" fuckin BINGO. You see all of these bands who go through multiple drummers and you can't even tell there was a member change. After Nick leaves a band, they never sound the same again. Like when Emperor did festivals with Faust instead of Trym and it sounded like an important ingredient was missing.
Signed. I’d have to say the same applies to Hellhammer. There are some more Drummers who really define the sound of the band like Kollias pe. but those bands doesn’t change drummers so often.
Well said👍
Nicholas is the other world!!!!.... very talented guy.... long life mr Barker🤘🤘
You both should do a monthly episode together in the channel. So entertaining to hear you guys.
Many musicians travel to the USA on a tourist visa to work because the work permit is EXPENSIVE AS FUCK! Even the UK. The tourist visa is 80GBP and the work permit is 250GBP. So many bands will do the same for the UK. It's crazy!!!
You talking abut Tier 5 CoS for the UK?
I can't get over how sad he looks when talking about Cradle and Dimmu. He clearly worked his ass off for those records and it shows how proud he is of his work with those two bands.
It's why I had to chime in there about him saying anybody is replaceable. He clearly can't be replaced! The best CoF and Dimmu records have him playing the drums... not a coincidence!
@@ChernobylAudio666 hellhammer was a good repacement in dimmu though
@@blackmetalerik962 Hellhammer was great but he isn't Nick. You know a Nick Barker fill when you hear it.
@@Mrvegas6666 agreed. Hellhammer's playing is more mechanical. Nick's playing has more dynamic.
For both cradle and Dimmu the albums he was on was their peak. IMO they’ll never be reached again or topped by those bands
Nick, there’s so many fans that noticed your talents in cradle way before dimmu and you seem way too humble to realise you were already a god before puritanical or death cult. I’m not sure if in hindsight these bands recognised this or not but man you can beat a skin and it’s just butter straight up. You are one of those people that can take a band from clubs to stadiums just on your knowledge, commitment and natural ability to produce something that not only works but blows minds over and over. I salute you for your morals and approach to music and the industry, you have been part of almost every one of my favourite albums in the last 30 years. Thank you for sharing with us and much love.
Awesome to see a 2nd interview, the man is an absolute legend
Man, I'd love to have a jam and a bong with Barker. I feel like the guy is wasting his years without a proper band to write and play good music with. Don't get me wrong, his work with LockUp, Twilight of the Gods and Ancient was great, but what I truly miss is the delicacy and tastefulness of his older work. Even in The Principle Of Evil Made Flesh there's this catchy-ness in his drumming that's so inspiring, despite not being the most technical or fast drumming out there (far from it)... But it just worked. His drums sounded MUSICAL above all else.
Nick, get in touch with Anstis and fucking make some music together already! Or get in touch with me and I'll fly to England and play with you LOL
thats the problem with bands. if you don't have that luck to find a combo with the magic touch, you just can't help it. you can be the best fucking musician in the world, without a band you're just that. only exception is a guy that can write songs, is really god at it and has something to say that also resonates with people at the time of release. one in a million.
One of the Best drummers of all time 🌹🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
He's such a great guy. Also very humble. Not only is he a phenomenal drummer, but he seems like a dude I'd like to hang out with!
Until he throws an axe at you ha!
I got to know him a bit in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, when I was still living in the UK. He was like that then-just a very down-to-earth, humble guy. One thing I remember is how respectful he always was of other drummers.
Awesome interview!
Damn, how I like Nick! :)
Love from Brazil! \,,|
I wrote on the first interview and I write here as well: Nick is a legend \m/
Nic is my favourite metal drummer no one comes close.His speed, technique, creativity is what separates him from the rest.I've never had the pleasure to see Nick live but did get to meet him through a mutual friend.When I 1st heard the vempire e.p I said to myself this drumming is impossible and I need to drum this way although never getting close I practiced so much.Long live Mr Barker you are a drumming legend.
Nick's drumming legendary, thank you for video!
puritanical has beatiful triggered drums y missed triggered drum llike that and grand declartion, hope in puritanical they do not used real sound drums !
Need a new Old mans Child album with Nick on the drums! 💪
Nicholas is such a nice human to be around. Was on tour with him supporting Saxon with Hell in England in (2016/17 I guess). Cheers to him
who the fuck actually wants his drums to be clicky?
Would love to see him return a band at his skill level! He needs the spotlight - he’s too darn good
he is done with recordings for the new album of Shining (Niklas Kvarforth)
@@GoreruptedAny idea of when it will be released? I have checked recently and haven’t found anything.
I never used to focus on drum parts when I listened to bands UNTIL I listened to Nick's drumming on Cradle albums in the 90s. He's been my favorite drummer since then! In my opinion every album he played on has been better because of him. Personality, atmosphere and feeling show through his drumming.Great guy to listen to speak as well, please do a part III 🤘🏻😈
Again thank you very much for this ace interview from Sir Nick.
I Love this Man, so Authentic. Pure Interview.
Thank you for these interviews with Nick Barker. He's been my favorite drummer since I head him the first time on Cruelty when it came out, I remember buying the cross edition which I still have to this day :) and not to mention his performance on Puritanical, that album was a shock for any Dimmu fan. And then Defiance of Existence came out... we're all here because we know he is the best, simply put
I still love Dimmu, Cradle.........time moves on, Bands evolve and change.....like Eonion for example......and the new Filth......I really like both of them.
"yea i cant do the swivel or the heel toe" proceeds to do some of the fastest singles in metal history! THE HAMMER OF THE GODS NICHOLAS BARKER!🔥😈🔥😈🔥😈🔥😈🔥😈🔥😈
One of the best interviews I ever seen to a musician. Greetings to you and Nick from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I'm so glad you're doing these interviews! Thank you Nick!!!! The GOAT of metal drumming
I watched/listened to the previous interview; very well done! SO weird about COF being cagey about tour costs.....paychecks etc. I saw an interview with Danny how he said he's just go in and get the music and do his part. It's interesting Shaw left recently as well, wonder if he was just bored or what?
Mr Barker is truly an inspiration and just PURE talent! \m/
Respect to you both.
A few amazing...fast drummers in bands I like: Mors Principium Est, Summoning the Lich, Carach Angren.
I also stopped listening after Nicks last album. Dimmu went really poor after Nick left. I met Nick in Birmingham XLs nightclub. He was really cool and massive respect to him
I've listened to the remixing of Puritanical and honestly... the drums seem even louder than on the original, so it's a must listen for Barker fans. Howeever there are some very strange choices in some places.
Thank you for asking about Gorgoroth! His drumming at Wacken is some of the best I’ve ever heard.
Just curious, why was Nick let go from Dimmu?And, I can't believe they are going to remix their best album. Leave it alone.
Nick (The Beast) Barker! Ahead of its time back in the 90s. Those 3 albums with COF are my all time metal albums. I wish he would’ve recorded Spiritual Black Dimensions with Dimmu! That would’ve been top 3 metal album for me all time. Always wished he and dani fixed watever happened and get back together with the COF old line up.
How much did cradle suffer without Nick. Sure there was a couple of decent albums but the heart had been ripped out
48:55 Shagrath actually did not like the mix of spiritual black dimensions either, Shagrath and Astennu went back into the studio to remix it and make it more "washy". According to Silenoz the rest of the band like the original master better, but that first master never got released.
Can you possibly interview Galder from Old Man's Child and Dimmu?
This man has given my ears so much pleasure for decades.
Queen of Winter Throned is my all-time favourite drumming performance from any genre.
Another Awesome interview. So many’s questions answered that I been wondering about for a very long time. It’s nice that Nick no longer feels like one big mystery. We just need a little drum solo video now for the cherry on the cake 🤗
Everyone knows the Dimmu albums Nick played on were the best and always will be!
I get the sense that he has not received enough recognition and attention that he deserves. While we all know what a legendary drummer he is, I kinda feel he lacks self-confidence sadly.
RIP Stuart \m/
Goddamn Nick u and Stewart mean so bloody much to me. I really hope things get better soon brother 🤘
Nicholas and travis should have a barker collab or drummer off :)
Yeah nick could use Travis as a drum throne
bro this dude would be even faaster if he used vic firth 7a... bros a fucking animal and amazing human
I love your work
he is totally right about feel n groove i like listening to drummers like nick n todd suchermann etc and buzz off the creativeness not the drum olympics and try n incorporate that into the hc i play
Someone on the internet said Dimmu never fired Nick because he was the best drummer they ever had based on Galder interview. If you got another chance please ask Nick about it. Thank you, really enjoyed both of your videos with him 😀
He was fired. Decibel Mag had an article about the making of Death Cult Armaggedon. All members were interviewed; him & Mustis were both fired
Great skill full player is Nick, seems a nice bloke also , these a great interview btw, great content
Mich better than the last interview. You let him complete his thoughts and didn't interrupt so frequently. Too bad there are literally 22 advertising breaks in the video. Geez! A world record! Little yellow dashes across the whole stream!
1) There was a delay during both interviews so it's hard to manage that and this time I had a better understanding of how he speaks and was able to prepare. If you ever try to conduct an interview online, you'll run into the same problems and then you're going to realize really fast how hard it is to have a flowing conversation.
2) I have no control of the ads and how they are placed on TH-cam.
Nick is a great Man...long life for the master of drums..🤘
He is a lovley teddy bear and the greatest metal drummer on earth
Wht an awesome guy! Living legend! Funny thing, I looked up a couple of the videos (Cradle and Dimmu) you guys were talking about and ALL LOVE for Nick! Rightfully so!
Very cool to watch and get insight from the man himself. For years you couldnt find anything about him on the internet.
Este es uno de los mejores videos en Internet.
Gracias!
Thanks for a great Q & A with this legend.
My idol my favorite drummer all the time... 🤘🤘
First album I bought was Principle..., then the local store had the coffin case version of Dusk...., then Vempire & Cruelty... Midian is something I'll put one once every few years and it's an Ok album. It this interview that caused this realisation, when Nick left is where my interest in CoF's stops. Vempire & (orig.) Dusk are still my faves sing the mid 90s. However, I prefer Dimmu's work 'until & including Enthrone...
Great interviews!
I'll be watching the Nile/Karl interview soon too.
remastered but should have let mike exeter do it
Great Nick Barker Story...About 9 yrs ago Lock Up toured the US with Goatwhore...around Valentines Day was the set at the Al Rosa Villa in Columbus, Oh. It wasn’t very full venue, but possibly one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Long story short, about half way through Lock Up’s set someone in the crowd yells, “FASTER!”, to which Nick’s response was, “I Can’t!”. It was plenty fast and plenty awesome but hearing his voice come from behind the kit combined with that statement was hilarious! Cheers!!! 🍻
THE LEGEND BARKER🤟🤟🤟🤟 Amazing series with nick !👏👏👏👏👏
I'm always surprised Fotis Bernado doesn't get more recognition. He's a very dynamic drummer. Nice varied.
Love Nicks playing. He plays fast but he has taste behind the kit. Even in Dimmu you pick up little jazz hints on the cymbals, etc. I've taken a lot of my personal style from him. Metal doesn't have to lack groove or taste AND it can still be brutal.
Awesome drummer 🤟🏼🤘🏻🤘🏻
I havve the same view on drummers today. Thanks god i was part of a local scene that was more consistend of people that really werent in just for the girls and the Cultural factor. We really were warriors, laughed at until we werent, standing and holding onto a seemingly dying art form. And i as a drummer feel very honored by nick to say that the ideas must be first and then the skill not only the latter. I really try to express myself also on thin ice, sometimes people would call me whiny when i do rock songs, and sometimes i hope they are affraid !(metal songs)
Awesome interview again, of my favorite drummer. I still haven't understood how to get in touch with him for session work though... We could've used him on our album currently being recorded, but I couldn't find any contact info for him at the time. Or now.
I'd love to have some whiskey and a few beers with Nick and talk just about stuff. He's my favourite musician ever!
If you do a 3rd one, I'd like to ask him a question about ancient. Will there be any future work with them?
Legend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome interview. Just for the record on the bpm question, the blast in For the World to Dictate our Death is at least 265 bpm so guaranteed he can do 270+ hahaha
Love nicks work in gorgoroth
One of the greatest and most underrated drummers of all time
\m/ \m/
Not underrated at all
I have the same exact ride because of this monster. Best drummer ever to hold sticks on the heavy metal genre.
them ads though
Someone asked about his first band called Monolith?
love you
hey dudes. i'm not good in english so please explain to me - why did he left cradle? what was the real reason? thanx!
Lack of transparency of what was happening in the band, especially with payments and expenses.
@@ChernobylAudio666 it means that Dani was keeping everyone's money?
He is a legend ... I hope I have the privilege of seeing him live playing again soon...thanks for this interview Man🤘🤘🤘
thanks for asking my question mate much appreciated
where the fuck did you get that quake shirt
Haha! Bethesda EU store. Quake is life!
If it’s faster than Lock Up than it dos t matter...hahaha
He didn't answer the question about his fee. A lot of people would like to know that, at least the general band width.
As I understood it, it would basically depend on the band, the size of the project, it's difficulty, etc. Also would have to factor in studio time, etc., all those things. It's hard to quote a price like that without any real concrete details
tell him to get a fishing rod and do abit great stress relief
Hey its Nick again, fukin brilliant!
Thank you so much for this interview !
Drums with Axes, please!
The best Metal drummer!
nick is the best
Ooooh Yurrrr
Great vid. But got 20 ads that sadly ruined the flow.
TH-cam for the win
I know they're a pain in the arse.
Нику привет из Курска!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Мы тут обсуждаем сколько он занимается в день)))))
Привет из России)
Awesome interview once again.
That quake shirt is sick!
Quake is life!