I'm a guitarist in transition to drummer and I can't believe I just got a lesson from Matt Thompson on this ICONIC fill. THANK YOU!!! You rock.

One of the most bad ass drum intros ever.

explains and shows how he interprets Micky Dee's iconic drum into, jams for a bit and then HITS US WITH SOMETHING JAW DROPPING!!!

That ladies and gentlemen is why Matt is so good and is considered an elite musician; he challenges himself and then practices it until it’s perfect. Unfortunately I didn’t do it that way and fell hard on my face. Drummers.... practice, practice, practice, it will pay off!!!!!

I love those dirty sounding China boys or whatever they are! (I play guitar and keys, not so much a drummer lol)

Matt, you are by far one of the best drummers out there.. definitely one of my favorites man.. i love watching you play.. ive watched the live video of king in philly pa. A million times And i literally just watch what youre doing the whole show.. lol.. you're amazing bro.. 🤘🤘

I've always wondered about those rolls myself....

Thanks for sharing! 🤟😎🤘 ....and you are one wicked awesome drummer, my friend. Seriously! Thanks again. 👊

Matt's a BADASS!!!

Excellent Matt can't wait to hear your future work on The institute !

Gran baterista ...tuve la oportunidad de verte en Chile con King Diamond en SGL... Estuviste sólido...Saludos desde Chile.

Excellent video man! Much appreciated

My mobile ringtone ...

Matt you are a phenomenal drummer!..... I love watching you play man!!!

I grew up with y'alls music since I was a boy, man the memories. You're a spectacular drummer, great musicality and tonality from the drums that's snare specially had that staccato POP, great man !

WOW you're the BEST

HI Matt. Nice to see you putting up some vids. I also like the drumcam videos at your gigs, very inspiring! I met you in Montreal last year when you guys were in town. I hope I didn't squeeze your hand too hard! LoL I hope you guys will still be doing meet and greets in the future! As Kim says "STAY HEAVY" ! 🤘

Great!!

Fantastic job Matt!

LEGEND

Dude you slay !!!! Next tour I'm gonna see you at least twice !!! 🤙🤙🤟🤟

Thanks Matt! Keep it coming! Every bit from pros like you help out little guys like me, and I really appreciate it! Saw the show in Worchester MA about a month ago, and it was fuckin awesome!

Your super awesome on drums king is so lucky to play with him king diamond is one of my favorite bands

Unos de mis bateristas favoritos exito.

Great video my friend! Well explained and great performance! Mikkey dee was one of my favorites back in 90's. So good to know that he's replacement is keeping that level! Big fan here👍🏻

You're the greatest on sick drummer

I must learn this! I am a hard core King fan and have been since I was 13! Thanks for this video Matt!!!!

It's very very nice watch you play, your tuning is the best...

It looks and sounds absolutely effortless!!! Man!!!!

Thank you for sharing! This is totally awesome!

You have quickly become one of my all-time favorite drummers, Mr. Thompson. You fit in so perfectly with King Diamond's band. Thanks for doing these videos for us. Also, to have a world-class musician musician who is so down-to-earth and humble is always refreshing. The credit you gave Mikkey shows your humility and class, but you are equally as gifted. God bless you, and thanks so much for all of entertaining playing and educational videos. Now it is time to get you at LEAST a million subs, as you deserve.

Awesome! I just showed this to my son that's starting drums. He's 11 and doing great. You just inspired him. 🤘

Matt great demo... Thank you for that.. need more coffee lol...you said it best phonomenal fill from Mickey dee..you made it your own..much respect for that.. cool how you decide minutes before intro wether it is a double kick or a triple kick.. impressive..

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Thanks for your vids Matt

You for sure speed things up , i love it live

Matt, it will be very interesting if you show anything else from your branded chips!) Thanks!

Hi Matt, I'm a huge fan of your drum work from Texas! I've been a King Diamond fan since I was 12 years old back in the Fatal Portrait days and I must say you do a fantastic job of filling everyone shoes, not to mention your wonderful studio work. Also, there is a drum playthrough video of you on sick drummer Channel playing through welcome home. I've watched that video many times because your drums and cymbals sound so good. It seems like the best symbol sounds I've ever heard throughout the years all the way back to the likes of Nicko Mcbrain are played on Paiste cymbals. Good choice! I know this is a big request and if you can't fulfill it I understand but I would absolutely love to see you do a playthrough video of the Puppet Master title track. Thanks for all the music brother, I've really enjoyed it over the years. Big fan. Cheers 🍻

Damn that was cool!

FINALLY I know how its played. I'm gonna learn this on a set of Tama Starclassic and Full set of pAisTe 2oo2s. 🤘

Mega excellent Matt🤙🥁🤙👍!!!

Excellent technique Matt!!!

Thanks for the lesson!!

This is awesome Matt,I always wanted too learn the outtro fill John Bonham does in rock and roll,kinda reminds me of this.

amazing! thanks Matt :) :)

Great vid, always wanted to know how that was played. Could never find a video that broke it down as you did. Big fan of you and the band. Show in Brooklyn last year was awesome .

...and to From The Other Side fill...thanxs adv.

just i most to say , I Love u so Much Matt , xx from E.U.

Yeah! Thank you so much, you're the best!

Found it! LOL Not at all how I interpreted it bahahahaa But f'n awesome, Matt! Thanks!

MASTER MATT

Still your a badass drummer pretty sic great lesson pretty complex fill

I’d love for you to show/explain that fill you do at 3:58 in a video. It’s very cool.

mikkey dee+snowy shaw+matt =woooww

Awesome just awesome! I play the two's on the kick version! Just have one kick tho so i cant do it any otherway, haha! I need to learn the main beat from the song tho, it's such a cool pattern on that ride, is it sorta like a "paraddidle" thingie going on leaving one hand out or? Mickey Dee was/is awesome, but you are too man. Forexample your main beat on threes have eyes is really cool. Rock on

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Pretty awesome Matt, meeting from Chile 🇨🇱 lml

Hey Matt can you do all the King Diamond " Them " Ddrums videos . Cant wait to download in my playlist . 1989 fans from Asia.

Wow....b

When does new album drop in north america?

Your practice kit looks much more compact compared to the one you use life. Any particular reason?

Matt! Para cuándo "Institute"?

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Matt......what bass drum pedals are you using?

What do you, or does he mean by ABBA form?

Sic intro! 🤘