Brooks Wackerman joins Drinks With Johnny, Presented by Avenged Sevenfold

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5 жыл бұрын

On this episode of Drinks With Johnny I sit down with Brooks Wackerman and discuss his star-studded career, make the Wackerman cocktail and take a few fan questions. Cheers!
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@rebeccabrotherston7883 5 жыл бұрын

Would be epic if you do some drinks with Johnny episodes with all of the guys from A7X at the same time

@luca7x689 5 жыл бұрын

Every day please. Ten thousand thumbs for this comment Rebecca

@jenny5017 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. We need them all on drinks with Johnny

@applejuice4263 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah

@coversmaniacodepresivos6859 3 жыл бұрын

It wold be purely bullying to johnny

@JZJ7777 Жыл бұрын

Ha, I would love to see that! That would be something.

@LostInReverence 5 жыл бұрын

Brooks Wackerman is one of my favorite drummers of all time.

@Bloorgusgoorge 5 жыл бұрын

ThisIsMyName I think brooks is a better drummer then the rev imo, he’s way more experienced and he’s just better overall imo, not disrespect to you or the rev at all I love the rev he’s a god

@iandamian2604 5 жыл бұрын

@@emo_trash6517 stop comparing them, the rev is rev himself and brooks is brooks himself

@kristamolnar9157 5 жыл бұрын

Man the rev will forever be my ultamite fav drummer

@SammyMakepeace 5 жыл бұрын

@@iandamian2604 yes.. but that doesn't mean they can't be compared with regards to technical ability and objective compositional abilities.

@Bloorgusgoorge 5 жыл бұрын

@thisismyname wtf does Humor have to do with it I’m going of off actually playing skill

@riyas1053 5 жыл бұрын

you gotta get matt on here now

@patriciapeters7604 5 жыл бұрын

God i wish they'd get matt on here so bad. He is easily my favorite band member.

@beckiterry9382 5 жыл бұрын

Which Matt ?

@riyas1053 5 жыл бұрын

Becki Terry m shadows

@andrewhassell9891 5 жыл бұрын

Becki Terry Matt Tuck

@purpleconundrum783 5 жыл бұрын

Shadz = Matt Sanders? The lead singer

@falloutfan6649 5 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how much Brooks has done over the years and how many bands he’s been with. Hopefully Avenged is the last step for him. But he’s so cool and humble. I got to meet him and the rest of the band in 2017 and everybody was so nice to me and the others in the room

@lisamitchell7912 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that's cool :)

@georgeramos2176 4 жыл бұрын

He continues to do other things with other bands. But Avenged is his main band. Like he did when he was in Bad Religion. The man cannot stand still.

@puppetmaster8551 2 жыл бұрын

@@georgeramos2176 he’s a workhorse, dude kicks total ass. He just finished laying down drums for their new album as well, I’m so excited to hear where they take their sound overall and the drums.

@georgeramos2176 2 жыл бұрын

@@puppetmaster8551 he will also be part of Devin Townsend's new solo album.

@puppetmaster8551 2 жыл бұрын

@@georgeramos2176 oh about I total forgot about that, dude is such a workhorse, what a drummer.

@Kodamo442 5 жыл бұрын

Imagine Jimmy on Drinks with Johnny, that would be something else. foREVer

@frankallister5538 5 жыл бұрын

Jimmy would be serving the drinks

@Kodamo442 5 жыл бұрын

off-road for life Yes, he’d be living his bartender dream

@duckspy436 5 жыл бұрын

@@frankallister5538 yeah he would be actually lmao. he wanted to be a bartender when he retired as a drummer

@orangeboiiiii 5 жыл бұрын

just what i was thinking!

@dutchvanderlinde4713 5 жыл бұрын

TheHaloBoi I was just thinking that and that’s something happening in another universe

@tiar_14 5 жыл бұрын

Brooks is the least metalhead looking drummer in all of A7X History, but man this guy's got more than enough experience to be in this band

@niko2k318 4 жыл бұрын

He's least metalhead looking drummer in metal music history

@jbsurge9812 3 жыл бұрын

He looks metal as fuck when he's on those drums though.

@AvaaSlays_Swiftie 11 ай бұрын

@@jbsurge9812damn right he does

@jd0879 11 ай бұрын

@@jbsurge9812I disagree, he still looks out of place. He looks like a session music

@anarchopossum2760 5 жыл бұрын

Gotta put it out there, I'm loving the fact that Brooks co-ordinated his shirt with his drink. A man of class.

@tosuismyu 4 жыл бұрын

That is great, pineapples are also representative of welcoming guests and friendship

@iel69burner 5 жыл бұрын

One must love this band on youtube: 1: Drinking and chilin' videos; 2: Opening the mix of their old tracks and commenting the process.

@andrewpappas9311 5 жыл бұрын

Another reason why I love these guys; They’re badass musicians but they’re also like your cool older brothers that you want to hang out with (or cool dad, in the case of Brooks)

@puppetmaster8551 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewpappas9311 Hes not that old lol, he’s only 44 so so really only 4 years older than guys like Syn so he can be an older bro too.

@KarlstadDrums 5 жыл бұрын

I just love Brooks! The perfect fit for avenged! Such an amazing drummer and also such a cool guy!

@renoutlaw8371 5 жыл бұрын

"What's your favorite fish?" "Octopus."

@dimitripapadinikolaus 5 жыл бұрын

Ren Outlaw He’s a cannibal

@ppmguire 5 жыл бұрын

Brooks is so damn class man, such a great fit for this band.

@thereald_man1306 5 жыл бұрын

Brooks is probably my favorite drummer out there. Jimmy was one of the best drummers in the world. I’m happy to see that there’s someone in the world who’s able to live up to what The Rev was.

@GinoBtheman 5 жыл бұрын

Brooks’ dad taught me not only jazz but gave me the tools to have an open mind for all kinds of music and for that I’m forever grateful

@j.reveille6815 3 жыл бұрын

Love him with Holdsworth.

@draconicmacabre5093 5 жыл бұрын

I want a mixed drink from Johnny 😭

@Sxlvx 5 жыл бұрын

@Ios5513 loool

@KomninosA7X 5 жыл бұрын

This series is one of the best things to ever happen and Johnny turned out to be the perfect host and Brooks the perfect guest

@summonerbraddysg51 5 жыл бұрын

You are not a mistake, Brooks!

@vermilion272 Жыл бұрын

brooks has the most impressive music resume i've ever heard of and he seems like the chillest dude ever. would definitely love to meet him one day

@etenat8772 5 жыл бұрын

so funny that one of the best drummers of this era isn't a drinker. oh how times have changed

@slakker321 5 жыл бұрын

Brooks seems like more of the intellectual /reserved type. From my experience, these types of people don't go out of their way to seek pleasure from substances.

@AlmostaFlipinSkater 4 жыл бұрын

@@slakker321 That's also why Brooks fit so well in Bad Religion.

@ottawanuck6048 5 жыл бұрын

Love these vids keep them coming Johnny Christ!!

@SuperballBG 5 жыл бұрын

Johnny Christ - my favourite A7x Member :D

@etsells44 5 жыл бұрын

He was papa gates's favorite until he pissed on his face

@Biscu1ts_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@etsells44 Yeah but he just established dominance and became the leader of the band

@jcsantos52590 3 жыл бұрын

@@Biscu1ts_ M.Shadows: am I a joke?😆

@haefftpower 5 жыл бұрын

The short clips in between are epic as always

@trainspotter360 3 жыл бұрын

Brooks Wackerman is the reason Bad Religion stayed great. The Process of Belief is one of their best records and the other 6 he did with them were all awesome.

@jae_lee- 2 жыл бұрын

It's great to see that every A7X member go along well with each other. There a ton of big bands were members barely talk when they´re not playing.

@PinkJuice. 5 жыл бұрын

Brooks looks like a normal guy to me instead of a metal drummer 😅🤣

@JZJ7777 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. He doesn’t wear any traditional rock clothes.

@rebelfighter5249 Жыл бұрын

@@JZJ7777 that kinda makes him metal, tho. He doesn't need to look like a rock star.

@JZJ7777 Жыл бұрын

@@rebelfighter5249 well, I certainly can’t argue with that. You don’t have to dress as a metalhead to be one.

@jd0879 11 ай бұрын

@@rebelfighter5249That makes no sense. He doesn’t look music related at all

@omgwtfbbq2011 10 ай бұрын

brooks, the most chill metalhead around

@thiagomoreira3148 5 жыл бұрын

Drinks with Johnny Featuring Jürgen Klopp

@spartanerkataner6782 5 жыл бұрын

Hahahhahahahah yes please hahahaha

@diobrando8390 5 жыл бұрын

wait what hahah

@summonerbraddysg51 5 жыл бұрын

Sooo before Klopp, he had a drink with Osama ben Laden (Mike Portnoy) and Mesut Ozil (Arin)?

@kreush7329 5 жыл бұрын

LMFAAAOOOO

@rimastyduta2728 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly lol

@Big_Sierra Жыл бұрын

Brooks’ deadpan humor is the kind I live for.

@jbsurge9812 3 жыл бұрын

Mad respect for Brooks to mention Buddy Rich among his top 5 favorite drummers.

@MikeyMoney95 5 жыл бұрын

I love this show, Johnny is a lot more personable than I realized, get duddy and dirty j more often, love the mix of personality

@JZJ7777 Жыл бұрын

Brooks has so much class and politeness and I love it. He’s such an awesome drummer and a perfect fit. After listening to a few songs from The Stage, including Paradigm, God Damn, and of course The Stage, I can definitely confirm he’s just right. Love that Johnny has a cocktail named after him. You guys rock! Has anyone noticed that Brooks doesn’t have any tattoos on his arms?

@Metalheadissues 5 жыл бұрын

I'VE BEEN WAITING MY WHOLE LIFE FOR THIS!

@JakeRoy96 5 жыл бұрын

Loved you in Jared Dines video Brooks!

@foxyzorritoplayer2220 5 жыл бұрын

Love you A7X! DeathBat foREVer

@WoeIsLee 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly, these are one of my most looked forward to videos on youtube right now.

@Fonzolicious210 5 жыл бұрын

Best episode so far! It’s nice to learn about brooks.

@mr.yellsalot1924 5 жыл бұрын

This episode has to be the best one yet!

@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Brooks is one of all time Favorites; and dig his dark humor. Thanks JC for the new episode

@philb323 5 жыл бұрын

This was great on so many different levels. Can’t wait for what’s next from you guys.

@jessicacarrier9298 5 жыл бұрын

Another awesome episode!! I Love hearing the back stories to all the bands, A7X, Brooks music career, memory lane. The Accountant thing lol!! But it's true lol!! I Like what you did with the shirts LOL!! When you switched for Q&A from Black and White Pineapples and Hawaiian shirt matching the drinks, theme to cheeseburgers and pink with black pineapples I choked on my drink then Lmao!! picturing Zacky throwing Cheeseburgers into your, Johnny's ass crack on the plan got me 😂😂💀💀☠☠ Thank you for making the show, series, all the laughs. I needed this today!!Please keep the episodes coming!! They Rock🤟 You Rock🤟 #drinkswithjohnny #johnnychrist #brookswackerman #thewackerman #drummer #avengedsevenfold

@redsr9990 5 жыл бұрын

Man, I saw Brooks was in this and hit like before the video even started. I do not regret my decision. Pure gold!

@abedunstan3189 5 жыл бұрын

Please never stop doing this, so wholesome :)

@TheReverendTholomewP 5 жыл бұрын

Best episode ever. And man, Rafa has been killing it with the edits! Sheesh!

@derekpowers3537 5 жыл бұрын

My bass players father just met Brooks at an exclusive show a few weeks ago, and they were ironically staying in the same hotel, they got to talking with him about our band youth gone wild. Best thing I remember him saying was "they must love skidrow" lmao

@aldillaaudyshabrina46 24 күн бұрын

Brooks is such a chill, cool dude. I love him. Hope he stays eternally in Avenged Sevenfold xx

@marcus8player 5 жыл бұрын

This is some top tier quality content man, absolutely love it!

@jessevancleave8928 5 жыл бұрын

Love these episodes. Keep it up guys!!

@hagoromootsutsuki246 3 жыл бұрын

Brooks is my favorite drummer ever

@tntboy5 3 жыл бұрын

You NEED to bring this back! Also we need more breakdowns!

@darksunshine9313 5 жыл бұрын

Love this series!!

@troytree123 5 жыл бұрын

This was good, enjoyed it very much. Brooks does not disappoint and I have to agree with his top 5 list.

@brianyates4347 4 жыл бұрын

HELLO FROM NEW ENGLAND...LOVE THE SHOW AND BROOKS IS THE MOST MELLO DUDE, AND THE CLOSET THING IN SPIRIT AND PLAYING ABILITY TO THE REV THE FANS AND BAND CAN ASK FOR...KEEP UP THE GREAT MUSIC, FELLOWS...PEACE FROM THE NORTHEAST...

@Mrrogerz5150 4 ай бұрын

I remember I wasn’t a fan of brook at first but now he’s my absolute favorite

@user-it8kw3wy2y 3 жыл бұрын

I really like Brooks : ) Very simplistic and chill

@andrewconnolly8677 5 жыл бұрын

I made a wackerman after watching this. It fucking made my day

@therealeverlade 5 жыл бұрын

Avenged Sevenfold! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD UPLOAD Sounding the Seventh Trumpet and Shattered by Broken Dreams to KZfaq!!! PLEASE!

@SammyMakepeace 5 жыл бұрын

Look up Hopeless Records Avenged Sevenfold

@mrslippyfist9155 5 жыл бұрын

There all uploaded on a channel called Zamiel (i cant remember the channel name but i think thats what its called.) Sounding The Seventh Trumpets my favorite album tho

@therealeverlade 5 жыл бұрын

They’re not. It’s not allowed on KZfaq unofficial because of copyright. I even tried uploading it myself and it was removed due to copyright immediately.

@mrslippyfist9155 5 жыл бұрын

@@therealeverlade Turn The Other Way link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNB9d8Jq0OCygGw.html

@mrslippyfist9155 5 жыл бұрын

@@therealeverlade oh you're right. I mean I knew they werent allowed unlesa you gave credit where it was dueb but a bunch of videos just got removed and the videos had been up for years until last week.

@A7XEntertainment 5 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@sidekickerbrohoof9584 3 жыл бұрын

I like Brooks he's a good fit with the band, a Johnny is awesome he's my favorite band member now.

@ronnieo.6647 5 жыл бұрын

These are the best!

@OfficialTygo 5 жыл бұрын

I never watched drinks with johnny before this but definitely will watch more!!! Also get brian on the show as a guest!

@richmandoza3251 5 жыл бұрын

MORE OF THESE!

@mikehawkisb1g 5 жыл бұрын

Man this guy should drum for Avenged Sevenfold

@RavenLordOfficials 5 жыл бұрын

He is their drummer

@TheSUPERSNIPER59 5 жыл бұрын

Jay jay Shadows get fucking woooooshed r/WOOOOOOOOOOOOSH

@BaileyBaratheon 5 жыл бұрын

Jay jay Shadows really 😱

@TheJacob2422 5 жыл бұрын

Waiting for the comment ''He does, stupid'' 😂

@RavenLordOfficials 5 жыл бұрын

@@BaileyBaratheon duuu where have you been

@potatohead5761 9 ай бұрын

brooks has always been effortlessly funny 😭

@danlc95 5 жыл бұрын

Great timing, as I've been on a Bad 4 Good kick the past few days...

@BlackCadian Жыл бұрын

Thanks that was awesome and interesting!

@pasdeal 5 жыл бұрын

Great episode Johnny!

@brentkirkland3597 5 жыл бұрын

Brooks Wackerman.... Where have I seen this guy before? 🤔

@trDewy 5 жыл бұрын

Probably Bad Religion? Haha

@joeybrez1 5 жыл бұрын

I mean he is a7x's drummer

@danlc95 5 жыл бұрын

Bad 4 Good

@andrewpappas9311 5 жыл бұрын

I believe he played with Tenacious D for awhile

@SolidIzanagi 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man he's Ryan Gosling of the metal xD

@staidcomet7259 4 жыл бұрын

They are wearing the most dad ass looking shirts ever, especially brooks... i should buy that for my dad

@seventrials7989 5 жыл бұрын

we love Brooks and we miss and love Jimmy too..

@rowdystaudi 3 жыл бұрын

holy s***, what a resume! i had no clue. i can see why he fits so well w the boys!

@rynb5968 5 жыл бұрын

How can 17 people dislike this??? It’s my two favorite men in one hilariously informative KZfaq video.

@ruisonlr.a2719 3 жыл бұрын

Now 22

@hugon6717 2 жыл бұрын

Now we'll never know...

@nnmrtin8426 Жыл бұрын

I love this episode so much! Fooking love Brooks, he is adorable as hell!! That 'ryan gosling of metal' was strangely accurate

@erosenbauer3435 5 жыл бұрын

These videos are too awesome, I fucking love it!

@mccullerschan5132 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys so much for featuring my question! Love you guys

@bayuaji1562 5 жыл бұрын

I love this 😍

@sulistyanovianto8047 5 жыл бұрын

The rev is one in my heart:') #MissJimmySullivan #foREVer

@zyn_ 5 жыл бұрын

The Rev is my favourite drummer ever

@sulistyanovianto8047 5 жыл бұрын

We both and love the rev :') #foREVer

@zyn_ 5 жыл бұрын

#foREVer

@frankallister5538 5 жыл бұрын

#foREVer

@emo_trash6517 5 жыл бұрын

#foREVer

@em-wt6ee 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why I'm supposed to feel bored watching this but I'm actually enjoying this a lot! Gotta learn more about Brooks anyways.

@DM-of7ys 5 жыл бұрын

I love this show....

@saitamaa-hero-for-fun902 5 жыл бұрын

Brooks my man you are a legend

@ryant3600 3 жыл бұрын

We need a Bad4Good reunion show. Loved that band

@12D_isME 2 жыл бұрын

I like Johnny's style of interview

@nickfantoni5576 Жыл бұрын

Gotta love these guys 🤘

@ragnarlothbrok5675 3 жыл бұрын

It would be so rad to get the whole band on here for drinks!!!! I think Matt and Synyster would set it off

@oscardacatisflying8589 5 жыл бұрын

I fucking love it, been a fan since I was 13, and every day you guys entertain. I love it.

@revbat561 5 жыл бұрын

Love yall

@bruhfunny999 5 жыл бұрын

I can't wait until you guys are able to make new songs again

@LuisGonzalez-nw5wu 11 ай бұрын

Drinks with the Rev would’ve been an awesome episode !!!

@greggreg5499 5 жыл бұрын

Favourite drummer of all time my second is sugar feet and then jimmy the rev 😁

@jakegreene4313 5 жыл бұрын

Lol do you mean sugarfoot

@greggreg5499 5 жыл бұрын

@@jakegreene4313 auto correct 😂 thanks

@LordCakeThief 5 жыл бұрын

great episode, I'd like to see one with Syn in the future

@peepeetime1 5 жыл бұрын

This was really interesting. I didn't know a lot of this stuff about Brooks.

@TFrancis002 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice guy. I like how he was pissed over the octopus being a fish or mollusk several questions later.

@patriciapeters7604 5 жыл бұрын

Johnny is always so fucking fancy and gentleman-y looking. Also really chill.

@adrianhuentu5960 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@SolusCooper 5 жыл бұрын

Love this series. Every time I see a new one in my feed, it puts a smile on my face.

@jacobjohnson8686 Жыл бұрын

21:16 Can we all just take a moment to appreciate Johnny's assumption that Brian is the automatic next choice for fucking after him. 🤣

@CG-70 5 жыл бұрын

I’m available for drinks 🍹!! Keep up the great podcast!

@imaginewt9616 2 жыл бұрын

it amazes me that Brooks is the only one without a stage name

@ink_sienna 2 жыл бұрын

they should maybe give him one or call him The Wackerman

@JZJ7777 Жыл бұрын

I was surprised, too, when I realized he was the only one out of the five that didn’t go by a stage name. His name kind of sounds like a stage name, though.

@Trevorwilliamjohnsonthefirst 5 жыл бұрын

Wish the Boys would do a full on Podcast, that would be sick

@kurtcobain4652 2 жыл бұрын

Brock is beast drummer

@JZJ7777 Жыл бұрын

Brooks is his name, and I can’t personally agree as I haven’t found a song, yet, where he’s the drummer. I think Arin Ilejay was a beast drummer, especially in Hail to the King. Shame he left, but I understand why.