George is still and will always be one of the best in the game. This is raw, unedited live sound and it’s super clean yet it still has that ‘human’ feel to it. Also, some the chops he throws at us during the slower parts are second to none.
@JonasEide Жыл бұрын
I second this!
@nathanatkin1984 Жыл бұрын
@@JonasEide I third it!
@sebbimon Жыл бұрын
I fourth this. And! That snare is not tightened to shit. It sounds very loose. George is the GOAT i think.
@BoyanBonzyGeorgiev Жыл бұрын
I fifth it! 🤘🤘🤘
@gualt6762 Жыл бұрын
too bad nile isn’t good
@unicsebastian Жыл бұрын
This guy has been top of the game for 20 years and still completely obliterates most of the younger metal dudes of today. Legend!
@xxkornmetalxx Жыл бұрын
He did more fills in this song than most will do in their life. 😂
@devinplayseverything3764 Жыл бұрын
Remember when it was just George, Inferno and Derek Roddy, and now you got 14 year olds playing 300bpm for an hour straight
@johnnyleeedwards8492 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget tim yeung lol who also filled in for Nile and gate eternals first drummer
@1fox3 Жыл бұрын
Completely agree, but imo they still stand out. A a lot of folks can match the speed but lack the playful creativity to make them sound 'unique' and instantly recognizable. From the fresh generation J. Saint Merat from Ulcerate does that well.
@thedruidzmademe666 Жыл бұрын
@@1fox3 J. Saint Merat, Chason Westmoreland, Charlie Koryn, Dobber Beverly, Mike Caputo, and Jon Rice all greats that to me have such a human element to their playing that gives them each such a unique sound. All forces to be reckoned with.
@6.thedollar4156 ай бұрын
And Flo Mounier
@stevengarcia84286 ай бұрын
But the 300bpm sounds like tapping. Ive yet to see a 300bpm drummer that uses the same hand grip like kollias and roddy (wrist only). Kollias has songs where it’s 280 and he pounding the shit out of his snare.
@lilspicytuna Жыл бұрын
I’m just impressed that he’s never gotten his speed with double strokes
@lincthomas7178 Жыл бұрын
thats coz he KNOWS how to play drums dude!
@whyhatestrangers Жыл бұрын
Ol George learned the swivel technique and never looked back, I guess. He uses the footblaster triggers, but he sure as shit doesn’t need ‘em since he’s seemingly built up a lifetime of endurance.
@hazardeur Жыл бұрын
@@whyhatestrangers he needs them like every other speed drummer, otherwise you'd only be hearing shit. he uses triggers as they should be used - to clean up the audio spectrum as is necessary if you play at this speed in a metal band
@Kain_R_Heinlein4 ай бұрын
respect to the metal drummers that use single strokes still in this day. Heel toe really isn't as impressive or sick to watch
@lordmarco Жыл бұрын
3:24 🤯🤯🤯
@Kain_R_Heinlein4 ай бұрын
Oh shit, fancy seeing you here haha. George is still one of the best ;)
@AudiophileTubes7 ай бұрын
George is like a mad cyborg beast on the drum kit! Such precision.... so clockwork! One of the best in the world!
@christianeasley7674 ай бұрын
Amount of sweat that comes off of you when you play that fast because your muscles are moving that quickly and need that much oxygen!!!!!!! Somebody grab a towel and wipe off GK‘s forehead!!!!!! His eyes have got to be burning from all the blood sweat and tears that went into this song!!!!! ❤️🥁🎼❤️🥁🎼
@zachripa4158 Жыл бұрын
To me George is the reason Blast Beats have become more popular and there are more DM drum play throughs . I love Tony Laureano as well, he played on some of Nile’s best songs it’s just George brought it to another level !
@ifallthehippies4 ай бұрын
My arms are getting cramps just watching this BEAST!!
@zachripa4158 Жыл бұрын
What a beast still ! You can tell he will never loose it . His life is drumming .
@DemonizedTX Жыл бұрын
This is crazy, the older George is the better his drumming seems to get!!
@alejandrosolano7421 Жыл бұрын
I love George's onstage demeanor. Eyes closed as one would invoke an Ancient God of Death.
@KeefWest19886 ай бұрын
George is just on a different level all there is to it.
@psychaoticdrumma3061 Жыл бұрын
I dont like nile a lot. But i like him a lot. He is still a beast. Thiiezs rolls over the toms are so clean. And creative
@sticksman7819 Жыл бұрын
The accuracy and precision from this man is unmatched.
@Virvum_Juggernaut Жыл бұрын
George has still got it … in spades. Those fills are lightning and that live mix is sick.
@BillyTheBigKid829 ай бұрын
Insanely clean live performance, my hats off to you, Mr. Kollias. You're one of the best drummers out there.
@jimmywinchjr8913 Жыл бұрын
I love it when you have your pedals sound like machine guns
@alexg160 Жыл бұрын
Drumming like this blows my mind and I can't get over it....unreal.
@MichaelMark666 Жыл бұрын
Man this makes me want a live Nile album so bad! Awesome drumming as usual George!
@UgE Жыл бұрын
Absolute legend!
@klw11jlw00 Жыл бұрын
In 2009 I took my 12 year old drummer son to see you play in Louisville. He was soaking it all in and still plays. I'm glad I have that memory of him seeing someone he idols
@Dan16673 Жыл бұрын
no shit?!!? 12? thats so dope
@Erix77 Жыл бұрын
Holy shit! This is beyond good.... I don't think there is another drummer that could do this...... I know the are plenty of drummers capable of going this fast, and probably play the song, but with that kind of dynamics and control.... and the improvisation.... totally in awe👊👊👊
@richharris9489 Жыл бұрын
Daved diepold
@pablogarridomorales8098 Жыл бұрын
Holy shit!! So brutal George, you still the king of death metal drumming!!
@JonasEide Жыл бұрын
Mad respect brother! You inspired me to play drums in my teens. So happy to see you uploading insane performances still! And Nile is just amazing. Cheers from Norway
@dr.trevorkian Жыл бұрын
Love the drumstick launch at 4:07. Amazing drumming, GK.
@JasonAustin Жыл бұрын
Hail Satan
@lincthomas7178 Жыл бұрын
@@JasonAustin no, thats george, not satan!!
@TwisterDethNemesis Жыл бұрын
Dope as fuck
@MaxB-ql3tx Жыл бұрын
he does the same thing at 1:13 but here he also catches the drumstick again. absolute legend haha
@thomasboineau1630 Жыл бұрын
Simply the best ! Upload everything you have Georges or it will be a waste ! And come to France 😊 : it's not that far from Athens
@OsmonArtist4 ай бұрын
The OG of Flying
@endowednigerian Жыл бұрын
why cant your fills sound like this on the albums????? this is absolutely insane!!!! the records dont do justice to your amazing skills in terms of tom fills, hails!
@joshschwartz4764 Жыл бұрын
All I can say is fucking amazing one badass drummer one of the best if not the best
@mack7170 Жыл бұрын
I think its fair to call George the GOAT Metal has changed alot in the past 10+ years but George remains as the absolute beast he always was, plus more. His playing on the newest album was completely insane.
@Nique666 Жыл бұрын
Drumming for Nile is one thing, but doing with your eyes closed most of the time is just nuts.
@lincthomas7178 Жыл бұрын
its all about knowing your kit and where everything is and knowing every hit, takes a lot of practice!
@hazardeur Жыл бұрын
closing the eyes is the easiest thing as a drummer (if you know your kit) sometimes it even makes playing easier, provides additional focus
@jonntomms Жыл бұрын
I think he said once that he's had moments where the muscle memory simply takes you where you need to be without thinking about it. I believe it was a chat where they were talking about the energy and endurance required to play this stuff. I think Brian said something along the same lines.
@lordsozehcp5362 Жыл бұрын
@@hazardeuruh it's never easy at 270 bpm
@hazardeur Жыл бұрын
@@lordsozehcp5362 i'd figure if i close my eyes playing at my speed and having no problem with finding my way around the kit, it would be the same for someone like Kollias who obviously plays way faster but also has way more skill and experience so it should even out.
@hliastsrv4370 Жыл бұрын
Freaking powerhouse
@Kyp031 Жыл бұрын
I watch many drummers, many playing this style and hands down watching George play is still jaw dropping.
@FIReOOB Жыл бұрын
I'm not going to pretend I'm the biggest connoisseur of George, but damn, that man is a machine. So tight.
@jakemertz2660 Жыл бұрын
this looks absolutely exhausting lol
@paistefeverАй бұрын
Hell yeah!
@Nefville Жыл бұрын
Those fills are great. Explosive and precise. The band sounds amazing, kind of a hometown/ country show too. GK is better than ever, as always, more videos please!!!
@JamesCarian Жыл бұрын
Such a different sound to the kit with Zildjian! Much more of an easier, more delicate swish sound...played in death metal. Epic.
@matthernandez777 Жыл бұрын
Zildjian???...whoa!
@electricsix4861 Жыл бұрын
Finally a proper video with Zildians, hopefully will get some studio version to hear the essence of the cymbals.
@dang37408 ай бұрын
😲 Killer!!!
@saproffago Жыл бұрын
Gracias maestro kollias estudio su metodo de percusión extrema es realmente impresionante su nivel .the more fast drummer in the metal music extremo NILE Master Band.
@jesusfernandodrylander1201 Жыл бұрын
George Kollias... That's Kollias... astonishing as always!! All my admiration from Seville (Spain). 🙂👍🇪🇦 🥁
@ExecutionSommaire11 ай бұрын
His fills sound like the wrath of the ancient gods
@alvinbryant6709 Жыл бұрын
This is just what i needed in my life!! You definitely need to research S M Zeus!!
@ErikSchultekdrums Жыл бұрын
Everything about this rules george! Your singles around the Tom’s are out of this world 🤟
@BoyanBonzyGeorgiev Жыл бұрын
Huge respect for Mr. Kollias! Great drummer, great teacher and a great person!
@well.13137 ай бұрын
Monster 🤟🏼
@damianneve Жыл бұрын
One of the few drummers that gets nastier with age. Dude is that cellar wine 🤘
@markavery6713 Жыл бұрын
From the Sickening Horror days, to the Nile message board days bro! Still an amazing, absolutely gifted drummer man! What a journey. All the best.
@christophercarson7733 Жыл бұрын
The greatest drath metal drummer ever he set the bar high for those who want to be the best at their trade
@afromannen6 ай бұрын
Amazing!
@JimSandy Жыл бұрын
Beast!
@Erix77 Жыл бұрын
The man, the myth, the legend.... gonna watch this later with headphones, but gonna drop a like anyway cause this is no doubt epic!
@lordfurious4073 Жыл бұрын
Beast
@ColonelClaypool Жыл бұрын
Still going strong. Legend!
Жыл бұрын
Better than ever George! Such a beautiful control. So impressive that you pulled this off live at this level. Truly one of a kind!
@mincemeat9830 Жыл бұрын
Nile is the best death metal band. I’ve seen them live more than any other band cuz it’s such a treat to watch and listen! Thank you for murdering my ear holes for years 😊
@Demann847 ай бұрын
Best!🔥
@nigelsayah2827 Жыл бұрын
That ride sounds amazing. Love the good quality audio too!
@anthonyvenedicto518 Жыл бұрын
The ride being used is probably the A Zildjian 21 inch mega bell
@patrickzunidza7678 Жыл бұрын
Seeing and hearing GK always reminds me, why I'm into death metal! Mesmerizing
@23ograin53 Жыл бұрын
I like the splashes on the fills. Also, amazing audio.
@Gregwaaaaaah Жыл бұрын
Good god.. I mean the whole thing is mind-blowing really. But the sheer POWER of the hands at this speed.. CRIPES!
@TM-fr7gh Жыл бұрын
This is what it looks like to play at home!! George at his best!!
@maxim7033 Жыл бұрын
DRUM GOD!!!)))
@nathanatkin1984 Жыл бұрын
Absolute masterclass. GOAT.
@maiden4greece572 Жыл бұрын
Ευγεεε..
@michaloranc1996 Жыл бұрын
Insane! George is a war machine...
@gollumssuffering4968 Жыл бұрын
Alien drummer with john longstreth
@Live_Session Жыл бұрын
Wow! It's a non stop drum solo!)
@christophercarson7733 Жыл бұрын
George is the grand master of fills dbl bass everything he set the standard of what death drumming is all about
@redacted_redacted_redacted Жыл бұрын
Great play through of a great song
@benjaminvasquez5826 Жыл бұрын
I did not know that George plays Zildjian now
@insertmetalusernamehere Жыл бұрын
So awesome when a new GK video shows up on my recommendation . Thanks for everything you do. Mostly making me look at my kit with disgust and thinking well... I give up lol
@lucas.ewerton Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see you guys in Brazil in June! 🤘
@nyla3979 Жыл бұрын
Finally!!! Zildjian ?? When it happened ?
@Krigloch Жыл бұрын
God damn! I'm so ready for new Nile!!!
@tirewarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing George! Great footage. Impressive and inspiring. Makes me want to play my kit \m/
@SuperballBG Жыл бұрын
So clean! \m/
@alexanderpankratov5019 Жыл бұрын
Кайф!
@johnvega2696 Жыл бұрын
Has the most feel imo among extreme metal drummers
@MusiCaninesTheMusicalDogs Жыл бұрын
What a beast! 🤯
@illuminitos Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you with Zildjians.
@MajesticDemonLord Жыл бұрын
I pulled a leg muscled just watching this.
@mariajosequintanalopez5479 Жыл бұрын
You are a GOD among mere mortals.
@millerandall4102 Жыл бұрын
🐐
@__julio__ Жыл бұрын
Absolutely killer!!!
@lightningman212xd6 Жыл бұрын
1:32 holy shit...
@BrianBegnoche Жыл бұрын
Yeah... I've watched that fill like 20 times in a row. I'm still in awe. It's such an onslaught that fits with the guitars so perfectly.
@edonslow1456 Жыл бұрын
"How fast do you want your drumming?" "Yes"
@willadkins7328 Жыл бұрын
Zildjians sounds great- much improved cymbal quality. Sometimes it's not how many notes you can squeeze into a measure, but the quality of notes-
@cartoondrummer Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@carolblaster Жыл бұрын
INSANE!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🥁
@stabbed698 Жыл бұрын
cool ass drumstick launch at 1:13
@adtorment Жыл бұрын
the Master :)
@allenherron3579 Жыл бұрын
Dude I been playing metal drums for like 10 years and when I saw the fill at 1:30 - 1:36 I outloud said Aight man! I guess I'll just quit then!! lmao
@igorfelipeogliari333 Жыл бұрын
Insane man!!! You're a fucking machine!!🤘🤘🤘 - send a "hello" to Brazil. 😉
@mattbell5553 ай бұрын
Finally no strobe lights ....THX
@DJBisGOD Жыл бұрын
Damn you George, you make this all look too easy lol.