Fun fact. This song in particular is part of the Sydney Conservatorium for Music's composition course study. Professor Hindson commented on the event, saying: "I will be presenting “And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope” to the composition students at the Conservatorium next semester as an exemplar in structure, mixing timbres, meters, modes, how to approach virtuosity, sound and noise, extended performance and techniques. The students will need to study 2 technical aspects of what NE OBLIVISCARIS have done in their music, and then use these techniques in their own classical music compositions.

One of the best bands I’ve ever heard. So criminally underrated. Tight af live.

YESSSS! Your face lit up! Now Baard Kolstad of Leprous, please. 😁

He's so damn relaxed, and makes it look super easy. I haven't been this impressed in a very long time.

5:45 "He's just got pillows jammed in there" That is because of the pedals he is using. They are very light and easy to move, but that means sacrificing power for speed. So in order to make everything sound nice, he throws triggers on the bass drums. Adding pillows in and keeping the heads super tight will make sure the triggers catch the slightest hit. It allows for him to maintain those fast feet for longer without having to put the extra effort in.

NeO is literally one of my favorite metal bands. I played the viola for over 10 years so the violin really gets me every time. But honestly everything they do is simply amazing they incorporate so many techniques into their style of music.

MGŁA@Mgła-Exercises in Futility V -Darkside-Brutal Assault 2019 (Drum Cam). You will love it, that's where Darkside beats the sh'it out of not only chinas but all the set. The ending is especially spectacular.

Dan's kicks are unfuckingreal. His consistancy is amazing

Hello! I saw a lot of comments answering that consistent bass drum rolls under slower hand patterns aren't considered blast beats, but I didn't see many giving a very good explanation of what the term does encompass, so I thought I'd give it a go. Blast beats are a family of drum beats derivative of the "skank beat" that revolve around a rapid, consistent pulse on both the snare and the bass drum. The traditional blast beat is phrased as consistent 16ths, with bass drum and cymbal on the 8ths and snare on the off-16ths, played at 160-300+bpm. There are many variants, however, and some of the prominent ones don't follow this alternation. The "hammer blast" (the terms were largely coined by metal drummers ;) ) is phrased as straight 8ths with cymbal, snare, and bass drum synced, and the "bomb blast" is the same but with bass drum on every 16th note in the measure. Triplet variants are also common and drummers often ornament blasts with added snare/bass drum notes and modified cymbal patterns, but as long as the beat is still felt as that fast pulse on snare and bass drum, it can still qualify as a blast beat.

Oh yeah Ne Obliviscarus are awesome ! Should try Mgla Exercices in Futility V live (drum cam of course)

Something I haven't seen before is in the "12/8 blasts!" section, he's playing two distinct snare parts on the same snare simultaneously. I'm not a pro drummer but being able to pull of dynamics like that on the one drum head seems really impressive.

Somebody said Bobby Jarzombek in another vid and I just wanna echo that sentiment. Bobby Jarzombek is almost certainly my number one drummer. That dude's discography is insane

I wish you could find a drum can of gojira's art of dying. It's wonderful

React to Obscura | Ten Sepiroth - Drum Playthrough by Sebastian Lanser !! you're going to enjoy it for sure!!

"Is it still considered a blast or is it a half-blast?" iconic

Thank you for reviewing my request!!!! 🤘😊😊. Mr. Presland is amazing!!

Man should gotta check out Gene Hoglan playing Skeksis, it's a Strapping Young Lad track. Gene's nickname is The Atomic Clock, and I love that.

Never really listened to this group but damn they are awesome. I was reminded of Rivers of Nihil. They are death metal, but they have jazz sections with a legitimate Saxophone player.

I think there's something about 'non-metal' musicians reacting/discovering metal that brings us metal heads so much joy (even though you used to play metal as a kid). We always pride ourselves on being in this "exclusive, inaccessible genre of music" but at the same time want/love for outsiders to experience what we experience and show the same amount of passion. So this awesome! and even more so that this video is a reaction to one of my favourite bands from my home town of Melbourne, Australia. Keep doing what you do \m/

Sol Niger Within By Fredrik Thordendal’s with Morgan Ågren on drums pleasaeeeeeeee

Please react to Lyle Cooper's drum cam from "The Faceless - Planetary Duality"!

Yesssss!!!!!! This is what I have been waiting for !!!! Thank you

Hell yeah, Dan Presland is one of my favorite drummers, please react to more of his videos.

These are fun to watch. It's like I get to ride your metal journey and I get to relive my own. You and I have the same smile the whole time we watch this shit.

Dude, started watching your vids a few days ago and can't stop. Your reactions are some of the best. Your honest, funny and got a great persona. Also always very curious on your opinions. Keep it up man!!

Check... Blake Richardson, he plays in "Between the buried and me"... AMAZING DRUMMER!

Yes! was waiting for this. Great as always. Love it. Thanks!

Oh man i can't believe you did this video this is one of my all time favourite videos from one of my all time favourite bands. Their musicianship is something to be appreciated, from all members.

Check out MGŁA@Mgła-Exercises in Futility V -Darkside-Brutal Assault 2019 (Drum Cam) that's some nasty cymbals work

Now *this* is an interesting offshoot of black metal. Y'all drummers amaze me. I can't even do three things at once, let alone four.

I LOVE watching your reacts, honest and fun, keep doing what you do mate!

Love the content man, keep em coming! Hope the channel keeps growing

Blake Ricardson from BTBAM. Saw him last nght. Great drummer!

I hope Baard Kolstad - Moon playthrough is next. This was amazing too tho!

Landed on your channel somehow through the infamous youtube rabbit hole checking out Wintersun and Messhuggah reactions and I sat here, in my NeO shirt thinking man, if this guy hasn't heard them yet I'm going to smash a comment asking for one. But you (and youtube) were a step ahead, recommending this video as the next! So glad to see the respect of someone within the field being given with such joy to these guys. You saying it's like a whole new genre of music is pretty much hitting the nail on the head! I'm also glad to see them flourish and expand as the years go by; I remember seeing them live for the first time in a crowd no larger than 30 people, and that's a stretch.At the time it was a selfish listen, standing before these amazing musicians and only a handful of people can enjoy it. Never would I have thought they'd become a world wide sensation, that's some shit out of a movie. Keep up the great reactions!

I've listened to this song a million times but never saw a drum playthrough for it. Dudes insane.

Would love to a see reaction to Archspire live playthrough called “New Archspire Song (drums only) 350BPM”

You should react to the drummer chris turner of oceans ate Alaska

Some of the most atmospheric drumming I've ever heard, thanks to everyone who recommended it! :D

You are shown to me by the youtube algorithm and it sure does know what I like to watch! Loved the reaction,will be checking out more vids!

On the Slipknot video you mentioned "I couldn't play with a mask on". Have you seen Nyango Star, yet ? :-) For example: Nyango Star X JAPAN ~紅-KURENAI-~ DrumCover

I’d suggest checking out Opeths “Leper affinity” or Fallujahs “Abandon” They are both impressive tunes.

Such a good song. I heard it years ago and then couldnt find it again for many years not remembering the bands name. And when I finally did find it, it was as good as I remember. That violin/fiddle really adds something else to mix. And the sorts violin lead part that is after the super fast double bass is such a referencing melody. I don’t know any other song by the band, but this one is a masterpiece.

I'm so hooked on this channel I'm watching him react to songs I don't even know. Congrats on growing so fast my man

I love how you actually explain the intricate details. Down to the equipment they use. It’s really cool dude. I strongly recommend you react Luke Holland - Jason Richardson - “tendinitis” Drum Playthrough. Now that’s some dope shit.

Great video dude! Please do Baard from Leprous or Blake Richardson from Between The Buried And Me. They're both amazing dudes

Just so clean! It's super heavy yet totally relaxing ha ha

Probably my favorite Metal song of the decade.

Please react to dream theater's dance of eternity or thank you scientist's my famed disappearing act, all about that prog

React to Nils 'The Dominator' Fjellström - Hail Murder - Dark Funeral drumcam. and ull see the master of all blast beat players

This band is amazing. Glad you checked em out.

Sebastian Lanser- anticosmic overload, he’s a Jazz drummer and a tech death drummer super insane!

Involuntary Doppelganger by Archspire anyone? Or has he done them already?

Septicflesh, drummer Krimh, The vampire from Nazareth

Ok, I'm "subscribed" for the whole new great music, thanks for the recommendations people!

It's really great seeing a jazz drummer being amazed by some metal stuff, keep it on, it's really cool to see :)

Check out Blake from Between the Buried and Me Hyper Sleep Dialogs, he drums the whole album, cheers.

Strapping Young Lad...LOVE ...Gene Hoglan....it's a goodie :)

Dan has a video on his channel of him doing 16th notes on the bass drum at 210 bpm for like 10 minutes. Dude’s stamina control is something I’ve never seen before.

I'm embarrassed to admit this guy was new to me. Definitely need to check out more of his playing. Thanks, Garrett. Cheers.

Hey, what's up man? As always good shit.🤘🤘

Czarcie Kopyto are his kick pedals. I pronounce it Crazy Krypto.... lol

Love your analysis and commentary. Also, you've introduced me to more bands with your channel than straight up music review channels have. More power to you.

That was awesome!!!

Checkout KRIMH of Septicflesh or Blake Richardson of Between the buried and me.

Seen it mentioned in other comments before, but I think you would dig Fredrik Thordendal and Morgan Agren - Sol niger Within ... ! Good content

Love me some NeO! Dan is a badass. I just love his grooves and fills. Glad you subscribed to his channel hopefully we'll see you do more reactions from him.

God yes I love NeO. Dan’s foot technique is so clean

Check out Mayhem's drummer Hellhammer, Darkside (Mgla; highly underrated drummer) or Marco Minnemann!!

It's not even about their playing! Ne obliviscaris is made out if great composers! ( Btw check out Mgla for full shuffle experience xD )

A guy that has a symmetrical kit is Gene Hoglan. He is actually known for being ambidextrous! Great drummer! He played for so many bands but is probably most famous for Death and Testament. Check him out!

its really nice how well the drums are put

Any chance you take a look at fairly unknown russian drummer Evgeny Novikov from Katalepsy? The song is 'Blinded Sultan'. Love the videos btw, keep it up!

Dude you need to react to Blake Richardson's Famine Wolf. I'm sure you'll love it

It's like death with an awesome jazz hand to it

Wow! I love this channel! 🤘🏽

Luke Holland ft. Jason Richardson - any song. GO!

Try doing 66Samus playing Devin Townsend's "Hear Me." There's a great closeup video on KZfaq, he's a KZfaqr with a lot of subs, and the blast beat stuff in it is nuts. Devin Townsend reaction videos will draw traffic in general.

never heard of dan presland before this, guys a beast.

YEESSSSSS YOU DID IT!!!! I RECOMMENDED THIS AS WELL!!!

"That's like a whole new genre of music" Ne Obliviscaris is kinda avant-garde so you're pretty close

Please React to Mike mangini Drum solo at Luna Park

Loving this! 🤘

Hey man, I just want to thank you for your videos. I play guitar and I’ve been in bands for a long time but I’ve always had a misunderstanding of drums/percussion. Your input and explanations have helped my understanding immensely. So thanks man!

You should react to Matt halpern playing "the way the news goes" at the meinl drum festival.

Love how ALL comments are reaction suggestions.. if you have a day job, better quit to stay ahead haha

Leprous - Illuminate! You'll certainly love it 🖤

Awesome!! Thanks for checkin it out

afaik, fast doublebass with no fast "alternating" snare hit is not a blast beat. a "proper" blast beat is essentially a polka beat played at least at 180bpm or thereabouts (i think Cannibal Corpse is at the slowest end of the spectrum)

A blast beat is a single stroke roll on the snare and kick, not simply double bass. Just an fyi, not trying to be that guy.

That was a blast to watch

This band is awesome! Great Live! Australian and I am proud of them!

I think it's amazing "the face" all metalheads make when a part is super sick is transcendent to all

So I think we just learned "That's funny" is what Garrett says when his mind is thrown for a loop.

Wow.. never heard this band before, sounds cool.. gonna check them out. Cool drumming!

Well, thanks for introducing me to a band!

Cool to see you appreciate the technique that goes in to play extreme metal

i love this band

Dan is such an amazing drummer. The entire band is really, REALLY good. Very different.

Dan Presland played drums on the Irreversible Mechanism album Immersion, which was my favourite album of 2018