The part where he goes out to get coffee and comes back just in time is the most technically impressive I've seen in any song.

Matt is so powerful that he can speed up time so he can drive, get coffee come back and not miss a hit

It's one thing listening to Animals as Leaders, but to see them performing - individually or as a group - takes my appreciation for each song to a whole new level every time. So good.

Been calling Matt a Modern Great for a while now. Far Advanced. This man literally goes down in history as one of the world's greatest drummers in the legacy of musicians while still be fairly young. Not just because he's able to perform and come up with the baddest drum grooves and rhythms, not only because his schooling and dedication to the craft beyond the grind of a musician sleeping in a van to perform the gigs, but he's also teaching viewers on his website and still elevating his already amazing skills keeping everything fresh. As an indirect student from his website any time I even see Matt, it's time to hit the kit and workout the second I get off work. He signed my Byzance Crash and he inspires me as a practitioner to keep reaching for that feel and tightness and its helped me perform with awesome artists learning from the way he educates students. I hope this guy keeps skyrocketing as a person and as an honorary dedicated composing drummer. Edit: "Quite My Tempo." 🔥

I’m almost 50, have 3 kids, seen double rainbows, and thunder snow, and this is still one of the dopest things I’ve ever seen

So with the colorful clothes, the hair and beard, those shades, and his gains from hitting the gym, Matt has become the modern day Macho Man Randy Savage!

I absolutely love that you brought back the coffee thing from the Backpfeifengesicht playthrough!

I was a “serious dedicated drummer” all my youth- turned to hardcore bodybuilding in my 20s and 30s- now retired and back to my first passion- and this video hit all the right spots. The tension building during the montage, hoping he would be back in time for his cue- and of course, the “power bro walk down the hall”- it has been so cool to watch Mr. Gartska grow and evolve over this last decade. Nothing makes my soul happier than true “earned arrogance”. Thank you, Matt.

Matt is the king of drumming. He even walks like he's been riding a horse his whole life because he sits on his throne so often.

Apart from the drumming community, it needs to be recognized just how much of an impact this mans playing has on neurodivergence and polyrhythmic therapy

Good lord Matt is an animal. Just so damn rhythmically fluent. He obviously holds the time crystal and is just toying with the rest of us mere mortals. He likes to push and pull at the edges, then coyly pull back the curtain and give us glimpses of what we could do with time and rhythm. If we we didn't all suck.

I would buy an album of just his drumming.

Matt is pushing the limits of the possibilities in music on the kit... absolutely stunning craftsmanship!

It amazes me how Matt can still hold a backbeat on the 3 and never mess up. Given how busy this song is, I find that very impressive

I could watch Matt all day long!

3:29 is one of the coolest shots I've ever seen in a drum video! Absolutely killin it, thank you for doing all these playthroughs! One of the greatest drummers of our generation and quite possibly even beyond that. Mindblowing stuff as always!

When's the Matt Garstka Signature Ride dropping? Unbelievable playing, makes me want to practice.

That's actually a fun and creative use of time when there is a no drum part in a song. Next level production right there.

Garstka beast getting better and bigger every year. Hard work, discipline and in the case of this man ridiculous amounts of talent.

Way above my pay grade as a drummer but Garstka steps up and does it for us...in between trips to the store and sips on a latte. One of the best!

Can we all agree that Matt is the final boss of drumming now?

Dopest song on the new album for sure. That middle section is massive.

Matt's got that workout waddle going. Killing it on the kit as always!

Best drummer alive. As simple as that!

Thoroughly enjoyed Matt’s playthroughs for this album, I can already say at least for me he is my playthrough artist for 2022

I just want that dyed shirt-pants combo!

My respect for Matt just went up x100. I mean, he went out in public with those clothes!

I'm so glad that Matt is in our lives.

2:10 reminds me of backpfeifengesicht lmao I love that METAL MATT

Probably my favorite playthrough of their songs. Also my favorite so far from the album❤️

2:53 the exact look my wife gives me when I say I’m staying up late to game with the boys. As a drummer, that’s the “imma bout to go hard” look.

Great talent, beautiful studio and very cool tie dye outfit.

Woah...almost caught a glimpse of Metal Matt when he tossed those shades on.

1:28 - The Madness of Many Matts

🤣🤣🤣 loved the break in the middle....and the bass frequencies in this mix are beautiful.

Such a musical player - really appreciate getting to focus on what he does for the song here. Hilarious coffee break! He used to look & sound (voice) like a little happy kid. Now the whole band is buff like video-game creatures wielding giant axes & hammers - and they sound like it.

Favorite track off the album! That build up in the middle is great story telling

Tremendo. No solo tenés que ser habilidoso. Sino también la capacidad de crear esta pieza musical con la batería, y encima recordar pieza por pieza. Y ni hablar que ya tiene un par de temas en el repertorio. What a memory! Su cerebro está en otro nivel, musicalmente hablando.

favorite track from the album

Best song off their new one

Fuck I was hoping he’d do this. My favorite song on the album.

The herta placement in the first minute of the song was worth the price of admission.

The groove near the end between the bass drums and the stacks is soooo sweet.

I like this mix more than the official release 😭

I knew that he would leave Thoughs and Prayers for the last playthrough just to tease us!

Many thoughts 😂: 1. I love the direction Matt took the drumming on his album. I would call it "Technically expressive, bombastic metal pocket." Manz iz creative!!! 2. I thought he was going to another kit to play the e-drum part. 😅 3. "One-take" my ash! I caught that slip at 2:06! Shoulda put your sticks down! 😂 You inspire me daily, Matt. Thank you.

I almost feel sorry for his two crash cymbals after his caffeine break. 😁🤪 Love you buddy, Dr. Dave

This song is just brilliant-Matt’s clothes are a hoot but god is he a beautiful drummer. And such a beefcake! Haha! I love this song.

YES!!!! My favorite song!

So glad I can finally see this song performed, this made my day.

I was really waiting for this ! Favorite song of the album, and what a performance !

What a pleasure to watch and hear. Thank you!

The transformation of the last time I saw Matt til this second is super crazy

This took me back to the amazement I had when I first found them with the madness of many album

Bro the muscles 💪🏼 the grind don’t stop for metal Matt 🤘 freaking amazing

The coffee break reminded me of the Opeth video Alex and Anup did when in the middle section with no drums they drive out to get some McDonalds. Funny and refreshing

Cool to see behind the scenes. Matt is amazing to watch so much feel amazing drummer! 😎🤘

Those cymbals looking very magical

This is probably my favorite song on the whole album and I say that while loving every other song on the album. This one just hits different

Ohhhhh man, this video is SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC!!!!!!! The double bass is just on another level, AAAAAAMMMAAAAAAAAAZING!!!!!

1:25 this section takes me back to some places.

Was waiting for this one

My favorite of the new album!

thank you for all that you do!

He holds time in his hands, literally.

man these meinl playthroughs sound phenomenal! much smoother than the other batch

Best track on this unbelievable album. Amazing!

Divine chops, consistently...

Matt, looking swole bro. Remember seeing you guys play with CHON in atl years ago. Still my favorite drummer. I wasn’t even able to move, I just watched in awe at the talent.

dude, this guy left the studio, went to a restraunt to get a drink, and came back mid song. LEGEND

Gotta support the crew.....Little coffee break action. Incredible as always Matt.

I waited so long for this one! My favorite off the album

Absolutely brilliant! Cheers Matt

we are now entering peak Matt mode, and there’s no turning back.

just phenomenal

This my favorite song off this album 🤘

Hilarious drive too the coffee store that's a new one nice job Matt.🤯🤔

I wish I was smart enough to appreciate this.

Love that timelapse interlude ☕️🏃

I saw animals twice in a 6 month span and they didnt play this at the first show, a show to promote the album...... I was so pissed. But luckily the second show they played it and I think the crowd also appreciated it because it got noticably different applause when the song started. its amazing.

The Hulk on his pleny ! Great video

Just like what Matt said, ya'll have to see these guys live while they're still good lol this is art

Always such clean playing. What an inspiration you are man

The first time I heard this masterpiece, I immediately thought of The Glass Bridge. Of course, that is my opinion. I almost feel like it's a companion piece to it. Matt, you are probably the most talented drummer I've ever heard. Everything you create is certifiably genius. Ps. You are getting swole brotha! Keep slinging them weights!

Love the video edits Matt. Team is looking good 🤘🏼🥁 Guitars and drums coming in half way through us other worldly

Bravo !!! drumming and I Love the drink break and back to the song :)

Forgot you moved to Nashville. Represent!

Como siempre eres el mejor baterista felicitaciones

These videos are the best!

awesome... and the milkshake break were so hilarious hahahah

wow, siempre me sorprenden y alucino y me imagino mucho con sus canciones, son geniales y más. Bravo por Matt ☕👍😊

my favorite from the new album, this song has everything i love about aal with nothing i don’t

tears of musical ecstasy flow from my eyes!

I love this man, what a chad

holy crap that was nuts. matt you’re looking swoll dude

I pressed like button before I even watched it

I'll say it again, GOAT is right here 🙌

WHOA Matt! How can you play like that after a cold coffee? Amazing!!!

My fav off new album!

I just want to know how at 1:12 he generates so much power from such a soft stroke *and* playing under the hihat arm?? Stuffs magical to me