Avenged Sevenfold Grooves & Fills | Brooks Wackerman

Brooks Wackerman is here for an exclusive Drumeo session breaking down his work with Avenged Sevenfold! He performs fan favourites like “Bat Country,” “Almost Easy,” and “Unholy Confessions,” showcasing how he’s adapted Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan’s iconic drum parts to fit his own unique style.

He also reflects on his incredible musical journey, from his early years playing drums and joining Bad4Good, to his time in Infectious Grooves, Suicidal Tendencies, Bad Religion, and Tenacious D. Brooks shares how he first discovered Avenged Sevenfold on the 2003 Vans Warped Tour, how he eventually joined the band, and what it was like learning their material.

Along the way, Brooks opens up about recording 'The Stage' and 'Life Is But A Dream…', explaining how he influenced songs like “Mattel” and “G" in the studio.

This is the ultimate deep dive into Brooks Wackerman’s drumming!

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Who Is Brooks Wackerman?
00:44 - "Bat Country" by Avenged Sevenfold (Performance)
05:53 - Welcome
07:14 - Thoughts On "Almost Easy" & His Second Ride Cymbal
08:42 - "Almost Easy" by Avenged Sevenfold (Performance)
12:47 - Early Years Playing Drums
14:19 - Bad4Good, Infectious Grooves, Suicidal Tendencies & Beyond
14:50 - Musical Influences
15:56 - How Brooks Discovered Avenged Sevenfold In 2003
17:33 - How Brooks Joined Avenged Sevenfold
18:53 - The First A7X Songs Brooks Had To Learn
19:42 - The Differences Between Avenged Sevenfold, Bad Religion & Tenacious D
21:48 - Thoughts On "Burn It Down"
22:41 - "Burn It Down" by Avenged Sevenfold (Performance)
28:05 - Tips For Double Bass Drumming
29:37 - Playing Style, Technique & Ergonomics
32:35 - How Avenged Sevenfold Changes "Unholy Confessions" Live
33:19 - "Unholy Confessions" by Avenged Sevenfold (Performance)
38:01 - Drum Solo (Performance)
39:54 - Thoughts On Drum Solos
41:52 - Discussing 'The Stage'
43:36 - Discussing 'Life Is But A Dream...'
45:29 - How Brooks Influenced "Mattel" & "G"
47:43 - "Nobody" by Avenged Sevenfold (Performance)
53:30 - Ride Cymbal Advice For Playing "Nobody"
57:33 - Thoughts On "Mattel"
58:42 - "Mattel" by Avenged Sevenfold (Performance)
1:04:40 - What Is "Mattel" About?
1:06:11 - Final Thoughts
1:07:44 - Thoughts On "A Little Piece Of Heaven"
1:08:47 - "A Little Piece Of Heaven" by Avenged Sevenfold (Performance)

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