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! Brooks Wackerman Drumeo Lesson! ► https://www.drumeo.com/trial-yt?vid=u... Brooks Wackerman Gear Breakdown ►    • Inside Brooks Wackerman’s Insane Avenged S...   ________________________ 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) _______________ Big thanks to ‪@creativebc7139‬ for their support on this shoot. _______________ Follow ‪@brookswackerman6277‬ ►Instagram:   / thebrookswackerman   ►X:   / brookswackerman   Follow ‪@BrandonToews‬ ►Instagram:   / brandon.toews   ►Facebook:   / brandon.toews.drums   ►TikTok:   / brandon.toews   ►X:   / btoews_drums   Follow ‪@DrumeoOfficial‬ ►The Drumeo Beat: https://www.drumeo.com/beat/ ►Facebook:   / drumeo   ►Instagram:   / drumeoofficial   ►TikTok:   / drumeoofficial   _______________ #DrumeoLIVE #BrooksWackerman #AvengedSevenfold