George Kollias - drumtalk [episode 38] 

I wish more people would see this and realize just how incredible George is. He's so much more than just some dude who "goes fast".

wow, such a down to earth and open minded player. I met him once and he had his tech grab his pedals from the trailer to show me his settings. We talked about drumming, touring and ways to help me with endorsements.Times like that are priceless. George is the real deal.

George is one of the most diverse death metal drummers in the world. And I believe that really comes down to his comments about "trying new things". Nile is death metal perfection to me. Everything from the guitars, to the drums, to the growls and general atmosphere. It's just unique within the style. And I think that all boils down to the fact that Nile was never afraid to just try out new crazy stuff. Not leaving the genre of course - but sprinkled with that magic ingredient that makes it so much more interesting for the listener to enjoy. Kollias' comments about the stuff he's doing for the new Nile album... I don't think I've ever been as excited for a metal record to come out. The new line-up seems like the perfect fit for Nile. Re-invigorated if you please. Basically a line-up of death metal gurus. Doesn't get better than that.

Oh man I hear you about the negative comments!! You are awesome George!! \m/ Thank you for playing on my album!

Remember, kids, every musician has a personal depth that cannot be measured by what he/she does in your favourite/most hated band.

So great that one of the fastest drummers on earth tells that it`s not about the speed.Also agreeing on 100% about the different styles.

Man, call to destruction goes so f’ing hard. Love the reefs I’m dying to see him on Drumeo playing something he hasn’t heard before!

Another great interview. George is a monster! Very cool to see the respect for Pete Sandoval ... another spectacular drummer. \ ,,, /

What an awesome guy.

Much respect for George and his skills and what he gives to the drum community. And much respect for Drumtalk for all these great interviews you put together.

3:55 "I try to teach my students to teach themselves" That's a fucking teacher!

Lucky to meet him at PartySan backstage 2012..very friendly and humble person 👍

Great interview

Brilliant work as always!

That. Was. Awesome. Best early birthday present ever lmao I’m glad you invited him back for a real interview 🤘🤘

I'm 35 and have seen most of the metal bands I like playing live. Nile is the band that really impressed me and thats mainly cause of George, his drum sound and intensity is just mind blowing.

I m from Greece, and let me tell you, considering the lazy mentality here he is a hero, he really pushed himself to the extreme just to get recognised because there is no other option coming from here, and he became the best, thats how it goes here, you have to be this very rare exception to make it

You gotta love George! One of a kind

Great drummer, great teacher, great person .. my favorite drummer, for sure

Do interview with Inferno of Behemoth

Loved the video! Thank you:]

How dare you post that so late at night! I can't wait to watch it :D

Wise musician!

Excellent. Hail George Kollias. Long Live Nile.

I totally get it about publicizing videos to be more "neutral", but true musicians and appreciators alike would love to see his free-form videos because we all know how talented he is to begin with, and can even learn something from the non-metal stuff.

increible todo un Dios george kollias una de mis influencias para mejorar mi idolo

Amazing! George mentioned Pete Sandoval. That give me the ideia that would be awesome an episode with Pete Sandoval in drumtalk.

Great vid!! Watched the whole thing straight through while on the can. I guess I should get back to work.

George is an incredible drummer and such a cool guy! :)

Just a amazing drummer...!

My hero

Great stuff...love the new intro

Love you sir

Kollias and Roddy touring would be amazing holy blast! Cool video!

Finally the master of the double bass swivel foot technique speaks I was wondering when he would be here finally a true pioneer of the way 2 bass drums can be used for so much more..humble man

Thank you!)

love it !!!!

Thank you for this vid DrumTalk and thank you George for being fuckin awesome! \m/

I remember seeing Simon Schilling cover Nile and I think it was The Essential Salts, he was doing a blast and then starting playing a polyrhythm on the toms and I had never seen anything like it. Its one thing to hear the music but something totally different to see it. That's when I realized how good Kollias really is, its definitely not just speed sometimes you have to see it or even better play it.

Legend!!!

Dave McGraw next please!

GK again!! neat!

George Kollias Rules🤘

FINALLY

"i never really cared about speed" yeah right

When George play's live it is like being in a Storm and I am Blown away by his speed and energy he put's into his playing.

Next could be Marco Pitruzzella. Thanks for this great video.

Wtf not so many view? George its the most perfectlу drummer of all time

I have heard him mention the whole "why spend 10 years trying to improve your left foot if your leading foot can already do it" argument before. I honestly was floored hearing him say that. Uh, because you want to be able to use the left foot more effectively? I'll even throw out the most banal of possible situations you could encounter... Midway through the last song of a set many years ago, my right pedal broke. I had to finish the song with my left pedal. I managed to do it, but thankfully it was the last song and it didn't require double bass. That incident, and hating having a left foot that was weaker than the right foot (especially since I was really getting into double bass), immediately set me on the road to simply leading with my left foot whenever I played. It took all of one year to get my left foot as comfortable as my right. Not ten years. Sorry George, but I (and many other drummers - Derek Roddy, Gene Hoglan and likely just about any of the younger DB players coming up) think you're wrong about this.

I wish he'd release those videos either way! Not enough new videos coming from him these days :( Ignore the negative comments. Most is just trolling.

so, Pete Sandoval next? ;)

Super cool person

I like it,from indonesia

Is there a Flo one yet?

I never judge George by his playing in Nile. His work with Cerebrum & Sickening Horror was way more sick and tricky. Listen to them once and you'll know .

Pete Sandoval next!

Αρχηγέ!

My greek brother from another mother!

What’s the song at 25:20?

I remember a couple of years back, people throwing shit comments at George because of the bpm thing. What people don't understand is tha in order to play good, it takes a lot of practice and dedication; not simply take an instrument once a week. He, like many other musicians, made videos to share his techniques, not to boast himself. George, Hellhammer, Pete Sandoval, and many others are great drummers in their respective etal music genres; some like them, so don't, but to play drums like them take years of practice. Even Inferno said it on a video: " in a studio you can repeat as many times, but in a live concert you only have one time to do it. You mess it up and you're fucked". So if a professionak musician explains something while being realistic, my suggestion to the people who aspire to be drummers etc should listen. The same thing goes with guitar players like (I don't know...just to name one example) Brian Hoffman, or even a vocalist, if he/she is sharing a playing techniques, simply listen and take pointers. Maybe you could be the next George Kollias, Flo Mournier etc in the future and see yourself doing a video like this.

Which song is he playing in the background??

Who are the two drum n bass drummers he mentions?

Thanks for calling lol

God bless George your awesome in Jesus name amen

9:24 I never really care about speed.. Then I was like: WUT DA...???!!!

Great video but guys, what's up with the stone age EZDrummer sounds on the outro lol?

22:31

Sandoval kicks ass.The father of blast beats.

when George says "I've learned a lot"... Please go into detail of what you haven't ALREADY knew about Drums lmao!

Why dont you guys put these drumtalk interviews on this channel and everything else on some other channel? I would like to sub but don't want that other stuff to my sub box... maybe just my 1stworld problems but hey,,, :)

He must have a huge cutting room floor

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Anyone els listen to him and think he’s just the most likable dude lol. All the shit he’s saying is all practice based and philosophical but still. You’d be like wanting him to go on about whatever🥁

FIRST!

The music is badass but the vocals are awful

George is no doubt a talented guy, but playing fast doesn’t make you a great drummer. I find most of his drumming to be very flat and lacking dynamics

The young guy from France in Gojira is heading for brilliance is my belief.... I've been watching Ginger in the Fair well Concert vide.. He's off his guts on the Main line... You want me to play now🥴 Ginger is my greatest Rock Drummer they all said I'm going to do what this dude is doing. Ginger always sounded loudest to me as a kid... That vocals is mental guys good 💩👍

George I love you Bro when I was a kid all I wanted was a Drum kit..I'm not saying I'm would be in your esteemed brilliance. I would be trying to push it to a new paradigm Bro I don't give a fu'k about it your the Greatest Drummer that has ever 🐝 n is this dude a human he must be a Robot surely. I'm Maori ⚖️ Jeebus 😊 do you reckon you could help me with a Metal project someday. I intend to push metal over the edge. I'm full of Hatred and Narsty anti human feelings... Weak is discusting I've had enough.... My promotion of your genius will be 4 life... Headkicka will be our Frist jam you'll see.. Tell the Nile Bro only pedigree can use Nile 4 a name...You Bro's are Fu*king Deadly..,🎸✅

Bro's

Deicide are the greatest metal case singer's is my belief. Sounds like hell it's self.. I'll tell you something Guy's. I spun out when Satan was attacking me and I Put F/F on he was gone within 2 song's when I played Once apon the Cross ... He ,💩 himself and fled like a dick. Glen and Dino are too Satan 4 Satan ❤