John Longstreth (Origin) - drumtalk [episode 24] 

Gotta love these dedicated musicians working their asses off in niche genres just for the love of the art!

John Legstrength

"Death-metal kids want to hear machine-guns not drums really..." Nailed it!

This dude knows. 100% legit. By far THE most underrated drummer of ALL time.

I have so much respect for Longstreth. This guy is a fucking beast on drums. Thanks for the interview !

I respect him just for what he said towards the end about music being art and no rules... so many people criticize others on their playing styles when it isn't warranted. I chalk it up to jealousy based on the fact that someone else was able to reach a pinnacle that they themselves couldn't reach. I commend john for just saying it out loud

I love John's playing. What I love the most about his playing is how the tackles hi-hat hits on the vocal's accents and things like that. I feel he's really playing the song while being totally aware of what the others are doing. He uses cymbales to match a lot of details. Listen to his playing and pay attention to this, he's amazing for that. It's all in the details with him.

This is still my favorite. Very In depth with John. I’m no drummer. I just love and respect musicians and innovators such as John. Thanks @drumtalk.

I loved this guy before but this really made me appreciate him more. I love this man.

blasting on 260bpm as a "simple basis"....'nuff said

Longstreth is the man. I really love his drumming, and apparently his philosophy (which I didn't really know before this video) too.

Awesome interview...

I always wondered what music my drum teacher hears, till one day on which he had to pick up before our lesson, because my parents weren`t there to bring me. I was really into Slayer and thought this would be the heaviest shit around. As I sat down in the car this really technical and fast music played and I was shocked, but in the same moment totally blewn away. It was Entity by Origin and thats the story how my Drum Teacher got me into Technical Death Metal. Since that day John Longstreth was one of my drum heros and he seems like a really cool dude personally. :D

I was lucky enough to interview this guy for our student radio station. He's such a cool guy. The rest of the band were awesome too!

what a fantastic interview. the segment of him describing Colored Sands is amazing. it's incredible that he considers Gorguts masters and that he's just a drummer. so wild

Unbelievable drummer, great memories seeing him on stage. What a blast !

Never heard of this guy, but so impressed with both his playing and how articulate and thoughtful he is. Well done.

What a monster and a sweetheart. Truly one of the best ever.

Been drumming since I was 12, I'm 30 now, but I cant thank him enough. Legit taught me the with his videos how to properly do heel toe just a few years ago. I struggled with my technique to increase my BPM over 210 and be clean. I did what he did.. I started all over and worked strictly on finding a new way to learn heel toe. Not only can I play around 230-240BPM clean af. But.. it's just alot easier. There's no effort anymore. It's not about the pedals. It's literally about the small details in your technique and when you can simply focus on the technique itself and not worry about wanting to play along with a metronome, my life changed behind the kit.

His work on Antithisis to this day is Mind blowing - so much variation and raw speed and power that record to this day is Mind Blowing - Origin and most other bands will never top it :O

incredible drummer incredible human being!!

I've never seen anyone like John playing this insane music looking so relaxed.what an athlete.👍🏻

Very important point he brought up about visual communication. Looking and checking up on your band mates while practicing and playing live is key.

I love his work in Origin. He's an absolute Terminator. But the work he did with Gorguts is one of my favorite pieces of music ever created.

Nobody can touch JL's death metal drumming style! He's so naturally talented and smart at putting accents and applying technique.

John has come a long way now ! I remember way back in the day Laureano replaced him because he was struggling live with Malevolent Creation? I think.. the interview was on Derek's old forum... The man is right up there now and kudos to all the effort and dedication.. doesn't come easy :)

An inspiration both musically and philosophically... Fucking love you, John.

He is so right when it's coming to music as an art form and the non existence of rules... Kids talking about cheating or not. Love this interview, John is so cool

OK, this guy is not only insanely good at what he does, I like how down to earth and relaxed and mild mannered he comes off here. Origin aren't really my speed (no pun intended), but I respect them for the level of prowess they bring to what they do. There's a *lot* going on in their songs and I have to respect that.

Luv this guy! What about his DVD? There was a crowfunding thing started a while ago...What happend? Cheers John! You rule!

John is not only one of the best extreme metal drummers out there, but he's one of the nicest dudes I've ever met. He got me out of a bind when we played a show with them, and I can't thank him enough for it!

😊 I’ve seen John play many times in both bands, Origin and Gorguts. Awesome person amazing drummer. Another underrated drummer.. Be nice to each other ❤️😁

18:00 ... "That's why we all do this, is because we all do it a little bit differently." ...Brilliant.

Dude is a class act

Cool interview. Another drummer I’ve seen perform live and I must say, that extreme metal drumming is not for the faint of heart. This guy is a beast.

This is one of those drumtalks you can watch again later and learn more things!!!

Besides his overwhelming drum work - around age 20 I bought Origin's self titled (and still their best) album - I remember John's notes in the booklet of the S/T album. These hit me as much as his great drumming. Luckily I finally saw and heard home live once - with Hate Eternal - at Cacaofabriek in Helmond, the Netherlands, for approx 3 years ago. Greetings from the Netherlands!

One of my top 5 favorite drummer of all time. 💥

this guy knows wat hes talking..im just blown!!!!

Nice guy good interview Beast of a drummer

Should've asked him about his DVD that he has yet to release and has given very little update on. I contributed to the gofundme however long ago it was put up and I definitely feel jipped.

Incredible drummer and very intelligent, humble dude. This guy rocks!

Damn good interview -very down to earth and honest. Dude is a credit to extreme metal drumming. Absolute badass.

I saw John warming up before a show 22 years ago and I wanted to talk to him but I didn't want to bother him while he was prepping, would have loved to learn some of his techniques even back then.

One of the best musician interviews I have ever seen/listened to! John is one thoughtful, introspective dude

That was a great interview, hit on a lot of similar thought paths, dudes brilliant. Recent discovery for me, life long fan fo sho!!!

Excellent and insightful interview. John is one of my main influences and a true icon in the music scene.

Awesome drummer and terrific dude. Such a cool interview. Thanks for posting it.

my inspiration guy

John has incredible situational awareness when it comes to performing, that is one of the biggest reasons this guy is so good. Listen to the people you’re playing with and watch for the tiny details!

What a fantastic video, incredibly well done. I loved his comment about losing himself in the music, because the only time I lose myself in the pit is when I see Origin and Meshuggah. Their music is so goddam cathartic to me. It's like meditative rage and nothing quite feels like it. I hope drummers can learn from this and learn to make their own music that evokes such a response. Subscribed.

Very cool interview. Very big inspiration for me and to hear him sharing some openminded views on things, just confirm my thoughts on this guy. Killer player who never seizes to amaze me.

Respect! Great production and great questions! Great to see him as a person, his thoughts on drumming and such! I didnt know much about him before this, but he seems awesome and down to earth!

Outstanding. Big brain at work here for sure. Love listening to this dude.

Wow, I sure feel better about myself and what I did behind my kit. Thanks man

Thanks for posting. I grew up on Priest and Maiden but lately I'm starting get right into this heavy death metal stuff.

So glad to see this

Whenever I watch him play, I feel like that's how Terry Bozzio would have approached extreme metal drumming!

Fantastic drummer, fantastic interview.

Not a single mention in these comments of his time in Gorguts? Easily his best work; made me aware of how dynamic and tasteful of a player he is, even with all the flashy extreme drumming technique. Cool dude!

This is the best description of blast beats I've ever heard.

Great drumming! :-)

so much wisdom! I'd like to meet you one time John! ;-)

Amazing thank you John.

What a great guy. I really love his mindset! Also, subscribed; I liked the style and format of the channel.

Thx 4 this. Great upper for aspirations drummers

Great philosophy. The true greats are always the most humble. Very inspiring!

I've never heard him talk about it, but I was one of those guys John contacted when trying to learn how to play double strokes... which was a lot like having Michael Jordan contact you about playing basketball, or Tyson calling you up for boxing lessons. He was super down-to-earth, no ego, and not afraid to ask a complete nobody - for advice. He's the king.

I watched you guys (Origin) play in a small bar years ago, had beers with James and Paul before and after the show, was a great time. 👍🏻

What an awesome dude, excellent interview. Love this channel

Great video! I just discovered this channel and am amazed ... good and informative stuff to be found here! Thanks!

Nice..I love how he talk about things..a humble dude,

This is kick ass! I remember hanging out after making bagels talking drums. Much love bro

hes 1 of my favourite drummers

He seems like an awesome dude, such a great mentality and attitude!

easily one of my Favorite Drummers, ever! Absolute Beast!

John is such a cool dude

Subbed. This interview captured me. Great Job!

what a cool dude great drummer and humble

Insanely perfect timing dude.

Fantastic interview..

i always come back here. i want more of mr.L, can u do like another interview?^^

Amazing talent!

Awesome drummer

Very interesting thanks

very well spoken individual.

awesome

Great!

new unmerciful - Ravenous Impulse (2016) with John is blast to start till the end \m/

such a good drummer and nice person. i fucking love this guy.

John is a hell of a guy and an amazing drummer.

Awesome, you are so right, there are no rules, always be positive, stay brutal...

Favorite drummer ever

ooooowwww shit!!!! in a positive evil kinda way on drums. this is really insane drumming and like to see and hear him liking playng the drums and still working hard for it

Everyone remember this dude used to be in Angelcorpse. Legend

This interview is perfect. I've had the pleasure of meeting him at shows a few times and he is legit the nicest guy, which I think this vid captured. He also has the most impressive calves I've ever seen. Chuck Norris calves. Bigger than my arms.

rockin the VoiVod.... probably the most underappreciated bands..... and John seems kool MO d

ABSOLUTE GENIUS DRUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

World class drummer 👍

Origin kills it. Saw them a few years back and I guess this was right after they changed singers...I think. First show I saw of this band, I was hooked. The band has a great stage presence....funny as hell at times even, but just killed. Been a serious fan since, I still wear my antithesis t shirt I got at that show.