Josh Freese drumming "Wish" live with NIN 

His drumming isn't the only thing mind-blowing, but he's got a discography that most drummers would kill to have.

5,000 kids are going to learn to play drums because of this video. 10,000 parents are going to lose a lot of sleep. You're the man, Freese.

Holy shit. That mix of groove, precision, and simplicity is hard to beat. No wonder this guy gets so many top gigs.

Robin Finck happy walk at 1:32 LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

The wall of double kick at the end still gives me goosebumps every time i watch this.. Cant beat Tasteful double bass as opposed to overkill

Anyone back here in 2024?

Magnificent work. Freese plays exactly what needs to be played. No more, no less. That is a difficult state of mind most drummers can't get to, especially on a live gig.

Arguably the best rock drummer in the world. Incredible locomotion. Incredible feel and diversity. Incredible energy and musicality.

Just think, this song is hard enough, but hes also listening to a click track, plus he has strobe lights in his face the whole time, not to mention the sweat burning his eyes! Josh Freese you should apply for the Mars Mission!

He’s definitely one of the greatest. All hail Josh Freese! 🥁

Any band would be lucky to have this beast on board ❤

Savage. 1:42 I always come back for this one part. He plays along with Trent's vocal phrasing.

I love how his snare work matches the melody of what Trent is singing at 1:44. That was a cool little change up.

This is my favorite live drumming video of all time. I've watched it hundreds of times over the years.

I don't even play an instrument and I find myself watching this video at least once a week...amazing

I also find his playing to be very visually satisfying. sometimes i rewatch the slip rehearsals just for him alone. the man.

I just found out he's going to be the new drummer for The Foo fighters today !! Josh and Dave !!! Drum battle anyone ???

Still one of my favorite videos to watch. Congrats on the FF gig.

SOOOOOOOO UNDERRATED ! His work with APC is incredible !

This dude was a legend at 21. Look at his discography. It s biblical.

i can watch this all day

After seeing NIN live about a dozen times, as I watched this the thought that crossed my mind was he has the safest seat in the entire venue.

Arguably one of the greatest drummers of all time. This video makes me happy in my pants.

I've seen this like 800+ times now, it NEVER gets old.

I've probably watched this about 20 times. Reznor sounds pitch perfect too.

Love Robin at 1:31 !!! Thanks Josh, really!

I first got into Josh’s drumming on Suicidal Tendencies ‘Art of Rebellion’ and have been continually amazed at how his unique style shines through no matter what type of music he’s working with. This version of Wish is stunning. 🤘🖤🤘

New drummer for Foo Fighters!!! Congrats

I don't think I could count how many times I have watched this since he uploaded it. Doesn't matter because it always kicks ass! One of the true masters of drumming at work.

This man doesn't get the recognition he deserves, absolute powerhouse behind the kit

I just came back to see Josh on drums.This man's a monster on drums.

Oh My Goddess!! Can't wait to see you with Foo at Bonnnaroo 2023🖤🖤🖤🖤

Best fit for NIN. I miss this lineup and Josh in A Perfect Circle. Your drum fills are seamless

One of the best drummers ever in my opinion!

Best band since 1992 for me...........thank U ......thanks .......

clean, beautiful, perfect. thanks for the clinic, Josh.

Welcome to FF, cant wait to see you all playing live.

Every time I watch this, I have goosebumps.. What a drummer. Awesome Josh. Love you, no homo.

Josh has an open handed way of approaching drumming that is very inspirational for this Phillips fan. Freese's work in Slip rehearsals was fun to watch. Mad respect.

I’ve watched this video. So. Many. Times. Masterpiece.

This insane bro!

Imagine being one of the 97 clowns who gave this legend a thumbs down.

Who would downvote THIS?? One of the best NIN songs played with absolute fury by one of the best drummers of all time. Incredible.

I've watched this over and over for years. Amaze-balls!

what impresses me most about the true pros like this is the stamina it takes to sustain that level of precision and "pocket" for an entire 2hour + set

I played this at a gig when I was relatively new to drumming and didn't realize at the time that it's a straight-up country train beat, like on Folsom Prison Blues. Fits perfectly!

Congratulations Josh Freese. 👏👏👏

I find myself coming back to this video every once in a while and I'm left in shock and amazement every time I watch it. I can never get over how crazy good you are at this, and would love to see you with NIN again one day! Probably my main inspiration for playing the drums.

My favorite NiN drummer!

Josh Freese, the human drum machine. That was badass.

Josh Freese lives a life I can only dream off. He is what I aspire to be as a drummer his playing is phenomenal.

A drummer that is playing with the vocals - unbeatable. The best that I ever heard 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

This video is too kickass for words. Absolute eargasm.

You’re looking at the highest level of rock drumming right here. Only a trained eye can really understand just how versatile & precise his playing is. A comparison would be Danny Carey “Pneuma.” Watch the Vic Firth drum cam video on here & those double stroke rolls at the beginning that he converts to single strokes, and as smooth as butter. That’s the type of versatility that Josh shows here on those varying snare notes. Both are masters of being able to play softer/lighter notes between a heavy note & that might not sound difficult on paper but try it & you’ll see that even most pro drummers can’t play like that. Josh doesn’t play polyrhythms like Danny but that’s never been his thing but Josh can sit down with any band and nail whatever they throw at him. And in a studio setting, Josh will make every single band sound way, way better. The examples are literally in the thousands.

I could watch the entire show from this perspective !!

This song is all about percussion and he nails it. Unreal. He just filled in I think to perform. Had to learn all these songs

Amazing, Josh. Congratulations!

all the best with FF!!

I keep coming back to this dope ass video

Not every day a RU-vid video makes me want to give a standing ovation. Well done sir!

that off beat he plays after the first part of each chorus is so good i thought it was a mistake at first. My brain was easily 3 seconds behind how bad ass that is.

Whoa. This was intense. Almost felt like I was there. Outstanding.

He's having so much fun, too. To me, that's the best part. He's incredible on the drums and in this song he gets to let it all out.

I've seen NIN over a dozen times and this performance (and Gave Up) brought a whole new level to the live show. Amazing.

Welcome to the Foo Fighters Josh

Drum-machines watch Josh Freese videos for inspiration. What a monster of precision and power.

Awesome, awesome, awesome...........How can anyone give this a thumbs down.

Best NIN tour ever. Rocking like no other! So cool!

lol 1:33 fucking Robin Finck, I don't know if that was intentional, but he just had a huge smile on his face.

I have always loved josh's drumming on this song. its crazy clean and energetic. not to mention that sick double base ending starting at 3:50. Its never been played live this great sense!

I only recently learned about Mr freese here, within the last year or so. I'm not a musician or anything I just have an appreciation of music. And goodness gravy, this man right here is mine blowing every time!

Absolutely crushed this. Awesome

It seems like Josh Freese has played with like every good band ever and I'm totally okay with that lol

Holy crap that ending was phenomenal.

I love his drumming so much. First heard him with The Vandals and have been listening to his stuff ever since! He's so damned good

So amazing.

That double kick drum at 3:50 is like ecstacy for the ears!

Just watching this is good cardio! Thank YOU!

Cant stop watching man...brilliant !!!!!! OMG !!!!

Every time I watch this it blows my mind. The words to describe it escapes me.

Just stopping by in 2022 to say are you kidding me

PURE MONSTERITY POWER

nothing fills me with more elation and joy than coming to this video when i am high and getting utterly lost in the amazingness of this raw and brutal drumplaying. fucking incredible. makes me feel so happy to be alive. music really is the key to the soul.

So outstanding. I watch this every other month or so, and I'm always blown away.

nin will never find a better drummer

Hey what are you doing during the pandemic? Watching one of my favorite drummers and bands!

Josh . . . Mr. Freese . . . we love you, man. thank you so much for _so much._

J. Freese quite possibly one of the best 10 drummers all time. My opinion of course. He’s played with hundreds of artists and is requested by dozens for studio work. But his greatest work is with THE VANDALS!!!

@01:43 …”you know me…” is so badass

Brutal. Would like to see him do "song for the dead" too.

Mr Freese... absolutely amazing! Thoroughly enjoyed your video.

Foo Fighters, here we come! Can’t wait to see him drumming with the Foo. Hope it happens and works out well.

whoever's been doing the live audio mixes for nin the past 10 years seriously needs a round of applause

this snare lasted 1 song

OMG! Such great energy and stamina!! I love you Josh!!!!

i dont know why but after years and years i always comeback to this video¡¡!! all respecto to mr josh

he is the master of a skipped beat that is expected is additional emphasis.

He's a drum machine disguised in human skin!

Happy pants too! Amazeballs!!

I've watched this like a dozen times now. Amazing drum work, and the whole band just sounds tight as hell. Good stuff.