Meinl Cymbals - Matt Garstka - "Micro-Aggressions" by Animals As Leaders 

Hands down one of the most technically proficient drummers the world has ever seen. Absolutely amazing

At this point Matt doesn't even need to mention that it's one take because there's no doubt in anyone's mind that he's good enough to pull it off. Unreal.

When Matt's off a beat, spacetime readjusts itself to match Matt's new timing

I've been playing drums 17 years. I can't process what I just watched.

That drumset sounds incredible. Whoever does the mixing for these videos deserves a raise. 👏👏👏

The Uncle Iroh of the drums. Absolutely incredible.

I liked the really insane bit between 0:00 and 4:44

you can watch his playthrus over the years and 2 things are certain: 1) his technique is more refined 2) he is more shredded. Dude literally ONLY GETS BETTER

I don't think I've ever actually seen someone using cotton balls as a system to dampen or control the resonance of their toms. I've heard of it, but I can't recall ever actually seeing it. The drums are dialed in really well, everything sounds really great.

I feel like matt is the human embodiment of hard work and dedication. Not only has his drumming on this album surpassed the previous album, which was no small challenge, but just look how how fucking BUFF this man is! Where does he find the time?! 😂

There may be other drummers who are as skilled and can pull off insane mechanical stuff like Matt Garska does, but Matt is *_Musical_* , you can hear that his drums parts are made to support the music and the artistic vision, to give momentum to the brutality and that makes a huge difference.

Once again, Matt has inspired me to sell my drums. With inflation I've gotten a good price on them so there is that.

I appreciate the lighting on the cymbals matches well with the tie-dyed ensemble you have here Matt.

The face at the end said, "That was fun :D DRUMS ARE THE FABRIC OF THE UNIVERSE"

he's slowly transforming in to the John Petrucci of drums.

This is my favorite song on the album. Matt is my favorite drummer on the planet. Needless to say, I will be watching this many times in the future.

You know Matt is a phenomenal drummer when he makes this look easy…

he can literally play anything, no other drummer has such infinite versatility

This dude is a gracious dude and a drummer that makes me glad to be born. I did yoga with him once.

My son sent my this and I think that is the most accurate and beautiful sound that I’ve ever heard out of drum kit!

EXACTLY the song i wanted to see a playthrough of since the album released. His foot control is sublime.

That quad sweep though. When’s the first body building show Matt?!

Matt Garstka is growing and becoming more and more and more and more .....'uncoverable'

Ironically, the more swoll Matt has become, the more controlled he seems to be hitting the drums. On Tooth and Claw a few years ago he was playing with unbridled energy. Now he looks so relaxed but it sounds like he's hitting just as hard.

I love that look he gives the camera after he's done playing! 😁

Do we really even need to comment lol? Matt was born to be innovative, cutting-edge, avant-garde. And Meinl has been there all along the way to support his mastery!!

The footwork on the pedals is insane!!! Matt's just at a whole new level....

That smile at the end haha ​​matt knows it, killed that track.

Legendary. The new album might be best in AAL's catalog. Love it.

Of all the joys to see in this video, the best is watching the cottonballs float around in circles in his floor tom.

3:48 this pattern is very good 😍

Good to see Matt pulling his facial expressions, I swear it makes me enjoy his playthroughs that much more

The single handed cymbal chokes are lightning. Jeez man! ⚡

His face expressions. I remember my younger brother open his mouth like that when he was using all of his Brain power playing video games. I also do when I’m super concentrated. Takes a lot of Brain Ram memory to keep all that in perfect sync. This man it’s an animal.

Imagine Eloy Casagrande and Matt Garstka in a room sharing their knowledge... I dont think I couldnt handle it

And now he is doing blast beats as well. He can’t be stopped

I can appreciate that this is metal in 2022. Tosin looks like a beatnik poet. Matt is your hippie uncle. Javier fits the role of "good dad of 2 daughters". 😂 When their powers combine...pick your jaw up off the floor.

Nobody from Animals as Leaders actually works out, they are all just built af from playing their instruments at this level of performance

I mean the whole thing is nuts. But that intro fill at 3:31 .. it almost snuck by without me realizing how awesome it was.

My favorite song off of the album!!!!! But I do love Red Miso too!!!

I can’t express how much of an inspiration this man is to me at the moment! Just purchased his lesson pack going alongside the latest AAL album and I’m so freaking excited to work through it 💪🏻

If you put the required effort, whatever that means, you can do it. Thank you Matt!

Lmao. Watching Matt swell both physically and musically is so amazing and awesome to watch. He’s a beast in every sense of the word

You know when you ask someone : '' how did you do that?''. They proceed to show you how they did it and the best reaction you have for what they've shown you is a godamn nosebleed.

Dude seriously needs a tie-dyed drum kit.

Matt’s just off the charts. And may I say that’s the most beautiful dw kit I’ve ever laid eyes on. Unreal.

There you are!, keep these coming Matt, what an absolute beast of a drummer.

From Magic Mike to this, what incredible range this guy has.

even his hair style has evolved. absolute monster of an album.

SOOO MANY KICK HITS. Holy shit! Matt you are a MACHINE! Excellent mixing and production as always, Meinl.

Matt looking like a straight up samurai with that hair and beard! I love it.

Micro-aggressions towarrs my drum skills. Amazing as usual.

You know you're good when you make It look easy. Matt is one of the best drummer today .

Wasn't sure how I was going to feel about new AAL but I love it so much. Matt's kit is so big now that crash cymbal is behind him. Goated

he's like a trippy vape cloud with legendary extremities

Thats a huge brain at work right there. Beautifully done. Perfect.

the shot of seeing matt's face on the toms was sick

Matt's drip is always on point too. Gosh dang.

#32! Woo!! Love Meinl Cymbals. Matt seriously has no limits. I've been getting bits and pieces of his lessons from his website and applying them while following his advice on keeping things fresh and authentic. The man is mad and highly articulating as a mastermind of the craft. As for Meinl, I'm curious what new Cymbals they're creating. Possibly next generation versions of their lineups? I have a couple secret cymbals that I think may be prototypes, and it looks like Matt may be already experimenting with his next Concept. In any case, Fuck Yeah! 🔥

Their music keeps getting better

Absolutely phenomenal! Matt, you are a living legend and your drumming will inspire the musicians of tomorrow. I am in awe of your abilities.

Are we just not gonna talk about the fashion sense here? On point.

Unbelievable drumming and composition

This dude has got to be my favourite drummer at this moment.. wow!!!

just as you thought he couldn't possibly get better... he's leveling the gods

This is such an awesome song

Oh yes. Was waiting for this. This song is brutally awesome!

Don’t think I’ve ever seen Matt blast beat before, I need more Matt blast beats in my life

I like how you burn the hell out of all of us out here by offering a transcription at the end. What the hell am I going to do with that?

SPEECHLESS 😧🥶🤯

This is SO TIGHT. OMG.

What’s more scary is how calm he is while playing it

An absolute master of his instrument

Gartstka took the covid break to turn into a jacked samurai who slays drum lords. Savage beats as always Matt!

First off Matt, you looking swole bruv. Second, this is like dream theatre squared. Awesome work.

Matt has fully ascended!

Dude is a beast, nobody in prog metal is even close to matching his level :)

I like the little cloud having a float around in the floor tom. 😂☁️🥁

hell yeah! was waiting for this one!

I'm digging the sounds of the clear tom heads....has better tone than the coated!

The blast beat we deserve. 🙌

Yeah, my favourite jazz drum play through...

Matt looks more and more like a samurai slashin away on the drums.. amazing as always

Pfff... Pure madness! Speechless...

An absolute beast. My favourite drummer! 🔥🤘🥁

One of the best drummers on the planet

Can't wait to see these guys tonight

First, the cymbals are absolutely beautiful. We all appreciate Meinl supporting Matt. Second, Matt needs to be mentioned in the top 10 all-time drummers. Not even a question.

FAAAAAAAACCCKKK when I was a kid I didn't think we could play 2D music but here we aaaaare!

Not in my lifetime will I ever be even near the skill level he is. Insane.

humanity at its best

Been waiting for this

BEST LIMP BIZKIT DRUM COVER EVER!!!

just absurdly good...

Always a pleasure.

Absolutely bananas

my jaw lays on the floor. this is ridicolous. RESPECT!

Mr G puts on a workshop every time he touches the kit, truly an honor even being alive at the same time as this demigod

Bad ass as usual. The drummer from another planet strikes again.

OK, I need to know....who counted the cotton balls in the toms and how many head changes did it take?