Punk as fuck |
Here's some footage of Ben chillin' in the studio:
While he's made his name playing in Converge over the past decade, Ben is also currently a member of thrashers All Pigs Must Die, trippy punks Acid Tiger, and the hardcore super group United Nations. It doesn't really matter who he's playing with though, Ben has developed a signature playing style that Converge bassist Nate Newton has described as "punk as fuck," and shines through in all of his projects. Of course his drumming with Converge is my favorite amongst his repertoire. The first time I heard his playing on Jane Doe, I just about shat bricks. And he was only 19 or something when he recorded that album!
Sadly, there isn't too many videos of Ben doing damage with Converge online. I've found some pretty rad drum covers for you all to enjoy:
Exhibit A: Awesome Japanese Dude!
Exhibit B: Awesome Portuguese Dude!
These guys did some serious work on these covers but there's nothing like seeing Ben playing these jams for himself.
*Bonus Video*
Ben playing live with Converge.
not bad.
ReplyDeleteConverge is so intense, I give props to any drummer that can keep up that kind of intensity.
ReplyDeleteWow he really pulls no punches, wow again, never even slows down, just wow..
ReplyDeleteThose covers are sick. Sick. And seeing him live like that must be effing intense, I wanna!
ReplyDeleteThat was cool!
ReplyDeleteThey're really cool!
ReplyDeleteWow, dude is a monster. I saw Terry Bozio a couple years back and that was awesome. Definitely love the power of drums.
ReplyDeleteI'd never heard of this drummer or this band before but he's actually really good! Thanks for sharing this buddy!
ReplyDeleteHe didn't play that drum, he made rough love to it to show it who's boss.
ReplyDeletewow i must see this guy
ReplyDeleteAcid Tiger just melted my face, but not before lol'd at Mark's comment
ReplyDeleteGreat post on Koller!
ReplyDeletenot bad, lets rock and roll
ReplyDeletewow, that some nice skills on the drums!
ReplyDeletethat was like a kick in the pants to help me wake up!! thanks! :D
ReplyDeleteWow his he ever a good drummer! "Punk as fuck" is right!
ReplyDeleteJB is a great person to channel. That and the dude from Rush!
ReplyDeleteHe reminds me of Animal :P
ReplyDeleteUh, he is pretty bad ass!! Sadly I have never heard of him or the band. I will definitely be checking them out, thanks!
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