Aquiles Priester, known for his work with legendary power metal bands like and Hangar , is revered for his clinical, hard-hitting, and highly articulate style. This masterclass stands out because it caters directly to advanced players who want to elevate their speed and coordination.
This is for absolute beginners. You should already know basic stick grip, bass drum technique, and how to read 16th-note drum notation.
Whether you’re a beginner looking for proper posture tips or a pro trying to decode complex prog-metal fills, this DVD serves as a roadmap to "revolving the art of playing drums". It was even elected the 3rd best educational DVD in the world Modern Drummer magazine in 2011. While the physical DVD is a collector's item often found on Aquiles Priester, known for his work with legendary
The "freak" element of Priester’s style comes from his sheer power and endurance. He treats drumming like an athletic sport. The instructional sections showcase specialized heel-up and heel-down double bass techniques that allow drummers to maintain 16th-note patterns at high tempos (200+ BPM) without exhausting their muscles. 3. Creative Fill Construction
Aquiles Priester is one of the most influential heavy metal drummers in the world. Known for his ultra-precise timing, massive drum kits, and complex rhythms, he has inspired millions of musicians globally. His landmark instructional release, remains a holy grail for progressive metal and power metal drummers looking to elevate their technique . You should already know basic stick grip, bass
: While often sought for download, the original high-quality physical DVD is a collector's item available on double bass exercises or check out his follow-up, Top 100 Drum Fills
What are you trying to improve right now? (Double bass speed, hand endurance, or polyrhythms?) While the physical DVD is a collector's item
The release is packed with hours of high-definition footage, multi-angle camera views, and step-by-step tutorials. 1. Advanced Double Bass Technique
If you are looking for a digital version, Priester's later work, All Access to Aquiles Priester’s Drumming (2019), is available for through Hudson Music . Where to Buy The physical DVD is available at several retailers:
: Priester shares exercises, tips on his unique grip, and his overall vision for the instrument, which was voted the 3rd best educational DVD in the 2010 Modern Drummer Readers Poll. Tracklist Highlights The DVD features 13 main segments, including: The Infallible Emperor (1956) Colorblind PsychOctopus Solo The Reason of your Conviction Hastiness Drum Solo