Greyson Nekrutman Vs. Brandon Toews (Epic Drum Battle)

Remember the good ol' days of drum battles? Where legendary drummers like Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa duked it out in the best way they knew how.

Art Blakey vs. Ginger Baker.
Louie Bellson vs. Simon Phillips.
Buddy Rich vs. Animal (the muppet).
Steve Gadd vs. Dave Weckl vs. Vinnie Colaiuta.

For a time, the mighty drum-off was a hot commodity in musical entertainment. Two drummers face to face, kit to kit, throwing down in a friendly competition.

We're bringing the drum battle back. In this video, Big Band/Jazz phenom Greyson Nekrutman challenges Drumeo's Brandon Toews to a showdown. And it gets heated.

Who do you think won? Whose socks were knocked off?

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[ericbouler]

With both drummers playing at such a high level it's more like a duet than a drum battle.

[jamescurry]

I have to say we are definitely the winners here. being able to hear this awesome epic battle take place great job..

[shelbybowden]

Two things:

1) this is the first time I’ve ever heard Grayson hit sticks together on a transition. Gives me hope.

2) they are both incredible, but the most insane thing here is that they are both just doing Buddy Rich licks from what, 60 years ago? Dude remains the GOAT.

[BrandonToews]

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy this one!😁

[NickLight]

I have working in the music business form 30 years and that was one of the most enjoyable 6 minutes I have had in a long time. Both of the guys are off the chart

[SteveDyeDrummer]

We were definitely the winners! You both are incredible drummers. Much respect to both of you. As a Drumeo lifetime member… it just keeps getting better and better. Thank you guys for filming this video. Can’t wait to see what is next from both of you

[gabrielgodarth]

All my respect, but, Greyson IS A BEAST!!! I mean, his using of the traditional grip and switching that to normal when needed is just the top of the iceberg in that video. His dynamics are great!!!

[screw_tape]

my first time seeing brandon go batshit on the kit and he did it alongside an absolute monster of a musician. great stuff from both of these guys.

[danitodrums]

01:54 Brandon's speed moving around the kit! Amazing job! Both are awesome drummers

[ThomasMetal]

Dammit Brandon. You held your own! This isn't a battle however. This is a jam session. I can't wait to see what big artists want to have Brandon on stage or in the studio with them!

[TheHboneMusic]

this makes me feel like im trash at drumming

[thespacebee]

I love his rock feel that he added into the jazz

[CondutaOficial]

Greyson is really on a whole another level with the jazz thing, but Brandon battled with dignity

[vukjovanovicofficial]

I'm confused whether to keep practicing or just sell my drums? I'm just kidding, this was an amazing performance by both of you and I can only say one thing for sure and that is that we as the viewers are the actual winners for getting to see some amazing drumming!

[ninjabassonline]

This was incredibly musical ... there is no winner, it was a total jam session between 2 amazing

[RandyGoogle]

The fact that we have a fresh video with two drummers showcasing explosive big band solo variations in a groove together, is something to celebrate man! Six minutes well spent and worth revisiting! 🥁👏

[cuenco]

The winner? The winners are us!!
This was absolutely terrific! Magnificent! Amazing and all cool adjectives to describe this battle.

[christopherg]

Not a challenge I would want to take, but Brandon really held his own against the prodigious talent that is Greyson Nekrutman. Two of my favorite young drummers... classy guys with a wealth of chops, but also musical knowledge and compositional ability.

[drummer]

It’s New Years Eve and what a way to end it with an awesome and I mean awesome drum battle. We are definitely the winners… you guys are both amazing and awesome drummers. Thanks so much and Happy New Year to you guys!!! God bless

[AI]

Greyson’s raw power and speed is unbelievable.