Luke Holland - Animals As Leaders - Kascade Drum Cover

Luke Holland, 21 years old! I'm from Peoria, Arizona. This is the most difficult song I've covered to date, & the most time I've put into learning a song ever. Huge thank you to Matt Garstka of AAL for helping me with a few of the fills in the song. For example, at 1:38 & 2:42, Matt bridges pedals (by using 1 foot on 2 pedals) to get the double kick & opening/closing of the hihat sound.

The audio was recorded & mixed by Master Cameron Mizell of Chango Studios, all video was done by Prime Minister Jeremy Tremp.

Using my beautiful DW Collector's Series drum kit.

I am self taught!

I proudly endorse DW DRUMS, MEINL CYMBALS, VATER PERCUSSION & REMO DRUMHEADS.

Twitter/Instagram - @LukeHollandd

[juusoleino]

and yet some people dare to call him "just show off, sticktricks" etc etc This is the real stuff!!

[daveruckidrums]

You know a song is challenging for Luke when there's not one single stick trick during the song, haha! But besides that, this cover was excellent/spot-on/perfect. Whatever you wanna call it. Hands down, your best cover to date! Looking forward to more, man :)

[fabioadias]

I'm a huge Gartska fan and man, this is some pretty tough shit to cover note by note... that was extremely well done, Luke. Awesome.

[Nex]

Probably one of the best drum covers on Youtube.

[Nex]

Matt Garstka is a brilliant man for creating such complex drum parts.

[GiveHeartRecords]

I don't have words. This is fucking dope, dude!

[erichaugland]

I honestly open up this cover when I want to listen to Kascade, the drum focused mix really drives this song to another level.

[philjdrums]

Your control is ridiculous bro - great work!

[TeraBrite]

Wow, this is incredible. Perfection in the form of drums.

[thesophisticatedjellyfish]

So what's the fill at 0:12-5:24? ;)

[moisesgomes]

Our very good. Luke, know that you have many fans here in Brazil, you are much appreciated and is one of my mirrors to develop myself on drums. My English is not very nice, so I hope it to understand my comment. May God bless you.

[rtbaldwin]

Matt Garstka is a genius. Amazing cover, Luke!

[thisismonomythic]

You can tell around 5:11 how physically AND mentally drained Luke is. This is  beyond amazing.

[greenbra]

have to say, I've been subscribed for a few years, Luke. You have improved musically and technically as a musically. It is fantastic to see your progression as a professional. Good luck on all your future professional endeavours.

[Grunk]

You know its a difficult song when Luke isn't doing his normal stick tricks...amazing cover dude

[haunchofmammoth]

Finally! Pure frame simplicity, no overwhelming stick tricks, amazing playing. Luke at his best.

[KCYON]

That bridging pedal technique is really awesome! Nothing less expected from Garstka. 
Killin' it Luke. Loved the energy in this vid! 

[RavensRock]

Luke you are amazing, I had seen all your videos and this cover is one of the best covers. Congratulations man, keep on going!! 

Cheers from Colombia

[JakubKrajnak]

Dude, this is serious thing. I can't imagine how long it takes to learn a piece like this. Great job!

[ChrisCardenDrums]

matt is insane! he's my favorite example to give for those stuck up musicians that say "oh he's just a metal guy" you know they're out there. really solid cover luke