Mike Dupke - W.A.S.P.- The Real Me -- 'Live Version' Drums

The drumming on this video is not meant to be a recreation of the original "Headless Children" track, played by the mighty Frankie Banali, but rather the live version played in concert during my time in the band. You'll hear differences such as crashes on the "&" of 1, 3, and 4 counts going into verses and choruses to match the guitars, less 8th note-oriented fills, and a later start to the big double-kick run at the end. This song was a challenge and a blast to play, and always went over great during a live show.

Drums: PEARL Reference series in Scarlet Fade
Rack toms - 10, 12, 13, 16
Kick - 18 x 24
Snare - 6.5 x 14 special edition Pearl Brass Sensitone
Also - Pearl's ICON rack system and Eliminator Redline double pedal

Cymbals: SABIAN
(from L to R)
18" AA Raw Bell Crash - brilliant
8" AA Splash - brilliant
15" HHX Groove Hats
18" AAX Xplosion Crash - brilliant
19" AAX Xplosion Crash - brilliant
20" HHX Evolution Ride - brilliant
19" AA Holy China
19" HHX Xplosion Crash - brilliant

Heads: EVANS
Coated G2 on snare
Clear G2's on toms
Clear GMAD on kick batter

Sticks: AHEAD
Lars Ulrich model with grip tape

[pta]

Holy crap, what did I just witness? That was amazing. Thank you.

[IRgEEK]

WOW! Excellent job. Moonie would be proud me thinks.

[ethompson]

Bad ass!!! One of my all time favorite songs from Wasp. Bass drum sounds great too.

[paulmyers]

Badass, Mike! Thank you for this upload. I've been a fan of W.A.S.P. since their first release. You were awesome in W.A.S.P.

[scottnutter]

Just...WOW! Nice work and I love that song!

[joelcarlotta]

Fantastic as always stil remember seeing you with H.O.T.D in Cincinnati

[dickifliszar]

Duuude! This is rad! Great energy, chops and what a workout...

[Fox.Crueger]

Almost perfect performance of the drum part. I think Frankie Banali couldn't have done better at home. Especially working with hits. Accept my admiration, as from a former drummer. It's a pity that there are so few likes.

[RichardCole]

Damn Mike that was awesome brother! 🤘🤘

[frle]

Great technique, Mike you're an amazing drummer

[r.g.armstrong]

What a performance, Frankie Banali would be proud. Congratulations Mike. Not an easy song to drum, but i guess it’s pure fun. I don’t think Steve Riley could have been able to play this way. Do you agree Steve’s drumming was much more basic?

[jameshunter]

You have great speed going on there bro, just another of many reasons why you're in my top 5 favorite drummers.

[hardeefrog]

Holy crap! That was freaking awesome!!

[sainthockey]

Great cover of Keith Moon, spot on man!!

[ewyss]

You were my favourite WASP drummer, I saw you at several shows throughout the years...

[HellllÏôn]

This is freakin awesome. Love your fills damn listening to 1:46 over and over :)

[Selzor]

Man blackie is really good at finding great musicians not so much at keeping them though.

[iamone]

Awesome play Mr. Dupke! I would seriously shit my pants if you played Killahead from K.F.D. next! It would be such a treat for the hardcore fans!

[barrieparker]

Dude you should do that drum solo you did back I think it was 30 years of thunder tour