Alex Rudinger - Whitechapel - 'Anticure'

Despite the fact that I'm no longer with Whitechapel, I'm still immensely proud of 'KIN'. So awhile back I recorded a few more play-throughs for some of my favorite tunes from the album - while the material was still relatively 'fresh' for me. Here's the third (of 4) - "Anticure".

Anticure's definitely a vocal-driven song with more of a 'Rock' vibe, which I guess is fairly different relative to Whitechapel's back-catalogue. But truthfully, I think it's one of the best songs Phil's ever written vocally. He absolutely killed it, & it's one of my favorites from the album.

Drum-wise, although it's a bit less 'tech' than some people might expect (again, relative to what Whitechapel's known for drum-wise), I really love how the drums compliment & work with the song. Doing a tom part of sorts during the chorus was actually one of the other guys' ideas (not entirely sure who to be honest! Lol!). When they sent me the initial demo with their programming, there was something along those lines, & I thought it was really creative & different. I expanded on it a bit, but I certainly can't take all the credit for the drums in this song - like most of the album, it was certainly a collaborative effort.

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#MEINL Cymbals (from left to right, if sitting behind the kit)

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18" Byzance Brilliant Medium Crash
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22" Soundcaster Fusion Powerful Ride

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Snare - Coated UV2 (batter), Snare Side 300 (reso)
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[hugemetalfan]

I think this was one of my favorite songs from the album. I could feel the emotion in the vocals in this song.

[MDNDrums]

It's a shame Rudi and Whitechapel didn't last long, but what they did make together is phenomenal. Great song from a great album.

[southofgrace]

Quality of composition cannot be overstated

[QuincyKane]

The drum arrangement on this album is spectacular; you guys did a fantastic job!

[The_Crooked_Path]

I love how, even though it seemed like a bit of tension surrounding Rudi being drummer then not really, that Rudi will still put the Whitechapel stuff he did up. That's owning what you created and being proud of it. Love it dude

[larryanderson]

Rudi's drums sound perfect. Every time.

[asierodriozola]

Absolutely magnificient! It was super sad when I listened that you will not be any longer in Whitechapel

[shane_]

Damn you did such great work on this album 👏 🙌

[devildog]

One of the best songs on this album in my opinion!

[eternalAku]

I can still hear the vocals in my head... classic song, amazing drumming as usual

[gSWGR]

Favourite song on the album, easily. That chorus is just ridiculous, but there's so much tasteful drumming to be noticed too.

[MegaMikeDrummerYT]

Dude, I can't stop watching this video. The snare drum tone in this video is the best I've heard from you!

[denislinnik]

Oh, another masterpiece from the best album of 2021 kin. Alex, you are the best drummer of the genre it's my opinion!
I love the whitechapel very much.
I remember, when I first time heard the Whitechapel's song called " worship the digital age" oh, man. How this song impressed me. That fast double base, groove, fills..
Ben was an amazing drummer...
But when I heard an album "the Walley" and found out that you're the Whitechapel's drummer, it was mind-boggling, to listen to your variety of cool grooves, fills, breaks and your double base patterns.
Man, I'm your subscriber, I'm also a drummer, I know how to play a couple of songs from "Walley" such as "When demon defiles a witch", or "black bear" but the album "kin" it's the highest level, it's a new age of whitechapel. The highest quality of the band's sound and your drumming. The heavy parts combining within "light country guitars vibes". The Ben's parts are so melodical, just awesome. Alex's and Zack's parts are heavy. And Phil's vocals... he is the beast. He's the best vocalist)
Your grooves, fills how you chande the notes subdivisions, use the every part of your amazing drum kit in this album, it's just a pleasure for ears!
Alex, you are the best drummer at this genre and the best for whitechapel!
It's so pitty that you've left the band. Now they also have a good drummer Zack. He has a good technique as well, I also love the "enterprise earth:, they're having awesome live shows now, but nobody can replace you. It's your parts, you have written them.
As I mentioned above, it's the best whitechapel's album, the best songs and your fantastic drumming. And when you release the playthrough videos, man... every video it's just the masterpiece! You're amazing drummer. Love your drumming man!!!!
Alex Rudinger is the machine!!!
I'm dreaming to visit the whitechapel's live show, but it is impossible at the moment.
One day I'll be there)
Sorry for my English, I'm Ukrainian.
The best wishes to You, Alex!
Metal)
P.S. Alex, if you can, please do the drumplaythrough for the song "Kin". That song is fantastic)

[Mr.bpm]

That snare moving would absolutely drive me off a cliff.

[diegodoesmusic]

One of my favorite songs from the album!! Awesome performance 🤘

[viniciusvenanciodossantos]

I really think you should come back to Whitechapel!! You're so great drummer

[jacobkelley]

Unreasonably good.. Alex is so damned good it's amazing

[Luoshe]

Seeing them tonight, and saw you post this.
Got me hyped, unfortunate you're not there but it is what it is and will appreciate the thoughtfulness put into drumming of this album!

[EggsiLog]

I love the part when phil sings the part and the one part that .... And great drums as always by the legendary rüdi ! 🤘

[TheAffeMaria]

So smooth! My favourite metal drummer tbh <3