Alex Rudinger - Whitechapel - A Bloodsoaked Symphony

The new #Whitechapel album, 'KIN', is now available for Pre-Order -

"A Bloodsoaked Symphony" is the second single from 'KIN', so here's Drum Playthrough number 2! If you haven't already, make sure to also check out the Official Music Video for the song (it's rad as HECK!) -

This song is heavy AF & a ton of fun to play. Can't wait for ya'll to hear the rest of the album ;) !

Huge shoutout to Declan White for the incredible mix! Declan's been doing a whole lot of mixing for me as of late, & he absolutely rules. If you're in the market for a quality Audio Engineer, you can contact Declan using the information below - 

KIT SPECS ! #Tama STAR Maple (in Smoky Black)

10x6.5
12x7
14x11
16x13
18x15
20x16
14x6.5 Tama Re-Issue Bell Brass

Tama Signature Drumsticks (check them out for yourself using the links below!) -

#Meinl Cymbals (from Left to Right, if sitting behind the kit)

18" Classics Dark China
18" Byzance Brilliant Medium Crash
14" Byzance Traditional Medium Hi-Hats
12" Classics Custom Trash Splash
8"/10" Generation-X Electro Stack
10" Classics Custom Extreme Metal Splash
13" Byzance Traditional Medium Hi-Hats
19" Byzance Brilliant Medium/Thin Crash
18" Pure Alloy China
22" Byzance Heavy Hammered Ride
18" Artist Concept Thomas Lang Super Stack

#Evans Drumheads

Toms - Clear G2's (batter), Clear G1's (reso)
Snare - Coated Heavyweight (batter), Snare Side 300 (reso)
Kick - Clear EQ4 (batter), Custom Evans INK'ed (reso)

Also rockin' a whole bunch of Tunerfish Luglock products here! Cymbal felts, dampener gels, carpet markers, & of course the luglocks themselves! Check out all of Tunerfish's products using the link below, & feel free to use the code 'rudi15' for 15% off your order (sitewide / for all products!) - 

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As always, thanks for watching & stay tuned for more!

[averageguardian]

1:23 - 1:36 may be the most well voiced thing I have heard in metal drumming. 10/10 orchestration!

[DeathMachineJoe]

Those fills during the chorus leave me speechless.

[pcdrumz]

It’s not all about blast beats, heal toe trickery or extreme speed. There are textures and embellishments and nuances to metal music. Even super heavy stuff like this. Thanks for showing that. As always man, beautiful work! Your a beast.

[wesleypeck]

This is such interesting songwriting from the drum perspective. That half time feels like it would be challenging to play in because it's so slow. It almost gives me Gojia vibes with the slow plodding. Absolutely love it!

[eternalAku]

When you screamed "father, mother" I heard Phils vocals immediately... what a fun thing the brain is... great drumming as usual, can't wait for the album :)

[mm_drums]

The way he delivers every song is unreal. Sometimes I just turn off the analyzing mode and just enjoy the sheer drive behind every groove, break and fill. Simply amazing to watch and listen. ❤️

[MartinBellamyMBDrums]

Heavy AF! That Tama Bell Brass though... This album is going to be absolutely amazing

[alphauniformsierraaustrali]

This album is a masterpiece, the more you listen to it, the better it gets.

[JakeDavisDrums]

Ya know Rüdi is gonna be TECH when he has a beard and REAL short hair! (The Faceless days)

[HOLOFRACTO]

The drums sound perfect. Best snare sound I’ve ever heard. So much body and depth. Triggered or not, doesn’t matter, keep it up Alex.

[METALLiCMETALLEr]

This one has a lot of creative fills, I'll stand up and clap 👏👏👏

[guie]

Whitechapel really done themselves a big favor in bringing in Alex... what a goddamn amazing drummer

[Vesaniah]

Godamn those transition from floor tom to the other are insane. It makes me want to re-settup my kit but I know damn well its not going to have the same results. Insane video. as usual.

[jwspitz]

I love that you ALWAYS play what the song asks for. You're the literal definition of the "He understood the assignment" meme because your parts are always fucking perfect for every project I've heard you on. Love all the new 'Chapel stuff now that you're with them (not that I didn't before, of course) and can't wait to hear the rest of the album in a few weeks \m/

[atopermusic]

That looks like a really fun song to play! Godly playing as always, Rüdi!

[nathankuretsch]

Your writing and playing on this record just fits so damn good!!!

[LanceCampeau]

Dude.... you never fail to amaze me. Just huge and that sneaky 2 hand strike on the ride @ 1:15 is some masterful shit.

[joeovermoe]

This is INSANE!! The patterns you put in there are WILD!!!

[shiloheaston]

Awesome!
Still have your signed drumhead hanging on my wall. :)

[AdrianHconnection]

Gives "tight" a new meaning!