Why is “The Stage” by Avenged Sevenfold” one of the most impossible drum performances in modern metal?
Released in 2016 as the title track of their album 'The Stage', the song pushed the band into a new era of technical, progressive songwriting.
In this video, Brooks Wackerman unpacks the hidden technical nightmare behind the track—breaking down the insane coordination, shifting time feels, and double bass rhythms that make it feel nearly impossible to play.
Join Brooks for the first time as he breaks down this iconic performance on his Avenged Sevenfold kit!
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► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d9mgVtMJRI
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Joining Avenged Sevenfold & The Birth Of "The Stage"
01:44 - Full Performance
09:44 - The Iconic Double Bass Intro
11:06 - The Verse Groove
11:42 - The 3-Note Pre-Chorus Motif
12:21 - The Chorus Groove
13:01 - The Motown Bridge Groove
13:45 - The Outro
14:16 - The Rooftop Performance At Capitol Records
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