Caleb Hayes

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Caleb H Drummer is a highly popular rock and metal drummer who has built a massive global following through YouTube. Known for his explosive performance style, he quickly captured the attention of the metal elite, leading to incredible real-world opportunities like performing on stage with the band Vended (featuring the sons of Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and Clown) and gaining direct recognition from major artists in the scene. His ability to blend high-energy visual showmanship with heavy, precise playing has successfully transitioned him from a viral internet personality into a highly respected figure among the modern heavy music community.

His playing style focuses heavily on power, physical energy, and delivering tight, hard-hitting grooves that adapt to a vast range of rock and metal subgenres.

For his recording sessions and high-production videos, he plays Dixon Drums, relying on their kits to deliver a punchy acoustic tone on camera. He uses Paiste cymbals, heavily featuring the striking visual look and cutting sound of the Paiste Color Sound 900 series. His setup is completed with Promark sticks, Evans drumheads, and he integrates Roland electronic gear for his hybrid configurations and digital workflow. Caleb H Drummer remains a key benchmark for modern content creation and community-driven drumming in the digital age.

New Wave of Performance ↓

Sleep Token - The Summoning | Drum Cover

Meshuggah- Bleed - Full Drum Cover

Rush - Subdivisions | Drum Cover

Drum Solo Improvisation

Gojira - Only Pain | Drum Cover

Slipknot - The Dying Song | Drum Cover

Vimic - Simple Skeletons | Drum Cover

Ditch - Lamb Of God | Drum Cover

CALEB HAYES