Eluveitie Premonition Playthrough - Alain Ackermann Alain Ackermann 2025-09-28 | Want to see Premonition live? Catch us on one of our Blood Dynasty Tour shows!☺️🤘🏻10.10 — 🇩🇪 Stuttgart / Schleyerhalle11.10 — 🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main / Jahrhunderthalle12.10 — 🇩🇪 Munich / Zenith14.10 — 🇭🇺 Budapest / Barba Negra15.10 — 🇦🇹 Vienna / Gasometer17.10 — 🇩🇪 Berlin / Columbiahalle18.10 — 🇨🇿 Prague / Sportovni Hala Fortuna19.10 — 🇵🇱 Gliwice / PreZero Arena Gliwice21.10 — 🇨🇭 Zurich / The Hall22.10 — 🇮🇹 Milan / Alcatraz23.10 — 🇫🇷 Lyon / Radiant-Bellevue25.10 — 🇪🇸 Madrid / Vistalegre27.10 — 🇫🇷 Paris / Zenith28.10 — 🇳🇱 Amsterdam / AFAS Live30.10 — 🇬🇧 Wolverhampton / Civic Hall31.10 — 🇬🇧 Manchester / O2 Apollo01.11 — 🇬🇧 London / Eventim Apollo03.11 — 🇱🇺 Esch-sur-Alzette / Rockhal04.11 — 🇧🇪 Brussels / Ancienne Belgique (SOLD OUT!)05.11 — 🇩🇪 Leipzig / Haus Auensee07.11 — 🇸🇪 Gothenburg / Partille Arena08.11 — 🇸🇪 Stockholm / Annexet10.11 — 🇫🇮 Helsinki / Ice Hall12.11 — 🇳🇴 Oslo / Sentrum Scene13.11 — 🇩🇰 Copenhagen / Poolen14.11 — 🇩🇪 Hannover / Swiss Life Hall15.11 — 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Electric HallGet your tickets here:https://eluveitie.ch/tourDrums recorded and mixed by Tommy Vetterli, https://www.newsound.chVideo and Editing by FILMCREW GmbH, https://www.filmcrew.oneIf you are interested in taking lessons with me, I offer private lessons at my home in Mümliswil! DM or Email at alain@alainackermann.ch for more information.Facebook: facebook.com/officialalainackermann/?locale=de_DEInstagram: instagram.com/alainackermann/?hl=deWebsite: http://alainackermann.ch
Are you ready for the ÀNV RISING – EUROPEAN TOUR Pt. III? 💙🤘🏻 Alain Ackermann 2026-09-14 | Our EU & UK tour is getting closer! Are you ready for the ÀNV RISING – EUROPEAN TOUR Pt. III?Can’t wait to see some of you at one of our shows! 💙🤘🏻Eluveitie | Pain | Wolfheart17-Nov-26 🇧🇪 Brussels – Ancienne Belgique18-Nov-26 🇩🇪 Hamburg – Große Freiheit 3619-Nov-26 🇩🇪 Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt20-Nov-26 🇩🇪 Dresden – Stromwerk21-Nov-26 🇨🇿 Zlin – Sports Hall Datart22-Nov-26 🇭🇺 Budapest – Barba Negra24-Nov-26 🇵🇱 Warsaw – Progresja25-Nov-26 🇦🇹 Vienna – Arena26-Nov-26 🇩🇪 Munich – Kesselhaus27-Nov-26 🇩🇪 Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn28-Nov-26 🇩🇪 Wiesbaden – Schlachthof30-Nov-26 🇫🇷 Toulouse – Interference01-Dec-26 🇪🇸 Madrid – Sala La Riviera02-Dec-26 🇪🇸 Barcelona – Razzmatazz 103-Dec-26 🇫🇷 Lyon – Transbordeur04-Dec-26 🇫🇷 Paris – Bataclan05-Dec-26 🇩🇪 Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle06-Dec-26 🇳🇱 Utrecht – Tivoli Vredenburg – Ronda08-Dec-26 🇬🇧 London – Electric Brixton09-Dec-26 🇬🇧 Manchester – O2 Ritz11-Dec-26 🇩🇪 Saarbruecken – Garage12-Dec-26 🇨🇭 Lausanne – Docks LOW TIX13-Dec-26 🇨🇭 Zurich – X-tra
This Exercise Will Improve Your Speed & Flexibility! 🔥🥁 Alain Ackermann 2026-09-12 | A little exercise to work on your speed and flexibility around the kit. ☺️🔥Just singles in groups of three — then move around the kit and have some fun with it. Try to keep it musical!
BTS: Shooting for the New MAPEX Black Panther Switchblade 🎬🥁 Alain Ackermann 2026-09-11 | Some BTS shots from our shoot for the new Mapex Black Panther Switchblade Snare Drum.We had an amazing time bringing this project to life! 😄Big thanks to @MapexGlobal for the trust.And to everyone involved - thank you! It was a pleasure working with such a great team. 💙
Ever used two drum kits for one show? 😉🥁 Alain Ackermann 2026-08-23 | From our rehearsals for our show at Augusta Raurica this July. ☺️🤘🏻Here’s the setup I used for the show:⚡ Metal Drum Kit: Mapex Saturn Evolution• Kicks: 2 × 22”×16”• Toms: 10”×7”, 12”×8”, 14”×14”, 16”×14”• Gong Tom: 18”×16”• Snares: 2 × Sledge Hammer 14”×6.5”Paiste Cymbals• 20” 2002 Novo China• 17” Signature Traditionals Thin Crash (hi-hat top)• 17” 2002 Crash (hi-hat bottom)• 10” 900 Series Splash• 16” 900 Series China (stack top)• 16” PST X Swiss Hats Bottom (stack bottom)• 20” Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash• 24” Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride• 22” Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash• 18” 900 Series China (stack top)• 18” PST X Swiss Thin Crash (stack bottom)• 18” PST X Swiss Thin Crash• 22” Formula 602 Modern Essentials ChinaDrumheads• Remo Emperor SMT – Kicks• Remo Powerstroke 3 – Gong Tom• Remo Emperor Ebony – Toms• Remo P77 – Snare🌿 Acoustic Drum Kit:Mapex Saturn Tour Edition• Kick: 24”×14”• Toms: 12”×7”, 14”×12”, 16”×14”, 18”×16”• NEMESIS Snare: 14”×5.5”Paiste Cymbals• 24” 2002 Big Beat (Ride)• 15” Masters Dark Hi-Hats• 19” Masters Dark Crash• 20” Masters Dark Crash• 22” Masters Swish• 16” 900 Series China (stack top)• 16” PST X Swiss Hats Bottom (stack bottom)For a warmer, more vintage character, I used Remo Vintage Emperor Coated heads on the toms.
Can One Groove Become a Drum Solo? 🥁 Alain Ackermann 2026-08-22 | Just practicing day by day, trying to get a little better step by step. ☺️💪🏻Today I was working on some solo ideas. I really enjoy taking one groove idea and changing little things here and there to gradually build more and more energy. And because the main groove stays the same, everything still fits together musically. 👌🏻
Yesterday’s Drum Setup at Montelago Celtic Festival 🥁🇮🇹 Alain Ackermann 2026-08-08 | Yesterday’s @MapexGlobal Saturn drum kit, together with my beautiful @PaisteChannel cymbals, for our show at the Montelago Celtic Festival in Italy.What a stunning place and such warm, welcoming people. Thanks so much for having us! 🇮🇹💙@eluveitie
Time to shake off the post-holiday rust! Alain Ackermann 2026-08-01 | Time to shake off the post-holiday rust and get my chops back! ☺️💪🏻
Stop Playing Your Six-Stroke Roll the Same Way! 👀🥁 Alain Ackermann 2026-07-29 | Here's a short lesson to inspire you to orchestrate your rudiments around the drum kit. ☺️A super cool way to do this is by adding the kick drum to your right hand, just like I did here with the six-stroke roll (RLLRRL).Give it a try, get creative, and most importantly... have fun with it! 💙
Switchblade Drum Solo - Alain Ackermann Alain Ackermann 2026-07-09 | Mapex Black Panther Switchblade Drum Solo A short drum solo featuring the new Mapex Black Panther Switchblade Snare. I absolutely loved working on this project. Hope you enjoy watching!A special thank you to this amazing team:Video & Editing: Off Stage Film ProductionsDrum Recording & Mix: Sven Gerber
Mapex Black Panther Switchblade Overview - Alain Ackermann Alain Ackermann 2026-06-12 | If you're interested in the new Mapex Black Panther Switchblade Snare or any of the other incredible Black Panther models, be sure to visit: mapexdrums.com/usExplore the full Black Panther lineup and discover the snare that perfectly matches your sound and playing style. ☺️🙌🏻A special thank you to this amazing team:Video & Editing: Off Stage Film ProductionsDrum Recording & Mix: Sven GerberIt was a pleasure working with such a talented team. 💙
Mapex Black Panther Switchblade Trailer Alain Ackermann 2026-06-06 | Was that an earthquake? 😳💥🌍Nope - just another day living with a drummer. 😉🥁If you're interested in the new Mapex Black Panther Switchblade Snare or any of the other incredible Black Panther models, be sure to visit: mapexdrums.comExplore the full Black Panther lineup and discover the snare that perfectly matches your sound and playing style.Warning: Earthquake reports may increase after the first rimshot. 💥😄A special thank you to this amazing team:Video & Editing: Off Stage Film ProductionsDrum Recording & Mix: Sven GerberActing: Chiara DubeyIt was a pleasure working with such a talented team. 💙
Mapex Black Panther Switchblade Trailer - Alain Ackermann Alain Ackermann 2026-06-06 | Was that an earthquake? 😳💥🌍Nope - just another day living with a drummer. 😉🥁If you're interested in the new Mapex Black Panther Switchblade Snare or any of the other incredible Black Panther models, be sure to visit: mapexdrums.comExplore the full Black Panther lineup and discover the snare that perfectly matches your sound and playing style.Warning: Earthquake reports may increase after the first rimshot. 💥😄A special thank you to this amazing team:Video & Editing: Off Stage Film ProductionsDrum Recording & Mix: Sven GerberActing: Chiara DubeyIt was a pleasure working with such a talented team. 💙
Spice Up Your Blast Beats 👀🔥 Alain Ackermann 2026-04-25 | Here’s a fun way to spice up your blast beats 👀🔥We all love blast beats and double bass playing, but have you ever added actual patterns with your right hand? ☺️I've always been inspired by drummers who play musically, even when it comes to more technical stuff. 👉 Here’s the concept:Groups of 4 with your right hand. In each level, you play different notes of the group:Level 1Play notes: 1, 3, 41 (2) 3 4Level 2Play notes: 1, 2, 31 2 3 (4)Level 3Play notes: 1, 2, 41 2 (3) 4Level 4Play notes: 2, 3, 4(1) 2 3 4Start slow and keep it clean.Then try it with different blast beat variations 🤘🏻
Would You Start a Drum Solo Like This? 🔥 or ❌ Alain Ackermann 2026-04-19 | Got asked to work on a commercial, so I’m putting together a drum solo for it. I love this kind of work - experimenting with grooves and making it feel musical is just the best. ☺️What do you think, could this be a good start? 🤘🏻
Break the 16th Note Grid 😏 | Quintuplets & Septuplets Workout 🥁 Alain Ackermann 2026-04-16 | This one’s for all the drum nerds who love going deep into exercises. 😉We all play doubles and different groupings… but usually we stay in a 16th note grid. What happens if we step outside of that? 😏In this lesson, I’ll show you how to use groupings of 2, 3, 4 and 5 within quintuplets and septuplets.It might feel like a whole new world - but it opens up so many creative possibilities. Give it a try! ☺️💪🏻
Improve Your Flow 🥁 Fast Singles Around the Kit 🔥 Alain Ackermann 2026-04-02 | Today I’ve got a little flow workout for you! 🙌🏻Exercises like this have really helped me play more effortlessly and smoothly around the kit.Give it a try: play two hits on each rack tom, three on the floor tom, and three on the snare. Start super slow, then gradually build up the speed.And most importantly: have fun while practicing ☺️💙
„Bleed“ Foot Pattern Challenge 🔥 | Can YOU play Level 4? Alain Ackermann 2026-03-22 | Are you up for a little Sunday drum workout? 🥁💪🏻Level 1 – Play groups of 3 and double the first hit of each group (Bleed pattern 😉)Level 2 – Add an eighth-note groove over itLevel 3 – Play groups of 3 over it (notes 1 & 3 of each group)Level 4 – Take it further with groups of 5 (notes 1, 3 & 4 of each group)Give it a try and let me know which level got you! ☺️👇🏻
Could play this part for hours! 😄 | The Uprising - Eluveitie Alain Ackermann 2026-03-14 | Morning practice with a little sun coming through the window. Exactly how I like to start the day. A bit of sun, lots of coffee, and just playing for myself. ☕️BTW: Always loved playing this part in “The Uprising”. So mystical and powerful! 🔥🤘🏻@eluveitie
Exploring New Drum Technique Ideas 🥁 Alain Ackermann 2026-03-11 | Had some fun experimenting with different grooves and technique ideas on the drums yesterday. ☺️Have a great week everyone! 💙
“Genesis” by RAYE just hits different 🔥 Alain Ackermann 2026-03-05 | A few days ago I came across a live video of RAYE at the Montreux Jazz Festival - and wow! What an artist. What a band. The live version of Genesis just hits different. 🔥So. Damn. Good.Hope this week treats you well. 💙
Can You Play Doubles Like THIS? 😏 | Spicy 3-Note Groupings Alain Ackermann 2026-03-01 | Because the reaction to my last little lesson video was so nice, I thought I’d drop another one for you guys! ☺️This time it’s a tasty lick built around groupings of 3. I’m doubling a few notes and moving some of them onto the sticks to give it that extra flavor. I just love playing around with stuff like this! 😄Give it a try and let me know how it feels for you!And if you want to dive deeper into grooves and creative ideas like this - hit me up for lessons 💙
Want to play stronger and cleaner doubles with your right foot? 🔥 Alain Ackermann 2026-02-21 | A few weeks ago I saw Anika Nilles playing a really cool exercise for practicing different double stroke roll variations. I loved the idea and thought: why not try this with my right foot too?So I gave it a shot… and yes, it’s definitely more challenging than it looks. 😄 For a little extra fun (and brain workout 🧠), I also tried it in quintuplets and sextuplets.Take it slow, stay relaxed, and don’t be too hard on yourself - consistency is key 💪🏻Have a great weekend, everyone 💙
First Practice Session Back Home From Miami 🌴 Alain Ackermann 2026-02-07 | After coming back from Miami, I finally got back to practicing this week. This clip is from an after-practice jam from today’s session.Completely in love with my @PaisteChannel 24“ Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride - it inspires me every time I play and I just can’t stop.☺️
Cherry Bomb Solo Performance (Drum Solo by Alain Ackermann) Alain Ackermann 2025-12-21 | Watch Alain Ackermann perform a powerful drum solo on the Mapex Black Panther Design Lab Cherry Bomb drum kit.The Cherry Bomb kit is crafted entirely from cherry wood, delivering unmatched focus with a vintage tone and modern punch. With high toms descending in 1/2” depths, this kit merges classic warmth with the power and precision of contemporary design, making it perfect for Alain’s dynamic playing style.The Black Panther Design Lab series represents the pinnacle of Mapex’s "sound first" philosophy, pushing the boundaries of drum design with innovative materials and artist-driven insights.Discover more about the Cherry Bomb and the Black Panther Design Lab series here: bpdl.mapexdrums.com
Last Festival Show of the Year 🎄 | Exile of the Gods (Drum Cam) 🔥 Alain Ackermann 2025-12-14 | Yesterday was our last festival show of the year! Started the day with a run through Neumünster and loved all the Christmas decorations everywhere. 🎄✨We had an amazing evening and a super fun show.Huge thanks to @walhalla_festival_der_helden! 🤘🏻Drum cam is from our song “Exile of the Gods” 🥁🔥
Part of My Drum Solo from the Brisbane Clinic 🇦🇺🔥 Alain Ackermann 2025-11-14 | As much as I love being on tour - meeting people, playing shows, and seeing new places - one of the first things I do when I’m back home (besides spending time with my family and girlfriend, of course 💙) is jump behind my drum kit again.Just jamming, trying out new grooves, and working on myself - that’s where I feel most at home, and it’s definitely one of the things I miss the most while touring.This clip’s from my drum clinic in Brisbane, Australia. 🇦🇺
Stockholm Drum Cam - Eluveitie The Prodigal Ones 🇸🇪🤘🏻 Alain Ackermann 2025-11-11 | Another Drum Cam for you guys! This one’s from our show in Stockholm - honestly one of my favorite days on tour so far. 🇸🇪💙Started the day with a beautiful run through the city, had a little coffee & bowl break, practiced a bit… and ended it with an amazing crowd and so much good energy on stage. 🤘🏻🔥#DrumCam #TourLife #Stockholm
Eluveitie - King Drum Cam | Live from Gothenburg 🇸🇪🤘🏻 Alain Ackermann 2025-11-10 | We’re playing at the Jäähalli in Helsinki tonight - so excited for this one! 🇫🇮🤘🏻Here’s a little clip from our show in Gothenburg - it’s the ending of our song “King”Sweden is such a beautiful country, and every time we return, I’m reminded how much I love it. 💙🇸🇪
Best Seat in the House 🥁 | Drum Cam from Brussels 🇧🇪 Alain Ackermann 2025-11-07 | Drum Cam from our show in Brussels 🇧🇪Had an amazing day in this beautiful city - from a sunny run to great food and a fantastic show. What more could we ask for! ☺️🤘🏻Video by my drum tech Jann Hillrichs. Thanks so much for your incredible work! Every day my setup is perfectly clean, spot on in position, and sounds absolutely amazing! 💙🙏🏻
From Practice ➡️ to Stage 🇬🇧 Alain Ackermann 2025-11-05 | From warming up to hitting the stage at the Eventim Apollo, London. ☺️🤘🏻
Premonition Drum Cam - Live from London’s Legendary Eventim Apollo 🇬🇧 Alain Ackermann 2025-11-04 | From our show at the legendary Eventim Apollo in London.🇬🇧 It was such an incredible feeling to play on this stage - especially knowing how many amazing artists have performed here before us.Drum Cam from the ending of Premonition - always one of my favorite parts to play live!🤘🏻
Ambiramus Drum Cam - Live from THE HALL, Zurich 🤘🏻🇨🇭 Alain Ackermann 2025-10-30 | More than halfway through the tour already - can’t believe how fast it’s flying by! Show number 15 out of 27 tonight in Wolverhampton.🙌🏻The drum cam is from our show at THE HALL in Zurich.🇨🇭
Exile Of The Gods | Lyon Drum Cam 🇫🇷🥁 Alain Ackermann 2025-10-29 | Fell in love with Lyon - such a beautiful place! 💙Spent the morning running through the city to grab some good coffee ☕ and ended the day with an amazing show.What a city, what a night. Can’t wait to come back!
¡Muchas gracias, Madrid! 🤘🏻🇪🇸 | Eluveitie Drum Cam Alain Ackermann 2025-10-26 | So much energy, so much joy - thank you for this unforgettable night, Madrid!12 out of 27 shows of our Blood Dynasty Tour are already history. Next stop: Paris! Let’s go! 🙌🏻Video by Beatriz Mariano PhotographyLive recording & mix by Sven Gerber - thank you guys for your amazing work! 💙
Zürii, es isch absolut geil gseh! 💙🤘🏻 Alain Ackermann 2025-10-23 | Thank you to everyone who came to our show in Zurich!🙏🏻Whenever I watched a concert at THE HALL, I dreamed of playing there myself one day. That’s why this evening was such a special highlight of the tour for me.☺️
Thank you, Berlin! 💙🤘🏻 Alain Ackermann 2025-10-18 | The intro to „Exile of the Gods“ is a real challenge - definitely one of the trickiest parts of the whole set for me. Switching between blast beats and those sextuplet fills with double bass gets me every time.😅But hey, that’s exactly what makes it fun! ☺️🔥
King Drum Cam | Live from Barba Negra Budapest 💙🤘🏻 Alain Ackermann 2025-10-15 | Köszönjük, Budapest!💙Felt great to be back at the legendary Barba Negra!This time, the drum cam captures parts of our song „King“ - I just love the energy in that violin and flute solo section!🤘🏻
Premonition Drum Cam | Live from Zenith Munich 💚 Alain Ackermann 2025-10-13 | Danke, München!🤘🏻The energy at the Zenith last night was unreal!Here’s a little drum cam snippet of Premonition - such a fun one to play. Totally in love with the kick sound of my Mapex Saturn Evolution kit - makes playing these parts even more fun!😄
Ambiramus Drum Cam | Live from Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt 🥁 Alain Ackermann 2025-10-12 | Ambiramus from last night's show at Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt. Absolutely loving my side snare with the Remo Emperor Black Suede head - it sounds amazing!😍
Thanks so much to everyone who watched my new Premonition Playthrough! 💙🙏🏻 Alain Ackermann 2025-10-03 | Here’s a little clip from today’s practice session - just me noodling around a bit.😄
Only two weeks left until our Blood Dynasty Europe Tour kicks off! 🔥🤘🏻 Alain Ackermann 2025-09-26 | In exactly two weeks, we kick off the Blood Dynasty Europe Tour with our first show in Stuttgart!☺️🤘🏻After weeks full of teaching, festivals, studio stuff, and my clinic tour, I finally had time to start practicing for the upcoming shows. Feels so good to work on all the little details again and refresh everything a bit. Can’t wait to play it all live somewhere in Europe for you guys!💙🎥 Video is from our festival show at Bucovina Motorfest this summer.@eluveitie | @MapexGlobal | @PaisteChannel | @VicFirthCompany | @remopercussion
Tracking Drums at New Sound Studio | Pfäffikon, Switzerland 🇨🇭🥁 Alain Ackermann 2025-09-14 | Great times tracking some drums with Claudio Rodriguez at Tommy Vetterli’s New Sound Studio! ☺️🥁💪🏻Absolutely loving the sound of my new @PaisteChannel Cymbals! Can you hear that clean, precise definition on all the ghost notes on the ride? And then this huge, beautiful wash when things get heavy. Just beautiful!😍
Billy Hyde Clinic Moment - Just Love Playing Drum Solos 💙🔥 Alain Ackermann 2025-08-30 | Here’s a short part of my drum solo from the sold-out clinic at Billy Hyde in Melbourne. I loved every second of it - can’t wait to come back! Thank you all so much!💙🤘🏻
So Grateful - SOLD OUT Clinic @ Billy Hyde Melbourne! 💙🤘🏻 Alain Ackermann 2025-08-29 | Here’s a little aftermovie from my sold-out drum clinic at Billy Hyde Music in Melbourne two days ago.☺️🤘🏻What an amazing experience - I had an absolute blast! Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a special event. A big shoutout to the incredible team at Billy Hyde for taking such great care of me and for trusting me to host a clinic at your store.🙏🏻Last but definitely not least, massive thanks to Mark and Pete from Mapex Australia - you guys are absolute legends. It was so much fun hanging out with you. Thanks for everything!💙📸 by Riley Sutton@MapexGlobal | @MapexAustralia
Still Touched by These Unforgettable Days in Bali 😍🌴 Alain Ackermann 2025-08-25 | I’m still so touched by the past few days in Bali. You’re such an amazing and warm-hearted community. Thank you for everything Gebrax Drum Competition!💙🙏🏻
Warming up in paradise - soundcheck at Gebrax Drum Competition 🌴💙 Alain Ackermann 2025-08-24 | Throwback to yesterday’s soundcheck in Bali, at the Gebrax Drum Competition & Bali Drum Fest! Still feeling so grateful and full of good vibes from this amazing day!💙🙌🏻Huge thanks for the invitation - it was such a beautiful event! I had the chance to meet so many inspiring drummers and lovely people. Truly a special experience!And a big shoutout to Mapex Indonesia for the brand-new Mapex Evolution kit and all the amazing support. I really appreciate it!🙏🏻
