" is a masterclass in progressive power metal drumming, focusing heavily on double bass technique and the "ins and outs" of his precise, high-velocity style. Released in 2010/2011, it is considered a foundational educational resource that helped earn him a Top 5 ranking in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll.

Aquiles Priester – The Infallible Reason of My Freak Drumming [Official DVD Download]

: Includes a series of rubber pad and full-kit exercises, specifically focusing on paradiddles —a signature of his double bass application. Drum Repertoire : Features performances of tracks from the album The Reason of Your Conviction by Hangar. Bonus Material

First, is a genuine instructional DVD by the renowned Brazilian drummer (known for Angra, Hangar, W.A.S.P., etc.). It focuses on advanced techniques, independence, footwork (especially heel-toe), and "freak" drumming — his signature high-energy, technical style.

Aquiles Priester -The Infallible Reason of My Freak Drumming

Technically, the DVD is a masterclass in the specific demands of power and progressive metal. Priester dissects the mechanics behind his famous footwork, demonstrating the discipline required to maintain the relentless double-bass patterns that drive the genre. However, the core pedagogical value of the program is its focus on independence and vocabulary. Priester famously categorizes his fills into numerical groups—groups of five, six, seven, and nine—demonstrating how these rudimental clusters can be moved around the kit to create the "freak" soundscapes for which he is known. By breaking down these patterns, he provides the viewer with a mathematical approach to creativity, proving that even the most sporadic-sounding drum solo has a skeletal structure that can be learned and replicated.

: It was voted the third-best educational DVD in the 2010 Modern Drummer Readers Poll. Availability