At this moment, Who is your favorite Drummer??

[sweepking]

I would put Ted Kirkpatrick of Tourniquet up against any of the mentioned drummers. Jason Rullo has my second place vote

 

[Ultimate_Symphony]

At this moment, I'd say Richard Chirsty is my fav. drummer. I've really been into The Sound of Persevernce lately..

Damn, I forgot Christy fuckin' great live drummer \m/

 

[Soul of Ice]

Gotta go with Zonder on that list.

Mike Guy (from Zero Hour) does rule very much. me and my friend had fun just trying to figure out how the hell he was playing his set. It seems unreal what he can do.

 

[Grom Hellscream]

Damn, where is John Macaluso??

 

[Silent Spirit]

Other. Martin Lopez of Opeth.

Exactly!

If everything works out, I'll be seeing him, and the rest of the band on May 3rd in L.A.!

Anyone else going?

 

[Seventh Son]

Thomas Lejon from Andromeda and ACT.

Awesome!!!

 

[arglebargle]

As of now, my favorite drummer is Andreas Lill (Vanden Plas).

 

[Yngvai X]

Been listening to Rage's Unity album a lot recently, so Terrana is thoroughly kicking my ass.

 

[Demonspell]

Current favorites besides those in the poll include Sean Reinert, Martin Lopez, Thomas Lejon, Johan Langell, John Macaluso, Alex Arellano, and the godfather of all prog drummers Bill Bruford...

 

[Prismatic Sphere]

Rullo over Zonder by a few inches.

Peart still rules even though I don't really care for Diaper Trails or Test For Earwax.

 

[jimbobhickville]

Mike Guy is good, but Jarzombek destroys him and every other drummer on the list.

 

[Chainrider]

Mike Portnoy is the best drummer ever, I like his style and his my favourite drummer for all time. I think Jason Rullo is a very good drummer, but Portnoy is the best.
Just think, if you add Mike Portnoy to Symphony X and Jason Rullo to Dream Theater, both band would not be the same....... I think Jason Rullo playes more difficult odd times, but anyway Portnoy has a faster tecnique and a very cool drumming, hiting on everything.

I totally disagree. I think Rullo could mop the floor with Portnoy. I think Portnoy has done an amazing job on Dream Theater records, however, Jason Rullo, plain and simple is the better drummer. Not only has Rullo extensively studied drums and percussion, he has been able to play simple and basic when needed. Listen to Divine, and hear how basic it sounds. Portnoy tends to overdo things, and only has a small number of tricks.

But I am in no way calling Jason Rullo the best drummer ever. Jarzombek, Donati, Bozzio and Chambers (to name a few) are on a whole different level.

 

[ProgMetalFan]

Current favorites besides those in the poll include Sean Reinert, Martin Lopez, Thomas Lejon, Johan Langell, John Macaluso, Alex Arellano, and the godfather of all prog drummers Bill Bruford...

All AWESOME percussionists!

 

[Luis]

The godfather of all prog drummers Bill Bruford...

Id say the godfather of all prog drummers is Carl Palmer.

 

[azal]

Casey Grillo? are you serious?

my favorite metal drummers.

Sean Reinart, Gene Hoglan, Mark Zonder, Asgeir Mickelson, John MaColuso, Virgil Donati, and one of the most underrated drummers...

THOMAS HAAKE! a monster player.....

but Vinnie Coliuta still poops on all of them.

 

[Luis]

Casey Grillo? are you serious?

Whats the problem with Casey?

 

[Sixxxpounder]

.Heh, I think this poll is extremely accurate when faced with my opinion. Rullo and Portnoy and "other" are my favorite drummers, and that's exactly what the scale reads. Pretty awesome.

 

[Velocity]

I totally disagree. I think Rullo could mop the floor with Portnoy. I think Portnoy has done an amazing job on Dream Theater records, however, Jason Rullo, plain and simple is the better drummer. Not only has Rullo extensively studied drums and percussion, he has been able to play simple and basic when needed. Listen to Divine, and hear how basic it sounds. Portnoy tends to overdo things, and only has a small number of tricks.

But I am in no way calling Jason Rullo the best drummer ever. Jarzombek, Donati, Bozzio and Chambers (to name a few) are on a whole different level.

I see your point, but what i mean is that Symphony X`s music don`t are open for Portnoy`s playing. Jason Rullo`s fit`s so good in Symphony X, his playing with not so many tom-toms beat and things like that. Rullo`s drumming is very clean and Portnoy`s drumming contains more tom tom hit`s and other stuff. They fits so good in their band and thats what am trying to say. That about Portnoy`s overdo thing im agree with but it hear good anyway!
So i don`t think were so unlike in our opinion.

 

[crimsun]

All the people listed in the poll (except Other, obviously) are incredible drummers, but I had to go with "Other." I'm also a big fan of Elvin Jones, Bill Bruford, Van Romaine, Virgil Donati, Neil Peart, Dennis Chambers, ... This list could grow indefinitely, so I'll stop there.

 

[the_satanic_rabbit]

I would have to say Gene Hoglan. Maybe Sean Reinert. But Gene is just a monster. Multi-Ride Cymbal mania!