best drummers

[Yetti]

we got a best guitarist and best bassist, so now we need a best drummer thread.

some of my favorites:
dave lombardo
paul bostaph
flo mournier(cryptopsy, WOAH)
nick barker(dimmu borgir)
matt cameron(soundgarden, pearl jam)
chad smith(red hot chili peppers)
travis barker(blink182, yes blink182, kiss my ass)
dave maclain(machine head)
daniel svensson(in flames)

 

[CT]

Oh, just to finish off the Thrash end of things, I'd add...

Gene Hoglan (Dark Fuckin' Angel, Death, Testament, Strapping Young Lad, etc.)
Raymond Herrera (Fear Factory)
Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)

 

[Asmodeus]

Sean Reinert (Cynic, Death), Richard Christy (Death, Iced Earth, Control Denied), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Alex Arellano (Power Of Omens), Phil Collins, Uli Kusch (Helloween, Holy Moses), Nick Barker (Dimmu Borgir), Mark Cross (Metalium, Helloween), Raymond Herrera (Fear Factory), Matt Stancioiu (Labyrinth, Vision Divine), Pete Hammoura (Nile), Jason Rullo (Symphony x)

 

[alanbirdsell]

Cozy Powell - Who hasn't he played with
Carmine Appice - See above
Bobby Rondinelli See above, currently with Blue Oyster Cult
Ken Mary - Fifth Angel, Chastian, Alice Cooper
Scott Rockenfield - Queensryche
Simon Wright - Dio
Neil Peart - Rush

 

[drumslut]

Bobby Jarzombek (Riot, Halford), Scott Travis (Racer X, Fight, Judas Priest), John Macaluso (Riot, Yngwie Malmsteen), just to name 3 of hundreds of talented metal drummers out there. And there are PLENTY of non-metal drummers who shred as well!

 

[LowGuitar253]

Hmmmm...

Neil Peart
Stewart Copeland
Jeff "Tain" Watts (saw him with Branford Marsalis - awesome)
Anton Fig (David Letterman show and about a million albums)
Omar Hakim
My friend John (OK, he's working on it)

and last but not least: Doodoobubbachuck!

LowGuitar253
Posted from the sunny Northwest!

 

[Losfer Words]

Wow, what pressure Low G! I have quite a ways to go before I'm near the likes of Ms. Doodoobubbachuck!

I'm still working on the "Freaky, Outty" song

JM

 

[LowGuitar253]

LW/JM - Maybe Doodoobubbachuck will give you some lessons next time the Maidens visit the sunny blue skies of the Northwest

PS. Get back to work!

LowGuitar253

 

[LowGuitar253]

Or should I call you "Sticks"?

LowGuitar253

 

[Mr Toast]

Originally posted by alanbirdsell
Cozy Powell - Who hasn't he played with
Carmine Appice - See above
Bobby Rondinelli See above, currently with Blue Oyster Cult
Ken Mary - Fifth Angel, Chastian, Alice Cooper
Scott Rockenfield - Queensryche
Simon Wright - Dio
Neil Peart - Rush

Very nice list! I loved the early Loudness stuff!
And Fifth Angel is one of the few groups whose albums I have bought more than once.
Linda is on this list already, but will likely move up soon (once I finally get around to grabbing Phantom Blue CD's - if they still exist...)

whom to add, whom to add... ahhh yes!

Pete Parada (of Engine fame). I like his thoughtful use of percussion!
Clive/Nicko (Ya think?!?)
Mark Zonder (Fates Warning). Again, thoughtful use of percussion...

 

[Yetti]

oh crap i forgot mike portnoy, stupid me

 

[Doodoobubbachuck]

Let's not forget Simon Phillips!

And what about our own Pat Magrath! Truly world class! He's long overdue for fame and fortune! What a beast!!!!!

 

[Doodoobubbachuck]

LowG and Losfer, you guys are sweet.

 

[hydrogrind]

Richard Christy (Death, Iced Earth, Control Denied)
Neil Peart (Rush)

 

[Melisan]

Peart is still godly. Not many drummers in their 40s, acclaimed and their position in history secured, would decide to throw out their whole way of playing and completely restart, putting the band on hold for a year in the process. But he did.

His "A Work in Progress" video should be required viewing for all drummers, so they don't have to learn some of the basics at age 43.

His tech is in the new Drum! magazine, and he said that because of Neil's new style of playing he doesn't break drum heads any more, he doesn't even leave dents. He hadn't had to change the heads throughout the tour, which is pretty much unheard of, especially with someone who hits as hard as Neil., and he does hit hard. I saw him twice in September and was amazed.

And the fact that Neil could come back after his whole family was wiped out is another testimony to his courage.

 

[LowGuitar253]

I saw Rush at the Gorge in Washington state this summer...Peart is definitely still godly!Other than some P.A. problems, just an awesome, awesome show. Did I mention it was awesome?

LowGuitar253

 

[LowGuitar253]

Originally posted by Doodoobubbachuck
LowG and Losfer, you guys are sweet.

Hey, I try, but I'd watch out for that other guy - I think he's only after one thing - free drum lessons.

I'd teach him myself, but I don't how to teach, or how to play drums. Other than that....

LowGuitar253

 

[Losfer Words]

Mike Portnoy - Dream Theater
Neal Peart - Rush
Steve Smith - Journey
Scott Rockenfield - Queensryche
Lars Ulrich - Metallica

 

[Losfer Words]

Hey, LowG, sounds like you're better than me!

 

[LowGuitar253]

Oh yeah, LW, I'm good...at programming a drum machine! I think I should stick to bass. Less chance of poking someone's eye out.

LowGuitar253