Favorite drummer (couldn't find search, sorry moderators)

Stian Kristoffersen (Pagans Mind)
Neil Peart (Rush)
Mark Zonder (Fates Warning)
Kirk Arrington (Metal CHurch)
Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
Shannon Larkin (Wrathchold America/Ugly Kid Joe)
Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
Whatever the guy's name is that plays for Dreamscape
Phil Rudd (AC/DC..... don't laugh, this guy has perfect timing if I have ever
heard it)



Bryant
 
I can't possibly say one. It's impossible.

Non-metal (ultimately better than anything metal can throw out, there's just so much *feeling* when these guys play)

Vinnie Colaiuta
Steeve Gadd
Dave Weckl
Virgil Donati
Billy Cobham
Terry Bozzio

Metal (some amazing players here)

Bobby Jarzombek
Dave Lombardo
Flo Mounier
Portnoy (but not always)

but of course, there are loads of unsung heroes of metal drumming, and far too many to list here...
 
I cannot fucking believe I forgot Tomas Haake
-Zack
 
Danny Carey
Pete Sandoval
Christian Jankowski
Asgeir Mickelson
Thomas Hakke
Mike Bordin
Neil Peart
Sean Reinert
Flo Mounier
Nick Barker
Virgil Donati
Bobby Jarzombek
Cozy Powell....
 
Luz said:
Danny Carey
Pete Sandoval
Christian Jankowski
Asgeir Mickelson
Thomas Hakke
Mike Bordin
Neil Peart
Sean Reinert
Flo Mounier
Nick Barker
Virgil Donati
Bobby Jarzombek
Cozy Powell....

Luz said:
Gene Hoglan.
Vinnie Paul.
Martín López.
Mike Portnoy.
Ed Warby.
Steve Vai's sessionist drummer.
And the drummers of Behemoth, Nile, Vader, Quo Vadis...

longest list.
 
the more I think about it, the more it pisses me off...

Van Williams of Nevermore is one of the most underrated drummers ever. There is no denying his ability. He amazes me.