DrillSergeant said:
Hunting is a solid powerhouse drummer and definitely has his moments. But let's face it - he can't live up to guys like Dave Lombardo, Gene Hoglan or Dave McClain. Note also that I mentioned only Thrash drummers. Hunting would fall behind even further if I introduced Death & Black Metal skinbashers as well.
Dave Lombardo: For one........I never said he was better than Lombardo, but I compared them because they are very simular, both have years of experience, come from ground breaking bands, fast feet, Fills that flow......but are very unique. And at the top of their fields......IMO
Tom Hunting: Now I of course think that he is great, one of my favorite drummers in Metal, he's one of the first drummers who revolutionized Thrash Metal, with his Double Blazing Bass Kicks, his Left handed unusual playing stlye(like no one else), his beautiful sounding innovative fills, his fast and fluid pace, and A MONSTER on the drum kit.
Johnny Tempesta: Johnny is the total picture, while not better than those above. I like his style better than Gene. He comes from Exodus, Testament, White Zombie, Rob Zombie, & now Helmet......He's been the most successful out of all these above mentioned drummers & has sold more records than any of them. I've never meet any drummer who learned songs faster....thats why he surpasses everyone in this area, when your in the studio, time is money, & I've seen Johnny one take many a song.........
Dave McClain: I really like Dave, he's a heavy hitter, great timing, one of my favorites also, everything he does is solid, & MH, have alot of changes, real fast parts, slow parts, & even Rap parts, so all around he is great......IMO
Gene Hoglan: Yes Gene's faster than almost everyone(has the fastest feet), but not as fluid, he is a great drummer, has the experience, but falls in behind the above mentioned.....IMO
Paul Bostaph: Paul has to be mentioned, he's another star drummer, Slayer, Forbidden, Testament, & Systematic, thats says that......all around great drummer, but the above mentioned guys are just alittle better.
Andy Galeon: Long time Basher, he was doing pro drumming while still in mid High School, pretty amazing, his feet are fast, his timing is perfect, for those changes that Death Angel are known for, while others have more sucess, Andy was the youngest drummer I ever saw have immediate impact. And still one of the Best....
Per M.: Now I consider The Haunted, more Thrash than Death, so if your talking Thrash drummers, Per while a new comer, when compared to those above, has to be mentioned, all around great drummer, fast feet, great timing, he does everything, but he lacks the experience, & credentials, of all above.....
But I consider him to be next in line for making his name shine........
Chris Kontos: I will have to mention Chris also, he has a very simular style to Tom's, his skills are great, but he has not used his talent as much, or as widely as the above mentioned lot........but he gets an honorable mention, from me at least......
Perry Strickland.......Honoraqble Mention.....See post below.....
Steve Jacobs..........Honorable Mention..........
I've been on tour with all 11 of these drummers, and watched them, right next to their kits, soundchecks, recording in the studio, practice, playing live, rehearsals.....etc.....And in multiples of times, (not just watching a band from the crowd, once or twice while they are on tour, or just listening to their albums, over & over).....So I've really studied their total picture........Now who did I leave out?
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