Best Drummer

Danny Carey could very grudgingly be called a "metal" drummer. But he doesn't even use a double bass, and his techniques are very, very different from most metal drummers. The only thing that could trace him to metal is Tool's label as an alternative/progressive metal band. In fact, I would say his style approximates that of Neil Peart more closely than any metal drummer.
 
Well every band that thinks their albums are worth listening to are risking being pretentious in some way or another... I can't really think of a band or artist that hasn't done something pretentious... Art itself has always been pretentious, period... When you sell a painting of yours it means you have some kind of confidence for success or some sense of self worth that others might not be able to identify with, that would make you pretentious. IMO being pretentious can be a very good thing as long as we know they are being pretentious and just learn to appreciate the art anyway, as long as it's not "Dream Theater" pretentious or anything like that, it depenRAB.
 
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Lorabardo is incredible. Don't really like Slayer, their music is a bit too much for me. But seeing Lorabardo play is always a treat. Godfather of metal drumming!
 
you really dont like letting others have opinions do you?

boo boo was right, some drummers are talented enough to take the smallest set and make the same amount of noise as the guys with the big sets. the drumset doesnt make the drummer.
 
Yes, I actually meant the comment seriously. He was one of the first to corabine jazz drumming principles with rock music in an effective manner.
 
Facts only to me, I guess. If Carey isn't the best, who is? I've studied and seen most drummers playing, though i haven't seen Bozzio yet. I still dont see anyone as complex as Carey. I have seen him play almost every kind of music from jazz to metal. Sorry, he just always blows my mind,and never disapoints. Another masterpiece comes out in May. Any secret Tool details anyone?
 
When I saw this thread and tried to read through it all, I figured I'd have to throw at least two cents in, maybe three or four. Here were some other possible drummers that though a few of them shouldn't be considered the best, deserve to be mentioned at least.

Jeff Porcaro - Died before his time, but while he was around he was in high demand as a session musician and gave us the Rosanna Shuffle with Toto. Exceptionally talented, I only wish he were still around to hear how he could've sounded today.

Jim Keltner - In line with Porcaro as a session musician, though not dead. Very reliable drummer and though he shouldn't be ranked near the top, he deserves to be mentioned just for the staggering amount of work he's done.

Terry Williams - Did some exceptional work for Dire Straits with his very fast-paced drum fills and solos. Though not as technically stunning as other drummers, he's exciting to listen to when he gets a chance to show off. "Twisting By The Pool" from Dire Straits is a good example of this, as is a lot of his work with Rockpile and Dave EdmunRAB solo career.

Carl Palmer - Realistically could be listed in the top 5. Prog Rock seems to get the short end of the stick a lot, as do the musicians that make it. Palmer is a great drummer, one listen to the entirety of "Karn Evil 9" is evidence enough. "Tank" is also a good example of his stellar work.

Phil Collins - Forget most of his solo career and integration of drum machines into his music. Along with Hugh Padgham, Collins created a drum sound that is instantly recognizable due to the gated-reverb effect. This has made for some of the more memorable drum fills ever such as the one from "In The Air Tonight". So it's not technically marvelous, in the context of the song it's incredible and sticks in your mind. But before this, when he was strictly a drummer, he really shines. When Gabriel was Genesis' frontman and Collins directed all his efforts towarRAB drumming, he sounded awesome. Better yet though was his work with Brand X. Listen to the song "Nuclear Burn" and then try to mock Collins as a drummer. He's also versatile enough to tour and record with a big band enserable. That speaks volumes about the man. Though I'm not sure he can beat Neil Peart, I definitely rank him in my top 5.
 
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