Nice Drumming

Prezatch · 05-12-2005 2:29pm #1

Ok first of all, this thread is not a licence for everyone to start posting their favourite drummer.

I really like a particular style of drumming that you so rarely hear in rock/metal. Danny Carey, Jimmy Chamberlin (especially on his Life Begins Again) and recently Martin Lopez in Opeth's Damnation and Ghost Reveries are the only few that I can think of that really play drums and make them sound full and lush. Dredg's drummer is ok too, bit boring. But anyway, they use the snare in a jazzy way and take rimshots instead of just pounding out rythm in response to double bass. And they build up to a moment slowly instead of just rushing in and out with countless dynamic changes.

If anyone knows anymore drummers that may interest me I'd love to hear them. I'm not talking about the latest and greatest death metal virtuoso who can perferm fills with lightning speed. I respect that type of drumming but it sounds so much better when it's more... artistic.

I hope people get what i'm talking about. So please don't post drummers from the like of Death, cryptopsy, lamb of god or any other metalcore band, dream theatre, rush, slayer, atheist, pantera, pink floyd (nice but too slow). And if anyone posts Dave Grohl...

Lump Basher · 05-12-2005 3:24pm

Dennis Chambers - amazing jazz fusion drummer.

Classic clip: http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/DennisChambersscof.html

Some more video samples: http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Dennis_Chambers.html

The Free Man · 05-12-2005 3:51pm

Jon Theodore, from the mars volta.
he has roots in a sort of classic jon bonham style, but he took it to a new, jazzy, salsa, progressive level. i reckon you'd like him!
edit: linky
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Theodore
http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/jontheodore.html

John · 05-12-2005 4:35pm

Jim White from the Dirty 3 is possibly one of the best drummers I've ever heard, he's one of the few drummers who has real expression and can evoke real feelings from his drumming.

FM Einheit, NU Unruh and Rudi Moser from Einstuerzende Neubauten are in a class of their own. Not in a virtuoso way but the rhythms and materials they use are amazing.

Ruaidhri · 05-12-2005 5:35pm

http://www.flomounier.com/

seriously,what more do i need to say?

Lump Basher · 05-12-2005 6:19pm

Ruaidhri wrote:

http://www.flomounier.com/

seriously,what more do i need to say?

Meh - that's just fast. Does nothing for me.

Karl Hungus · 05-12-2005 6:44pm

Lump Basher wrote:

Meh - that's just fast. Does nothing for me.

I didn't realise everything posted was to appease you. :rolleyes:

Lump Basher · 05-12-2005 7:31pm

Karl Hungus wrote:

I didn't realise everything posted was to appease you. :rolleyes:

Sorry Karl - but it wasn't what the OP was asking for either.

"I'm not talking about the latest and greatest death metal virtuoso who can perferm fills with lightning speed. "

Karl Hungus · 05-12-2005 8:24pm

Lump Basher wrote:

Sorry Karl - but it wasn't what the OP was asking for either.

"I'm not talking about the latest and greatest death metal virtuoso who can perferm fills with lightning speed. "

Oh indeed, he even mentioned cryptopsy in the don't post list.

It wasn't me! · 05-12-2005 9:45pm

Mmmm... Cryptopsy... *badgers brother for ticket for Christmas* Mastodon perhaps?

Crucifix · 05-12-2005 9:54pm

Neil Peart and Mike Portnoy?

cournioni · 05-12-2005 10:19pm

Jan Axel Von Blomberg (aka. Hellhammer) from Arcturus/Mayhem etc. is a very good drummer. Check out some of his stuff with Arcturus. I'd say you'll like it.

Prezatch · 05-12-2005 10:35pm

Crucifix wrote:

Neil Peart and Mike Portnoy?

:mad: No Rush or Dream Theatre as i already stated. Same goes for Cryptopsy.

tj-music.com · 05-12-2005 10:50pm

www.drummerworld.com has got them all, I'd say.

My favourite drummer is / was the late, great Eric Carr

Jim_Are_Great · 05-12-2005 11:20pm

JoeyD wrote:

:mad: No Rush

You can't just dismiss Neil Peart out of hand like that. What criteria do you have for putting him on the sub-par drummer list? Go on...

Where's that Fabio chap when you need him?

Pet · 06-12-2005 1:31am

Ruaidhri wrote:

http://www.flomounier.com/

seriously,what more do i need to say?

That's crap. He's just playing fast, there's nothing interesting about it at all. Jimmy Chamberlin would destroy him any day, not to mention Danny Carey.

cournioni · 06-12-2005 10:21am

Tommy Hakke would destroy Danny Carey.

Doctor J · 06-12-2005 10:49am

Sean Reinert from Cynic. Seek out his work.

Baggio · 06-12-2005 1:05pm

Barrymore Barlow from 1970's Jethro Tull...
........veryy good stuff tastefull and stylish and some veryy intricate stuff too. I wont comment on the "no Neil Peart " thing.........hes tooo goood to be compared with the other wannabies already mentioned anyway hahhaahahhahhhhaha

ciao'..Baggio.............

It wasn't me! · 06-12-2005 5:22pm

Doctor J wrote:

Sean Reinert from Cynic. Seek out his work.

Argh! Forgot this man! he is God, and let ye never forget it.

Baggio · 06-12-2005 5:31pm

It Wasn't Me,
...who you talking about??...Reinert? Peart? DOc J or Me?..ahhhah

ahh Reinert is a good one but Pearts the real deal,,sorry lads .mind yu the bold Doc there is getting his stix work together too.....
....ya never know!? :eek:

ciao' ..Baggio..........

Doctor J · 06-12-2005 5:41pm

Don't worry, my drumming won't even be giving Phil Rudd sleepless nights, never mind Reinert or Peart

Asgeir Mickelson from Spiral Architect is also rather swish. Rick Colaluca from Watchtower is also a phenominal talent, well worth checking out.

Mystic Fibrosis · 06-12-2005 10:15pm

I heartily recommend Terry Bozzio and Virgil Donati on top of the others mentioned here. Bozzio has a very interesting style of almost melodic drumming which you may like, and since he played with Zappa you can throw any polyrhythm at him

Gyre · 06-12-2005 11:32pm

Aaron Harris from Isis is what you would call "artistic".

Also, if you want proper polyrhythms and time-signature played intellectually...Tomas Haake from Meshuggah.

http://www.neonsundisorder.tk

pbsuxok1znja4r · 07-12-2005 5:38am

Have a listen to Riley Breckenridge for some furious drumming and some really interesting rhythms. Innovative stuff.

fortuneg · 07-12-2005 1:28pm

And if you get fed up of all the metal drummers being thrown at you why not check out Billy Cobham.
His work with (the fusion group) The Mahavishnu Orchestra on the albums The Inner Mounting Flame & Birds Of Fire are amazing, not to mention his solo album Spectrum!

Angus MacGyver · 07-12-2005 7:49pm

Brian Downey, often forgotten about.

OFDM · 09-12-2005 10:47pm

Ben Johnston does some interesting drumming for Biffy Clyro. Jimmy Chamberlin beats them all of course. Life Begins Again is an amazing album.

BobTheBeat · 11-12-2005 2:18pm

Check out gerald heyward, a magnificent session musician who has played with the likes of BlackStreet and Rob Thomas. Or even Brian Frasier Moore, Christina Aguilera's drummer.

Oh and the earlier performances of Tony Royster Jnr. How a 9 year old kid could groove and hold his own with the likes of Dennis Chambers, is beyond me!:eek:

These guys would wipe the floor with most drummers already mentioned!

OFDM · 11-12-2005 2:21pm

Another one I just thought of is Clayton Cameron (Tony Bennett's drummer), the things that guy can do with brushes is amazing and he's hot with sticks too.

Shellie13 · 11-12-2005 9:45pm

JoeyD wrote:

And if anyone posts Dave Grohl...

Awah.....

superconor · 11-12-2005 9:55pm

Thomas Haake will melt your brain....some mentalist stuff going on there. Especially on Chaosphere and Nothing.

Vinnie Paul had some great rhythms going on, he really drove the song along but it always had a groove going (e.g. Psycho Holiday, Five Minutes Alone) and the drumming on Primal Concrete Sledge is absolutely brillerrific.)

rahim · 13-12-2005 2:22pm

The Free Man wrote:

Jon Theodore, from the mars volta.
he has roots in a sort of classic jon bonham style, but he took it to a new, jazzy, salsa, progressive level. i reckon you'd like him!

Agreed, incredible drummer. The band ain't too shabby either.

BolBill · 13-12-2005 3:18pm

Dave Grohl for me.

Stephen Perkins from Janes Addiction and Porno for Pyroes would kick anyones ass at drumming.

It wasn't me! · 13-12-2005 8:59pm

No he wouldn't.

DeadReflections · 15-12-2005 11:10pm

sorry 2 every 1 all drummers listed are professional and very capeable but the most technically precission drummer on the planet is a man canned bobby jarzombek, created and mastered his own style! check him out i guarantee u'll b trying his style when u practice!!

15-12-2005 11:35pm

Steven Adler

Degag · 16-12-2005 12:48pm

Check this guy out...

http://www.flomounier.com/videos/FloMounierDrumSolohigh.html

I also think John Dolmayan of SOAD is an excellent drummer.

Karl Hungus · 16-12-2005 2:07pm

Tackle69 wrote:

Check this guy out...

http://www.flomounier.com/videos/FloMounierDrumSolohigh.html

I also think John Dolmayan of SOAD is an excellent drummer.

Someone wasn't paying attention in class.

DeadReflections · 16-12-2005 4:18pm

found a link 4 yall to see.. http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/bobbyjarzombekschool.html

The Free Man · 16-12-2005 6:21pm

DeadReflections wrote:

found a link 4 yall to see.. http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/bobbyjarzombekschool.html

ah c'mon, does he really need all those cymbals too be good?!
and also, double kick pedals aren't the ultimate drumming ability....

god i swear these boards are turning me more and more away from metal every day!

cheers rahim for the backup, i still think he's the best on this list..

It wasn't me! · 16-12-2005 8:53pm

No, being creative and interesting is, but speed is nice, as is good double-bass work, and creative use of cymbals, no matter how many he has.

BolBill · 19-12-2005 1:58pm

It wasn't me! wrote:

No he wouldn't.

Yeah he would.......

Kur4mA · 26-12-2005 8:32pm

Some savage drummers posted here. I would urge you all to check out Jose Pasillas from Incubus even if you don't like the band or their songs. He's feckin amazing and completely self taught.

I would recommend the songs Pistola, Echo and Sick Sad Little World.

mp3guy · 26-12-2005 10:44pm

If you want just plain fast, dragonforce or wintersun

spunkymunky · 29-12-2005 11:20am

I dont see bonham anywhere!!! Man he was good. Some seriously sic rhythms and grooves. Raw power with a feather touch if needed. Moby dick!!! Pure class.
Chad smith form the chilli's. Doesnt do it obviously but his ghosts notes, shear energy and that funk style really does it for me!!! ever see him jamming or at clinics?? Brilliant.

BobTheBeat · 31-12-2005 2:18am

Have to say, Bobby Jarzombek's playing is very very impressive. His technique and interpretation is real smile inducing stuff.

I think the old "Does he need that many cymbals" (or toms for that matter) question is a bit long in the tooth. Sure enough, when you see peter Kriss play on his obnoxiously large kit, that query can be begged, but this definitely does not carry through to the players of today. If they have big kits, that means they need big kits!
Ok, the cymbals to the back and extreme sides are unnecessary, but hey, its more about flair and performance in this case.
He's just an excellent drummer to watch and learn from, if nothing else!

judas101 · 31-12-2005 2:14pm

Lump Basher wrote:

Dennis Chambers - amazing jazz fusion drummer.

Classic clip: http://www.drummerworld.com/Videos/DennisChambersscof.html

doesnt seem that great to me , but what do i know i guess

Nice Drumming

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