Originally posted by: Pegun
Honestly, I worked a radio station and a sound studio and i hate conversations like these. Not because you all aren't coming up with great ideas, but because no one factors in the style and technical skills that were expected in each type of music and generation. If you're looking to compare Dream Theatre to anyone, you really need to compare them to same generation and genre musicians. For example, Dream Theatre really needs to be compared to Amon Amarth of MuDvAyNe, both with unbelievable drummers, and Ringo has to be compared to Led Zepplin or the drummer from, say, Lynyrd Skynyrd. Not to put anyone down, so don't get all offended and start the flames, but, in our own terms, its like comparing a Asus Motherboard to an Asus Graphics card, neither are on the same level.
Originally posted by: murphy55d
I don't care for Blink 182 and I don't have my own suggestion, but Travis Barker is an awesome drummer. Don't discount him just because Blink sucks.
Originally posted by: cvstrat
Gotta differentiate between your fav drummer and technically the best drummer.
First of all it's impossible to narrow it down to one "best" drummer, but I'll give my favs, some of "the best"
Neal Pert is awesome. Limewire "neal pert drum solo" and check that out!
Pete Sandoval - Morbid Angel - Perhaps one of the fastest and cleanest percussionists ever. Check out his "Drum Check" on their latest album Heretic. Amazing!
Paul Bostaph - Slayer (any recorded while he was with them)
Chris Adler - Lamb of God - I love his work, not the most complicated or fast, but very original
An older more obscure band called "Death" listen to a song called Lack of Comprehension. I used to play that in my band and our drummer looked hilarious keeping up with the beat, really awesome. His cymbal work is crazy, very creative.
These are a few of my favs. Pete being the best metal drummer I've ever heard. Check em out.
Originally posted by: yetti
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Originally posted by: MX2times
KORN isnt greatest at anything....except sucking
Originally posted by: jndietz
the guy from tool.
Originally posted by: Slickone
I don't dislike Dream Theater (I own a DT CD and have heard several) but that's one thing I don't like about them and can only take every now and then. I get tired of Portnoy's constant double bass everywhere. It's fatiguing to me. Same with some of their downtuned guitars and over the top bass guitar. I'm just not a fan that kind of music though (chug chug chug chug). I like their songs that don't sound as much that way. Progressive doesn't have to mean bass.Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Actually the great rock drummer is the one that doesn't overshadow rest of the group with his playing. One thing I can't stand is a group whose drummer has drum solos in every single song they play on stage. The perfect rock drummer is one whe just keeps the beat and compliments the bass line.
Originally posted by: SWScorch
Originally posted by: Slickone
I don't dislike Dream Theater (I own a DT CD and have heard several) but that's one thing I don't like about them and can only take every now and then. I get tired of Portnoy's constant double bass everywhere. It's fatiguing to me. Same with some of their downtuned guitars and over the top bass guitar. I'm just not a fan that kind of music though (chug chug chug chug). I like their songs that don't sound as much that way. Progressive doesn't have to mean bass.Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Actually the great rock drummer is the one that doesn't overshadow rest of the group with his playing. One thing I can't stand is a group whose drummer has drum solos in every single song they play on stage. The perfect rock drummer is one whe just keeps the beat and compliments the bass line.
I know I'm going to be repeating others here, but DT is a very versatile band. Not all their songs are like that. Listen to "Speak To Me" if you want to hear a very minimalist, mellow song with loads of mood and atmosphere. Heck, their sound has changed on almost every single album, so if you don't like heavy guitars and double bass, just check out a different period of their's.
Originally posted by: davestar
Brann Dailor - Mastodon (very surprised he hasn't been mentioned before)
Chris Pennie - Dillinger Escape Plan (though the dude who suggested him originally is a biased wank)
Chris Adler - Lamb of God (plays in a straight-ahead groove/thrash metal band, but is amazingly creative)
Originally posted by: ThaPerculator
Neal Peart FTW
Stewart Copeland for having the best 'feel' on a consistent basis
Danny Carrey or however u spell it for modern originality
Josh Freese for studio work/versatility
You guys have to check out the snare work of whoever the dude is from Dying Fetus... absolutely ridiculous... It's like he does a one-handed buzz roll at full velocity consistently in like every song... it's the weirdest thing to see in person.
Originally posted by: TechBoyJK
Originally posted by: SirChadwick
#1 John Bonham - Zepp
#2 The Reverend - Avenged Sevenfold
#1 meh... good, but definately of the caliber of some of the other guys
#2 YES~! AS rocks!@ even MIKE PORTNOY listed AV as one of his new musical hero's, basically because they went under his radar... quote from MP on his forum about AV
Originally posted by: Mike Portnoy
AVENGED SEVENFOLD
OK....I'm confused.
I always ASSumed from their image (and name) that they were some kind of Orange County Skate/Pop/Punk band (I assumed something like Blink 182 or Good Charlotte)....but then I saw one of their videos and I said "wow...these guys can play!"...so I picked up their new CD "City Of Evil" and was blown away!
I don't know the story on these guys...if it is trendy or uncool to like them, but these guys are great players!! (picture Paul Gilbert, Joey Jordison and Mike Patton putting together a pop/metal band!)
And they write some really cool, untraditional, almost proggy pop songs, but with catchy hooky choruses....I can't believe these guys are getting the commercial acceptance & exposure they are with a sound that sounds more like Iron Maiden meets DT than anything else that's currently on MTV!
I guess it proves never to judge a book by its cover!
MP
Originally posted by: ThaPerculator
Originally posted by: TechBoyJK
Originally posted by: SirChadwick
#1 John Bonham - Zepp
#2 The Reverend - Avenged Sevenfold
#1 meh... good, but definately of the caliber of some of the other guys
#2 YES~! AS rocks!@ even MIKE PORTNOY listed AV as one of his new musical hero's, basically because they went under his radar... quote from MP on his forum about AV
Originally posted by: Mike Portnoy
AVENGED SEVENFOLD
OK....I'm confused.
I always ASSumed from their image (and name) that they were some kind of Orange County Skate/Pop/Punk band (I assumed something like Blink 182 or Good Charlotte)....but then I saw one of their videos and I said "wow...these guys can play!"...so I picked up their new CD "City Of Evil" and was blown away!
I don't know the story on these guys...if it is trendy or uncool to like them, but these guys are great players!! (picture Paul Gilbert, Joey Jordison and Mike Patton putting together a pop/metal band!)
And they write some really cool, untraditional, almost proggy pop songs, but with catchy hooky choruses....I can't believe these guys are getting the commercial acceptance & exposure they are with a sound that sounds more like Iron Maiden meets DT than anything else that's currently on MTV!
I guess it proves never to judge a book by its cover!
MP
Whoa whoa whoa... you didn't just compare that douche to Mike Patton did you? Look at the broad scope of Patton's career and come back here. Patton = versatility. That guy = annoying.