The longer you are around bands you learn certain truths about drummers - They never have a car large enough to transport their mutant drumset. Drummers always have the best drugs and know where to find the best parties. They always have the hottest girlfriends (I haven't figure out how yet, still working on that one). You also discover that "drummer" is Latin for cop magnet. That being said here's a list of badass metal drummers.
10) Jean Paul Gaster - Clutch
JP isn't as fast or flashy as most of the other names on this list, but he is solid. And like the other members of Clutch, he is a master of underplaying for the good of the song.
9) Paul Bostaph - Testament, Slayer, Forbidden
Paul is a phenomenal player. He's articulate, powerful and fast, all prerequisites for being a metal drummer. Unfortunately being in Testament Paul has become more of a pocket player. I'm not sure how or why but Testament seems to put a leash on badass drummers when they record.
8) Mike Portnoy - Dream Theater
This guy is a freak. He is an actual learned drummer. I always thought a degree in percussion was some shit somebody made up until I heard Mike.
7)Pete Sandoval - Morbid Angel
Pete is the backbone in one of the most influential and experimental death metal bands around.
6) Richard Christy - Death, Control Denied, Iced Earth
Was anybody else shocked to learn the Hee Haw motherfucker from the Howard Stern Show is one of the baddest drummers ever? I was. I still can't believe it.
5) Igor Cavalera - Sepultura, Cavalera Conspiracy
Igor infuses tribal rhythms into his playing, creating a unique wall of thundering beats.
4) Raymond Herrera - Fear Factory, Brujeria, Arkaea
Raymond proves that man is superior to (drum) machine. His fast, articulate double bass playing is one of integral aspects of Fear Factory's sound.
3) Charlie Benante - Anthrax, S.O.D.
For all of the cartoon wackiness of Anthrax, Charlie proved to be an exceptional drummer and musician, even taking on a large chunk of songwriting duties on latter Anthrax albums.
2) Dave Lomabardo - Slayer, Testament, Grip Inc.
Dave is the most talented of all the Big 4 drummers. He inspired generations of would be drummers to play faster and harder than they ever thought possible.
1) Gene Hoglan - Fear Factory, Testament, Death, Strapping Young Lad
Gene started as a drum tech for Dave Lombardo in Slayer's early days and went on to become one of the most prolific hired guns in the game. Aside from his stint with Testament, everything Gene has done is ridiculous.
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Monday, December 20, 2010
Top 10 Rock and Metal Bass Players
Bass players - the bastard children of the rock world. Usually relegated to the instrument because "somebody has to be the bass player", some players embrace their position and rise above the obscurity. And as a side note it's been my personal experience that the bass player is one of if not the coolest person in any given band.
10) John Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin, Them Crooked Vultures
Though rarely mentioned, John Paul Jones was responsible for the balls in Zeppelin's sound. Without him Jimmy Page's sloppy playing would be even more evident.
9) Jack Bruce - Cream
Years ago someone told me that the only influence a bass player needs is Motown and Jack Bruce. I'm inclined to agree with that statement.
8) Geddy Lee - Rush
I'm not a big fan of Rush, but there's no denying Geddy Lee's talent. The fact that he can sing, play keyboards and play bass all at the same time is amazing. A normal person's head would explode if they tried to split their brain like that.
7) Alex Webster - Cannibal Corpse
Getting recognition as a bass player is difficult, it's infinitely harder for a death metal bass player. Alex made huge advances for extreme metal bass players to not only be heard, but also be recognized for their talent. Plus, he doesn't use a pick!
6) Lemmy - Motorhead, Hawkwind
If I may quote a rather stupid movie, "Lemmy IS God."
5) Jaco Pastorious - Weather Report
Although Weather Report is more of a jazz fusion band Jaco had to be included. Simply put, Jaco was a bad, bad man. His playing helped inspire generations of bass players.
4) Cliff Burton - Metallica
Every time I hear an old school Cliff song, it makes me hate the new Metallica even more. Dammit why didn't that bus kill Lars?
3) Billy Sheehan - Mr. Big, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth
Billy Sheehan is a freak. 'Nuff said.
2) Steve DiGiorgio - Sadus, Testament, Death, Control Denied, Iced Earth, Dark Hall
Steve is a legendary journeyman in the metal scene. He's played with some of the titans and made them even better. His fretless bass lends a unique quality to the genre. His instrumental jazz project Dark Hall really showcases his phenomenal talent.
1) Geezer Butler - Black Sabbath, GZR
Let's put this in perspective - Tony Iommi wrote some of the most crushing riffs ever known to mankind. Geezer made them even heavier. That's like saying "You're tank is cool, but let's strap a fucking nuclear missile on top of it."
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10) John Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin, Them Crooked Vultures
Though rarely mentioned, John Paul Jones was responsible for the balls in Zeppelin's sound. Without him Jimmy Page's sloppy playing would be even more evident.
9) Jack Bruce - Cream
Years ago someone told me that the only influence a bass player needs is Motown and Jack Bruce. I'm inclined to agree with that statement.
8) Geddy Lee - Rush
I'm not a big fan of Rush, but there's no denying Geddy Lee's talent. The fact that he can sing, play keyboards and play bass all at the same time is amazing. A normal person's head would explode if they tried to split their brain like that.
7) Alex Webster - Cannibal Corpse
Getting recognition as a bass player is difficult, it's infinitely harder for a death metal bass player. Alex made huge advances for extreme metal bass players to not only be heard, but also be recognized for their talent. Plus, he doesn't use a pick!
6) Lemmy - Motorhead, Hawkwind
If I may quote a rather stupid movie, "Lemmy IS God."
5) Jaco Pastorious - Weather Report
Although Weather Report is more of a jazz fusion band Jaco had to be included. Simply put, Jaco was a bad, bad man. His playing helped inspire generations of bass players.
4) Cliff Burton - Metallica
Every time I hear an old school Cliff song, it makes me hate the new Metallica even more. Dammit why didn't that bus kill Lars?
3) Billy Sheehan - Mr. Big, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth
Billy Sheehan is a freak. 'Nuff said.
2) Steve DiGiorgio - Sadus, Testament, Death, Control Denied, Iced Earth, Dark Hall
Steve is a legendary journeyman in the metal scene. He's played with some of the titans and made them even better. His fretless bass lends a unique quality to the genre. His instrumental jazz project Dark Hall really showcases his phenomenal talent.
1) Geezer Butler - Black Sabbath, GZR
Let's put this in perspective - Tony Iommi wrote some of the most crushing riffs ever known to mankind. Geezer made them even heavier. That's like saying "You're tank is cool, but let's strap a fucking nuclear missile on top of it."
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Top 5 Metal Instrumentals
5) Pray for the Locust - Down
This cool little ethereal ditty, featuring Phil Anselmo on guitar, is in the vein of many Black sabbath instrumentals.
4) Inquisition Symphony - Sepultura
From the Schizophrenic album, Inquisition Symphony is brutal and powerful. You actually get a paranoid feeling that someone is after you when you listen to it.
3) Cosmic Sea - Death
This song epitomizes why Chuck Schuldiner is the godfather of death metal.
2) Last Call - Testament
With a plethora of instrumental tracks to choose from it was difficult to name Last Call as the best of Testament but after listening to it again I think I made the right choice.
1) Orion - Metallica
Metallica is number one. I was just as shocked as your are. It's getting harder and harder to remember that they did indeed kick ass at one point in time.
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