best drummer of modern metal?

my moneys on mark garza from the famine.
what do you think though?

Does this mean metalcore?

How many of those guys fake stuff in the studio?

I can never tell whats real or fake anymore with any drumming done on any album nowadays. I can't believe a drummer would agree to have anything put down on a album that they didnt do themselves.

I vote for that guy from Phoenix Reign. What's his name again?

Dave Lombardo is still the greatest drummer ever.

Derek Roddy. Discussion Over.
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That's a tough call. There are so many great drummers in so many different styles of metal. I guess some of my modern favorites would be:
Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)
Danny Walker (Intronaut)
Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Death, SYL, Fear Factory, etc..)

Xul from Melechesh is unlike any drummer I know of.

Derek Roddy's been around since the mid 90s. Didn't think he would be considered "modern".

Modern metal?

I'd still say that Charlie Benante is one of the best. Dave Lombardo is great too. Not sure if these guys would be considered "modern metal".

Neil Peart slays all.

Temple of Blood wrote:

Derek Roddy's been around since the mid 90s. Didn't think he would be considered "modern".

Neither is Dave Lombardo, Charlie from Anthrax, or Gene from Death.


Allow me to switch my vote then.

George Kollias from NILE

GrandNational wrote:

Xul from Melechesh is unlike any drummer I know of.

Melechesh is AWESOME!! It's like Behemoth and Vader with an Israeli touch.

XYZ wrote:

Neil Peart slays all.

I second this!! Though I think people forget how great Nicko McBrain is as well!

That guy from Shadows Fall...Or whatever their called.

Brann Dailor from Mastodon

SlaytanicPOWER wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

Derek Roddy's been around since the mid 90s. Didn't think he would be considered "modern".

Neither is Dave Lombardo, Charlie from Anthrax, or Gene from Death.

I'd still consider Gene as modern considering he's drummed for Strapping Young Lad, Opeth, and several other somewhat newer bands.

Fat Freddy wrote:

I vote for that guy from Phoenix Reign. What's his name again?

on their website it says Wayne Noon. I'll have to look more into him. if you mentioned him he must be top notch.

Glenn Rogers wrote:

That guy from Shadows Fall...Or whatever their called.

Jason Bittner and i'll agree.

I don't really pay much attention to the technical aspect, I'm more of a "vibe" guy. Some current drummers I dig.

Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) - this guy is SCARY GOOD.
Jean Paul Gaster (Clutch/Wino) - what a groove...
Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
Martin Lopez (ex-Opeth)
Mario Rubalcaba (Earthless)
Trivett Wingo (The Sword)

detuned wrote:

I don't really pay much attention to the technical aspect, I'm more of a "vibe" guy. Some current drummers I dig.

Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) - this guy is SCARY GOOD.
Jean Paul Gaster (Clutch/Wino) - what a groove...
Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
Martin Lopez (ex-Opeth)
Mario Rubalcaba (Earthless)
Trivett Wingo (The Sword)

I can go for some of the retro "Bill Ward" type players too.

SlaytanicPOWER wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

Derek Roddy's been around since the mid 90s. Didn't think he would be considered "modern".

Neither is Dave Lombardo, Charlie from Anthrax, or Gene from Death.


Allow me to switch my vote then.

George Kollias from NILE

George is great, meant to mention him as well.

Good call on George Kollias.

detuned wrote:

I don't really pay much attention to the technical aspect, I'm more of a "vibe" guy. Some current drummers I dig.

Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) - this guy is SCARY GOOD.
Jean Paul Gaster (Clutch/Wino) - what a groove...
Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
Martin Lopez (ex-Opeth)
Mario Rubalcaba (Earthless)
Trivett Wingo (The Sword)

Yes!!! Jean Paul Gaster rules. Every time I catch him live with Clutch he always just slays.