10 Best Rock and Metal Drummers of All Time

[@smeefbeef12]

Lets play a game Every time you see Joey Jordison in the comments, take a shot

[@eionbevens6352]

Smeef Beef I'm fucking blind drunk right now

[@ianalspaugh5931]

You're killing me, man, I'm Native American.

[@brandongarcia1349]

God Damn It. But Jo.

[@Jacob6853]

No, I don't want alcohol poisoning. It would be way too many shots!

[@floodstreet2961]

I got alcohol poisoning

[@valentins.2637]

The underapreciation of Bill Ward is disturbing

[@nomorel7884]

Agree. He should be way up the list I thought

[@doodman4]

In very deed

[@marcoolvera6102]

He’s better than Bonham. If you listen the early albums of Zeppelin vs Sabbath, Ward wins by far. Even in the mid 70’s.

[@aniruddhagowda8072]

@@marcoolvera6102 really not. Bonham never went for the display of skills that Bill Ward did. Bill had lot more fills in the songs than Bonham for sure but in the words of Bill himself, Bonham was already a powerful drummer since age 13 as they played together. He especially complimented his footwork saying that his bass drum gave him a kick in his guts or something.. And in live performances as well, Bonham was a powerhouse and had better tempo. Bill had a bit more jazz but Bonham was more of a Blues player. But in the end, they both favoured the great bands they were playing with.

[@IamAmericasDaughter]

Valentin S. Seriously, Bonzo, Pert, Ward. That order, then comes in others to scrap it out.

[@lucaskellermann4740]

The concept of "Best" most of time is confused with "most popular"

[@Dragonslayor226]

Danny could've easily been top 3 but nooo that can't work

[@morganfoster3477]

@@Dragonslayor226 too be fair though without Bonham, Peart, or Moon, Danny Carey wouldn't have been inspired to play.

[@MarceloOliveiraS]

yea they should change the title

[@isaacwebb6086]

Got that right

[@ferox965]

Dave Grohl being on this list and Gene Hoglan nor Ian Paice aren't is proof of that...

[@lonestar823]

Vinnie Paul needs to be on this list somewhere

[@troloosauhund8747]

Mario Duplatier? Thomas Haake?

[@metalhammer5]

No.

[@IdontKnow-jt2oz]

@wooshbait the song Becoming shows why Vinnie Paul should be on this list.

[@dr.stinklenuts904]

Best drummer of all time

[@dr.stinklenuts904]

@@metalhammer5 listen to say when by Hellyeah

[@margarita3765]

first time that Loudwire didn’t put something about Slipknot lmao

[@David-mw9jm]

Margarita :] is there a problem f they do?

[@albertorojas343]

They are shit

[@ajhproductions2347]

I just never got the attraction to them

[@peruvisus2449]

DeMan Bowen stop being a elitest

[@mkhadermusic1061]

True

[@whereami6586]

Ginger Baker and Neil Peart. Two legends we lost within a year. Rest in performance, guys.

[@BillPhurnell]

Ginger Baker was way too low on the list.

[@justafanintexas7913]

A year????????? Try 3 months.

[@whereami6586]

@@justafanintexas7913 Isn't that 3 months part of a year

[@justafanintexas7913]

@@whereami6586 - True but given they both just died, a more specific answer was in order.

[@vonnymanna559]

I knew 2020 was gonna be a shite year when Neil died in January. It was a baaaad omen. *Sniffle*

[@stephenwebb921]

I saw Neil Peart still playing at the highest possible level at like 60 years old. That alone makes him number one for me!

[@gavindenton6821]

I saw Bonzo but Neil's always |No 1

[@johnstonedavis7704]

Mike mangini is 58 and he plays 10 times more drums than peart.but Peart was a great

[@joshuahuf9747]

Ever heard of a 58 year old named danny carey

[@michaelscott1658]

@@joshuahuf9747 umm..yeah he was #5 on this list dude...

[@kylefarr3655]

Carey and Peart are both very similar in their styles. Both have extremely high technical proficiency, and are/were masters of their craft. To me they are 1a and 1b.

[@FireFly-Band]

I think Ian Paice of Deep Purple is crimainaly underrated

[@metalmilitia7494]

Deep Purple as a whole is underrated, should be right up there with Zeppelin

[@TheAndresOpeth]

@@metalmilitia7494 could not agree more. For me it is easily in the top 5 of most influencial bands of all times. But are totally underrated. I don't know why.

[@ianlee337]

Totally agreaable. Paice's a great drummer but most of the list don't include him.

[@FUYT888]

He's not top 10.

[@Miist3rDuce1]

@@FUYT888 neither is portnoy and Carey

[@davidnissim9203]

You need separate lists for rock and metal drummers. There are too many good ones. Danny Carey and Mike Portnoy shouldn't have to share a list with John Bonham and Neil Peart.

[@i_am_a_music_maker5212]

David Nissim yeah... having Dave Lombardo and Neil peart next to each other in the same list is sort of weird.

[@joemama1151]

You're right. There should be a list for drummers that can play in a time signature other than 4/4 time. Neil, Danny, Mike all belong on that list. Mike Mangini, Rod Morgenstein, and Ray Luzier own a spot on that list too. Bonham was great but mostly a 4/4 guy along with the rest of the guys on this list.

[@MARIUS2776]

Danny is miles ahead of anyone in terms of musical ability construction and timing. Mans a font of knowledge

[@CasaPinedoDeluque]

@@MARIUS2776 tell that to neil, mike and bonzo. They all are a a font of musical knowledge, each one in his own way, that's why you can't say that danny is above everyone, even I've been fascinated with his music since child.

[@CasaPinedoDeluque]

@@MARIUS2776 also, nice playlist!

[@justdead3785]

Mario Duplantier from Gojira anyone ?

[@justdead3785]

I know right He's a true beast !

[@justdead3785]

or any of Gojira's songs I think ahah

[@justdead3785]

Yes it's so technical and heavy it's damn good

[@flogdrumming7556]

Yessss

[@mikehammer8334]

Also Brann Dailor from Mastodon

[@mr.noseybonk2024]

Ha, I know you got Lars Ulrich hiding there, show him.

[@isak8059]

Coked up lars was the best

[@beersnarkunbleached5660]

Kurt Cobain he's hiding as the joke lmao

[@mrscientific4956]

@@beersnarkunbleached5660 Well, Kurt is better at drums than Lars lmfao

[@zapiexa4947]

@@mrscientific4956 Lars is 4'th best drummer in Metallica

[@IFHorus]

They enclosed him inside of one of Portnoy's bass drums, just for kicks.

[@dave8171]

You forgot the literal KING OF THE GALLOP, NICKO MCBRAIN

[@markhughes5574]

Iron Maiden is one of my favorite bands

[@dave8171]

Mark Hughes they’re my favorite

[@chriswakefield9538]

Clive Burr was way better.

[@dave8171]

Doctor Cocktor I have to disagree, because they are both phenomenal drummers and they both have different styles of drumming. Also I love your name😂

[@adamhendrickson512]

@@chriswakefield9538 Clive was Amazing, But, Nicko was wayy better...

[@whoman7489]

what about nick menza?

[@Mr_Taternater]

Whoman ? My personal favorite

[@tidalcliff2202]

ya he's my favorite drummer of all time. i wouldn't put him as the best but definitely up there

[@meganamega8881]

You dont know what you talking

[@Mr_Taternater]

Megana Mega and you don't know about grammar either

[@lonewolfsurvival3453]

Yup. Drum cam of him doing "Holy Wars" is all a judge needs to put him way up the list.

[@Slimex26]

How has no-one mentioned Haake? Meshuggah anyone?!

[@Starkiller5121]

He could be on here for Bleed, that drum track is very polyrhythmic. Bearing in mind I haven't listened to a lot of meshuggah songs.

[@caesar7634]

holy shit they forgot the machine aka haake

[@eionbevens6352]

Slimex26 I know right, blasphemy

[@Headbanger9000]

Slimex26 He's my favorite drummer of all time

[@herpderpinson6117]

Yeah SMH... I mean he’s a robot anyway tho so it’d be kinda unfair to group him in with these mere mortals *shrugs*

[@shephrd296]

Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, Joey Jordison, Mike Portnoy, and Mario Duplantier have to be on this list

[@auri8810]

And Tomas Haake 100%

[@aidanrocha2043]

No they don’t.

[@somekindoflatindude9497]

If we make a "New millenium drummers", i agree absolutely, if not, i would put others before those 4

[@senseiskellig4878]

Mate, Joey Jordison can't even keep a steady rhythm.

[@shephrd296]

Sensei Skellig ???????

[@TheBrowncoat2112]

Neil Peart was simply the best. That he was still able to play a three hour show at 60+ years of age without really missing a beat (pun intended) was nothing short of incredible.

[@drphilsranch6782]

I think that danny carey is a bit better but that doesn’t take away from the fact that they are both some of the best to ever live.

[@Hawiianlion67]

He is great, but john bonham will always be the king.

[@chenille28]

@@drphilsranch6782 Was gonna say that, especially since Danny Carey is 59 now. But Neil Peart is one of Danny's influence anyways.

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@Hawiianlion67 Bonham is a great drummer, but nowhere near Neil or Danny.

[@Hawiianlion67]

@@nickavenoso7851 im sorry son, that is incorrect.

[@huntermeasures4405]

Will Ferrell?

[@Andge121]

Hunter Measures Justin beeber

[@yeetmaster4447]

Yea where’s Will Ferrell on this list?

[@PitchSkullBlack]

Will Ferrell and his shitty movies should be crucified.

[@KlashingKiller]

You mean chad smith

[@johnny.V03]

Boats and hoes

[@DeadGlassEyes]

As soon as I saw Dave Grohl on the list, I knew it was going to be shit. Don't get me wrong, I love Dave, but he's nowhere near the top ten drummers in rock/metal. He just isn't. So many people forgotten.

[@aamertahseen881]

+DaemoniumCC You're right, great drummers use experimental and complicated patterns in their music like Danny Carey who uses his signature poly rhythms where the compositions are triplets over duplets in common time beats. Grohl doesn't really have that type of signature moves, he's just emotionless and hitting shit

[@SleepFan771]

+DaemoniumCC Honestly, Chad Channing was the best Nirvana drummer.

[@DeadGlassEyes]

***** I'm pretty sure I know that.

[@severalsedrack]

+DaemoniumCC +Reece Crossley The problem is that this list shoul be made by a musician who knows about drumming not by a guy watching youtube videos of popular drummers playing fast

[@chopsuey--]

+Aamer Tahseen Being a drummer I can tell you drumming is not all about technicality anf complication. If you're in a band you need to play the drums in a way that complements rest of the instruments the best it can. If you want to play complicated stuff you need guitarists who can play that stuff with you. Dave never played technical beats but the way his drumming went with the guitar is just amazing. The drum beat in smells like teen spirit is the best example. Its pretty simple but the groove of that drumming is unparalleled. Now if you like it or hate it.. thats the reason that this beat is one of the most famous drumbeats in the world.

[@johannrajan6357]

Because Tomas Haake is an alien, he didn't qualify for this or any list.

[@sjn_]

Was looking for someone with this type of comment, there it is!

[@silvera979]

And they forget Mario Duplantier too, smh

[@vinchenzomoralesiii2606]

Chris Adler?

[@mattkyne7705]

Any top drummer list that doesn’t feature Tomas Haake is just not worth paying attention to.

[@tsympathisersgetmadatmypfp]

👍🏻

[@CartoonKidOLLY]

Mario Duplantier Thomas Haake Chris Adler Joey Jordison Carl Palmer John Dolmayan Nick Menza Vinnie Paul Brann Dailor Alex Van Halen

[@Anax100]

Any list with Duplantier gets my vote. Only solos you can watch over and over. Guy has so much soul. Eloy Casagrande needs to be on that list tho

[@mr.noseybonk2024]

Gar Samuelson!!!

[@intopicture]

And Gene Hoglan

[@tzctlpc]

Layne Bell

[@lucky_the_hedgehog]

Scott Travis from Judas Priest!

[@reece0013]

No Nicko, Chris Adler, Brann Dailor, Vinnie Paul, Tomas Haake, Joey Jordison, Brad Wilk, Chad Smith or Ringo!? And how is Danny Carey only 5!?

[@xlhellfighterlx]

Joey Jordison? Huh?

[@peentickler1909]

+Hellfighter speed doesnt equal good man. I'm a huge maggot but joey isn't one the best drummers. sorry

[@peentickler1909]

+Hellfighter sorry meant to put his name not yours

[@ElCazador66]

All jazz drummers are better than these guys anyway.

[@travo2112]

and Dave McLain!!

[@brandonc5090]

Nice list would have love to see Mario from Gojira though

[@alexdeacon1884]

Would certainly make my top ten!!!

[@flogdrumming7556]

Mario is a beast, Mario is the best

[@dftns]

Gene Hoglan!? Your pic profile!?

[@marcodemarzi2434]

It's a not me Mario

[@joncoish]

I’ve never been a big fan of drum solos. Sure it’s a impressive on some level but I find it more interesting hearing what drummers can do in the context of a song, working with the other instruments.

[@86OMR]

i.e danny carey

[@danielz905]

Ringo Starr is with you as well on that, he's said before he doesn't like drum solos

[@neilsutschek8475]

I agree. Half way through I'm ready for that shit to end

[@zemaneiro292]

@@danielz905 he also cant drum solo

[@--SOUP]

@@zemaneiro292 the end drum solo

[@CJ-rx5fi]

Glad to see Dave Lombardo near the top where he belongs - he’s in good company. Missing so many great drummers though! We need like a top 50.

[@Thrashmetalkicksass]

Hey where is Lars Ulrich? Good joke, eh?

[@lylelafayette3853]

Yeah totally, i ve seen him at top 5 on some lists and it s a laugh

[@ConsequenceOfSolution]

+Lyle Lafayette for whom the bell tolls has some good drums

[@lylelafayette3853]

+ZoreTW oh yeah! Metallica pioneered but lars on the top10 is bazzar

[@TomPark1986]

He's a solid drummer....lol

[@Tittytom]

Thrashmetalkicksass hopefully taking drum lessons.

[@frankwheeler1375]

WTF, no vinnie paul?

[@dcg_1580]

Frank Wheeler that's what I said

[@kamira9671]

Watched the whole video waiting for John Bonham Proud of being a Led Zeppelin fan🖤

[@siler7]

Pretty edgy choice. Hardly any of you out there.

[@yili870]

Lol same.

[@ClassicRock-gx8hd]

@@siler7 stfu

[@smokeycat2011]

Clive Burr or Nicko McBain should've been on this list. I know Clive's resume isn't as full but the guy was extremely gifted.

[@scottklepper5262]

Nicko

[@naevisparx9699]

Agree! Either could've worked

[@scaleproductions711]

I do think if Clive Burr stayed on to contribute to Piece of Mind and onwards, I think he would’ve been considered one of the greatest drummers of all time.

[@Sean-if7rp]

Just here to be sure Bonzo is on top as he rightfully should be

[@thebasedgodmax1163]

No he shouldn't.

[@60hzmasterrace17]

+Flying To Learn I agree. As much as he made metal drumming as it is today, he's far from the greatest nowadays.

[@LeToplache007]

Keith Moon and him should swap places

[@shubhamlele5395]

60Hz Master Race you must be a non drummer to say that.

[@60hzmasterrace17]

Small fact about musicians: with each new generation, musicians can play faster and more complex. This fact exists for all instruments. While his legacy is undeniable, a large amount of drummers can crush him in terms of ability nowadays.

[@Drummer-tx1uk]

Mike Portnoy should have been closer to number one

[@doodlepig1670]

+Not me you can't be fuckin serious

[@Drummer-tx1uk]

+Not me if your really serious then your not a real drummer

[@Drummer-tx1uk]

+Not me if they were even from the same era then they would be right with each other

[@Drummer-tx1uk]

+Not me Neil pearts is mid to late 70s portnoy is mid to late 80s and plus portnoy is more on the metal side of things

[@Sabbathfaax]

^ where did he imply that he stopped?

[@sebrolley1847]

Mike portnoy should be first for the hello kitty session.. xD

[@hardrollers8475]

Bonham was so ahead that should be a number more important than 1.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Yeah he's doing all that AND getting that amazing sound. All the others sound line tin in comparison.

[@magnetarkhan]

3:02 when I kick my foot pinky against a table.

[@beairbmx]

Neckbreacker Sketit 😂😂😂

[@Henrydingus01123]

Foot pinky eh? Never herd that one before.

[@cuzthatshoweyroll]

god damnit

[@user-gu3ie]

So goddamn glad they stopped...

[@pcman5076]

Don't even need to check the time stamp

[@overlorrd53]

You guys realize this isn't a TOP 10 list, this just a list of ten talented drummers.

[@overlorrd53]

+The Dude Where do you see 'Top' in the title?

[@pooperprime5459]

+overlorrd53 I do see a "10 best" implying that these 10 are the best in their genre.

[@overlorrd53]

+Chris Reyes But hopefully you acknowledge that this video isn't saying one is better than the other.

[@pooperprime5459]

+overlorrd53 I'm not arguing that I'm just saying that these are Loudwires ten "best" drummers.

[@overlorrd53]

+The Dude So when you number ten math problems in math class, does that make them the top 10 math problems?

[@DarthMa7]

I personaly miss Joey Jordison, Mikkey Dee, Vinnie Paul and Eric Carr.

[@coleboysen7142]

I wanted Joey😢. Tbh he's probably like 11 tho

[@lldrumr9095]

@@coleboysen7142 no, joey is no where near the level of these drummers. He is good at what he does. Nothing more

[@qwertybymushroomhead2360]

@@lldrumr9095 He's actually number 11 on loudwires list of 66 best Drummers

[@Johnny-tz3yd]

Really good list I’m actually surprised, I would’ve put Joey on there tho

[@levirussow7906]

The fact there was no love for The Rev on this list makes it completely uncredible to me.

[@Giratina1999]

He sucked, not a surprise like he even compares to any of these guys

[@nathanbenoit6922]

@@Giratina1999 lol I saw your reply to another guy too - how pathetic do you have to be to even type this shit out? I won't even argue cause we both know his style was unmatched. You're just mad cause you can't drum for shit, so you turned into a fucking saltine in the comments of a KZbin video. Lol

[@joshuawainwright1307]

@UC-tasuVBXp_AddCFG_Bh7XA bro and the fact that the rev had a incredible voice just further proves that that guy is a fucking idiot

[@alexandercurtis4427]

They missed him and Vinnie Paul. Like come on loudwire

[@thegreatcornholio80]

Gene Hoglan!

[@dimitrisdm6997]

amen

[@ED-fx7sf]

True!!! One of the gratest of all time is missing. Also missing: Charlie Benante Vinnie Paul Niko McBrain

[@aristotle5698]

Wtf is Peart doing at #3, he should be #1

[@dollarstorequality]

He was the best living drummer, kinda crazy your comment was made on the day he passed and before anyone knew. Also I agree he was the best since we got to see his full potential unlike Moon and Bonham.

[@jimmyruquet1089]

At least number 2. No way is he behind Keith Moon

[@justafanintexas7913]

@@dollarstorequality None of them are in Carl Palmer's class and Palmer holds all the records for speed and precision to support that.

[@claytonlh]

Bruford

[@samuelvelez1643]

Damn right bro

[@furniture478]

my top 5 coming from a non drummer 5- Thomas Haake 4- Mario Duplantier 3- Danny Carey 2- Neil Peart 1- John Bonham

[@mashrurshahriar2811]

John Densmore, Ringo Starr, Steward Copeland, Larry Mullen Jr, Dave Grohl(not in any particular order)

[@gemcloben]

portnoy 7th? Lombardo 4th? you gotta be kidding me!

[@gemcloben]

+Fillisel dave is a brilliant musician, but menza is a metal god of drumming.

[@gemcloben]

+Fillisel menza is the opposite, OK musician, brilliant drummer. and this list is best DRUMMERS.

[@gemcloben]

+Tourniquet then what is it?

[@gemcloben]

+Tourniquet dave grohl though?

[@gemcloben]

+Tourniquet you can drum in many good bands, doesn't make you a good drummer.

[@cadenringling7342]

My opinion: 10. Vinnie Paul-Pantera 9. Mike Wengren-Disturbed 8. Joey Jordison-Slipknot 7. Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan Avenged Sevenfold 6. Mike Mangini-Dream Theatre 5. Chris Adler-Lamb of God 4. Thomas Haake-Meshuggah 3. Danny Carey-Tool 2. Neil Peart-Rush HM: Tommy Lee-Mötley Crüe, Dave Lombardo-Slayer, Dave Grohl-Nirvana, John Bonham-Led Zeppelin 1. Mike Portnoy-Dream Theatre and avenged sevenfold

[@yngwiecuadra8488]

Caden Ringling. Well I think we all can agree with Portnoy been #1.

[@dawsonnichols2581]

Just here to make sure Danny Carey is atleast on the list.

[@lilywolfgachastudio188]

Dawson Nichols same

[@barsbulut9942]

no

[@WaltShadows]

Gavin Harrison, played with Porcupine Tree and The Pineapple Thief. His drumming is so unique and incredible, deserves better. Not to mention Mario Duplantier and Tomas Haake.

[@vonnymanna559]

Very much agree. Gavin Harrison is a beast! (Right up there with Neil Peart & Mike Portnoy in my proggy heart.) I had the pleasure of seeing PT on a couple of different tours. First time I saw them was when they were touring “Fear of a Blank Planet.” One of the best concerts I’ve ever attended by far.

[@Titan_Up]

Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden should have been on this list.

[@TheCommanderCreep]

What the hell? You have to be joking.

[@Titan_Up]

Logan Shuck Go listen to some Iron Maiden and come back to the conversation new boot, compared to this list yes, he ranks amongst them.

[@TheCommanderCreep]

Chaddo Morrow I have listened to some Iron Maiden. Listen to the first 2 'Maiden records. There first (and superior,) drummer, Clive Burr beats the hell out of Nicko "I know exactly one drum beat" McBrain.

[@Titan_Up]

Logan Shuck Can't argue that......you win !

[@pantherex4284]

I took watch razorfist

[@ifiperson]

Danny 5th? Ticks & Leaches, goodnight.

[@vincent-ow8ss]

ifiperson Ticks and Leeches isn't that hard to play actually.

[@vincent-ow8ss]

ifiperson But, he should be 1st

[@OdinsRavensWolves]

@@vincent-ow8ss Triad, Right in two and all other songs 🤣🤣🤣

[@MarthMain]

Rosetta stoned?

[@cobaltfalcon9458]

While he is my favorite drummer, I think his place on the list is fair, considering who’s ahead of him

[@jvdw4178]

Mario Duplantier Brann Dailor Thomas Haake Chris Adler Gene Hoglan George Kollias Vinnie Paul Travis Barker Hellhammer Nicko Mcbrain This should've been a top 20 list

[@mardokmike8774]

You forgot Matt cameron

[@bradleestethen2663]

Johann van der Watt Joey jordison

[@htx8257]

Bro you lost me at Travis Barker!

[@htx8257]

Terry Bozzio!

[@SkaiiV]

George Kollias would take all these guys to school

[@hollienn2006]

Taylor Hawkins is so underrated smh. Such a good drummer.

[@thehandyswitch1117]

comparatively though he’s not a top 10 of all time.

[@Jahomey505]

So glad Bill Ward got some love. Such an underrated beast

[@robertblackmore703]

Agreed. In my top 5 favorites.

[@edoardovergerio5168]

Vinnie Paul ?

[@randomchannel2043]

Yes

[@oldblot3275]

Agreed

[@kevinlokitsjr6820]

You know this video was gunna get everyone triggered 😂

[@l92375]

Not me,this is a great list.

[@shahfacekillah]

I wonder how many of these drummers use triggers?

[@zackzallie8735]

I actually liked this list.

[@haileytriest7439]

John Bonham was something else

[@tweekbros3273]

Joey Jordison and Chris Adler should be here

[@Sk-muzzy]

joey maybe, chris definitely

[@markmiller6423]

Tweek Bros but who would you take out? Chris and joey are great but these drummers are legendary. Maybe Dave?

[@ozzyzanini2460]

Chris Adler? He is shit

[@ogabchemseddine1654]

Adler is a god

[@metalwhore]

As well as the rev

[@wutangklan5084]

nicko mcbrain, the rev, Joey jordison? no?

[@whereami6586]

You mightve misunderstood, thats okay. It said The Best not The Worst. Simple misunderstanding, i get it

[@Z0r3_00]

@@kusummahapatra9040 right

[@whereami6586]

And you call yourself one? Dude, if you can't handle a joke on the internet the get the fuck off it you smooth brained, mouth breathing asshole

[@MoeJama2015]

No Joey Jordison or The Rev?

[@drewwagnon647]

ikr

[@christopherkroh6746]

yeah bruh they the best

[@grxssly_incandescent2316]

There's a link in the description that goes to their list of Top 50 Rock & Metal Drummers Of All Time Jordison's ranked #11 and The Rev's ranked #38

[@diegosepulveda4669]

find "infant annilator" by explample, poser

[@Giratina1999]

Daniel Romero the rev sucked

[@R21-666]

Despite popular opinion, John Bonham actually deserves number one. Insane speed, overwhelming technicality, mesmerizing parts across all of Zeppelin's discography and above all, an invaluable and undoubtedly HUGE legacy. So much, that all drummers to this day look up to this particular man.

[@diabetes1226]

Hmmm rick Allen Def Leppard dude has one arm and still plays and sells out concerts still

[@jeffjackson9679]

It's impressive he can do what he does with one arm...that being said, I'm a fan of Def Leppards early work (High and Dry, On Through the Night), and even though Rick is a solid drummer, even with two arms he isn't top ten material IMO.

[@cyberdemon1702]

Dave Grohl made 10th and i turned this off

[@Zealot_cs]

hes as shitty as drummers com

[@blondejack6045]

@@Zealot_cs You sure?

[@rushpittsburgh4]

I didnt see Ian Pace on the list. I hope no one would take Grohl over Pace...or god have mercy on you

[@MarinLay]

Just the fact that he was on here and Vinny Paul wasn’t is insulting!

[@mikejames1804]

Pretty sure he would hav done the same

[@alekseinilychkirillov8230]

Neil Peart.

[@jackwilczynski6957]

John Bonham

[@kurtz4887]

Bill ward

[@susanmace5604]

Shannon Larkin

[@NxthxnMusic42170]

mario duplantier, joey jordison, jay weinberg, chad smith, christpohe schneider, vinnie paul ...

[@BunkJunkinsJR]

Chris Adler and The Rev?

[@oggesto]

Ha ha ha rev good #doyouevenkek

[@AndrewSarker]

+Oskar Nilsson dude, rev is really talented. I mean, he can sing and play drums at the same time, and you barely see that

[@oggesto]

Dude, alot of drummers do/did that way before. I see it alot today

[@BlasphemousVerses]

+Andrew Winchester It's because he sucks behind the kit. Listen to George Kollias from Nile...

[@BunkJunkinsJR]

I like the Rev's drumming, songwriting, and his ability to sing at the same time as drum. I don't see your personal gain in talking down my opinion, because this is about /my/ opinion. It's only a Loudwire Top 10 list, dude, chill..

[@lazarmecanin7075]

IAN PAICE????????!!!!!

[@maiden4greece572]

.......right..........

[@luizthrash]

!!!!!!!

[@luisamota7160]

The guys from Deep Purple are so great, but never remembered! =(

[@audieconrad8995]

@@luisamota7160 the drumming on Pictures of Home imho is some of the best best rock drumming ever recorded...even if was in a hallway in an abandoned hotel...

[@azja6666]

Lazar Mecanin love Paicey but Deep Purple isn't metal band.

[@jayusofficial6348]

I'm sorry- but every single one of these lists seem to forget about Gene Hoglan. Not anyone earns the name of the atomic clock...

[@jayusofficial6348]

Peter Molenaar up there with Bostaph and Adler

[@rumelaarya]

Keith Moon, Ginger Baker, Bonham, Bill Ward, Nicko Mcbrain, Neil Peart, Carl Palmer, Bill Bruford, Phil Collins, Michael Shrieve, Mitch Mitchell, Mike Portnoy, Barriemore Barlow That's my 2 cents

[@joshhouston3443]

Vinnie Paul, Nico McBrain, Nick Menza, Tomas Haake, Gene Hoglan just to name a few

[@Mr_Taternater]

Josh Houston The Rev, Joey Jordison

[@thatfrenchcanadian5779]

Igor Cavalera

[@nathanhaynes8489]

RIP John Bonham. You truly are the greatest

[@kingj5377]

He's not dead

[@benj6927]

@@kingj5377 he is, he died in 1980.

[@Miist3rDuce1]

@@kingj5377 yes he is idoit

[@CedricsSpecialLP]

@@kingj5377 His death was the reason Led Zeppelin broke up back in 1980.

[@nalettefamily8620]

Maybe your thinking of his son Jason Bonham

[@successfulfailure3272]

I wish the Rev was on here. Even if he was Number 10 or an honorable mention.

[@colemanoverbey1184]

Your Dogs Montly Salary true

[@nathanjones6688]

Successful Failure has one of the best in my opinion foREVer

[@scatsy]

he should be in the top 5

[@salbrouwer8864]

morgan olvera i think u dont know the rev

[@johnmedina3671]

Successful Failure ikr

[@lennartkrischik4757]

Drummers missing (my opinion ) : vinnie paul, thomas haake, joey jordison etc

[@nashkhent1756]

Thats your favorite drummer Not the GREATEST DRUMMER btw.

[@lennartkrischik4757]

@@nashkhent1756 dude thats my opinion. those were just examples to mabye do another list with drummers. jees you really have to write exactly how you mean it so that no one gets buthurt nowerdays

[@NigelFortune]

I agree with Bonzo being number 1 but no Ian Paice?? Come on thats not right!

[@forformgamer]

+Nigel Fortune Had to search too long for this comment :) Good to see some love for Ian from at least someone :)

[@NigelFortune]

+Nexvox YT He's a far better drummer than say the guy from bloody Slayer imo. He can do on one kick drum that guy needs two to do!

[@NigelFortune]

The Dude Ian Paice never had need for two kick pedals or drums. Check out his performance on the track 'The Mule' from the live album "Made in Europe" (1975). Absolutely as fast playing as any thrash drummer around today.

[@travo2112]

+The Dude Peart WAY better than Bohnam and Moon.. That is pretty much non debatable. At least to anyone who understands percussion...

[@NigelFortune]

+the snowdawg Man not debating who's best, just saying you can't have a top 10 rock drummer list without Ian Paice.

[@connorbreivik9695]

RIP Neil Peart

[@movieguy731]

Loudwire should have put Lars on here just to piss off the entire internet.

[@Paddyvertex]

I'm gonna throw Chad Smith into the discussion. He may not be the fastest, but that man is a beast. He hardly ever misses a beat and he is going to be 60 this autumn. Also the groove that he has is almost unparalleled. He is a living metronome...

[@vinayakiyer8334]

Totally agree. And he absolutely bashes his drums in. Dont think you will need microphones in some venues with his drumming. He just gives it his all even now

[@bucsfan2565]

Mike Portnoy is low at 7. Like really low, damn. You got drummers who can’t play odd times ahead of maybe the best of all time.

[@sammyloehnis3373]

exactly what I was thinking. To be fair, if they just put incredibly technical Marco Minneman, George Kollias and Matt Garstka etc. on the list, then people would get mad, so they have to put in the pioneers of rock and metal drumming on here. Except Keith Moon. They don't need him.

[@soph4736]

But the thing is, just because you can play odd times doesn’t mean you automatically are a drum god. Sure, mike is fantastic, but the drummer’s job is to keep a good time, a good rhythm, and to basically hold the band together. I’m not saying people like mike don’t do that, it’s just that i think some people like john bonham do a better job at that. Besides, without him or keith moon or ginger baker, portnoy probably wouldn’t have played drums. Those guys were so influential. Plus, people higher than Mike really put passion and groove into what they are playing, and to me, that’s what really matters.

[@sammyloehnis3373]

@@soph4736 You're right, and that's a good argument, but I think Mike has more feel and passion for the instrument than you give him credit for

[@yeetfeet1878]

@@sammyloehnis3373 he gives him plenty of credit and he/she is actually right. A drummers job isn’t to show off and be selfish. A drummers job is to keep time and do what fits the music. Mike Portnoy is great and one of my favorite drummers. But all I’m saying is you are not going to get hired because of your technical ability you will be hired because of your pocket.

[@Ripplin]

Michael Schrieve, Alex Van Halen, Mike Mangini, Jerome Brailey, Mitch Mitchell, Ian Paice, Bobby Caldwell, Steve Moore, Nick Menza, Marco Minneman, Greg Bissonette, etc, etc, etc... 10 is not enough. ;) Thankfully, we all have favorites and can go far beyond what any list says.

[@thenerdofthenorth8205]

Ripplin Ian Paice, definitely.

[@juanpablo8745]

Cozy Powell

[@habiibqawiy7884]

Steve Gadd or Steve God as they say in Japan. Period.

[@LudwigHollywood66]

All the drummers you mentioned deserve to be in front of Dave Grohl

[@undead797]

Fuck this List. Here's some seriously underrated drummers that I love. Chris Adler, Chuck Biscuits, Martin Lopez, Mat Cameron, Brann Dailor, VITEK from decapitated, Ken Owen from carcass, Daniel Erlandssson, Adrian Erlandsson, Gene Hogland, Vinnie Paul, Bill Stevenson, Robo, Marky Ramone, Dr. Chud, Joey Castillo, Sean Kinney, Adam Carson, Nick Menza, John Dolmayan, Igor Cavalera, Pickles, Fredrik Andersson, Daniel Svensson, Paul Mazurkiewicz, Zbigniew Robert Prominski from Behemoth, Ian Pace, Shannon Lucas, Alan Cassidy, Jonas Peter Renkse, Flo Mounier, Pete Sandoval, Niko from Maiden and that guy that plays cowbell on Don't Fear the Reaper. Also A nameless ghoul from Ghost

[@KoopySandwiches]

Hell yes, Martin Lopez and Chris Adler.

[@whoopigoldberg4660]

+undead797 Hell yeah dude finally someone mentions Chuck Biscuits that dude was a beast and didn't need a 90 piece drum kit to make badass music

[@olinmoseley5060]

Loud wire takes the watch mojo approach to top tens, it's either SUPER predictable or so completely wrong. And while watch mojo has a balance of both in different videos, loud wire fucks everything up

[@whoopigoldberg4660]

Ace Gate Watch Mojo makes their list stupid on purpose so they get a lot of activity on their videos or at least that's what a lot of people think

[@rwebiscool]

+undead797 right on with Joey Castillo and John Dolmayan. I bet we have similar taste in music. Fuck this list indeed lol.

[@stierspider-man2559]

Anyone else found the transition from Bonham's fill to the outro oddly satisfying?

[@gabillos]

I don't understand what's Dave Grohl doing in this list...

[@brockwalls1413]

Lol exactly. Great musician, but better drummer than Joey Jordison? Ehhhhhhhh

[@BlueDrumSteam]

Grohl is one of the best drummers I've ever seen, not because he's very fast or technical but because there's so much feel, passion and dynamics he puts in to his drumming (watch some them crooked vultures live videos), which in my opinion makes for a really good drummer.

[@gabillos]

Well I'm not saying he's a bad musician. I'm saying he's definitely not one of the 10 best rock drummers of all times. I've seen dozens of really great drummers that, in my opinion, are much more relevant in rock drumming. And I'm not talking about speed/technical demons.

[@sandergraft1867]

Because he is a briljant drummer !!

[@jonsolomon4106]

What the hell did you say?

[@Ekimiakawa]

Tomas Haake? Mario Duplantier? Mike Mangini? Francesco Paoli? Wow

[@samw.1608]

Charlie Benante? Gene Hoglan? Nicko McBrain?

[@Hatred80]

Agreed! The drummers here are really good, but I believe the order is a little off and these three should be added. My top 5 would be at least Portnoy, McBrain, Carey, Peart, and Hoglan. They could really be in any order.

[@AlexK-ew1mo]

Finally a list I have no problem with, and a #1 I totally agree with.

[@hermanmelville3871]

Carey is obscenely low on this list.

[@lylelafayette3853]

Yeah he s just able to show more of his talent with Tool s style of music

[@vommittt]

so true, I hate when I see John Bonham , bill ward, Neil Peart, Davi Lombardo or Mike Portnoy on a top ten, they are too dam overrated drummers

[@kleialiaj8616]

dude, no way are they overrated

[@lylelafayette3853]

Augusto Vitor Neal Peart i think is known for consistency and rhythm; live and recorded exact same

[@andreaanesa5954]

Dude how the hell Peart and Portnoy are overrated? they are even underrated for the job they've done in the studio writing the lyrics and music

[@sch3py]

I expected Danny Carey to be alot higher on the list

[@MozTheBoz]

I actually prefer Jimmy Chamberlin or perhaps just get rid of Dave Grohl so we can insert him in

[@adogamerntg8060]

Replace Dave and put Jimmy in the 10th spot. Danny deserves 5th so I'd leave him there :)

[@daveh9335]

John Dolmayan Chester Thompson Ian Paice Alan White Carl Palmer

[@jacktheriffer1523]

Ian is killer for sure🤘

[@karenhanania9014]

I agree about John Dolmayan. He's phenomenal.

[@PkmariO64]

Definitely Carl Palmer. He was one of few rock drummers that managed to impress Buddy Rich, the one that influenced all of them in the first place.

[@iqbaltawakkal4]

I dont agree with john dolmayan. He is often lost endurance and out ot tempo while playing live

[@daveh9335]

@@iqbaltawakkal4 try out playing some SOAD. See how long you last.

[@damustaine5819]

Eric Carr, Lars Ulrich, Joey Jordison, Vinnie Paul, Nick Menza?

[@Trish156]

Good list. Thank god John Bonham and Neill peart were on here cause I would shit myself

[@MrPille99]

Where the fuck is Phil Collins?

[@mfdoom1167]

YESSSSSSSS!!! I know right?!?!? Jesus Christ!

[@Deuterium52]

agree 100%

[@MrPille99]

Goddamit Loudwire sucks Phil Collins is love Phil Collins is life

[@tristananvilcaster]

No Rev? Wow, he's one of the top 3 no doubt

[@imadeyoureadthis.9743]

Hilarious.

[@danguilas885]

Nice joke, you avenged sevenfold fan.

[@karenhanania9014]

Right? His absence is a travesty!

[@hasanzaibkhan686]

Danny.....is.....the......man🤘🏼

[@broseyspringg4818]

Never expected bill ward... its amazing that you guys noticed how he is amaizing espicially in that live 1970

[@andrewgehrett4009]

Brosey Springg someone as influential as him deserved to be MUCH higher

[@rez6624]

Mario Duplantier isnt in this just because he would occupy the ten positions

[@juiceboxfrog]

I thought it was because he was a robot

[@mr.bhombasticfuckingfantas9645]

10 most iconic drummers maybe? as there are a lot of drummers that exist that are technical wizards compared to Moon and Grohl

[@Prod117]

Agreed. I dont see Tomas haake or Mario duplentier,

[@adamblock2911]

Mr. Bhombastic Fucking Fantastic Well good means more than just technicality. It means iventiveness and creativity too

[@wyattmonty8156]

Agreed!

[@sammyloehnis3373]

@@adamblock2911 Then Portnoy should be higher up

[@michielspek6627]

Technique isn't everything...

[@df56gh4d5h]

FYI that Jon Bonham clip was playing at regular speed.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

And he was 21. 21!!!!!

[@satansfatdoge]

Bill Ward rocked so hard with a small drum kit

[@marvinhanson9391]

nicko ? joey jordison? you got to be kidding me

[@MrValentyne]

Very interesting list. Surprised Ian Paice didn’t make it, just my personal choice. 👍

[@SurferSteve-O96]

Where’s Tommy Lee? He created the roller coaster drum set

[@rakayasserra]

Neil Peart still da best for me! 🤘

[@stefancolberg2966]

hoglan????

[@DeepakIyerp]

Wheres Ian Paice, Cozy Powell & Nico McBrain ? You must be joking right?

[@MIKEHUNT-vi8hx]

Deepak Shivram Iyer you’re the one joking

[@MIKEHUNT-vi8hx]

Dafyd Maddz yep I have a lot to learn and you are another middle aged know it all. Keep trying to preach your knowledge dude

[@jonasm.2254]

That cut to the outro was nuts. Well done.