10 Great Drummers with WEIRD Techniques

[@66Samus]

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[@blainelewis4378]

You should cover thoughts and prayers by motionless in white

[@xcronex]

I dig louis cole, he's also a really good singer and composer. Also never heard Nick Pierce before so thanks for that! I play punk and metal using traditional grip so he definitely has some pointers I can use.

[@Mathertron]

@@xcronex KNOWER RULEZ :D

[@milangabris9494]

bro you should check out Jordan Cannata that´s one hell of a drummer really talented guy check out this video of his drum solo for example .. really impresive at least to say kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2KYkHlmm9mHabM

[@singaporeghostclub]

Yoni is good and he is on KZbin.

[@themaddrummerofficial]

Dude, you're always soooooo supportive of my playing. Everyone knows what a monster you are, so any praise from you means the world to me. 🙏 Ohhh Yurrr

[@jonobrtn]

The fact you do all that crazy stuff without missing a beat always impresses me

[@chadthomas116]

Love your playing, and the way you and the band interact, it is very fun to watch.

[@joatagewin]

When he asked for weird techniques I threw your name in there. Samus is a gift to as all. Salute.

[@justinwalters7953]

Not sure if you remember me Steve but we used to play the same club circuit back in Fairmomt WV days. I believe you were playing in Brick Mistress at the time. I was playing drums with Crystal Web at the time. Anyway….good to see you’ve gotten the success you’ve deserved for decades. Peace.

[@Willymacdonald]

You're the man, the Myth, The LEGEND!

[@dandenius]

I’m so glad you featured Louis Cole. I don’t think a lot of people give him the recognition he deserves.

[@jpcolindesign517]

Amen! The dude is a human metronome!

[@crushingbelial]

He is a phenomenon.

[@pekkaylivainio1496]

Immediately knew he was playing in clowncore when heard him playing without knowing it before. Amazing

[@turdferguson353]

Louis is a freak of nature.... absolutely love his music

[@jordanvance1731]

Sad we didn’t see Knower make a mention from his work. It’s my favorite stuff of his, if there is such a thing

[@iMatty_2]

Nick pierce actually isn’t in unearth anymore, he left a few years ago. Currently plays with As I lay dying

[@FalseOracle617]

ew he tours with the idiot who tried to have his wife killed?

[@user-ek5fp6zw2n]

That's awesome. Didn't know that

[@JVovk2002]

About that...

[@iMatty_2]

@ Lmao how times change

[@Mulukkis]

Bobby Jarzombek is one of the guys who made me fall in love with drumming. Those old clips of him are actually still mindblowing. I'm glad he's getting some recognition!

[@andrewpappas9311]

Another interesting thing with Ringo's playing is that he uses his shoulders while he's playing to help himself get into the groove, and one more (as described by the man himself) is that due to being a left-handed player using a right-handed kit he'll often lead using his left hand when playing fills and stuff. Definitely a reason why he's up there for being one of the greatest and most influential drummers of all time, the man definitely had a style all his own and it's great

[@georgeprice4212]

I was just about to mention the left hand thing! That’s also what made Ringo’s fills a little harder to get right!

[@Aim2Rock]

Just as Chris Adler 🤘🏾

[@CerealEater.jr.]

Too sick

[@liamparker928]

Love playing ringo drum beats on my kit there so fun

[@ChristianLovenify]

as a left handed drummer on a right-handed kit I wished I knew earlier in life that Ringo also was left handed. I've always had issues with "normal" licks and fills since it's unnatural for me to lead with the right.

[@Watiberto]

Glad to see Yoni Madar here. He's got not only an incredible hand and finger technique, but also an otherworldly sense of groove and flow.

[@VitriolGeorge666]

Steve the Mad Drummer has to be my favorite 😂❤ But also El Estepario is a damn genius on the kit! 🎉

[@Counter-Intuitive]

I love them both equally ✌️🤟🤘

[@tylercady3985]

Not the most unique of techniques but I think worth mentioning that Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden not only plays barefoot as well, but does everything with a single kick. Even the more complicated patterns in some of Maiden's bigger epics

[@66Samus]

love Nicko! :)

[@cyclonedrums]

hes dead @@66Samus

[@ryleighs9575]

​@@cyclonedrumsYet his drumming will outlive us all

[@noir231]

Damon! His setup and technique is super unique and his drumming on the Don Caballero records is stunning.

[@richardmcquade9832]

Moe Tucker of the Velvet Underground predates the stand up playing style of the drummer of the Stray Cats. She was also unique because she turned her kick drum on it's side, playing it by hand from the top.

[@davepatterson7888]

loved all of those, I have seen Zoltan live and he plays the drums like he is in a street fight with it, the amount of energy with each hit, my GAWD!

[@drummermomcjs]

El Estipario Siberiano is a DRUM BEAST! I love his videos where he layers each limb and counts them to show you. SKill, passion, creativity, energy and panache all in one. His videos are some of the most entertaining drum videos out.

[@Adrian_kal]

Idk, he never played in a band. No live concerts, just youtube videos. He's 25 years old. People are in bands when they're 15 yo.

[@DGMcCloud]

He was the drummer of Saratoga for a couple of years. One of the biggest metal bands in Spain.

[@Skartak]

​​​​​@@Adrian_kalHe played in the band Saratoga between between 2020-2023. If you're not too mentally challenged you might even be able to look up one of their live concerts with him behind the kit. You could end up having to face the fact that you're abit of a stupid fucking dumbass by doing so, but that's just a part of growing up. I sincerely hope you embrace this opportunity to mature as a person. Sadly I won't be able to guide you any further in your quest towards personal growth since I have a date with your mom in my bed.

[@BorislavVeselinov]

Saratoga. Enough said.@@Adrian_kal

[@hirampopcock6626]

Has he been recruited to the big leagues yet or ever?? Oh. Saratoga. Isn't that the band he said screwed him over??

[@dartthewarrior]

Alex and Nick def don’t get enough love. Some of the OG drummers on KZbin. I remember seeing Alex’s play through of “The sunset will never charm us” and seeing when Nick called his channel “blast beat shaman” in like 2007!!

[@hungryshark97]

Honorable mention would be Aric Improta. That dude comes up with such cool stuff but he usually never does a full video on it, he basically keeps a little video journal on Instagram of his mind blowing ideas using sample pads and also weird acoustic effects. A lot of that gets reused for his songs with Night Verses if I am not mistaken. Definitely a must watch!

[@HorologicRannygazoo]

I always thought standing up was the least strange part of Slim Jim's drumming. Look at that setup. And the open hand technique. The snare work. The closed hi-hat. And yet, it works perfectly for the Stray Cat's music.

[@damianb2374]

I saw them in v early 80s and they took roof off. Really 'dangerous' too, the real deal.

[@314159BC]

So positive every time. You’re so damn humble about your own abilities and so kind to what seems odd about others. Much love

[@the_Kiwi666]

Wanja definetly deserves more recognition for his heal toe single stroke technique, and his hands are crazy quick swell

[@davidgomersall7185]

Wanja also came up with possibly the greatest phrase i have ever heard to describe extreme metal drumming, power, precision, speed and volume combining to make, "The Unholy Rhombus of Brutality". Now if that isn't a t-shirt worthy statement then I don't know what is...

[@Guppusmaximus]

Yea, I feel like he's one of the very few whose hand & feet technique does not require triggers to maintain clarity & volume. Plus he can keep it up for like forever. I was psyched to see him land the gig with Keep of Kalessin. They're a damn good band \m/\m/

[@Irydion]

@@Guppusmaximus And you need to be a damn good drummer to play after Vyl. I was quite sad when they announced Vyl left the band. But I was relieved when I saw that Wanja was the one to replace him. Dude is a blasting monster with insane endurance!

[@Tantrix]

2:44 - This guy practices his rudiments (and has probably been doing so for decades at this point). He's experienced enough to know what the open roll "5 diddle" sounds like, then he switches over to the closed roll. It's definitely impressive, and hats off to him.

[@ej.salcedo]

Check him out, he's good with polyrhythm too.

[@danzigrulze5211]

I've actually never seen Louis Cole without a mask on. Also, there is no other band that sounds like Clown Core, between the drums and the sax, really fun band to watch live.

[@clayfoster8234]

The sax player is also in Knower with Louis. He’s an absolute badass.

[@doismilho]

​@@clayfoster8234 technically knower is only louis and genevieve, everyone else is a guest.

[@Ssssssnakeisone]

"No other band" except literally any John Zorn project...?

[@seanfay7679]

Glad to hear you give some props to Bobby beyond just the crashes behind him. I have been in awe of him since Ink Complete back over 26 years ago. He and his brother Ron are insanely gifted musicians.

[@Andersthemetalswede]

Awesome video! Bobby Jerzombek was an early inspiration when I tried to learn to play the drums 🤘

[@hope_canyon]

I'm a bass player who's been getting into drumming for my own demos. It's really great to know what's considered "unusual" as I've never had lessons, I'm very much just feeling it out. Appreciate videos like this!

[@peter_hauer]

BelaB of the German Band „Die Ärzte“ also plays standing up. He once said in an interview, that for the trio it was a decision, that he could not be hidden behind the drums but be an equal member of the band. So he changed his drumming accordingly, perhaps you look them up. He has quite a surprising playstyle in my opinion.

[@khaos_jamie1751]

and he plays 3 hour long shows and does backing and lead vocals.

[@rickdoogie749]

Thanks for turning me onto these amazing fun drummers. My long-time favorite "different drummers" have been Bill Bruford and Gavin Harrison. Gavin has a video called "cymbal song", but he does fun and inventive things with songs in his band Porcupine Tree. Try a live version of "Hate Song". Pure drumming fun!

[@TheKey304]

I especially dug El Estepario's recent jams of Hot for Teacher and Everybody Wants to Rule the World 🤘🤘

[@bacongl]

Don Caballero is badass. One of my favorite bands of all time. Super wacky timing changes. Ringo is so underrated. Dude was a pioneer. Rock solid.

[@InzidenzPanik]

Ringo gave the glancing blow a purpose.

[@PluT0NYum]

The gravity blast using the drum key is just next level! He has elevated modern drumming with his style and pinpoint technique!

[@Lifeisrife]

It trips me out that El Estepario puts that drum key on the snare just so he can gravity blast a cowbell. Anyhoo! Love the videos!

[@stele911]

No way!!! I saw this Bobby Jarzombek vidéo YEARS ago and was blown away. I’ve thought about and wanted to watch it again so many times in the years since but could never remember his name or find it. Thank you for including it in this and enabling me to finally watch it again. Heck yeah!!!

[@tsbdgaming69s96]

Tyler Coburn is the drummer from Yautja. Because he doesn’t have a double kick pedal, he splits his “double kick” line between his kick and floor tom. He’s also an absolute beastly drummer, with as much technicality as even Blake Richardson from BTBAM and Brann Dailor from Mastodon

[@xangrycatmanx5104]

Ben Koller from Converge did that before he bought a double kick pedal for the recording of Jane Doe

[@its_jakester]

The Stray Cats. Throwback to my GenX era. Love it

[@InzidenzPanik]

I unlocked some memories from when I stillI bought Modern Drummer mags. I remember seeing an article on Damon Che and being so weirded out by his setup and sticks, almost two decades later I finally see him play. Funny enough, I think that same magazine had Zach Hill and he could totally fit there. I would not say that Jorge (Estepario) is really that odd in terms of his technique, he is just like the Avatar or drumming…He fits them all into whatever works the best. It is a level of developing such a technical discipline that it breaks into whatever flows the best. His work with Saratoga proves he is not just a showman or an overplayer, he is really aware in terms of the hows and whens of drumming. Cole def gave me some Johnny Rabb vibes.

[@lucasschroer5251]

Madar has crazy foot technique as well! Been following him for awhile and never ceases to blow my bahob. And also Nick Pierce I’m not sure is an official drummer for Unearth anymore? He’s in As I Lay Dying mainly now.

[@foodgeek1495]

As soon as Louis Cole started playing I thought, “that sounds like the Clown Core drummer” lol crazy how people can have such a unique and recognizable sound. ❤

[@claysmell]

Bobby Jarzombeck - this is the guy that DREAM THEATER didn't realize they needed. oh what I would have given to have him on that try-out video!!

[@InzidenzPanik]

It is hard to replace Portnoy but replacing Mark Zonder is something else…

[@lalmene1965]

They did call him, he declined...

[@HNedel]

Mangini was the safe choice, and I heard he got the gig before the auditions, so it was kind of a „reality“ show, meaning it was not very real. Who knows. I was kinda annoyed that Thomas Lang got shafted, especially coming from Jordan who changes so many of the keyboard parts in older songs (ragtime in A change of seasons 🤨) to say that the audience expects things a certain way and any deviation is bad… considering also that Portnoy has said himself many times he improvises a lot on tour and changes fills just for the fun of it.

[@hanshuber9907]

yeah, kinda sad. Though i trust him that he knows better as we do, as he said in an interview that he didn't think he was the best replacement. Mangini was the best replacement for DT according to him (and i can't disagree having seen Mangini a couple of times now live with DT, he is indeed awesome. And if you watch his videos here on YT, he's so humble and modest, just fun to watch). And Bobby said in the same interview that he was sure that Portnoy would come back to DT, one of the reasons he was so hesitant @@lalmene1965

[@robertblazinajr.8884]

You were on the dot with number 1 drummer. I watch all his clips. He's going on KZbin with full videos now. Can't wait to watch full videos. He is one of the top demanded drummers.

[@asshollff]

Ive actually met yoni madar at one of his drum seminars, the guy is insane and it was obvious he isnt normal. I actually grabbed lunch with him and hr is a kind dude and a true professional, i know some of his freinds and they are all just batshit crazy with practice, its 24/7 drums practice and it shows.

[@The73rdSecret]

I'm so happy to see Bobby Jarzombek here. I have watched him A LOT and study his technique. He's an amazing drummer !

[@johnjohn37371]

I've seen Daru play live on several occasions, the first with Jack White...and yeah, completely shocked that the drums were essentially facing me in the audience.😂When he gets going hard, its awesome to watch...

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

Ringo will always have a place in my heart. Good old Ringo man.

[@rikkifknrobin]

So happy to see Daru Jones in this video. I saw him playing with Jack White back in January and he was one of the most entertaining drummers I’ve ever seen

[@Bl4ckBasecoat]

As someone who picked up the drums at municipal music school at age 6, played in multiple bands growing up, and went to finishing school and upper secondary school both specialising in music, and then never did anything with that and ended up in IT, i have never found a channel better suited to me. Damn!

[@66Samus]

wow dude, thank you so much!!! cheers :)

[@ryanalden7793]

Love Damon Che being included. Sick drummer

[@pmc8451]

A couple honorable mentions. Bobby Gillespie in The Jesus & Mary Chain played standing up, around the same time, possibly before. The drummer of Battles has a ridiculously high crash symbol & Company Laser of the band Shobaleader One plays some insanely fast jazz tinged D’n'B

[@diekje8728]

I’ll never get over the fact that Ringo is left handed, forced to write right handed, got himself a right handed kit but plays left handed

[@Rextum]

Excellent Picks all of them. I was especially glad you mentioned Mr Jarzombek. The Jarzombek brothers are doing magical stuff with guitar and on drums. Rob Halford sure has great taste in choosing his drummers!👍🏻

[@ManateeMentality]

Ringo had this weird habit in which every time he was hitting the snare drum and hi-hat at the same time, he'd hit the hi-hat harder than usual. It always sounded odd to me.

[@AndyMcIntire]

Great opener with Stray Cats. I watched them on MTV in the early 80s when I was only 12, and they disappeared until Brian Setzer Orchestra resurfaced in the late 90s. So, around '92 when they played poolside at The Spinnaker in Panama City Beach, FL in the middle of the day, no one was paying attention. And that drummer with his little 3-piece kit, the stand-up bass, and Setzer - absolutely tore the place up - and showed me those old, fun videos were a reality.

[@stofosaurus]

Honourable mention: Morgan Ågren, a fantastic drummer who can make a beat on ANYTHING.

[@orugma]

I'm just starting to learn drums, and this was an inspiring video for me. I have some physical challenges that mean I can't play the normal way, and in every other drumming video I've watched, no one has talked about other ways to do things. Some of this could help me!

[@infinite7501]

Damon Che is a legend bro.. You need to check out some more of Don Cabellero's stuff. He has some very unique orchestrations. Plus he beats the living shit out of those skin's once he gets going.

[@stuhiggins6065]

I’ve shared the stage with Zoltan and I can tell you first hand that the dude is an absolute animal. One of if not, THE best stage presence while staying perfectly in the pocket I’ve ever witnessed. 🤘

[@jobrothberg4679]

Damon Che!!! For years I listened to Don Cab imagining he played this big slick drumkit. The drums on the albums sound amazing. Just to find out he plays an old Pearl Export with the snare and floor tom in the dirt!. Whatever reason he has to do that though it works!!

[@sembalo1776]

nick pierce getting me inspired since i also play traditional, i thank thee for enlightening me. and of course the man the myth the legend El Estapario, dude just keeps getting crazier

[@casperbachjunckerkennild2592]

I miss the OG Simon Philips here... His technic is so insane!

[@danbilotto7785]

Great video Samus, in my mind instantly come to mention also Kevin Foley, blasting with the stick between fingers and Marky Ramone with his high speed hihat technique. all great drummers, yuuuuuuur!

[@jefferypetro5672]

Daru Jones had to me my favorite though for real. And I can never get enough of the drummer at the wrong gig. He gives us all a reason to just keep playing. Cuz he's still doing it for the same reasons he started and that's important.

[@jimmatherly]

Samus! I just discovered you. Man, I love what you do. I’ve been a drummer for 50 years and appreciate so many styles, just like you! You have a hard core fan in Alaska now

[@66Samus]

dude THANK YOU! cheers from Canada

[@winklenator]

I had never heard of Yoni but that’s some of the most impressive finger technique I’ve ever seen

[@Martin_Bernard]

Check Ramon Montagner

[@altymerecords5318]

As a fellow drummer, I must admit that was very entertaining. I smiled and laughed the whole time watching due to your comments during the segments.

[@66Samus]

thank you so much dude!! cheers

[@charlenemack7040]

Out of respect, I’m picking Sir Richard Starkey MBE… AKA RINGO, who just turned 83 years of age this past July 7! 🥁 I was in the seventh grade when they came to America to be on the Ed Sullivan Show… you never forget a thing like that, ever! ☮️💟☮️

[@reverieofmusic436]

So happy to see Bobby Jarzombek get some love. I feel like he's sort of been forgotten about, and it saddens me. I hope you do a reaction, just watching a few of his videos!

[@frymaxa1702]

When I started to play drums, 20 years ago, I used to play like Damon Che, cos' Ron Welty, the original drummer of The Offspring, had that set up in Ixnay of the hombre. I was in love with that album and actually it was a really good set up for fast songs. After a while I turned to another style, inspired by Atom Willard, and to be fair that was the best one to me. The funny thing about drum kits is that they change and become part of your body. You can play other instruments as you want, but they don't really change their look. Drums is an amazing extension of your body

[@b.mota_drumz]

All of these guys make me wanna quit 😭😭

[@ProjectCreativityGuy96]

Hi, 66Samus. I was just after reading Your channel biography, and people like You give Me the inspiration to keep going! It's that kind of motivation people need, and I just thank You for doing what You do! My love and support go to You! 🤘🤘

[@66Samus]

thank you so much dude!!!!!!!

[@scottiequality1981]

This was super enjoyable. Sometimes I wish I never took lessons or marched. Sure, I learned “the right way” to do things, but having your own style is way cooler than just having chops

[@ReactarooSkidoo]

We need a Chad Smith 30 second to Mars Drumeo reaction!!!

[@Henry24642]

I HAVE BEEN A CLOWN CORE FAN FOR SO LONG. Nice to see them in a video!

[@AlexBoyer]

I LOVE these videos. So inspiring 🤘🔥

[@nickilee1587]

❤

[@MarcoPo7o]

Would've loved seeing Andrew Tkaczyk on this list(Drummer of The Ghost inside). Playing the drums again with just 1,5 leg basically. Very unique pedal made for him. We all know the tragic accident that happened which caused him to lose his leg, jet the man didn't give up and developed a new way to play the drums (double bass) with 1,5 leg. It's amazing!

[@krombopulousmichael5251]

All hail Estepario🤘 been watchin his and Louis Coles vids for years. Now I need to see those two collaborate on something and just 100% drums for us humans.

[@TheSirse]

Pelletier has always impressed me. I don't enjoy Despised Icon's music, but I listened to them solely to hear Alex's playing.

[@Bordercrow]

Bela B. from the german punkband Die Ärzte also plays the drums standing up. I think it's because it's more enganging with the audience, they are talking a lot and are entertaining in between the songs. It's definitely worth giving it a try.

[@DrThemoWorm]

I think I heard that part of what makes Ringo's drumming unique is how he learned to play right-handed despite being left-handed, something like that? Also that his drumming is more difficult than some drummers like to give him credit for.

[@paulrous1670]

Exactly right , Ringos drumming always sounds quite simple , until you try and copy it , his groove and feel is unique...

[@nategarduno9468]

From what I know, the style that Slim Jim Phantom plays was common in the era of the old blues days. The reason they call the Kick drum the Kick Drum is because they used to actually kick the drum and they played standing up. I could be wrong, but this is what I remember from reading articles and such and this definatly stood out.

[@johannjohann6523]

I've seen a Stray Cats concert (Redrocks I believe) where slim Jim is standing and playing drums as usual, but he has a cigarette in his mouth and also is singing backup and never loses the cigarette. Now THAT"S talent!

[@johnoliveira5575]

When I was really into Don Caballero I looked up their drummer and I was so shocked by his setup. So cool to see them mentioned on this channel. Definitely give their album what burns never returns a listen, it’s a really cool experience.

[@alankanejr2170]

So glad you added Ringo and Steve Moore

[@jdmoncada8205]

Really liked seeing Slim Jim Phantom on the list. It helps me with this book I'm writing with a drummer main character.

[@Kylora2112]

The drummer from Ragged Jack (local rockabilly band) also has a stand-up drummer. He also uses hit kick pedal to hit a skin on the underside of a tall tom instead of an actual bass drum. In addition to all those technical metal bands, Bobby Jarzombek is also the drummer for country legend George Strait. His brother Ron is the guitarist for Watchtower as well.

[@deathdrummer1000]

LOOK AT HIM GO at Ringo was the cackle I needed to start my day. Thanks my dude.

[@Irydion]

Previous Septicflesh drummer, Fotis Benardo, used to have a vertical snare with a pedal next to his bass drum. He used it for his "Hellblast-technique". Doing the bass drum and the snare during a blast beat only with his feet, freeing one hand to spam even more cymbals on top.

[@mburke0330]

My dad had double knee replacement in his early thirties after a 40 foot fall obliterated his legs, and started playing standing up after that. He modified his bass pedals so that he could raise the pedal with his foot, almost like shifting a motorcycle.

[@luissebastianmichhurtado6446]

Love your drumming and your videos man..... keep going you are one of the best drummers i have ever seen but also love your crazy lists man.....

[@matzemunz2827]

I still think Ringo doesn't get enough appreciation. Sure he's not that fancy but, I have a soft spot for a good shuffle and boy.... that man could shuffle a week and a half without slowing down a single beat

[@doubledragtap]

Wow... That Bobby Jarzombek video brings me pre youtube memories. Still amazing after all these years!!

[@michaelgarbett4088]

so glad you featured Daru! I saw him live once and it was incredible

[@EILEISKA]

Great to see Nick Pierce on the list, we used to watch this one with my friend over and over, we called him the crab drummer. What a guy!

[@Skara159]

How about reacting to the german punkband "Die Ärzte". The drummer "Bela B." doesn't really do such complicated stuff, but it's so entertaining to watch him paying standing up and singing at the same time :)

[@JoeTheOriginalOne]

Ringo also had a weird technique to play drum fills, since he’s left handed and played a right handed kit. There’s an interview where he talks about this.

[@morganneher8643]

Daru!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love how Steve never misses ANYTHING while doing all that wild stuff, he’s super tight!!!!!

[@lonewolf49707]

I think it's a Drummer flex If you have to "climb" into your kit to play cause you have so much gear. Mike Portney was one of those over-the-top kit monsters. I think the kit was much smaller when he had to load in, setup, and load out himself. The big kits come out after the drummers can afford a road crew and drum techs. lmao.

[@henrikhyrup3995]

El Estipario Siberiano is one of those..... either he makes you want to go practice until your arms fall off or you just want to quit right away.

[@jons3808]

At the start of this video I was thinking that nobody ever talks about Damon Che or Don Caballero. I saw them live in a small venue in San Diego in the early 90s and wow! I’d heard recordings and wasn’t prepared for what I was about to see, Damon towering over his drum kit and teaching it a lesson or two. His amazing and unorthodox playing style is absolutely incredible. Check out Lucky Father Brown or Unresolved Karma from their Singles Breaking Up album (to name a few), your ears will thank you 😇

[@skrounst]

Alex from Despised Icon is a monster. Everytime I see pictures of bands that play deathcore, or similar genres I always enjoy trying to pick out the drummer by looking at their arms/ forearms especially. You can usually just tell, and Alex is no exception. His forearms are the size of my neck dude.

[@carlossilva7530]

A drummer that could have made the list would be Shannon Larkin. He also has a strange and unique style behind the kit. Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@BrianWood74]

I could watch Moore all day, everyday, and not get tired of it. Dude rocks.

[@BobSmith-rf3ph]

Some of these setups just gave me scoliosis trying to figure them out - genuinely makes me realise how comfortable the simple, boring set ups are! El Estepario's hand technique though is disturbing, I mean it doesn't always sit well with my "play the music" sensibilities, but you can't help but think that the brightest minds of our time should be looking into using that to power things!

[@InjectedRecords]

Don Caballero!! They have an album called 'For Respect' that is so great. One of my favorites in my collection.