Shannon Larkin

[@alizaezapata6964]

I was in a band that opened up for Wrathchild in the mid-80s, I’m a drummer , This guy was a fucking maniac, the best drummer I ever saw in my life, still to this day Shannon Larkin, drums in concussion!

[@jamesgrim1272]

DC area? Hammerjacks ?

[@kevinraider239]

Yeah, great work in Wrathchild!

[@craigreed7555]

The first time I saw Wrathchild was at the Switch in Raleigh NC and they were playing covers, and it was maybe 50 people there! Plus they had a bass player and Brad just sang (if you know these guys you know Brad Divens played bass and sang). Fast forward maybe a year and in that year they would sprinkle in more and more of their own songs until they were 100% original and people would be lined up around the block trying to get in. Me and my 2 best friends (one of who lived about a block away from the club) got to know those guys and they ended up just staying with me and my friends every they played and Shannon didn't drive so he would grab a bottle of Jack and get me to drive him around to after hours clubs and this guy was a freaking force with more energy than any 5 other people I know! Lol. So I can just say I love this guy! And the rest of Wrathchild as well, but especially Shannon! And you're right! The best drummer I've ever seen live! Anyone remember the song Slave to my dick? All Wrathchild fans will know that one! Peace!

[@metalmellie4371]

Finally , a decent comment, thank you!!

[@stevenbuckner9749]

Crystal myth? Did you fill in for Gregg when he left for Berkley?

[@adamyaw]

Like Godsmack or not Shannon is one of the best drummers of our Generation !!! All 98lbs of him!

[@NilsHedstrom]

Is that he's real weight?? But he is truly a beast though, respect to him!

[@adamyaw]

Nils Hedstrom no it was just a joke. That guy burns more calories in an hour than most people do in a day. He is an awesome drummer

[@frankiefoster9730]

I've been watching Shannon sense he was 16 playing in Wrathchild around Wv & Md. They played a Place called Shiley acres alot. A open concert arena in a field in Wv. A guy started it in his field and it took off had it for yrs had 3 or shows a month with 4 to 5 Bands every weekend from July to Oct. Alot of big bands played there

[@shannonhenry7608]

Beat the crap outta some drums like him and see if that doesn't help manage your weight, lol

[@mattg3971]

You really can see through him

[@djjefferson311]

Been a Godsmack fan since 99. Ain't nothin they can do wrong. Larkin kills it on the drums. Major talent all round in this band. 🤘

[@joeymiller3907]

Besides write really shitty and cheesy lyrics

[@Beastking1107]

@@joeymiller3907 besides Bulletproof

[@shawnsynnestvedt5292]

Allow the members are absolute monsters on their respective instruments. The really dumb it down for the band.

[@shannonhammock4513]

My name is Shannon Hammock i am 50yrs old started playing drums since i was 11yrs old i gota say that Shannon Larkin is by FAR my abdolute f*****g favorite drummer on this entire PLANET. S. LARKIN u r the one person n this world i would absolutely do anything to meet u get a couple of ur playing sticks and get sum pics with. Since my mother passed away u r ABSOLUTELY my 1 hero that i have left,in my eyes u r the greatest EVER. U know wut ppl say it doesn't hurt to wishful thinking. I would walk from my hometown Paris, TN all the way to Boston or hell ANYWHER u r just to meet. U r the BEST EVER!

[@kellyjohns6612]

The man can hold the "phone" to his ear, keep time and flip the cameraman the bird. Raw talent

[@shaneb.9458]

Dude is a *BEAST* behind that kit!! Truly one of the best drummers on Earth!!

[@jamiecolby8629]

my home state boys. been listening to Godsmack since the beginning. almost 23 years now.

[@briangreene851]

I knew Shannon back when he played with Wrathchild his chops are insane🤘

[@mhilton19]

That's what a rock star looks like!!

[@Rick-tf4dl]

YES so TRUE that's what great rock looks like

[@initially_0706]

Anorexic?

[@trinityfaithsheppard6723]

I will never get tired of hearing you play. Shannon you fucking rock !!!!!!!!

[@screamingcheemie2338]

I was in a band that opened for Shannon in Wrathchild and his band Souls at Zero ! He was amazing to watch and super cool ! His singer Brad Divens was the engineer on our first release ! Good times !!!

[@shannonbuck7357]

Shannon Larkin is pure awesome! Not cause we share the first name, but cause he is one hell of a drummer. He may just need to get dewormed. :) The entire band is above and beyond talent. If we ever have the opportunity to go to see live gigs again, would highly recommend seeing them when they come around. They do not disappoint!

[@jasonstarnes3838]

Best drummer ever, adrenalin machine!!!!!

[@maximumzeroradio]

Been a fan of this cat since the Wrathchild America days

[@robertcruzdrums]

Cool... I did not know he was in Wrathchild America!

[@MrN75nokia]

Ugly Kid Joe too

[@Jackalope40]

@@MrN75nokia and Candlebox, and Amen.

[@MrN75nokia]

@@Jackalope40 had no idea he drum with Candlebox

[@bufordteejustice1119]

I remember when wrathchild opened for pantera at hammerjacks in Baltimore.

[@Jackalope40]

I remember when Pantera opened for Wrathchild at the Bayou in DC. Probably 1986-7.

[@jamesgrim1272]

Back in the day 🤘

[@kevinstrang11]

1 of my all time fav drummers

[@iwilrage]

Please give him a cheeseburger please! Godsmack makes enough to feed him!

[@janethomson142]

I’d give ANYTHING to be able to play a fraction that good. I LOVE Godsmack and Shannon Larkin is the reason I started to play drums. My idol...

[@drumtravelfun]

The Machinist is a good drummer.

[@roccoz2231]

For real. If the camera adds ten pounds, Shannon must look like a coat rack in person.

[@mikesperko3921]

Christian Bale. Good one

[@jamesluallen3550]

😄🤣 yes

[@hellfire8883]

Haha yeah looks like he hasn't slept in years he just drums 24/7

[@Magnus-b9b]

Yea, was thinking the exact same thing. Doesnt look too healthy IMO. Heroin? Anorexia? Really great drummer and cool kit though.

[@denverwatts653]

The absolute BEST.....the truely GOAT.....keep it real...keep it live...keep it SHANNON LARKIN

[@lefthook4878]

Really? So he's better than Rüdinger, Diepold, Harclerode, Haake, Hoglan, Lombardo, Asheim, Duplantier, Sandoval, Mournier, Menza, and Carey, along with so many others who literally smoke him? Gtfoh with goat. He's not even in the top 100. Bands whose drummers make this dude look amateur Meshuggah Cryptopsy Whitechapel Nile Behemoth Morbid Angel Death Fear Factory Cannibal Corpse Jinjer Lamb Of God Gojira Megadeth Anthrax Korn Tool Slayer Testament Overkill Fit For An Autopsy Slipknot Deicide Primus Iron Maiden... I can literally go on and on naming bands and drummers who are just levels above him. He's radio friendly...and needs to eat before he dies, but he is nowhere near even close to being goat...he isn't even greatest on the radio. Neil Peart has that title

[@lukemcgougan7864]

He's a beast saw him with AMEN at BDO in new Zealand in 2002 he is on another level

[@brando81]

Been to a ton of metal shows, Larkin's style is second to none with the big, swinging movements.

[@PedroDVC]

This guy's a show by himself!

[@marvwetbandit]

Best drummer ever ! Saw them last year in Manchester, pure beast behind the kit❤

[@bryonwatkins1432]

Shannon ALWAYS kills it. Fuck yes. At 47, now 48, he’s the reason why i’m learning how to drum now!

[@jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492]

Two words....PURE BEAST

[@MARTINN7777]

First time seeing this dude,dam I been missing it

[@Dragracer612]

Larkin is in my personal top 10 easily. Maybe top 5 even. He is a band guy.

[@kdub4728]

He's a beast & why i love the drums🥁

[@shannonhenry7608]

Amazing drummer!! I love when Shannon and Sully have their drum duals! If you haven't seen it, check it out next!!! You will not be 😞

[@loumason6120]

Same shit for 17 years tho

[@dkaye179]

He also recorded the drums for Glassjaw’s “Worship and Tribute” if you’re looking for more of him. I don’t think he wrote the pieces but there’s great drums on there.

[@Killerklownsfromouterspace]

Used to watch this cat back in the day (80’s) Wrathchild America at local clubs. He’s an insanely good drummer!🤘

[@kaseylewis8625]

I've seen Godsmack in concert 9 times and Shannon is an excellent drummer

[@dougvan9459]

I met Shannon in 1982 at the Old Mill Inn in Williamsport MD when he was playing with Wrathchild. Not Wrathchild America. They had to change the name of their band or risk be sued because there was another band overseas that claimed the Wrathchild name. Opps!! Shannon and I played the video game "Galaga" in between sets. To those of you of the younger generation, "Galaga" is an old school big box video game. Shannon was so happy and content playing the drums and always had a BIG smile on his face. I'll never forget the pleasure and dedication I sensed from him when he played. Congrats to my friend. I always knew he would rise to the top with that kind of dedication and tenacity. Hope to see him again one day. D. Van Frederick, MD

[@stephensoltau2823]

Well, hopefully he may see your post one day soon and look you up.

[@loumason6120]

I use to get to stage 50 in Galaga.. Also won 3rd place in the USA on Centipede WON $500 and bought some new Zildjian hi-hats. I played some of the same clubs as SL in 84

[@Magnus-b9b]

When he was 10 years old?

[@BradLobregt]

Not only is Shannon’s talent amazing, so was the editing on this video. Well done.....

[@muttonmark]

Loved Shannon's work when he was in a fun old school thrash band, Wrathchild American. If you can find it, play anything from their album 3D. great mix of multiple styles, and he shines throughout the whole thing.

[@dvigliotti3943]

Excellent showman......He also kicked ass in Wrathchild America

[@jamesmichaels1124]

If Art Blakey was alive today, I'd love to see him and Shannon in a Jazz drummer/Rock drummer drum off. If you've never watched Art play drums or have never heard of him, he's a beast. Even an Art/Neil Peart drumoff would've been epic.

[@disillusionedone9282]

I am 50 have known Shanon since the wrath child days that man is a beasts in the nicest guys clothing. Here is to all them good times at HammerJacks

[@raymondchapman5990]

Shannon Larkin is one of the best on the kit...so very underrated. His energy and animation is amazing. I see why he is 100 lbs...lol

[@Morningdove-xo8pc]

Shannon Larkin is an amazing talent without a doubt and so damn sexy to top it off. He is my all time favorite drummer for a lot of reasons.. amazing to watch him and I never get bored

[@TheOicyu812]

I would have loved for Shannon to have a "drum-off" with Buddy Rich and show him how metal drummers do it!

[@stevev9030]

Still my favorite drummer!!! The stuff he did with "Wrathchild America" was insane!!!

[@Steve-s3m]

I love Godsmack #1!!!& yes Shannon is a beast!!!

[@karenelwood]

My fav drummer ever.

[@bigstef2010]

Great tribute. This guy is a beast.

[@bobbyvest3950]

Got to see them with metallica and Shannon is a beast

[@MasterCefas]

Now that's a professional having fun at his work!

[@bodycount7260]

Shannon Larkin total bad ass !

[@JAMESlock1911]

In my opinion he is one of the best rock drummers.

[@tomwasilewski2532]

Insanely talented

[@kdc100]

Best drummer ever!!!!!!!+

[@THEMarcusAurelius1]

I would never consider buying a set of Yamahas but Shannon is one of the few who has mastered ‘Controlled Chaos’! He looks out of control but he is very tight. Great band and Fantastic drummer!

[@michaelosborn2568]

To this day, still one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. That was in 2000? Bonus, I got to tell them so then, after show, and it still stands.

[@loumason6120]

I liked the bread truck they used to tour with when Tommy was in the band

[@Ogt92]

My favorite spaz drummer!

[@aaronwittenberg4438]

Drum machine one of the best drummers

[@Dreamweaver1963]

Shannon, the beast 🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@alfonsvanrosmalen6721]

He never stopped hitting the drums like a berserker. 💪

[@thedog-rudog5401]

Shannon is the King! 👑

[@JDela-le2kp]

Shannon Larkin is Electric!!

[@stephenlandry9061]

He is unreal !!!

[@mikehelmet6878]

This guy hits hard

[@criops]

Those of us in the 80's 90's Maryland metal scene got to see Shannon play when he was Skinnier then this! He drummed for Wrathchild & his own almost grindcore band called Kitty-Porn where he played drums(sometimes standing) Sang, & did show drumming Tommy Lee never thought of. It was Impressive. This music is below his pay-grade, but it's great to see the success- He is a great drummer.

[@Occuria1]

He needs to come over to my house so my mom can feed him.

[@michaelosborn2568]

🤣

[@metalmellie4371]

One word METABOLISM He's been thin his entire life.

[@dmmcclainrn]

Someone get this kid a cheeseburger!!

[@jessethompson1197]

The moment you try to make fun of a talented, accomplished musician but end up telling the world that you still live with your mommy.

[@kenworthdreamer7857]

Ya he’s all rode and ribs for sure haha

[@lonniemercer42l]

Beast mode engaged

[@joelbraithwaite1390]

Shannon's inspiration for his style was Animal from Sesame Street!!

[@jerryswagerty1975]

Larkin on a Yamaha has Shannon written all over it.... JLSwag

[@badmotorscooter1000]

I love that he uses multiple cameras and a small light ahow. and not just a side view.

[@louman2342]

I remember seeing him with Wrathchild America in 91 they opened for Armored Saint

[@bonesjaeger2122]

I don't blame him for going where the money is but Godsmack holds Shannon's drumming back so much. He is a monster thrash drummer. I'd love to see him say f Godsmack and return to his roots. Godsmack is bubblegum rock, Shannon is being held back. He used to play unreal double bass back in the day. Oh well money talks.

[@bartlettj79]

Everybody forgets he was the drummer for Snot (r.i.p Lynn)

[@buntelrad676]

Truth...

[@vinsmokesanji1385]

Really?? I never i heard of it. Is he the drummer who played stoopid song too?

[@shanecramer4484]

Killin it Shannon is very underrated. But don't get it wrong the man is a Bad Ass!! Freaking Beast

[@jeremyweishaar9523]

SOMEONE NEEDS TO BUY THIS GUY A CHEESEBURGER

[@scottpruitt5556]

He recorded and wrote 3030-150 on stonesour album

[@stevemccuish7628]

Sully we where both struggling then ... Glad you made it ... Remember the old Teddy peanut butter building ...

[@lisandrojesus9229]

He is so f***in' full of energyyy

[@jorgealbertorodriguez5863]

...parking demuestran al verdadero animal del rock más pesado y generador de adrenalina a full...no puede alguien qdar indiferente ante tal demostración de virtuosismo,buen gusto,viaje y técnica única,personal,contagiante,grata...parkin es estremecedor...gracias!!!

[@MultiJoeMoma]

I go to Godsmack concerts just to see Shannon Fuckin Larkin play drums.

[@rocknrollxoxox]

No one compares----

[@rogerbraswelljr.923]

One of the best

[@ChandlerSilmon]

I see comments everywhere when people call larkin the best or one of the best true metal heads arguing about talent with blast beaters and bpm junkies. Greatness is people knowing you by your art. Bonham literally had a single pedal and I don’t hear many argue his greatness. Larkin has done studio work that far over powers the technicality of godsmack but when you hear a godsmack groove you think Shannon Larkin. Others with that type of signature…Danny carey. Neal peart. John bonham. Buddy rich. Thomas haake. Anybody going to argue their greatness? All different technical levels and styles but all on the lists of greats.

[@s.f.morris7331]

what a total bad ass!

[@metalmellie4371]

To all you idiots that keep discussing how thin he is. He's just one of those people who are naturally skinny. He's been that way his entire life! Find something nice to say about him like maybe how much of a badass drummer he is?

[@AECJ1]

Seems like he's straight and strong Hope he stays well enough

[@steve4321able]

What's up with the black arm bands?

[@randallbryant9456]

☆🤟"Shannon"🤟☆

[@MrErikwade]

🤟🤟👌. Larkin is Def the man...

[@fabienlamour3644]

Like this angry style!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@vasilispsarras4049]

THE GOAT

[@kelleyantolik8651]

I’m smitten 😍

[@wolf-mz4ki]

In My opinion...... wish this on every drummer....

[@erictobias7]

I just learned that Shannon is the session player on Stone Sours 30-30-150.....

[@tinaslevin9481]

GOOD OLD BOY FROM MTSBG WVA WOOOOHOOOO

[@maness2112]

Ray luzier and Morgan rose are similar in their showmanship skillz while drumming. Very entertaining!!

[@anthonyj.m.4750]

Not familiar with this guy but he seems like he's coping Morgan Rose's style no?

[@StefeligaFlavius]

Those drums owe him some money...

[@trinityfaithsheppard6723]

Extreme Beats.. .. . Let's go...

[@mica2003]

What snare is that?

[@soulfuzz368]

I saw Shannon play with Vanilla Ice and he completely stole the show. It’s impossible not to watch him when he is playing.

[@rickingraham4451]

Kick ass dude..

[@TheMsIrishrose]

He is naturally slim with a high metabolic rate