The Greatest Metal Drummers of All-Time (According to you Viewers)

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  • In todays video we're going to go through the results of my lastest poll. Where I asked you guys to vote for your favourite METAL DRUMMERS of all-time. How does my viewers rank Bill Ward, Nick Menza, Cozy Powell, Dave Lombardo and Gene Hoglan? This video will tell you who the greatest metal drummer of all time are. Enjoy!
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    0:00 Intro
    00:40 10. Pete Sandoval
    01:33 9. Mikkey Dee
    02:52 8. Phil Taylor
    03:46 7. Nick Menza
    04:42 6. Cozy Powell
    05:39 5. Bill Ward
    06:36 4. Mike Portnoy
    07:02 3. Neil Peart
    08:35 2. Gene Hoglan
    10:10 1. Dave Lombardo
    11:14 Summary + Honorable mentions
    GREATEST METAL DRUMMERS OF ALL TIME.
    Featuring bands such as: Megadeth, Motörhead, Slayer, Dark Angel, Death, Testament, Morbid Angel, King Diamond, Scorpions, Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Dream Theater, Rush, Megadeth & Terrorizer.
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  • @RuthlessMetalYT
    @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +18

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    • @williamtobin7282
      @williamtobin7282 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like what you do for a living and I love metal and rock SO DONT TAKE OFFENCE...This is just some friendly advice from one rocker to another. When you say CHEERS, CHEERS, CHEERS, CHEERS, CHEERS, CHEERS....TO EVERY COMMENT AND NEVER OFFER YOUR OWN OPINION to what the person just stated you sound more uneducated in the conversation and come across as a simple YES MAN..
      YES SIR
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      Please don't be offended by this as I really DIG your site, its just better to input something to the conversation or say nothing at all than..cheers.cheers .cheers.etc

    • @deniscoursol1610
      @deniscoursol1610 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Neil Peart could write songs using drums only....that ils how good hé was!

    • @jeffreyault3818
      @jeffreyault3818 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@deniscoursol1610 That’s cause there’s first of all ,,, every drummer in HISTORY,,, and then there’s NEIL PEART! He is on a mountain. By himself. For eternity.

    • @cornekwakman2611
      @cornekwakman2611 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍👍👍

    • @JavierMartinez-um1uo
      @JavierMartinez-um1uo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What ! no Frankie banali !😢

  • @manuelgandara2031
    @manuelgandara2031 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    How come Animal from the Muppets didn't make the list? he's a beast.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      too good for this list.

    • @TheFLOMAN76
      @TheFLOMAN76 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol!! Hell yeah

    • @johnsherman4035
      @johnsherman4035 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ian Paice should have cracked the list IMO

    • @KiraReminiec9399
      @KiraReminiec9399 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Animal is a Muppet

    • @davearnold3529
      @davearnold3529 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Animal is in a class of his own

  • @RustInPeace1990
    @RustInPeace1990 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Glad menza is recognized, he filled in the groove for some of the most famous metal songs and was great for megadeth.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers!

    • @eon14873
      @eon14873 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I prefer gar samulson especially on peace sells

    • @RustInPeace1990
      @RustInPeace1990 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@eon14873 gar has a better feel imo and very close in skill, but I feel like menza has a little more technicality and talent, but gar’s fills are unbeatable

    • @eon14873
      @eon14873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RustInPeace1990 gar had a harder sound IMO. the snare sounded tortured!

    • @RustInPeace1990
      @RustInPeace1990 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@eon14873 yeah, nick’s ability is great, but his snare sounds are a little boring sometimes. May both of them rest in peace, helped shape megadeth’s sound.

  • @sfermigier
    @sfermigier ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Gene Hoglan: so relaxed. A class of his own.

  • @Puudeli71
    @Puudeli71 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Mikkey Dee is actually a really good drummer BUT he also played in Motörhead for 23 years and survived. He should be given a medal.

  • @MrRoundthetwist
    @MrRoundthetwist ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great video! I’d give the top 5 to John Bonham, Nicko McBrain, Dave Lombardo, Gar Samuelson and Charlie Benante 🍻

  • @ronaldross3767
    @ronaldross3767 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Tommy Aldridge didnt crack the top 30? Wow.......guy is metal drumming royalty across like 4 decades

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers!

    • @thedronedownunder3919
      @thedronedownunder3919 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agreed!!!! I'm gobsmacked Tommy didn't make it. That guy is one of the greats, and still kicking ass.

    • @yesmaybe3791
      @yesmaybe3791 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thedronedownunder3919 plus still drumming in his 70s

    • @ronaldshank7589
      @ronaldshank7589 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I totally agree with you 100% on that one! He should've EASILY been in the top 3...at the very least! How..... just how..... could he have been overlooked like that? It's totally pathetic, when someone takes one of the TOP Drummers of all time, and trashes him like he's nothing, by leaving him off of the TOP 30 like that! Even Lars Ulrich made this list.
      How did that happen? And the , the King of the Double Basses, Tommy Aldridge, gets left off of the list. He was slammin' the skins for Black Oak Arkansas, long before some of these Drummers were even thought of!
      Man, life just ain't fair, sometimes...but people like you and I know what's what. We know REAL TALENT, when we see it!!!

    • @ronaldshank7589
      @ronaldshank7589 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@yesmaybe3791Just curious...isn't Tommy Aldridge going through some health problems? I thought that I heard that he was. Can't believe that he couldn't even be placed in the top 30. He deserves at least top 3 status.... maybe even Number 1! Think about it: Dude was kickin' it, slammin' the skins, way before a lot of these other Drummers were even thought of! He's the King of the Double Basses...and he ends up, getting dissed like this?
      It's totally pathetic!

  • @Fran-td7xv
    @Fran-td7xv ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I really enjoyed the video you found for Bill Ward. Man, is he ever spaced out, yet totally in the groove. One of the best metal drummers of all time for sure!

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      cheers!

    • @fonsecorona
      @fonsecorona ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bill, the drummer for the band that started it all..🤘

    • @joshthomas2536
      @joshthomas2536 ปีที่แล้ว

      You could literally see his eyes rolling to the back of his head. Reminds me of myself at the pubs back in the day on speed and coke🤣

    • @XlouietheflyX
      @XlouietheflyX ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's from the Never Say Die video,

  • @TheThreeCount
    @TheThreeCount ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Lombardo and Sandoval was inspiring me to NOT USING TRIGGERS.
    Portnoy and Peart was inspiring me to learn how to improve myself.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers!

    • @guidoschmidt7374
      @guidoschmidt7374 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Es stimmt Dave Lombardo gehört in der Kategorie zum Besten,...
      Aber das Brian Downey von Thin Lizzy nicht mal aufgelistet ist..Aber Phil "Animal" von Motorhead unter den ersten Zehn ist,.....
      Komisch....

    • @matthewsmith6963
      @matthewsmith6963 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@guidoschmidt7374 Brian Downey was a beast

  • @salamwati9281
    @salamwati9281 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    No dispute for numero uno..that dude is one hardworking drummer who deserves his dues. Dave rules.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers!

    • @MikeTyson_II
      @MikeTyson_II ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seen Dave perform 🥁 with the "Original Misfits" tour 2019 in Philadelphia, Pa. 🤘🏼

  • @caza_arte9266
    @caza_arte9266 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Amazing top! Original and surprising, i just wish there could be an honorable mention for Nicko Mcbrain, he is unique in this world🥁🥁

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He was in the honorable mentions. Cheers!

    • @jaymzb.1713
      @jaymzb.1713 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Although Clive Burr was great in Maiden. I know Nicko was Clive's drum tech while he was on Maiden so he was THE natural replacement for Clive after he left.
      ✌️

    • @catjudo1
      @catjudo1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nicko Mcbrain is the only metal drummer I can think of who once participated in a drum-off with the legendary Sooty and Sweep! 🤘🤘🤘

    • @jaymzb.1713
      @jaymzb.1713 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@LAGUBLANCULAGUNEGRU I can not dispute your clam, I know Clive Burr was the best fit for Maiden. Just like Paul Di'Anno was what made Maiden respected as a Metal band back in their beginings. I don't know what caused Clive & Maiden to stop playing for Maiden. I always thought it was the road and his family while he was gone for months at a time that caused Clive and Maiden to part ways.

    • @malakbrood667
      @malakbrood667 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@jaymzb.1713 After Steve Harris dumped him.

  • @dl719
    @dl719 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Pete the feet, absolute legend

  • @martinwakefield8138
    @martinwakefield8138 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Perhaps the most underrated drummer in Metal is Don Tardy. Is work never gets old. And I saw Dirk Verburren live. He was an absolute beast

  • @brain67braker
    @brain67braker ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Clive Burr got a really complex style (not my words) that inspired lots of drummers in the list.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cheers!

    • @maxsteiner8268
      @maxsteiner8268 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In a crowded field of rock drummers, Clive Burr had a rare quality, a signature sound. One of my favorites of all time.

  • @stuartewoldt1513
    @stuartewoldt1513 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Dave Lambordo literally carved out his own place in the Drum world. It goes to show Hard work is worth its weight in gold

  • @KingTvlip
    @KingTvlip ปีที่แล้ว +44

    So happy that Cozy Powell made it onto the list! While I'm a huge fan of Appice on Dio and Scott Travis on Priest, I simply cannot argue over Powell's sheer talent.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, he is great! Cheers!

    • @josephbobbitt7759
      @josephbobbitt7759 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Cozy Powell is a great drummer. Love the drum intro for Stargazer.

    • @Fiddling_while_Rome_burns
      @Fiddling_while_Rome_burns ปีที่แล้ว +10

      For me Cozy was the best, but he was such a long time ago, people today are not aware of him.

    • @barryrammer7906
      @barryrammer7906 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cozy Powell was the 3rd best drummer in the world rip 🙏 Cozy Powell ✨️

    • @cjbyelick8630
      @cjbyelick8630 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Couldn't agree more, never could figure out how he even played in that position and traditional grip to boot.

  • @joshthomas2536
    @joshthomas2536 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Glad to see many of the greats on this list. Cozy Powell finally getting recognition. I'm glad you used his drum solo from Still I'm Sad live in Munich 1977. Rainbow was really peaking around then

  • @sebajaja1745
    @sebajaja1745 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nick Menza R.I.P forever

  • @DaleHusband
    @DaleHusband ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Neil Peart is not only a great drummer, he also wrote most of Rush's songs.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers!

    • @phreffable
      @phreffable ปีที่แล้ว +2

      “Metal”.

    • @paulieramos
      @paulieramos ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No lie, you think you're the first to alert the world.

    • @FEBEAULIEU
      @FEBEAULIEU ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Between you and me, Neil is the best of the bunch. Special mentions to Clive Burr!

    • @fabienlamour3644
      @fabienlamour3644 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's not metal at all.

  • @thalesvasconcellos2086
    @thalesvasconcellos2086 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was waiting for this one!

  • @newcomerjason7791
    @newcomerjason7791 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great to see Lombardo at #1..... Exactly where he should be. Nobody combines the power, speed, aggression and groove like him ..... 🤘🤘 Hail the God of Double Bass

  • @svetislavzvekanov7111
    @svetislavzvekanov7111 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    4:50 Cozy Powell was also in Whitesnake and Michael Schenker group

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      cheers!

    • @samuelheldilaof6361
      @samuelheldilaof6361 ปีที่แล้ว

      A don´t forget all the obscure bands he played in before that, Big Bertha for one. Also there is a video on youtube where he´s playing with Jeff Beck Group doing some inventive interesting drumming!

    • @africanfartingfrog
      @africanfartingfrog ปีที่แล้ว

      and ELP

  • @zombiTrout
    @zombiTrout ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Peart is probably third in a list of all time greatest drummers, but I’m not sure I would consider Rush metal.

    • @antondzajajurca7797
      @antondzajajurca7797 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second that.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its a hard rock and metal vote

    • @georgesmart413
      @georgesmart413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RuthlessMetalYT than say hard rock it says Heavy Metal

    • @marcelpacheco8263
      @marcelpacheco8263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. I agree. And... If there's Rush, must have Ian Pace and Jason Bohan...

    • @williamtobin7282
      @williamtobin7282 ปีที่แล้ว

      If its HARD ROCK and METAL they please do a bite more homework. To not include John Bonham or Keith moon is pure ignorance..

  • @jamesscarselletta3446
    @jamesscarselletta3446 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is great that many drummers get their recognition. I read and heard many don't. Love seeing these videos.

  • @marshaltito7369
    @marshaltito7369 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    In my opinion, one of the most underrated yet most (undeservingly) hated drummers of all time is Paul Bostaph. I think his stuff with Slayer and Exodus was incredible.

  • @darodrum
    @darodrum ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome list of great drummers

  • @victorguerra8884
    @victorguerra8884 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good list, but would have liked to see Ingo Schwichtenberg and Paul Bostaph in the Honorable Mention list.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gotta vote 'em in next time. ;) Cheers!

  • @randypartlow2245
    @randypartlow2245 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great list!

  • @igordontsoff2502
    @igordontsoff2502 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks.
    I missed a couple of people in this list. Nicko McBrain, Earl Edwards (Rhino) and Steven Adler

  • @johnepavek
    @johnepavek ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well this list contains my top two favorite drummers (Dave Lombardo and Nick Menza). So I’m gonna have to agree! And maybe Dave isn’t the best when it comes to technical abilities, but I think a case can ba made that he was the preeminent metal drummer of the thrash era in terms of skill, musical development and popularity. And to me he’s the goat

  • @cjbyelick8630
    @cjbyelick8630 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great list, I wouldn't really have considered Mike Portnoy or Neil Peart Metal genre drummers, more Prog Rock, not complaining at all as they are my two favorite drummers. Very solid list, at this level of talent it is very subjective, but nice to see some of the guys who have been doing it for decades getting some love.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Metal and hard rock

    • @jannathepanna1674
      @jannathepanna1674 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      progressive rock and metal are both subgenres of rock and metal wich is the main genre so its still metal or rock no matter what subgenre

  • @Ulgarth
    @Ulgarth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Solid list for all 25 votes. I am surprised at some of the rankings, but hey, it was a vote. I just enjoyed watching these masters plying their craft for 12m41s :). Cheers!!

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, not my personal list or anything. :) Cheers!

  • @slayerstacker2074
    @slayerstacker2074 ปีที่แล้ว

    You and I don't always see eye to eye on a lot of topics. That's not the case on this one at all. You hit the nail right on the head with this one.

  • @sinbysin666
    @sinbysin666 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Honestly pretty surprised how solid this list is, considering it's a viewer vote. Cozy Power and Mikkey Dee in the top 10. Respect.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah the internet votes can go both ways. hehe

    • @christopherking9338
      @christopherking9338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pöwell

    • @samuelheldilaof6361
      @samuelheldilaof6361 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man, That´s a GREAT name for a cover band Playing only music from Bans that Cozy played in!

    • @stevecharest7077
      @stevecharest7077 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're kidding man,average they are not much sorry man but this is it !!!!!!!

  • @stuartewoldt1513
    @stuartewoldt1513 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Phil Taylor was doing some incredible drumming before others followed him

  • @rickfalk9319
    @rickfalk9319 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a list brother! Cheers to Dave, I can't argue against that one bit. And thanks for including Nick. Horns up!!🤘🤘

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's a vote and not my list so. ;) Cheers!

    • @rickfalk9319
      @rickfalk9319 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RuthlessMetalYT Lol, forgot that part by the end! Watching Gene, Dave, Pete all of them tear it up, pretty awesome. I don't even know who I'd pick. It's a great list and thanks for sharing it with us. 🤘

  • @darrenaurisch2707
    @darrenaurisch2707 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's great to see absolutely brilliant drummers from bands we love and that I guess shaped our lives in some sort of way...My soft spot is for Bill Ward, a guy that without me knowing, created my Black Sabbath love through drums of Jazz, swing ( like Philty Phil in Motorhead Ace of spades), gallop beats etc.& with his fills of being a comp drummer...made it difficult for others to copy him as Vinnie Appice said to him. I saw a collection of drumsticks from many rock & metal drummers...and Bill Wards seemed to be rim & Symbol chipped around the handle area...which I guess he was a reverse holder....pretty sure in this clip so was Nick Menza from Megadeth. Love Cozy Powell's drums on "TYR" album Black Sabbath...so dominant but apt for the music and themed album...long may they live in our memories!❤

  • @joaoceneviva8587
    @joaoceneviva8587 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pretty solid list. Glad to see names like Mikkey Dee (“the best drummer in the world” as Mighty Lemmy used to present him) , Menza and Cozy Powell.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Sir! Cheerios

    • @williamtobin7282
      @williamtobin7282 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watch Bill ward in his prime and I just know you'll add him to your excellent list

    • @africanfartingfrog
      @africanfartingfrog ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard that Klaus Meine also introduces hin that way

  • @Nayoradnavolio2013
    @Nayoradnavolio2013 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantástico🤘🤘🤘 amigo¡¡¡ excelente lista. saludos fraternos.

  • @Wanderer_1877
    @Wanderer_1877 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The real great drummers give an extra dimension to the music overall, which complements the other players. In such cases, for the full effect of music the drums are just as important as the guitars. Bill Ward was such a drummer for Sabbath, Lombardo for Slayer or Vinnie Paul for Pantera - iconic players from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

  • @juanalbertovasquez1817
    @juanalbertovasquez1817 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bill Andrews drumming on Death's sophomore album Leprosy and their 3rd album Spiritual Healing is awesome, love the sound of his snare.

  • @janioquadros3484
    @janioquadros3484 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Cozy Powel: classic, fast, strong and very agressive.

  • @099_fahrezirafid8
    @099_fahrezirafid8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Crazy how Cozy Powell doing the power metal drumming style in the 70s

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers!

    • @davidstonerook3868
      @davidstonerook3868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does not surprise me one bit that Cozy Powell was doing power metal drumming since Rainbow laid down the foundation for power metal/symphonic metal. Cozy's drum Intro on Stargazer is absolutely phenomenal

  • @gilbertovega9981
    @gilbertovega9981 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hola, excelente video, me sorprende que aparezca Phil Taylor, cual es la canción con la que cierras el video?

  • @jermaineguillory2694
    @jermaineguillory2694 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My favorite Metal drummers are:
    Pete Sandoval (Morbid Angel, Terrorizer)
    Charlie Benate (Anthrax, S.O.D.)
    Tom Hunting (Exodus)
    Ventor (Kreator)
    Igor Cavalera (Sepultura, Cavalera Conspiracy)
    Reed St. Mark (Celtic Frost)
    Just to name a few 🤘🤘🤘

  • @johnzavradinos4677
    @johnzavradinos4677 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great list! Can't argue with any of them, including the honorable mentions. I'm also glad to see Philthy Animal Taylor and Bill Ward on the top ten, they deserved to be there. I must mention that Brann Dailor of Mastodon and Dave Witte of a million bands including Municipal Waste as metal drummers I also admire.

  • @fadhirubaye7377
    @fadhirubaye7377 ปีที่แล้ว

    actually a fairly accurate list, you never miss Ruth

  • @steve.hoffman
    @steve.hoffman ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Good list. Deen Castronovo’s work on Wild Dogs’ Reign of Terror, and Cacophony’s Go Off! is some of the best metal drumming ever and inspired a bunch on the list. Bobby Jarzombek should be much higher. Mark Zonder is super underrated and probably only two guys on that entire list could play or write his parts.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice, Cheers!

    • @Matt-xv2cp
      @Matt-xv2cp ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, Castronova is a an outstanding drummer and vocalist. Nice mention.

    • @steve.hoffman
      @steve.hoffman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Matt-xv2cp yes! His vocals on the Journey Through Time vids blew my mind!

    • @Matt-xv2cp
      @Matt-xv2cp ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steve.hoffman Ever heard of Hardline, 'Double Eclipse'? Neal Schon and Castronova, awesome album.

    • @samuelheldilaof6361
      @samuelheldilaof6361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, you named some of my picks and ONE I did forget. Deen on that second Cacophony album. Talk about taking things to a new level!

  • @scottybbadd
    @scottybbadd ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There's a certain amount of justice in Lars Ulrich being only #30.

  • @catjudo1
    @catjudo1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Honestly, I think Mikkey Dee's greatest strength is his ability to integrate himself into the different bands he's been in. He sounded great in King Diamond, then adapted himself to really fit in with Motorhead while sacrificing none of his talents, then did the same thing with the Scorpions. He was always a great player, but he brought something to every band he played with, and that's not, IMO, all that common. Glad to see him there. Also, Neil Peart is not someone whom I'd consider a metal drummer per se, but he's so freaking good that he places third on a metal list all the same! RIP Mr. Peart, you are missed.

  • @jackihan4255
    @jackihan4255 ปีที่แล้ว

    🎸 Amazing Incredible Drummers.👏👏👏🥁🎸💥

  • @williamwalker146
    @williamwalker146 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Cozy MUST be #1! I know you were doing this based on voting, but I was still surprised not to see Tommy Aldridge or Carmine Appice even in the HM's. Can we get your personal top 10 Ruthless Metal?

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't really have an opinion on drummers. :) Cheers!

    • @williamwalker146
      @williamwalker146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RuthlessMetalYT lol, okay!

    • @paulkimber6028
      @paulkimber6028 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tommy is always entertaining to watch even back in Black Oak Arkansas. Carmine's work in Cactus and Blue Murder is just awesome.

    • @christopherking9338
      @christopherking9338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aldridge FTW!!!!

  • @shaunusmaximus7248
    @shaunusmaximus7248 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I seriously think Flo Mounier of Cryptopsy should get an honourable mention. His jazz fusion influenced death metal drumming is incredible in my opinion🤘

    • @dftns
      @dftns ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about Sean Reinart!?

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers!

  • @rickjones7416
    @rickjones7416 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great drummers here man!
    Gene also played with Death I believe. Who’s that other guy from Rush? He was awesome! 😅

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers!

    • @williamtobin7282
      @williamtobin7282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rush's only drummer gor like 40 years was the late Neil Peart. He also said he wasn't a drummer BUT a percussionist. Not egotistical, extremely bright and talented. Simply a down to earth guy from eastern Canada who has been described as 1 of the FEW, BEST rock drummers in the world...

    • @danielsizemore7032
      @danielsizemore7032 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Rutsy played on Rush's first album. Left the band due to health issues.

  • @oywee928
    @oywee928 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gene Hoglan is already included ,but Sean Reinert`s work (RIP) on Death`s album "Human (1991) was/is totally mind-blowing, even today by the standards of technical death-metal drumming. (incredible that no one handed him the Noble prize for that work afterwards) 🔥🔥🔥

  • @humanperson7198
    @humanperson7198 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Surprised there's no Mangini on this list - it might just be because he's very much a drummer's drummer but i feel like he deserves a spot here. Charlie Benante as well - he's an incredible drummer and I feel like he never gets the credit he deserves.

    • @mikeleago1
      @mikeleago1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah! I agree

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, there were only a few hundred votes so. Cheers!

    • @adalbertovalentin8112
      @adalbertovalentin8112 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same with Tom Hunting from Exodus.

    • @Dude101p
      @Dude101p ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right? Charlie is bad to the bone. Love me some Anthrax 🤘

  • @Rage-of-War
    @Rage-of-War ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP Ted Kirkpatrick from Tourniquet, glad he made the honorable mentions!

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RIP

    • @TheFLOMAN76
      @TheFLOMAN76 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn! I had no idea he passed away. Fuck!!
      R. I. P. Ted 😔

  • @stuartewoldt1513
    @stuartewoldt1513 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I do think Vinne Paul needs to be Higher on the list. He started doing triple and quad foot rolls and then everyone started doing it

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers!

    • @robertdefex3439
      @robertdefex3439 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He was doing what Alex VanHalens was already doing that's why he's not credited for anything new

    • @stuartewoldt1513
      @stuartewoldt1513 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@robertdefex3439 he made it popular amongst the metal that came after. As far as I know Alex did it only in 1 song and it sounded nothing like the way Vinne incorporated it.

  • @rickdeckard2240
    @rickdeckard2240 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Quite hard to pick only 10. As a very, very humble drummer myself I love so many of them. But Mario Duplantier, Vinnie Paul and Aquiles Priester would definitely be in my top 10. Charlie Benante, Bobby Jarzombek, Igo Cavalera and Vinnie Appice easily in the 20.

  • @cletusburst4188
    @cletusburst4188 ปีที่แล้ว

    great to see a ranking that 1: shows a decent length of content & 2: live performance

  • @mrveritas700
    @mrveritas700 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    THE WAY HOGLAN GRABS THE SYMBOL WHILE IN PLAY IN INCREDIBLE

  • @stefanford732
    @stefanford732 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great list! I would recommend people check out Robb Reiner from Anvil. His style is a unique cross of heavy metal and big band jazz. His double bass is second to none and he has hands that would scare Buddy Rich!

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes sir, cheers!

    • @thedronedownunder3919
      @thedronedownunder3919 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, Robb Reiner is an amazing drummer. I've been an Anvil fan from the beginning.

  • @williampagan4529
    @williampagan4529 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.Somehow i knew that the late Ted Kirkpatrick from Tourniquet will make it to the list,at least in the honorable mentions👍🤘.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah he is amazing! Cheers!

    • @williampagan4529
      @williampagan4529 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RuthlessMetalYT well he was,he passed away last year😢😢😢.

    • @Rage-of-War
      @Rage-of-War ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williampagan4529 Pretty shocking at how fast he passed after his diagnosis, sure wish he and Gary, Luke and Victor could have buried the hatchet beforehand :(

  • @jaimesovermyer4066
    @jaimesovermyer4066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too many amazing drummers out there to pick a favorite! Steve ashiem should have been up too and so should Mr. Tommy Aldridge!! But anyways awesome video as always 🤘

  • @kudaty1808
    @kudaty1808 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gar Samuelson 😢

  • @normnorumi3780
    @normnorumi3780 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I don't know if Thin Lizzy is metal, but Brian Downey is the best. Rythmic and subtle.

  • @davidhersrud5139
    @davidhersrud5139 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool listing although never enough to cover all the great ones... Also was looking at your listings pretty awesome gonna have to spend a couple days goin thru them...🤘🤘anyways I have a question have you ever heard of LOVEBITES from JAPAN? A well worth viewing of these ladies keeping Metal alive for sure....

  • @MR-fx7sf
    @MR-fx7sf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can agree to this list. Maybe you can do a list of most underrated drummer
    Charlie Benannte
    Tom Hunting
    Sted Howland
    Aquilles Priester
    Donald Tardy
    Mick Harris
    .
    .
    .

  • @aaroncoroner5915
    @aaroncoroner5915 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm surprised that Ventor from Kreator didn't get mentioned, probably because a lot of people don't know his real name, Jürgen Reil, and he was way ahead of a lot of other drummers back in '83. Also surprised that C.O.C.'s Reed Mullin didn't make the top 30, another killer influential drummer.

    • @Wanderer_1877
      @Wanderer_1877 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ventor is there in the top 30. Though it's true that on English speaking territories they often don't recognize German artists as much as they should be.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheerios

  • @SPak-rt2gb
    @SPak-rt2gb ปีที่แล้ว

    Good list. Honorable mention, Michael Lee...RIP

  • @danneeson7056
    @danneeson7056 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bill Ward's drumming on the first six Black Sabbath albums is essential listening. Special mention goes to Jimmy Economou for his work with Buffalo, in particular the album Volcanic Rock from 1973. Phil Taylor and Mickey Dee were not friendly like Lemmy, but I got Phil's signature 3 times and Mickey's once.

  • @martinwakefield8138
    @martinwakefield8138 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pickles the drummer doo de Lee doo

  • @Wanderer_1877
    @Wanderer_1877 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm pleasantly surprised by the ranking of Mikkey Dee. I didn't vote for him, coz he's not one of those "classic" drummers, but he's the one whose solos never make me bored. And an all around top bloke. 👍

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Sir

    • @darrenaurisch2707
      @darrenaurisch2707 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally impressed by Miikkeys drumming!!❤

    • @samuelheldilaof6361
      @samuelheldilaof6361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His groundbreaking work on for King Diamond albums is reason enough, add to that his part of Motorhead with somewhat simplified approach but he might be on of the most solid and consistend drummmers out there, I think...

    • @williamtobin7282
      @williamtobin7282 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mikkelsen Dee kicks some SERIOUS ASS

  • @fettz5426
    @fettz5426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Personnally, as a drummer I'd go
    10) Charlie Benenante - Anthrax
    9) Bill Ward - Black Sabbath
    8) Mike Portnoy - Dream Theater
    7) Mark Zonder - Fates Warning
    6) Gene Hoglan - Testament, Death
    5) Nick Menza - Megadeth
    4) Ian Paice - Deep Purple
    3) Cozy Powell - Rainbow
    2) Nicko Mcbrain - Iron Maiden
    1) Neil Peart - Rush
    Keep in mind, 5 - 10 can change any day, but 1 - 4 are to stay
    I'm sorry, but Neil is just the best

  • @ChacalAtreides
    @ChacalAtreides ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Charlie Benante deserves a mention, at least...

    • @RustInPeace1990
      @RustInPeace1990 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He got one…19th. Personally he deserves higher, very groovy and technical

    • @klauswigsmith
      @klauswigsmith ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would say he's probably the best of the original drummers of the Big 4....him and Gar are tops, IMO.
      Lombardo is great, but overrated, IMO.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he was in the top 30. Cheers!

    • @davidperez5089
      @davidperez5089 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same goes for Tom Hunting.

    • @davidperez5089
      @davidperez5089 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@klauswigsmith either you're not a true metalhead or a jealous drummer. Which one?

  • @bikercuz69
    @bikercuz69 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some solid choices there, saw Dave Lombardo covering for Lars on some of Metallica's set at Download '04, along with Joey Jordison and Lars' drum tech. Great night.
    Surprised that Kai Hahto didn't make the list though!

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      never heard him.

    • @bikercuz69
      @bikercuz69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ruthless Metal he's drummer for Nightwish and Wintersun. "The Human Metronome", some call him. Incredibly fast yet precise, but having played jazz, very syncopated at times too. Check him out.

    • @chrishall2930
      @chrishall2930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was there too, a superb Metallica set and the bottle fight was awesome

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nightwish, I wouldnt wipe my ass with their records.

    • @bikercuz69
      @bikercuz69 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RuthlessMetalYT your loss

  • @vladimirpolitov7769
    @vladimirpolitov7769 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ken Owen (Carcass) definitely deserves to be among the greatest metal drummers. In grind we trust. And also Mike Smith (Suffocation). Stay brutal.

  • @waxwiresnwaves
    @waxwiresnwaves ปีที่แล้ว

    glad to see Iggor on the list :)

  • @daviddattilo9378
    @daviddattilo9378 ปีที่แล้ว

    What band is that playing during your ruthless metal intro? :30

  • @Boomer_Slayer
    @Boomer_Slayer ปีที่แล้ว +6

    No Vinny Paul? Sorry list but you're NGMI.

  • @doncarlossr.
    @doncarlossr. ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Solid list. Mario Duplantier is my current favorite. 🤘🏼🔥

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers!

    • @kentheidger2112
      @kentheidger2112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mario Duplantier is like Dave Lombardo with a hint of Neil Peart. F***en awesome talent. 🤘🥁🤘

  • @bigbrutalbassbeer410
    @bigbrutalbassbeer410 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Flo from Cryptopsy needs a top ten spot!💪🏻🤘🏻

  • @capitanmeliodas252
    @capitanmeliodas252 ปีที่แล้ว

    *Dirk Bruinenberg - Elegy, Adagio, Consortium Project
    *Jason Rulo - Symphony X, Redeption
    *Thomen Stauch - Blind Guardian, Savage Circus, Mentalist
    *Ed Warby - Elegy, Ayreon, Gorefest, Demiurg
    *Sean Reinert- Death, Aghora, Cynic
    *Mike Terrana - Artension, Metallium, Avalanch
    *Jörg Michael - Stratovarius, Rage, Mekong Delta
    *Joe Nevolo - Shadow Gallery, Maegi
    *Peter Wildower - Darkane, Pestilence, Time Requiem
    *Richard Christy - Control Denied, Death, Iced Earth
    *Matteo Amoroso - Athena, Vision Divine, Etherna
    Etc.

  • @metalista6665
    @metalista6665 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Chris Witchhunter (Sodom 1981-1992)

  • @kenianpark2216
    @kenianpark2216 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Neil Peart is Metal now?

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hard rock and heavy metal, some people just don't use their ears.

    • @danielsizemore7032
      @danielsizemore7032 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe not metal but Rush had some of the heaviest music in the 70's.

  • @mayh6825
    @mayh6825 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cozy Powell and Clive Burr are my favourites!

  • @joeychicago6322
    @joeychicago6322 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about Paul Mazerkowicz from Cannibal?? All in all I can't add or take away. Dangerous task, good job!

  • @chadhood3582
    @chadhood3582 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dave Lombardo is the best ever ,10 x drummer of the year

  • @colinmackenzie6277
    @colinmackenzie6277 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Would like to have seen Joey Jordinson near the top 10...the way he Tractor-beamed Metallica back to their raw roots when he played for them....RIP BRUH 🤟

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, no rappers on this list.

    • @supra107
      @supra107 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RuthlessMetalYT Yeah thanks for verifying this list is worthless because you see some bands as "unworthy" of being associated with metal. Lars gets a honorable mention but Joey is "not metal". Nice joke.

  • @ianhinrichsendrummer2113
    @ianhinrichsendrummer2113 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of good drummers out there!

  • @JuanKGM
    @JuanKGM 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I missed Richard Cristy, Vinnie Paul, Igor Cavalera, Paul Bostaph, Nick Barker and Lars Ulrich. But great vid though! \m/

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      gotta vote 'em in. ;) Cheers!

  • @HarryB291
    @HarryB291 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Chuck biscuits, Vinny Appice, Cozy Powell, Mickey Dee, Dana Burnell, Les binks. Speed doesn't = Best drummer EvEr

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers

    • @Fiddling_while_Rome_burns
      @Fiddling_while_Rome_burns ปีที่แล้ว

      So true, blast beats sound great, but they're more about athleticism than musical talent.

    • @jensnilsson1507
      @jensnilsson1507 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vinny is my favourite drummer of all time, so I quite agree with you here 🙂.

    • @jay8940
      @jay8940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      chuck biscuits underrated

  • @MysticMungusSlungus
    @MysticMungusSlungus ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Peart and Portnoy? I think your viewers don't know what a metal drummer is. Both of them were/are prog-rock drummers.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe you didn't listen, I included hard rock drummers.

    • @MysticMungusSlungus
      @MysticMungusSlungus ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RuthlessMetalYT Maybe you don't know that prog rock isn't hard rock.

  • @douglasnegreiros2170
    @douglasnegreiros2170 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Já tinha visto e até votei no Lombardo como o melhor, porém após ouvir com mais atenção o anvil acho que tbm faltou o robo em alguma (boa) colocação na lista.

  • @hybreedstudios6895
    @hybreedstudios6895 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    all great drummers, so many more influenced metal music in it s large sens as vinny paul Pantera, igor cavalera Sepultura, scott travis judas priest, john bonham ledzep, clive burr ironmaiden, ian paice deep purple, and the list goes on..... but still nice to see videos of all those great drummers 😎

  • @mrmcsaturn
    @mrmcsaturn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Also another shoutout to Mike Portnoy
    Truly one of the GOATs of drums

  • @davesdream
    @davesdream ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wait Neil Peart as Metal???......... Then you have to eliminate half of this list to make room for Stewart Copeland as he is one of the GREATEST drummers of all time!

    • @jimmycampbell78
      @jimmycampbell78 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes if we have Peart in this list then lots more hard rock and progressive rock drummers have to get on it. It should just be a metal list, much simpler and fairer.

    • @baronejimmyvonxentrix639
      @baronejimmyvonxentrix639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So, why not Jeff Porcaro?

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hard rock n metal drummers

  • @jameshart5327
    @jameshart5327 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the list. Personally I would move Peart to number one and keep the rest in order.

  • @matsnilson7727
    @matsnilson7727 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If Deep Purple was metal I'd nominate Ian Paice, but they're not. Maybe hard rock counts? Anyway, great to see Mikkey Dee on the list. His work with King Diamond is fantastic. Charlie Benante is amazing as well.

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I've allowed hard rockers. Cheers!

    • @samuelheldilaof6361
      @samuelheldilaof6361 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree totally with the first two. For some reason I find Charlie Benante´s style somewhat annoying but then again I´m not a big fan of Anthrax,,,

  • @franciskocher200
    @franciskocher200 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I hate drums solo...Boring

    • @gerardoa9179
      @gerardoa9179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good for you

    • @HarryB291
      @HarryB291 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Worst apart about live albums is the awful bass or dreaded drum solo.

    • @franciskocher200
      @franciskocher200 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@HarryB291 And guitar solo...Awful and boring

    • @RuthlessMetalYT
      @RuthlessMetalYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hehe