Drummers. All the bands would suck without them, wouldn't they? A drummer is usually referred to as the 'Metronome' of a band. But actually, they are far beyond the term. Keeping the band in sync is just one of the drummer's tasks. And when it comes to Metal and Extreme Metal drumming, 'timing' and tempo aren't the only things a drummer has to keep in mind. Here are some the most underrated Modern Metal drummers:
1. Janne Parviainen:
The first drummer on my list is Janne Parviainen. He plays for the Finland-based Folk Metal band Ensiferum. His double bass and blast beats techniques are quite impressive, which is complemented by his dynamic fills and rolls.
2. Francesco Paoli:
When you talk about speed in Metal, you just cannot forget Francesco Paoli. The guy is the drummer for Italian Symphonic Death Metal band Fleshgod Apocalypse. His drumming on every track by the band has totally blown my mind! Watch the official video of The Violation, and see for yourself.
3. Matthew 'Matt' Garstka:
Matt Garstka is well known as the drummer for Instrumental Progressive Metal band Animals as Leaders. According to me, he's one of the best drummers in the progressive metal genre, with an array of influences from Fusion, Metal, Funk, Latin, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Rock, R&B, Neo Soul, Hip Hop, African and more.
4. Kerim "Krimh" Lechner:
The ex-drummer of Decapitated is one the most talented and under-rated in the Extreme Metal genre. After Vitek's demise, Krimh was definitely the best guy to fill his shoes. Besides his kickass drumming, he is also a splendid guitarist. He's currently working on his solo album, which you can check out on his Youtube channel.
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