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Clive Burr is a fantastic musician and a great drummer of all time. He is well renowned for his feel and virtuosity. He has brought a significant impact on the music industry, and he will always remain influential in the coming generation of musicians. Clive Ronald Burr was born in East Ham, London, UK, on 8th  March 1957, and he died on 12th  March 2013, 4 days after his 56th birthday. His primary music styles

Hard metal and rock drummer needs resilience, patience, and strength. This is a world mainly dominated by men. Hence, it is awe-inspiring to see women like Emmanuelle Caplette making a change. She is one of the best drummers the world has ever seen. When it comes to speed, Caplette is an animal behind the kit. His subtle and yet firm handling of drums would make any listener fall in love. The contribution she has made

At one time, Ritchie Blackmore talked about Cozy Powell, saying, “You cannot get any better than Cozy. He is always up on stage going wide. And he always pushes me when I look around. He always sends me that urge to play because he does not allow anyone to take it easy.” That is exactly what Cozy Powell was to many people. The drummer did not only influence fans but other great drummers too. One

Brann Timothy Dailor was born on 19th March 1975 in Rochester, New York, United States. He is a drummer, singer, songwriter, and member of a band known as the Mastodon. He has two roles in this band, which are drumming and assisting the vocal team. His origin is Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and that made him active in the Atlanta-based band. He plays about five musical instruments that include drums, vocals, percussion, and bass. The music

Leah Shapiro is a dedicated, talented, and all-rounded female drummer. She was born in Aarhus, Denmark, about three decades ago. She started focusing on drumming playing when she was a young girl, which has led her to her big goal. While in high school, she dedicated a lot of her time to playing drums. She perfected different techniques and learned the different sounds and moves that the fans need. However, after completing her high school

Hard rock and metal drumming require energy, speed, and precision. And that is why there very few drummers who have mastered this skill.  Stephen Perkins is one of them. Born on September 13, 1967, Stephen Perkins is an American musician and songwriter known for his unique skills. He is also a drummer and percussionist who plays for Jane’s Addiction and Bellflower.  Early life and career Perkins, like many other great drummers, started his career at

When Dave Witte joined party thrashers Municipal Waste in 2004, it marked a new road in his career.  He put his name on the radar for a lot of metal fans. But that is not where he began. Witte’s stickwork goes further back. He has played for more than two dozen bands throughout his career, making him one of the industry’s most experienced drummers. Some of his best works came out when he was with

In the world of hard metal and rock drumming, very few women have made it. And one of them is the Aldious drummer Marina Bozzio. She is considered one of the fastest and most experienced female drummers around. Her work in life and as a drummer has inspired a wide range of up-and-coming musicians. Marina Bozzio is the daughter of Terry Bozzio, one of the most influential musicians in the world. It is through his

A drummer is known for his skill and gear. And the hard rock/metal genre does not have many great drummers because of its demanding nature. But among the few great ones is Nicholas Bowen “Topper” Headon. This is one of the most reputable sticksmen in the history of drumming. Often, it’s guitarists and vocalists who stay under the light to be seen. Drummers stay in the background with their instruments. Headon is one of the

Mike Bordin is one of the few drummers who established their careers quite early in their lives. He cut his teeth in high bands to secure a spot in the world of great drummers. And he received his reward when he was able to play alongside Metallica bassist Cliff Burton. He gained his recognition as a hard-working drummer while working for different bands. Mike Bordin was acclaimed for his hard-hitting style during his tenure with

Tamu Murata is a new age drummer from Japan who was born on 25th September 1992. She was born in Kanagawa, Japan, and started her music career in 2013. She plays drums only, and she has shown great potential in this competitive industry. In the past years, this music industry and especially the drumming section had very few female participants. However, in this new era, the story has greatly changed, and we have a large

There are very few people who understand what it takes to be great when it comes to drumming. And Martin Lopez is one of them. Born on May 20, 1978, the Swedish-Uruguayan drummer has been making his way steadily into the world of fame. He is currently a member and co-founder of progressive metal supergroup Soen. But he is best known for his work with the Swedish progressive death metal band Opeth melodic death metal

James Shannon Larkin is not a new name in the world of heavy metal drumming. The American drummer was born on April 24, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois. His major-label band was Wrathchild America. The band was initially called “Wrathchild,” but there was already a British band with the same title. This forced them to change it, adding “America” to the title. And that is how “Wrathchild America” came to be. The label dropped the band

“The reason I listen to Meytal Cohen is that she is so talented.” One of Cohen’s fans was heard saying recently. “Every job she works on comes out with such clarity and strength it will make you happy. It is like she has a way of talking to her drums, and they listen.” Well, this is a perfect description of Meytal Cohen. In the world of hard rock and metal, there are not very many

“Human,” a 1991 LP album by Death, a Florida-based album, came in at number 70 when Rolling Stone created a top 100 metal album countdown list. The group is known for helping in the launch of the death-metal subgenre. It was their grisly, unrelenting 1987 debut album “Scream Bloody Gore”. By the band did not stop there in terms of growth. Their bandleader, Chuck Schuldiner, had other things in his mind, bringing to life raw

Staying relevant in the music industry for an extended period is never a joke. Chris Adler is among the new millennium’s drummers who have been relevant for the shortest period that he has played. Many people imitate him, which makes him an influential extreme metal timekeeper. Chris Adler has developed a technique known as the heel-toe bass drum technique that makes him exceptional. This has made him the engine in the Lamb of God’s career

Roger Taylor is one of the most musical drummers and a great singer.  Although many know him for his role in Queen, Taylor is a drummer confined to his kit. Rock n roll blood flows in his veins. He has been a great drummer since childhood picking up the passion seriously during high school. Roger Taylor has always been a very active and vocal member of the band. He wrote famous hits “Radio Ga Ga”

“Brad Wilk is unlike any other drummer I have ever seen.” One of his fans was heard saying these words in an interview. “He has a way of making drums sound as though they are speaking directly to me.” This is just one of the factors that make Wilk such a great heavy metal drummer. There are very few drummers who can match up to his speed and power. He becomes one with the song.

Mario Duplantier is an exceptional drummer who has played a pivotal role as the anchor of Gojira since its founding in 2001. His drumming is exceptional in this group as it is artful, and it offers color and shade to the group’s signature light and dark sound. His real name is Mario Francois Duplantier, and he was born in Bayonne, France, on 19 June 1981. Mario Duplantier boasts of French and American origin. He is