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Originally Posted by UPSTROKE  I think it's kind of sad that musicians who like this style of music feel that they must enter the room as a total social misfit. This guy is an excellent drummer,
One day not too far away, this style will meld into something beyond the image that it reflects today. It is undoubtedly going to be a great part of the music of the future. |
I like this style of music and find myself quite socially adept.I have no tatoos no piercings and no hair.I'm the guy next door.Which guy did you check out?There are 5 vids posted here.The weirdest guy out of the group would be Jeff Willet,I'll admit,hes a bit out there but his playing is quite innovative.I'm just curious as to what video gave you the impression you got.I mean I do know what you are saying.I have met Pete Sandoval from Morbid Angel many times and he is the epitome of social misfit.Yes,most metal heads want you to think they are deranged but I just don't know what in these videos prompted the remark.There is nothing sad about the Andy Taylor video.That video is a display of speed and control that few can match.Socially,he is as run of the mill as they come for a 25 y/o drummer.I think you are just clumping these drummers,who are death metal drummers,with your everyday MTV nu-metal drummers.There is a huge difference between say Tomas Haake's group Meshuggah and a social outcast band like System of a Down or Nine Inch Nails.These bands thrive on image,the bands I posted...Origin,Necrophagist,Diskreet,Aborted Existence and Meshuggah are bipolar opposites in thier desire to gain acceptance through pity.Their game is strictly brutallity.If you can't take the heat,get out of the kitchen!
Thanx for your feedback upstroke...talk to ya soon.