[xxvenom13xx]

Ok guys, just to be different, who do you believe are the most UNDERRATED drummers and/or bands?
In my opinion, Cauterize is a VERY underrated band, as is their drummer, Matt Worobec. If you have never listened to them, do it NOW because I said so(:
I believe another underrated band is Mudvayne. They are ALWAYS compared to Slipknot and it kills me! Their drummer is pretty good too; even when they are live or recording in the studio(before the stuff is all mixed and pretty-fied), his double bass stays clean.
Opinions, anyone?

[dtxtremeiiispecial]

Ringo Starr has to be the most underrated drummer. Many say that all he could do was the most basic of beats.

In one interview Starr himself said, "Whenever I hear another drummer I know I'm no good. I'm no good on the technical things. I'm your basic offbeat drummer with funny fills. The fills are funny because I'm really left-handed playing a right-handed kit. I can't roll around the drums because of that."

George Martin's version was, "Ringo hit good and hard and used the tom-tom well, even though he couldn't do a roll to save his life." But Martin later added, "He's got tremendous feel. He always helped us to hit the right tempo for a song, and gave it that support—that rock-solid back-beat—that made the recording of all The Beatles' songs that much easier."

But drummer Steve Smith praised Ringo in terms of his musical contribution as drummer:

“Before Ringo, drum stars were measured by their soloing ability and virtuosity. Ringo's popularity brought forth a new paradigm in how the public saw drummers. We started to see the drummer as an equal participant in the compositional aspect. One of Ringo's great qualities was that he composed unique, stylistic drum parts for The Beatles songs. His parts are so signature to the songs that you can listen to a Ringo drum part without the rest of the music and still identify the song. ”

Phil Collins, the drummer for Genesis, who was himself influenced by Starr, said:

“ Starr is vastly underrated. The drum fills on the song "A Day in the Life" are very complex things. You could take a great drummer today and say, 'I want it like that.' He wouldn't know what to do."

Many drummers acknowledge Starr as an influence, including Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes, Dave Grohl of Nirvana/Foo Fighters, Orri Páll Dýrason of Sigur Rós, Max Weinberg of the E Street Band, Danny Carey of Tool, Liberty DeVitto of Billy Joel's band, Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden, Eric Carr of Kiss, Phil Rudd of AC/DC, Phil Collins, Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, Pedro Andreu of Heroes del Silencio and others.

Yeah, Mike Portnoy.

There are other considerations, too.

First, Starr missed years of schooling because he was unhealthy, and he often took his own food with him when the Beatles toured because he had food allergies. He wasn't real healthy.

And starting with the Abbey Road album, Starr made significant strides in his drumming. McCartney sent Starr a postcard on 31 January 1969 (the day after the band's performance on the roof of Apple Studios) stating: 'You are the greatest drummer in the world. Really."

He composed and wrote the lyrics to two Beatles' songs: "Don't Pass Me By," and "Octopus's Garden," and he co-wrote "Rubber Soul." He created Ringoisms -- funny phrases -- which became Beatles song titles: "A Hard Day's Night" and "Tomorrow Never Knows." And he sang lead vocals on 5 or 6 Beatles' songs and backing vocals on several more.

Post-Beatles he achieved success with several solo albums and singles. He also turned thousands and maybe tens or hundreds of thousands of young men onto drumming. And, I even think he made a little money.

So next time somebody says that Ringo Starr couldn't play, flash him a frown, look him in the eye, and say, "Portnoy says different."

[xxvenom13xx]

Have you ever thought about being a lawyer?

[dtxtremeiiispecial]

No, but I'm starting to think about you quite a bit.

[HXCBencore]

Although I couldn't give you the name of the drummer, I think the drummer from a local Sydney band, Thy Art Is Murder, is incredible.
Have a listen to songs such as Infinite Death and Whore To A Chainsaw.

You'll see what I mean.

I also think Ben Gordon from Parkway Drive is constantly over looked, he has such strong groove and feel, even while he's hammering away a general thrashy beat.

Your cute x

[dragpyre]

Alex Shelnutt from A Day To Remember for sure!
I'm sorry but that dudes double bass and tom work is great in-studio and live. He makes two toms sound like 5 toms. He has such precision and complexity. And his work during breakdowns are excellent.

So i'd go with him. : D

Scott Phillips is another underrated drummer. Just listen to Metalingus. Just brilliant

[xxvenom13xx]

I haven't listened to Thy Art is Murder(: I'll definitely check them out.
(and thank you for the "cute"comment!)

And I haven't listened to A Day To Remember in a while so I'll look into that as well.

[dragpyre]

Originally Posted by xxvenom13xx

I haven't listened to Thy Art is Murder(: I'll definitely check them out.
(and thank you for the "cute"comment!)

And I haven't listened to A Day To Remember in a while so I'll look into that as well.

Songs i'd recommend are 'The Danger In Starting A Fire,' 'Speak of The Devil,' 'I'm Made Of Wax Larry, What Are You Made Of' and 'My Life For Hire.'

Also, check out 'Metalingus' by Alter Bridge. Scott Phillips is a Legend!

[xxvenom13xx]

I'll definitely do that when I get to a computer with sound!
Mine is currently a jerk.

[dtxtremeiiispecial]

HXCBencore,
Thanks for the "cute"comment.