Top 10 'Modern' PROG drummers!

[Rufus]

Opeth’s Martin Axenrot has been named the best prog drummer of the year.

Readers of Rhythm magazine voted the Swedish sticksman tops in 2014, ahead of multi-act player Mike Portnoy, Devin Townsend Project’s Ryan Van Poederooyen and Neil Peart of Rush.

Axenrot has been acclaimed for his work on Opeth’s eleventh album Pale Communion, launched this year. The band followed the released with an appearance at Download and a UK tour.

Rhythm say: “Swedish powerhouse Martin put in another outstanding performance on Pale Communion. His jazz touch within such heavy music help make him a master at his art.”

Runner-up Portnoy appeared five albums this year including titles by Transatlantic, Bigelf, Paul Gilbert, Flying Colors and Haken.

Third-place finisher Van Poederooyen played on Townsend's double-album Z2. The group will play three UK dates in March before returning to perform the project in its entirety next April at the Royal Albert Hall. Pear and Rush have just confirmed a run of re-releases to mark their 40th anniversary, with new work planned for next year.

Rhythm readers' top prog drummers

1. Martin Axenrot, Opeth

2. Mike Portnoy, Big Elf, Flying Colors, Winery Dogs, Haken

3. Ryan Van Poederooyen, Devin Townsend Project

4. Neil Peart, Rush

5. Matt Halpern, Periphery

6. Danny Carey, Tool

7. Matt Garstka, Animals As Leaders

8. Gavin Harrison, Porcupine Tree

9. Jay Postones, Tesseract

10. Steve Judd, Karnivool

[bob_32_116]

I dare say Gavin Harrison's low placement this year, compared to topping several polls in previous years, has something to do with the fact that Porcupine Tree are.... if not dead, at least resting. Harrison is still very active of course.

[MYSTERIOUS TRAVELLER]

isnt this exact same thread, started 4 days ago somewhere else?

[Shadow]

isnt this exact same thread, started 4 days ago somewhere else?

These are Prog drummers. I mean, you know what prog is don't you.

[MYSTERIOUS TRAVELLER]

These are Prog drummers. I mean, you know what prog is don't you.

but but... all the best Drummers are Prog Drummers!

[MYSTERIOUS TRAVELLER]

and crazy as it may seem.... RUFUS started the *other* thread as well!
http://www.progressiveears.org/forum...odern-drummers

[Scrotum Scissor]

isnt this exact same thread, started 4 days ago somewhere else?

Oh, but you see, those drummers didn't comply with what the OP wanted/knew. Too much, uh, "jazz". Better go for Portnoy and Harrison. They're so "more prog".

[Haruspex Carnage]

I dare say Gavin Harrison's low placement this year, compared to topping several polls in previous years, has something to do with the fact that Porcupine Tree are.... if not dead, at least resting. Harrison is still very active of course.

Honestly keep PT dead...they're more or less, outside of Harrison, a session band.

[MYSTERIOUS TRAVELLER]

Oh, but you see, those drummers didn't comply with what the OP wanted/knew. Too much, uh, "jazz". Better go for Portnoy and Harrison. They're so "more prog".

oh, I see...
then I'll limit my selections to Prog

Ronald Bruner Jr. is one of the very best Prog Drummers to emerge on the scene since around the year 2000
His work on Stanley Clarke's The Toys Of Men is phenomenal!

[MYSTERIOUS TRAVELLER]

This SLAYS!

[Scrotum Scissor]

oh, I see...
then I'll limit my selections to Prog

Ronald Bruner Jr. is one of the very best Prog Drummers to emerge on the scene since around the year 2000

Morevover, have you heard Dave Kerman, Morgan Ågren, Damon Che, Zach Hill, Tatsuya Yoshida, Joey Baron, Josh Blair, Weasel Walter and Keith Abrams?

[Lebofsky]

Morevover, have you heard Dave Kerman, Morgan Ågren, Damon Che, Zach Hill, Tatsuya Yoshida, Joey Baron, Josh Blair, Weasel Walter and Keith Abrams?

I could name a few more drummers to add to this list .

- Matt

[Scrotum Scissor]

I could name a few more drummers to add to this list

Ooh, but have you heard that guy from Opeth, Matt?!

And who's this Vander guy anyway!!?

[MYSTERIOUS TRAVELLER]

how does Peart make a "modern" Drummer list?

unless "modern" means like... since the Television was invented

but in reply to SS... I have heard Kerman and a coupla others on your list
excellent Drummers as well!

[Staun]

What does a prog drum kit look like?

[Lebofsky]

What does a prog drum kit look like?

Like a normal kit but there are pencil scratchings on the snare head that read something like "7/8 4/4 7/8 4/4 3/4 5/8..."

[ProgUK]

Morgen Agren and Gavin Harrison blow the rest away!

[Rufus]

What does a prog drum kit look like?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rock-Guitar-...words=yes+band

[Scrotum Scissor]

Morgen Agren and Gavin Harrison blow the rest away!

Yes but no.

[PeterG]

Personal observation: who even takes note of the names of drummers, let alone rank them? With the exception of Pink Floyd, Genesis, Rush and Dream Theater I couldn't name a single drummer in any other prog rock band, not even Yes, Jethro Tull or King Crimson.

[Zeuhlmate]

Does this really mean that you know Nick Mason but not Bill Bruford?

[Rufus]

Does this really mean that you know Nick Mason but not Bill Bruford?

That would be unbelievable!!!!

[Scrotum Scissor]

Who's this Biff Byford character anyway?!

[TheH]

Who's this Biff Byford character anyway?!

Lead vocalist of Saxon.

[Zeuhlmate]

One of Pink Floyds roadies...