“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” - part two (click to see part one)
Obviously there are lots of clinic types who hold records for speed, but this is an art site so they don’t make it in. Speed is not art; read this to see why (http://www.luzifer.at/world’s-fastest-drummer.htm).
Here are some drummers who know how to move fast and also know WHEN to move fast …
‘I wouldn’t if you didn’t’ by The Dillinger Escape Plan. Like all DEP fans I wondered if new guy Billy Rymer could possibly live up to the wealth of artistry shown by his predecessors, but I never doubted he’d have wrists. As indeed he does. (We’ll get to the other stuff later.)
‘Wax simulacra’ by The Mars Volta. Blow up your speed camera.
‘Unity’ by George. Such great hands.
‘Sulphur’ by Slipknot. Yeah, okay, here’s some Slipknot …
