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Old 08-14-2008, 11:15 PM   #451 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam View Post
It doesn't make them bad drummers whatsoever, but that's why they're overrated to begin with. Both Carey and Peart make a point of showing off how many heads they can whack in one sitting, and it's not flattering. And it really looks like they're confused when they're on drums - like they don't know which head they should hit. In my book, mechanical (not technical) finesse and energy counts for waaaaay much more than how big your drum kit is.

I'll take John Dolmayan over Neil Peart any day.
I can understand you thinking Neil Peart is over the top, but I really don't think Danny Carey is... don't mistake chops for showing off. His parts are quite technical, but also very fitting... he has excellent feel. And I didn't have to endure any sort of drum solo when I saw Tool live.
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