The Most Influential Drummers of All Time

The Metal Pioneer

Dream Theater was the first band to begin using elements of noise, power-violence, and drone in their metal songs. Portnoy was one of the fastest, most aggressive, and steadiest drummers in modern times. Seriously, he was really that good. Listen to anything by Dream Theater and you'll understand. 

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