I know. I love Mastodon, they're basically Metal for Nerds, because I don't like your typical Slayer, etc sort of metal, but I listened to Blood Mountain and was just like, "Holy crap. Lots of thrasy goodness and yet there's masterminding too! EEE!"
Also, nobody gives Brann Dailor enough credit. He's basically Jesus to me, since I only do school-band-type drums with written music and strict rhythm patterns. His style is kept so carefully in check, and that restraint makes it beautiful. It's not fudgy, he's got perfect rhythm.
I know. I love Mastodon, they're basically Metal for Nerds, because I don't like your typical Slayer, etc sort of metal, but I listened to Blood Mountain and was just like, "Holy crap. Lots of thrasy goodness and yet there's masterminding too! EEE!"
Also, nobody gives Brann Dailor enough credit. He's basically Jesus to me, since I only do school-band-type drums with written music and strict rhythm patterns. His style is kept so carefully in check, and that restraint makes it beautiful. It's not fudgy, he's got perfect rhythm.