Brann Dailor from Mastodon on Our Top 25 Drummers in Rock & Metal

Beau and Dave Hillis discuss the icon drummer Brann Dailor from Mastodon as a drummer and band that is carrying the torch for heavy metal into the future. Top 25 Drummers In Rock & Metal | ft. Dave Hillis Who made the list—and who's the GOAT? In this monumental episode of The Sonic Road Podcast, host Beau sits down with multi-platinum producer and engineer Dave Hillis (Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains) to discuss: our Top 25 Drummers in Rock & Metal Follow The Sonic Road Podcast on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & X: @thesonicroad Subscribe to The Sonic Road Podcast on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts: @thesonicroad Follow Dave Hillis on Instagram: @davehillismusic Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/thesonicroad Join us for a deep dive into the world's most iconic beats, from the legendary power of John Bonham (Led Zeppelin)and the technical genius of Neil Peart (Rush) to the explosive chaos of Keith Moon (The Who) and the pioneering grooves of Bill Ward (Black Sabbath). We also pay tribute to the unique pocket of Vinnie Paul (Pantera), the raw energy of Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains), and the rock-solid backbone of Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam). Beau and Dave share personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes insights, and more on topics like the importance of drum tuning, the controversy of "grid-perfect" drumming, and the unsung heroes who deserve more recognition. This is a must-listen for any drum enthusiast, musician, and die-hard rock and metal fan who loves a good list! Tune in and find out where your favorite drummer landed on our list—and discover some new legends along the way. Drummers, bands & key topics discussed in this episode: The underrated brilliance of drummers like Dean Butterworth and Joey Castillo Behind the scenes with the drummers Dave Hillis has worked with The groove masters: JP Gaster (Clutch) & Reed Mullin The backbone of classic rock: Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes), Butch Trucks & Jaimoe (The Allman Brothers) Metal titans: Tommy Aldridge & Vinnie Paul (Pantera) The heart of grunge: Matt Cameron (Soundgarden) & Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains)