Derek Roddy - Blast Beats

Many metal drummers are known for having wicked double bass technique and lightning-fast hands. A quick scan of Derek Roddy’s videos on YouTube reveals a drummer whose technical mastery and creativity transcend metal stereotypes. Roddy makes ridiculously complex patterns look effortless (in part because he’s ambidextrous), and where other drummers wear their effort on their sleeves, he keeps remarkable poise while blazing his way around the drumset.