Drum! magazine readers must know their drummers... right? You can make your own call when you see the results of this recent reader's poll, asking readers to vote for drummers in several pertinent categories. The results are... unusual. See for yourself.


























Drummer of the Year:
1. Neil Peart (Rush)
2. Stanton Moore
3. Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
4. Jimmy Sullivan (Avenged Sevenfold)

Best Progressive Drummer:
1. Mike Portnoy
2. Neil Peart
3. Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree)
4. Danny Carey (Tool)

Best Metal Drummer:
1. Chris Adler (Lamb of God)
2. Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall)
3. Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
4. Brann Dailor (Mastodon)

Best Live Drumming Performer:
1. Neil Peart
2. Stanton Moore
3. Jimmy Sullivan
4. Mike Portnoy

Best Drumming Album:
1. Hellyeah (Hellyeah)
2. Obzen (Meshuggah)
3. Avenged Sevenfold (Avenged Sevenfold)
4. Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (Foo Fighters)

Here's what I don't get:
1. If Neal Peart is ranked higher than Mike Portnoy in the Drummer of the Year category, why is he lower in the Best Progressive Drummer category?
2. Why are the Best Metal Drummer and Best Drumming Album categories so fucked up?
3. Who the F is Stanton Moore???