Agreed. Although he is a great drummer for his sound and technique, I can, without diffuclty, Name some drummers that, In my opinion, Are better. Such as, Neil Pert, Derek Roddie, and George Kollias.
But don't get me wrong, He is a great drummer.
Just watch the blast beats Geroge does and you"ll get what I'm saying
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwsdq2Zaofk
Remember that Neil Peart has a doctrine in percussion, and plays a totally different style than Joey. It's not right to say that sort of thing, comparing drummers that play different styles. Joey actually plays a different style than all of those drummers listed.
It's also generic for most metal bands nowadays, with heavy rolls and speed with no rhythm (which partly has to do with the fact that it's hard to play in rhythm for a band with shit vocals and completely discordant shrieking in the guitars). He is not even close to being ONE of the greatest drummers of all time, let alone THE greatest.
On a side note, why does it seem like every damn topic in this thread is about Slipknot now?
He would be decent if he didn't whore himself on the double bass the entire song