Derek Roddy
What do you think about him?
I think he's one hell of a great metal drummer...but it goes beyond that : he plays jazz, latin music, he have the independance, the coordination, the speed, the control and the creativity.
I listened to the song Faceless One and he shows some of the most creative and progressive part I heard in metal.
He's also very nice and pretty giving of his techniques.
Well...that's what I think...and you?
What do you think about him?
I think he's one hell of a great metal drummer...but it goes beyond that : he plays jazz, latin music, he have the independance, the coordination, the speed, the control and the creativity.
I listened to the song Faceless One and he shows some of the most creative and progressive part I heard in metal.
He's also very nice and pretty giving of his techniques.
Well...that's what I think...and you?
tambian89
Senior Member
Re: Derek Roddy
Derek's Secret Weapon:
I saw this guy live. His secret to bass drum speed: Derek puts his foot down on the pedal heel up. He then lifts his ankle at the hip. Derek describes it as "The exact opposite of heel down", saying it can be practiced anywhere, even without a pedal, and that it will conserve energy. I'm sure we have all done this when we were sitting down one time. Try it now: keep your foot on the floor but lift and lower your ankle. Derek also has a practice routine on his site; he guarantees an improvement in endurance within 2 months. Plus, Derek plays at around 250 bpm.
- Marc
Derek's Secret Weapon:
I saw this guy live. His secret to bass drum speed: Derek puts his foot down on the pedal heel up. He then lifts his ankle at the hip. Derek describes it as "The exact opposite of heel down", saying it can be practiced anywhere, even without a pedal, and that it will conserve energy. I'm sure we have all done this when we were sitting down one time. Try it now: keep your foot on the floor but lift and lower your ankle. Derek also has a practice routine on his site; he guarantees an improvement in endurance within 2 months. Plus, Derek plays at around 250 bpm.
- Marc
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tomgrosset
Pioneer Member
Re: Derek Roddy
check out htis video of him groovin'
very different from his other solos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LGY3dLCI24
check out htis video of him groovin'
very different from his other solos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LGY3dLCI24
infernal drummer
Senior Member
Re: Derek Roddy
pretty amazing speed ! awesome
pretty amazing speed ! awesome
76RogersLondoner
Member
Re: Derek Roddy
he gets my vote!Amazing how he is just as quick left or right handed.
he gets my vote!Amazing how he is just as quick left or right handed.
Re: Derek Roddy
His humility is admirable, for somebody with his skills and creativity I'd almost expect him to be a bit cocky, but this isn't the case obviously. I'm not typically a fan of metal, but I respect everything he does, including his blast beats--it's easy to tell he just loves his instrument, it shows in his playing.
His humility is admirable, for somebody with his skills and creativity I'd almost expect him to be a bit cocky, but this isn't the case obviously. I'm not typically a fan of metal, but I respect everything he does, including his blast beats--it's easy to tell he just loves his instrument, it shows in his playing.
hateplow
Silver Member
Derek Roddy (You gotta see this guy)
If you like fast AND technical check out this guy and his website...
http://www.derekroddy.com/
tons of awesome speed metal video and clinic video.
check out the "2 over 3 Demo" It's amazing stuff...
If you like fast AND technical check out this guy and his website...
http://www.derekroddy.com/
tons of awesome speed metal video and clinic video.
check out the "2 over 3 Demo" It's amazing stuff...
Sesh
Senior Member
Re: Derek Roddy (You gotta see this guy)
I think he may have alreay been mentioned here, but I must say that even as a non death-metal/etreme metal fan I'm a big derek roddy fan.
It's the one and only thing I find a little strange on this site - I noticed he's sometimes brought up by the non-metal fans as an example of 'just another fast-feet guy' but he's actually a truly amazing drummer, and a lot more than a pair of axis pedals.
I'd love to get a lesson with him if I'm ever anywhere near!
Martin
I think he may have alreay been mentioned here, but I must say that even as a non death-metal/etreme metal fan I'm a big derek roddy fan.
It's the one and only thing I find a little strange on this site - I noticed he's sometimes brought up by the non-metal fans as an example of 'just another fast-feet guy' but he's actually a truly amazing drummer, and a lot more than a pair of axis pedals.
I'd love to get a lesson with him if I'm ever anywhere near!
Martin
doublebass
Member
Re: Derek Roddy
people like roddy are an honour to technical death metal.Respect
people like roddy are an honour to technical death metal.Respect
h3r3tic
Silver Member
Re: Derek Roddy
I personally have to say that he´s my favourite drummer in the metal community.
And I say 'best' not only because of his because but his technique applied on the drums is very unique. Most of people love him because of his speed but I find him Totally Creative and Totally Fast
You RULE DEREK!
Have you ever see him or heard him play jazz?
HE RULEZ TOO!
I personally have to say that he´s my favourite drummer in the metal community.
And I say 'best' not only because of his because but his technique applied on the drums is very unique. Most of people love him because of his speed but I find him Totally Creative and Totally Fast
You RULE DEREK!
Have you ever see him or heard him play jazz?
HE RULEZ TOO!
II xMETALx II
Member
Re: Derek Roddy
Absolute freak. This is exactly whatevery metal drummer should hope to be...
Absolute freak. This is exactly whatevery metal drummer should hope to be...
Tama Player
Silver Member
Wonder who this is?
Awesome drummer, nice speed and blast beats.
Peace
AGR
Awesome drummer, nice speed and blast beats.
Peace
AGR
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Tim Waterson
WFD ACEDRUMMER
Re: Derek Roddy playing some killer grooves!
but you are confused George Kollias is the one who plays double bass at 265 in extreme Music.
DEREK said he did not believe anyone could hold anytthing past 255 till George and a few others proved him wrong....
Tim
DEREK is a great drummer and practice is paying off BIG time...
but you are confused George Kollias is the one who plays double bass at 265 in extreme Music.
DEREK said he did not believe anyone could hold anytthing past 255 till George and a few others proved him wrong....
Tim
Derek Roddy
DRUMMERWORLD PRO DRUMMER
Re: Derek Roddy playing some killer grooves!
Please read more carefully.
Cheers.
D.
I know George and have seen him play many times (over 10) I have NEVER seen him play single stroke DB over 255 in a playing situation.... To this day. Yes there are some NILE tunes that are in the 265 range but like all of us...his feet float just a little. Besides, this is another case of putting words in my mouth. I said, on my forum... that at the TIME, nobody was playing over 255 or 260. Are drummers such as George getting closer? Yes they are but... I STILL haven't seen a drummer play 16th note singles over 255 in a PLAYING situation.
Please read more carefully.
Cheers.
D.