Great Drummers – Joey Jordison

DRUMSTARZ is launching a new series—Great Drummers. And who better to start with than Joey Jordison? Best known as the drummer of Slipknot, Jordison gained worldwide fame as part of the band. But his recognition didn’t stop there—he was also named the best drummer of the past 25 years.

How did he achieve this? Joey’s drumming speed is staggering—he delivers 2,677 strokes in just two minutes, which equals 22 hits per second! Despite his impressive technique and speed, Jordison admitted that he never pre-planned his drum parts.

"I never sit down and think through my drum parts—never!" Jordison emphasized. "Since the very beginning, I’ve never struggled with 'what should I play in this section?' It just comes naturally. When I write songs, I start on the guitar, and at that moment, I already know how the drum part will sound. My approach to composition is a bit unusual—I don’t overthink my songs. It all just happens on its own."