Danny Carey
Tool's towering drummer who combines progressive complexity with primal power, known for polyrhythmic mastery and electronic integration.
Daniel Edwin Carey is the drummer for the progressive metal band Tool. Standing 6'5", his physical presence matches his drumming: powerful yet intricate, combining polyrhythmic patterns with thunderous grooves. Carey incorporates elements from jazz, world music, and electronic percussion into his playing, often using synthesizer triggers and unconventional time signatures. His technical ability and musical creativity have made Tool one of the most respected bands in progressive music.
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Videos
Performances, tutorials, and interviews
Featured
Tool - Pneuma (Live)
Mind-bending polyrhythms in action
Danny Carey Drum Cam - 46 & 2
Isolated cam showing his technique
More Videos
Danny Carey - Parabola (Isolated Drums)
His intricate playing fully exposed
Signature Songs
Tracks that define their drumming legacy
Pneuma
Tool
Polyrhythmic masterpiece in multiple time signatures
46 & 2
Tool
Accessible entry point to his complex style
Influence Map
Who influenced them and who they influenced
Influenced By
Odd time signatures, melodic approach
Polyrhythmic concepts