It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: your votes are in and we’re ready to announce the winners of the 2024 Drumeo Awards!
Thanks to you, we’re able to acknowledge and showcase some of the most accomplished players in the drumming community this year.
From skilled virtuosos and teachers to talented entertainers, we put 75 amazing drummers on the ballot – and you submitted hundreds of thousands of votes for the ones you thought deserved the most recognition.
We nominated drummers from 15 different countries including the US, Canada, Italy, Germany, Columbia, Serbia, Spain and England.
Scroll down to find out who won, or learn about all the 2024 Drumeo Awards nominees.
And if you missed the awards show live stream, rewatch it right here:
The Drummer Of The Year Award is our biggest award. It goes to a drummer who checked all the boxes this year with recording projects, live or streaming events, online presence, and all-around excellence in their contributions to music.
Your vote made it loud and clear: El Estepario Siberiano was your favorite.
In 2024, he formed the band The Cost, collaborated with notable artists like Serj Tankian, and released several viral videos that highlight his exceptional skill.
The winner of this award played on a single track or a full album that made an outstanding contribution to their style – or to music in general – via the drums.
You voted for Saviors, the new album from Green Day featuring Tré Cool’s drumming prowess, as your drum recording of the year.
The winner of this award put on a legendary, must-watch performance this year, either with a full band at an event or in a solo studio video.
Well, in the midst of one of the biggest drum chair flip-flops in history, Eloy Casagrande put on a legendary performance in the middle of the desert to make his debut as the new drummer for Slipknot.
Queen Cora Coleman had an impressive year, touring with Chante Moore, serving as Assistant Musical Director for CMT’s Smashing Glass gala, and delivering a standout performance as a featured drummer on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
In 2024, Ulysses taught the first-ever 30-Day Jazz course with Drumeo, created a viral video that featured his Generation Y band covering a Nirvana song, and launched the new Louis Armstrong Broadway musical, A Wonderful World.
Cody had a big year on even bigger stages as he toured with rising country star Jelly Roll.
Renowned for his speed, precision, and dynamic performances, Eric spent his year touring the world with artists like Eros Ramazzotti and Andrey Chmut, performing at drum clinics and festivals, and creating inspiring short-form content.
Stanton had a very busy 2024, touring with Galactic, running his Spirit of New Orleans Drum Camp, and doing various clinics and events, including a visit to Drumeo.
With the debut of his solo album, Mark, Guiliana continues to push boundaries and create new frontiers in music, showcasing his unique sound and artistry.
Mike made a highly anticipated return to Dream Theater in 2024, recording their upcoming album and embarking on a worldwide tour. He also made waves with some of the year’s most viral drum content.
In 2024, Eloy Casagrande officially joined Slipknot. Need we say more?
Pearl Jam shook the music scene with Dark Matter, a critically acclaimed album powered by Matt Cameron’s signature groove and boundless creativity.
This award goes to a drummer who has built their profile independently, has created a strong online community on YouTube, and is constantly inspiring or entertaining people with their drum videos, playing, and/or personality.
For the second year in a row, El Estepario defends his title of YouTube Drummer Of The Year, having officially surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. Can he make it a three-peat?
This award goes to a drummer who’s built a strong online community on Instagram, has created a strong brand for themselves, and constantly inspires, educates, or entertains.
Buckets the Drummer is a street performer known for his high-energy drumming, utilizing buckets and other unconventional percussion instruments. He has built a large social media following thanks to his distinctive style and captivating street performances in various cities.
This award goes to a drummer who’s a standout on TikTok and who has used the platform to entertain or inspire the next generation of drummers.
This year’s winner is Raja Meissner! Her energetic and genre-blending covers of popular songs have garnered a large following for her impressive technical skills and entertaining videos.
An in-house panel chose the next five award-winners as examples of drummers who embody the spirit of each award’s namesake.
One of the most accomplished and well-known drummers of the 20th century, Buddy Rich is still a household name because of his virtuosic talents and his accomplishments as a bandleader. The recipient of this ‘hall of fame’ award has made their name synonymous with drumming over decades of excellence. This may be through any combination of performance, recording, teaching, or all of the above.
We chose Roy Haynes as the recipient of this year’s Buddy Rich Award. One of the last living legends from the bebop era who’s played with Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk and more, he’s a jazz pioneer who inspired other greats like Elvin Jones and Tony Williams.
A multiple GRAMMY Award winner, Modern Drummer Hall of Famer and recipient of several prominent Lifetime Achievement Awards, Roy is almost 99 years old and still plays the drums when he can.
Viola Smith was a pioneer in expanding the boundaries of drumming. From her unprecedented, massive drum set (including two elevated gong drums) to playing beyond the age of 100, she was an innovator who carved her own path in the drumming community – especially during an era when she wasn’t encouraged to do so.
This award is given to a trailblazing drummer who has shown innovation and creativity in how they approach the drum set.
Arthur Dubois isn’t just a drummer and percussionist – he uses the physics of sound (and even water) to create unique effects. His hybrid style and creative beats have captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of people on social media, including non-drummers. Arthur is a great example of someone who’s adding elements of surprise to the instrument and inspires others to look at percussion differently.
Louie Bellson has long been credited as the first drummer to popularize double bass playing. Before metal and rock came to be, Louie transferred his skills and sounds from hands to feet, finding new ways to express rhythms on the low end. This award is presented to a drummer who has displayed excellence and creativity in double bass drumming.
Alex Cohen is this year’s Louie Bellson Award recipient. A unique and advanced drummer who’s constantly aiming to push the envelope, Alex is executing things on double bass that most would never even attempt. From playing Delecluse snare pieces on his feet to creatively applying rudiments on the kicks, he’s huge on education and encouraging other drummers to challenge the norm.
Tony Williams was just 17 years old when he played on Miles Davis’ revolutionary album, Seven Steps To Heaven. This award is presented to a drummer who has already made a memorable impact at a young age. The winner will have made valuable contributions to drumming and/or inspired others with their music.
Tosh Peterson has already accomplished the stuff of dreams, and he’s only 22! From drumming with Royal and the Serpent, Fall Out Boy and JXDN, Tosh had a busy 2023. He also recorded with and played some huge gigs with Jung Kook of BTS, including a performance on the Tonight Show.
But this year was just one more notch on his belt: he’s been touring since he was 16 and has worked with Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Nas X, Bad Bunny and more.
Tony Williams was just 17 years old when he played on Miles Davis’ revolutionary album, Seven Steps To Heaven. This award is presented to a drummer who has already made a memorable impact at a young age. The winner will have made valuable contributions to drumming and/or inspired others with their music.
Tosh Peterson has already accomplished the stuff of dreams, and he’s only 22! From drumming with Royal and the Serpent, Fall Out Boy and JXDN, Tosh had a busy 2023. He also recorded with and played some huge gigs with Jung Kook of BTS, including a performance on the Tonight Show.
But this year was just one more notch on his belt: he’s been touring since he was 16 and has worked with Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Nas X, Bad Bunny and more.
Thanks so much for voting, sharing, and participating in the Drumeo Awards – you’ve helped us honor and highlight some of today’s most impactful and hardworking drummers. See you later this year for the 2025 awards season!
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