The readers of Modern Drummer MagazineВ chose Thomas Haake of Meshuggah for Best Metal Drummer in this year's annual poll of the issue.

Here's how the Top 5 looks like:

1. Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)
2. Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall)
3. Chris Adler (Lamb of God)
4. Derek Roddy (ex-Hate Eternal)
5. Joey Jordison (Slipknot)

Tomas Haake in action