The drum kit has seen many pioneers over the years Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, John Bonham and countless other familiar names whose vision and talent shaped what drumming is today.

But decades have since past; these pioneers are gone and the world of drums has changed. So who are the new drum heroes taking the instrument to the next level? Who are the new guard redefining what it is to be a drummer?

What follows is a list of ten people who, over just the last few years, have earned themselves the title of new drum hero. We salute them, and so should you.