Danny Carey

Some drummers want options when onstage while others strive to be as precise as possible when it comes to recreating studio recordings. Here are 13 drummers who perform with massive drum kits.

They were also joined by a very cool (and special) guest!

There are some great drummers in metal, each approaching the drum solo with their own unique style.

May the birthdays be filled with plenty of candles for these rock stars celebrating this month.

He also reveals a bit about their recording process and how they get by without it.

Drummer Danny Carey picked 'Stinkfist' and 'Eulogy' from 'Ænima' as the two best-sounding Tool songs in a new interview.

Hopefully it won't take 13 years to come out.

Do any of these surprise you?

Take a look back at the landmark disc here.

Get ready.