Drumming News :
The 2025 Drumeo Awards celebrated the drummers who defined the sound, energy, and creative direction of modern music over the past year. Voted on by the global drumming community, this year’s winners reflect a scene that is more expressive, genre-fluid, and platform-driven than ever before—spanning arena stages, studios, jazz clubs, and social media feeds.
From iconic legacy artists to boundary-pushing modern voices, the awards highlight how drumming continues to evolve while honoring the players who move it forward.
Major Awards
- Drummer of the Year: II (Sleep Token)
- Drum Recording of the Year: II (Sleep Token) — “Even In Arcadia”
- Drum Performance of the Year: Travis Barker, Chad Smith & Danny Carey
Genre & Platform Awards
- YouTube Drummer of the Year: 66Samus
- Instagram Drummer of the Year: El Estepario Siberiano
- TikTok Drummer of the Year: Domino Santantonio
- Soul & Funk Drummer of the Year: Nate Smith
- R&B & Hip-Hop Drummer of the Year: Devon “Stixx” Taylor
- Pop Drummer of the Year: Jamal Moore
- Country Drummer of the Year: Cody Ash
- Contemporary Drummer of the Year: Tony Royster Jr.
- Jazz Drummer of the Year: Jonathan Barber
- Progressive Drummer of the Year: Mike Portnoy
- Metal Drummer of the Year: II (Sleep Token)
- Rock Drummer of the Year: Josh Dun
Legacy Awards
- The Louie Bellson Award: Scott Travis
- The Viola Smith Award: Terry Bozzio
- The Buddy Rich Award: Bill Ward
- The Tony Williams Award: Caleb Hayes
- The Dom Famularo Award: Ulysses Owens Jr.
Together, the 2025 Drumeo Award winners tell a powerful story of where drumming is today: emotionally driven, technically fearless, digitally influential, and deeply connected to its roots—while constantly pushing into new territory.
