when I was into only metal, Igor Calavera was my fave (Sepultura, especially Arise, their best album by far in my opinion) even though you may say he's not all that great, Lars Ulrich was always pretty good, he had a good sound, plus Metallica used to be my and probably most people at this forum's fave band...

If you look at Jazz guys tho they are head and shoulders above the rest...John Bonham and some other absolutely phenomenal rock drummers come very close, but take one listen to Tony Williams or maestro Elvin Jones...even Philly Joe Jones and a whole hell of a lot more guys...my faves of Jazz would have to be Billy Cobham, probably Jack DeJohnette, Dennis Chambers (hardcore of course), all of these guys are older and black of course, and that should be ABSOLUTELY no surprise...these dudes sweep the floor with ANYONE...