DDRUM Artist Vinny Appice performs 'Holy Diver'!

DDRUM endorser Vinny Appice, playing Holy Diver with the Dean/ddrum Employee band at Seminole Music & Sound. Taken during Vinny's clinic at the store on 5/21/2013

Drums: Reflex RSL Powerhouse black satin
5x14 snare (Vintone Arbor maple)
9x12 tom
10x13 tom
16x16 floor tom
16x18 floor tom
16x24 bass drum

[WhatsHisName]

Rock-solid drumming from Vinny as usual. One of the greatest rock drummers in my opinion. He plays for the song, not for himself.

[stevenrobertson]

I keep seeing comments that say Vinnie is underappreciated and underrated. Fact is any serious rock drummer knows him and appreciates the Hell out of him and rates him very high as a drummer, influence and icon in drumming. Even his Brother who inspired him to play to begin with.

[jeffrey]

I personally love the way Vinnie you do double in tasteful rolls and fills....and still don't overplay.... especially with your always have good form....and you seem to make every song.... sound like a complete performance in Rock never seem to get out of why Ronnie...and everyone that knows real Rock your very you Vinnie.

[jeffrey]

Thank you.... I'm 61....I grew up on Rock and Ronnie James Vinnie Appice is, .and has always been one of my absolute favorite Rock he's extremely solid... always plays deep in the pocket with great feel....with great heart and perfect besides.... Ronnie loved Vinnie's it's easy to see love you your brother both are top notch....and much loved...and appreciated....live long and prosper...

[JazzyJonas]

Vinny is the perfect example of an undeniably great drummer who plays modestly and tastefully.  Dumb asses think "oh that's so easy" like it's a fucking competition.  Try playing along with this and you'll realize that you're not as good as you thought you were. It's hard to keep time on any instrument.  This just kills and grooves at the same time.  Much love!

[drumming]

He combines strong hitting with dynamic and musicality, hard to find today with all the trigger dudes

[Kreln]

*I always loved Vinnie's Bonhamesqe' way of lagging his snare and tom hits... Without dropping the BPM tempo, it makes it all feel a little slower than it actually is, thus giving the groove the feel of a giant monster like King Kong or Godzilla stomping along, marching towards their doomed prey...*

[jaybone]

He makes it LOOK easy.  It's cuz he's a rock veteran, having played as a pro all his adult life, and he's just a practiced, serious musician.  Great look at his playing here.  Love it.

[julioocasioalbino]

DIO was lucky to have Vinnie in his band, awesome drummer

[mbabs]

One of the most underrated drummers of metal and under underappreciated.

[drumcrazycrary]

I have always loved his style...one if the best grooving rock drummers! EVER!!

[reggaefan]

I agree 100%. Vinnie is the man. His drum playing sounds so full and rounded.

[breal]

Any beginner can get about 4 years worth of drum lessons just from this clip.

[craigster]

Just met Vinny this week at a Florida Drum Clinic. When you look up the definition of the word "class" there should be a caption with his picture.

[davidnissim]

Vinny was Dio’s right-hand man. Played with him in Black Sabbath twice, played with him in the band DIO, as well as Heaven & Hell, and played drums on a tribute album to Dio when he died. If that’s not the most devout friendship, then nothing is.

[padistedor]

I love his playing on this song, especially them tasty fills!

[watergrass]

Vinny is phenomenal. He puts a smile on my face. Nobody can play like him. One of a kind.

[Ranger-ibxw]

I LOVE HOW THE DRUMS HAVE A PRICE TAG ON IT. I WOULD MARK THAT ONE UP IF VINNIE APPICE PLAYED HOLY DIVER ON IT.

[FrankSkellington]

great great great drummer, he is criminally underappreciated

[peterkawiecki]

Awesome feeling behind the kit. I love Vinnie's playing. I met him at a clinic at Creative Music in Connecticut about 30 years ago. A perfect gentleman. Thanks Vinnie.