Favorite drum intro?

SixesAlltheway

SixesAlltheway

Ancient Mariner
So, I was walking home today with my headphones on and Davidian comes on and I think to myself, now that's a kick ass intro! So whats your favorite drum intro tracks? Doesn't have to be only metal I guess....

A few that came to mind:


 
I like this one a lot:

Instantly got me hooked on DT big time. I had never heard such a complicated yet groovy drum pattern before. It still remains to be one of my favorite Portnoy drum performances and a testament to his ability to combine technique with feel. He may be no Mangini from a technical standpoint, but his groove can't be beat.

This one is great too:

Kind of an anomaly since I don't find the drums to be the highlight anywhere else on the album, or particularly noticeable for that matter. Yet this album starts with one of the greatest intros of all time. Not just drum intros.

And I'm not sure if this counts since it isn't drums only:

...but the drums are the highlight of that intro and a perfect introduction for Neil Peart in Rush.

Nothing beats Painkiller or Stargazer though. Those are the first ones that spring to mind.
 
Davidian, 6:00 and Where Eagles Dare are some of my favorites.

Another good drum intro by Dream Theater is Honor Thy Father.
 
Mosh said:
Oh yea, Honor Thy Father is another favorite of mine too.
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Can't forget "6:00" either, another good one!

Bonham was a master at great drum intros, When The Levee Breaks, simple but so effective! Rock N' Roll, Good Times Bad Times...etc etc ;)

Aaaaand let's not forget one of the most praised drum intros of all time by Steve Gadd on this tune:

 
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