Between the Buried and Me - Blake Richardson Drummer Profile & Gear | MetalForge
Between the Buried and Me, formed in 2000 in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a genre-defying progressive metal band known for Blake Richardson's jazz-influenced technical drumming.
Explore Between the Buried and Me's progressive metal drumming with longtime drummer Blake Richardson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the drummer for Between the Buried and Me?
Blake Richardson, since 2005.
Did Between the Buried and Me have other drummers before Blake Richardson?
Yes: founding drummer Will Goodyear (2000-2002, recorded the 2002 self-titled debut), Michael Howard Reig (2002-2003), Mark Castillo (2003-2004, recorded The Silent Circus), and Jason Roe (2004-2005) all preceded Richardson.
What genres does Between the Buried and Me play?
A blend of progressive metal, metalcore, technical death metal, and avant-garde metal, with the band's sound evolving significantly across their catalog.
Where is Between the Buried and Me from?
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, where the band formed in 2000.
Who played drums on Between the Buried and Me's "Between the Buried and Me"?
Will Goodyear played drums on "Between the Buried and Me" (2002).
Who played drums on Between the Buried and Me's "The Blue Nowhere"?
Blake Richardson played drums on "The Blue Nowhere" (2025).