Gore Drum Setup: Abe Cunningham's Gear on Deftones' Highest-Charting Album | MetalForge
Abe Cunningham recorded Gore (2016) on a Tama Starclassic Bubinga / Birch hybrid kit with a Tama Bell Brass 14"x6.5" / Tama Starphonic Brass snare.
Discover the exact drums, cymbals, and gear Abe Cunningham used to record Deftones' Gore — the 2016 album that debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200. Complete g...
Frequently Asked Questions
What drums did Abe Cunningham use on Gore?
Abe Cunningham recorded Gore in 2015-2016 using the same Tama Starclassic kit with bubinga/birch hybrid shells he had used on Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan. The setup featured a single 22x18 inch bass drum, 10 and 12 inch rack toms, and 14 and 16 inch floor toms — a stable, familiar configuration carried over into an album whose songwriting was otherwise pushing into new territory.
What chart position did Deftones' Gore reach?
Gore debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart upon its April 8, 2016 release, tying the band's 2003 self-titled album as their highest chart position to that point in their career. It was their best Billboard 200 debut in over a decade.
What cymbals does Abe Cunningham play on Gore?
On Gore, Abe Cunningham used his established Zildjian K Custom setup, including 14-inch K Custom Hi-Hats, K Custom crashes in 18 and 20 inch sizes, a 22-inch K Custom Ride, and a 19-inch A Custom China. This is the same K Custom/A Custom cymbal palette he has used throughout his career with Deftones.
Who produced Deftones' Gore album?
Gore was produced, recorded, engineered, and mixed by Matt Hyde at Megawatt Recording in Studio City, California, with additional engineering from Chris Rakestraw. The album was mastered by Howie Weinberg and Gentry Studer. It was Deftones' last studio album before producer Terry Date returned for Ohms in 2020.
What is the most popular song on Deftones' Gore?
"Prayers/Triangles," the album's opening track, is Gore's most-streamed song and a frequent entry on "best Deftones songs" lists. The track also features Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains contributing a guest guitar solo on a different song from the same album, "Phantom Bride."