Iowa Drum Setup: Joey Jordison's Gear Breakdown | MetalForge
Joey Jordison recorded Iowa (2001) on a Pearl Masterworks Custom kit with a Pearl Joey Jordison Signature snare.
Complete breakdown of Joey Jordison's legendary drum setup on Slipknot's Iowa. The most intense album of the nu-metal era, featuring some of the most demandi...
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit did Joey Jordison use on Iowa?
Joey Jordison recorded Iowa in 2001 using a Pearl Masterworks Custom kit with maple and African mahogany hybrid shells. The setup featured two 22x18 inch bass drums, four rack toms from 8 to 14 inches, and 16x16 and 18x16 inch floor toms. His snare was the Pearl Joey Jordison Signature model at 13x6.5 inches. The smaller 13 inch snare diameter gave his backbeat a tight, focused crack that cut through Slipknot's dense, layered percussion and guitar wall.
What cymbals did Joey Jordison use on Iowa?
Joey Jordison used a combination of Paiste RUDE and 2002 Series cymbals on Iowa. The setup included Paiste 2002 14 inch Wild Hi-Hats, Paiste RUDE Wild Crashes ranging from 16 to 19 inches, a Paiste 2002 22 inch Power Ride, Paiste RUDE 20 and 22 inch Wild Chinas, and a Paiste RUDE 10 inch Splash. The unlathed RUDE cymbals delivered an aggressive, trashy wash that matched the chaotic and extreme nature of the Iowa recording.
How much does Joey Jordison's Iowa kit cost?
Joey Jordison's Pearl Masterworks Custom setup for Iowa would have cost approximately $6,000 to $8,000 in 2001. The Pearl Joey Jordison Signature snare added another $450 to $550 at the time. Pearl Masterworks custom kits today start around $6,000 and can exceed $12,000 depending on configuration and finish. The Paiste RUDE cymbal lineup Jordison used, including multiple crashes and chinas, would cost between $2,000 and $3,500 to replicate new today.