Lighting Up the Sky Drum Setup: Shannon Larkin's Ludwig Vistalite Kit on Godsmack's Final Album (2023) | MetalForge
Discover the exact drum kit, cymbals, and pedals Shannon Larkin used on Godsmack's Lighting Up the Sky (2023) — the band's announced final studio album. Ludw...
Frequently Asked Questions
What kit does Shannon Larkin use on Lighting Up the Sky?
On Godsmack's Lighting Up the Sky (2023), Shannon Larkin played a Ludwig Vistalite acrylic drum kit — clear acrylic shells in his standard double 22" bass drum configuration with 10" and 12" rack toms and 14" and 16" floor toms. The Ludwig Vistalite is a revival of the iconic 1970s acrylic design made famous by John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. See the full [Shannon Larkin drummer profile](/drummer/shannon-larkin) for his complete career and gear overview.
What cymbals did Shannon Larkin use on Lighting Up the Sky?
Shannon Larkin used Sabian HHX and AAX series cymbals on Godsmack's Lighting Up the Sky (2023): Sabian AAX 14" Stage Hi-Hats, Sabian HHX 17" and 19" Evolution Crashes, Sabian HHX 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride, Sabian HHX 18" Chinese, and Sabian AAX 10" Splash. This HHX/AAX dual-series configuration is the refined setup he developed through the When Legends Rise (2018) period. See the [Shannon Larkin complete gear guide](/articles/shannon-larkin-drum-setup) for his full Sabian setup.
When was Godsmack's last album released?
Godsmack's most recent and final studio album, Lighting Up the Sky, was released on February 24, 2023, through BMG. It is the band's eighth studio album and was announced as their farewell record. Shannon Larkin drums throughout — his final Godsmack studio recording after joining the band in 2002. See the [When Legends Rise drum setup article](/articles/when-legends-rise-drum-setup) for the previous (2018) album comparison.
What pedals does Shannon Larkin use on Godsmack's final album?
Shannon Larkin uses the DW 9000 Series Double Bass Pedal on Lighting Up the Sky (2023) and throughout the post-2010 Godsmack period. The DW 9000's chain-drive mechanism and adjustable cam deliver the smooth, consistent feel his groove-forward hard rock double-kick patterns require. It is one of the most trusted flagship double bass pedals in professional rock and metal drumming.