Matt Greiner Complete Drum Setup — August Burns Red Gear Guide | MetalForge
Complete breakdown of Matt Greiner's drum setup with August Burns Red. Mapex Black Panther Design Lab kit, Paiste Formula 602 cymbals, DW 9000 Series double ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Matt Greiner use?
Matt Greiner plays a Mapex Black Panther Design Lab kit, a maple/walnut hybrid shell pack he switched to in 2016 for August Burns Red's technically demanding metalcore sets. He runs a double-kick setup with two 22" x 18" bass drums, and toms ranging from 10" to 16".
What cymbals does Matt Greiner play?
Matt Greiner is a Paiste Cymbals endorser and plays the Formula 602 series: 14" Hi-Hats, 16", 17", and 18" Crashes, a 22" Ride, an 18" China, and a 10" Splash.
What sticks does Matt Greiner use?
Matt Greiner plays Vic Firth Matt Greiner Signature sticks — a custom model designed for his specific playing demands. The sticks balance power for metalcore's heaviest passages with control for the ghost notes and textural work that define his more musical moments with August Burns Red.
What snare drum does Matt Greiner use?
Matt Greiner's main snare is a Mapex Black Panther 14" x 5.5" Maple, delivering the warm crack that anchors August Burns Red's arrangements while still cutting through the band's dense guitar mixes.
What double bass pedal does Matt Greiner use?
Matt Greiner drives August Burns Red's double-bass lines with a DW 9000 Series double pedal, providing the responsive, consistent feel essential for the band's precise double-kick metalcore patterns.