Ohms Drum Setup: Abe Cunningham's Gear on Deftones' Newest Album (2020) | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deftones' newest album?

Deftones' newest studio album is Ohms, released on September 25, 2020. It is their ninth studio album, produced by Terry Date — their first collaboration since Saturday Night Wrist in 2006. Ohms features Abe Cunningham on drums with his signature Tama Starclassic Maple/Bubinga kit and Sabian HHX cymbals, and includes the tracks 'Ceremony', 'Urantia', 'Pompeji', and 'Genesis'.

What drum kit did Abe Cunningham use on Ohms?

Abe Cunningham recorded Ohms in 2019-2020 using a Tama Starclassic Maple/Bubinga hybrid kit. The setup featured a single 22x18 inch bass drum, 10 and 12 inch rack toms, and 14 and 16 inch floor toms. His cymbal setup was the Sabian HHX series, including 14-inch HHX Groove Hi-Hats, HHX Evolution crashes in 17 and 19 inch sizes, a 21-inch HHX Evolution Ride, and an 18-inch HHX Chinese.

Who produced Deftones' Ohms album?

Ohms was produced by Terry Date, marking his first collaboration with Deftones since Saturday Night Wrist in 2006. Date had previously produced Deftones' debut Adrenaline, their breakthrough Around the Fur, and the landmark White Pony. His return brought a room-capture, natural-dynamics approach to Ohms that reconnected the album with the atmospheric sensibility of Deftones' most celebrated earlier work.

What snare did Abe Cunningham use on Ohms?

Abe Cunningham used a Tama S.L.P. Big Black Steel 14x8-inch snare on Ohms. The deep steel shell provides a wide dynamic range — from sensitive ghost-note response to thunderous authority in the album's heaviest passages. This snare became central to Abe's modern sound and is clearly audible on 'Ceremony' and 'Headless.'