Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses Drum Setup — Joey Jordison | MetalForge
Complete breakdown of Joey Jordison's drum setup on Slipknot's Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses). Pearl Masters kit, Pearl Free-Floating brass snare, Paiste RU...
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit did Joey Jordison use on Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses?
Joey Jordison used a Pearl Masters kit on Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses), recorded at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles in 2003-2004 with producer Rick Rubin and engineer Greg Fidelman. The setup featured double 22 x 18 inch bass drums and an expanded five-piece rack tom configuration — eight through sixteen inches — plus two floor toms. The Pearl Masters maple and African mahogany hybrid shells provided the warmth and attack that Rubin's cleaner production philosophy made fully audible for the first time across Slipknot's discography.
What pedals did Joey Jordison use on Vol. 3?
Joey Jordison used Pearl Demon Drive double pedals on Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses). The Demon Drive's cam-driven mechanism and light action enabled the speed and precision required for 'The Blister Exists' and 'Three Nil,' as well as the more groove-focused patterns on 'Duality' and 'Before I Forget.' The Demon Drive was Jordison's primary double-bass pedal throughout his Pearl endorsement and remained his standard across the Iowa and Vol. 3 eras.
Did Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses win a Grammy?
'Before I Forget' from Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 48th Grammy Awards in 2006. 'Duality,' also from Vol. 3, was separately nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 47th Grammy Awards in 2005. Vol. 3 was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA and debuted at #1 on both the US Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart — Slipknot's most commercially successful album.
What snare did Joey Jordison use on Vol. 3?
Joey Jordison used a Pearl Free-Floating brass snare drum in 14 x 6.5 inches on Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses). This was a different instrument from the Pearl Joey Jordison Signature 13 x 6.5 inch steel snare used on Iowa. The Free-Floating design suspends the brass shell between the hoops without contact, allowing freer resonance and a more open, warmer crack. Rick Rubin's production made this broader snare character clearly audible in the mix — particularly on 'Duality' and 'Before I Forget.'