Charlie Benante Drum Kit & Gear Setup — Anthrax Drummer | MetalForge
Charlie Benante Drum Kit, Gear & Setup
Complete biography of Charlie Benante, Anthrax drummer and thrash metal pioneer. Explore his revolutionary double bass and blast beat techniques, Big Four le...
Quick Facts: Charlie Benante
| Band | Anthrax / S.O.D. / Pantera |
|---|---|
| All bands | Anthrax, S.O.D., Pantera |
| Genre | Thrash Metal |
| Country | USA |
| Primary brand | Tama |
| Drum kit | Tama Starclassic |
| Snare | Tama Charlie Benante Signature 14x6.5" |
| Sticks | Vic Firth Charlie Benante Signature |
Frequently Asked Questions
What band does Charlie Benante play drums for?
Charlie Benante has been the drummer for Anthrax since 1983, and has toured with the Pantera reunion since 2022 in honor of his late friend Vinnie Paul.
What drums does Charlie Benante play?
Charlie Benante plays a Tama Starclassic drum kit.
What drum kit does Charlie Benante play?
Charlie Benante's drum kit is a Tama Starclassic shell pack, anchored by his Tama Charlie Benante Signature 14"x6.5" snare drum.
What drum set does Charlie Benante play?
Charlie Benante's drum set pairs Tama Starclassic shells and his signature 14"x6.5" snare with Paiste RUDE and 2002 Series cymbals, a Tama Speed Cobra double pedal, and Roland electronics.
What cymbals does Charlie Benante use?
Charlie Benante uses Paiste RUDE and 2002 Series cymbals, including 14" Hi-Hats, 18" and 19" Crashes, a 20" Power Ride, and an 18" China.
What snare drum does Charlie Benante use?
Charlie Benante's primary snare is his own Tama Charlie Benante Signature, a 14"x6.5" shell.
What pedals does Charlie Benante use?
Charlie Benante drives his thrash-defining double bass technique with a Tama Speed Cobra double pedal.
What drumsticks does Charlie Benante use?
Charlie Benante plays his own signature Vic Firth Charlie Benante Signature drumsticks.
What drumheads does Charlie Benante use?
Charlie Benante uses Evans drumheads across his Tama Starclassic drum kit and drum set.