Shannon Larkin Drum Set & Kit — Godsmack Gear | MetalForge
Shannon Larkin Drum Kit, Gear & Setup
See exactly what drums, cymbals, and hardware Shannon Larkin (Godsmack) plays — ddrum Dios Series drum set, Sabian AAX/HHX cymbals, DW 9000 double pedal.
Quick Facts: Shannon Larkin
| Band | Godsmack / Ugly Kid Joe / Amen |
|---|---|
| All bands | Godsmack, Ugly Kid Joe, Amen |
| Genre | Hard Rock / Heavy Metal / Nu Metal |
| Country | USA |
| Primary brand | Sabian |
| Drum kit | ddrum Dios Series |
| Snare | ddrum Dios 14x6.5" Maple |
| Sticks | Vic Firth American Classic 5B |
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Shannon Larkin use?
Shannon Larkin plays a ddrum Dios Series drum kit — a setup built for the raw power and groove-centric approach he brought to Godsmack across two decades of multi-platinum hard rock. It's anchored by a ddrum Dios 14"x6.5" Maple snare delivering a warm yet cutting crack.
What drum set does Shannon Larkin use?
Shannon Larkin's drum set pairs his ddrum Dios Series shells and maple snare with Sabian AAX and HHX Series cymbals and a DW 9000 Series double pedal, the configuration anchoring Godsmack albums like Faceless, IV, and When Legends Rise.
What cymbals does Shannon Larkin play?
Shannon Larkin plays Sabian AAX and HHX Series cymbals: 14" AAX Stage Hi-Hats, 18" and 19" AAX X-Plosion Crashes, a 21" HHX Raw Bell Dry Ride, a 10" AAX Splash, and an 18" AAX Chinese cymbal.
What hi-hats does Shannon Larkin use?
Shannon Larkin plays 14" Sabian AAX Stage Hi-Hats, chosen for a bright, cutting chick sound that drives Godsmack's groove-oriented hard rock arrangements.
What snare does Shannon Larkin use?
Shannon Larkin's snare is a ddrum Dios 14"x6.5" Maple, delivering the warm yet cutting crack that anchors Godsmack's groove-driven rhythms.
What sticks does Shannon Larkin use?
Shannon Larkin uses Vic Firth American Classic 5B drumsticks.
What bass drum pedal does Shannon Larkin use?
Shannon Larkin drives his powerful double kick foundation with a DW 9000 Series double pedal.
What drumheads does Shannon Larkin use?
Shannon Larkin uses Evans drumheads across his ddrum Dios kit.
What band is Shannon Larkin in?
Shannon Larkin was the drummer for Godsmack from 2002 to 2024, making him the band's longest-serving drummer. He previously played with Ugly Kid Joe (1991-1997), Wrathchild America (1989-1991), and Another Animal (2007-2008).
What throne does Shannon Larkin use?
Shannon Larkin sits on a Pork Pie Big Boy throne behind his ddrum Dios Series drum kit, the same drum set he has used since joining Godsmack in 2002.