Who are the best doom metal drummers and what pedals do they use?

Bill Ward, who invented doom metal's tempo-and-tonnage template with Black Sabbath, doesn't currently have a dedicated MetalForge gear profile. Mario Duplantier of Gojira is the closest working analogue, driving dual 22"x18" kicks with two independent Tama Iron Cobra 900 Power Glide pedals. Igor Cavalera of Sepultura plays a Pearl Eliminator double pedal, and Danny Carey of Tool runs Tama Iron Cobra pedals across his massive touring rig.

What pedal does Mario Duplantier use?

Mario Duplantier of Gojira doesn't use a double pedal at all — he drives the band's two separate 22"x18" bass drums with a pair of independent Tama Iron Cobra 900 Power Glide pedals, giving each kick fully independent tone and timing control for crushing, down-tuned passages on albums like "From Mars to Sirius" and "Magma".

Do doom metal drummers need double bass pedals?

Not usually. Brann Dailor's single DW 5000 Series pedal handles Mastodon's straightforward, riff-locked doom-sludge grooves without any double-kick hardware. Igor Cavalera and Danny Carey both use double pedals, but mainly for occasional accents rather than sustained double-bass speed, since doom rarely calls for blast-beat tempos.

What pedal does Igor Cavalera use?

Igor Cavalera of Sepultura and Cavalera Conspiracy plays a Pearl Eliminator Redline double pedal, using its interchangeable cam system to balance the reliable, controlled power the band's down-tuned tribal heaviness demands with occasional double-kick fills.

What's the best budget pedal for doom metal?

The Tama Iron Cobra 600 (around €250-300) shares the same family DNA as Mario Duplantier and Danny Carey's professional pedals. For an even more affordable single-pedal entry point in the same family as Brann Dailor's setup, the DW 3000 Series (€90-120) is an excellent starting point.