What splash cymbal does Art Cruz use?

Art Cruz of Lamb of God runs a 9" Zildjian FX Trash Splash within his broader Zildjian A Custom touring rig, giving his breakdown hits and syncopated accents a grittier, trashier edge than a standard clean splash.

What splash cymbal does Shannon Larkin use?

Shannon Larkin of Godsmack plays a 10" Sabian AAX Splash within his AAX and HHX touring setup, delivering a bright, cutting accent voice for Godsmack's groove-driven, radio-ready rhythms.

What's a trash splash, and is it different from a regular splash?

A trash splash uses rivets or an FX treatment (like Zildjian's FX Trash Splash) to add a dirtier, more aggressive decay compared to a standard clean splash. It suits groove metal's syncopated, riff-locked accents better than a smoothly ringing splash for drummers wanting a grittier edge.

What size splash cymbal is best for groove metal?

9"-10" is the most common range among groove metal drummers. Art Cruz runs a 9" splash for the sharpest possible stab, while Shannon Larkin's 10" splash retains a touch more body for breakdown punctuation.

What's the best budget splash cymbal for groove metal?

The Zildjian Planet Z Splash (€35-50) and Sabian SBR Splash (€30-45) both use budget B8 bronze but deliver a genuinely usable, bright accent voice for developing drummers, while the Meinl HCS Splash (€25-40) is the most affordable brass-alloy option for a first full beginner cymbal setup.