How to Sound Like Ray Luzier — Drum Gear & Setup Guide | MetalForge
Replicate Ray Luzier's Korn drum sound. Gear list, settings, and technique tips to get that signature tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of drummer replaced David Silveria in Korn?
Ray Luzier replaced David Silveria as Korn's drummer. A veteran session and touring player — previously with David Lee Roth's band and the supergroup Army of Anyone — Luzier joined Korn in 2007 and made his studio debut on Korn III: Remember Who You Are (2010), which debuted at #7 on the US Billboard 200.
What drum kit does Ray Luzier play?
Ray Luzier plays a Pearl Masters Maple Complete kit with double 22" x 18" bass drums, a five-tom spread (10", 12", 13" racks and 16", 18" floor toms), and a Pearl Reference 14" x 6.5" brass snare. His cymbals are Sabian AAX — 14" Stage Hi-Hats, 18" and 19" X-Plosion Crashes, a 21" Stage Ride, and an 18" AAXtreme China.
What pedal and sticks does Ray Luzier use?
Luzier uses the Pearl Demon Drive direct-drive double pedal and his own signature Promark Ray Luzier TX420X sticks, which feature a nylon tip for consistent cymbal articulation.
What songs best showcase Ray Luzier's technique?
"Oildale (Leave Me Alone)" from Korn III (2010) shows his raw studio debut, "Never Never" from The Paradigm Shift (2013) and "Rotting in Vain" from The Serenity of Suffering (2016) show his confident, locked-in groove, and "Start the Healing" from Requiem (2022) shows his more restrained, atmospheric playing.
What should I practice first to sound like Ray Luzier?
Start with the Bass-Lock Groove Drill — learning a syncopated bassline by ear and building your kick-and-snare pattern to reinforce it exactly. Luzier's entire style is built on locking to the pocket, not technical flash.