# Tomas Haake vs Mario Duplantier — Drum Kit Battle

> MetalForge Drummer Battle: Tomas Haake (Meshuggah) vs Mario Duplantier (Gojira)

**Battle Category:** Progressive Giants · **URL:** https://metalforge.io/battles/tomas-haake-vs-mario-duplantier

Tomas Haake and Mario Duplantier face off in the MetalForge community drum kit battle. Both are legends in Progressive Metal and Progressive Death Metal, but their gear setups tell very different stories. Vote at [metalforge.io/battles/tomas-haake-vs-mario-duplantier](https://metalforge.io/battles/tomas-haake-vs-mario-duplantier) to crown the winner.

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## Tomas Haake Drum Kit Setup

**Band:** Meshuggah  
**Genre:** Progressive Metal / Djent  
**Current Kit:** Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech (24"x18" Bass, 10"x8", 12"x9", 13"x10", 16"x14", 18"x16" Toms)  
**Cymbals:** Sabian HHX & AAX Series (14" HHX Compression Hi-Hats, 15" Artisan Hi-Hats, 19" & 20" & 21" HHX Stage Crashes, 22" Legacy Ride, 19" AAXtreme China)  
**Key Gear:** Sonor Tomas Haake Signature 14x6.5" & Artist Series Bronze, Tama Speed Cobra Single Pedals (x2), Wincent Tomas Haake Signature  

## Mario Duplantier Drum Kit Setup

**Band:** Gojira  
**Genre:** Progressive Death Metal  
**Current Kit:** Tama Starclassic Bubinga (22"x18" Bass Drums x2, 12"x9" & 13"x10" Toms, 16"x16" Floor Tom)  
**Cymbals:** Zildjian (14" K Sweet Hi-Hats, 14" A Custom Hi-Hats, 18" K Custom Hybrid Crash, 19" A Custom Crash, 20" K Sweet Crash, 21" Z Custom Mega Bell Ride, 18" & 20" Chinas)  
**Key Gear:** Tama S.L.P. 14x6.5" G-Maple, Power Glide Double Pedal, Tama Mario Duplantier Signature  

## Gear Comparison

| Category | Tomas Haake | Mario Duplantier |
|----------|-------------|------------------|
| Drum Kit | Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech (24"x18" Bass, 10"x8", 12"x9", 13"x10", 16"x14", 18"x16" Toms) | Tama Starclassic Bubinga (22"x18" Bass Drums x2, 12"x9" & 13"x10" Toms, 16"x16" Floor Tom) |
| Cymbals | Sabian | Zildjian |
| Snare | Sonor Tomas Haake Signature 14x6.5" & Artist Series Bronze | Tama S.L.P. 14x6.5" G-Maple |
| Pedals | Tama Speed Cobra Single Pedals (x2) | Power Glide Double Pedal |

## FAQ

**Q: Who has the more expensive drum kit, Tomas Haake or Mario Duplantier?**  
A: Tomas Haake's Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech + Sabian HHX & AAX is estimated at $18,000–$25,000, while Mario Duplantier's Tama Starclassic Bubinga + Zildjian K/A Custom runs approximately $10,000–$16,000. Both setups are professional-grade rigs well into five-figure territory when fully configured with all cymbals, hardware, and electronics.

**Q: What are the main gear differences between Tomas Haake and Mario Duplantier?**  
A: Tomas Haake plays Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech (24"x18" Bass, 10"x8", 12"x9", 13"x10", 16"x14", 18"x16" Toms) paired with Sabian HHX & AAX Series (14" HHX Compression Hi-Hats, 15" Artisan Hi-Hats, 19" & 20" & 21" HHX Stage Crashes, 22" Legacy Ride, 19" AAXtreme China). Mario Duplantier opts for Tama Starclassic Bubinga (22"x18" Bass Drums x2, 12"x9" & 13"x10" Toms, 16"x16" Floor Tom) with Zildjian (14" K Sweet Hi-Hats, 14" A Custom Hi-Hats, 18" K Custom Hybrid Crash, 19" A Custom Crash, 20" K Sweet Crash, 21" Z Custom Mega Bell Ride, 18" & 20" Chinas). The brand choice reflects their distinct tonal identities — see the full battle breakdown at [metalforge.io/battles/tomas-haake-vs-mario-duplantier](https://metalforge.io/battles/tomas-haake-vs-mario-duplantier).

**Q: Who wins the drum kit battle, Tomas Haake or Mario Duplantier?**  
A: The winner is decided by community votes on MetalForge. Tomas Haake (Meshuggah) and Mario Duplantier (Gojira) both bring world-class rigs. Cast your vote at [metalforge.io/battles/tomas-haake-vs-mario-duplantier](https://metalforge.io/battles/tomas-haake-vs-mario-duplantier).

**Q: What drum kits do Tomas Haake and Mario Duplantier play?**  
A: Tomas Haake plays Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech (24"x18" Bass, 10"x8", 12"x9", 13"x10", 16"x14", 18"x16" Toms). Mario Duplantier plays Tama Starclassic Bubinga (22"x18" Bass Drums x2, 12"x9" & 13"x10" Toms, 16"x16" Floor Tom).

**Q: What cymbals do Tomas Haake and Mario Duplantier use?**  
A: Tomas Haake uses Sabian HHX & AAX Series (14" HHX Compression Hi-Hats, 15" Artisan Hi-Hats, 19" & 20" & 21" HHX Stage Crashes, 22" Legacy Ride, 19" AAXtreme China). Mario Duplantier uses Zildjian (14" K Sweet Hi-Hats, 14" A Custom Hi-Hats, 18" K Custom Hybrid Crash, 19" A Custom Crash, 20" K Sweet Crash, 21" Z Custom Mega Bell Ride, 18" & 20" Chinas).

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*Source: [MetalForge Battles](https://metalforge.io/battles/tomas-haake-vs-mario-duplantier)*

*[Tomas Haake drummer profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/tomas-haake)*
*[Mario Duplantier drummer profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/mario-duplantier)*

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*Last updated: 2026-06-19 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*