# Paiste Cymbals — Metal Drummer Endorsers

Paiste is a Swiss cymbal manufacturer with roots dating to 1906, one of the three dominant cymbal brands in professional metal. Known for their RUDE and 2002 series — aggressive, loud, and nearly indestructible — Paiste cymbals have been a defining element of thrash metal and extreme metal since the 1980s. Dave Lombardo's Slayer rig and Joey Jordison's Slipknot setup both relied heavily on Paiste RUDE and 2002 models.

## Metal Drummers Who Use Paiste

- Joey Jordison (Slipknot) — Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (14" Wild Hi-Hats, 16"/17"/18"/19" Power Crashes, 20" & 22" Wild Chinas, 22" Power Ride)
- Dave Lombardo (Slayer) — Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Crashes, 22" Reign Power Ride, 18" China)
- Eloy Casagrande (Slipknot, ex-Sepultura) — Paiste Masters Dark & 2002 Series (15" Masters Dark Hi-Hats, 20" Masters Dark Ride, 602 Crashes, 2002 Novo China)
- Charlie Benante (Anthrax) — Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (14" Wild Hi-Hats, multiple RUDE crashes)
- Danny Carey (Tool) — Paiste Signature Series (15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, Signature Full Crashes, Signature Flat Ride)
- Inferno (Behemoth) — Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series
- Hellhammer (Mayhem) — Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series
- Igor Cavalera (Sepultura) — Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (14" Hi-Hats, RUDE Crashes, China)
- Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) — Paiste 2002 & Giant Beat Series (15" Giant Beat Hi-Hats, 18" & 20" 2002 Crashes, 24" 2002 Ride, 18" China)
- Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden) — Paiste Signature Series (15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, Signature crashes and ride)
- Scott Travis (Judas Priest) — Paiste Signature Series (15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats)
- Daniel Erlandsson (Arch Enemy) — Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series
- Morgan Ågren (Mats/Morgan Band) — Paiste 2002 Series
- Daray (Dimmu Borgir, Vader) — Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series

## Key Paiste Product Lines for Metal

- RUDE Series — heavy, thick brass with aggressive attack and long sustain; virtually indestructible; the definitive thrash metal cymbal series; Dave Lombardo and Joey Jordison's primary crash/china choice
- 2002 Series — traditional medium-heavy weight; versatile, loud, and cutting; the companion line to RUDE used for rides and hi-hats by Lombardo and Jordison
- Giant Beat Series — large, heavy-weight cymbal with full, booming sustain; Bill Ward's 24" Giant Beat Ride is a defining element of the early Black Sabbath sound
- Masters Dark Series — dark, dry, controlled tone; Eloy Casagrande's hi-hat and ride choice for Slipknot's layered, complex sound
- Signature Series — hand-hammered in Switzerland; warm, musical character with expanded tonal range; Danny Carey, Nicko McBrain, and Scott Travis favor Signature models for their complexity

## FAQ

Q: What cymbals does Dave Lombardo use?
A: Dave Lombardo uses Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series cymbals: 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" crashes, 22" Reign Power Ride, and 18" China.

Q: What cymbals does Joey Jordison use?
A: During his Slipknot peak years, Joey Jordison used Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series cymbals: 14" Wild Hi-Hats, 16"/17"/18"/19" Power Crashes, 20" & 22" Wild Chinas, and 22" Power Ride.

Q: What Paiste cymbals are best for thrash metal?
A: The Paiste RUDE series is the classic thrash metal choice — thick, loud, and highly durable. The RUDE Sound Edge Hi-Hats and RUDE Power Crashes form the backbone of the Dave Lombardo and Joey Jordison setups. For a slightly more musical character, the 2002 series paired with RUDE crashes is the standard approach.

Q: What cymbals does Eloy Casagrande use?
A: Eloy Casagrande uses Paiste Masters Dark Hi-Hats (15"), Masters Dark Ride (20"), 602 Crashes, 2002 Heavy Ride, 2002 Novo China, and a Paiste Symphonic Gong.

Q: What Paiste cymbals does Danny Carey play?
A: Danny Carey uses Paiste Signature Series cymbals, including Signature 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, Signature Full Crashes, and Signature Flat Ride. The Signature series' complex, warm character suits Tool's progressive and psychedelic approach to metal.

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