# Metal Drummer Gear Endorsements — Complete List

This page documents official gear endorsements for the 15 professional metal drummers catalogued in MetalForge's endorsement index.

> Last Updated: 2026-06-19 · Source: https://metalforge.io

For a brand-first view of the full 63-drummer roster see [/llms/gear-by-brand.md](https://metalforge.io/llms/gear-by-brand.md).

## Per-Drummer Endorsement Detail Pages

Each of the 15 drummers has a dedicated endorsement page with current endorsements, signature models, endorsement history, and FAQ:

- [Lars Ulrich — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/lars-ulrich.md)
- [Joey Jordison — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/joey-jordison.md)
- [Tomas Haake — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/tomas-haake.md)
- [Dave Lombardo — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/dave-lombardo.md)
- [George Kollias — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/george-kollias.md)
- [Eloy Casagrande — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/eloy-casagrande.md)
- [Jay Weinberg — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/jay-weinberg.md)
- [Mike Portnoy — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/mike-portnoy.md)
- [Danny Carey — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/danny-carey.md)
- [Mario Duplantier — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/mario-duplantier.md)
- [Brann Dailor — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/brann-dailor.md)
- [Chris Adler — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/chris-adler.md)
- [Matt Halpern — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/matt-halpern.md)
- [Inferno — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/inferno.md)
- [Charlie Benante — Brand Endorsements](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements/charlie-benante.md)

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## Drum Kit Endorsements

### Tama

- [Lars Ulrich (Metallica)](/llms/drummers/lars-ulrich.md) — Starclassic Maple
- [Dave Lombardo (Slayer)](/llms/drummers/dave-lombardo.md) — Starclassic Maple
- [Eloy Casagrande (Slipknot)](/llms/drummers/eloy-casagrande.md) — Starclassic Bubinga
- [Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)](/llms/drummers/mike-portnoy.md) — Starclassic Maple/Birch
- [Mario Duplantier (Gojira)](/llms/drummers/mario-duplantier.md) — Starclassic Bubinga
- [Brann Dailor (Mastodon)](/llms/drummers/brann-dailor.md) — Starclassic Performer B/B
- [Charlie Benante (Anthrax)](/llms/drummers/charlie-benante.md) — Starclassic

### Pearl

- [Joey Jordison (Slipknot)](/llms/drummers/joey-jordison.md) — Reference Series
- [George Kollias (Nile)](/llms/drummers/george-kollias.md) — Masterworks Stadium Exotic
- [Matt Halpern (Periphery)](/llms/drummers/matt-halpern.md) — Reference Series
- [Inferno (Behemoth)](/llms/drummers/inferno.md) — Masterworks

### Sonor

- [Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)](/llms/drummers/tomas-haake.md) — SQ2 Heavy Beech
- [Danny Carey (Tool)](/llms/drummers/danny-carey.md) — SQ2 Heavy Beech

### Mapex

- [Chris Adler (Lamb of God)](/llms/drummers/chris-adler.md) — Black Panther Design Lab

### SJC Custom

- [Jay Weinberg (Suicidal Tendencies)](/llms/drummers/jay-weinberg.md) — OBEY x ST Collaboration Kit

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## Cymbal Endorsements

### Zildjian

- [Lars Ulrich (Metallica)](/llms/drummers/lars-ulrich.md) — A Custom Series
- [George Kollias (Nile)](/llms/drummers/george-kollias.md) — K Mastersound / K Custom Dark
- [Jay Weinberg (Suicidal Tendencies)](/llms/drummers/jay-weinberg.md) — A New Beat / A Custom / K Custom
- [Mario Duplantier (Gojira)](/llms/drummers/mario-duplantier.md) — K Sweet / A Custom

### Paiste

- [Joey Jordison (Slipknot)](/llms/drummers/joey-jordison.md) — RUDE & 2002 Series
- [Dave Lombardo (Slayer)](/llms/drummers/dave-lombardo.md) — RUDE & 2002 Series
- [Eloy Casagrande (Slipknot)](/llms/drummers/eloy-casagrande.md) — Masters Dark / 2002
- [Danny Carey (Tool)](/llms/drummers/danny-carey.md) — Signature Series
- [Inferno (Behemoth)](/llms/drummers/inferno.md) — RUDE Series
- [Charlie Benante (Anthrax)](/llms/drummers/charlie-benante.md) — RUDE & 2002 Series

### Sabian

- [Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)](/llms/drummers/tomas-haake.md) — HHX & AAX Series
- [Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)](/llms/drummers/mike-portnoy.md) — HHX Series

### Meinl

- [Brann Dailor (Mastodon)](/llms/drummers/brann-dailor.md) — Byzance Series
- [Chris Adler (Lamb of God)](/llms/drummers/chris-adler.md) — Byzance Series
- [Matt Halpern (Periphery)](/llms/drummers/matt-halpern.md) — Byzance Series

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## Pedal Endorsements

### Tama Iron Cobra / Speed Cobra

- [Lars Ulrich (Metallica)](/llms/drummers/lars-ulrich.md) — Iron Cobra 900 Power Glide Double Pedal
- [Dave Lombardo (Slayer)](/llms/drummers/dave-lombardo.md) — Iron Cobra 900 Double Pedal
- [Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)](/llms/drummers/tomas-haake.md) — Speed Cobra Single Pedals (x2)
- [Eloy Casagrande (Slipknot)](/llms/drummers/eloy-casagrande.md) — Iron Cobra Double Pedal
- [Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)](/llms/drummers/mike-portnoy.md) — Iron Cobra Power Glide Double Pedal
- [Mario Duplantier (Gojira)](/llms/drummers/mario-duplantier.md) — Iron Cobra 900 Power Glide Double Pedal
- [Brann Dailor (Mastodon)](/llms/drummers/brann-dailor.md) — Speed Cobra Double Pedal
- [Charlie Benante (Anthrax)](/llms/drummers/charlie-benante.md) — Speed Cobra Double Pedal

### Pearl

- [Joey Jordison (Slipknot)](/llms/drummers/joey-jordison.md) — Demon Drive Double Pedal
- [George Kollias (Nile)](/llms/drummers/george-kollias.md) — Demon XR Double Pedal (co-designed)
- [Matt Halpern (Periphery)](/llms/drummers/matt-halpern.md) — Demon Drive Double Pedal

### DW

- [Jay Weinberg (Suicidal Tendencies)](/llms/drummers/jay-weinberg.md) — 9000 Series Double Pedal

### Sonor

- [Danny Carey (Tool)](/llms/drummers/danny-carey.md) — Giant Step Twin Effect Double Pedal

### Mapex

- [Chris Adler (Lamb of God)](/llms/drummers/chris-adler.md) — Falcon Double Pedal

### Czarcie Kopyto

- [Inferno (Behemoth)](/llms/drummers/inferno.md) — Devil's Hoof Double Pedal (Polish boutique brand)

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## Drumstick Endorsements

### Vic Firth

- [George Kollias (Nile)](/llms/drummers/george-kollias.md) — George Kollias Signature SGK
- [Danny Carey (Tool)](/llms/drummers/danny-carey.md) — Danny Carey Signature
- [Charlie Benante (Anthrax)](/llms/drummers/charlie-benante.md) — Charlie Benante Signature
- [Inferno (Behemoth)](/llms/drummers/inferno.md) — 5B

### Promark

- [Joey Jordison (Slipknot)](/llms/drummers/joey-jordison.md) — Joey Jordison Signature TX515W
- [Dave Lombardo (Slayer)](/llms/drummers/dave-lombardo.md) — Dave Lombardo Signature 2Bx
- [Eloy Casagrande (Slipknot)](/llms/drummers/eloy-casagrande.md) — Eloy Casagrande Signature
- [Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)](/llms/drummers/mike-portnoy.md) — Mike Portnoy Signature TX420N
- [Chris Adler (Lamb of God)](/llms/drummers/chris-adler.md) — TX5AXW Chris Adler Signature
- [Matt Halpern (Periphery)](/llms/drummers/matt-halpern.md) — Matt Halpern Signature

### Vater

- [Jay Weinberg (Suicidal Tendencies)](/llms/drummers/jay-weinberg.md) — Jay Weinberg 908 Signature
- [Brann Dailor (Mastodon)](/llms/drummers/brann-dailor.md) — 5B

### Ahead

- [Lars Ulrich (Metallica)](/llms/drummers/lars-ulrich.md) — Lars Ulrich Signature

### Wincent

- [Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)](/llms/drummers/tomas-haake.md) — Tomas Haake Signature

### Tama

- [Mario Duplantier (Gojira)](/llms/drummers/mario-duplantier.md) — Mario Duplantier Signature

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## Quick-Reference Table

| Drummer | Band | Drums | Cymbals | Pedals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lars Ulrich | Metallica | Tama | Zildjian | Tama Iron Cobra |
| Joey Jordison | Slipknot | Pearl | Paiste | Pearl Demon Drive |
| Tomas Haake | Meshuggah | Sonor | Sabian | Tama Speed Cobra |
| Dave Lombardo | Slayer | Tama | Paiste | Tama Iron Cobra |
| George Kollias | Nile | Pearl | Zildjian | Pearl Demon XR |
| Eloy Casagrande | Slipknot | Tama | Paiste | Tama Iron Cobra |
| Jay Weinberg | Suicidal Tendencies | SJC | Zildjian | DW 9000 |
| Mike Portnoy | Dream Theater | Tama | Sabian | Tama Iron Cobra |
| Danny Carey | Tool | Sonor | Paiste | Sonor Giant Step |
| Mario Duplantier | Gojira | Tama | Zildjian | Tama Iron Cobra |
| Brann Dailor | Mastodon | Tama | Meinl | Tama Speed Cobra |
| Chris Adler | Lamb of God | Mapex | Meinl | Mapex Falcon |
| Matt Halpern | Periphery | Pearl | Meinl | Pearl Demon Drive |
| Inferno | Behemoth | Pearl | Paiste | Czarcie Kopyto |
| Charlie Benante | Anthrax | Tama | Paiste | Tama Speed Cobra |

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## FAQ

**Q: What gear does Lars Ulrich endorse?**
A: Lars Ulrich endorses Tama drums (Starclassic Maple), Zildjian cymbals (A Custom Series), Tama Iron Cobra 900 Power Glide double pedal, and Ahead Lars Ulrich Signature drumsticks.

**Q: Who are Meinl's top metal drummer endorsers?**
A: Among the 15 endorsement-tracked drummers on MetalForge, Meinl's endorsers are Brann Dailor (Mastodon), Chris Adler (Lamb of God), and Matt Halpern (Periphery) — all using the Byzance series.

**Q: Which metal drummers use Pearl drums?**
A: Joey Jordison (Pearl Reference Series), George Kollias (Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic), Matt Halpern (Pearl Reference Series), and Inferno (Pearl Masterworks) all endorse Pearl drum kits.

**Q: What cymbals does Tomas Haake use?**
A: Tomas Haake of Meshuggah endorses Sabian cymbals (HHX & AAX Series), not Meinl. He uses Tama Speed Cobra single pedals (two singles instead of a traditional double pedal) and Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech drums.

**Q: Which drummers endorse Paiste cymbals?**
A: Six of the 15 tracked drummers endorse Paiste: Joey Jordison, Dave Lombardo, Eloy Casagrande, Danny Carey, Inferno, and Charlie Benante.

**Q: Who uses DW pedals?**
A: Jay Weinberg endorses DW 9000 Series double pedals. Danny Carey uses Sonor pedals. The majority of these 15 drummers use Tama or Pearl pedal systems.

**Q: What makes Tama the dominant drum brand in metal?**
A: Seven of the 15 MetalForge endorsement-tracked drummers use Tama kits (Lars Ulrich, Dave Lombardo, Eloy Casagrande, Mike Portnoy, Mario Duplantier, Brann Dailor, Charlie Benante), making Tama the most represented drum brand in this index. Tama's Starclassic series and Iron Cobra pedal system are the most-used products.