Art Cruz vs Jay Weinberg — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Art Cruz (Lamb of God) vs Jay Weinberg (Suicidal Tendencies). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Art Cruz use?
Art Cruz uses Ludwig Drums with Zildjian (14" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats, 18" A Custom EFX, 18" A Custom Medium Crash, 19" A Custom Projection Crash, 20" A Custom Crash, 21" A Zildjian Mega Bell Ride, 19" A Ultra Hammered Chinas, 17" K China w/ EFX Holes, 9" FX Trash Splashes, FX Blast Bell). Art Cruz endorses Ludwig Drums with a Ludwig 14"x6.5" Black Beauty snare and an extensive Zildjian cymbal setup (14" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats, multiple A Custom crashes, a 21" A Zildjian Mega Bell Ride, and K China and FX cymbals for texture), driven by a Trick Pro 1-V double pedal and Vic Firth American Classic 5B sticks. Jay Weinberg played an SJC Custom Drums kit with his signature SJC "The Crucible" 14"x6.5" 48-ply brass snare and Zildjian cymbals (14" A New Beat Hi-Hats, A Custom crashes, a 21" K Custom Ride, and a 19" K China), powered by a DW 9000 Series double pedal and his signature Vater Jay Weinberg 908 sticks.
What drum kit does Jay Weinberg use?
Jay Weinberg uses SJC Custom Drums (OBEY x ST Collaboration Kit) with Zildjian (14" A New Beat Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" A Custom Crashes, 21" K Custom Ride, 19" K China, 7" FX Break Bell). Art Cruz endorses Ludwig Drums with a Ludwig 14"x6.5" Black Beauty snare and an extensive Zildjian cymbal setup (14" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats, multiple A Custom crashes, a 21" A Zildjian Mega Bell Ride, and K China and FX cymbals for texture), driven by a Trick Pro 1-V double pedal and Vic Firth American Classic 5B sticks. Jay Weinberg played an SJC Custom Drums kit with his signature SJC "The Crucible" 14"x6.5" 48-ply brass snare and Zildjian cymbals (14" A New Beat Hi-Hats, A Custom crashes, a 21" K Custom Ride, and a 19" K China), powered by a DW 9000 Series double pedal and his signature Vater Jay Weinberg 908 sticks.
Which is better, Art Cruz or Jay Weinberg?
Art Cruz and Jay Weinberg represent modern American metal drumming's two dominant philosophies: groove-first precision versus powerhouse intensity. Cruz built his Lamb of God tenure on reliability and faithful reproduction of a predecessor's catalog while adding his own energy. Weinberg built his Slipknot legacy on honoring Joey Jordison's chaotic template while injecting hardcore-punk aggression and E Street Band-honed discipline. Both answer one of metal's most-searched questions: who replaced the legendary drummer that came before them?