Brann Dailor vs Mario Duplantier — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Brann Dailor (Mastodon) vs Mario Duplantier (Gojira). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Brann Dailor use?
Brann Dailor uses Tama Starclassic Performer B/B with Meinl Byzance Series (14" Dark Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Brilliant Heavy Hammered Crashes, 21" Ghost Ride, 18" Extra Dry China). Brann plays Tama Starclassic Performer B/B drums with Meinl Mb20 & Mb8 Series cymbals. Mario uses Tama drums with a Zildjian A Custom/K Custom cymbal array for dark tones.
What drum kit does Mario Duplantier use?
Mario Duplantier uses 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). Brann plays Tama Starclassic Performer B/B drums with Meinl Mb20 & Mb8 Series cymbals. Mario uses Tama drums with a Zildjian A Custom/K Custom cymbal array for dark tones.
Which is better, Brann Dailor or Mario Duplantier?
Brann Dailor and Mario Duplantier represent two paths of modern progressive metal drumming. Both push boundaries while maintaining musical identity.