Brann Dailor vs Tomas Haake — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Brann Dailor (Mastodon) vs Tomas Haake (Meshuggah). 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 for a warm, musical tone that suits his melodic approach. Tomas uses Sonor SQ2 drums with Sabian HHX & AAX Series cymbals, chosen for focused attack and projection that cut through Meshuggah's dense tuning.
What drum kit does Tomas Haake use?
Tomas Haake uses Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech (24"x18" Bass, 10"x8", 12"x9", 13"x10", 16"x14", 18"x16" Toms) 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). Brann plays Tama Starclassic Performer B/B drums with Meinl Mb20 & Mb8 Series cymbals for a warm, musical tone that suits his melodic approach. Tomas uses Sonor SQ2 drums with Sabian HHX & AAX Series cymbals, chosen for focused attack and projection that cut through Meshuggah's dense tuning.
Which is better, Brann Dailor or Tomas Haake?
Brann Dailor is jazz chaos incarnate — a drummer who makes fills feel like melodies and turns progressive metal into an improvised conversation. Tomas Haake is the polyrhythmic machine — a drummer whose mathematical precision created an entirely new genre. Both are among the most innovative drummers in metal history, representing two opposite philosophical poles: organic freedom vs mathematical structure.