Dave Lombardo vs Pete Sandoval — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Dave Lombardo (Slayer) vs Pete Sandoval (Morbid Angel). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Dave Lombardo use?
Dave Lombardo uses Tama Starclassic Maple with Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Crashes, 22" Reign Power Ride, 18" China). Lombardo plays Tama Starclassic Maple drums with Paiste RUDE cymbals and Tama Iron Cobra double pedals. Sandoval played a ddrum kit (exact model undocumented) with hardware to match during his classic Morbid Angel years; his cymbal brand was never publicly confirmed.
What drum kit does Pete Sandoval use?
Pete Sandoval uses ddrum (specific series unconfirmed) with Cymbal brand/model not publicly documented. Lombardo plays Tama Starclassic Maple drums with Paiste RUDE cymbals and Tama Iron Cobra double pedals. Sandoval played a ddrum kit (exact model undocumented) with hardware to match during his classic Morbid Angel years; his cymbal brand was never publicly confirmed.
Which is better, Dave Lombardo or Pete Sandoval?
Dave Lombardo is the godfather of thrash metal drumming — his groove-powered double kick defined Slayer's sonic identity and inspired every extreme metal band that followed. Pete Sandoval invented a technique that changed what was physically possible in extreme drumming. Two different approaches to extreme speed — groove vs pure velocity — both irreplaceable.