Eloy Casagrande vs Shannon Larkin — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

What drum kit does Eloy Casagrande use?

Eloy Casagrande uses Tama Starclassic Bubinga (22"x16" & 24"x14" Bass Drums, 10", 12", 13" Toms, 16" & 18" Floor Toms) with Paiste (15" Masters Dark Hi-Hats, 20" Masters Dark Ride, 20" & 20" 602 Crashes, 10" Rude Splash, 20" Masters Dark Crash, 20" 2002 Heavy Ride, 20" 2002 Novo China, 10" 2002 Mega Bell, Symphonic Gong). Casagrande plays a Tama Starclassic Bubinga kit with a Tama Bell Brass 14x5.5" snare and an extensive Paiste array including Masters Dark and 2002 cymbals, driven by a Tama Iron Cobra double pedal. Larkin plays a ddrum Dios Series kit with a ddrum Dios 14x6.5" Maple snare and Sabian AAX & HHX Series cymbals, powered by a DW 9000 Series double pedal.

What drum kit does Shannon Larkin use?

Shannon Larkin uses ddrum Dios Series with Sabian AAX & HHX Series (14" AAX Stage Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" AAX X-Plosion Crashes, 21" HHX Raw Bell Dry Ride, 10" AAX Splash, 18" AAX Chinese). Casagrande plays a Tama Starclassic Bubinga kit with a Tama Bell Brass 14x5.5" snare and an extensive Paiste array including Masters Dark and 2002 cymbals, driven by a Tama Iron Cobra double pedal. Larkin plays a ddrum Dios Series kit with a ddrum Dios 14x6.5" Maple snare and Sabian AAX & HHX Series cymbals, powered by a DW 9000 Series double pedal.

Which is better, Eloy Casagrande or Shannon Larkin?

Eloy Casagrande and Shannon Larkin represent two generations of hard-hitting metal drumming built on very different foundations. Casagrande's Modern Drummer-crowned technical intensity carried Sepultura and now Slipknot through their heaviest, most demanding material. Larkin's straightforward, song-serving power turned Godsmack into one of hard rock's most consistent multi-platinum acts. Both prove that impact matters more than flash, whether it comes from dual-bass-drum virtuosity or a rock-solid, hard-hitting pocket.