Joey Jordison vs George Kollias — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Joey Jordison (Slipknot) vs George Kollias (Nile). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Joey Jordison use?
Joey Jordison uses Pearl Reference Series with Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (14" Wild Hi-Hats, 16", 17", 18", 19" Power Crashes, 20" & 22" Wild Chinas, 22" Power Ride). Joey played Pearl drums with Paiste RUDE and 2002 series cymbals, using Promark signature sticks. George plays Pearl drums (Masterworks Series) with Zildjian A Custom cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, and signature Pearl Demon XR pedals built for extreme speed.
What drum kit does George Kollias use?
George Kollias uses Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic (Piano Black with Gold Hardware) with Zildjian (14" K Mastersound Hi-Hats, 17" & 18" K Custom Dark Crashes, 21" A Custom Mega Bell Ride, 18" China). Joey played Pearl drums with Paiste RUDE and 2002 series cymbals, using Promark signature sticks. George plays Pearl drums (Masterworks Series) with Zildjian A Custom cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, and signature Pearl Demon XR pedals built for extreme speed.
Which is better, Joey Jordison or George Kollias?
Joey Jordison brought extreme drumming into the mainstream through Slipknot's massive reach. George Kollias pushed sustained blast beat technicality further than almost anyone in death metal. Both share a Pearl drums foundation while representing different paths to extreme metal drumming mastery.