Joey Jordison vs Jay Weinberg — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Joey Jordison (Slipknot) vs Jay Weinberg (Suicidal Tendencies). 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 Jordison played Pearl Masters Premium Maple drums with his signature Pearl Joey Jordison 13"×6.5" snare — a compact shell chosen for faster response at tempos exceeding 280 BPM — paired with Paiste RUDE Series cymbals, Pearl Demon Drive double pedals, and Promark Joey Jordison Signature TX515W sticks. Jay Weinberg endorsed SJC Custom Drums with Zildjian cymbals, a DW double pedal, and Vater 5B sticks — a setup built for the aggressive attack Slipknot's live shows demand.
What drum kit does Jay Weinberg use?
Jay Weinberg uses SJC Custom Drums (OBEY x ST Collaboration Kit) with Zildjian (14" A New Beat Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" A Custom Crashes, 21" K Custom Ride, 19" K China, 7" FX Break Bell). Joey Jordison played Pearl Masters Premium Maple drums with his signature Pearl Joey Jordison 13"×6.5" snare — a compact shell chosen for faster response at tempos exceeding 280 BPM — paired with Paiste RUDE Series cymbals, Pearl Demon Drive double pedals, and Promark Joey Jordison Signature TX515W sticks. Jay Weinberg endorsed SJC Custom Drums with Zildjian cymbals, a DW double pedal, and Vater 5B sticks — a setup built for the aggressive attack Slipknot's live shows demand.
Which is better, Joey Jordison or Jay Weinberg?
The Slipknot succession represents two eras of metal drumming excellence. Joey Jordison was the irreplaceable original who built the rotating-riser, blast-beat-driven template that made Slipknot's drum chair legendary. Jay Weinberg proved worthy of carrying the torch for nearly a decade, honoring Jordison's legacy while delivering his own explosive precision. Both embody what it means to be a Slipknot drummer — and together they answer one of metal's most-asked questions: who replaced Joey Jordison in Slipknot?