Lars Ulrich vs Joey Jordison — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Lars Ulrich (Metallica) vs Joey Jordison (Slipknot). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Lars Ulrich use?
Lars Ulrich uses Tama Starclassic Maple with Zildjian A Custom Series (14" Dyno Beat Hi-Hats, 16", 17" & 18" Rock Crashes, 20" Z Custom China, 22" Ride). Lars plays Tama Starclassic with Zildjian cymbals and Ahead sticks. Joey endorsed Pearl drums with Paiste cymbals for aggressive attack.
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). Lars plays Tama Starclassic with Zildjian cymbals and Ahead sticks. Joey endorsed Pearl drums with Paiste cymbals for aggressive attack.
Which is better, Lars Ulrich or Joey Jordison?
Lars Ulrich co-founded the biggest metal band in history and became the voice of the metal drummer. Joey Jordison revolutionized what a masked metal drummer could achieve. Both transcended their eras to become immortal icons of heavy music.