Mario Duplantier vs George Kollias — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Mario Duplantier (Gojira) vs George Kollias (Nile). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Mario Duplantier use?
Mario Duplantier uses Tama Starclassic Bubinga (22"x18" Bass Drums x2, 12"x9" & 13"x10" Toms, 16"x16" Floor Tom) with Zildjian (14" K Sweet Hi-Hats, 14" A Custom Hi-Hats, 18" K Custom Hybrid Crash, 19" A Custom Crash, 20" K Sweet Crash, 21" Z Custom Mega Bell Ride, 18" & 20" Chinas). Mario endorses Tama Starclassic Bubinga drums with Zildjian K Sweet and A Custom cymbals and Tama signature sticks. George plays Pearl Reference drums with Pearl Demon Drive pedals specifically engineered for extreme-tempo double bass.
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). Mario endorses Tama Starclassic Bubinga drums with Zildjian K Sweet and A Custom cymbals and Tama signature sticks. George plays Pearl Reference drums with Pearl Demon Drive pedals specifically engineered for extreme-tempo double bass.
Which is better, Mario Duplantier or George Kollias?
Mario Duplantier brings atmospheric, eco-conscious tribal power to extreme metal — his drumming breathes with the music. George Kollias brings ancient-world ferocity and machine-like speed to death metal — his drumming overwhelms with precision. Both are the defining modern voices of extreme metal drumming, each operating at the peak of their chosen approach.