Mario Duplantier vs Tomas Haake — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Mario Duplantier (Gojira) vs Tomas Haake (Meshuggah). 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 Meinl cymbals for dark, complex tones. Tomas plays Sonor drums with Sabian cymbals for focused attack.
What drum kit does Tomas Haake use?
Tomas Haake uses Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech (24"x18" Bass, 10"x8", 12"x9", 13"x10", 16"x14", 18"x16" Toms) with Sabian HHX & AAX Series (14" HHX Compression Hi-Hats, 15" Artisan Hi-Hats, 19" & 20" & 21" HHX Stage Crashes, 22" Legacy Ride, 19" AAXtreme China). Mario endorses Meinl cymbals for dark, complex tones. Tomas plays Sonor drums with Sabian cymbals for focused attack.
Which is better, Mario Duplantier or Tomas Haake?
Two masters of progressive metal drumming. Mario brings organic power and tribal energy. Tomas delivers robotic precision and mathematical complexity. Both have redefined what's possible behind the kit.