Matt Halpern vs Alex Bent — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Matt Halpern (Periphery) vs Alex Bent (ex-Trivium / Arkaik / Dragonlord). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Matt Halpern use?
Matt Halpern uses Pearl Reference Series with Meinl Byzance Series (15" Dark Hi-Hats, 18" & 20" Extra Dry Medium Crashes, 22" Transition Ride, 18" Extra Dry China). Matt plays Pearl drums with Meinl cymbals for dark tones. Alex uses Pearl with precision-focused cymbal selection.
What drum kit does Alex Bent use?
Alex Bent uses Pearl Reference Pure Series with Zildjian (14" K Custom Hybrid Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" K Custom Hybrid Crashes, 21" K Custom Hybrid Ride, 18" A Custom China). Matt plays Pearl drums with Meinl cymbals for dark tones. Alex uses Pearl with precision-focused cymbal selection.
Which is better, Matt Halpern or Alex Bent?
Matt Halpern shaped djent drumming for a generation. Alex Bent proves technical versatility in modern metal. Both represent the future of the genre.