Nick Menza vs Charlie Benante — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Nick Menza (Megadeth) vs Charlie Benante (Anthrax / S.O.D. / Pantera). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Nick Menza use?
Nick Menza uses Tama Swingstar with Zildjian A Series (14" A Hi-Hats, 16" & 18" A Crash, 20" A Ride).
What drum kit does Charlie Benante use?
Charlie Benante uses Tama Starclassic with Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (14" Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Crashes, 20" Power Ride, 18" China).
Which is better, Nick Menza or Charlie Benante?
Nick Menza and Charlie Benante are peer drummers from the Big Four thrash era who built their legacies through very different techniques. Menza brought surgical, riff-serving double bass precision to Megadeth's most celebrated albums during a nine-year run that defined the band's commercial and critical peak. Benante brought skank-beat punk aggression and blast beat pioneering to Anthrax across all 11 of the band's studio albums and more than four decades — one of thrash metal's longest and most influential drum chairs. The Megadeth vs Anthrax rivalry produced two of thrash's most studied drummers, each defining their band's identity absolutely.