Ray Luzier vs Art Cruz — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Ray Luzier (Korn) vs Art Cruz (Lamb of God). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Ray Luzier use?
Ray Luzier uses Pearl Reference Series with Sabian AAX Series (14" Stage Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" X-Plosion Crashes, 21" Stage Ride, 18" AAXtreme China). Ray Luzier plays a Pearl Reference Maple kit with a Pearl Reference 14x6.5" Brass snare and Sabian AAX Series cymbals (14" Stage Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" X-Plosion Crashes, 21" Stage Ride, 18" AAXtreme China), driven by a DW 9000 Series Double Pedal and Vic Firth Ray Luzier Signature sticks. Art Cruz plays Ludwig drums with a Ludwig 14x6.5" snare and Zildjian cymbals (A Custom and K series), driven by a Trick Pro 1-V Bigfoot double pedal and Vic Firth sticks with Evans heads.
What drum kit does Art Cruz use?
Art Cruz uses Ludwig Drums with Zildjian (14" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats, 18" A Custom EFX, 18" A Custom Medium Crash, 19" A Custom Projection Crash, 20" A Custom Crash, 21" A Zildjian Mega Bell Ride, 19" A Ultra Hammered Chinas, 17" K China w/ EFX Holes, 9" FX Trash Splashes, FX Blast Bell). Ray Luzier plays a Pearl Reference Maple kit with a Pearl Reference 14x6.5" Brass snare and Sabian AAX Series cymbals (14" Stage Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" X-Plosion Crashes, 21" Stage Ride, 18" AAXtreme China), driven by a DW 9000 Series Double Pedal and Vic Firth Ray Luzier Signature sticks. Art Cruz plays Ludwig drums with a Ludwig 14x6.5" snare and Zildjian cymbals (A Custom and K series), driven by a Trick Pro 1-V Bigfoot double pedal and Vic Firth sticks with Evans heads.
Which is better, Ray Luzier or Art Cruz?
Ray Luzier and Art Cruz represent two different stories in modern American heavy metal drumming. Luzier brings nu-metal contrast — a jazz-trained outsider who elevated Korn's groove for nearly two decades after joining in 2007. Cruz brings groove metal continuation — the drummer tasked with filling Chris Adler's shoes in Lamb of God since 2019 and proving the band's crushing rhythmic identity could survive its founding architect's departure. Together they trace the evolution of modern groove metal drumming from two very different starting points.