Shannon Larkin vs Jay Weinberg — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Shannon Larkin (Godsmack / Ugly Kid Joe / Amen) vs Jay Weinberg (Suicidal Tendencies). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Shannon Larkin use?
Shannon Larkin uses ddrum Dios Series with Sabian AAX & HHX Series (14" AAX Stage Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" AAX X-Plosion Crashes, 21" HHX Raw Bell Dry Ride, 10" AAX Splash, 18" AAX Chinese). Shannon Larkin plays ddrum Dios Series drums with Sabian AAX & HHX Series cymbals and a ddrum Dios 14×6.5" Maple snare — a groove-oriented setup delivering the hard-hitting pocket Godsmack's arena rock demands. Jay Weinberg played SJC Custom Drums with Zildjian cymbals and DW hardware during his Slipknot tenure — a setup built for the theatrical demands of Slipknot's live production.
What drum kit does Jay Weinberg use?
Jay Weinberg uses SJC Custom Drums (OBEY x ST Collaboration Kit) with Zildjian (14" A New Beat Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" A Custom Crashes, 21" K Custom Ride, 19" K China, 7" FX Break Bell). Shannon Larkin plays ddrum Dios Series drums with Sabian AAX & HHX Series cymbals and a ddrum Dios 14×6.5" Maple snare — a groove-oriented setup delivering the hard-hitting pocket Godsmack's arena rock demands. Jay Weinberg played SJC Custom Drums with Zildjian cymbals and DW hardware during his Slipknot tenure — a setup built for the theatrical demands of Slipknot's live production.
Which is better, Shannon Larkin or Jay Weinberg?
Shannon Larkin and Jay Weinberg are two of modern arena metal's most prominent faces — both the visible, unmasked heartbeat of their respective bands' live shows. Larkin's veteran groove authority gives Godsmack an unshakeable rhythmic foundation built over two decades. Weinberg's precision and explosive energy gave Slipknot a worthy successor to one of metal's most iconic drum chairs. The comparison is experience vs explosive youth — deep groove vs extreme intensity.