Tomas Haake vs Matt Halpern — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Tomas Haake (Meshuggah) vs Matt Halpern (Periphery). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
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). Tomas plays Sonor drums with Sabian cymbals for focused attack. Matt uses Pearl drums with Meinl cymbals for dark, complex tones.
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). Tomas plays Sonor drums with Sabian cymbals for focused attack. Matt uses Pearl drums with Meinl cymbals for dark, complex tones.
Which is better, Tomas Haake or Matt Halpern?
The architect vs the innovator. Tomas Haake created the djent blueprint; Matt Halpern evolved it for a new generation. Both are essential to understanding modern progressive metal drumming.