One of the coolest things about drum sets is their expandability. You can buy a set and continue to add parts to it to allow you to play new things. Some people take this to the next level, ending up with some insane drum sets that make people long to play them.
Here’s a list of some of the craziest drum sets to check out.
Daru Jones has a relatively minimalistic drum set. The crazy part about it is that all his drums are angled away from him. They’re also positioned very low to the ground.
A lot of people look at the kit and think that it’s positioned completely wrong. However, it works well for Daru’s playing style, and he’s played with some top-tier artists over the years.
Terry Bozzio’s drum set is massive, and it consists of a multitude of drums and percussion instruments. It also has dozens of cymbals scattered all around. When sitting at this kit, most drummers have stated that it feels overwhelming.
Terry Bozzio utilizes it brilliantly, though. The biggest thought behind this kit is just how long it takes to set up.
Thom Green is Alt-J’s drummer. His kit is crazy for the fact that it doesn’t have a single cymbal. You can’t hear a cymbal being played on any of Alt-J’s songs, and that’s a fact that people only realize once they get told.
He utilizes his drum set so well that most people don’t realize he’s not using any cymbals.
Danny Carey is an incredibly famous drummer in the rock music world. He’s been playing for Tool for most of his career, and his drum setup consists of weird and wonderful percussion instruments.
Instead of using classic rack toms, he often uses timbales to get tighter and punchier sounds. He also utilizes electronics pretty heavily.
Neil Peart was the legendary drummer for the band Rush. He had an insane drum kit setup near the end where it was set up in a 360-degree design. One side had his acoustic DW kit. The other side had a Roland electronic kit.
He used his sit brilliantly when playing for Rush, and his drum solos on it were immense.
Tommy Lee has done some crazy things on stage with Motley Crue. One of the craziest has always been when he does the upside down drum solo. This kit is set up with a rig that lifts him hundreds of feet up in the air. He then plays the drums while upside down.
Marcus Gilmore is another drummer with a minimalistic setup. The crazy thing about his rig is that he uses two hi-hat stands next to each other. He moves his left foot to play both.
When you play drums for Slipknot, you need to have a large and wonderful setup. It’s tradition, and Jay Weinberg is following in Joey Jordison’s footsteps. He has a huge kit that allows him to play all the Slipknot drum parts.
Metal drummers always have the craziest drum kit setups, and Aquiles Priester has been using a huge set for most of his career. The red cymbals paired with red drumheads are what really make the kit look interesting.
There’s no true answer to this question, as taste in drum gear is subjective. Someone may love a drum set, while another person prefers the tones and looks of something else.
Terry Bozzio is known as the regularly performing drummer with the biggest set.
All these drummers with crazy drum sets are people who found their voice. It’s what music is all about, and you may find that you’ll have a crazy set in the future as well.
There’s one thing for certain about these kits – they all look like loads of fun to play!
Drum Teacher
Brett Clur has a Drum Performance Diploma from Trinity College London has been playing drums for over 20 years. He is passionate about advanced concepts and uses his years of experience to teach his students about them. While he is a full-time drum teacher, he is also working on growing a YouTube channel where shares his insights. You can see him playing there, or on Instagram where he posts daily videos.
Find useful lessons, tips and reviews for any drummer. From beginners to professionals there’s always something new to learn and improve. Join our Newsletter for exclusive advice!
11407 SW Amu St Suite #ABM436 Tualatin, OR 97062
There may be affiliate links on this website, which means we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to our readers.
© All rights reserved Copyright 2024
Subscribe to our ninja mailing list and get a Free E-book!
Subscribe to our ninja mailing list and get a Free E-book!
