{"id":41306,"date":"2025-07-18T12:28:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T12:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/13-metal-rock-drummers-with-ridiculously-large-drum-kits\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T12:28:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T12:28:02","slug":"13-metal-rock-drummers-with-ridiculously-large-drum-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/13-metal-rock-drummers-with-ridiculously-large-drum-kits\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Metal + Rock Drummers With Ridiculously Large Drum Kits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>When it comes to massive drum sets, there are a select few in the music business who can utilize their over-the-top setup during a show without being obnoxious.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loudwire.com\/tags\/neil-peart\/\" target=\"_blank\">Neil Peart<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/loudwire.com\/tags\/rush\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rush<\/a> continually added to his kit over the years as the band progressed their sound.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/drumspy.com\/spotlight\/neil-peart-drum-kit-setups\/\" target=\"_blank\">DrumSpy.com<\/a>, Peart got to the point where he was taking wind chimes, a bell tree, temple blocks, a glockenspiel, multiple cowbells and agogo bells on the road as an attempt to &#8220;emulate the studio recordings.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-post-image \">\n<figure class=\"img-tag has-sizer alignnone\">\n<p><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Rush In Concert<\/span><\/p><figcaption>Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loudwire.com\/rock-metal-bassists-play-pick\/\" target=\"_blank\">30 Legendary Rock + Metal Bassists Who Play With A Pick<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loudwire.com\/tags\/danny-carey\/\" target=\"_blank\">Danny Carey<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/loudwire.com\/tags\/tool\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tool<\/a> is often dwarfed by his drum kit when the band is onstage. And he&#8217;s not exactly a tiny guy either. For him, his percussion layout isn&#8217;t just for show. &#8220;As much craziness is here, it is utilitarian in a way,&#8221; Carey told<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cZ7oqWdMvt8?si=RMSG53OdYtmS_Ue3\" target=\"_blank\">Modern Drummer<\/a><\/em> during a 2024 rundown of his kit. &#8220;I use it all. It has to be here.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Here is a look at 13 rock and metal drummers with ridiculously large drum kits who find a way to use it all when onstage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photogallery-wrapper blog-photogallery \">\n<h2 class=\"photogallery-title\">13 Metal + Rock Drummers Known For Their Ridiculously Large Drum Kits<\/h2>\n<div class=\"photogallery-description\">\n<p>Sometimes you just need to bring every drum and cymbal on tour. Here are some of the biggest drum kits used by big rock and metal acts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/loudwire.com\/author\/robc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rob Carroll<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photogallery-wrapper blog-photogallery \">\n<h2 class=\"photogallery-title\">30 Legendary Rock + Metal Bassists Who Play With a Pick<\/h2>\n<div class=\"photogallery-description\">\n<p>Some bass players just prefer to use a pick over their fingers when playing on stage. 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