

You may even have a double kick drum pedal pounding away at it, so it is important to have something that can stand the test of time and take a beating (quite literally).Īs well as these features, there is a built-in damping ring, which does what you would expect and dampens the sound. This also fits the bill in terms of durability, this is absolutely vital when it comes to kick drums as they can take a hell of a beating, especially from metal drummers. It is available in 18″, 20″, 22″, 24″, 26″ and 28″ so you will be able to find the right model for your own metal kick drum.

The plies are in 7mm and 5mm and give a massive sound and punch that will cut through the mix and make an impression live. The Powerstroke 4 is two-ply giving it the more ‘metal’ punch and sound. The Powerstroke 4 is possibly the elder sibling of the Powerstroke 3, which is single ply. The standard drum heads and skins that ship with drum sets are great for learning and may be very high quality but they don’t always have the bite and attack needed for your sound. Metal and all of the subgenres within the metal umbrella tend to be quite different in tone and sound than most other genres. Whether you’re recording or gigging, getting the best drum heads for metal will ensure you get that signature sound for your own specific genre of music. The drummers who pay attention to the proper kit setup and maintenance are those most likely to get the best sound. The key to getting that extra 10% in your sound is the details. Metal drummers are among the most talented out there, having to play complex patterns sometimes in crazy time signatures.

Evans Heads Heavyweight Snare Drum Head.
