[Death Drummer]

Hey. I was looking at Sabian AAX and Metal-X cymbals. They seem like the same thing to me. I was wondering what the difference is and which one would be better for Death Metal type drumming. Or maybe even the HH's or HHX's are good? Please help me!

[Infero Exicution]

HHX's are relatively good cymbals for metal.
AAX's are really nice too.
I guess it would come down to what ever you think sounds best and what your budget would allow.
They are all very nice cymbals and would make you really happy.
Do you have any other choices in mind?

[Luke]

If your a hard hitter like most metal drummers are you should look at the thicker cymbals. I'm pretty sure the metal-x cymbals are thicker then the AAX's so they would last you longer. If you want a darker sound I would go for the HH or HHX's

[Drum Key]

Id look at the HH rock ride (if you're buying a ride) cause thats a real good ride, nice quick sound . its the ride Portnoy uses and it sounds good everywhere.
If i was you id go HHX for crashes , theyre a darker sound and fit better with death metal. . but if you want to be more confused then id look at Chris Adler's lineup see what you like there. If youve got a million bucks you could buy his ride =P thats about how much it is . weighs about a hundred kilos too

[drumn00b]

Originally Posted by Luke

If your a hard hitter like most metal drummers are you should look at the thicker cymbals.

What I've heard is get thinner cymbals. People say that this disperses the hit better that thicker cymbals, because they don't "flow" as much(look up a cymbal on a high speed camera, you'll know what I mean)

[Luke]

I've always heard apposite drumnoob.. but then again i could be wrong. The guys at guitar center really recommended an extended warranty on a very thin AAX fast crash I got because they are thin and they have broken some themselves. I guess this calls for a little research..

[drumn00b]

Yeah. But I heard that on this forum, so I don't know. We will have to see then.

[Gus]

YouTube - Mike Mangini on Discovery's Time Warp

that is what he means!

Heres another look at the brands, check out their set ups!

Paiste artist's bands:
Hatebreed
Anthrax
Miliey Cyrus
slipknot
slayer
Iron Maiden
municipal waste
Gorilla biscuits (hardcore shaped death metal)
and more

meinl bands:
Lamb of God
Amon Amarth
Shadows Fall
Devil Driver
Faceless
Winds of Plague
Earth Crisis (sound based off of death)
Unearth
WHITECHAPEL
EMMURE
Cephalic Carnage
God Forbid
Job For A Cowboy
Derek Roddy
Suffocation
and more...

Sabian:
Tip: Mix them to what ever sounds good, I'm playing a mix or AA metal-X and AAX
Opeth
Bury your dead
Dethklok
Michael Jackson (if he was playing metal it would be death)
Nile
Cryptopsy
Norma Jean
Morbid Angel
Mushuggah

Zildjian:
Tip: A customs and Z customs for crashes and rides
Acacia Strain
Killswitch Engage
August Burns Red
Horse the band
Kittie
Eagles Of Death Metal
Bring Me the Horizon
Alice Cooper

Alchemy:
Arsonist Get All The Girls
Mudvane

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[Death Drummer]

Meinl has all the good bands haha. I'm not rich though. I would go with Meinl if I had the money. Thanks guys!

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[Gus]

Just mix your series and brands, and remember the video.

I could start interviewing endorsed drummers to see their view.