What is a good drum kit brand for Rock/metal drumming?

Question

I am buying a used drum kit as a beginner, but I want it to be a good quality so that i can keep it for a while with out upgrading. I was looking at a REMO 5 piece with a ride, crash, and hi-hat cymbal for $400. Is REMO a good brand, or should I go for something like Pearl or Yamaha?

Answer 1

For your money, a Remo will give you a good sound. Pearl and Yamaha are really for the guys and gals who can dish out the big bucks. What you have is a solid set that will allow you not only to delve into the basic rock rhythms, but also into other styles such as jazz, samba, and dance patterns. As a matter of fact, your set is actually prime for jazz styles. So, in all, it's a great set, and if one day you want to upgrade your set and you have the money, go for it. However, stick with that set you found. You'll get a lot of life out of it for the money you pay.

Answer 2

Its not always the kit that creates the rock/metal sound your looking for but the heads, tunings, and other details. Of course you get a bigger fatter sound with bigger drum sizes. The kit your describing should be fine for a beginner and you can always add things on to it. You never know if you will get bored of drumming, so it wouldnt be a good idea to spend a lot of money on something you might not use.

Answer 3

Do what your favorite bands do, and what their sound is. Listen to some music, and pick drum TONES you like, not drumming styles. Get on you tube and search that bands music video, and they'll usually show a picture of that certain drumset. Go to guitar center and experiment.

Answer 4

yer remo is great!!

yamaha a\ren't as amazing as they are said to be anyway.

another good make which has AMZING prices are cb drums.

my sister has a cb drum kit its lasted for ages.

good luck and rock on!

Answer 5

remo would be a good choice!

i use a vintage ludwig kit. and it sounds really good

but it also depends on how you tune the drums

and what heads you use.

if u want short tones, get coated heads.

remo makes really good heads.

Answer 6

It depends on the kind of metal you play... I got a Ddrum set with sabian cymbals and im happy with it