Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown

[@TheMichaelJadeDrumChannel]

Charlie is the man for the job. No doubt about it. Mad respect to him for being such a consistent, and incredible drummer for longer than I've been alive. The man is a machine! 🙏🥁

[@shamelesskindness]

But he can't write a different tune

[@GirlsInYogaPantsAreSimplyNaked]

A machine ....that depends on other machines. Lame.

[@keitha.563]

Charlie is a absolute machine.... All respect for him !!

[@JRMJr99]

This drumkit is beautiful!! Saw them in the Metallica tour and they were amazing in getting out the spirit of Pantera out and I'm glad I saw them!! Definitely won't mind seeing them again!!

[@JCDwyer]

Such a great drummer, Definitely the right guy for the job. That’s cool that he’s flying the Alex Van Halen flag with the 4 kick drums!!!!

[@razorsedge5145]

Thank you Charlie for all of your hard work and dedication, it is well appreciated. 🤘

[@Mr.Andrich]

Love the artwork on them kicks, I can't think of anything more appropriate to have there. Cheers to whoever came up with that idea.

[@boris1387]

Charlie has always been my favourite metal drummer, cos of him I've played a novo China since the late 80s. And I love the novo as much as he does 👌🤘🤘😁

[@Sybex82]

Nice set indeed 👌🏾

[@BBOZ83]

I saw them last week and when they opened with A New Level it was just like I was listening to 101 Proof live with that snare sounding like a fucking shotgun blast.

[@HowreYanow1]

Love the Mouth for War teaser at the end. I was honestly hoping he'd tease a few songs haha

[@JayRamahi3810]

Damn dude it is insane to think this guy is in his 60s. He has aged like fine wine. 🍷

[@shake6429]

CB is a fuckin LEGEND on the skins! Watch it go,!

[@dryerofdoom]

I wonder what tape he uses on his hands and how he tapes em

[@SKARKIBANEZ]

It"s heavy thing to be drummer for PANTERA ;)

[@LarsHammet-rm8ic]

Charlie himself threw me a drumstick after finishing cowboys from Hell during Metallica‘s Detroit Michigan show. He threw it directly at me. He pointed to me and then threw it and I caught it and it’s hanging in my room right now, one of my biggest prized possessions love the man he’s a machine.

[@geetarman-wh7up]

Kickass! I was at the show!

[@JDubzDrumz]

Seeing Charlie have a moment at 9:45 remembering his close friends. 😢 youre doing em proud dude!

[@rafaelgonzalez7230]

I got sad on that part to 😢

[@mikeauxbig]

It sure brings the $$.

[@Luguash1]

Charlie having that moment where he misses his friends at 9:45 is beautiful. Shows us just how human these guys are and how important it is to commemorate their music. To all the people complaining about this being Pantera reunion or not just think about whats going on through their heads when playing Pantera music. Let's be grateful for all this an leave the negativity im your pocket.

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

It's not Pantera, obviously, but they are still doing their thing and I wouldn't mind hitting up a show sometime if I get the chance. Also, regardless if it's "Pantera" or not it doesn't change the fact that it's 4 legendary musicians performing together and I have to say judging by all the live clips I have watched they are doing a pretty good job so far!

[@jasonsmouse6570]

​@leadme2thebliss21 Catch a show man, caught them in Tampa a few weeks back and was not disappointed. Don't get hung up on the "name"

[@steevidrums]

Totally with you there about him honouring his friends Dime and Vince. You can definitely could see Charlie meant that 100%

[@alexandercardoso8216]

I felt that moment. It was deep.

[@fubar1217]

I had the honor of attending the show in Austin, TX last year on Dime's birthday. They kicked ass and at one point they paused the show and brought up a bunch of friends and family to do a shot for Dime. It really was great being able to hear those songs live again.

[@evanmichael3153]

Charlie is a MASSIVE influence on the entire genre. Both as a Drummer and a Songwriter/Guitarist 🤘🔥🥁🔥🤘

[@andras.89]

He is turning 62 this year... Goddamn! \m/

[@SKARKIBANEZ]

And he look like 50 "top"

[@larrytate1657]

Wow, yeah I’d of thought mid 40s.

[@drunk247]

Plays like 22 forreal. Probably better now than he ever was and he was elite from Spreading The Disease.

[@NintenDub]

He kooks 40. And plays like hes 24

[@ChrisFloats]

Charlie is not only a great (and underrated) drummer, but he's also just a GREAT GUY!

[@Peter-il2fv]

Underrated?? 😁🤨

[@shamelesskindness]

He gets enough attention

[@doh4828]

Thank you Charlie, for over 40 years of badass thrashing with Anthrax and for keeping the Abbott bros’ legacy alive 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@rippindrummer666]

This dude does not get nearly enough credit he deserves in the world of metal drumming. He changed the game.

[@steevidrums]

Damn straight. I remember hearing Among The Living for the first time back in '88 and I thought, Jesus... who is this guy! And he was like in his early 20's then. I saw them '89 and I was transfixed on the drums all night. He was a machine!

[@ShrinkRaptor]

Plays for two of the biggest bands in the rock and metal genre, but "doesn't get enough credit." Yeah, okay bud.

[@mikeauxbig]

@@ShrinkRaptor Shitthrax is low on the totem pole.

[@DazMan-mo8fk]

​@@mikeauxbigjust because all you listen to is shitallica

[@mikeauxbig]

@@DazMan-mo8fk Hahah! woff to nevah nevah land, yeaahhh!

[@andrewbecker3700]

The drum sound he gets for the intro to Indians, has to be most punishing and fullest metal beats of all time. Its perfect in every way, flawless. The whole song just wails.

[@davidperez5089]

I play that intro almost every time i practice. Powerful!

[@ronjon5386]

This kit is a work of art. Absolutely beautiful 🤩

[@TunnelJumper]

Everyone uses triggers to gate their drums nowadays (which is awesome) but I was not expecting him to be using them for actual samples! Beautiful touch having Vinnie’s samples mixed in with the organic shells.

[@jd0879]

Tbh you can’t even hear it live. Their sound is such a mess when they open for Metallica

[@jcmoore5819]

@@jd0879man, when I seen them in St. Louis, Pantera/Mammoth/Metallica all sounded excellent from the seats I was in!

[@123.0Fr]

How dealed them with the latency ? Is there like more latency with the triggers ? Sorry dumb from a home guitarist :p

[@elmercenario9427]

yeah there are tons of amazing drummers in metal, but only Charlie could've carried on Vinnie's legacy. He was the proper choice for this gig.

[@musicmannrob]

The cool thing about CB is he's humble and not trying to replace Vinnie at all! Instead, making sure to honor him and his sound as a big part of the original Pantera. Awesome job continuing the legacy of the band and especially the Abbott bros!

[@johnnyx196]

Vinny can't be replaced it science..

[@coreyw5981]

Love the 2 false bass drums. Cool way to do that without carrying extra giant ones around just for show like dome drummers

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Homage to Alex VanHalen 🔥💚

[@garthgundy]

The Ginsu of cymbals 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 It cuts a can, a Marshall and this tomato!

[@patton303]

Don’t forget that Charlie is a beast guitar player and writes most of Anthrax’s riffs. Just a crazy talented dude.

[@Creatorfragments]

That’s the Stormtroopers of Death Drummer!!!!!! God of Percussion

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

Charley is such a cool cat🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Arthur-ke9vz]

Such a badass. Watching him play Speak English or Die on the Live at Budakan video is amazing

[@ozzygirl098]

I heard every single drum he hit and cymbal when Pantera was here in Winnipeg Feb 16th 2024! I have never been to seen Pantera before, but this show blew me away! Thank you so much for ALL you do to keep Vinnie and Dimebag alive in our very hearts!!!! Love you always!!! Forever a fan!!! 💀

[@Lupine.]

PAISTE! We need this 22" ride in normal production!

[@craigdobson9068]

My old bands drummer had a 20" mega bell and it was so loud all the sound guys had to turn the mic off on that side of his kit 😅

[@cfh13]

Getcha pull charlie. He sounded fkn amazing in arlington. Before the tour started i knew he had permission to use samples from vinnie's estate but i though it was for intro stuff not triggers. Good to know.

[@MirkkoDeMaio]

Charlie is a damn legend!

[@ll7868]

I was thinking his kit had an Alex Van Halen vibe with the extra bass drums, Alex had some wild kits, what Charlie's missing is a fire extinguisher, Alex always kept one on his kit in case the pyro got out of hand.

[@BlazonStone]

2:08 I hope they make that 22" mega bell ride into a signature product

[@LeSensuel]

Can't wait to hear watch/hear this live in two days in Quebec! I've been waiting for this show since they announced the reunion/tribute tour.

[@Lolaandcassidyadventures]

Charlie is doing Vinnie proud getcha pull.

[@Tdrums8]

you forgot to ask about his bass drums .Whats that sticker on there and heads ? Nobody never asks about the kick one of the most important part of the kit

[@trustinthemachine]

It's tape of some sort. I'm willing to bet its there for two reasons. It's likely got metal under it of some sort, maybe even a Danmar kick pad as it looks big. This would help with getting some click to the mics, and it would also help with the trigger. You could dial back the sensitivity of the trigger because of the added sharp contact of the metal to the beater causing far less mis-triggers. Would be super helpful on songs like Becoming. In my experience those Danmar kick pads fall apart, the tape helps get much more use out of it.

[@crtrwilson666]

Looks to me like a Moleskin patch, very old school thing to put on the kick head for durability and attack

[@trustinthemachine]

Yes! It does look like moleskin.@@crtrwilson666

[@Brookzplayzmuzic]

​@trustinthemachine thank u for answering and a good explanation. I was wondering too

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

He said the kicks are 22's so he can fit the rack toms, and Vinnie played 24's. And yes, like others said they're patches of tape or something with something behind it, likely to add Vince's signature kick click. Yeah, Charlie is now saying the sound is 70% acoustic and 30% triggers.

[@r.deanmcknight136]

Awesome...... love how he brings Vinnies drum sound into life....... that's what I call honoring a true legend by a legend himself 🤘😎🤘

[@shawnfranklin9581]

One of the nicest guys I’ve ever worked with professionally!

[@andrewbecker3700]

If Charlie isn't "the guy" on drums, who is? In my book he's banging on the door of top 5 all time. As far as drummers still doing it? Getting to be slim pickings out there.

[@WhyTheHorseface]

Also check out Charlie on the latest album from Klassik ‘78, the band that imagines what music KISS might have made if they hadn’t made their solo albums in 1978: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJqsqWawgJV0lc0si=aDYOC9ZGhwNWKV1_

[@azff]

Saw the show at Rocklahoma last September (2023). It was awesome to hear and see all these great Pantera songs played again. Charlie is killing it on this tour. 🤘 Getcha Pull. Watch It Go!!! 333

[@johnnyeproductions]

There's no other man who could have filled those shoes like Charlie. He has everything Vin did down to a "T" and St. Vin is smiling down sayin Hellyeah brother!

[@minions7191]

What a thoroughly decnt chap Charlie is ...... and he s not bad on the drums either......

[@viking_2112]

Say what you will about wether pantera should have reformed but you can't deny they picked one of the best possible drummers for the job. Charlie is an absolutely incredible drummer and I can't wait to see him with anthrax at Manchester Apollo later this year

[@johannjohann6523]

I don't think Charlie has enough cymbals. lol Boy Charlie is all business. He's taking this Pantera shit seriously! Great guy!

[@68fmj51]

Saw Pantera a couple weeks ago. One helluva show and Charlie was awesome.

[@sootchh4055]

Charlie Benante, the one who found a Chia Pet inside Al Bundy's fridge.

[@smcut80]

The colors 😂

[@issacrodriguez91]

This man is 61 and still killing it!! Unreal 🤯

[@existentialismtyrant5722]

Grew up listening to Charlie. State of Euphoria is still one of my favorites. He’s the reason I got away from lars when i realized Charlie was so much better as a drummer

[@RakelaK67]

I've been saying it for 40+ years Charlie Benante is the best thrash drummer on the planet.... one of the best all-round drummers on the planet, any genre. Great interview and overview.... thank you!!

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

Well, his band must be falling apart or not that good because he left them to join a band that hasn't toured or released an album since 2000-2001.

[@RakelaK67]

@@LeadMe2TheBliss Anthrax is the 2nd best thrash band of the Big 4 and are currently working on a new album (with Charlie, since he writes all the music)... and they have a tour planned when all members are free from their side projects (including Charlie) ..... try and keep up. He even says that in the video.

[@captainjefferies9047]

@@RakelaK67 Megadeth is second.

[@dwilson2548]

I do not know what is worse... The fact that he's turning 62 or that I am. 🥴

[@nunodarrell6606]

Charlie is doing justice. He got all Vinnies drum licks to a T! When ya bringing it to the UK? 😎

[@Ferklaus]

one of my fav drummers of all time !!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Damn, that's a beauty of a setup

[@yourdrummer2034]

Charlie is a force to be reckoned with. Very musical drummer as well.🤘

[@flapjack413]

Nice to see I'm not alone in miking my snare drum with a 58! I've been wondering if anyone else does the same. I sometimes wonder if people are so hung up on the labels of a 58 being a vocal mic, and a 57 being an instrument mic, that they don't even bother to try it. I bet a lot of people would be surprised if they actually tried it out.

[@timbrown6629]

It's essentially the same microphone.

[@EvansDrumheadsOfficial]

Charlie is the best! 💥💥

[@nope44589]

massive respect for blending Vinnies drum samples. also makes sense haha 🤘🏼

[@ll7868]

1989 Anthrax opening for KISS in Vancouver, Charlie tossed a stick into the crowd, it bonked my noggin, got a goose egg for a week, didn't get the stick. I saw Pantera in Winnipeg February 16 with Lamb Of God, saw a couple sticks tossed into the crowd, I was too far from the stage, too old to mosh anymore, didn't get one of those either. I feel that Charlie owes me a stick, that goose egg hurt like a sumbitch.

[@GunDrummer]

good stuff

[@oxouk]

When your playing a 3 hour gig and you can no longer hear your cymbals, you swap them out for RUDE cymbals. Charlie is a rock solid as player. On a separate note, I couldn't help but notice he doesn't make eye contact at all.

[@JockeLundgrenTV]

This was awesome. Thank you very much! 🥁

[@MrTalisman80]

Charlie and the boys did a heartfelt and fitting job honoring Vin and Dime when I saw them last week. You can tell they really mean it. I'd definitely go to another show if they come around again. Getcha pull!

[@waltermiller249]

Love Charlie, but I'm disappointed that he didn't set it up exactly like Vinnie's drums were. Drums didn't sound right to me now I know why

[@Lord_Raptor]

Charlie: This is my flannel shirt that I'm wearing. Interviewer: Beautiful.

[@michaellandrumguitar]

I seen live in Memphis an I thought about dime an Vinnie the hole time godbless

[@JorshWarshington1]

Great interview! I love you, man. You guys sound awesome. Your drumming is so good. Also, I've lost a best friend and what you guys are doing in tribute is truly amazing. Wish you all the best and keep on playing those Pantera songs we all love!

[@paulcrown3754]

This has got to be the most wholesome respectful set up I've ever seen, I love how Charlie is keeping Vinnie on stage in his choice of sizes and blending the sound. Amazing drummer and friend

[@eddielesmana3383]

I don't play drums. But everytime i see a drum set such as charlie's, man, i'd be excited. This guy's a legend!

[@mikemayhem39]

I wanna play one of Vinny’s OG kits so bad just once in my life or even Charlie’s, got mine setup like Vinny’s but obviously ain’t close tho the same

[@ScotsGal]

I'm a 50 Yr old man i live in the u.k. ..im an original Pantera fan .I've seen them live 3 times here in britan in the 90s ...hands down the best concerts I've ever attended ...after Pantera split and the dime tragedy happened and with vince being hellbent on never performing with Phil ever again I never in a million years thought we'd ever get to hear these great songs played live again let alone a new version of Pantera playing them .....I've heard a few comments about how " they shouldn't be using the Pantera name" well in my humble opinion phil and rex were there through it all with the Abbotts ...it took 4 of them to make the band ....I think they have just as much right to use the Pantera name...

[@grayknight836]

Paiste, we got to get that *22” RUDE MegaBell Ride Cymbal* made for the masses! 🤘🏻

[@williamcommander2695]

He's got to trigger those drums out.. yes he triggers the hell out of them... I'm a drummer... every drummer that plays.. trigger your drums.. it will open your eyes and change your world!!

[@ThrillingTwo]

That ride w the huge bell is wild. Luana Dametto from Crypta plays one kinda like that.

[@theplayersclub1126]

never liked RUDE crashes....all about the rides though

[@mutantkoffee]

How tf is hr almost 62 yo bro

[@MrBikboi]

Cant fucking wait to see them.

[@HowreYanow1]

I had a blast when I saw them last August. Felt like I was hit by a truck the next day.

[@EvilSkeltos]

Holy hell, I've never seen a kit with so many freaking Cymbal's. I mean what the heck do you even need all those I'm not trying to be a smart ass either, I'm not even a drummer

[@eurosnuke1678]

how did vinnie have longer toms on top of 24 bass? those toms were also 14 and 15 on top? wtf ::D:D:D:D:D:D

[@Roberta_Esposito]

A sharp eye will notice the number three Cat logo on the vest. Charlie wears obviously commemorating Peter Criss

[@WinstonBartholomewIII]

I need that ride cymbal.

[@drunken-skunk]

Wow!! 1 of the best professional drummers of modern-drummer magazine!! Charlie is super talented!! Amazing drum sound Live!!😎❤️☝️🤟

[@publicprofilename4273]

Dude, I know exactly where he hits that stack. It's in the cleaner parts.

[@DouglasSnodgrass]

He is not the best drummer alive. I think Danny Carrey of tool is but he is in that league definitely

[@VileSinner666]

A lot of love went into this kit to make it sound like Vinnie's. Charlie did his homework with this. Absolute great guy. 🤘🏻

[@keitha.563]

✌🏼👍🏼🤘🏼

[@eyeexaggerate7687]

Next time I play drums I’ll refer to it as going to slice some frozen vegetables

[@natanaelguadalupeaviles1550]

i couldnt think of another metal drummer that could make the job 100% Vinnie.

[@crlaw75]

Charlie is a drummer that didn't downsize his kits, as other drummers did in the mid '90's.

[@larrytate1657]

Playing with just the right power, not hitting like a barbarian.

[@joelalexander4513]

Great to see Charlie's set up. Suggestion for the video crew/editor. Shoot at 60 fps so you don't have to use an optical flow for slow motion, and can use frame sampling instead. The globby artefacts are kind of gnarly.

[@juanviloria5643]

Thank god for this video this is one of my fave sounding kits!

[@oldskolacura9798]

I never really did care for those paiste rudes.

[@aponcapone]

Nice to see the cheaper PST on that stack....

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Cheap cymbals make great stacks.

[@rippindrummer666]

That stack is a pst 12” flanger stack I believe.

[@Sacred_Silence]

Triggering to Vinnie's drum sounds is pretty cool