Danny Carey - TOOL - Tour Kit Rundown

Welcome, fellow audiophiles, drumming enthusiasts, TOOL fans, and lovers of all things progressive! Today, we've scored an exclusive backstage peek into the rhythmic labyrinth that is Danny Carey's drum kingdom for TOOL's Fear Inoculum Tour. Surrounded by instruments, Danny is joined by Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni as they peel back the layers of Carey's one-of-a-kind drum arsenal.
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World renowned drum tech, Joe Slaby, graciously provided a detailed gear list of the components that Danny used for this particular show (gear list below). Joe emphasized that the setup is constantly changing and evolving, so the list is just a snapshot of the decisions for that day.
Danny's Gear in this Video:
The drums are Sonor SQ2 with Vintage series lugs. Sonor made Danny two versions of this touring kit, one beech, one maple. These toms are beech, these kicks are maple. The kicks and toms are wrapped with a design by Alex Grey. The shells on the smallest tom are thickest and they get thinner as the drum diameter increases.
Drums:
The main snares are two Sonor HLD590’s (one with 10 lugs, one with 12 lugs) both 14” x 8” bronze drums. Also, he has a new Dunnett 14” x 8” purple bronze snare and a Sonor 14" x 8" beech snare that has a wrap that matches the toms.
From left to right, the drums are: 8" x 8" and 10" x 10" SQ2 rack toms, 14" rototom with custom mount by Brian Totten (this drum was formerly owned by Terry Bozzio!), 16" x 14" and 18" x 16" SQ2 floor toms with legs, 16" x 22" SQ2 Gong Drum (with Danny Carey's portrait by Alex Grey), 18" x 22" and 20" x 24" SQ2 Bass Drums.
Cymbals:
All cymbals are paiste except where noted;
22" "Monad" Danny Carey signature dry heavy ride
pair 12” Stewart Copeland signature hi hats
18" Signature full crash with 2002 5” cup chime inverted on top
18" Signature power crash with Hammerax 6” bell inverted on top
20" Signature power crash with 5” Hammerax FX inverted on top
24” NOVO china
22" signature thin China
Noiseworks stack, 18" china, 11” top
“Twenty” series 10" splash with Dark Energy 8" splash (inverted on top)
8” 3000 series bell with 6” 2002 accent (inverted on top)
Cup Chime #1 8” and Cup Chime #3 7” (inverted on top)
38” Symphonic gong
60” Sound Creation Earth gong (seperate from the kit)
Electronics:
Roland Handsonic (original version)
Roland Octapad
Drum tech FAT and HAT trigger pedals
Seven @MandalaDrum drum triggers, connected via CAT5 to the Mandala brain, which is sending signal to Battery software by @Nativeinstruments on a MAC computer, which passes audio through an Apollo X3.
Buchla Marimba Lumina Gold mallet keyboard, which is triggering a rack mounted Access Virus synth
Rupert Neve 16 channel summing mixer for all electronic drum components to FOH
Original Korg Wave drum ('94) with custom rack mount by Brian Totten
“Toolbox” modular Euro rack synth by Peter Grenader, used on “Chocolate Chip Trip” drum solo.
Hardware:
Pearl "Eliminator" Kick pedals and remote hi hat Danmar 206 beater and blue cam on kicks.
Sonor hardware for cymbals, electronic drums, mic and tom arms, and snare stand
Pearl Rack System
Roc n Soc Throne
Drum Heads:
All drum heads are Evans
Toms: clear EC2s on batter, clear G1 on resonant side
Rototom and gong drum: clear G1
Snare: coated Power Center on batter, 300 weight snare side w/ Puresound snare wires
Kicks: Clear EQ3 on batter (removable ring out), Inked EQ3 on resonant side with 4" air vent, with Evans EQ pillows barely touching each head.
Sticks:
@VicFirth Danny Carey signature model, wood tip
Vic Firth Tim Genis roller mallets
Monitoring:
JH Audio "Roxanne" In-ear monitors
Shure P10R Wireless bodypack receiver
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David Frangioni: / davidfrangioni
Joe Slaby (Danny's drum tech): / joeslaby
Peter Grenader (mod synth designer): / petergrenader
Tim Dawson (TOOL studio tech & electronics guru): / theacidhelps
Alex Grey (Artist): / alexgreycosm
Sonor Drums: / sonordrumco
Vic Firth: / vicfirth
Evans: / evansdrumheads
Mandala: / mandaladrum
Ronn Dunnett: / dunnettclassicdrums
Van Kleef custom drums: / vk_drums
Brian Totten: / briantotten
Extra Special Thanks to the Modern Drummer Team:
Felipe Laverde, Jason Mehler, Alex Kluft
Photo by Alex Kluft: / alexkluftphotography

[@ModernDrummerOfficial]

Hey all! Be sure to check the video description for a full gear list of Danny’s setup for this show. FYI, Danny has been on four Modern Drummer Magazine covers since 1997. Subscribe to the digital magazine to read them all! (Cover links are in the description)

[@MarioDiBonito]

What a drumset! Bellissimo.😍😍😍 Terry Bozzio set? When you make a video?

[@drunken-skunk]

BEST BRILLIANT DRUMMER 🥁 OF THE WORLD!..🌎..it's beyond Amazing how super smart Danny really is! Super Professional Drummer!..ive seen him play 8 different beats poly rhythms at the same time!! His beats are super hard to play! Crazy time changes!! Thank you "Modern Drummer"! Best DRUMMER IN THE WORLD!! we hope you guys can put more video footage of this Drum God Living Legend!!..\TOOL/!😎☝️🤟

[@pipeman3088]

Yes! I love that ! Great comment!!!

[@CymbalSounds]

Thx for that!! His setup is awesome!! 💪

[@Chris.Minarich.LongIsland]

@@ModernDrummerOfficial Danny is really special. I grew up a Peart worshipper (not a musician) & Danny is not only the only other drummer to be the dominant reason why I listen to a band. … and he’d technically superior to The Professor 🙌

[@CC_Babblecock]

The best thing about Danny Carey is that he has no idea he’s Danny Carey.

[@OFFSCREEN-PROD]

Danny is a gift

[@atiqshams457]

trueeeee

[@lal3061]

I once saw him driving on LA from car to car and asked him “hey! Are you Danny Carey?” And he answered: “no, I’m Danny DeVito”. So yeap. I can confirm

[@CC_Babblecock]

@@lal3061 Just 7 feet difference 😂

[@ls6mbkr111]

@@lal3061 Funny story...I actually witnessed Danny Carey meet Danny deVito at a club in LA like 20 years ago, my two favorite Dannys with their respective heights shaking hands for the first time lol

[@carryingfire286]

Danny is kinda like your friends dad whos a little awkward but he comes down to the basement while you guys are playing video games to talk for a while and youre secretly stoked hes there.

[@13_13k]

That is a really good example of what Danny seems to be like. That video of him playing with the daughter's band at her school for a talent show or Christmas play or something and he was totally awkward and like someone's goofy dad playing with some 12 yr old kids in front of all the parents, he was a 12 year old kid again except that he's really the best working drummer of our time and one of the best drummers ever. But you wouldn't know it as he's blushing and laughing the whole time. Classic

[@carryingfire286]

@@13_13k one of the rare, truly humble rock gods.

[@DrumIndex]

Oh that pretty much sums up his vibe haha

[@BatmanWangChung]

I love how casual Danny said he goes through 2 or 3 snare heads a night 🫠

[@resoundingsource6595]

Came here to say the same 😆 wtf?? 😅😂

[@donlarocque5157]

I saw TOOL in Shreveport years ago. When the show was over he tossed his sticks and heads out to the crowd.

[@poindextertunes]

right? 😳

[@mattkahler2569]

Dude, that is f*cking BATSHIT. I've had the same heads on my snare for years, and I'm a pretty strong guy who hits hard. That's incredible he needs multiple each night 😮

[@masimpson86]

To be fair, they probably sell them all on the next show and make $4k each drum head lol

[@predictivesolutionsltd9662]

I love how humble he is. He acts as if he is not the best drummer on earth

[@Kimsta]

It's just makes a great thing even better, such an awesome human

[@Hhhlll7778]

Are you joking ? He is a good drummer but not even top 100

[@mannyramirez9152]

Danny is a good drummer, but c’mon dude: Greater On Earth? You need to listen to music outside of the Tool Catalog. FYI, he’s the only one of the three that F’d up the Rush song at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute.

[@scottybeats5328]

@@Hhhlll7778 you're high as hell...

[@danem.9402]

totally. I mean I guess you can argue he isn't the best in the world, but he is absolutely within the top 10 easily, in my subjective opinion.@@scottybeats5328

[@ileutur6863]

Danny and Justin have always been the most open members of Tool, love seeing details of their gear

[@capo_di_capi]

Actually I met Adam , total accident he was in a mall of all places with his wife and a couple others, just walked up to him with a friend of mine, told him to have a great show and that we would be there. We didn’t want to bother him with signatures, he was very cool , very gracious, exactly the person you’d think he is.

[@proxyperoxy2102]

Everyone needs to compensate for Maynard's lack of social battery.

[@hank35682]

Maynard’s done plenty of interviews over the course of his career, always explaining his influences and the ideas behind his lyrics etc. what more do you want lmao, Adam though yes he is definitely the least vocal of the group but has done plenty of interviews as well, to be fair from his very first interview he said “I hate talking” so he’s honest about his position with it, but over time he has come out of his shell quite a bit

[@jtlemay4878]

They are the heart of the beast

[@Cegros]

It’s always there!

[@JustLilGecko]

I know this is wishing for a lot, but man, a big fat drumeo feature with Danny would be an absolute dream, would love to just hear him talk about... Well. Drumming. For hours and hours. Such a unique brain on him.

[@sarahpope8658]

Been saying that for a while now! Would love to see Danny Carey on Drumeo!!

[@veRGe02]

I want him to do the series where they make drummers they doesn't know without hearing the original drum part. I comment on every video in that series asking for them to get him lol. But Tool has been touring hard for a while and are going to Europe too this summer, so prob not gonna happen yet. Maybe eventually!

[@sarahpope8658]

@@veRGe02 That would be dream come true!

[@nanditp2013]

Rick Beato has done this! : )

[@Username-ng8jy]

@@sarahpope8658yeah they’ve had Mike portnoy. Imagine Danny I’d fuckin flip a lid 😂

[@kleepo7733]

This is why he's one of the most well-respected drummers in the world.

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

never heard of him and he's heavily invested in Aleister crowley you know the guy who wrote detailed instructions on how to murder, r@pe, torture a child?

[@Nohorizon1]

The greatest

[@criticolehits5766]

Danny Carey seems like the kinda dude that'd be stoked to meet Danny Carey.

[@elementoon11]

😂😂😂

[@joelcullen683]

you beat me to it, so humble!

[@royals1833]

Im just amazed at how humble Danny is. I saw them a month ago in OKC and purchased VIP tickets, and him and Justin were obviously the most cordial and friendly. You could definitely tell Adam was not comfortable around people, and thats who I was there to see the most, but they still came out after the warm up session (which was by far one of the coolest things ive ever seen) and took a pic. I was literally 3 feet from Danny and 10 from Adam. Danny shook everyones hand he walked past, and you could just see how nice of a guy he is by his interactions. They were all so cool, but I remember thinking, man, Danny is genuinely just a really nice dude.

[@paultullo3275]

I did two VIP shows. Got a fist bump from Danny when he saw my DC shirt, and Adam busting my chops when he wanted to talk about local comic book shops but I said I was from NJ (we were in Biloxi MS).

[@colinburroughs9871]

Danny is clearly the ambassador of the band to the fans. He's also the one most fans could have a beer with and go "dude!" and not set off red flags that can't be overcome.

[@stephen3762]

How much did you pay for VIP shows?

[@stephen3762]

​@@paultullo3275how much did vip tickets cost you

[@MykeLewisMusic]

I used to work as a stagehand/carpenter at the local arena, and when we worked Tool's 2010 tour, Danny walked through the loading dock afterward and said "thank you" to all us hardhat-wearing plebs. Very classy guy. I was already a fan, but my respect went up several notches that day.

[@adamantiumrage]

Damn. Ive been waiting over 20 years for a video like this.

[@borrago]

So have we all. Such a shame it was conducted by this guy though. I feel like Carrey could have done a better job by himself.

[@tetraktys6540]

@@borragoYep, the host talked over Danny at every opportunity and added their own un-needed input.

[@tara-leedawn5509]

“I’m not warmed up”… then produces a god damn masterclass hahaha greatest drummer ever! 💜💜💜

[@oskarfunes2505]

Dude becomes a nuclear reactor at operating temperature 😂

[@LuisMoura-k9g]

Let’s also appreciate Joe Slaby for taking the time to write a list of all drums parts!

[@saintjabroni]

Yeah but he forgot to capitalize Paiste on one line.

[@billhaselrick1336]

Joe Paul is just as nice a person as the guys in the band.

[@lokinslawomir0793]

Amen to that what a great run through of kit and great questions!!

[@LSR303]

Yeah, great if I ever plan to take on a second mortgage to purchase whatever is even still available in one way or another. =']

[@TheBurdenOfHope]

One of the best drummers of all time just shooting the breeze and sharing his wisdom and knowledge like it’s no big deal. What a guy.

[@docholiday13]

Ikr. Danny is so noticeably approachable and likeable. So knowledgeable yet so modest and selfless about his craft. Will constantly talk about his heros/influences, give credit to all the people that do all this stuff for him. He's such a great person on top of talented and intelligent

[@morbidmanmusic]

one of the best.. of all time..? how do you figure? way to fan like. He is just a drummer with good taste and a cool band. No more no less. Humble and does the job.

[@daynejoseph2366]

@@morbidmanmusic If you think Danny Carey isn't BARE MINIMUM one of the Top 20 best drummers of all time, you're coping HARD.

[@GravelordWrust]

@@morbidmanmusic Just showing yourself as absolutely clueless lol.

[@iloveNgany]

Absolute drum nerd right there. He’s seems like he would be clumsy because he’s so tall…but plays with such finesse. You’d never guess he is a rock star. Awesome personality.

[@benmayo1630]

I thought the same thing when I first started listening to TOOL and seen a picture of DC with the other members. I thought at first he looked almost awkward (probably not the correct term) behind a drum kit but he’s a commander sitting there in his space. I’ve been obsessed with drums since I was in elementary school, and DC is by far my favorite drummer/musician

[@PuttinOnTheRiffs]

16 year old me is soooo happy. 35 year old me is even happier. Thanks for doing this Danny

[@stephen3762]

Is 16 year old here now

[@BraveGander-u9q]

15 and 47 🤘 🔧

[@qbul]

very similar, one year removed

[@Sigil777]

Ditto!!

[@PlasmaLuke]

2 year old me is really happy 46 year old me is even happier

[@BrendanRWolfe]

Imagine being the greatest drummer on Earth, and being this humble and open

[@bigloaded8324]

More of a Danny Carey fan than a Tool fan. He’s such a cool dude.

[@Tool-Deftonesfan101]

He is isn’t he? That’s why I love his drumming style! He’s one of my favourite drummers of all time, right up there with John Stanier, Bill Bruford, Abe Cunningham, and David Silveria.

[@bigloaded8324]

@@Tool-Deftonesfan101 Wow! I’m a huge fan of all those drummers that you mentioned! 👍

[@LordofDiamondsMetal]

@@Tool-Deftonesfan101 John Stanier mentioned, hell yeah

[@erikbond8210]

I know absolutely nothing about drumming, and am still mesmerized by his kit and the sounds he’s able to make with it. Very doubtful he will ever see this comment, but shout out to my friend Cody for introducing me to Tool back in the late 90’s. Much love to him, & the whole Tool crew, & community.

[@miky8788]

.. everybody needs a Cody in theyr life ...

[@BraveGander-u9q]

🤘🔧💯

[@LuisMoura-k9g]

What a chill dude! The fact that he always credits his team and band, always refreshing to see guys at this level keeping themselves grounded and not letting ego takeover

[@Chaotic_Enigma]

Danny brings a whole new meaning to technical drummer when ya realize what all he uses beyond an acoustic set

[@Snatchystashy]

Those Mandala pads are so cool.

[@BoolFalse]

i had a chance too see this man from a distance in Feb 14th on a TOOL concert in LA.. he's absolutely one of the greatest musicians of all time.. thank you all for this video !!

[@Orverge]

This is actually so much better than expected. Danny elaborates so effortlessly on his work.

[@MrMystery666]

This dude is not just a drummer. He’s a percussionist he plays way to many things outside of drums to be considered a pure drummer

[@lokinslawomir0793]

A drumcussionist!

[@drunken-skunk]

Best drummer in the World!!.."DANNY CARRY =LIVING LEGEND "!! DRUM GOD!!!!!🤟🤟🤟🥁🥁🥁

[@lokinslawomir0793]

@@drunken-skunk he is the equivalent of Neil Peart imo when it comes to his impact on drumming he’s amazing, and an amazing human being I’ve never seen or heard one bad thing about the guy. So glad to have a hero like that!!

[@drunken-skunk]

@@lokinslawomir0793 ..indeed! Danny Carry is super smart..like a nerd wizard on those drums! He's super kind and humble to people...imagine if the whole world was that nice and kind like Danny...the world would be a waaaay better place to enjoy and live! I mean people wise!...I LOVE \TOOL/!😎☝️🤟🤟💪🦾

[@marccram2664]

​@@lokinslawomir0793not sure if you heard...but if Rush returns for a couple more tours, DC will be the chosen one to fill the NP throne

[@321CatDaddy]

No one does an interview with a drummer like Modern Drummer does. The right questions, the smart questions and easy conversation lets you get to know a little about whoever they are interviewing. THIS is why God made MD!

[@KyleClements]

"It's sounds so great" Danny: points "Good monitors" Such humbleness.

[@perosa99]

There is a lot to learn from Danny every time he speaks. He is the drummer’s drummer

[@SPINUNDRUM]

Host did a great job not acting like he was as important as Danny. Much respect for humble hosting, get this guy to interview more drummers please!

[@thepluggy1]

What?! He barely let's him finish, then asking about the next thing, interrupts all the time. A terrible person to do Interviews

[@Necrosophy17]

@@thepluggy1 That very well could be on the producer. He definitely rushed through something that could've easily gone on for more than an hour. Did pretty well other than that.

[@CaptainJimp]

@@thepluggy1 Oh god, don't watch the Rick Beato interview if you think this is bad. He cuts him off every other sentence.

[@thepluggy1]

@CaptainJimp man, I know, so bad, just let the guy talk his craft please 🤣

[@juneyellowsnek]

Nah, the dude's more worried about making himself seem like he'll make a good friend if Danny would only call him back

[@Tooldruid]

I've had 3 run in's with Danny in the last 25yrs. He's truly one of the most humble and genuine people you will ever meet. No ego and such a beast on the kit. A true ambassador for the drumming community.

[@Mxulin]

They say that whenever you hear thunder, it's just Danny practicing.

[@eastcoastrifraf]

Im in awe. That's easily a $10,000 snare. And glad tool is accepting the internet as I've wanted to see this since 93. Thank you Danny!!

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

Love the way, he jumps back on the kit at the end. Even though he was not expecting to play it. He's like, yeah, now let's go on the pads

[@richardwilcox3643]

10:00 skinny puppy - what an incredible, out of nowhere name drop.

[@85ddrummer]

I love that there’s been an influx of insight into DCs kit between professional videos and his, and his techs instagram pages

[@thehawk05]

Always been a big fan of Danny and his stellar playing. Love to watch him play and he always seems so happy when he’s behind the kit. And although I’ve never met him I’m a bigger fan of the person he is. Through numerous interviews and such he just comes across as such a genuinely kind, likeable and humble guy.

[@DesignRhythm]

His humility may be his greatest attribute. 🙏 Absolute Legend. 1 of 1. 🔥

[@hughbrame4193]

Saw y'all in January in Biloxi & it was like an outer body experience! just simply amazing! 🤘

[@ManBehindTheMind]

I'm 25, became a late Tool fan in '22. I wish I could have seen them in their early album phases, but I have already seen them twice this year and thinking about finishing the third leg in Europe. They won my heart and really have helped me through a lot in my life already. This band, should always be protected, at all costs by the Tool Army. They are just 4 geniuses. ❤️

[@JackChurchill101]

I thought the same, being 38 and first hearing a tool record in '05... By that time they had already evolved twice and were finishing off the 10,000 days record. Being able to go back and find the earlier records and then a copy of salival was a great journey into how much a single band can "write", rather than producing the same sound over and over.

[@DWatters-kp9wz]

I seen them on the Aniema tour. This is Beck with Menard wore a blue speedo and painted his entire body blue. Of course, he’s well known for that now, but at the time it wasn’t such a famous singer. Back then I felt like I was seeing Pink Floyd or something like that. I knew I was witnessing something amazing.

[@ManBehindTheMind]

@@DWatters-kp9wz wow you are very lucky, I love when people share their experiences with this band especially with previous legends that unfortunately have passed away. If I had a chance to go back in time, it will be definitely an Ænema concert hehe. If you go to their concert now, I can guarantee you, it will blow Pink Floyd and turn it into Blue Maynard 😂

[@ill-worth]

These videos of Dani being released have made my year. He's so awesome.

[@LoudModeOn]

Came here from the Justin Chancellor rig rundown on another channel. For a couple of superheroes Danny and Justin are two of the most humble musical Gods I have ever seen. And what a rhythm section they make! Awesome video!

[@bobburt]

Tool's my favorite band, Danny's my favorite drummer. Haven't had the opportunity to see the band live so I've only ever seen videos of their performances. Danny always looks like he absolutely loves what he does and I think that makes his drumming so much more special. And he seems like a real nice guy.

[@baronvonaux8294]

Danny is the man. Not only one of the greatest drummers of all time, but also a genuinelly amazing guy who just loves the art of drumming.

[@mojorisin7371]

Nothing makes a music artist more happier in an interview then asking about their craft and contributions rather then the same pretentious cliche questions they get asked in most interviews. Danny is such a humble and down to earth guy that's a pleasure to listen to both conversely and musically. Tool is very much the sound and success of Danny's drum work on their albums and especially live. He's not only able to replicate what he does on the records while playing live but manages to add better elements that compliments the song even better then it does in the studio version. Salival is a great example of that as is various live shows on KZbin. May Danny's work live on forever ✌🏽❤️

[@mojorisin7371]

@Shadovox not really, it's the gossip, personal shit and idiot non researched questions that are cliche and redundant.

[@ItsTheBongoman]

This has gotta be one of the best videos on KZbin, Danny is the goat

[@pelletiermarc7790]

Pneuma is around 30 millions views. But this one should be the follow up.

[@ModernDrummerOfficial]

It seems like a great companion video to the Pneuma vid, considering the setup is very similar

[@EvilHandyman]

He's a legend. I still have no idea how or where he comes up with the stuff he does.

[@ferndawg1111]

danny is always so cordial and nice in interviews.

[@redline2115]

Looking forward to the BEAT tour. Get your tickets yesterday. He is fueling drummer interest like Billy Cobham and Bill Bruford did in their respective bands.

[@acslater8899]

Been waiting since '96 for something like this. Thanks to Danny and MD for bringing us this insider masterpiece!

[@ggsdrummer]

Great coverage of Danny’s kit! His setup is very efficient & I love his signature sticks, been using them for over a decade, great if you’re 6’5” & have big hands! 😊

[@BA0701]

Danny is the most incredible rock drummer alive today. Ever since I got my first copy of Undertow, every release since, I get excited to get my hands on them, so I can jump in, and just listen to the things he's done on the new album. Incredible stuff, and a true inspiration, but most importantly, he is a really nice and genuine person.

[@spencerkim4755]

Amazing. What an absolutely brilliant drummer. Humble guy and a true legend. Thanks for the vid!

[@warsd4]

We saw them in Birmingham AL a month or so ago and he came out after the intermission and just played by himself drum solo style which led into Chocolate Chip Trip. Started off on that giant gong. Even just warming it up was amazing. The pings coming from it sounded so crisp. The crowd went nuts when he finally hit it full on. What a sound! It filled the arena. You could tell you were in the presence of greatness. The fact he is so humble too. What an inspiration.

[@douglasdog1]

Drum tech: “So what type of percussion sounds do you want” Danny:”yes”

[@hackshadows]

*Emperor Palpatine voice*: all of them

[@scottmcfeely6426]

Danny has to be a nicest happiest most humble musician I’ve seen ever.. really gracious and give it up to modern drummer for another great rig rundown!! 👍🙏

[@edzeljereza8234]

Such a humble person. Doesn't fully take credit for all of his musical brilliance, always deferring to people supporting his craft.

[@theomniscientvoid9553]

Thank you Danny for everything you've ever done for music. I don't know where'd Id be without Tool. Has helped me get through the darkest times and still continues to do so.

[@davidcuellar9936]

Been a tool fan since 1990 and watched them live a few weeks ago in Ontario California, danny carey is unbelievable to watch live... i mean i seen tool and rage several times over the year's but one thing in particular is Danny's kit has grown over the year's and he has added so many layers to his drumming... so we are getting the best version of him and watching a masterpiece all on one... unbelievable when he did his chocolate chip dip solo ... just wow.

[@jeffa242]

Skinny Puppy for the WIN!! Thanks Danny

[@jordonleigh174]

I'm not only a fan of TOOL, but am a massive admirer of Danny's playing. So talented and disciplined, humble and real. His playing brings it's very own melodic/percussive orchestration...I haven't had this much RESPECT for a drummer since Neil Peart. Thanks for this rig rundown.

[@Sigil777]

Been a huge fan since I was 13. Saw him live in 2001 during Lateralus. He has been my #1 influence with drumming. Seeing his kit and how he talks since that time and even before; he has always been so humble and doesn't show an ego. His kit has just grown more complex and unique. Not many other drummers, if any at all, do any unique setups like this anymore. Almost a last of his breed type. We love you Danny Carey. Thank you for the years of inspiration, bringing my spirits up when the mood was low. Spiral out and As Above So Below 777.

[@irskn]

Lateralus tour in 2001 was my first concert ever at 15 years old. Legitimately the best concert I've ever been to.

[@FlameBlue9016]

My son and I saw tool back in 2018, in Louisville KY the show was killer and every time Danny hit the bass drums you could feel in your chest…

[@panplayer]

He’s such a beast of a drummer. Yet he’s just as nice as can be.

[@frankiebluethgen4291]

its so amazing how dedicated to detail he is. most drummers care about cymbal series and shell material, but him having so many true custom pieces where hes being selective about precise thickness of the shells and the hammering on the cymbals is amazing. takes a special type of drummer to have a kit that huge and use every inch of it. what a legend

[@VertaSkull]

This is what life looks like when you truly find your calling and become the best at it.

[@bretdorton]

This is probably the best thing I’ve seen on KZbin. Dany is beyond amazing. The entire Tool band is beyond amazing.

[@coreyw5981]

How long have people been waiting for this!? I hardly listen to tool and i still have been waiting for a rig rundown for most my life

[@waakdfms2576]

Danny is such a living legend...TOOL is my all-time favorite band. What an incredible privilege to hear about his setup and equipment. Everything is a literal piece of art all on its own. I'm overwhelmed with the beauty and his raw talent and creativity. Thank you so much for allowing us to spend time with him....great job.

[@Woodstock71]

Absolutely the best drummer on this planet!!! Danny you're the best bro!!!

[@offgridmatt]

Wow that's an incredible rig. Thanks for this great run down/interview w/ Danny. TOOL became one of my favorite bands since my older neighbor played Under Tow for me in 93. I was 12🤘🏼

[@firstname3078]

What a legend! He’s always so humble and down to earth. Such an inspiration to me and so many drummers.

[@Chiefer42O]

Met DC after a Pygmy Love Circus show in Seattle, years ago. He was very cool and down to earth. Signed my Pygmy Love Circus poster, shook hands and he answered some of my questions about his kit. He’s been my favorite drummer for decades and I’m honored to have met him and talked a few minutes. 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@Mark-hn5bm]

Danny’s talent and attention to detail is off the charts, not to mention he’s true gentleman. Easy to see his passion shine through the music. I’ve seen Tool 3 times now. Amazing concert. Amazing sound. Danny is a class act and a fan favorite. Great interview

[@nickcds3419]

The best drummer around by far. His approach and the parts he writes are insane.

[@Tool-Deftonesfan101]

Agreed 👍🏽. King Crimson and other drummers are the reason why Danny is an amazing drummer 🥁.

[@ronaldviens7862]

Smart and humble. Recipe for a great life, tbh.

[@shanonkallhoff2431]

Immortal. I loved seeing you guys live twice. Thank you TOOL

[@Dominari66]

The humblest of a man. So much respect for Danny.

[@Sol_1nvictus5813]

The God of drums! Just saw this tour(9th time seeing tool) a few weeks ago and as always they blew the roof off the venue. Rosetta Stoned live was an experience I cannot describe…you just had to be there.

[@anthonydio]

Thank you Modern Drummer for featuring Danny Carey's rig! Danny will be a Modern Drummer Hall Of Fame drummer in the near future. 🥁🔥🤟🏻

[@raph485]

Danny is just such an inspiring human being. His last statement he uses to thank his techs. What an awesome human.

[@sixwaveholddown]

I wouldn’t be half the musician I am today if it wasn’t for this man.

[@RobAbfallDrums]

That was so cool!!! Thank you Danny, what an amazing setup and damn you are one cool person, I can't begin to tell you the inspiration I get from watching and listening to anything you do, thank you sir!

[@todddooley793]

What a genuinely kind person

[@alanmccartney3159]

Wow what can I say. Thank you David, Danny, Joe and everyone else who made this possible. This is an unreal insight into the Danny Carey office. Such an inspiration absolutely mind blowing!!!!!

[@scottwilson940]

I’ve only watched 5 minutes and this kit is insane. 🤯

[@oliverdurgen5953]

his dedication to the craft is inspiring. he effortlessly transcends labels or categorization without it ever being the least bit avant-garde or experimental. A true innovator.

[@justinvolution]

It’s like Christmas every time a new DC video comes out ♥️

[@truecapitalist4718]

Incredible guy, incredible musician. I'm 59 and have been listening to most of the drummers everyone else here would recognize - Peart, Palmer, Moon, Bozzio, etc. - since I was 9 or 10. Of all the greats, no one moves me quite like Danny Carey. The emotions his music elicits in me are unmatched by any of the others. I hope he senses the gratitude we all have for his talent and efforts. Drum tech nightmare, though. Wow. .

[@TheEternalElir]

You can hear how passionate he is about his craft 🥺 Best drummer ever 🤘

[@yourdrummer2034]

Danny is aaesome! Love his approach to playing drums!

[@thejwalker4534]

Thank you @ModernDrummerOficial.. I've been following Danny for 25+ years and it's rare that we get a look behind the curtains of this genius.

[@christophcarle]

Thank you very much, always great to see and hear DC!

[@TurkeyRoo]

This interviewer was excellent. Incredibly knowledgeable yet made it easy for complete novices like myself to follow. Thank you!

[@mdjiles]

Doesn’t seem like he does much of this stuff so this is *very* special. So in-depth, so fascinating. Truly a one of one kit in totality. Thank you for the video-it’s much appreciated.

[@zacharyschnepp4860]

It’s so amazing to hear him talk and he was such good friends with Neil Peart and Stuart Copeland as well as Terry Bozzio it’s crazy how all of them are so connected, relationship wise and then to hear Danny talk about his drums it almost sounds like Neil honestly, in a lot of ways

[@anthonybovee5181]

It's great to have someone like David Frangioni interview Danny and all these other drummers. David does a great job and has knowledge of all the different drums and electronics. Great video, great interview.

[@godhelpus1055]

He was nice and respectful but it still wasn’t enough for me. He’s standing next to a living god. He isn’t humble enough and it was uncomfortable to watch. I know, gfms

[@DanielMackenzie-kl2ni]

He so wholesome 😊 always just giggling away like a wee kid. God I love him! Drumming for 20 year and just started watching these run downs. Lovely interviewer also

[@duanemyhre]

Could watch Danny all day

[@satevo462]

He's been my favorite drummer since the 90s. And when I started playing drums in the very late 90s, he was just a wizard. But I slowly got better and kept chipping away at a Tool song or 2. Sober was of course my first song and getting the relatively simple open hi-hat, bass, snare grove blew open the doors for what I could start doing. Years later I'm playing Schism and 46&2 and Eulogy. I'm never going to touch how good he is, but he taught me how to play independently and finding those little groves that I hear from the guitar and bass. I went form playing guitar since I was 9 years old to being a drummer and being in 3 bands at the same time just because people liked what I was doing. And I have Danny to thank for all of it. He opened my mind and taught me to play in a way that was simply unique. All hail the octopus!

[@Jeffero28]

That kit is 1 of 1 and Danny is 1 of 1. Decades of drum mastery, still evolving and creating new sounds and ideas. We need a new word to describe him, drummer just doesn't seem like enough.

[@tuckerwyatt1718]

artist?

[@deepakchettri5978]

Assholes the word is Musician with capital M

[@HunterHarris]

Percussionist

[@1dudecrush]

The glazing for Danny is insane. Calm down dude. He’s just a drummer. He’s not even the best drummer in this genre.

[@Jeffero28]

@@1dudecrush ugh oh, the opinion police are here. I will not calm down sir, you're going to have to arrest me.

[@danem.9402]

I love Danny in that Doncic jersey! I was lucky enough to see them in Dallas that night! Unforgetable, hope to see them many more times.

[@thegoonbats]

Such a kind and humble goat. 🤘😌