Ray Luzier - Korn - Tour Kit Rundown

Last month, the Modern Drummer Rundown team met up with Ray Luzier of Korn, for a rundown of his custom Pearl Reference One drum setup, created by Mark Bennett at The Backbeat Chop Shop. Mark is Ray's drum tech for Korn's North American Tour. Ray also sat down with David Frangioni for a new episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast.
Watch till the end for the an awesome on-stage video of the explosive intro into the song "Here to Stay". #JayMonWalkOn
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Produced By: Jason Mehler, Felipe Laverde
Photo By: Alex Kluft

[@themaddrummerofficial]

I've met Ray several times. This is exactly how he is when you first meet him. He's very approachable and seems to have a great deal of gratitude for the things around him. He's earned all of it. What a monster player!!! 🤘

[@Chriswasreigns]

+1

[@tloc3975]

+2

[@coronalight77]

So glad you approve lol

[@themaddrummerofficial]

@@coronalight77 Please forgive me for saying something nice about someone... I'll try and not let it happen again.

[@Aaron_Stuff_]

I could listen to Ray play all day.

[@michaelr.4878]

I really hope that Korn realize how lucky they are to have him in their band. He is a pro who could do any gig...and could probably be making more money elsewhere. But he obviously digs the band thing and is happy where he is. A lot of people don't realize how elite he is in the world of rock drummers. He is one of the tip-top guys.

[@ericmulerometaldrummer]

I've seen Korn once and was just blown away by Ray's playing. He was a hard hitting, finesse player. Glad to see all the success he's having!!🤘🏽🥁🤘🏽

[@tobaccoroadadventures]

One of the best and nicest, most genuine guys in the business! 🤘🏼☠️🤘🏼

[@bndncn]

I KNOW Ray is awesome at drums. I've known for a long time, but I'm always blown away seeing him play live. What a monster.

[@andrewgunnerdrums8889]

I love Ray's playing so much! He's so smooth on the kit even with full power and his drums are insane!

[@courtkennyindependen]

Incredible performance! fantastic insight into Ray's world behind the kit.

[@Jackson-DeGrappo]

Ray is my hero. Phenomenal player as well as a role model. I hope to meet him one day

[@tombrenes2411]

Ray is really the only one that can play Korn it’s been a great pleasure to see him perform Thanks to Korn and Ray for decades of great music, memories and great times

[@kristinewilson5353]

That black and red finish is my new dream spec drum finish. The red washers on the lugs sets it off

[@grayknight836]

Matte Black 🖤 drums look awesome with the red ❤️ Remo drum heads! Nice to see Modern Drummer doing a drum cam 📹 view!!! Kids go start a band!

[@jonyarbrough509]

Helluva Guy!!! Had the extreme pleasure of meeting him recently in Atlanta. He's so down to earth as is his family who were sitting close for the show. I asked him about the kick drum setup and he says they're more for aesthetics than anything else...super nice guy and has a beautiful family!

[@spooktatorbob4867]

I watched a Ray Luzier drum solo on youtube once and I realized Ray is a modern Bonham. He has the chops and the skill. Ray knows when to flow, Ray knows when to put on a show. Just like Bonham. And, in solo-ing; Ray is phenomenal, just like Bonham.

[@centarforbr.9.529]

Such a cool guy and awesome drummer! Amazing kit,amazing sound,legendary band ❤

[@tionunez1854]

Ray the Beast! Love his style and attitude

[@olsfield]

I could watch Ray play all day long. What a great drummer and showman. Thanks Modern drummer

[@APdrums77]

Can’t wait to see him play tomorrow night at the Moda center!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@smeemusic]

I’ll be seeing this kit in just a couple weeks. Totally stoked!

[@pongstr]

one of the best rundowns... love ray

[@lifeintornadoalley]

It took so many years for Korn fans to accept Ray. But he's earned his spot. Of course we all know David's kit and weird jams but Ray has his own style. It fits today's sound of Korn.

[@hhhbbbccc]

I can understand why it took them a while to accept Ray, but at the same time, I couldn't understand it. I accepted him right away. His style fit perfectly with the sound of the band, and he never looked out of place. Korn could not have picked a better man for their style of music. David was a beast on the drums, and Ray is flawless.

[@prodchronic]

Always so weird to me how people can die on that “original lineup” hill over having better musicians

[@thepluggy1]

I remember seen a video of double bass drum exercises that Ray done for Pearl, was one of the best beginner double bass videos I've seen. He's such a good teacher, he was the best at explaining it. 👍

[@chris7077]

@@prodchronic No doubt. I loved Silveria when he was there but Ray can play circles around him, it's not even close. He makes Silveria seem like he can barely play.

[@eduarDOGames560]

@@chris7077NO … DAVID made Korns sound sound unique .. this new guys turned KORN INTO SPEED NUMETAL… fast doesn’t mean better !

[@ZachBratland]

One of my favorite drummers! Hands down your the man Ray🔥🥁

[@mamabeze115]

This was such an awesome video! WP is my home town concert venue! You threw us a stick. It has a 7 on the butt of the handle and a 67! Now I know! I wondered!! Maybe it played Hey Daddy or Shoots and Ladders?? Slower songs on the set list. Love your passion for drums! Crazy how quiet the sounds are behind the speakers on stage. You can hardly hear JD. & yes it is a kick in the chest to us in the crowd! Thank you for this video! -Arica

[@keithwoodcrest]

Love that Silveria was always known for having a china up front too and how thats also one of the things Ray is known for, too. Two of my absolute favorites

[@joegagnon2268]

His drumming is a pleasure to listen to 🤙🏼

[@Keepmelevel]

🤘🏽😎 Ray is a beast! Love his unorthodox kit and playing style. Cool pirate flag too.

[@dosesandmimoses]

That’s a gorgeous kit and setup.

[@RossShimer]

Ray luzier is a beast on the kit I love his set up

[@broke602]

AMAZING EPISODE!!!!

[@Dogmeat_donnie]

Ray seems like a really down to earth kind of guy. His playing is top notch, amazing!

[@SergeiAHT]

Cool video! Thank you for sharing!😎

[@TheMeandrummer]

What a super cool dude and awesome drummer.🪖🥁🤘

[@InzidenzPanik]

Best drummer Korn could ask for.

[@michaelr.4878]

Totally. They are extremely fortunate to have him...and that he is happy sticking around. He could easily make more money playing for some pop star. But he obviously wants to be a band guy and not a hired gun anymore.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Ayyyye, here we go. Sweet kit.

[@Silversmith70]

Man those look killer! Something about red and black that just looks awesome.

[@Attacking...Jackyl]

Probably my favorite drummer.

[@jhp4689]

Love Ray and love the set. Thanks MD!

[@thezogs95]

I first heard Ray live in 2013 on the “night of the living dreads” tour and they were playing narcissistic cannibal, and the man probably hit harder than Mike Tyson in the 90s. A fun drummer to experience

[@tylerpattersondrums10045]

What a beast. And a gear junky! Love it Ray.

[@zcookie9272]

Started listening to Korn because of Ray" even use the china in front of me because of him. Guy is my Hero 💯

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

🎉awesome player and kit sounds great.

[@ajyoon1623]

Drum kit so cool.

[@razielmoctezumamx]

Love it! Nice kit, nice performance, Ray's nice person, great drummer, nice technique...Ufff! He rocks!

[@specialkonacid6574]

powerful player, beautiful kit

[@McCormickfarrier]

So let´s get this band on tour, let´s see what we need. A pa truck, a lighting truck, a backline truck and.... a drum rack truck 🤣🤣🤣 I love that crazy stuff 😂👍

[@chromepanther9612]

Ray is so fucking exciting to watch! He really drives the songs. GOATED!!

[@simonbroke-smith7783]

I love the backward “O” on the logo!! 🤘😂👍

[@monktimusprime]

Best drum cam view thanks

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

What an awesome dude!!

[@junfrick79]

Just saw them earlier today at mountain view. Still kicks ass! Ray is underrated drummer

[@ivybeard8337]

What a great idea having the end of the arms covered in rubber!

[@stevendunton5520]

Ray’s the baddest mother fk’er on the planet! Definitely one of my favorite drummers!

[@DerekFrampton]

THey've been opening with HtS for YEARS. LOVE IT!

[@northtimo666]

They change it every now and then to a different song. But yeah HTS is one of those consistent openers.

[@DerekFrampton]

one of my favorite drummers since WAY before Korn. Uncle Fester~! :) HAHA Luv ya, RL!

[@TinnyHidge]

Classy dude! 🤘🙂👍

[@Centerpieceofmind]

I wish Army of Anyone came out with another album. That band was great

[@mriforgiate]

Was just thinking the same thing a week ago, when listening to that album again.

[@acapulcoenlapiel]

cheers from acapulco mexico!

[@johnpaulmills3467]

First lol Ray's a machine cant wait to catch him at good things this december

[@Droxcy]

Stand up dude and hell of a player!

[@Bendrumnz]

Oh yeah🤘

[@zildjiancabs.]

I like Ray the way he hits, the wave of his hand is soft and he adding some adlib of some parts of the songs

[@scottpitner4298]

Sweet setup!

[@heavymetal1330]

He is a beast! Thank god his snare drums sounds tight now!

[@trailsetter]

Legend

[@thepluggy1]

I usethe red Remo's on my Pearl kit, its wine red with black hardware, they go so well together

[@Daniel-1-1-1]

I use the Roxanne’s!!! Amazing for drummers.

[@miky8788]

He's freacking great

[@that-avr-drummer]

Ray's a great guy

[@ThiSilvaC]

Ray é um monstro

[@Lean-uv6qv]

Best guy on this planet

[@Christianharold2]

Dude is a badass.

[@StoneCologne316]

Ray is the man. He has earned his stripes for the past few decades and is one of the best players around right now. Yes he isn't David Silvera but I am totally okay with that as I would take Ray all day over David.

[@VileSinner666]

Beautiful kit. The double pedal with two bass drums kills me though. Aside from that, those rack toms sound fantastic.

[@roxyskinflint22222]

easier to Mic i suppose

[@VileSinner666]

@@roxyskinflint22222 That's fair. But still, tons of dudes still play actual double bass. Shouldn't be an issue anymore with micing.

[@Aaron_Gentry]

What a super cool, friendly and salt of the earth type guy. Really killer drummer but doesn't seem to have a rock star ego at all

[@davidmskiba]

he is just awesome.. humble and talented as FUCK man

[@michaelr.4878]

I've always said that Ray and Michael Anthony from Van Halen are probably the 2 nicest and most down to earth guys in the rock world. Just think about the crazy stuff that Michael saw during his years touring with Van Halen. Especially the Roth years. To emerge from that and still seem totally normal is an amazing thing. As much as I love them..Dave and the VH brothers were a little odd after the crazy 80s..but Mike seems fine.

[@DeaganZ3488]

Rays the man

[@DerekFrampton]

I spy with my little eye, the FOH's friend, Pintech RS-5s!

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bello/Magnifico.🙏✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️👑

[@bismaarioseno9420]

7:54 🥺🥺🥺

[@backdoorman1971]

Ray is the man. Glad korn believed in him. He is korn.

[@maxick]

Ray, danny carey, jimmy chamberlin, Roy Mayorga and Lars are my top 5 drummers for ever, and yes i said lars so FU haters 😙

[@maness2112]

Cool story bro

[@WillS-pl8wg]

Who’s the chunky bassist ? He never missed a snack.Huh? Drummer boy with all the antics,and shenanigans.Not impressed at all.I kid.Haha.Love korn since 96’ keep it rolling boys

[@patricksabre]

❤❤

[@constantinedance]

Ray cool drummer

[@Schaz42]

What song is that at the end? That was killer!!

[@northtimo666]

Here to stay from their album Untouchables from 2002. Originally they did it with David Silveria.

[@Schaz42]

@@northtimo666 thank you!!!

[@northtimo666]

@@Schaz42 enjoy the listen experience mate. No problem.

[@mesa620]

How was filming in front of those two 18’s?

[@smartrn1]

Love his stuff with the Living Legend George Lynch

[@SKARKIBANEZ]

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFK yeah

[@falconshock3677]

Does Sabian make a spiral stacker? Or is that the Zildjian one

[@MrAngryTwinkie]

Could be homemade custom or Sabian custom shop. Sabian has a done a few spiral prototypes as well over the years.

[@La_sagne]

whats the bell cymbal at 3:41? sounds great!

[@NintenDub]

I always thought korn had multiple drummers, than learned at some point this guy ray had been in the band since like 99? Than I thought he was the original drummer, was replaced by someone for a good decade and than this dude came back.i really never dove into the drummer,despite always loving drummers,and despite korn being the ish on MTV from 98 to like 02. Strange also cuz even at 12, I knew the drummers for soad,ratm, disturbed, static x, slipknot and many many other bands. Yet in 25 years, I've never read a friggin wiki article. I was big into Korn for a minute tho when follow the leader hit and than again when issues came out

[@northtimo666]

David Silveria from 1993 until he left. And in 2007 they had Brooks Wackerman playing a few performances, then a tour with Joey Jordison before they got Ray Luzier.

[@justinthomas95]

The O is backwards too 😂

[@WegrGregor]

Album KXM 2014 👍

[@goddamnzordan]

thanks Ray for explaining everything John Otto didn't haha. I love Ray as dude and he is great drummer BUT David was one the reasons I started playing and still playing drums and I still miss him in Korn.

[@krusher74]

These things make a differance and sell gear. Otto's still using a brand that's out of business.

[@goddamnzordan]

@@krusher74 yep but what about Zildjian?

[@willrockdesigns]

Ray should replace John Otto lol

[@justhadrums]

Red ps3?

[@jaredklock8754]

4:15 obviously got to play the intro to Blind.

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

“Tuned down to Zb” Dawg 😂

[@laiftaim]

Are you still talking about David who left the band on his own, you few old, inflexible fans? Stop caring about Korn. Ray is superior to David in every way, and has been and will always be Korn's 'drummer' since the beginning. 💀

[@alfredneumann4332]

super cool! i always loved the look of Rays drumset. must hurt like a motherfucker to set it up every show though

[@coreyw5981]

Haha did he just say 12x3" side snare? That is not 3 deep! I have a 12x3.5" and his is much deeper than mine