Charlie Benante

In a video by Modern Drummer Official titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown," Charlie Benante is observed at 4:55 demonstrating the Roland TD-50X V-Drums Sound Module, which is connected to his drum triggers. This information is part of a detailed exploration of Benante's 2024 touring drum kit as he shares insights during Pantera's opening for Metallica in St. Louis in 2023.

In the video titled "Tama Starclassic (Maple) - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown" by Modern Drummer Official, Charlie Benante is shown using a Tama Starclassic Maple drum kit with a chrome finish. The kit includes 13", 14", 16", and 18" toms, a 20" gong drum, and an 18" × 22" kick drum, as demonstrated during his tour with Pantera. He is quoted below:

I think this one sounds the best.

In the video titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown," produced by Modern Drummer Official, an Evans G2 Clear Drumhead is visibly featured on Charlie Benante’s TAMA Star Classic Maple drum kit at the timestamp 3:17. This provides clear evidence of Benante's use of this specific drumhead model.

At 3:17 in the Modern Drummer Official video titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown," a Kelly Concepts The Kelly SHU Pro Bass Drum Microphone Shockmount Kit - Aluminum - Black Finish is clearly visible inside Charlie Benante’s drum setup, as seen through the Evans G2 Series Clear drumhead.

In a video titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown" by Modern Drummer Official, Charlie Benante discusses the Evans UV1 Coated Drum Head on his snare drum at the 5:34 mark, providing clear evidence of his use of this specific gear.

In the video provided by Modern Drummer Official titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown," at the 3:17 mark, Charlie Benante’s drum setup is shown to include Roland RT-30K Kick Drum Triggers, clearly visible as part of his equipment while on tour with Pantera.

In a video by Modern Drummer Official titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown," Charlie Benante is shown at 7:18 discussing and displaying the Paiste RUDE cymbals integrated into his drum kit.

At 10:36 in the video titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown" by Modern Drummer Official on YouTube, Charlie Benante can be seen showcasing a Paiste Rude Wild Crash Cymbal 19", indicating its inclusion in his cymbal setup.

In a video by Modern Drummer Official titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown," Charlie Benante is seen at the 12:56 mark demonstrating a Paiste 18" RUDE Thin Crash Cymbal as part of his drum setup.

In a video titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown," published by Modern Drummer Official on YouTube, Charlie Benante is seen showcasing a Paiste Rude China Cymbal at the timestamp 13:02.

In a video titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown" provided by Modern Drummer Official, Charlie Benante mentions the use of the Danmar Clear Lacquer Hard Wood Bass Drum Beater in conjunction with his Tama Speed Cobra pedals at the 16:30 mark.

In a video provided by Modern Drummer Official titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown," Charlie Benante confirms at 17:26 that he uses Evans G1 Series Clear drumheads on the bottoms of his drums.

In the video titled "Charlie Benante - Pantera - Tour Kit Rundown" by Modern Drummer Official, Charlie Benante explicitly mentions at the 17:41 mark that he uses Evans EQ3 Clear Bass Drum Batter Heads for his kick drums.

You can see Charlie's Speed Cobra Lever Action Hi-Hat in this video