{"id":52919,"date":"2025-05-06T04:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=52919"},"modified":"2025-05-08T08:47:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T15:47:06","slug":"gear-breakdown-frank-zummo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/gear-breakdown-frank-zummo\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Breakdown: The Iconic Drumming Behind \u201cLandmines\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sum 41 \u2013 Frank Zummo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explosive riffs. Arena-sized choruses. Zero restraint.<br>\u201cLandmines\u201d isn\u2019t just a comeback single \u2014 it\u2019s a war cry. And at the center of it is <strong>Frank Zummo<\/strong>, delivering a performance that\u2019s both punishing and precise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With every crash, stomp, and flam, Frank\u2019s kit becomes a weapon \u2014 fueling Sum 41\u2019s final chapter with intensity, drama, and pure punk energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position:relative; padding-bottom:56.25%; height:0; overflow:hidden; max-width:100%; height:auto;\">\n  <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0KBY69GO4nk\" \n          frameborder=\"0\" \n          allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" \n          allowfullscreen \n          style=\"position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Frank Zummo\u2019s Drumming Stands Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank doesn\u2019t just hit hard \u2014 he hits <em>smart<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On \u201cLandmines,\u201d his parts are crafted like a cinematic soundtrack: explosive when they need to be, tight when it counts. He blends double kicks with punk grooves, and even manages to throw a <strong>UFO gong drum<\/strong> into the mix without it ever feeling like a gimmick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a masterclass in balancing spectacle with substance \u2014 and it slaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frank Zummo\u2019s Gear On \u201cLandmines\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank\u2019s kit is built for impact. From thunderous kicks to custom finishes, here is the gear breakdown of what powers his sound, from the <a href=\"#kit\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#kit\">kit<\/a>, <a href=\"#cymbals\">cymbals<\/a> and <a href=\"#heads\">heads<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kit\">\ud83e\udd41 Drums \u2013 SJC Custom Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is Frank\u2019s signature SJC setup with a custom \u201cHeaven and Hell\u201d lightning bolt finish \u2014 a kit that looks as intense as it sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>13&#215;8 Rack Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16&#215;13 Floor Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18&#215;14 Floor Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(2) 22&#215;16 Kick Drums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4&#215;20 UFO Gong Drum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14&#215;6.5 Snare Drum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While this exact configuration isn\u2019t available off the shelf, you can build your own SJC drum kit to get something inspired by Frank\u2019s setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/DyB1Dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build your own SJC Custom Kit at Sweetwater<\/a> (Unavailable at Thomann)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cymbals\">\ud83d\udece\ufe0f Cymbals \u2013 Zildjian K &amp; A Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank\u2019s cymbals bring the fury. From cutting crashes to one of the biggest gongs you\u2019ll ever see, this setup was made to be felt as much as heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/e1aBdz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(2) 19&#8243; K Cluster Crashes<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_19_k_sweet_crash.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/Z6q40k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16&#8243; K Sweet Hi-Hats<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_16_k_sweet_hats.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/3JYOVd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">23&#8243; A Sweet Ride with Volcano Bell<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_23_k_sweet_ride.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">K Sweet Alternative Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18&#8243; Oriental China Trash: Sweetwater Alternative &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/xLOb0v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18&#8243; China Trash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_oriental18.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>28&#8243; Gong (<a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/e1aBOz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24&#8243; Alternative<\/a>) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_26_gong.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">26&#8243; Alternative Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Want Frank\u2019s energy? Go for darker crashes with bite, a massive ride, and at least one cymbal that sounds like an explosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heads\">\ud83e\udd41 Heads \u2013 Remo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Zummo trusts Remo for a reason \u2014 these heads can take a beating and still sound crisp and clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bass, Toms &amp; Gong Drum:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/Z6qRbX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clear Powerstroke 4<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/search_dir.html?sw=Remo+Clear+Powerstroke+4+Clear&amp;smcs=79c05b_28660?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snare:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/nXgBkA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coated Emperor X<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/remo_14_emperor_x_coated_dot.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank Zummo\u2019s playing on \u201cLandmines\u201d is everything you want from a modern rock drummer: heavy, technical, and unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re inspired by his double kicks or his unshakeable stage presence, remember \u2014 the gear helps, but it\u2019s the <strong>attitude<\/strong> behind the kit that makes it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01154927\/2025-04-02-Drumeo-Frank-Zummo-KIT-108-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Frank Zummo - Sum 41 - Gear Breakdown\" class=\"wp-image-52924\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01154927\/2025-04-02-Drumeo-Frank-Zummo-KIT-108-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01154927\/2025-04-02-Drumeo-Frank-Zummo-KIT-108-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01154927\/2025-04-02-Drumeo-Frank-Zummo-KIT-108-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01154927\/2025-04-02-Drumeo-Frank-Zummo-KIT-108-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01154927\/2025-04-02-Drumeo-Frank-Zummo-KIT-108-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to recreate Frank&#8217;s sound from his Drumeo YouTube performance, you can find this gear at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/6y7Dbq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sweetwater<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomannmusic.com\/?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thomann<\/a>\u00a0if you are overseas. If this video lit a spark to start drumming (or sharpen your chops), take the next step and try\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/trial?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_term=drumeo&amp;utm_campaign=zummo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drumeo, free for 7 Days.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*This article contains affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission from the product seller if you make a purchase. For more info, check out our<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/privacy#affiliate-disclosure\"><em>&nbsp;privacy page.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sum 41 \u2013 Frank Zummo Explosive riffs. Arena-sized choruses. Zero restraint.\u201cLandmines\u201d isn\u2019t just a comeback single \u2014 it\u2019s a war cry. And at the center of it is Frank Zummo, delivering a performance that\u2019s both punishing and precise. 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