{"id":52912,"date":"2025-04-29T04:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T11:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=52912"},"modified":"2025-05-01T09:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T16:21:08","slug":"gear-breakdown-josh-eppard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/gear-breakdown-josh-eppard\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Breakdown: The Iconic Drumming Behind \u201cWelcome Home\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coheed And Cambria \u2013 Josh Eppard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Haunting melodies. Towering guitars. Cinematic build-ups.<br>\u201cWelcome Home\u201d isn\u2019t just another prog-rock epic \u2014 it\u2019s a musical leviathan. And anchoring it all is the unmistakable pocket of <strong>Josh Eppard<\/strong>, whose groove-driven drumming adds <em>grit<\/em>, <em>weight<\/em>, and <em>soul<\/em> to every bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0uMH8A5Kmss?si=hJTfKVx2zaxV0e-H\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Josh doesn\u2019t just play beats\u2014he paints atmosphere. His approach on \u201cWelcome Home\u201d is a textbook example of how <em>tasteful restraint<\/em> and <em>big, deliberate grooves<\/em> can make a song truly unforgettable. Check out the Kit, Snare, and Cymbals Josh uses in this gear breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Josh Eppard\u2019s Drumming Stands Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eppard\u2019s performance is pure <em>feel over flash<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His backbeat is thunderous yet patient, almost teasing the listener by holding just a fraction behind the beat. He splashes tasteful ghost notes throughout the verses, brings the energy up with soaring cymbals in the choruses, and rides the crash to add urgency without ever losing control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than flood the song with fills, Josh <strong>locks in like a breakbeat producer<\/strong> \u2014 echoing his love for hip-hop and funk inside a progressive rock anthem. It\u2019s that tension\u2014<em>huge but human<\/em>\u2014that makes his playing so captivating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Josh Eppard\u2019s Gear On \u201cWelcome Home\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Josh\u2019s tone is as iconic as the song itself. Here\u2019s the setup helping him craft that massive yet controlled sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd41 Drums \u2013 Tama Starclassic Walnut\/Birch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The hybrid shell construction gives Josh the <strong>warmth of walnut<\/strong> and <strong>the attack of birch<\/strong>, resulting in punchy toms and a thundering bass drum without sacrificing clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12&#215;9 Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16&#215;16 Floor Tom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22&#215;16 Bass Drum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\uded2 <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/092Z1E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tama Starclassic Walnut\/Birch 3-Piece<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/tama_starcl._walnut_birch_20_spf.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd41 Snare \u2013 Custom Finished Tama Starclassic 14&#215;5.5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Josh uses a custom-finished <strong>Tama Starclassic 14&#215;5.5<\/strong> snare drum, offering a crisp, dry attack perfect for snapping ghost notes and delivering thick backbeats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf A comparable option would be the <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/7ad5Kd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tama Starclassic Walnut\/Birch 14&#215;5.5 Snare<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/tama_14_x65_starcl_walnut_b._spf.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe<\/a> &#8211; 14&#215;6.5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udece\ufe0f Cymbals \u2013 Zildjian A &amp; A Custom Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Josh\u2019s cymbals cut through the wall of guitars without ever sounding harsh. His selection balances shimmering highs with explosive crashes \u2014 a perfect recipe for dynamic rock drumming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/55Kgz3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">21&#8243; A Sweet Ride<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_avedis_custom_21_rockride.htm?offid=1&amp;affid=857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Europe<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/xLOkod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18&#8243; A Custom Crash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_acustom_18_fastcrash.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\/GKEm1r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14&#8243; A Custom Projection Hi-Hats<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_acustom_brilliant_14_hihatbecken.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\/092ZBP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10&#8243; A Custom Splash<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_ac10.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\/2a21Bg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18&#8243; A Custom China<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/zildjian_ac18_china.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>Josh Eppard\u2019s drumming on \u201cWelcome Home\u201d isn\u2019t about pyrotechnics \u2014 it\u2019s about pulse. It\u2019s about knowing when to hold back, when to let go, and how to make every beat serve the song\u2019s grand vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to channel that Coheed spirit into your own playing, start with the same gear \u2014 but remember: <strong>the real magic comes from feel, not flash<\/strong>.<\/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\/04\/28111339\/2024-03-26-Drumeo-Josh-Eppard-Day-2-140-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52914\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/28111339\/2024-03-26-Drumeo-Josh-Eppard-Day-2-140-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/28111339\/2024-03-26-Drumeo-Josh-Eppard-Day-2-140-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/28111339\/2024-03-26-Drumeo-Josh-Eppard-Day-2-140-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/28111339\/2024-03-26-Drumeo-Josh-Eppard-Day-2-140-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/28111339\/2024-03-26-Drumeo-Josh-Eppard-Day-2-140-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to recreate Josh\u2019s sound from this Gear Breakdown, you can find this gear at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/dOeaqq\" 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=josheppard\" 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>Coheed And Cambria \u2013 Josh Eppard Haunting melodies. Towering guitars. Cinematic build-ups.\u201cWelcome Home\u201d isn\u2019t just another prog-rock epic \u2014 it\u2019s a musical leviathan. And anchoring it all is the unmistakable pocket of Josh Eppard, whose groove-driven drumming adds grit, weight, and soul to every bar. 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