"The ultimate ride cymbal.". Lombardo needed a cymbal with the dynamics, articulation, and projection to power his later musical projects. That's when he, a 35-year Paiste veteran, went to his vault and pulled the ride he used on Slayer's 1986 Reign in Blood.
I can't tell you how fun it is to play this ride. It's just that good. It's been a dream of mine to have this cymbal in my kit. To me, the ride is the most important single item in a drum kit. Don't think that because this cymbal looks imposing that it can't sound good for all forms of music because it certainly does. But not all cymbals are flexible enough in their sound for heavy rock and metal and this one definitely is! The RUDEs are designed to take heavy abuse and sound great doing it. Highly recommended piece of gear for sure.