Help--Double Bass Pedal or Two Bass Drums?

I'm just wondering which is better to use for metal drumming, two bass drums or a double bass pedal?

ANSWER:

Hi, Wade--

In my opinion, the double bass pedal is preferable. The main reason is because of tuning.

It can be extremely difficult to get two bass drums tuned in such a way that they sound exactly the same. If the two drums sound different then the whole point of using double bass--speed--is negated.

Another consideration is that a double bass pedal is considerably less expensive than two bass drums and two pedals, as well as easier to transport.

Good Luck with your drumming!