Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Metal Cymbals - Built for Metal

The Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Metal Cymbals are designed from the ground up for one purpose: metal. Loud, cutting, and aggressively voiced, these B12 bronze cymbals are built to cut through high-gain guitars and powerful drumming without losing definition or clarity. The Extreme Metal range takes the Classics Custom formula and pushes it to its most intense extreme - delivering a sound that is fast, focused, and uncompromisingly powerful.

Made in Germany with Meinl's signature craftsmanship, the Classics Custom Extreme Metal Cymbals cover all the essentials for a complete metal setup - from a 10" splash through to a 20" ride - plus a complete cymbal set for drummers who want to build a full Extreme Metal kit in one purchase.

Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Metal Cymbals - What's Available

Looking for a darker character? Explore the Classics Custom Dark, or step up to the Meinl Byzance Dark for a professional B20 bronze option. Browse the full Meinl cymbals range for all options.


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Buy Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Metal Cymbals Online or In Store - Into Music Store

The Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Metal Cymbals are one of the most focused and purposeful cymbal ranges in the Meinl lineup - designed specifically for metal drummers who need cymbals that cut through high-gain guitars and powerful playing without losing definition or clarity. Made in Germany from B12 bronze alloy, they deliver a loud, aggressive, and fast tonal character that is perfectly suited to the demands of extreme metal drumming.

The range covers a 10" splash, 14" hi-hats, crashes in 16", 17", 18", and 19", rides in 20" standard and 18" Big Bell Ride, and chinas in 16" and 18". The Extreme Metal Cymbal Set provides a complete, ready-to-play setup in one purchase.

If you're looking for a drum shop UK or drum shop near me with a genuine selection of Meinl cymbals on display, Into Music Store is home to the Meinl Cymbal Lounge in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. For a darker character at the same price point, explore the Classics Custom Dark, or step up to the Meinl Byzance Dark for a professional B20 bronze option. Browse the full Meinl cymbals range for all options. UK next day delivery is available as standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Metal Cymbals are designed specifically for metal drumming - loud, cutting, and aggressively voiced to cut through high-gain guitars and powerful playing without losing definition or clarity. Made in Germany from B12 bronze alloy, they deliver a fast, focused, and uncompromisingly powerful tonal character.
The Extreme Metal Cymbal Set provides a complete, ready-to-play setup in one purchase - ideal for drummers who want to build a full Extreme Metal kit without selecting individual cymbals. Get in touch with our team for full set contents and availability.
Both series are built for heavy music, but the Extreme Metal is voiced specifically for maximum cut and aggression, while the Classics Custom Dark adds a darker, warmer wash to its aggressive character. The Extreme Metal is the better choice for drummers who prioritise projection and definition above all else.
Yes - the Meinl Byzance Dark is the professional equivalent, using hand-hammered B20 bronze with an oven-blackened finish for a warmer, more complex, and more nuanced dark tone. It's a significant step up in tonal sophistication while retaining the dark, intense character that metal drummers need.
Yes - Into Music Store is home to the Meinl Cymbal Lounge at our drum shop in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, where you're welcome to come in and hear cymbals in person. Our team are on hand to help you compare models and find the right sound for your playing style and budget.
Yes, we offer UK next day delivery on the full Meinl Classics Custom Extreme Metal Cymbals range - from individual splashes and hi-hats through to the complete Extreme Metal Cymbal Set. Get in touch if you have any specific delivery requirements.