Meinl 18" Crash Cymbal - Classics Custom Extreme Metal - Made in Germany, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (CC18EMC-B)MADE IN GERMANY: Classics Custom Extreme Metal cymbals are made at the Meinl Cymbal factory in Gutenstetten, Germany; they're formed with high-tech German engineering for consistent bright tone, powerful feel, and durability across all modelsWHY IT MATTERS: these cymbals will make your kit sound and look professional; plus, the big assortment makes it easy to find your voice whether it's just one piece or a matching complete setWHAT'S IN THE BOX: one 18" crash cymbal; the Classics Custom Extreme Metal crash speaks up with shimmering tone and a tight decay; it has cutting attack on the front end with balanced overtonesDRIVING THE SOUND: made of durable B12 bronze alloy weighted and shaped for extra-loud volume and controlled sustain; fully lathed surfaces with brilliant finish produce clean tone, and precision hammering dials-in musical frequenciesTHE UPSIDE FOR YOU: you can climb above the roar of distortion-charged amps with a clean cymbal cut; make every cymbal note heardONE BIG THING: Extreme Metal is a heavier version of Classics Custom Brilliant to deliver a double-shot of volume for aggressive playing; we over-hammer these cymbals to darken the tone enough to counteract the increased brightness from the heavy weightBEST FOR: metal, blast beats, rock; Classics Custom Extreme Metal is a sure bet for high energy settings and heavy playing