The name RUDE Basher sums it up perfectly. These heavier crash/ride cymbals are extremely powerful. This makes them perfect for more aggressive styles of music such as punk, hardcore, metal, and more.The RUDE series was originally released in 1980 as a way of providing power and volume to those playing heavier music. Since then, the series has gained cult status, remaining popular with many of today's top player. Recently, Paiste teamed up with Alex Gonzalez to create some new cymbals that would give the RUDE series a bit of a face lift. In Gonzalez's own words, These cymbals are like a 2002 Medium on steroids! Lively, explosive but controlled at the same time these cymbals make a great crash, yet are stillarticulate enough for riding.Get your Paiste Rude Basher Cymbal today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.