Developed in conjunction with the rise of punk and heavy metal in the mid to late '70s, the Paiste RUDE series was designed to function optimally in high-decibel playing environments. The cymbals features heavier weights, extended hammering patterns and a raw lathing.

The Crash/Ride features the heaviest weight of any crash in the RUDE series for an explosive wash with a highly-defined stick definition on the bow.
 
Years of production: 1980-present

Composition: CuSn8 "2002" Bronze

Notable players: Nicko McBrain, John Dolmayan, Ian Paice