Remo Emperor Black Suede Drumhead, 8" Two layers of textured ebony for semi-bright sound in durable heads The Black Suede Emperor drumheads feature two plies of textured ebony 7 5-mil film with a unique non-reflective look Provides a soft feel, focused warmth, and enhanced mid-range tones for snare drums and toms Their two-ply durability makes them ideal for hard-hitting applications such as pop, rock, R & B, punk, and funk