What drum kit did Hellhammer use on Daemonic Rites?

Hellhammer played his Pearl Reference kit on the Daemon World Tour performances that make up "Daemonic Rites" (2023) — the same configuration documented on "Esoteric Warfare" and "Daemon": double 22" x 18" bass drums, a three-piece rack tom spread (10", 12", 14"), and two floor toms (16", 18"), built from Pearl's maple/mahogany hybrid shells. His primary touring snare was the Pearl Reference 14" x 6.5". See the [full Hellhammer gear profile](/articles/hellhammer-drum-setup) for his complete career-spanning equipment breakdown.

What cymbals did Hellhammer use on the Daemon World Tour?

Hellhammer used his established Zildjian A Custom setup throughout the Daemon World Tour and on "Daemonic Rites": 14" A Custom Hi-Hats, a 17" A Custom Crash, a 19" A Custom Crash, a Zildjian Z Custom 20" Dark Ride, and an 18" A Custom China. This is the same cymbal configuration confirmed on his "Daemon" studio recording, chosen for its durability across a four-year, multi-continent touring schedule.

Where and when was Daemonic Rites recorded?

Daemonic Rites was recorded across the Daemon World Tour between 2019 and 2023, with performances captured in Sydney and Melbourne (Australia), London and Manchester (UK), Budapest (Hungary), Gothenburg (Sweden), and Milan (Italy). It was released September 15, 2023 through Century Media Records as Mayhem's first official live album.

What songs are on Daemonic Rites?

Daemonic Rites contains 17 tracks spanning Mayhem's full studio catalogue: an intro, "Falsified and Hated," "To Daimonion," "Malum," "Bad Blood," "My Death," "Symbols of Bloodswords," "Voces Ab Alta," "Freezing Moon," "Pagan Fears," "Life Eternal," "Buried by Time and Dust," "Silvester Anfang," "Deathcrush," "Chainsaw Gutsfuck," "Carnage," and "Pure Fucking Armageddon" — ranging from pre-Hellhammer 1987 material to songs from 2019's "Daemon."

Is Daemonic Rites Hellhammer's most recent release with Mayhem?

As of this writing, "Daemonic Rites" (2023) is Hellhammer's most recent major recorded release with Mayhem — a live album documenting the band's Daemon World Tour rather than new studio material. It captures his touring rig (Pearl Reference kit, Zildjian A Custom cymbals, Pearl Demon Drive pedal) across seven cities and four years, offering the most extensive live document of his playing available on a single release.

Daemonic Rites Drum Setup: Hellhammer's 2023 Live Album Gear | MetalForge

Hellhammer's Pearl Reference drums, Zildjian A Custom cymbals, and Pearl Demon Drive pedals on Mayhem's Daemonic Rites (2023) — the live album capturing the ...

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