What drum kit did Daray use on Eonian?

Daray played the same Pearl Reference Pure kit in custom black finish on Eonian (2018) that he used on Abrahadabra (2010) — his prior Dimmu Borgir studio album. The double 22" kick configuration and multi-ply maple/birch shells gave Jens Bogren's production the consistent response needed against the album's dense orchestral and choral arrangements at Fascination Street Studios. For his complete gear breakdown, see the [Daray drum setup guide](/articles/daray-drum-setup).

Was Eonian Daray's second studio album with Dimmu Borgir?

Yes. Daray joined Dimmu Borgir in 2008, recorded Abrahadabra (2010) as his first studio album with the band, and then Eonian (2018) as his second — an eight-year gap during which Dimmu Borgir toured extensively without releasing new studio material.

Where was Eonian recorded?

Eonian was recorded at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden between January and April 2017, and released May 4, 2018 through Nuclear Blast. The band self-produced the album, with Jens Bogren handling mixing and mastering.

What cymbals does Daray play on Eonian?

Daray's Eonian cymbal setup is the same Paiste RUDE and 2002 combination he has used throughout his Dimmu Borgir tenure: 15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, 16" RUDE and 18" 2002 crashes, a 22" RUDE Power Ride, and a 2002 China — road-tested across nearly a decade of touring between Abrahadabra and Eonian.

Eonian — Dimmu Borgir Drum Setup (Daray, 2018) | MetalForge

The drum setup behind Daray's second studio album with Dimmu Borgir: Pearl Reference Pure with Paiste RUDE/2002 cymbals, recorded at Fascination Street Studi...

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