What drums did Mikkey Dee use on Hammered?

On *Hammered* (2002), Mikkey Dee used a fully settled Tama Starclassic kit — a 22" bass drum, 10"/12"/13" rack toms, and 16"/18" floor toms with maple/birch hybrid shells. This was the same core setup he had introduced in transitional form on [*We Are Motörhead*](/articles/we-are-motorhead-drum-setup) (2000), and it would carry forward largely unchanged to [*Inferno*](/articles/inferno-drum-setup) (2004). See the [Mikkey Dee drummer profile](/drummer/mikkey-dee) for his complete gear evolution.

Why does Hammered sound darker than other Motörhead albums?

*Hammered* was recorded after Motörhead arrived in Los Angeles around the time of the September 11, 2001 attacks, and Mikkey Dee has described the resulting album as having "a darker subject matter and reflective tone" compared to the band's usual work. Tracks like "Voices from the War" reflect that shift, a rare case of world events directly shaping a Motörhead record's emotional register.

What is the WWE connection to Hammered?

*Hammered* includes the track "The Game," written by WWE composer Jim Johnston, which became wrestler Triple H's entrance theme; Motörhead performed it live at WrestleMania X-Seven and WrestleMania 21. Triple H returned the favor by contributing spoken-word vocals to the album's closing track, "Serial Killer."

Who produced Hammered and where was it recorded?

*Hammered* was produced by Thom Panunzio, known for his work with Bruce Springsteen and U2, and recorded at Henson Recording Studios in Hollywood as well as at Chuck Reed's private house in the Hollywood Hills. It was mixed at Interscope Studios and mastered at Capitol Mastering, and marked Motörhead's first North American distribution through Sanctuary Records and its Metal-Is imprint.

Hammered Drum Setup: Mikkey Dee's Gear on Motörhead's 2002 Album | MetalForge

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