What drums did Jaska Raatikainen use on Hexed?

On Hexed (2019), Jaska Raatikainen played DW Collector's Series drums — the same maple/poplar shell configuration introduced on I Worship Chaos (2015), now four years into full command. The setup centered on twin 22" x 18" bass drums, rack toms (10" and 12"), and floor toms (14" and 16"). This was Raatikainen's last studio kit with Children of Bodom; for his complete gear history, see the [Jaska Raatikainen drummer profile](/drummer/jaska-raatikainen).

What pedals did Jaska Raatikainen use on Hexed?

Jaska Raatikainen used the DW 9000 double pedal on Hexed (2019) — the same pedal introduced on I Worship Chaos (2015), now four years past the initial adjustment period documented on that record. "Hecate's Nightmare" showcases the DW 9000 at full command. See the [I Worship Chaos drum setup](/articles/i-worship-chaos-drum-setup) for the pedal's earlier transition context.

What cymbals did Jaska Raatikainen use on Hexed?

On Hexed (2019), Jaska Raatikainen used Zildjian A Custom and K Custom cymbals — A Custom 14" hi-hats, A Custom crashes (17" and 18"), a K Custom 20" ride, and an A Custom 18" China. This cymbal configuration had been in continuous use since Are You Dead Yet? (2005), surviving both the Pearl Masters MCX era and the DW Collector's Series transition. For cymbal continuity across the full catalog, see the [Jaska Raatikainen full kit guide](/articles/jaska-raatikainen-drum-setup).

Was Hexed Jaska Raatikainen's last album with Children of Bodom?

Yes. Hexed (2019) is Children of Bodom's tenth and final studio album, and it was Jaska Raatikainen's last studio recording with the band before he departed Children of Bodom in November 2019. The album continues the DW Collector's Series and DW 9000 setup introduced on I Worship Chaos (2015). See the [Jaska Raatikainen drummer profile](/drummer/jaska-raatikainen) and the [I Worship Chaos drum setup](/articles/i-worship-chaos-drum-setup) for the DW era that Hexed closes out.

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