I Worship Chaos Drum Setup: Jaska Raatikainen's Gear on Children of Bodom's 2015 Album | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

What drums did Jaska Raatikainen use on I Worship Chaos?

On *I Worship Chaos* (2015), Jaska Raatikainen transitioned to DW Collector's Series drums — a significant change from the Pearl Masters MCX that had defined his studio work since *Are You Dead Yet?* (2005). The DW Collector's Series' maple and poplar shell construction brought a warmer, more open resonance character compared to the Pearl Masters' attack-forward profile. The setup centered on twin 22" x 18" bass drums, rack toms (10" and 12"), and floor toms (14" and 16"). For Raatikainen's complete gear history across Children of Bodom's career, see the [Jaska Raatikainen drummer profile](/drummer/jaska-raatikainen).

What pedals did Jaska Raatikainen use on I Worship Chaos?

Jaska Raatikainen used the DW 9000 double pedal on *I Worship Chaos* (2015) — part of the full DW transition that accompanied the move from Pearl Masters to DW Collector's Series drums. After a decade of Pearl Eliminator familiarity, the DW 9000's floating rotor system and cam-adjustable mechanism represented a meaningful hardware adjustment. The "I Worship Chaos" title track demonstrates the DW 9000 in its early studio context. See the [Jaska Raatikainen full kit guide](/articles/jaska-raatikainen-drum-setup) for his complete pedal history.

What cymbals did Jaska Raatikainen use on I Worship Chaos?

On *I Worship Chaos* (2015), Jaska Raatikainen retained the Zildjian A Custom and K Custom cymbal configuration from the Pearl era — A Custom 14" hi-hats, A Custom crashes (17" and 18"), a K Custom 20" ride, and an A Custom 18" China. The A Custom / K Custom setup was the settled, familiar constant across the Pearl-to-DW instrument transition, providing continuity while the shell and pedal configuration changed. For cymbal context across CoB's career, see the [Blooddrunk drum setup article](/articles/blooddrunk-drum-setup).

How does I Worship Chaos differ from earlier CoB albums in drum sound?

*I Worship Chaos* (2015) is the first CoB album with two major simultaneous changes: the DW Collector's Series drum transition (from Pearl Masters MCX) and the Mikko Karmila production debut (replacing Anssi Kippo). The DW Collector's shells' warmer maple and poplar construction produced a drum sound with more low-mid body and open resonance than the Pearl MCX's attack-forward profile, and Karmila's approach captured this character differently from Kippo's decade-long established treatment. The combination makes *I Worship Chaos* sonically distinct from all earlier CoB studio albums. For the full arc, see the [Follow the Reaper drum setup](/articles/follow-the-reaper-drum-setup) and the [Hate Crew Deathroll drum setup](/articles/hate-crew-deathroll-drum-setup).