What's In George Kollias' Speed Arsenal | MetalForge
Discover the exact drum kit, cymbals, pedals, and techniques George Kollias uses to achieve legendary speeds with Nile. Pearl signature gear, Demon Drive ped...
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does George Kollias use?
George Kollias of Nile plays a Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic kit with dual 22x18 inch bass drums for live performance, 10 and 12 inch toms, and 14 and 16 inch floor toms. The shells are a maple/birch hybrid, giving the kit both warmth and articulation suited to extreme speed. He uses his Pearl George Kollias Signature snare, a 14x6.5 inch model built to handle the intense physical demands of some of the fastest and most technically demanding drumming in death metal.
What cymbals does George Kollias use?
George Kollias plays Zildjian cymbals, mixing K Custom and A Custom series pieces. His setup includes 14 inch K Mastersound hi-hats, K Custom Dark crashes from 17 to 19 inches, a 21 inch A Custom Mega Bell Ride, an 18 inch K Custom China, and a 10 inch A Custom Splash. The K Custom Dark crashes provide a dry, complex response while the A Custom Mega Bell Ride cuts through clearly in dense, fast passages, giving Kollias definition and clarity at extreme tempos.
How much does George Kollias' drum kit cost?
George Kollias' Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic kit is a custom-order instrument estimated at $8,000 to $12,000, placing it firmly in the professional custom tier. His Pearl signature snare adds $400 to $500. The Zildjian K Custom and A Custom cymbal combination runs approximately $2,000 to $3,500 for a complete matched setup. All in, replicating his full rig would likely cost $11,000 to $16,000.