Axis Drums — Metal Drummers Who Use Axis | MetalForge
Which metal drummers use Axis pedals? See every pro in MetalForge's database who endorses or plays Axis gear — kit specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Axis pedal do metal drummers use?
Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg (Mayhem) plays an Axis double pedal, Alex Bent (Trivium) uses the Axis A Longboard, and Martin Lopez (ex-Opeth, Soen) has built his kit around an Axis Percussion double pedal.
Why do extreme metal drummers use Axis pedals?
Axis pedals use a direct-drive mechanism — a rigid rod with no chain or belt — for the fastest, most consistent response of any drive type, with minimal unaccounted-for flex. That zero-lag feel suits the speed extreme metal and blast-beat drumming demand.
What is direct drive on a bass drum pedal?
Direct drive connects the footboard straight to the beater shaft with a rigid rod instead of a chain or belt, eliminating slack for the most immediate, consistent power transfer. Axis pioneered the design in 1990.