Daray Drum Kit & Gear Setup — Dimmu Borgir & Vader Drummer | MetalForge
Daray Drum Kit, Gear & Setup
Complete biography of Daray (Dariusz Brzozowski), drummer for Dimmu Borgir and former Vader member. Explore his extreme speed, theatrical flair, and symphoni...
Quick Facts: Daray
| Band | Dimmu Borgir / Vader |
|---|---|
| All bands | Dimmu Borgir, Vader |
| Genre | Black Metal / Death Metal |
| Country | Poland |
| Primary brand | Pearl |
| Drum kit | Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic |
| Snare | Pearl Reference 14x5.5" Brass |
| Sticks | Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5B |
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Daray use?
Daray's kit is anchored by a Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic shell pack, built for the volume and low-end depth needed to carry Dimmu Borgir's grandiose symphonic arrangements and Vader's blast-driven death metal assault. It centers on a Pearl Reference 14"x5.5" Brass snare.
What drum set does Daray use?
Daray's drum set pairs his Pearl Masterworks shells and brass snare with a Pearl Demon XR double pedal, giving him the speed and control behind his rapid-fire double bass work with both Dimmu Borgir and Vader.
What cymbals does Daray play?
Daray plays Paiste RUDE and 2002 Series cymbals: 14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 17" and 18" RUDE Crashes, and a 22" RUDE Power Ride cutting through extreme-tempo passages.
What snare does Daray use?
Daray's snare is a Pearl Reference 14"x5.5" Brass, supplying a sharp, cutting crack that stays audible against dense orchestral layers and extreme blast-beat tempos alike.
What sticks does Daray use?
Daray uses Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5B drumsticks, a heavier stick variant built for extreme metal's demands.
What bass drum pedal does Daray use?
Daray drives his rapid-fire double bass work with a Pearl Demon XR double pedal.
What drumheads does Daray use?
Daray uses Evans drumheads across his Pearl Masterworks kit.
What band is Daray in?
Daray (Dariusz Brzozowski) has drummed for Dimmu Borgir since 2008 and previously drummed for Vader (2006-2016) and Vesania (since 2003).
Does Daray use trigger-assisted drums?
Daray uses trigger-assisted drums live to maintain consistency at the extreme tempos Dimmu Borgir's symphonic productions demand, and relies on in-ear monitoring to stay synchronized with orchestral arrangements during performances.