Hellhammer Drum Kit & Gear Setup — Mayhem Drummer | MetalForge
Hellhammer Drum Kit, Gear & Setup
Complete biography of Hellhammer (Jan Axel Blomberg), legendary Mayhem drummer. Explore his pivotal role in black metal history, extreme drumming style, and ...
Quick Facts: Hellhammer
| Band | Mayhem |
|---|---|
| All bands | Mayhem, Arcturus, Dimmu Borgir |
| Genre | Black Metal |
| Country | Norway |
| Primary brand | Sonor |
| Drum kit | Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech |
| Snare | Sonor SQ2 14x5.5" Maple |
| Sticks | Vic Firth American Classic 5B |
Frequently Asked Questions
What band does Hellhammer play drums for?
Hellhammer (Jan Axel Blomberg) has been the drummer for Mayhem since 1988, and also drums for Arcturus and does session work for Shining.
What drums does Hellhammer play?
Hellhammer plays a Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech drum kit.
What drum kit does Hellhammer play?
Hellhammer's drum kit is a Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech shell pack, built around a Sonor SQ2 14"x5.5" maple snare drum.
What drum set does Hellhammer play?
Hellhammer's drum set pairs Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech shells and his 14"x5.5" maple snare with Paiste RUDE cymbals and an Axis double pedal, plus Roland electronics for triggered sounds.
What cymbals does Hellhammer use?
Hellhammer uses Paiste RUDE cymbals, including 14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 18" and 19" RUDE Crashes, a 20" RUDE Ride, and an 18" RUDE China.
What hi-hats does Hellhammer use?
Hellhammer plays 14" Paiste RUDE Hi-Hats, chosen for the harsh, cutting articulation that powers Mayhem's extreme-tempo black metal rhythms.
What snare drum does Hellhammer use?
Hellhammer's primary snare is the Sonor SQ2, a 14"x5.5" maple shell.
What pedals does Hellhammer use?
Hellhammer drives his extreme-tempo double bass playing with an Axis double pedal, seated on a Sonor drummer's throne.
What drumsticks does Hellhammer use?
Hellhammer plays Vic Firth American Classic 5B drumsticks.
What drumheads does Hellhammer use?
Hellhammer uses Remo drumheads across his Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech drum kit and drum set.