Igor Cavalera Drum Kit & Gear Setup — Sepultura Drummer | MetalForge
Igor Cavalera Drum Kit, Gear & Setup
Complete biography of Igor Cavalera, legendary Sepultura co-founder who pioneered tribal metal drumming. Explore his revolutionary style, Brazilian percussio...
Quick Facts: Igor Cavalera
| Band | Sepultura / Cavalera Conspiracy / Soulwax |
|---|---|
| All bands | Mats/Morgan Band, Kaipa |
| Genre | Thrash Metal / Groove Metal / Death Metal |
| Country | Brazil |
| Primary brand | Tama |
| Drum kit | Tama Starclassic Maple |
| Snare | Tama S.L.P. 14x6.5" G-Maple |
| Sticks | Vic Firth American Classic 5B |
Frequently Asked Questions
What band does Igor Cavalera play drums for?
Igor Cavalera co-founded Sepultura in 1984 and drummed for the band until 2006. He now drums for Cavalera Conspiracy, which he co-founded with his brother Max in 2007.
What drums does Igor Cavalera play?
Igor Cavalera plays a Tama Starclassic Maple drum kit.
What drum kit does Igor Cavalera play?
Igor Cavalera's drum kit is a Tama Starclassic Maple shell pack, built around a Tama S.L.P. 14"x6.5" G-Maple snare drum, with Evans drumheads.
What drum set does Igor Cavalera play?
Igor Cavalera's drum set pairs Tama Starclassic Maple shells and his S.L.P. 14"x6.5" G-Maple snare with Paiste RUDE and 2002 Series cymbals and a Tama Iron Cobra double pedal.
What cymbals does Igor Cavalera use?
Igor Cavalera uses Paiste RUDE and 2002 Series cymbals, including 14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 18" and 19" RUDE Crashes, a 22" RUDE Power Ride, and an 18" 2002 China.
What hi-hats does Igor Cavalera use?
Igor Cavalera plays 14" Paiste RUDE Hi-Hats, delivering the harsh, cutting articulation that drives Sepultura's tribal groove metal rhythms.
What snare drum does Igor Cavalera use?
Igor Cavalera's primary snare is the Tama S.L.P. 14"x6.5" G-Maple.
What pedals does Igor Cavalera use?
Igor Cavalera drives his tribal-influenced double bass patterns with a Tama Iron Cobra double pedal.
What drumsticks does Igor Cavalera use?
Igor Cavalera plays Vic Firth American Classic 5B drumsticks.
What percussion does Igor Cavalera use?
Beyond his Tama Starclassic Maple drum kit and drum set, Igor Cavalera incorporates traditional Brazilian percussion — atabaques, surdo, and timbales — for the tribal rhythms he pioneered on Sepultura's Roots (1996).