Navene Koperweis Drum Kit & Gear Setup — Entheos Drummer | MetalForge
Navene Koperweis Drum Kit, Gear & Setup
Complete biography of Navene Koperweis, Entheos drummer and former Animals as Leaders member. Explore his technical drumming, electronic production, and dive...
Quick Facts: Navene Koperweis
| Band | Entheos / ex-Animals as Leaders |
|---|---|
| All bands | Entheos, Animals as Leaders |
| Genre | Progressive Metal / Djent / Technical Death Metal |
| Country | USA |
| Primary brand | Meinl |
| Drum kit | DW Drums Performance Series |
| Snare | DW Performance 14x6.5" Steel |
| Sticks | Vic Firth American Classic 5B |
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Navene Koperweis use?
Navene Koperweis plays a DW Drums Performance Series kit — a workhorse acoustic setup that anchors his playing across Entheos, Animals as Leaders, and his session work. It's built around a DW Performance 14"x6.5" steel snare.
What drum set does Navene Koperweis use?
Navene Koperweis's drum set pairs his DW Performance shells and steel snare with a DW 9000 Series double pedal, driving the extreme single-stroke and blast-beat passages central to his playing.
What cymbals does Navene Koperweis play?
Navene Koperweis plays Meinl Byzance Series cymbals: 15" Dual Hi-Hats, 18" and 19" Extra Dry Medium Crashes, a 21" Transition Ride, an 18" Extra Dry China, and a 10" splash.
What snare does Navene Koperweis use?
Navene Koperweis's snare is a DW Performance 14"x6.5" Steel, chosen for the sharp, cutting crack needed to hold its own against djent-tuned guitars and his own layered electronic production.
What sticks does Navene Koperweis use?
Navene Koperweis uses Vic Firth American Classic 5B drumsticks.
What bass drum pedal does Navene Koperweis use?
Navene Koperweis drives his extreme single-stroke and blast-beat passages with a DW 9000 Series double pedal.
What drumheads does Navene Koperweis use?
Navene Koperweis uses Evans drumheads across his DW Performance kit.
What band is Navene Koperweis in?
Navene Koperweis founded Entheos in 2015 and previously drummed for Animals as Leaders (2010-2012) and Animosity (2003-2008). He has also served as a session drummer for Machine Head since 2021.
What other projects has Navene Koperweis worked on?
Beyond Entheos and Animals as Leaders, Navene Koperweis runs his own technical death metal project Fleshwrought, playing every instrument himself, produces electronic music under the name "Navene K," and has served as a session drummer for Machine Head since 2021.