Jaska Raatikainen Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How Jaska Raatikainen's drum setup evolved from 1997 to today. Every kit change across Children of Bodom's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Jaska Raatikainen's drum kit changed over the years?
Jaska Raatikainen's setup evolved across 4 distinct eras with Children of Bodom, from the "Something Wild / Hatebreeder Era" (1997–1999) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was Jaska Raatikainen's first drum kit?
Jaska Raatikainen's earliest documented setup was during the "Something Wild / Hatebreeder Era" (1997–1999). Raatikainen co-founded what became Children of Bodom (originally Inearthed) with Alexi Laiho in 1993, and the band's 1997 debut "Something Wild" established the neoclassical speed metal meets death metal template. "Hatebreeder" (1999) brought international recognition, blending keyboard-driven neoclassical melodies with death metal aggression. His double-bass work on tracks like "Children of Bodom" and "Warheart" set the technical template the band would refine for the next two decades.
How many gear eras does Jaska Raatikainen have documented?
MetalForge documents 4 distinct gear eras for Jaska Raatikainen, spanning 1993-2019.