Does Nicko McBrain use a double bass pedal?

No — Nicko McBrain has never used a double bass pedal with Iron Maiden. His entire galloping, triplet-based rhythmic vocabulary runs through a single Sonor pedal on a single 22"x17" bass drum, proving foot independence and stamina rather than raw double-bass speed can anchor a genre-defining sound.

What pedal does Scott Travis use?

Scott Travis of Judas Priest drives his twin 22"x18" bass drums with two independent Tama Speed Cobra 910 single pedals rather than a linked double pedal — the same foot-independence approach he's used since his 1980s Racer X days.

Why does stamina matter more than top speed for power metal pedals?

Power metal sets run 60-90+ minutes of sustained, gallop-heavy double-kick patterns at 180+ BPM. A pedal that's fast for the first few songs but fatigues or loses consistency by the end of the set is a bigger liability than one that's simply dependable from start to finish.

What pedal does Aquiles Priester use?

Aquiles Priester currently plays a DW 9000 Series double pedal on his Angra rig, chosen for the sustained consistency his relaxation-based, 180-220+ BPM neoclassical double-bass technique demands across a full set.

Do I need an expensive double pedal to play power metal?

No — a Tama Iron Cobra 600 or Pearl Eliminator Redline will teach real double-bass stamina at a fraction of the price of Aquiles Priester's DW 9000 or Mikkey Dee's Demon Drive. If your material is gallop-first rather than double-bass-heavy, a Sonor-style single pedal is even more affordable.