# Cavalera Conspiracy Blunt Force Trauma Drum Setup: Igor Cavalera's Gear (2011)

> Complete drum gear breakdown for Cavalera Conspiracy's Blunt Force Trauma — Igor Cavalera's Tama Starclassic and Paiste RUDE setup on the heavier, more focused second album from the reunited Cavalera brothers.

**Type:** Album Drum Setup
**Drummer(s):** [Igor Cavalera](/llms/drummers/igor-cavalera.md)
**Band / Album:** Cavalera Conspiracy — *Blunt Force Trauma* (2011)
**Genre:** Thrash Metal / Death Metal

## Overview

Released in March 2011 on Roadrunner Records, Blunt Force Trauma is Cavalera Conspiracy's second album — and the record that proved the Max and Igor Cavalera reunion was not a one-album event. Where Inflikted had the energized spontaneity of brothers making music together again after more than a decade apart, Blunt Force Trauma arrived with the conviction of a band that knew exactly what it was. Three years of touring behind Inflikted had sharpened the creative partnership and tightened Igor's live approach, and those gains are audible throughout the recording.

Igor Cavalera recorded Blunt Force Trauma on the same Tama Starclassic Maple platform used on Inflikted, refined through thousands of hours of touring. Producer Logan Mader returned for the second album, delivering a production with greater clarity and dynamic range than the debut. The drums sit with more authority in the mix — the kick is heavier, the snare more defined, the cymbals more open. Igor maintained the Paiste RUDE cymbal setup and Tama Speed Cobra single pedal that had defined Cavalera Conspiracy's sound on Inflikted.

## Gear Breakdown

- **Drums:** Tama Starclassic Maple — 22"x18" kick, 10" and 12" rack toms, 14" and 16" floor toms
- **Snare:** Tama Steel 14" x 6.5" (tuned slightly tighter than Inflikted)
- **Cymbals:** Paiste RUDE 14" hi-hats, RUDE 16"/18"/19" crashes, RUDE 20" ride, RUDE 18" China
- **Pedals:** Tama Speed Cobra HP910LSW (single pedal — tour-hardened from Inflikted cycle)
- **Hardware:** Tama Iron Cobra hi-hat stand; Roc-N-Soc Nitro throne
- **Sticks:** Promark 2B Wood Tip
- **Heads:** Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear (kick), Remo Emperor Clear (toms), Remo Emperor Coated (snare)

## Key Facts

- Second Cavalera Conspiracy album — Max and Igor Cavalera continuing their reunited partnership
- Released March 2011 on Roadrunner Records; produced by Logan Mader (returning from Inflikted)
- Three years of touring between albums sharpened Igor's technique before the studio sessions
- Same core Tama Starclassic / Paiste RUDE setup as Inflikted — deliberate sonic continuity
- Snare tuned slightly higher than Inflikted for more attack and punch
- Logan Mader's production gave drums greater dynamic range and clarity vs. the debut
- Album arc: [Chaos A.D.](/llms/articles/chaos-ad-drum-setup.md) → [Roots](/llms/articles/roots-drum-setup.md) → [Inflikted](/llms/articles/inflikted-drum-setup.md) → Blunt Force Trauma

## FAQ

**What albums did Cavalera Conspiracy make?**
Cavalera Conspiracy released four studio albums: Inflikted (2008), Blunt Force Trauma (2011), Pandemonium (2014), and Psychosis (2017). All feature Max Cavalera on vocals and guitar and Igor Cavalera on drums — the founding brothers of Sepultura recording together outside of that band.

**What drum kit did Igor Cavalera use on Blunt Force Trauma?**
On Blunt Force Trauma in 2011, Igor Cavalera played a Tama Starclassic Maple kit — the same platform as Inflikted, refined through extensive touring. Configuration: single 22x18 inch kick, 10" and 12" rack toms, 14" and 16" floor toms. Paiste RUDE cymbals and a Tama Speed Cobra single pedal completed the setup.

**How does Blunt Force Trauma compare to Inflikted?**
Blunt Force Trauma is generally considered more focused and consistent than Inflikted. Three years of performing together had deepened the brothers' creative chemistry. Igor's drumming is tighter and more decisive, the production is clearer with better dynamics, and the album reflects a band with a fully formed identity rather than one discovering it.

**Source:** https://metalforge.io/articles/blunt-force-trauma-drum-setup

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