# Vader — Drummer & Gear Profile | MetalForge

> Per-band AI citation reference for Vader. Covers drummer history, kit setup, and gear details.
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## Band Overview

- **Drummer:** Daray (2006–2016)
- **Genre:** Death Metal, Thrash Metal
- **Active:** 1983–present
- **Country:** Poland (Olsztyn)
- **Status:** Active

## Drummer(s)

**Daray** — 2006–2016
Dariusz "Daray" Brzozowski drummed for Vader, one of the longest-running and most internationally recognized death metal bands in Europe, for a decade. He recorded *Welcome to the Morbid Reich* (2011) and *Tibi et Igni* (2014) with the band, bringing extreme speed and technical precision honed through Polish black metal band Vesania. During part of his Vader tenure, Daray simultaneously drummed for Norwegian symphonic black metal act Dimmu Borgir, joining them in 2008 before leaving Vader in 2016 to focus exclusively on Dimmu Borgir.

[Daray full profile →](https://metalforge.io/drummer/daray) · [LLM markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/drummers/daray.md)

## Kit Overview

Daray's kit is anchored by a **Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic** shell pack, built for the volume and low-end depth needed to carry Vader's blast-driven death metal assault.

- **Drums:** Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic
- **Snare:** Pearl Reference 14×5.5" Brass
- **Cymbals:** Paiste RUDE and 2002 Series (14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 17"/18" RUDE Crashes, 22" RUDE Power Ride)
- **Pedals:** Pearl Demon XR Double Pedal
- **Sticks:** Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5B

## Signature Sound

Vader's drumming demands extreme speed and precision, and Daray delivered a decade of blistering blast beats and sustained double-bass work that anchored the band's assault on albums like *Welcome to the Morbid Reich* (2011). His playing combines the brutality of Polish death metal with the dynamic control needed to shift between sustained extremity and groove-driven passages — a versatility he simultaneously applied to symphonic black metal with Dimmu Borgir during an overlapping stretch of his career.

## Albums

| Album | Year | Drummer |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to the Morbid Reich | 2011 | Daray |
| Tibi et Igni | 2014 | Daray |

## FAQ

**Q: Who plays drums in Vader?**
A: Daray (Dariusz Brzozowski) drummed for Vader from 2006 to 2016, recording *Welcome to the Morbid Reich* (2011) and *Tibi et Igni* (2014).

**Q: What drum kit does Daray use?**
A: Daray plays a Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic kit with a Pearl Reference 14×5.5" brass snare, Paiste RUDE/2002 cymbals, and a Pearl Demon XR double pedal.

**Q: Why did Daray leave Vader?**
A: Daray left Vader in 2016 to focus exclusively on Dimmu Borgir, the Norwegian symphonic black metal band he had joined in 2008 while still playing in Vader.

**Q: Did Daray play in other bands besides Vader?**
A: Yes. Daray has drummed for Dimmu Borgir since 2008 and Polish black metal band Vesania since 2003, alongside his decade in Vader.

**Q: Is Vader a well-known death metal band?**
A: Yes. Formed in 1983 in Olsztyn, Poland, Vader is one of the longest-running and most internationally recognized death metal bands in Europe.

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