# Inferno vs Hellhammer — Drum Kit Battle

> MetalForge Drummer Battle: Inferno (Behemoth) vs Hellhammer (Mayhem)

**Battle Category:** Black Metal Titans · **URL:** https://metalforge.io/battles/inferno-vs-hellhammer

Inferno and Hellhammer face off in the MetalForge community drum kit battle. Both are legends in Black and Black Metal, but their gear setups tell very different stories. Vote at [metalforge.io/battles/inferno-vs-hellhammer](https://metalforge.io/battles/inferno-vs-hellhammer) to crown the winner.

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## Inferno Drum Kit Setup

**Band:** Behemoth  
**Genre:** Black/Death Metal  
**Current Kit:** Pearl Masterworks  
**Cymbals:** Paiste RUDE Series (14" Hi-Hats, 14" Blast China, 18" & 19" Crashes, 24" Mega Power Ride, 18" China)  
**Key Gear:** Pearl Reference 14x5" Steel, Czarcie Kopyto (Devil's Hoof) Double Pedal, Vic Firth 5B  

## Hellhammer Drum Kit Setup

**Band:** Mayhem  
**Genre:** Black Metal  
**Current Kit:** Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech  
**Cymbals:** Paiste (14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" RUDE Crashes, 20" RUDE Ride, 18" RUDE China)  
**Key Gear:** Sonor SQ2 14x5.5" Maple, Axis Double Pedal, Vic Firth American Classic 5B  

## Gear Comparison

| Category | Inferno | Hellhammer |
|----------|---------|------------|
| Drum Kit | Pearl Masterworks | Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech |
| Cymbals | Paiste | Paiste |
| Snare | Pearl Reference 14x5" Steel | Sonor SQ2 14x5.5" Maple |
| Pedals | Czarcie Kopyto (Devil's Hoof) Double Pedal | Axis Double Pedal |

## FAQ

**Q: Who has the more expensive drum kit, Inferno or Hellhammer?**  
A: Inferno's Pearl Masterworks + Paiste RUDE is estimated at $14,000–$20,000, while Hellhammer's Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech + Paiste RUDE runs approximately $12,000–$18,000. Both setups are professional-grade rigs well into five-figure territory when fully configured with all cymbals, hardware, and electronics.

**Q: What are the main gear differences between Inferno and Hellhammer?**  
A: Inferno plays Pearl Masterworks paired with Paiste RUDE Series (14" Hi-Hats, 14" Blast China, 18" & 19" Crashes, 24" Mega Power Ride, 18" China). Hellhammer opts for Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech with Paiste (14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" RUDE Crashes, 20" RUDE Ride, 18" RUDE China). The brand choice reflects their distinct tonal identities — see the full battle breakdown at [metalforge.io/battles/inferno-vs-hellhammer](https://metalforge.io/battles/inferno-vs-hellhammer).

**Q: Who wins the drum kit battle, Inferno or Hellhammer?**  
A: The winner is decided by community votes on MetalForge. Inferno (Behemoth) and Hellhammer (Mayhem) both bring world-class rigs. Cast your vote at [metalforge.io/battles/inferno-vs-hellhammer](https://metalforge.io/battles/inferno-vs-hellhammer).

**Q: What drum kits do Inferno and Hellhammer play?**  
A: Inferno plays Pearl Masterworks. Hellhammer plays Sonor SQ2 Heavy Beech.

**Q: What cymbals do Inferno and Hellhammer use?**  
A: Inferno uses Paiste RUDE Series (14" Hi-Hats, 14" Blast China, 18" & 19" Crashes, 24" Mega Power Ride, 18" China). Hellhammer uses Paiste (14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" RUDE Crashes, 20" RUDE Ride, 18" RUDE China).

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*Source: [MetalForge Battles](https://metalforge.io/battles/inferno-vs-hellhammer)*

*[Inferno drummer profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/inferno)*
*[Hellhammer drummer profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/hellhammer)*

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*Last updated: 2026-06-19 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*