---
name: "Daray"
band: "Dimmu Borgir / Vader"
genre: "Black Metal / Death Metal"
country: "Poland"
primary_brand: "Pearl"
profile_url: "https://metalforge.io/drummer/daray"
source: "https://metalforge.io"
last_updated: "2026-06-06"
---

# Daray

Daray is a professional metal drummer best known for their work with Dimmu Borgir / Vader, a defining act in black metal / death metal.

## Quick Facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Daray |
| Band | Dimmu Borgir / Vader |
| All bands | Dimmu Borgir, Vader |
| Genre | Black Metal / Death Metal |
| Country | Poland |
| Primary brand | Pearl |
| Drum kit | Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic |
| Signature snare | Pearl Reference 14x5.5" Brass |
| Sticks | Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5B |

## Biography

Dariusz "Daray" Brzozowski (born August 23, 1984) is a Polish drummer known for his work with Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir (since 2008) and Polish death metal legends Vader (2006-2016). His drumming combines extreme speed, technical precision, and theatrical flair.

Dariusz "Daray" Brzozowski (born August 23, 1984, in Warsaw, Poland) is a Polish drummer renowned for his work with Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir since 2008 and his 10-year tenure with Polish death metal legends Vader (2006-2016).

Daray's drumming combines extreme speed and technical precision with theatrical flair, making him ideally suited for Dimmu Borgir's grandiose symphonic productions. His ability to perform complex, blistering patterns while maintaining the dynamics required for orchestral metal has established him as one of the premier drummers in extreme metal.

## Band History

- **Dimmu Borgir** — 2007–present (current)
- **Vader** — 2002–2005

## Gear

- **Drums:** Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic
- **Snare:** Pearl Reference 14x5.5" Brass
- **Cymbals:** Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 17" & 18" RUDE Crashes, 22" RUDE Power Ride)
- **Hardware:** Pearl Demon XR Double Pedal
- **Sticks:** Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5B
- **Heads:** Evans

## Notable Performances

- Dimmu Borgir - Progenies of the Great Apocalypse (Drum Cam) (2018)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What drum kit does Daray play?**

A: Daray plays a Pearl Masterworks Stadium Exotic.

**Q: What cymbals does Daray use?**

A: Daray uses Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 17" & 18" RUDE Crashes, 22" RUDE Power Ride).

**Q: What band is Daray in?**

A: Daray drums for Dimmu Borgir / Vader, a black metal / death metal band.

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