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name: "Navene Koperweis"
band: "Entheos / ex-Animals as Leaders"
genre: "Progressive Metal / Djent / Technical Death Metal"
country: "USA"
primary_brand: "DW"
profile_url: "https://metalforge.io/drummer/navene-koperweis"
source: "https://metalforge.io"
last_updated: "2026-06-06"
---

# Navene Koperweis

Navene Koperweis is a professional metal drummer best known for their work with Entheos / ex-Animals as Leaders, a defining act in progressive metal / djent / technical death metal.

## Quick Facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Navene Koperweis |
| Band | Entheos / ex-Animals as Leaders |
| All bands | Entheos, Animals as Leaders |
| Genre | Progressive Metal / Djent / Technical Death Metal |
| Country | USA |
| Primary brand | DW |
| Drum kit | DW Drums Performance Series |
| Signature snare | DW Performance 14x6.5" Steel |
| Sticks | Vic Firth American Classic 5B |

## Biography

Navene Koperweis, born May 31, 1985, in San Jose, California, is a drummer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with Entheos, Animals as Leaders, Animosity, and The Faceless. He started drumming at age eleven and has become one of the most innovative drummers in the progressive metal scene. Beyond his drumming prowess, Navene is a skilled producer and runs the technical death metal project Fleshwrought. He has also served as session drummer for Job for a Cowboy, Machine Head, and Whitechapel. His playing combines extreme technical proficiency with electronic and djent influences.

Navene Koperweis (born May 31, 1985, in San Jose, California) is an American drummer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with progressive metal band Entheos and his former tenure with Animals as Leaders. His drumming combines extreme technical precision with creative musical expression, spanning genres from djent to deathcore to electronic music.

Beyond his drumming career, Koperweis is a prolific producer and electronic artist who releases music under the name "Navene K." He runs his own technical death metal project Fleshwrought, where he plays all instruments, demonstrating his versatility as a complete musician. Recently, he has served as session drummer for Machine Head and tour drummer for Job for a Cowboy.

## Band History

- **Entheos** — 2015–present (current)
- **Animals as Leaders** — 2012–2014

## Gear

- **Drums:** DW Drums Performance Series
- **Snare:** DW Performance 14x6.5" Steel
- **Cymbals:** Meinl Byzance Series (15" Dual Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Extra Dry Medium Crashes, 21" Transition Ride, 18" Extra Dry China, 10" Splash)
- **Hardware:** DW 9000 Series Double Pedal, DW Throne
- **Sticks:** Vic Firth American Classic 5B
- **Heads:** Evans

## Notable Performances

- Navene Koperweis - ENTHEOS - All For Nothing (Live Drum Performance) (2024)
- Navene Koperweis - ENTHEOS - The Sinking Sun (Drum Playthrough) (2023)
- Entheos - Life In Slow Motion | Navene Koperweis Drum Playthrough (2024)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What drum kit does Navene Koperweis play?**

A: Navene Koperweis plays a DW Drums Performance Series.

**Q: What cymbals does Navene Koperweis use?**

A: Navene Koperweis uses Meinl Byzance Series (15" Dual Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Extra Dry Medium Crashes, 21" Transition Ride, 18" Extra Dry China, 10" Splash).

**Q: What band is Navene Koperweis in?**

A: Navene Koperweis drums for Entheos / ex-Animals as Leaders, a progressive metal / djent / technical death metal band.

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