# Aquiles Priester — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Aquiles Priester
**Band:** Angra / W.A.S.P.
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/aquiles-priester/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: Trick Drums

Aquiles Priester endorses Trick Drums for drums. They play the Trick Drums Custom Configuration. This partnership began in 2023.

### Cymbals: Ufip

Aquiles Priester endorses Ufip for cymbals. They play the Ufip Series (14" hi-hats through 21" ride). This partnership began in 2023.

### Drumsticks: Vater

Aquiles Priester endorses Vater for drumsticks. They play the Vater Fusion 55A. This partnership began in 2023.

### Drumheads: Remo

Aquiles Priester endorses Remo for drumheads. They play the Remo Coated Ambassador / Powerstroke 3. This partnership began in 1996.

### Hardware / Pedals: DW

Aquiles Priester endorses DW for hardware / pedals. They play the DW 9000 Series Double Pedal. This partnership began in 2023.

## Signature Models

- Vic Firth Aquiles Priester Signature (2004)

## Endorsement History

- **1996** (Drums): Signed with Mapex — Built his early Mapex Saturn Series kit during his formative Hangar years, before joining Angra in 2000
- **1996** (Cymbals): Signed with Sabian — Paired his Mapex kit with Sabian HH/HHX cymbals and an Axis A double pedal prized for its light, fast action
- **2004** (Drumsticks): Signature product: Vic Firth Aquiles Priester Signature — Developed a Vic Firth signature stick during the Angra classic era (Rebirth, Temple of Shadows), balancing power and ghost-note control at high tempos
- **2012** (Drums): Switched from Mapex Saturn Series to Pearl Reference Series — Moved to a Pearl Reference Series kit and Meinl Byzance cymbals during his post-Angra W.A.S.P./Hangar-focused years
- **2023** (Drums): Switched from Pearl Reference Series to Trick Drums — Built a new Trick Drums custom maple configuration upon returning to Angra for their 2023 album cycle
- **2023** (Cymbals): Switched from Meinl Byzance to Ufip — Adopted the Italian Ufip cymbal line and DW 9000 hardware for the Angra reunion touring and recording setup

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Aquiles Priester endorse?**
A: Aquiles Priester endorses Trick Drums, Ufip, Vater, Remo, DW. Their primary drum endorsement is Trick Drums and they play Ufip cymbals.

**Q: Does Aquiles Priester have a signature drum or cymbal?**
A: Yes. Aquiles Priester has signature gear: Vic Firth Aquiles Priester Signature (2004).

**Q: What is Aquiles Priester's endorsement history?**
A: See the Endorsement History section above for a full timeline of Aquiles Priester's brand deals.

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## More Resources

- [Aquiles Priester Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/aquiles-priester/endorsements)
- [Aquiles Priester Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/aquiles-priester)
- [Endorsements Hub](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements.md)
- [Gear by Brand](https://metalforge.io/llms/gear-by-brand.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

*Last updated: 2026-07-09 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*