# Arin Ilejay — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Arin Ilejay
**Band:** Avenged Sevenfold (ex) / Confide
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/arin-ilejay/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: DW

Arin Ilejay endorses DW for drums. They play the DW Collector's Series. This partnership began in 2011.

### Cymbals: Zildjian

Arin Ilejay endorses Zildjian for cymbals. They play the Zildjian A Custom Series. This partnership began in 2011.

### Drumsticks: Vic Firth

Arin Ilejay endorses Vic Firth for drumsticks. They play the Vic Firth 5B. This partnership began in 2011.

### Drumheads: Remo

Arin Ilejay endorses Remo for drumheads. They play the Remo Ambassador Coated / Powerstroke 3. This partnership began in 2011.

### Hardware / Pedals: DW

Arin Ilejay endorses DW for hardware / pedals. They play the DW 9000 Series Double Pedal. This partnership began in 2011.

## Endorsement History

- **2011** (Drums): Signed with DW — Adopted a DW Collector's Series kit upon joining Avenged Sevenfold as permanent drummer, replacing the late Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan
- **2011** (Cymbals): Signed with Zildjian — Set up a Zildjian A Custom cymbal arsenal calibrated for A7X's arena-scale touring
- **2011** (Hardware / Pedals): Signed with DW — Adopted DW 9000 Series double bass pedals for consistent double-kick action across the A7X world tour
- **2013** (Drums): Renewed DW deal — Recorded Hail to the King (2013) on his DW Collector's Series kit, the only full studio album he tracked as A7X's drummer
- **2015** (Drums): Ended DW endorsement — Departed Avenged Sevenfold in late 2014 (split announced 2015), ending his DW-backed A7X run; Brooks Wackerman took over the drum chair

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Arin Ilejay endorse?**
A: Arin Ilejay endorses DW, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Remo. Their primary drum endorsement is DW and they play Zildjian cymbals.

**Q: Does Arin Ilejay have a signature drum or cymbal?**
A: Arin Ilejay is a key DW endorser but does not have a dedicated signature kit model in the current lineup.

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

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## More Resources

- [Arin Ilejay Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/arin-ilejay/endorsements)
- [Arin Ilejay Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/arin-ilejay)
- [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)*