# Daray — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Daray
**Band:** Dimmu Borgir
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/daray/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: Pearl

Daray endorses Pearl for drums. They play the Pearl Reference Pure. This partnership began in 2008.

### Cymbals: Paiste

Daray endorses Paiste for cymbals. They play the Paiste RUDE / 2002 Series. This partnership began in 2008.

### Drumsticks: Promark

Daray endorses Promark for drumsticks. They play the Promark 5B. This partnership began in 2008.

### Drumheads: Remo

Daray endorses Remo for drumheads. They play the Remo Emperor / Ambassador. This partnership began in 2008.

### Hardware / Pedals: Pearl

Daray endorses Pearl for hardware / pedals. They play the Pearl Demon Drive Double Bass Pedal. This partnership began in 2010.

## Endorsement History

- **2008** (Drums): Signed with Pearl — Replaced Hellhammer in Dimmu Borgir and brought his Pearl Reference Pure kit (custom black finish, double 22" kick) into the band, first tracked on studio debut "Abrahadabra" (2010)
- **2008** (Cymbals): Signed with Paiste — Built his setup around Paiste RUDE and 2002 series cymbals (15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, 22" RUDE Power Ride) for durability and projection across Dimmu Borgir's festival-scale live shows
- **2010** (Hardware / Pedals): Signed with Pearl — Used the Pearl Demon Drive chain-drive double pedal on his Dimmu Borgir studio debut "Abrahadabra" (2010), recorded alongside the Kringkastingsorkestret orchestra and Schola Cantorum choir
- **2018** (Drums): Renewed Pearl deal — Carried the same Pearl Reference Pure / Paiste RUDE-2002 rig into "Eonian" (2018), Dimmu Borgir's first studio album in nearly eight years

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Daray endorse?**
A: Daray endorses Pearl, Paiste, Promark, Remo. Their primary drum endorsement is Pearl and they play Paiste cymbals.

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

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

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## More Resources

- [Daray Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/daray/endorsements)
- [Daray Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/daray)
- [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: 2026-07-10 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*