# Navene Koperweis — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Navene Koperweis
**Band:** Entheos / ex-Animals as Leaders
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/navene-koperweis/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: DW

Navene Koperweis endorses DW for drums. They play the DW Performance Series. This partnership began in 2015.

### Cymbals: Meinl

Navene Koperweis endorses Meinl for cymbals. They play the Meinl Byzance Extra Dry. This partnership began in 2010.

### Drumsticks: Vic Firth

Navene Koperweis endorses Vic Firth for drumsticks. They play the Vic Firth American Classic 5B. This partnership began in 2015.

### Drumheads: Evans

Navene Koperweis endorses Evans for drumheads. They play the Evans Genera HD Dry / EC2 Clear. This partnership began in 2015.

### Hardware / Pedals: DW

Navene Koperweis endorses DW for hardware / pedals. They play the DW 9000 Series Double Pedal. This partnership began in 2015.

## Endorsement History

- **2010** (Cymbals): Signed with Meinl — Meinl Byzance cymbals already central to his kit during the Animals as Leaders era, heard on "Weightless" (2011) alongside Tosin Abasi's genre-defining guitar work
- **2015** (Drums): Signed with DW — Moved from the Tama Birch Silverstar used on Entheos' "Primal" EP (2015) to DW Performance Series, unifying his hardware under one endorsement as his session career expanded
- **2015** (Hardware / Pedals): Switched from Tama Speed Cobra to DW 9000 Series — Switched to the DW 9000 double pedal's adjustable eccentric cam to dial in the acceleration curve his riff-locked, heel-up double bass technique requires
- **2015** (Cymbals): Switched from Meinl Byzance to Meinl Byzance Extra Dry — Refined to the Extra Dry sub-series for its fast decay and controlled sustain, preventing cymbal bleed in Entheos' tight djent riffing

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Navene Koperweis endorse?**
A: Navene Koperweis endorses DW, Meinl, Vic Firth, Evans. Their primary drum endorsement is DW and they play Meinl cymbals.

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

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

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## More Resources

- [Navene Koperweis Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/navene-koperweis/endorsements)
- [Navene Koperweis Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/navene-koperweis)
- [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)*