--- name: "Jocke Wallgren" band: "Amon Amarth" page_type: "gear_evolution" profile_url: "https://metalforge.io/drummer/jocke-wallgren" evolution_url: "https://metalforge.io/drummers/jocke-wallgren/evolution" source: "https://metalforge.io" last_updated: "2026-07-05" --- # Jocke Wallgren Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Timeline Jocke Wallgren rose through Sweden's underground metal scene and Viking/folk metal band Valkyria before joining Amon Amarth in 2016, replacing Fredrik Andersson and building the Pearl Reference Pure / Zildjian A Custom & K Custom rig that has powered the band's Viking metal assault from "Jomsviking" (2016) through 2022's "The Great Heathen Army." See also: [Jocke Wallgren drummer profile](/llms/drummers/jocke-wallgren.md) · [Jocke Wallgren gear history](/llms/gear-history/jocke-wallgren.md) --- ## Swedish Underground & Valkyria Era (2009–2016) **Tours:** Valkyria regional Swedish shows (2009–2016) Wallgren (born April 1, 1986, in Karlstad, Sweden) began his drumming career in the Swedish underground metal scene in the 2000s before joining Viking/folk metal band Valkyria in 2009. He spent seven years developing the powerful, groove-oriented style that would later suit Amon Amarth's anthemic Viking metal, during a period for which no single fixed drum, cymbal, or stick endorsement is publicly documented. - **Drums:** Various regional kits — no single fixed brand documented - **Snare:** Standard steel snares, varied by gig - **Cymbals:** Varied by gig, no fixed brand documented - **Hardware:** Standard touring double pedal, no fixed brand documented - **Sticks:** Standard hickory sticks, varied by gig (pre-Vic Firth era) - **Heads:** Standard regional-scene heads, varied by gig - **Estimated kit cost (original):** ~$1,400 (inflation-adjusted to 2026: ~$2,000) **Key developments:** - Began drumming in the Swedish underground metal scene in the 2000s - Joined Viking/folk metal band Valkyria in 2009 - Developed the powerful, groove-oriented style later heard in Amon Amarth - No fixed gear endorsement documented for the Valkyria years --- ## Joining Amon Amarth: Jomsviking & Berserker Era (2016–2019) **Albums:** Amon Amarth: Jomsviking (2016), Amon Amarth: Berserker (2019) **Tours:** Jomsviking World Tour (2016–2017), Berserker World Tour (2019–2020) **Q: How did Jocke Wallgren join Amon Amarth?** A: Wallgren joined Amon Amarth in 2016, replacing longtime drummer Fredrik Andersson, and recorded "Jomsviking" (2016), his first album with the band, before extensive world touring in 2017 and recording "Berserker" (2019). It was during this era that he established his documented Pearl Reference Pure kit and Zildjian A Custom & K Custom cymbal rig, giving him the driving power needed for Amon Amarth's arena and festival stages. - **Drums:** Pearl Reference Pure — hybrid-shell configuration - **Snare:** Pearl Reference 14x6.5" Brass - **Cymbals:** Zildjian A Custom & K Custom Series — 14" A Custom Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" A Custom Crashes, 21" K Custom Ride - **Hardware:** Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal - **Sticks:** Vic Firth American Classic 5B - **Heads:** Evans - **Estimated kit cost (original):** ~$5,200 (inflation-adjusted to 2026: ~$6,800) **Key developments:** - Joined Amon Amarth in 2016, replacing Fredrik Andersson - Recorded Jomsviking (2016), his first album with the band - Extensive world touring in 2017 - Recorded Berserker (2019), establishing the Pearl Reference Pure / Zildjian rig --- ## The Great Heathen Army & Present Era (2020–Present) **Albums:** Amon Amarth: The Great Heathen Army (2022) **Tours:** The Great Heathen Army Tour (2022–present), Major Festivals: Wacken, Download, Hellfest (2016–present) **Q: What is Jocke Wallgren's most recent album with Amon Amarth?** A: Wallgren recorded Amon Amarth's "The Great Heathen Army" (2022) and has continued extensive international touring since, including appearances at Wacken, Download, and Hellfest. His Pearl Reference Pure / Zildjian A Custom & K Custom rig has remained unchanged across this era, continuing to anchor the band's anthemic Viking metal sound on the world's largest festival stages. - **Drums:** Pearl Reference Pure *(unchanged)* - **Snare:** Pearl Reference 14x6.5" Brass *(unchanged)* - **Cymbals:** Zildjian A Custom & K Custom Series *(unchanged)* - **Hardware:** Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal *(unchanged)* - **Sticks:** Vic Firth American Classic 5B *(unchanged)* - **Heads:** Evans - **Estimated kit cost (original):** ~$5,400 (inflation-adjusted to 2026: ~$5,700) **Key developments:** - Recorded The Great Heathen Army (2022) - Continued extensive international touring, including Wacken, Download, and Hellfest - Pearl Reference Pure / Zildjian rig unchanged since the Jomsviking/Berserker era - Remains an integral part of Amon Amarth's live and studio work --- ## Career Cost Overview | Era | Years | Kit Cost (Original) | Inflation-Adjusted | |---|---|---|---| | Swedish Underground & Valkyria Era | 2009–2016 | $1,400 | ~$2,000 | | Joining Amon Amarth: Jomsviking & Berserker Era | 2016–2019 | $5,200 | ~$6,800 | | The Great Heathen Army & Present Era | 2020–Present | $5,400 | ~$5,700 | --- ## Gear Brand Partnerships Timeline - **Pearl Reference Pure (drums)** — 2016–present (since joining Amon Amarth) - **Zildjian A Custom & K Custom Series (cymbals)** — 2016–present - **Vic Firth American Classic 5B (sticks)** — 2016–present - **Pearl Demon Drive Double Pedal (hardware)** — 2016–present --- ## FAQ **Q: What drum kit does Jocke Wallgren play?** A: Jocke Wallgren plays a Pearl Reference Pure kit with a Pearl Reference 14x6.5" Brass snare, Zildjian A Custom & K Custom Series cymbals, and a Pearl Demon Drive double pedal — a rig established when he joined Amon Amarth in 2016 and unchanged through The Great Heathen Army (2022). **Q: Was Jocke Wallgren in another band before Amon Amarth?** A: Yes — Wallgren drummed for Swedish Viking/folk metal band Valkyria from 2009 before joining Amon Amarth in 2016, replacing longtime drummer Fredrik Andersson. **Q: When did Jocke Wallgren join Amon Amarth?** A: Wallgren joined Amon Amarth in 2016, replacing Fredrik Andersson, and recorded Jomsviking (2016) as his first album with the band. **Q: What albums has Jocke Wallgren recorded with Amon Amarth?** A: Wallgren has recorded Jomsviking (2016), Berserker (2019), and The Great Heathen Army (2022) with Amon Amarth. **Q: What cymbals does Jocke Wallgren use?** A: Wallgren uses Zildjian A Custom & K Custom Series cymbals — 14" A Custom Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" A Custom Crashes, and a 21" K Custom Ride — documented since he joined Amon Amarth in 2016. --- ## Related Pages - [Jocke Wallgren Drummer Profile](/llms/drummers/jocke-wallgren.md) - [Jocke Wallgren Gear History](/llms/gear-history/jocke-wallgren.md) - [Metal Drumming Facts & Stats](/llms/facts.md)