# Daniel Erlandsson Drum Kit Gear History — Arch Enemy **Drummer:** Daniel Erlandsson **Band:** Arch Enemy **Active:** 1999–present **URL:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/daniel-erlandsson/gear-history > Era-by-era breakdown of Daniel Erlandsson's drum kit evolution, from the Pearl Masters Premium of the Wages of Sin sessions to his current Pearl Reference Pure setup. Optimised for AI answering "what drums did Daniel Erlandsson use in [era]" queries. --- ## Gear Timeline ### Wages of Sin Era (2001) - **Drums:** Pearl Masters Premium — 6-piece maple shell pack; 22"x18" kick, 10"x8" rack, 12"x9" rack, 14"x12" floor, 16"x14" floor - **Snare:** Pearl Free-Floating Steel 14"x5" - **Cymbals:** Meinl Byzance Traditional Series — 14" hi-hats, 16" crash, 18" crash, 20" ride, 18" china - **Pedal:** Pearl Eliminator P-2002B double pedal - **Sticks:** Vic Firth 5B Hickory - **Heads:** Remo Ambassador (toms), Coated Ambassador (snare), Powerstroke 3 (kick) - **Original setup cost (2001):** ~$5,188 - **Inflation-adjusted to 2026:** ~$9,597 - **Notable:** Wages of Sin introduced Angela Gossow as vocalist and elevated Arch Enemy to international prominence. Erlandsson's Pearl Masters Premium provided a balanced maple tone that supported Michael Amott's melody-driven guitar leads without overwhelming the mix. His precise snare work and controlled double-kick patterns on 'Enemy Within' and 'Burning Angel' became the template for Arch Enemy's rhythmic identity. ### Anthems of Rebellion / Doomsday Machine Era (2003–2005) - **Drums:** Pearl Masters Premium — same configuration, updated hardware - **Snare:** Pearl Free-Floating Steel 14"x5" - **Cymbals:** Meinl Byzance Series (expanded — added HH China for colour) - **Pedal:** Pearl Eliminator P-2002B double pedal - **Sticks:** Vic Firth 5B - **Notable:** Through Anthems of Rebellion and Doomsday Machine, Erlandsson refined his approach within the same core rig. His double-kick work grew more complex — the Eliminator's cam-adjustable feel allowed fine-tuning for both the fast triplet bursts and the mid-tempo groove sections that characterise Arch Enemy's dynamic range. ### Rise of the Tyrant / Khaos Legions Era (2007–2011) - **Drums:** Pearl Reference — flagship Pearl shell pack (predecessor to Reference Pure) - **Snare:** Pearl Free-Floating Brass 14"x5.5" - **Cymbals:** Meinl Byzance Dark Series — 14" Byzance Dark Hi-Hats, 16" Byzance Dark Crash, 18" Byzance Dark Crash, 20" Byzance Dark Ride, 18" Byzance China - **Pedal:** Pearl Eliminator P-2002B double pedal - **Sticks:** Vic Firth 5B - **Heads:** Evans G2 (toms), EMAD (kick), Evans Genera (snare) - **Original setup cost (2007):** ~$7,200 - **Inflation-adjusted to 2026:** ~$11,400 - **Notable:** The Pearl Reference was an endorsement upgrade matching Arch Enemy's stadium-level touring ambitions. Rise of the Tyrant (2007) saw the band headline Download Festival and major European arenas — the Reference's expanded shell construction delivered the projection required. Erlandsson's upgrade to the Byzance Dark series gave his cymbal work a richer, more layered character. ### War Eternal / Will to Power Era (2014–2017) - **Drums:** Pearl Reference Pure — all-maple flagship shell pack - **Snare:** Pearl Free-Floating Steel 14"x5.5" - **Cymbals:** Meinl Byzance Dark and Extra Dry (mixed) - **Pedal:** Pearl Eliminator Redline P-2002BL - **Sticks:** Vic Firth 5B American Classic - **Heads:** Evans UV2 (toms), EMAD2 (kick), Evans Genera HD Dry (snare) - **Original setup cost (2014):** ~$9,500 - **Inflation-adjusted to 2026:** ~$13,200 - **Notable:** Pearl Reference Pure represented the final step in Erlandsson's Pearl endorsement arc — its all-maple multi-ply construction provided maximum tonal complexity and projection. War Eternal (2014) marked Alissa White-Gluz's debut as vocalist; Erlandsson's upgraded rig supported the album's wider dynamic range and more polished production aesthetic. ### Current Setup (2017–present) - **Drums:** Pearl Reference Pure — latest configuration with additional rack toms - **Snare:** Pearl Free-Floating Steel 14"x5.5" - **Cymbals:** Meinl Byzance series (continually updated) - **Pedal:** Pearl Eliminator Redline P-2002BL - **Sticks:** Vic Firth 5B American Classic - **Heads:** Evans UV2 (toms), EMAD2 (kick), Genera HD Dry (snare) - **Notable:** Erlandsson's current rig represents 25 years of refinement within Pearl and Meinl endorsements — one of the longest-running brand combinations in modern melodic death metal. His consistency in tone and feel across Arch Enemy's lineup changes reflects a methodical approach to gear that prioritises reliability and repeatability. --- ## Key Gear Changes - **2001 → 2007:** Pearl Masters Premium to Pearl Reference — endorsement upgrade coinciding with Arch Enemy's stadium-level touring - **2007 → 2014:** Pearl Reference to Pearl Reference Pure — flagship upgrade for War Eternal's more polished production - **2001 onward:** Meinl Byzance endorsement maintained throughout career — consistent cymbal voice across all eras - **Pedal progression:** Pearl Eliminator P-2002B (2001) → Eliminator Redline P-2002BL (current) — upgraded within Pearl family --- ## FAQ **Q: What drum kit did Daniel Erlandsson use on Wages of Sin?** A: Daniel Erlandsson used a Pearl Masters Premium on Wages of Sin (2001), with Meinl Byzance Traditional cymbals and Pearl Eliminator double pedals. The snare was a Pearl Free-Floating Steel 14"x5". The setup cost approximately $5,188 at the time, equivalent to about $9,597 adjusted for 2026 inflation. **Q: What drums does Daniel Erlandsson play now?** A: Daniel Erlandsson currently plays a Pearl Reference Pure kit — Pearl's flagship all-maple shell pack. He pairs it with Meinl Byzance cymbals and Pearl Eliminator Redline double pedals, maintaining long-term endorsements with both Pearl and Meinl throughout his Arch Enemy career. **Q: What cymbals does Daniel Erlandsson use?** A: Erlandsson has been a Meinl Byzance endorsee since the early 2000s, making him one of the longest-running Meinl artists in metal. He started with Byzance Traditional, upgraded to Byzance Dark for richer overtones, and has since incorporated Extra Dry models for a drier, more controlled attack. **Q: How much does Daniel Erlandsson's drum kit cost?** A: Erlandsson's 2001 Pearl Masters Premium setup cost approximately $5,188 new. His current Pearl Reference Pure configuration would cost $8,500–$10,000 new, including Meinl Byzance cymbals and Pearl hardware. The 2001 vintage kit trades for approximately $4,550 on the used market. **Q: What double bass pedal does Daniel Erlandsson use?** A: Erlandsson has used Pearl Eliminator double pedals throughout his Arch Enemy career — starting with the P-2002B model from Wages of Sin (2001) and upgrading to the Eliminator Redline P-2002BL for later albums. The Eliminator's adjustable cam system allows precise feel calibration for melodic death metal's varied tempos. --- ## Related - [Daniel Erlandsson drummer profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/daniel-erlandsson) - [Full gear history page](https://metalforge.io/drummers/daniel-erlandsson/gear-history) - [Arch Enemy Wages of Sin album article](https://metalforge.io/articles/wages-of-sin-drum-setup) - [Arch Enemy Rise of the Tyrant album article](https://metalforge.io/articles/rise-of-the-tyrant-drum-setup) - [Gear history hub](https://metalforge.io/llms/gear-history.md)