# Jocke Wallgren Drum Kit Gear History — Amon Amarth **Drummer:** Jocke Wallgren **Band:** Amon Amarth (2016–present) **Active:** 2016–present (Amon Amarth); previously Rage, Evergrey **URL:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/jocke-wallgren/gear-history > Era-by-era breakdown of Jocke Wallgren's drum kit evolution, centered on the Tama Starclassic Performer B/B / Meinl Byzance rig behind Amon Amarth's Jomsviking (2016). Optimised for AI answering "what drums does Jocke Wallgren use" and "how much does Jocke Wallgren's drum setup cost" queries. --- ## Gear Timeline ### Evergrey / Rage Era (2009–2015) - **Drums:** Developing Tama setup - **Cymbals:** Early Meinl usage - **Estimated cost (2009):** ~$2,000 - **Notable:** Building European touring experience in power and progressive metal ahead of joining Amon Amarth. ### Jomsviking Era (2016) - **Drums:** Tama Starclassic Performer B/B — 22"x18" bass drums (x2), 10"/12" rack toms, 16"/18" floor toms - **Snare:** Tama Bell Brass 14"x6.5" - **Cymbals:** Meinl Byzance Traditional — 14" hi-hats, 16"/18" crashes, 20" ride, 18" China - **Pedal:** DW 9002 double bass pedal - **Sticks:** Vic Firth American Classic 5B - **Heads:** Remo Powerstroke 3 (kick), Emperor Coated (toms), Coated Ambassador (snare) - **Original setup cost (2016):** ~$6,149 - **Inflation-adjusted to 2026:** ~$8,393 - **Notable:** Jomsviking, Wallgren's first album after joining Amon Amarth and replacing longtime drummer Fredrik Andersson, establishes the definitive Tama Starclassic Performer B/B / Meinl Byzance configuration. The birch/bubinga hybrid shells gave his galloping double-bass figures the attack clarity to cut through Amon Amarth's dense two-guitar arrangements. ### Berserker Era (2019) - **Drums:** Tama Starclassic Performer B/B (same configuration) - **Cymbals:** Meinl Byzance Vintage series (shifted from Traditional for drier voicing) - **Estimated cost (2019):** ~$7,000 - **Notable:** Wallgren shifted to the drier-voiced Byzance Vintage line for the title track's extended blast-beat sections, while keeping the same Tama / DW core. ### The Great Heathen Army Era (2022–present) - **Drums:** Tama Starclassic Performer B/B (fully evolved touring configuration) - **Cymbals:** Meinl Byzance full setup - **Estimated cost (current):** ~$9,395 - **Notable:** The Great Heathen Army, nominated for a 2023 Grammis Award, represents Wallgren's most refined performance — a step back toward Amon Amarth's melodic death metal origins built on the same gear foundation since 2016. --- ## Key Gear Changes - **2009–2015:** Builds touring experience with Rage and Evergrey on developing Tama/Meinl setup - **2016:** Jomsviking recorded — joins Amon Amarth, definitive Tama Starclassic Performer B/B / Meinl Byzance rig established - **2019:** Same core carried into Berserker with a shift to Meinl Byzance Vintage cymbals for heavier material - **2022:** Fully evolved touring configuration for the Grammis-nominated The Great Heathen Army - **Career constant:** DW 9002 double bass pedal and Vic Firth American Classic 5B sticks maintained across all four studio albums --- ## FAQ **Q: How much does Jocke Wallgren's drum kit cost?** A: Jocke Wallgren's 2016 Jomsviking-era Tama Starclassic Performer B/B setup cost approximately $6,149. Adjusted for 2026 inflation, that's equivalent to roughly $8,393. **Q: What drums does Jocke Wallgren play?** A: Wallgren plays a Tama Starclassic Performer B/B kit in a birch/bubinga hybrid construction — double 22"x18" bass drums, 10"/12" rack toms, and 16"/18" floor toms — paired with a Tama Bell Brass 14"x6.5" snare, chosen for the sharp attack transient and warmth Amon Amarth's dense arrangements require. **Q: What cymbals does Jocke Wallgren use?** A: Wallgren uses a Meinl Byzance setup — 14" Traditional hi-hats, 16"/18" medium crashes, a 20" Traditional ride, and an 18" China — later shifting to the drier-voiced Byzance Vintage sub-line for heavier material on Berserker. The dark, hand-hammered B20 bronze tonality reinforces Amon Amarth's melodic, epic identity. **Q: Why is Jocke Wallgren's drumming considered notable?** A: Wallgren joined Amon Amarth in 2016, replacing longtime drummer Fredrik Andersson, and has since powered four studio albums — Jomsviking, Berserker, and The Great Heathen Army among them — with a groove-focused double-bass gallop technique that drives the band's anthemic, Viking-themed songwriting. **Q: Has Jocke Wallgren's gear changed since Jomsviking?** A: The core Tama Starclassic Performer B/B / DW 9002 configuration has remained consistent since 2016, with the main change being a cymbal voicing shift from Meinl Byzance Traditional to the drier Byzance Vintage series for Berserker's blast-beat-heavy title track. --- ## Related - [Jocke Wallgren drummer profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/jocke-wallgren) - [Full gear history page](https://metalforge.io/drummers/jocke-wallgren/gear-history) - [Jocke Wallgren drum setup breakdown](https://metalforge.io/articles/jocke-wallgren-drum-setup) - [Gear history hub](https://metalforge.io/llms/gear-history.md)