# Axis Bass Drum Pedals for Metal

> Axis is the direct-drive specialist: founded in 1990 by drummer and machinist Darrell Johnston specifically to eliminate the flex and lag of chain-drive designs, every Axis pedal connects footboard to beater with a rigid rod and an adjustable cam — no chain, no belt, at any price point. That rigid, zero-lag feel has made Axis an extreme-metal icon, built into the setups of drummers chasing maximum, sustained blast-beat speed.

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## Company Background

- **Founded:** 1990, Southern California, USA
- AXiS Pedal & Drum Co.

## Metal-Relevant Models

- **AXiS A / AXiS A Longboard:** Axis's flagship direct-drive double pedal, with a Longboard variant offering an extended footboard for more leverage — used by Alex Bent (Trivium).
- **AXiS Percussion Double Pedal:** Direct-drive double pedal built for zero-lag speed and consistency — used by Martin Lopez (ex-Opeth, Soen).

## Confirmed Metal Drummers (3)

| Drummer | Band | Pedal | Setup Page |
|---------|------|-------|------------|
| [Alex Bent](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/alex-bent) | ex-Trivium / Arkaik / Dragonlord | Axis A Longboard | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/alex-bent.md) |
| [Hellhammer](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/hellhammer) | Mayhem | Axis | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/hellhammer.md) |
| [Martin Lopez](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/martin-lopez) | Soen / ex-Opeth | Axis Percussion | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/martin-lopez.md) |

Source: [Axis Percussion — About Axis](https://axispdc.com/pages/about-axis).

## More Resources

- [Full Axis brand history](https://metalforge.io/brands/axis)
- [Live page](https://metalforge.io/pedals/brands/axis)
- [Pedals Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals.md)
- [Best Pedals for Metal](https://metalforge.io/pedals/best-for-metal)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*