# Mapex Bass Drum Pedals for Metal

> Mapex is a Taiwanese drum manufacturer launched in 1989 by KHS as a dedicated drum brand, and its Falcon double pedal — a strap-drive design built for a lighter, more responsive feel — is verified on the roster through Chris Adler's decade-plus Lamb of God run and Jason Bittner (Overkill, Shadows Fall).

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## Company Background

- **Founded:** 1989, Taiwan
- KHS Musical Instruments

## Metal-Relevant Models

- **Falcon:** Mapex's flagship strap-drive double pedal, verified on the roster through Chris Adler (Lamb of God) and Jason Bittner (Overkill, Shadows Fall).

## Confirmed Metal Drummers (2)

| Drummer | Band | Pedal | Setup Page |
|---------|------|-------|------------|
| [Chris Adler](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/chris-adler) | Lamb of God | Mapex Falcon | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/chris-adler.md) |
| [Jason Bittner](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/jason-bittner) | Shadows Fall / Overkill / Category 7 | Mapex Falcon | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/jason-bittner.md) |

Source: [Mapex — History](https://www.mapexdrums.com/history).

## More Resources

- [Full Mapex brand history](https://metalforge.io/brands/mapex)
- [Live page](https://metalforge.io/pedals/brands/mapex)
- [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)*