# Pearl Bass Drum Pedals for Metal

> Pearl's pedal lineup splits into two verified-roster standards: the chain-drive Eliminator, and the direct-drive Demon Drive (and its Demon XR sibling) built specifically for speed and durability under heavy touring use. Demon Drive in particular is the extreme-metal and technical-metal default on this roster, played by drummers from Gene Hoglan and Joey Jordison to Mike Mangini.

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## Company Background

- **Founded:** 1946, Tokyo, Japan
- Independent; one of the largest drum manufacturers in the world

## Metal-Relevant Models

- **Demon Drive:** Direct drive, engineered for maximum speed — the most common single pedal model on the verified extreme/technical metal roster, from Gene Hoglan to Mike Mangini.
- **Demon XR:** A direct-drive evolution of the Demon Drive, co-designed with roster drummer George Kollias.
- **Eliminator:** Chain drive — a more traditional-feel double pedal used by drummers including Paul Bostaph and Jaska Raatikainen.

## Confirmed Metal Drummers (14)

| Drummer | Band | Pedal | Setup Page |
|---------|------|-------|------------|
| [Aquiles Priester](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/aquiles-priester) | Angra / W.A.S.P. | Pearl Demon Drive | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/aquiles-priester.md) |
| [Daniel Erlandsson](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/daniel-erlandsson) | Arch Enemy | Pearl Demon Drive | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/daniel-erlandsson.md) |
| [Daray](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/daray) | Dimmu Borgir / Vader | Pearl Demon XR | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/daray.md) |
| [Flo Mounier](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/flo-mounier) | Cryptopsy | Pearl Demon Drive | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/flo-mounier.md) |
| [Gene Hoglan](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/gene-hoglan) | Death / Testament / Dethklok | Pearl Demon Drive | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/gene-hoglan.md) |
| [George Kollias](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/george-kollias) | Nile | Pearl Demon XR | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/george-kollias.md) |
| [Jaska Raatikainen](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/jaska-raatikainen) | Children of Bodom | Pearl Eliminator | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/jaska-raatikainen.md) |
| [Jocke Wallgren](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/jocke-wallgren) | Amon Amarth | Pearl Demon Drive | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/jocke-wallgren.md) |
| [Joey Jordison](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/joey-jordison) | Slipknot | Pearl Demon Drive | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/joey-jordison.md) |
| [Kevin Talley](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/kevin-talley) | Dying Fetus / Misery Index / Six Feet Under | Pearl Eliminator | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/kevin-talley.md) |
| [Mike Mangini](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/mike-mangini) | Dream Theater | Pearl Demon Drive | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/mike-mangini.md) |
| [Paul Bostaph](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/paul-bostaph) | Slayer | Pearl Eliminator | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/paul-bostaph.md) |
| [Paul Mazurkiewicz](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/paul-mazurkiewicz) | Cannibal Corpse | Pearl Demon Drive | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/paul-mazurkiewicz.md) |
| [Ryan Van Poederooyen](https://metalforge.io/pedals/setups/ryan-van-poederooyen) | Devin Townsend Project | Pearl Demon Drive | [Markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/pedals/setups/ryan-van-poederooyen.md) |

Source: [Pearl Drums — Wikipedia (company history)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_Drums).

## More Resources

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