# DW Snares: Metal-Relevant Models & Which Drummers Use Them

> DW's verified-roster snares split across its two core lines: the steel-shell Performance series (Navene Koperweis) for cut, and the maple-shell Collector's Series (Hannes Grossmann) for tonal body.

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## Company Background

- **Founded:** 1972, Santa Monica, California, USA
- **Parent/Ownership:** Drum Workshop, Inc.

## Notable Models for Metal Drummers

- **Performance Series:** A steel-shell snare line built for cut and projection, verified on the roster through Navene Koperweis.
- **Collector's Series:** DW's maple-shell premium line, verified on the roster through Hannes Grossmann.

## Confirmed Metal Drummers (2)

| Drummer | Band | Snare |
|---------|------|-------|
| [Hannes Grossmann](https://metalforge.io/llms/drummers/hannes-grossmann.md) | Obscura / ex-Necrophagist / Alkaloid | DW Collectors 14x5.5" Maple |
| [Navene Koperweis](https://metalforge.io/llms/drummers/navene-koperweis.md) | Entheos / ex-Animals as Leaders | DW Performance 14x6.5" Steel |

These 2 entries are pulled directly from MetalForge's verified snares database, parsed from each drummer's roster gear record — never guessed from a photo or a forum post.

Source: [DW — The DW Story](https://dwdrums.com/the-dw-story/).

## FAQ

**Q: What snares does DW make for metal drummers?**
A: DW's verified-roster snares split across its two core lines: the steel-shell Performance series (Navene Koperweis) for cut, and the maple-shell Collector's Series (Hannes Grossmann) for tonal body.

**Q: Which metal drummers play DW snares?**
A: On our verified roster: Hannes Grossmann, Navene Koperweis. See the table above for each drummer's exact snare.

**Q: What are DW's most metal-relevant snare models?**
A: Performance Series, Collector's Series. Full descriptions are in the Notable Models section above.

## Other Snare Brands We Cover

MetalForge tracks 6 snare brands relevant to metal drummers. Besides DW, see:

- [Tama](https://metalforge.io/llms/snares/brands/tama.md)
- [Pearl](https://metalforge.io/llms/snares/brands/pearl.md)
- [Ludwig](https://metalforge.io/llms/snares/brands/ludwig.md)
- [Sonor](https://metalforge.io/llms/snares/brands/sonor.md)
- [Mapex](https://metalforge.io/llms/snares/brands/mapex.md)

## More Resources

- [Live page](https://metalforge.io/snares/brands/dw)
- [All Snare Brands](https://metalforge.io/snares/brands)
- [Snares Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/snares.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

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