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

> Mapex's snare presence on the verified metal roster covers both ends of its catalog: Chris Adler's walnut/maple signature model (Lamb of God) and the brass-shell Black Panther series played by Jason Bittner (Overkill, Shadows Fall).

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## Company Background

- **Founded:** 1989, Taiwan
- **Parent/Ownership:** KHS Musical Instruments

## Notable Models for Metal Drummers

- **Chris Adler Signature:** A walnut/maple hybrid-shell snare co-designed with Chris Adler (Lamb of God).
- **Black Panther:** Mapex's brass-shell metal snare line, verified on the roster through Jason Bittner (Overkill, Shadows Fall).

## Confirmed Metal Drummers (2)

| Drummer | Band | Snare |
|---------|------|-------|
| [Chris Adler](https://metalforge.io/llms/drummers/chris-adler.md) | Lamb of God | Mapex Chris Adler Signature 14x5.5" Walnut/Maple |
| [Jason Bittner](https://metalforge.io/llms/drummers/jason-bittner.md) | Shadows Fall / Overkill / Category 7 | Mapex Black Panther 14x6.5" Brass |

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

## FAQ

**Q: What snares does Mapex make for metal drummers?**
A: Mapex's snare presence on the verified metal roster covers both ends of its catalog: Chris Adler's walnut/maple signature model (Lamb of God) and the brass-shell Black Panther series played by Jason Bittner (Overkill, Shadows Fall).

**Q: Which metal drummers play Mapex snares?**
A: On our verified roster: Chris Adler, Jason Bittner. See the table above for each drummer's exact snare.

**Q: What are Mapex's most metal-relevant snare models?**
A: Chris Adler Signature, Black Panther. Full descriptions are in the Notable Models section above.

## Other Snare Brands We Cover

MetalForge tracks 6 snare brands relevant to metal drummers. Besides Mapex, 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)
- [DW](https://metalforge.io/llms/snares/brands/dw.md)

## More Resources

- [Live page](https://metalforge.io/snares/brands/mapex)
- [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)*