Frost vs Daray — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Frost (Satyricon / 1349) vs Daray (Dimmu Borgir / Vader). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Frost use?
Frost uses Tama Starclassic Bubinga with Zildjian A Custom & K Series (14" A Custom Hi-Hats, 16", 17", 18" A Custom Crashes, 22" K Custom Dark Ride, 18" K China). Frost plays a Tama Starclassic Bubinga Series kit, Zildjian A Custom & K Series cymbals, and a Tama Iron Cobra Power Glide single pedal. Daray plays a Tama Starclassic Performer B/B kit (Piano Black finish) with a S.L.P. Black Brass LBR1465 snare, Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series cymbals (14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 17" & 18" RUDE Crashes, 22" RUDE Power Ride), and a Pearl Demon Drive double bass pedal.
What drum kit does Daray use?
Daray uses Tama Starclassic Performer B/B, Piano Black with Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 17" & 18" RUDE Crashes, 22" RUDE Power Ride). Frost plays a Tama Starclassic Bubinga Series kit, Zildjian A Custom & K Series cymbals, and a Tama Iron Cobra Power Glide single pedal. Daray plays a Tama Starclassic Performer B/B kit (Piano Black finish) with a S.L.P. Black Brass LBR1465 snare, Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series cymbals (14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 17" & 18" RUDE Crashes, 22" RUDE Power Ride), and a Pearl Demon Drive double bass pedal.
Which is better, Frost or Daray?
Frost and Daray showcase two approaches to extreme metal drumming discipline. Frost pursues Norwegian black metal's technical severity — controlled, atmospheric blast beats sustained across three decades with Satyricon. Daray pursues cross-genre versatility — Polish technical death metal speed applied across Vader and Dimmu Borgir's vastly different demands. The debate is single-band mastery vs dual-genre technical range.