Navene Koperweis vs Ben Koller — Drum Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Side-by-side gear: Navene Koperweis (Entheos / ex-Animals as Leaders) vs Ben Koller (Converge / Mutoid Man / Killer Be Killed). Kits, cymbals, pedals, sticks — compare specs and prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Navene Koperweis use?
Navene Koperweis uses DW Drums Performance Series with Meinl Byzance Series (15" Dual Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Extra Dry Medium Crashes, 21" Transition Ride, 18" Extra Dry China, 10" Splash). Koperweis endorses DW Drums and Meinl Byzance cymbals, running a DW Performance kit with a 14x6.5" steel snare. Koller plays a Tama Starclassic Maple kit with Zildjian K Dark Series cymbals, both drummers using Vic Firth American Classic 5B sticks.
What drum kit does Ben Koller use?
Ben Koller uses Tama Starclassic Maple with Zildjian (14" K Dark Thin Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" K Dark Medium Thin Crashes, 21" K Custom Ride, 18" K China). Koperweis endorses DW Drums and Meinl Byzance cymbals, running a DW Performance kit with a 14x6.5" steel snare. Koller plays a Tama Starclassic Maple kit with Zildjian K Dark Series cymbals, both drummers using Vic Firth American Classic 5B sticks.
Which is better, Navene Koperweis or Ben Koller?
Navene Koperweis represents the technical, electronically-informed edge of modern death metal drumming, while Ben Koller embodies raw hardcore intensity refined into art. Both are essential listening for drummers chasing extremity beyond genre boundaries.