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Aquiles Priester

Documented by Chris @ Drum Faster

Brazilian power metal veteran best known for his years with Angra and stints with WASP, Primal Fear and Tony MacAlpine, famed for precise double bass work behind a huge, symmetrical kit.

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2021 — 2021 rig

The massive layered-cymbal setup with red heads and silver sparkle finish from our 2021 feature.

Bass drum — Mapex Drums Floor tom — Mapex Drums Rack tom — Mapex Drums Rack tom — Mapex Drums Crash — Paiste Cymbals Ride — Paiste 18" 2002 Giga Bell Ride 18"
The 2021 kit at a glance. Tap a piece to find it below; sticks, pedals and hardware aren't drawn.
Mapex Drums Silver sparkle finish; floor toms and gong drums both sides ⤷ who plays this
Paiste Cymbals Near-symmetrical, layered setup ⤷ who plays this
Paiste 18" 2002 Giga Bell Ride Signature; large bell, black dipped finish ⤷ who plays this
DW Pedals ⤷ who plays this
Gibraltar Hardware ⤷ who plays this
Promark Drumsticks ⤷ who plays this
Evans Drumheads Red heads on latest kit ⤷ who plays this
Roland Electronics ⤷ who plays this
LP Percussion ⤷ who plays this

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