Overview
Forged from a longstanding collaboration between Mapex and progressive metal titan Aquiles Priester, the "PsychOctopus" Snare Drum delivers uncompromising, arena-ready power. This deep 14" by 8" snare features a dense 11-ply Maple and Padauk hybrid shell adorned with sleek Black-Brushed hardware. Built for maximum intensity, it produces a thunderous, unforgiving tone specifically engineered with the projection to cut straight through the heaviest musical mixes.
As a recognized titan of progressive and power metal, Aquiles Priester has spent decades pushing the physical and technical boundaries of heavy music. The Mapex "PsychOctopus" Artist Collection snare drum stands as the ultimate physical embodiment of that relentless drive, celebrating an enduring collaboration between the legendary drummer and Mapex. Crafted specifically to meet the exacting demands of his intense playing style, the drum is built around a massive 14" by 8" deep, 11-ply Maple/Padauk hybrid shell. This unique combination of tone woods and oversized dimensions delivers a profoundly deep, thunderous sonic profile with an unforgiving tone. It is engineered to have immense low-end projection, guaranteeing that every strike cuts straight through the heaviest walls of guitar and the densest live mixes.
“I love this snare,” states Aquiles Priester. “The luxury PsychOctopus badge gives it my personal touch, and it has an amazing presence with a beautiful full-bodied volume for my powerful playing style.”
The drum delivers a striking appearance, finished in tough matte gun metal grey and fitted with stealthy black brushed hardware which perfectly frames this ominous instrument. The PsychOctopus 3D printed badge is the mark of Aquiles himself: perfectly matching, molding and connecting both the sound and look into a dark, powerful, uncompromising character.
Main hero and gallery photos courtesy of Mapex Drums
Photos of Aquiles with his snare courtesy of Aquiles Priester - Muito obrigado Aquiles!
