PRESS RELEASE

AXiS Pedal & Drum Co., in collaboration with Derek Roddy, is excited to announce the release of Derek’s newest Artist Series Pedal - an ultra-light, carbon fiber based AXiS Longboard pedal.

Derek has been an AXiS Artist for over 20 years and was instrumental in solidifying AXiS drum pedals as the only serious pedals for metal drummers. Derek and the AXiS team have spent the past several years collaborating, designing, and prototyping this amazing pedal. AXiS released the first set of Derek Roddy Signature Pedals over a decade ago and are thrilled to once again partner with the drumming legend.

The new Derek Roddy carbon fiber Artist Series Pedal is an ultra-light monochromatic AXiS Longboard Pedal configured with our unique A21-CAM and Derek Roddy Signature Spring Assembly. The slightly lower pivot point on the spring rocker paired with our custom made, heavy-duty spring provides for a unique balance that delivers consistent play-ability and speed on demand. The laser etched carbon fiber footboard is paired with an industry-first carbon fiber base plate, this ultra-light pedal combines the road-tested quality of AXiS pedals with the strength and unique properties of carbon fiber. These pedals are a reminder that Derek Roddy continues to push the boundaries of metal drumming. All of Derek’s Signature Artist Pedals are available as both a single pedal or as a double pedal set.

Derek Roddy stands as one of extreme metal's most influential drummers and a pioneering innovator of blast beat techniques. Growing up in a musical family in South Carolina, his early influences ranged from jazz legends Buddy Rich and Tony Williams to rock drummers like Tommy Lee and Nicko McBrain. After touring with punk pioneers Bedlam Hour, Derek's career exploded when he joined Florida's death metal scene in 1996 with Malevolent Creation. His subsequent work with groundbreaking bands including Nile and Hate Eternal cemented his reputation as an extraordinary technical drummer. Derek currently leads Serpents Rise, an instrumental extreme metal project showcasing his technical expertise without traditional vocals.

In 2006, Derek revolutionized metal drumming education with "The Evolution of Blast Beats," the first comprehensive documentation of extreme drumming techniques. His instructional materials, including Hudson Music's "Blast Beats Evolved" (2007), have garnered millions of views online.

About AXiS Pedal & Drum Co.

AXiS Pedal & Drum Co. specializes in the production of high-quality American Made drum pedals and other drum accessories. Founded in 1990, AXiS remains a California based company headquartered in Northern California with manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin and the San Francisco Bay Area. AXiS is one of the most respected names in the drum hardware industry, and its products are used by drummers worldwide.

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