Donovan Melero's Gear
In this Instagram post from Hail the Sun, Allen Casillas (the live drummer of Hail the Sun whom shares gear with Donovan) is seen with the artisan crash on the bottom right.
In this YouTube video from hate5six @ 17:45, you can see Donovan on Allen Casillas' drum set which they share for the live use of Hail the Sun. You can tell it is this specific kit because of the unique wrap.
Donovan Melero uses the Sabian 18" AAX X-Plosion Crash as his main crash cymbal during concert shows and while recording albums. It is notably heard in his "Culture Scars" album and is positioned as his left crash cymbal above the high tom, as shown in the image proof.
In the YouTube video “Hail the Sun - Missed Injections drum/vocal playthrough,” Donovan Melero can be seen using a Sabian AAX Raw Bell 21” Ride Cymbal, as the inscription “Raw Bell” 21 inch is slightly visible on his ride cymbal. This cymbal is also used by Melero during live performances and can be prominently heard on the “Wake” album.
Donovan Melero uses the Zildjian 14” K Sweet Hi-Hat, as evidenced in the video titled "Hail The Sun - Missed Injections [Donovan Melero] Drum Video Live [HD]," which visually confirms the use of this specific gear.
Donovan Melero uses the Zildjian 9.5'' Zil-Bel cymbal on his ride cymbal, Sabian 21 inch AAx Raw Bell, except it is flipped upside to make blast beats more powerful and he shows this during live performances of "Human Target Practice," as evidenced in a live drum video by Drummers Anonymous on YouTube.
In the drum cam video titled "Hail The Sun - Human Target Practice [Donovan Melero] Drum Video Live [HD]" by Drummers Anonymous on YouTube, it is evident that Donovan Melero uses a Remo 14" Powerstroke 3 coated Snare, as the drum head is clearly visible during the performance.
In the live drum video for "Human Target Practice" by Hail The Sun, Donovan Melero is shown using 13 and 16 inch Remo Emperor Ebony Drumheads for his toms. This is consistent with the usual practice where Ebony Ambassadors are typically used for snare drums. The video was uploaded by "drummers anonymous" on YouTube.
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