Marek 'Ashok' Šmerda

In this image Marek 'Ashok' Šmerda can be seen playing his Schecter E-1 FR S SPECIAL EDITION during the Cryptoriana - World Tour.

Marek talks us through his Mooer 005 settings (17:11)

In this Image Marek "Ashok" Šmerda can be seen holding his Schecter Gary Holt V-1 FR Electric Guitar.

Marek's fellow Cradle of Filth guitarist posted to Facebook:

Another delivery from Mooer. 3 more radar cab simulators. Backups for Marek and I, plus 1 for Daniel Firth.

Marek 'Ashok' Šmerda expresses his gratitude to Schecter Guitars for providing him with the Stiletto Studio-5 Fanned Fret bass. As a long-time bass guitar enthusiast, he shares that this instrument has reignited his passion for deep, resonant bass sounds and creative freedom. For a glimpse of his earlier bass work, visit: https://youtu.be/Uutp9t8RYwU.

In this Instagram post, Smerda describes using his Schecter C-7 Multiscale SLS Elite when playing with the band Niakara live.

In this Instagram post, Smera writes about his use of the Boss Chorus CE-2w.

In this Instagram post, Smerda reports using the Jeff Loomis Flying V (Schecter JLV-7 FR) at the Vagos Metal Fest in 2018 playing with Cradle of Filth.

In this Instagram post, Smerda reports using a Marshall YJM100 while playing with the band Titanic.

In this Instagram post, Smerda writes: "I have been using @ashba guitar for couple of years now, abusing Sustainiac, whammy bar and a bit of killswitch. Now getting one in my favorite Satin White color. This one is going to make great pair together with my KM-6 for upcoming gigs with @cradleoffilth"

In this Instagram post, Smerda writes about playing the Miles Dmitri Baker SVSS: "I have spotted @milesdimitribaker model for some time also because of its specs and materials used. And I think I was right as after brief tryout she already feels like ultimate shredding weapon!"

In the YouTube video titled "White Hellebore ● CRADLE OF FILTH live at Tuska 2025," Marek 'Ashok' Šmerda is seen wearing a Dunlop D3819BK Black Grommet Strap at the 0:17 mark during the performance. This video, uploaded by Nightwisher13, was recorded at the Tuska Festival 2025 and produced by Finnish national television Yle.