Nick Folio's Gear
Nick Folio utilizes Zildjian K Custom Dark 13'' Hi-Hats as a key component of his drum kit, enhancing his sound with their distinctive dark finish and pronounced 'K' marking. Information about his gear can be found on the official Bad Omens website.
Used in the playthrough of "Nowhere To Go" Sizes: 22x18" Kick 12x9" Rack Tom 16x16" Floor Tom 18x16" Gong Drum
Nick Folio confirms the use of Evans EC2 SST Clear drumheads for the 12-inch and 16-inch toms in a video by Drum Rundown on YouTube, where he details his drum setup at 2:14.
Nick Folio, drummer for Bad Omens, uses Evans Hydraulic Glass drum heads. In a Drum Rundown interview on YouTube, he mentions, "We got a Hydraulic for the big gong drum. Sounds great. It's a little tougher, I think, and we tune this low, and having that angle sometimes I beat the hell out of it."
Nick Folio, drummer for Bad Omens, confirms his use of the Evans ST Dry Snare Drumhead in a Drum Rundown interview on YouTube, stating, "ST Dry, love it. We've been using this thing for years."
In a video by Drum Rundown titled "NICK FOLIO of Bad Omens || DRUM RUNDOWN," drummer Nick Folio confirms the use of an Evans Hybrid Coated Snare Drumhead on his side snare by stating, "I don't know if you noticed on my side snare, we have a hybrid, and it's awesome, we got it tuned super low plays tasteful groove it's really cool" at 4:27.
Nick Folio uses Evans EC Resonant heads, as confirmed at 16:30 in the YouTube video "NICK FOLIO of Bad Omens || DRUM RUNDOWN" by Drum Rundown, where it is stated: "They're EC2s on the bottom, yeah. There's nothing on the 18' though."
In a live video of "Left for Good" shared by Nick Folio on Instagram, he can be seen using the Zildjian 20" K Crash Ride as the main crash cymbal on his right, confirming its use in his setup.
Nick Folio uses the 21” Zildjian K Projection Ride Cymbal as a crash ride. As evidenced by his Instagram reel titled "Left For Good," he demonstrates the cymbal's bell, which cuts through effectively, and its crash, which is described as big and melodic.
In a live video posted on Instagram by Nick Folio, he can be seen using the Zildjian 20" A Custom EFX on his far right, seemingly employing it as a trash crash to layer with his other crashes.
In a live video shared on Instagram, Nick Folio is seen using the Zildjian 19" A Ultra Hammered China cymbal on his right during the performance of "Left For Good." This cymbal is utilized alongside ride and crash cymbals to enhance the sound of Bad Omens. The proof is provided by Nick Folio's own Instagram post.
In a live video captioned "Left For Good" posted by Nick Folio on Instagram, he is seen using the Zildjian 12" Oriental China Trash Cymbal. It is mounted above his rack tom as an effects cymbal within his setup.
In a live video posted on Instagram by Nick Folio, he is observed using the Zildjian 7" FX Blast Bell Cymbal during a performance of "Left For Good," striking it right before transitioning into the breakdown. This demonstrates the cymbal's utility in enhancing the transition into heavier sections of songs.
In a live video posted on Instagram by Nick Folio, he uses the Zildjian 20" A Custom Crash cymbal. Positioned to his left, he employs this cymbal as a main crash, with its brightness effectively cutting through the onstage mix of guitar and bass during the performance of "Left For Good."
In a live video titled "Left For Good," Nick Folio is seen using a Zildjian 10 inch K Custom Special Dry Splash Cymbal. The video, shared by Nick Folio on his Instagram account, shows the cymbal appearing to be possibly modified with additional holes, enhancing its "trashy" sound quality.
In a live video titled "Left For Good" posted by Nick Folio on Instagram, he is seen using the Zildjian 11" FX Oriental "Trash" Splash, positioned to the left of his main hi-hats. This cymbal is used in conjunction with the K Custom Special Dry Splash.
In a live video captioned "Left For Good" on his Instagram, drummer Nick Folio is seen using the Zildjian 15'' Z Custom Hi-Hats. The distinctive size and brightness, along with the star hammering pattern, allow these hi-hats to cut through the mix effectively, as observed in the performance.
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