Important note about this ADpak:This product is an expansion to Addictive Drums 2.  You must own Addictive Drums 2 in order to use this product.

The ultimate toolbox for any style of heavy

Equally perfect for thunderous, hard-hitting drums in the vein of Sepultura, Mastodon, and High on Fire, or gargantuan hi-fi drum blasts in the vein of Gojira, Tool, and Meshuggah, the Modern Heavy ADpak packs the punch and attack you need.

Ferocious, gargantuan drums that hit harder

Make your drums cut through any wall of guitars. The versatile, wide range of cymbals, toms, snares, and tunings makes Modern Heavy a Swiss Army knife for metal and heavy music production.

Handcrafted perfection. Customized for ultimate control and expression.

The TAMA STAR drum kit represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship, innovation, and sound. Handcrafted in Japan with the finest materials, it delivers unparalleled resonance, sensitivity, and dynamic range.

This unique kit has been custom-treated and positioned by Gröndahl’s David Castillo to perfectly resonate in the room. Recording drummers often bring their own kit to Gröndahl, but unanimously end up switching to Castillo’s house kit after experiencing the difference.

22X18” TAMA STAR KICKS
The antidote for robotic machine gun kicks

Experience double kick drums captured with true stereo positioning. Play the kit with a single centered kick, or switch to separately captured left/right kicks, a surefire way to avoid robotic “machine gun” kick patterns.

THE SNARES
6 snares for a vast range of tunings, styles, and applications.

The Modern Heavy ADpak has all the options you need to make your snare stand out and cut through the mix.

From rumbling low tunings and high-pitched shotgun blasts, to wild and resonant metallic hits, this ADpak has got you covered.

14X6.5" TAMA MASTERCRAFT "THE BELL BRASS" 50TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE
The new Terminator: King of all snares

This luxurious 50th Anniversary 14x6.5” TAMA Mastercraft “The Bell Brass” was so special, we captured it three times, in three different tunings (high, medium, and low).

Regardless of your track’s instrumentation, one of these will sit perfectly in the mix. The gunshot-like crack in this snare is legendary, and cuts through just about anything.

14X3.5” PEARL FREE FLOATING BRASS
Blast beat brass

This 14x3.5” Pearl Free Floating Brass snare is made for the hardest hitting blast beats and ferocious fill-ins. Its signature snap and attack cuts through walls of guitar like nothing else, and the high tuning and snappy response caters to intricate playing and an infernal array of hits.

15X8” TAMA STAR RESERVE
Bottom-heavy brutality

With a true sonic juggernaut punch, the behemoth tone of the 15x8” TAMA Star Reserve hits like a cannon. If thunderous punch and booming bottom is what your track needs, look no further.

14X6.5” LUDWIG BLACK BEAUTY
Put a ring on it

This 14x6.5” Ludwig Black Beauty is recorded fully open, and has a raw, untethered quality and life of its own. Unruly, ferocious, and wild: it rings more than the hunchback of Notre Dame, and will be your go-to to make any stale track come alive.

THE CYMBALS
Essentials for modern heavy music

This ADpak gives you a veritable smorgasbord of cymbal options, from piercing splash and china cymbals, to crisp, washy crashes, distinctive rides, and one-of-a-kind items.

PAISTE 602 MODERN ESSENTIALS & 2002 CYMBALS
The lush warmth of Paiste 

The Modern Heavy ADpak features peak Paiste craftsmanship from the classic 2002 series and 602 Modern Essentials. These cymbals blend the legendary warmth and clarity of the original 602 series with a modern, expressive touch.

They deliver a perfect balance of crisp articulation, rich musicality, and dynamic versatility. Handcrafted from Paiste’s signature B20 bronze, the cymbals offer shimmering highs, warm lows, and a smooth, complex wash. Pure, responsive, and beautifully nuanced, Paiste redefine cymbal excellence.

PAISTE PSTX 14” FLANGER STACK
A battle scarred special

The cymbal selection includes a one-of-a-kind Paiste flanger stack, complete with battle scars from the previous owner Eloy Casagrande’s explosive playing style.

It has resided at Studio Gröndahl since Casagrande recorded Sepultura’s “Machine Messiah”, using the very same kit featured in this ADpak.

THE STUDIO
Studio Gröndahl.
The home of heavy.

Studio Gröndahl is one of Sweden’s most revered recording studios, known for its rich analog sound and world-class acoustics.

Located in the heart of Stockholm’s suburban Gröndal village, this legendary space has hosted some of the most influential artists in metal, heavy, and rock, including Sepultura, Carcass, The Hives, and Bloodbath.

Recorded with a master of the craft

The Modern Heavy ADpak was captured together with David Castillo, renowned worldwide for his work with prestigious bands such as Opeth, Whitechapel, Katatonia, Carcass, Dark Tranqullity, Leprous, Soen, Soilwork, Candlemass, Bloodbath and many more.

Castillo takes a meticulous approach to production, fine tuning and refining even the slightest details in order to serve the composition correctly. His vision and passion allow him to take any challenge to the next level.