Ragnar Sverrisson Signs Endorsement Deal with Czarcie Kopyto

Whether charging through deadly technical whirlwinds or blackened ice storms, Ragnar Sverrisson has quickly established himself as a leading drummer for extreme metal. The Reykjavík native burst onto the scene with the brutal Beneath and has performed live with symphonic stars Carach Angren. When he’s not on tour with Abyssal, Sverrisson splits time between the tech-death band and Icelandic Music Award nominees Ophidian I and his blackened death metal duo Helfró.

“Sverrisson deserves all the credit in the world for putting his whole chest into this performance”, Nine Circles wrote in praise of Helfró’s latest album Tálgröf. “It is impossible to listen to the breakneck pace of the drums or the energetic riffing and not bang your head”.

Today, Season of Mist is proud to announce that Sverrisson has signed an endorsement deal with Czarcie Kopyto. The Polish pedal company endorses many of the metal world’s most respected drummers, including Season of Mist labelmates Frost (1349), Simen Sandnes (Temic) and Diego Morenzoni (Virvum).

“I’m so happy to enter into a partnership with Czarzie Kopyto”, Sverrisson says. “The only thing that matches the ingenious design and impeccable craftsmanship of their drum pedals is the unbelievable level of customer care”.

To celebrate his endorsement, Sverrisson recorded a new drum playthrough of “Jarteikn”, the pummeling opener atop Tálgröf.  His relentless blasts and long mid-tempo strokes show off the strength and durability of Czarcie Kopyto’s top-of-the-line supreme all black pedals.

Watch the drum playthrough for “Jarteikn” on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/u0qbp8tl_n8

Tálgröf is available now on Season of Mist.

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“When playing in bands like Helfró and Ophidian I, which are technical and hyper-fast, reliable and well-designed gear can change everything”, Sverrisson says. “It’s so important to be able to fully trust your gear when you’re lugging it around the world. Knowing that Czarcie Kopyto will quickly help solve any problem that might arise inspires me to hold myself to an equally high standard”.

Ragnar Sverrisson is also endorsed by Zildjian and Vic Firth. 

More information about Czarcie Kopyto’s custom drum pedals is available at http://www.czarciekopyto.com. To place an order, e-mail kontakt@czarciekopyto.com

The drum playthrough for “Jarteikn” was created by Ásgeir Helgi (@asgeirhelg)
 
More praise for Helfró and Ophidian I

“Tálgröf is a high octane, extremely entertaining album which does a great job of capturing the harsh beauty of the Icelandic landscape in sonic form” – Metal Sucks

“Tálgröf is streamlined and powerful, all killer and no filler” – Heavy Music HQ

“Ophidian I start heavy and continue pummeling with everything they have right through to the closing bars, making for an insanely intense listen” – Kerrang!

“Desolate is like A Celebration of Guilt got in bed with Epitaph and had a super coked up offspring. It’s one insanely fun tech/death album, and the type of ultra pro, obviously-made-wth-glee record that will always play due to the undeniable enthusiasm behind every note” – Last Rites

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