Dmitry Kim

Session Drummer

Dmitry Kim

About

Paiste Artist Since
June 2025

Nationality
Poland

Main Affiliation
Session Drummer

Other Affiliations
Christ Agony
Implant Soul
Axsoire
At First Light

Website
kimdrums.com

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„Most of the drummers who truly inspired me (Eloy Casagrande, Joey Jordison, etc.) played Paiste. So it’s hard to put into words how proud I am to now be part of the Paiste family.“

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Biography

Dmitry Kim (real name Dmytro Herasymov) is a Ukrainian drummer and sound engineer, best known as the former drummer of Jinjer. A self-taught musician, he specializes in extreme metal styles and is known for his powerful and groove-driven playing. After his time with Jinjer, Dmitry established himself as an independent session drummer. Now based in Poland, he works internationally both live and in the studio with various international bands.

Setup Cymbals

  • Details

    Sizes: 18"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Very bright, glassy, slightly dry, cutting, metallic. Fairly narrow range, clean mix. Somewhat heavy, but controllable feel. Clear, glassy ping over bell-like wash. Extremely cutting, loud bell with dark undertone. Extraordinary ride, suited particularly for defined playing on the bell in various musical styles. Developed in co-operation with Brazilian's Top Heavy Metal drummer Aquiles Priester.

  • Sounds
  • Details

    Sizes: 14"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Bright, full, warm, brilliant. Wide range, balanced, focused mix. Responsive feel. Bright, aggressive open sound. Sharp, cutting chick sound. Excellent for articulate playing.

  • Sounds
  • Details

    Sizes: 19"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Wild, roaring, dark, trashy, shimmering. Wide range, fairly complex mix. Responsive feel. Aggressive, widespread, shattering attack with an oriental, acidic decay. Perfectly suited for all types of extreme musical styles that require a sturdy, almost uncontrollable China.

  • Sounds