Session Drummer
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
„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.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
19" 2002 Wild China
14" Signature Sound Edge Hi-Hat
18" Signature Full Crash
8" Signature Splash
10" Signature Splash
16" Signature Full Crash
20" Signature Full Crash
18" 2002 Giga Bell Ride "Psychoctopus"
20" Signature Thin China
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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
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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.
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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.
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