Czarcie Kopyto, the Polish pedal maker known for precision builds and a strong presence in extreme metal circles, has rolled out a new signature pedal: this time in collaboration with Adam Björk, drummer for Swedish death metal outfit Bleeding Utopia. The announcement adds another layer to the brand’s growing reputation among players who rely on control and consistency at high speeds.
Björk had already spent years using Kopyto gear on tour. That familiarity turned into conversation, which eventually led to development. The process wasn’t rushed. It was about dialing in the details: feel, balance, rebound. What came out of it is a pedal tuned to his style, built for endurance but capable of responding to the smallest shifts in motion.
Visually, it’s distinct. Matte red footboard, black frame. But underneath the color, it holds onto what the brand is known for: machined aluminum, handmade assembly, and an overall feel that’s less factory, more custom shop. The magnetic spring system is still there, smooth, adjustable, and sensitive to how you play rather than just how hard.
For Björk, this wasn’t about lending a name to a box. It was about building something that actually works under real conditions. Long sets. High BPMs. Sudden dynamic changes. Even tiny things like beater angle or spring tension got adjusted until it felt right, not just in a studio, but mid-tour, mid-set, mid-sweat.
This signature release also reflects where the brand has found its footing. Czarcie Kopyto isn’t trying to be everywhere. But in the world of death metal, tech-death, and grind, where gear gets pushed hard, they’ve built a following. The pedals are still made by hand. Still tested by people who actually use them.
More broadly, it fits into a shift happening in drum gear. Instead of mass-market designs, more drummers are after tools that feel made for them. Signature models aren’t just trophies anymore, they’re starting points for something functional, personal. And this one? It’s that. Nothing flashy. Just solid, thought-out hardware born from a player who needed something to keep up.
The Adam Björk Signature Pedals are already available through Czarcie Kopyto’s site. First batches are shipping out now. For players who care about feel more than branding, and who’ve worn through enough pedals to know what doesn’t work, this one might hit different.
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