"Scary Pleasures," One Girl Shy's hard rock anthem, delivers a powerful and dynamic drum performance that drives the intensity of the track. Akshay Chandra's drumming on the Mapex Armoury 7-piece kit provides a robust backbone, utilizing birch/maple shells that offer both punch and warmth, especially on the 22" bass drum and 14" and 16" floor toms.

The Pearl Ian Paice signature snare brings crispness and power to every backbeat, perfectly suited for the song's high-energy vibe. Akshay uses Remo drum heads, adding durability and tonal richness, while Meinl cymbals from the Extra Dry and Classic Custom lines bring a dark, trashy sound. The crash interplay between the 16” and 18” Extra Dry crashes creates sonic depth, and the sharp accents from the Classic Custom trash stack and the 12" trash splash cut through with clarity.

The Benny Greb Sand ride adds a unique, articulate character during breakdowns, while the Traditional China and stacked cymbals emphasize the song's climactic moments with aggression. Paired with Meinl sticks and brushes, Akshay's drumming is a masterclass in control and power, providing the perfect pulse to the visceral energy of "Scary Pleasures."

Here's a detailed breakdown of Cymbals used in "Scary Pleasures" :

15" Meinl Extra Dry Dual Hi-hats
16" Meinl Extra Dry Dual Crash
18" Meinl Extra Dry Dual Crash
12" Meinl Classic Custom Trash Stack
12" Meinl Classic Custom Trash Splash
20" Meinl Benny Greb Sand Ride
16" Meinl Dark Crash (Matt Halpern stack top)
16" Meinl Classic Custom Trash Stack
18" Meinl Traditional China (Matt Halpern stack bottom)

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