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Des Kensel

Des Kensel
Kensel performing with High on Fire in 2016
Kensel performing with High on Fire in 2016
Background information
BornJuly 9, 1973
OriginNew Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
GenresStoner metal, sludge metal, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Drummer
Associated actsHigh on Fire, Mindwar

Des Kensel (born July 9, 1973) is an American musician best known as the former drummer of stoner metal band High on Fire.[1] In the early 1990s, Kensel played for New Haven-based band Mindwar.

Personal life

Kensel is married and has a son and a daughter.

Equipment

Kensel plays Tama drums, Evans drumheads, Meinl cymbals, and Vic Firth drumsticks.

Cymbals: Meinl:

  • Mb20 heavy soundwave hi-hat 14"
  • Mb10 heavy crash 20"
  • Mb10 heavy crash 20"
  • Mb10 heavy ride 22"

Drumsticks:

  • Vic Firth 7AN drumsticks

References

  1. ^ "Des Kensel of High On Fire". modderndrummer.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.


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