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Paiste has announced the introduction of Black Alpha cymbals, which have been created in collaboration with drummer Joey Jordison of metal band, Slipknot.

Initially, Paiste is launching the Slipknot Edition, which consists of Joey's personal selection of Alpha models – creating a Black Alpha Set that features the core look and sound of Joey's 2008/2009 touring set. The cymbal set consists of the 20-inch metal ride, 17, 18 and 19-inch rock crashes, an 18-inch rock china, a 14-inch sound edge hi-hat, and a 10-inch metal splash.

Black Alpha Cymbals are manufactured using high-end technology, and are then hand hammered using traditional methods, a combination that enhances quality and performance. A black ColorSound coating is then applied. The series logo and model designations along with the Slipknot logo are silk screened in gold onto the cymbal's black shiny surface.

The Slipknot Edition models are bright, aggressive, and focused. The core set consists of a metallic ride with an icy wash, coupled with cutting, sturdy crashes and energetic hi-hats. The set is completed by a loud china and splash. The ColorSound technology adds bite to the initial attack, focuses the overtones, and adds raw presence to the overall sound character of the cymbals.

ColorSound is a proprietary coating for cymbals invented and pioneered by Paiste in the 1980s, which optimises the effect of a coating on cymbal sound.
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