Mt. Juliet, TN November 11, 2026…. The MARS BLACK series emerges from the shadows to bring darkness center stage. Mapex Introduces this new monochromatic colorway to seamlessly integrate gothic styling with time-tested performance, the acoustic character of maple-shell punchiness, and structural reliability. MARS BLACK includes all of this and more. In step with the Mapex proposition for high value, the MARS BLACK series comes complete with a set of Black Plated stands and hardware completing the total eclipse.

“Mars series has been a Mapex staple since the very beginning of the brand,” says Mapex Brand Manager, Jeff Mulvihill. “Couple that with the black plated technology that we have pioneered in the marketplace to become an industry standard, and you have something especially dark to celebrate with the new MARS BLACK.”

MARS BLACK starts with 100% all European maple shells finished in black lacquer both inside and out, fitted with black plated lug casings and hoops, tuned to perfection with all black drumheads, and finished with a complete set of black plated 600 series hardware. Two configurations including an “All-Genre” one up and one down perfect for any gig anywhere and adding a fully outfitted double-bass two up two down set when things need to be especially dark and rocking. MARS BLACK is as dark, ruthless, and relentless as you are.