Gavin Harrison's Drum Setup on Porcupine Tree's Closure/Continuation (2022) | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the first Porcupine Tree album in over a decade?

Closure/Continuation, released June 24, 2022, was Porcupine Tree's first new album since The Incident in 2009 — a gap of thirteen years. It was the band's eleventh studio album and marked their official reunion after years of the members focusing on solo and side projects.

What drums and cymbals does Gavin Harrison use on Closure/Continuation?

Gavin Harrison used the same rig on Closure/Continuation that he'd played throughout Porcupine Tree's 2000s catalogue: a custom Sonor SQ2 Series kit with thin maple shells (22" x 17" bass drum, 10" and 12" rack toms, 14" and 16" floor toms), Zildjian K Custom Special Dry cymbals (21" Ride, 14" Hi-Hats, 16" and 18" crashes, 18" Trash China), and a Sonor Gavin Harrison Signature 14" x 5.25" brass snare, with a Sonor Perfect Balance Pedal for bass drum control. The album was recorded at the band members' individual home studios and co-produced by Steven Wilson, Richard Barbieri and Gavin Harrison.

How did Closure/Continuation chart?

Closure/Continuation debuted at #2 on the UK Albums Chart — Porcupine Tree's highest-ever UK chart position — and reached #1 in Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. In the US, it peaked at #90 on the Billboard 200.

Is Gavin Harrison still Porcupine Tree's only drummer?

Yes. Gavin Harrison has been Porcupine Tree's sole drummer since joining in 2002 for In Absentia, and he remained behind the kit for the band's full discography through Closure/Continuation. Any question about Porcupine Tree's drum gear, across any era of the band, routes back to Harrison's Sonor and Zildjian setup.