Kevin Talley Drum Kit & Gear Setup — Dying Fetus & Chimaira Drummer | MetalForge
Kevin Talley Drum Kit, Gear & Setup
Complete biography of Kevin Talley, brutal death metal drummer for Dying Fetus, Chimaira, Suffocation, and more. Explore his extreme speed and defining role ...
Quick Facts: Kevin Talley
| Band | Dying Fetus / Misery Index / Six Feet Under |
|---|---|
| All bands | Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Six Feet Under |
| Genre | Brutal Death Metal / Grindcore |
| Country | USA |
| Primary brand | Pearl |
| Drum kit | Pearl Masters Premium Legend |
| Snare | Pearl Masters 14x5.5" Maple |
| Sticks | Vic Firth American Classic 5B |
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Kevin Talley use?
Kevin Talley plays a Pearl Masters Premium Legend drum kit — a durable, all-maple shell pack chosen for the low-end punch and touring reliability his relentless schedule across Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Suffocation, Chimaira, and Six Feet Under has demanded for over two decades. It centers on a Pearl Masters 14"x5.5" Maple snare.
What drum set does Kevin Talley use?
Kevin Talley's drum set pairs his Pearl Masters shells and maple snare with a Pearl Eliminator double pedal, powering the relentless blast beats and gravity-blast technique that helped define brutal death metal across his work with Dying Fetus and Misery Index.
What cymbals does Kevin Talley play?
Kevin Talley plays Sabian AAX Series cymbals: 14" Stage Hi-Hats, 17" and 18" X-Plosion Crashes, and a 20" Stage Ride.
What snare does Kevin Talley use?
Kevin Talley's snare is a Pearl Masters 14"x5.5" Maple, delivering a bright, cracking response that cuts through brutal death metal's dense, downtuned guitar work at his signature blistering tempos.
What sticks does Kevin Talley use?
Kevin Talley uses Vic Firth American Classic 5B drumsticks.
What bass drum pedal does Kevin Talley use?
Kevin Talley drives his renowned speed and endurance with a Pearl Eliminator double pedal.
What drumheads does Kevin Talley use?
Kevin Talley uses Remo drumheads across his Pearl Masters kit.
What band is Kevin Talley in?
Kevin Talley has drummed for Dying Fetus (1996-2001, 2007-2008), Misery Index (2001-2003), Suffocation (2005-2007), Chimaira (2009-2011), and Six Feet Under (2011-2017).
Does Kevin Talley use trigger-assisted drums?
Kevin Talley uses trigger-assisted bass drums for consistency, part of a durable, road-ready performance setup optimized for both speed and groove across his relentless touring schedule spanning Dying Fetus, Suffocation, Chimaira, and Six Feet Under.