Ben Koller Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How Ben Koller's drum setup evolved from 1990 to today. Every kit change across Converge / Mutoid Man / Killer Be Killed's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Ben Koller's drum kit changed over the years?
Ben Koller's setup evolved across 3 distinct eras with Converge / Mutoid Man / Killer Be Killed, from the "Early Hardcore / DIY Formation Era" (1990–2000) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was Ben Koller's first drum kit?
Ben Koller's earliest documented setup was during the "Early Hardcore / DIY Formation Era" (1990–2000). Ben Koller co-founded Converge in Salem, Massachusetts in 1990 as a high-school hardcore band. Through the 1990s the band released a series of raw, self-produced records on independent labels — Petitioning the Empty Sky (1996), When Forever Comes Crashing (1998) — that established Converge's reputation for chaotic intensity. Koller played on whatever kit was available: secondhand Pearl and Tama kits acquired through trades and local music stores, held together by determination and urgency. The sound was appropriately brutal.
How many gear eras does Ben Koller have documented?
MetalForge documents 3 distinct gear eras for Ben Koller, spanning 1990-Present.