Jason Bittner Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How Jason Bittner's drum setup evolved from 1999 to today. Every kit change across Shadows Fall / Overkill / Category 7's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Jason Bittner's drum kit changed over the years?
Jason Bittner's setup evolved across 4 distinct eras with Shadows Fall / Overkill / Category 7, from the "Early Shadows Fall Era" (1999–2004) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was Jason Bittner's first drum kit?
Jason Bittner's earliest documented setup was during the "Early Shadows Fall Era" (1999–2004). Jason Bittner joined New England metalcore band Shadows Fall in 1999, helping develop the New Wave of American Heavy Metal (NWOAHM) sound — a fusion of metalcore groove and thrash-tempo double bass. His early gear was a developing Tama setup with a growing Sabian cymbal endorsement, built out fully by the time of The Art of Balance (2002), the album that announced Shadows Fall as NWOAHM's technical benchmark.
How many gear eras does Jason Bittner have documented?
MetalForge documents 4 distinct gear eras for Jason Bittner, spanning 1999-Present.