Jimmy DeGrasso Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How Jimmy DeGrasso's drum setup evolved from 1987 to today. Every kit change across Megadeth's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Jimmy DeGrasso's drum kit changed over the years?
Jimmy DeGrasso's setup evolved across 3 distinct eras with Megadeth, from the "Pre-Megadeth: Y&T, Suicidal Tendencies & Alice Cooper" (1987-1998) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was Jimmy DeGrasso's first drum kit?
Jimmy DeGrasso's earliest documented setup was during the "Pre-Megadeth: Y&T, Suicidal Tendencies & Alice Cooper" (1987-1998). Before Megadeth, DeGrasso built his touring and session reputation across three very different hard rock and thrash acts: Y&T (1987-1991, then again 1995-1997), Suicidal Tendencies (1992-1995), and his first stint with Alice Cooper (1994-1998). He also played on pre-production demos for Ozzy Osbourne's "The Ultimate Sin" after relocating to Los Angeles in the 1980s, though he was replaced by Randy Castillo before the album was recorded. No single fixed gear endorsement from this stretch of his career is publicly documented.
How many gear eras does Jimmy DeGrasso have documented?
MetalForge documents 3 distinct gear eras for Jimmy DeGrasso, spanning 1987-Present.