John Longstreth Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How John Longstreth's drum setup evolved from 1995 to today. Every kit change across Origin's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has John Longstreth's drum kit changed over the years?
John Longstreth's setup evolved across 2 distinct eras with Origin, from the "Angelcorpse Founding & Origin's Early Years" (1995-2003) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was John Longstreth's first drum kit?
John Longstreth's earliest documented setup was during the "Angelcorpse Founding & Origin's Early Years" (1995-2003). Longstreth co-founded Angelcorpse in 1995, recording "Hammer of Gods" (1996) and "Exterminate" (1998) before departing. In 1999 he became the driving force behind technical death metal band Origin, recording the band's debut, "Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas" (2002), and briefly drumming for Skinless in 2003 before Origin entered a hiatus later that year. No fixed gear endorsement from this early period is publicly documented — his Pearl, Meinl, and Scorpion Percussion relationships are only confirmed for his later, ongoing career.
How many gear eras does John Longstreth have documented?
MetalForge documents 2 distinct gear eras for John Longstreth, spanning 1995-Present.