Jon Dette Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How Jon Dette's drum setup evolved from 1996 to today. Every kit change across Slayer's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Jon Dette's drum kit changed over the years?
Jon Dette's setup evolved across 4 distinct eras with Slayer, from the "Slayer Touring Debut" (1996-1997) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was Jon Dette's first drum kit?
Jon Dette's earliest documented setup was during the "Slayer Touring Debut" (1996-1997). Dette stepped into Slayer's touring lineup in 1996 when Paul Bostaph was temporarily unavailable, learning the band's entire live catalogue — "Angel of Death," "Raining Blood," "Seasons in the Abyss" — on short notice. His Ludwig Classic Maple kit gave those shows a distinct sonic identity: warmer, more open shell resonance than Dave Lombardo's Tama setup, applied to the same devastating material. He returned to the touring circuit when Bostaph came back in 1997.
How many gear eras does Jon Dette have documented?
MetalForge documents 4 distinct gear eras for Jon Dette, spanning 1996-Present.