Kevin Talley Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How Kevin Talley's drum setup evolved from 2000 to today. Every kit change across Dying Fetus / Misery Index / Six Feet Under's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Kevin Talley's drum kit changed over the years?
Kevin Talley's setup evolved across 4 distinct eras with Dying Fetus / Misery Index / Six Feet Under, from the "Destroy the Opposition: Signing With Pearl" (2000–2001) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was Kevin Talley's first drum kit?
Kevin Talley's earliest documented setup was during the "Destroy the Opposition: Signing With Pearl" (2000–2001). Talley signed with Pearl in 2000, recording "Destroy the Opposition" on a Pearl Masters kit — a 6-piece double-kick configuration paired with a steel snare, Sabian AAX cymbals, and a Pearl Eliminator double bass pedal. His polyrhythmic double-kick patterns, shifting between straight and triplet groupings at 200+ BPM while the snare held a separate pulse, became a reference point for extreme metal drummers.
How many gear eras does Kevin Talley have documented?
MetalForge documents 4 distinct gear eras for Kevin Talley, spanning 1996-Present.