Paul Bostaph Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How Paul Bostaph's drum setup evolved from 1987 to today. Every kit change across Slayer's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Paul Bostaph's drum kit changed over the years?
Paul Bostaph's setup evolved across 4 distinct eras with Slayer, from the "Forbidden & First Slayer Tenure" (1987-1996) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was Paul Bostaph's first drum kit?
Paul Bostaph's earliest documented setup was during the "Forbidden & First Slayer Tenure" (1987-1996). Bostaph came up through the Bay Area thrash scene with Forbidden, recording the thrash classic Twisted Into Form (1990), before his 1992 recruitment to Slayer to fill Dave Lombardo's vacated chair. He recorded Divine Intervention (1994) and Undisputed Attitude (1996), continuing the Tama/Paiste sound Slayer had used since the Lombardo era.
How many gear eras does Paul Bostaph have documented?
MetalForge documents 4 distinct gear eras for Paul Bostaph, spanning 1987-Present.