Ryan Van Poederooyen Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How Ryan Van Poederooyen's drum setup evolved from 2002 to today. Every kit change across Devin Townsend Project's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Ryan Van Poederooyen's drum kit changed over the years?
Ryan Van Poederooyen's setup evolved across 3 distinct eras with Devin Townsend Project, from the "Devin Townsend Band Founding Era" (2002–2007) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was Ryan Van Poederooyen's first drum kit?
Ryan Van Poederooyen's earliest documented setup was during the "Devin Townsend Band Founding Era" (2002–2007). Devin Townsend recruited Van Poederooyen in 2002 on the recommendation of longtime collaborator Gene Hoglan, who had seen him perform with his own experimental group God Awakens Petrified. As the newly formed Devin Townsend Band's drummer, Van Poederooyen recorded "Accelerated Evolution" (2003) and "Synchestra" (2006), establishing the powerful-yet-dynamic playing style that would define two decades of collaboration, though no single fixed gear endorsement from this founding period is publicly documented.
How many gear eras does Ryan Van Poederooyen have documented?
MetalForge documents 3 distinct gear eras for Ryan Van Poederooyen, spanning 2002-Present.