Sean Reinert Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How Sean Reinert's drum setup evolved from 1991 to today. Every kit change across Death / Cynic's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Sean Reinert's drum kit changed over the years?
Sean Reinert's setup evolved across 3 distinct eras with Death / Cynic, from the "Death — Human Era" (1991) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was Sean Reinert's first drum kit?
Sean Reinert's earliest documented setup was during the "Death — Human Era" (1991). Sean Reinert's recording debut with Death was Human (1991) — recorded at Morrisound Studios with producer Scott Burns, it is widely considered one of the greatest technical death metal recordings ever made. His jazz-influenced approach — precise ghost notes, polyrhythmic groove, and dynamics — remains a masterclass in applying jazz technique to extreme metal and set him apart from every other death metal drummer of the era. (Death's prior album, Spiritual Healing, was recorded by Bill Andrews, who had left the band before Reinert joined.)
How many gear eras does Sean Reinert have documented?
MetalForge documents 3 distinct gear eras for Sean Reinert, spanning 1989-2015.