Travis Orbin Drum Kit Evolution — Complete Gear History | MetalForge
How Travis Orbin's drum setup evolved from 2009 to today. Every kit change across Darkest Hour / ex-Periphery's discography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Travis Orbin's drum kit changed over the years?
Travis Orbin's setup evolved across 3 distinct eras with Darkest Hour / ex-Periphery, from the "Periphery Founding & Self-Titled Debut" (2009–2011) to their current setup. See the full era-by-era gear breakdown on MetalForge.
What was Travis Orbin's first drum kit?
Travis Orbin's earliest documented setup was during the "Periphery Founding & Self-Titled Debut" (2009–2011). Orbin joined Periphery in 2009 during the recording of the band's self-titled debut, performing the drum parts that would define an entire subgenre. His work on "Icarus Lives!," "Zyglrox," and "Jetpacks Was Yes!" established the template for djent drumming: kick patterns that mirror Misha Mansoor's extended-range guitar riffs exactly, displaced backbeats, and metric modulations navigated through shared subdivisions rather than brute-force counting. "Periphery" (2010) launched the djent movement, and the "Icarus" EP (2011) followed before his departure.
How many gear eras does Travis Orbin have documented?
MetalForge documents 3 distinct gear eras for Travis Orbin, spanning 2009-Present.