# Mike Portnoy — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Mike Portnoy
**Band:** Dream Theater
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/mike-portnoy/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: Tama

Mike Portnoy endorses Tama for drums. This partnership began in 1980s.

### Cymbals: Sabian

Mike Portnoy endorses Sabian for cymbals. This partnership began in 1980s.

### Drumsticks: Promark

Mike Portnoy endorses Promark for drumsticks. This partnership began in 2000s.

### Drumheads: Remo

Mike Portnoy endorses Remo for drumheads. This partnership began in 1980s.

## Endorsement History

- **1985** (Drums): Signed with Tama — One of the longest-running Tama endorsements in metal
- **1985** (Cymbals): Signed with Sabian — Long-term Sabian artist with signature cymbals
- **2023** (Drums): Renewed Tama deal — Returned to Dream Theater with same Tama setup after 13 years

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Mike Portnoy endorse?**
A: Mike Portnoy endorses Tama, Sabian, Promark, Remo. Their primary drum endorsement is Tama and they play Sabian cymbals.

**Q: Does Mike Portnoy have a signature drum or cymbal?**
A: Mike Portnoy is a key Tama endorser but does not have a dedicated signature kit model in the current lineup.

**Q: What is Mike Portnoy's endorsement history?**
A: See the Endorsement History section above for a full timeline of Mike Portnoy's brand deals.

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## More Resources

- [Mike Portnoy Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/mike-portnoy/endorsements)
- [Mike Portnoy Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/mike-portnoy)
- [Endorsements Hub](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements.md)
- [Gear by Brand](https://metalforge.io/llms/gear-by-brand.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

*Last updated: 2026-06-19 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*