Dave Lombardo vs Mike Portnoy — Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Compare Dave Lombardo (Slayer) vs Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment / The Winery Dogs) — drums, cymbals, hardware side-by-side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Dave Lombardo use?
Dave Lombardo (Slayer) uses Tama Starclassic Maple.
What drum kit does Mike Portnoy use?
Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment / The Winery Dogs) uses Tama Starclassic Maple + Starclassic Bubinga ("Dream Monster" dual kit).
What cymbals does Dave Lombardo use?
Dave Lombardo uses Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Crashes, 22" Reign Power Ride, 18" China).
What cymbals does Mike Portnoy use?
Mike Portnoy uses Sabian HHX MAX / AAX MAXX Series (22" HHX MAX Ride, 18" AAX X-Plosion Crash, 19" HHX X-Plosion Crash, 18" AAX O-Zone Crash, 18" HHX Chinese, 19" Paragon Chinese, 7"/9"/11" AAX MAXX Splashes, 6"/6.5"/7" AA MAX Chimes).
How does Dave Lombardo's gear compare to Mike Portnoy?
Dave Lombardo (Slayer) plays Tama Starclassic Maple with Paiste RUDE & 2002 Series (15" Sound Edge Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" Crashes, 22" Reign Power Ride, 18" China), while Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment / The Winery Dogs) plays Tama Starclassic Maple + Starclassic Bubinga ("Dream Monster" dual kit) with Sabian HHX MAX / AAX MAXX Series (22" HHX MAX Ride, 18" AAX X-Plosion Crash, 19" HHX X-Plosion Crash, 18" AAX O-Zone Crash, 18" HHX Chinese, 19" Paragon Chinese, 7"/9"/11" AAX MAXX Splashes, 6"/6.5"/7" AA MAX Chimes).