Igor Cavalera vs Mike Portnoy — Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Compare Igor Cavalera (Sepultura / Cavalera Conspiracy / Soulwax) vs Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment / The Winery Dogs) — drums, cymbals, hardware side-by-side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Igor Cavalera use?
Igor Cavalera (Sepultura / Cavalera Conspiracy / Soulwax) uses Yamaha Absolute Hybrid 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 Igor Cavalera use?
Igor Cavalera uses Zildjian A Custom Series.
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 Igor Cavalera's gear compare to Mike Portnoy?
Igor Cavalera (Sepultura / Cavalera Conspiracy / Soulwax) plays Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple with Zildjian A Custom Series, 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).