Lars Ulrich vs Mike Portnoy — Gear Comparison | MetalForge
Compare Lars Ulrich (Metallica) vs Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment / The Winery Dogs) — drums, cymbals, hardware side-by-side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit does Lars Ulrich use?
Lars Ulrich (Metallica) 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 Lars Ulrich use?
Lars Ulrich uses Zildjian A Custom Series (14" Dyno Beat Hi-Hats, 16", 17" & 18" Rock Crashes, 20" Z Custom China, 22" Ride).
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 Lars Ulrich's gear compare to Mike Portnoy?
Lars Ulrich (Metallica) plays Tama Starclassic Maple with Zildjian A Custom Series (14" Dyno Beat Hi-Hats, 16", 17" & 18" Rock Crashes, 20" Z Custom China, 22" Ride), 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).