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Mike Portnoy Shows His Skills On Hello Kitty Drum Kit

10/09/2015
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(Classic Rock) Mike Portnoy has proved his versatility by playing a string of rock classics on a tiny Hello Kitty drum kit. The in-demand drummer hooked up with Loudwire for the stunt, which sees him trying to perform Slayer, Kiss and Rush hits on the three-piece child's kit.

As he walks up to the stage, Portnoy jokes: "What the f***, where is my tour manager? I specifically requested the Pokemon kit. I never play Hello Kitty. Obviously the f***ing guy did not get the rider. And a single pedal? I'm supposed to be doing Slayer tunes on this thing. But I'm an artist and a professional. I will rise above."

He goes on to play the intros to Strutter and Love Gun by Kiss, Criminally Insane and Raining Blood by Slayer and Rush classic YYZ. Check out the video here.

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