Video: Steve Moore vs Mike Portnoy
Portnoy performs with 'Drummer At The Wrong Gig'
Steve Moore became a viral hit with his This Drummer's At The Wrong Gig clip, picking up millions of hits on the way. Mike Portnoy is one of the most revered sticksmen on the planet, renowned for his incredible technical skill.
But who's best, Moore or Portnoy? There's only one way to find out…watch the clip below. The video, which was shot at the Drummer's Festival in Belgium, shows Portnoy take to the tubs during Moore's set, with the former even throwing in a few of the latter's tricks - the former Dream Theater man must have picked up a few things when the two drummers met last year.
For more from Steve pick up the new issue of Rhythm, which Steve's take on how to get noticed on YouTube.
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Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).
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