Musician Performs the Intros to Iconic Heavy Metal Songs on Different Percussion Instruments

Canadian percussionist Joe Porter performed the intros from several iconic heavy metal songs on a variety of percussion instruments played in a row.

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The performance included such songs as “Enter Sandman” by Metallica on hammered dulcimer, “Sweet Child ‘o Mine” by Guns ‘n Roses on steel pan, “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC on Slapaphone, “Californication” by Red Hot Chili Peppers on Vibraphone, “Master of Puppets” by Metallica on Flairdrum, and “The Trooper” by Iron Maiden on marimba.

Iconic Metal Music on Percussive Instruments

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