This Is What Metal Sounds Like on a Sitar
Rob Scallon has been known to rock everything from a ukulele to a shovel. Surprisingly, he’s never put his talent to work on a sitar.
Until now. In his latest video, Scallon uses the 19-string Indian stringed instrument to perform “Sitar Metal.” You can check it out below.
For more of Rob’s videos, visit his YouTube channel.
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