This Is What Metal Sounds Like on a Sitar

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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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