Dave McClain (drummer)

Dave McClain

Dave McClain in Rotterdam 2009
Background information
Birth name David Wayne McClain
Born (1965-10-22) October 22, 1965
Frankfurt, Germany
Genres Thrash metal, groove metal, heavy metal, nu metal, speed metal
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Drums
Associated acts Machine Head
Turbin
Sacred Reich
S.A.Slayer
Murdercar
Metal Like A Son Of A Bitch
Website Official website

Dave McClain (born October 22, 1965, in Frankfurt, Germany) is the drummer for the American heavy metal band, Machine Head.[1] He joined the band in 1996.[2] He replaced Chris Kontos[1] when the latter left shortly after their first album, Burn My Eyes. He was formerly a member of S.A.Slayer (not to be confused with the California-based Slayer), Riot offshoot Narita, Turbin, Catalepsy, Murdercar (feat. noted producer Ross Robinson), Ministers of Anger (Dave Clemmons), and Sacred Reich.

Endorsements

He currently endorses Remo drumheads, Yamaha drums and hardware and Zildjian cymbals. He also uses Zildjian Dave McClain signature Drumsticks. He previously endorsed Tama, Pearl and DDrum.

pre-Machine Head discography

Albums & EPs:

Compilations:

- In the Blood of Virgins, Metal Massacre VII (Metal Blade Records, 1986)

- Mirage of Blood, Metal Massacre X (Metal Blade Records, 1989)

- The Great Escape, Metal Massacre XI (Metal Blade Records, 1991)

References

  1. 1 2 Monger, James Christopher. "Biography: Machine Head". Allmusic. Retrieved 29 Dec 2014.
  2. ↑ "Dave McClain". Avedis Zildjian Company. Retrieved 29 Dec 2014.
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