Dave McClain (drummer)
| Dave McClain | |
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 Dave McClain in Rotterdam 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Wayne McClain |
| Born |
October 22, 1965 Wiesbaden, 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 |
| Website | Official website |
Dave McClain (born October 22, 1965, in Wiesbaden, 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, DDrum electronics, and Zildjian cymbals. He also uses Zildjian Super 5B Natural Wood Tip Drumsticks. He previously endorsed Tama, Pearl and DDrum.
pre-Machine Head discography
Albums & EPs:
- S.A.Slayer - Prepare To Die EP (Rainforest Records, 1983)
- S.A.Slayer - Go For The Throat (Under den Linden Records, 1988)
- Murdercar - unreleased album (1990)
- Sacred Reich - A Question EP (Hollywood Records, 1991)
- Sacred Reich - Independent (Hollywood Records, 1993)
- Sacred Reich - Heal (Metal Blade Records 1996)
Compilations:
- with Juggernaut
- In the Blood of Virgins, Metal Massacre VII (Metal Blade Records, 1986)
- with Murdercar
- Mirage of Blood, Metal Massacre X (Metal Blade Records, 1989)
- with Ministers of Anger
- The Great Escape, Metal Massacre XI (Metal Blade Records, 1991)
References
- 1 2 Monger, James Christopher. "Biography: Machine Head". Allmusic. Retrieved 29 Dec 2014.
- ↑ "Dave McClain". Avedis Zildjian Company. Retrieved 29 Dec 2014.
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