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Mackintosh in 2007
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Background information | |
Birth name | David James Mackintosh |
Born |
Glasgow, Scotland |
September 15, 1970
Genres | Power metal, black metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Drums, backing vocalist |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Sanctuary, Noise, Roadrunner |
Associated acts | Dragonforce, Bal-Sagoth, Soulweaver |
Dave Mackintosh (born 15 September 1970 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a British drummer, best known as the former drummer for the power metal band DragonForce. Mackintosh also appeared on The Power Cosmic and Atlantis Ascendant albums, by the symphonic black metal band, Bal-Sagoth.
He is influenced by Neil Peart, Mercury Caronia, Mike Portnoy, Tommy Aldridge, Charlie Benante, Ingo Schwichtenberg, Nicko McBrain, Jonny Maudling and Vinnie Paul.
On 3 June 2014, it was announced that Dave had left DragonForce to "pursue his first love of progressive rock" and is currently the drummer for the British rock band Soulweaver.
Tama Starclassic Performer B/B
All Meinl (formerly Paiste)
Paiste cymbals (until 2009):
He uses Evans drum heads and Vic Firth sticks & bags.