Dave McClain | |
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Dave McClain in Rotterdam 2009
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Background information | |
Birth name | David Wayne McClain |
Born |
Frankfurt, Germany |
October 22, 1965
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. He joined the band in 1996. He replaced Chris Kontos 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.
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.
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)