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| Dave McClain | |
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 Dave McClain in Rotterdam 2009 |
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 24, 1965 Wiesbaden, Germany |
| Genres | Thrash metal, groove metal, heavy metal |
| Associated acts | Machine Head, Turbin, Sacred Reich, S.A.Slayer |
| Website | Official website |
Dave McClain (born October 24, 1965, in Wiesbaden, Germany) is the drummer for the American heavy metal band, Machine Head.[1] He joined the band when Chris Kontos 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 off-shoot Narita, Turbin, Catalepsy, Murdercar (feat. noted producer Ross Robinson), Ministers of Anger, and Sacred Reich.
[edit] Endorsements
He is currently endorsed by Remo drumheads, Yamaha drums and hardware, DDrum electronics, and Zildjian cymbals. He also uses Zildjian 5B Natural Wood Tip Drumsticks. He was previously endorsed by Tama, Pearl and DDrum.
- Current Setup
Yamaha Oak Custom X Drumkit/Only available in Europe as of May 2010 (White or Black Sparkle - as seen in Sonisphere and Wacken 2009)
- 22"x20" Bass Drum (x2)
- 10"x6" Rack Tom
- 12"x7" Rack Tom
- 16"x15" Floor Tom
- 18"x16" Floor Tom
- 14"x7" Snare drum
Zildjian Cymbals
- 14" A New Beat Hi-hats (x2)
- 18" Z3 Rock Crash
- 8" A Splash
- 10" A Splash
- 17" Z3 Rock Crash
- 19" Z3 Thrash Ride
- 21" Z3 Mega Bell Ride
- 19" Z3 Ultra Hammered China (x2)
He uses the Yamaha Hex Rack and all Yamaha pedals and stands.
[edit] 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)
[edit] References
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Biography: Machine Head". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p45188/biography. Retrieved 1 May 2010.
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