Dave McClain (drummer)

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.

Contents

• Dave mcclain of machine head on yamaha drums hd
• Dave mcclain plays imperium at drumming festival logrono part 1 live
• Endorsements
• pre Machine Head discography
• References

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:

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)