Dave Mackintosh
| Dave Mackintosh | |
|---|---|
 Mackintosh in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | David James Mackintosh |
| Born |
September 15, 1970 Glasgow, Scotland |
| 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 |
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".[1]
Equipment
Drums
Tama Starclassic Performer B/B
- 22" x 18" Kick Drum (x2)
- 14" x 5.5" Brass Snare
- 8" x 8" Rack Tom
- 10" x 8" Rack Tom
- 12" x 10" Rack Tom
- 16" x 16" Floor Tom
- 18" x 16" Floor Tom
- 13" x 11" Tom
- 6" Octabans (low pitch set)
Cymbals
All Meinl
- 18" Mb10 Medium Crash
- 19" Soundcaster Powerful Crash
- 18" Byzance Brilliant China
- 14" Soundcaster Fusion Medium Hihat
- 17" Soundcaster Custom Medium Crash
- 10" Soundcaster Fusion Splash
- 10" Mb10 Splash
- 18" Soundcaster Fusion Medium Crash
- 20" Mb20 Heavy Bell Ride
- 18" Mb20 Rock China
- 19" Mb10 Medium Crash
- 19" MB20 Heavy Crash
He uses Evans drum heads and Vic Firth sticks & bags.
References
- ↑ "DragonForce Parts Ways With Drummer DAVE MACKINTOSH, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. 3 June 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ↑ http://www.dragonforce.com/dave-mackintosh/
External links
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