Dave Mackintosh

Dave Mackintosh

Mackintosh in 2007
Background information
Birth name David James Mackintosh
Born (1970-09-15) 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

[2]

Tama Starclassic Performer B/B

Cymbals

All Meinl

He uses Evans drum heads and Vic Firth sticks & bags.

References

External links

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