Dave McClain (musician)


David Wayne McClain is an American drummer born in Wiesbaden, Germany. He is best known as the former drummer for the American heavy metal band, Machine Head. He joined the band in 1995 and left the band in 2018 after 23 years in the band. 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, Riot offshoot Narita, Turbin, Catalepsy, Murdercar, . Currently he has rejoined Sacred Reich in 2018, which he originally played for from 1991-1995.
McClain has been a vegan since 2017.

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.

Discography

Albums and EPs

; S.A.Slayer
; Murdercar
; Sacred Reich
; Machine Head
; Compilations
In the Blood of Virgins, Metal Massacre VII
Mirage of Blood, Metal Massacre X
The Great Escape, Metal Massacre XI