Dave McClain
drums (drum set)
b. 1965 in Wiesbaden
David Wayne McClain (born October 22, 1965) is an American drummer. He is best known as the former drummer for the 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 (featuring producer Ross Robinson), Ministers of Anger (Dave Clemmons). He rejoined Sacred Reich in 2018, which he had already played for from 1991 to 1995. He announced his departure in October 2025. McClain has been a vegan since 2017.
David Wayne McClain (born October 22, 1965) is an American drummer. He is best known as the former drummer for the 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 (featuring producer Ross Robinson), Ministers of Anger (Dave Clemmons). He rejoined Sacred Reich in 2018, which he had already played for from 1991 to 1995. He announced his departure in October 2025. McClain has been a vegan since 2017.
Every band they have passed through, with what they played and when — and whether they were there at the start.
Where they came from, where they are, and who they are to other people.
- Born
- 1965-10-24 · Wiesbaden
- Also works as
- drummer
- Plays
- drum kit
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Where to hear from them lately. These are live searches, not a list somebody froze — so they stay current.
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- Blabbermouth →metal press
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