Dave Mackintosh
Mackintosh in 2007
Mackintosh in 2007
Background information
Birth nameDavid James Mackintosh
GenresPower metal, black metal, progressive rock, progressive metal
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums, backing vocalist
Years active1999–present
LabelsSanctuary, Noise, Roadrunner

Dave Mackintosh is a Scottish 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.

On 3 June 2014, it was announced that Mackintosh had left DragonForce to "pursue his first love of progressive rock" and is currently the drummer for Soulweaver.[1]

As of 2023 Dave plays in a Rush tribute band called La Villa Strangiato. [2]

Influences

He is influenced by Neil Peart, Mercury Caronia, Mike Portnoy, Tommy Aldridge, Charlie Benante, Ingo Schwichtenberg, Nicko McBrain and Vinnie Paul.

References

  1. "DragonForce Parts Ways With Drummer DAVE MACKINTOSH, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. 3 June 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  2. "lvs band mission". youtube.com. 29 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
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