Dave McClain (drummer)
Dave McClain | |
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McClain in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | David Wayne McClain October 22, 1965 |
| Origin | San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Thrash metal, groove metal, heavy metal |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Formerly of | S.A. Slayer, Juggernaut, Machine Head, Sacred Reich |
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.