David Kinkade

David Kinkade
David Kinkade
Birth name David W. Kinkade
Born August 25, 1983 (1983-08-25) (age 28)
Origin New Jersey, USA
Genres Death metal, thrash metal, progressive metal, viking metal, black metal
Occupations Drummer
Instruments Drums Percussion
Years active 2003 onward
Labels Roadrunner Records
Associated acts Soulfly
Borknagar
Arsis
Council of the Fallen
D.O.T.A.C.
Insatanity
Malevolent Creation
Kastasyde

David Kinkade (born August 25, 1983) is the drummer of Soulfly.

Contents

History

David Kinkade was born in New Jersey in 1983. At the age of three, he started picking up drums after his Grandfather gave him his first drum kit.

He is known for his extreme hand and double bass speeds and technique. Davids technique is not limited to metal. He is experienced in jazz, fusion, prog, swing, rock, and many others genres of music.

His influences bands such as- Metallica, Pink Floyd, Kiss, Iron Maiden, Sepultura, Immortal, Emperor and Devin Townsend Project. Drumming influences include- Gavin Harrison, Horacio "el Negro" Hernandez, Nick Barker, Mike Mangini, Hellhammer, Nick Mason, Carmine Appice, Vinnie Appice, Dave Lombardo, Nicko McBrain, Peter Criss, Eric Singer, Eric Carr, Neil Peart, Lars Ulrich and Pete Sandoval.

In August of 2011, he was announced as the new drummer of Soulfly.

In October of 2011, he parted ways with Borknagar.

Personal

Aside from his drumming career, Kinkade is known for his interest in animal welfare. In 2007, he started a foundation called the "Metal 4 Pets Foundation", which stands against animal abuse. The Metal 4 Pets Foundation's goal is to unite the metal world to fight animal abuse.[1][2]

David also has a teaching background which includes eight years of private instructions. In the summer of 2008, David worked with 13 students ranging from ages 7–13 at an middle school program aimed at teaching children with autism the beginning fundamentals of drums and percussion.

He currently lives in Chicago.

Discography

With Soulfly

With Borknagar

Endorsements

  • Pearl Reference & Masters series drums & Pearl Icon rack and hardware
  • Pearl Ultracast snare (size 6.5x14)
  • Sabian HH, AAX, AA, HHX Cymbals
  • Axis A long-board pedals w/ ekit triggers
  • Alesis DM10
  • Evans drum heads (EQ3, G2, Power center reverse dot)
  • Promark drumsticks ( 16 3/4" .603 Hickory- David Kinkade signature)

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • David Purviance — David Purviance, 1766–1847, was a member of the Kentucky legislature, a member of the Ohio legislature, and an important early leader in the Stone Campbell Restoration Movement. He was also founder of Miami University of Oxford, Ohio and often… …   Wikipedia

  • David Jeremiah — For the article on the retired U.S. Navy admiral and former Acting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, see David E. Jeremiah. David Jeremiah Born February 13, 1941 (1941 02 13) (age 70) Toledo, Ohio, United States Residence El Cajon,… …   Wikipedia

  • Arsis — This article is about the American death metal band. For the musical or metrical term, see Arsis and thesis. The plant genus name Arsis is nowadays a junior synonym of Grewia. Arsis Origin Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States Genres Melodic… …   Wikipedia

  • Soulfly — Max Cavalera sur scène avec Soulfly en 2005 Pays d’origine …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Omen (album) — This article is about the album by Soulfly. For other topics, see Omen (disambiguation). Omen Studio album by Soulfly …   Wikipedia

  • Malevolent Creation — Origin Buffalo, New York, US Genres Death metal Years active 1987–present Labels Nuclear Blast, Pavement, Roadrunner …   Wikipedia

  • Malevolent Creation — Значимость предмета статьи поставлена под сомнение. Пожалуйста, покажите в статье значимость её предмета, добавив в неё доказательства значимости по частным критериям значимости или, в случае если частные критерии значимости для… …   Википедия

  • Кинкейд, Дэвид — Дэвид Кинкейд David Kinkade Дата рождения 25 августа 1983(1983 08 25) (29 лет) Место рождения Нью Джерси, США Страна …   Википедия

  • Max Cavalera — For other uses, see Cavalera (disambiguation). Max Cavalera Performing with Cavalera Conspiracy at the Eurockéennes festival in Belfort, France on July 5, 2008 Background informat …   Wikipedia

  • Conquer (album) — Conquer Studio album by Soulfly Released July 29, 2008 …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”