Dave "Compact Dynamo" Mackintosh Promotional shot from Sonic Firestorm by the power metal band DragonForce

Dave "Compact Dynamo" Mackintosh is the drummer and backup vocalist for the band DragonForce. He is known for being able to play at an extremely fast pace, and is also known to be very consistent throughout tours worldwide. The band, DragonForce, changed their listed genre to 'Extreme Power Metal' upon Dave's arrival to the band prior the Sonic Firestorm release.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... DragonForce are a British power metal band formed in London, England in 1999. ...

Mackintosh also appeared on The Power Cosmic and Atlantis Ascendant by symphonic metal band Bal-Sagoth. Mackintosh recorded two studio albums with Bal-Sagoth. Bal Sagoths The Power Cosmic released by Nuclear Blast in 1999. ... Bal Sagoths Atlantis Ascendant released by Nuclear Blast in 2001. ... Symphonic metal is a term used to describe metal music that has symphonic elements; that is, elements that sound similar to a classical symphony. ... Bal-Sagoth are a Symphonic Black Metal band from Yorkshire, England. ... Bal-Sagoth are a Symphonic Black Metal band from Yorkshire, England. ...

Dave was influenced by Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, Tommy Aldridge, Charlie Benante, Ingo Schwichtenberg, Nicko McBrain, Jonny Maudling, Vinnie Paul. Neil Ellwood Peart (IPA: ) OC, (born September 12, 1952 in Hagersville, Ontario) is the drummer and lyricist for the progressive rock band Rush. ... Michael Stephen Portnoy (born April 20, 1967) is an American drummer primarily known for his work with the progressive metal band Dream Theater. ... Tommy Aldridge is a journeyman drummer, noted for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake. ... Charlie Benante is the drummer/guitarist for the heavy metal band Anthrax. ... Ingo Schwichtenberg (May 18, 1965 - March 8, 1995) was one of the founding members of German power metal band Helloween and was famous for his high-energy drumming and ear-to-ear smile. ... Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden Michael Henry McBrain (born June 5, 1952 in Hackney, London, England) is the drummer for heavy metal band Iron Maiden, and a songwriter. ... Jonny Maudling, 1999 Jonny Maudling is a composer, keyboard player and former drummer for the band Bal-Sagoth. ... Vinnie Paul (Vincent Paul Abbott) (born on March 11, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, USA) is a heavy metal drummer and producer most known for his work in Pantera and Damageplan. ...

Dave's live and recording setup:

Paiste Cymbals, 1 x 16" power crash, (signature) 2 x 18" power crashes, (signature) 1 x 20" power ride, (signature) 2 x 18" heavy chinas, (signature) 1 x pair 14" heavy hi-hat, (signature) 1 x 10" splash, (rude) 1 x 14” sound edge hi-hat,(rude) 1 x 16” crash/ride,(rude) 1 x 18” crash/ride,(rude) 1 x 20” metal crash,(alpha) 1 x 10” splash, (rude) 2 x 18” power china,(alpha)

Tama Starclassic bubinga, ultraviolet sparkle Kicks: 2 x 22" x 18" Brass snare: 14" x 5.5"(main) Starclassic maple 14” x 5.5 snare,(secondary) Toms: 8", 10", 12", 13", 14" Floor Toms: 16" & 18" 4 x octaban,left side 4 x octaban, right side 1 x 20” gong drum Double tier, Tama power tower rack, with Tama road pro hardware

2 x Tama Iron Cobra pedals (rolling glide) Roland TD12 drum module.

Vic firth 5a extreme hickory sticks, stick bags

Evans skins:toms, g2 coated top heads, g1 clear bottom heads Snare, g1 coated/ g1 coated with power dot

Audio Technica Wireless UHF Headset Microphone