Background
David Kinkade was born in New Jersey in 1983.
David Kinkade was born in New Jersey in 1983.
He has become known for his extreme hand and double bass speeds and technique. David"s technique is not limited to metal. He is experienced in jazz, fusion, prog, swing, rock, and many others genres of music
His influences include bands such as Metallica, Pink Floyd, Kiss, Iron Maiden, Sepultura, Immortal, Emperor and Devin Townsend Project.
His 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 2011, he was announced as the drummer of Soulfly, replacing Joe Nunez.
In October 2011, he parted ways with Borknagar. In October 2012, he announced his retirement from drumming, leaving Soulfly after their show in Bangkok.
He retired in order to focus on his family.
Aside from his drumming career, Kinkade is known for his interest in animal welfare. The Metal 4 Pets Foundation"s goal is to unite the metal world to fight animal abuse. 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 a middle school program aimed at teaching children with autism the beginning fundamentals of drums and percussion.
He currently lives in Chicago and is a locomotive engineer on the railroad. Pearl Masters series drums & Pearl Icon rack and hardware
Pearl Ultracast snare (size 65x14)
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 HickoryDavid Kinkade signature).