Career
Mackintosh also appeared on The Power Cosmic and Atlantis Ascendant albums, by the symphonic black metal band, Bal-Sagoth. He is influenced by Neil Peart, Mercury Caronia, Mike Portnoy, Tommy Aldridge, Charlie Benante, Ingo Schwichtenberg, Nicko McBrain, Jonny Maudling and Vinnie Paul. On 3 June 2014, it was announced that Dave had left DragonForce to "pursue his first love of progressive rock".
Drums
Tama Starclassic Performer B/B
22" x 18" Kick Drum (x2)
14" x 5.5" Brass Snare
8" x 8" Rack Tom
10" x 8" Rack Tom
12" x 10" Rack Tom
16" x 16" Floor Tom
18" x 16" Floor Tom
13" x 11" Tom
6" Octabans (low pitch set)
Cymbals
All Meinl
18" Mb10 Medium Crash
19" Soundcaster Powerful Crash
18" Byzance Brilliant China
14" Soundcaster Fusion Medium Hihat
17" Soundcaster Custom Medium Crash
10" Soundcaster Fusion Splash
10" Mb10 Splash
18" Soundcaster Fusion Medium Crash
20" Mb20 Heavy Bell Ride
18" Mb20 Rock China
19" Mb10 Medium Crash
19" MB20 Heavy Crash
He uses Evans drum heads and Vic Firth sticks & bags.
