Dave McClain (Sacred Reich) - drumtalk [episode 66]

[@Taking_Dawn_Archives]

Mr. McClain, you are my favorite drummer alive. Pure joy to watch you live back in the days :)

[@daifuku74]

One of many underrated drummers. Much respect!

[@heathrobertbowden4925]

Drumtalk makes me happy . Thankyou

[@drumtalkofficial]

...and that fills me with joy so thanksalot for the comment!

[@davemitchell9662]

He's the reason i started wanting to play the drums and get 2 sleeves of tattoos! I managed to do both. Dave McClain is an absolute legend!

[@edwardrummer]

What a wonderful conversation! Dave’s work with machine head definitely changed the way I thought about drums! So humble and down to earth guy , thank you for this ! 🙏

[@drumtalkofficial]

you're very welcome! thanks for the comment, buddy!

[@kletern]

This drummer is such a breath of fresh air! And the channel is pure gold for the drumming geeks out there. Thank you and keep them episodes coming!

[@hexedriffsstudio]

Legendary drummer!! Huge influence. So humble, down to earth and inspiring.

[@mikegallagher2732]

THIS WAS GREAT !!!!!! Such a HUGE fan of Dave .... since the OLD Reich days !!!!

[@asowofviolence]

Great interview. Dave is a class act, amazing drummer, and super good dude. Whenever I see him, I never fail to remind him about (and thank him for) saving my life in São Paulo, Brazil 😛

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Exceptional interview and thoroughly enjoyed! I have a new found respect for Dave, his drumming and this channel. The clips of him playing were ultra captivating! I'd love to see the whole songs/ set. Man does he look and sound fluid, as does the band which I always adored. Cheers and Thank you!

[@drumtalkofficial]

that's so nice to read! very much appretiated!

[@curtisgriffin7871]

Awesome Dave thank you!!! Very insightful🤘🤘 you are and will always be one of my major influences that have made and shaped the drummer I am today. I definitely need more drum talk and gear info from you!!! Keep doing what you do 🥁🤘🔥

[@TinnyHidge]

Great drummer, great dude! 🤘🙂👍

[@JasonSBashant-METAL666]

Excellent interview, once again! Regardless of the drummer, or the genre, there is ALWAYS a nugget or three to absorb and something to reflect upon and knowledge to be gained....keep up the strong work 💪

[@drumtalkofficial]

thanks a lot mate! exactly how I feel about it

[@JasonSBashant-METAL666]

@drumtalkofficial Just saw Gene Hoglan in Nashville last week....free clinic and what a WONDERFUL 2 hours...front and center and absolutely a cool dude! Humble and well, we all know what he does!

[@chusmaestro]

Great interview with interesting and clever questions and great drummer. Is he wearing a small cushion in the left leg while playing? I always noticed how low he sits for how tall he is, so I think he needs that pad to protect his leg from knuckle knocks! His playing posture is unique: arms up moving like tentacles and head down, always super loose, with a beautiful grip and wrist movements.

[@drumtalkofficial]

thanks mate! dunno about the cushion though....

[@drummerkaspars]

Dave has been a very important influence on me and my drumming since I heard More Things Change for the first time.

[@jordonmavit5537]

Dave is one of the best if not the best. I khow the saying don't meet you're heroes. But if he's one of you're heroes definitely meet him he's the best.

[@DanielSiano]

The Acrid Death record is excellent. EDIT: hopefully we can get a vinyl pressing of the Acrid Death album This is also an excellent video, informative and full of insight, as with all Drumtalk videos. Thanks for what you do.

[@drumtalkofficial]

hehehe, someone got me there! Thanks for the kind words! We had actually considered releasing the album on vinyl, which makes sense with the beautiful artwork, but the cost was definitely too high for a self-financed band...

[@MelissaEvila]

Dave is awesome! Glad to see him here! \m/

[@andywitch666]

Great interview !..! !..!

[@davidcasanova8381]

Great drummer, awesome human being!

[@zacharyseibert6788]

Awesome.👍👍

[@Gerardo-qk3ed]

Great drummer and great mentallity to music aproach

[@crazyclownstudioaudio3122]

Fantastisch !!!!!!!!!

[@rogeriorossi3571]

Monstro, toca muito

[@DRUMTALKRussia]

Approved by The Ministry of Drumming Affairs!!!

[@ChaosPootato]

Hold on what, 1965? He's gotta be kidding! He doesn't look like someone entering his 60s soon, let alone play like one

[@gonzalovaldes-hevia4776]

Fucking master ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@andypike1234]

Benny Greb of metal

[@tomassimon4323]

Never saw a channel where the interviewer talks so much about himself in every video. It's quite off-putting.

[@drumtalkofficial]

There is a reason I don't appear on camera. For many years, I was apprehensive about even including my voice in the episodes. Criticism, whether fair or not, inevitably affects me. However, most guests appreciate that I don't merely ask questions in a one-sided manner but provide personal context. With a few exceptions, this approach to hosting is why guests tend to open up more intimately and differently than they would in a traditional Q&A format. but after all, you can't please everyone, and there are obviously many other channels that should suit your tastes better

[@JasonSBashant-METAL666]

@@drumtalkofficial Seems logical to me to pull a little bit of oneself into the overall conversation, regardless of stature, etc....putting folk on pedestals and not allowing for a bit of reflection and "co-drumming" banter, ESPECIALLY with the person DOING THE INTERVIEW, seems pointless...even the GODS have to come down to Earth, and we are all better for it...