David Kinkade

David Kinkade (born August 25, 1983) is an American metal drummer and creator/ songwriter/ lyricist of The Monarch.

David Kinkade
Kinkade performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameDavid W. Kinkade
Born (1983-08-25) August 25, 1983
OriginNew Jersey, US
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instruments
Years active2003–2012, 2020-current
LabelsRoadrunner
Associated acts
Websitewww.themonarch.org

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 has become known for his hard hitting, fast drum fills and double bass.

His influences include bands such as Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Pink Floyd, Kiss, Iron Maiden, Sepultura, Immortal, Emperor and Devin Townsend Project. His drumming influences include Lars Ulrich, Dave Lombardo, Vinnie Paul, Nick Barker, Gene Hoglan, Hellhammer, Nick Mason and of course Neil Peart.

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 music, leaving Soulfly after their show in Bangkok. He retired in order to focus on his family.[1]

In 2020, Kinkade decided to return to creating music with his own band, The Monarch. On his social media, he stated- “I felt as if I was just wasting my life by not making music. I’m older now, I have a child, a career. Everything is essentially great to the eye but I’ve sincerely missed doing what I do best- playing music. By resurrecting my own personal project that I started 20 years ago, I’m finally making it happen on my own terms and under my own rules. My back is fixed and I’m playing better than I ever have. Here we come.”

The Monarch independently released (digitally through Bloodblast Distribution) debut album “All The World’s Pain” in February of 2021.

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.[2][3]

He currently lives in Chicago and works as a locomotive engineer.

Discography

With The Monarch
  • All The World's Pain (full length, 2021, Independent/ Bloodblast Distribution)

With Soulfly

With Borknagar

With Council of the Fallen
  • Sever All Negatives (EP, 2006)

Endorsements
  • Pearl Masterworks series drums & hardware
  • Sabian HH, AAX, AA, HHX Cymbals
  • Axis A long-board pedals w/ ekit triggers
  • Evans drum heads
  • Vater drumsticks ( 17 1/4” .630 Hickory- David Kinkade signature)
  • Ahead Drumsticks, Spinal Glide throne, Ahead Armor cases

References
  1. SOULFLY Drummer DAVID KINKADE To Play His Final Show In Bangkok Blabbermouth.net. 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  2. Metal 4 Pets @ Myspace
  3. "Malevolent Creation - ex-Drummer David Kinkade Launches Metal 4 Pets in Support of Abused Animals: News @ smnnews.com". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
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