David Kinkade

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David Kinkade
Kinkade performing in 2012
Kinkade performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameDavid W. Kinkade
Born (1983-08-25) August 25, 1983 (age 38)
OriginNew Jersey, US
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instruments
Years active2003–2012, 2020-current
LabelsRoadrunner
Associated acts
Websitewww.themonarch.org

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

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 but kept putting on the back burner to play for everyone else, I’m finally making it happen on my own terms and under my own rules. It’s very wholesome and fulfilling… for myself and those involved. Granted I do almost all the work from writing riffs, lyrics, designing artwork, CD booklets, shirts, socials etc, but it feels like I’ve actually accomplished something at the end of the day. I never should’ve exited music the way I did back in 2012 but I was done with the constant disrespect of being a hired gun drummer and my lower back was destroyed. I herniated 4 discs and literally gave my all to every band I ever worked with. Moved across the world, spent countless tens of thousands of dollars, putting my all into really trying to make whatever band I was in better and heavier… just to get treated like garbage. My name “magically” wouldn’t appear in credits, I wouldn’t be pictured in the album insert when I helped craft the record or my personal favorite- I’d be listed as a “guest musician” after being there for years. This happened over the course of a few bands, not just one. I will never again give my absolute all for someone else’s band just to get shit out the other side. In my band, everyone gets credit for what they do and we treat each other like human beings. We also create quality packaging and merch and we won’t nickel and dime you for every penny. You’ll get your moneys worth with our product and our shows. 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 ( 16 1/2” .610 Hickory- David Kinkade signature)

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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