Dave / May 2005 here

1.would you tell me the course that why you joined DragonForce?

When I was with bal-sagoth, I loved the music,but we never toured enough for me,so I started to look around for other bands,I came across hermans advert,replied to it,and the rest is history as they say.

2.Why do you use electric drums?

I just love electronic drums,you can edit the sounds to your liking at the push of a button.they are small(so am I,so it helps at the speed I play). And they look kinda weird,which I like.

3.what do you feel about the difference between E-drums and nomal ones?

I still love acoustic kits,espesially the toms,but live, I like to use a mix of electronic and acoustic,wait till you see the kit for these next dates,fantastic!

4.Please tell me about your drum set. How many drums/cymbals do you usualy use?

Up until now,live,I use 3x 10" pintech toms, 2x 12" pintech floor toms,1x pintech 14" snare and 2x 12" pintech kick drums. cymbals are all paiste signature, 2x 18" power crash,1x 16" power crash.1x 20" power ride, 1x 18" heavy china, 1x 14" heavy hi-hats.and 1x 18" paiste rude china and 1x 10" rude splash.all mounted on a double heightcustom rack system.

5.During the show, what things do you mind to play?

I love all the songs for different reasons,but I guess I prefer songs from sonic.

6.I think DF songs are pretty hard and need much energy to play though do you take any exercise?

Oh yeah. I practise 5 or 6 nights a week,and I also cycle,lift weights,and have started running too.

7.who is the most favourite drum player?

Neil Peart,rush

　

Thank you very much Dave!!