Shawn Drover
Shawn Drover (born May 5, 1966) is a Canadian musician. He is best known as the drummer of the American heavy metal band Megadeth.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shawn Drover |
| Born | May 5, 1966 |
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Thrash metal, progressive metal, power metal, heavy metal, death metal, metalcore |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Associated acts | Megadeth, Eidolon |
He also played for the Canadian power metal band Eidolon with his brother Glen Drover.
Megadeth
Drover joined the band in 2004 five days before "Blackmail The Universe Tour" and replaced Nick Menza who wasn't able to prepare for the physical demands of a full US tour.[1] Drover also plays guitar and he played guitar during the "Blackmail The Universe Tour" in Kawasaki, Japan on April 3, 2005. He also played in the band with his brother Glen Drover and switched instruments with him during the songs "Paranoid" and the second half of "Peace Sells".
After Glen quit the band, Shawn suggested that Chris Broderick replace Glen. Drover showed videos of Broderick playing both the classical and electric guitar to Dave Mustaine and Mustaine got in contact with Broderick. Broderick was named the new guitarist for Megadeth two weeks after.
On November 25th, 2014, he announced that he leaving Megadeth.[2] He announced this one day before guitarist Chris Broderick announced that he was leaving the band as well.[3]
Shawn Drover Media
Drover (background) and Dave Mustaine with Megadeth in 2005
References
- ↑ "History 2004". Megadeth.com. Archived from the original on 2009-03-15. Retrieved 2013-01-27.
- ↑ "Drummer Shawn Drover Quits Megadeth". Blabbermouth.net. 25 November 2014. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
- ↑ "Guitarist Chris Broderick Quits Megadeth". Blabbermouth.net. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
