Shawn Drover facts for kids
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Shawn Drover
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Drover performing in 2005
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| Background information | |
| Born | May 5, 1966 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Thrash metal, power metal, heavy metal, death metal, metalcore |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Associated acts | Megadeth, Eidolon, Act of Defiance |
Shawn Drover was born on May 5, 1966, in Montreal, Canada. He is a Canadian drummer. He is most famous for playing drums for the American heavy metal band Megadeth.
Shawn started playing the drums when he was 13 years old. In 1993, he started a band called Eidolon with his brother, Glen. Shawn uses special equipment for his drums, including Sabian cymbals, Yamaha drums, Pro-mark drum sticks, and Evans Drumheads.
After playing with Megadeth for ten years, Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick left the band in November 2014. They then formed a new band together called Act of Defiance later that year.
After releasing two albums with Act of Defiance, Shawn started his newest band, WITHERING SCORN. He joined up with his brother Glen Drover again for this band. They released their first album, "Prophets of Demise," in July 2023. They are now working on their second album, which is planned for 2025.
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About Shawn Drover's Life
Shawn Drover lives near Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. He is married and has a daughter, a son, and a grandson. His grandson was born on May 5, 2010, which is also Shawn's birthday!
Shawn is a big fan of sports. He loves the NFL (American football) and College Football. His favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoys ice hockey and supports teams like the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Calgary Flames. Shawn also likes to play golf and often takes part in golf events that raise money for good causes.
Shawn Drover's Drum Gear
Shawn Drover uses special equipment from several companies. He uses Yamaha Drums, Sabian cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Toca percussion, Extreme Isolation headphones, and Pro-Mark Drumsticks.
From 2004 to 2010, he used a special drum setup called the "MegaKit." This kit was made by Ferguson Fabrication. It was designed to be lighter and easier to put together for tours. Before that, from 2006 to 2014, Shawn used a DDRUM maple drum kit with electronic DDRUM triggers and Sabian cymbals.
Bands Shawn Drover Has Played With
- Eidolon (1993–2007)
- Megadeth (2004–2014)
- Act of Defiance (2014–2019)
Shawn Drover's Music Albums
Albums with Eidolon
- Zero Hour (1996)
- Seven Spirits (1997)
- Nightmare World (2000)
- Hallowed Apparition (2001)
- Coma Nation (2002)
- Apostles of Defiance (2003)
- The Parallel Otherworld (2006)
Albums with Megadeth
- Arsenal of Megadeth (2006)
- That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires (2007)
- United Abominations (2007)
- Endgame (2009)
- Rust in Peace Live (2010)
- The Big Four: Live from Sofia, Bulgaria (2010)
- Thirteen (2011)
- Super Collider (2013)
- Countdown to Extinction: Live (2013)
Albums with Act of Defiance
- Birth and the Burial (2015)
- Old Scars, New Wounds (2017)
See also
In Spanish: Shawn Drover para niños
