Dave "Compact Dynamo" Mackintosh was the drummer and backup vocalist for DragonForce from 2003 to 2014, before quitting for musical reasons (Pursuing his love for Progressive Metal). Dave's replacement is the Italian Drummer, Gee Anzalone. Mackintosh is known for being able to play at an extremely fast pace, and is also known to be very consistent throughout tours worldwide. DragonForce, changed their listed genre to 'Extreme Power Metal' upon Dave's arrival to the band prior the Sonic Firestorm release.