Shawn Drover

Shawn Drover (born May 5, 1966) is a Canadian drummer, best known for his work with the American heavy metal band Megadeth.

While in rehearsal for "Blackmail the Universe Tour" in October 2004, six days before the first show,[1] Shawn replaced newly returned drummer Nick Menza in thrash metal band Megadeth, who, according to Mustaine, was unable to prepare for the physical demands of a full US tour.

[2] After ten years in Megadeth, Drover, along with guitarist Chris Broderick, announced his departure from the band in November 2014.

Shawn and his brother Glen Drover switched instruments playing "Paranoid" and the second half of "Peace Sells".

Shawn co-wrote the Grammy Nominated song "Head Crusher" from 2009's Endgame, as well as "Built for War" from 2013's Super Collider.

While on the Gigantour in 2005, Shawn became the third Megadeth guitarist on stage during "Peace Sells" while Mike Portnoy previously of Dream Theater played the drums.

He is also a huge NHL fan citing favorite teams such as the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Calgary Flames.

Drover endorses Yamaha Drums, Sabian, Evans Drumheads, Toca percussion, Extreme Isolation headphones and Pro-Mark Drumsticks.

Drover (background) and Dave Mustaine with Megadeth in 2005