Derek Roddy
Encyclopedia
Derek Roddy is an American drummer
and snake breeder, originally from South Carolina
. His ability to record entire drum tracks in one or two takes earned him the nickname "One Take".
Though he may be known as the second drummer of Hate Eternal
, he has also played and recorded with Nile
, Malevolent Creation
, Divine Empire, Council of the Fallen (where he also played guitar), Today Is the Day
, Traumedy, and Aurora Borealis
. On March 28, 2006, Derek Roddy announced his departure from Hate Eternal
. In February 2006, Roddy was briefly named as the drummer for Blotted Science
, but was unable to record due to conflicting schedules. Lamb of God
drummer Chris Adler had also been considered for the project.
In 2010 Roddy was 1 out of 7 drummers who auditioned to replace Mike Portnoy
as the drummer for Dream Theater
.
Since his departure from Hate Eternal in 2006, he has become a featured drum clinician for several companies, including Meinl
Cymbals, Vater
Percussion, and Sonor
Drums (later DW
). He's performed at the Singapore Drum Festival, NAMM Show, Meinl Drum Festival, DrummerLive, PASIC, and at the 2008 Modern Drummer
Festival–a performance which has since been released in the DVD format by Hudson Music.
With Aurora Borealis
With Hate Eternal
With Malevolent Creation
drums and hardware, Meinl
cymbals, Remo
drumheads, Vater
drumsticks, and Axis pedals. Derek was a former endorser of Sonor
drums prior to his switch to DW.
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
and snake breeder, originally from South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. His ability to record entire drum tracks in one or two takes earned him the nickname "One Take".
Though he may be known as the second drummer of Hate Eternal
Hate Eternal
-Biography:Hate Eternal was formed in 1997. The group's original line-up included Erik Rutan - guitars/vocals, bassist and co-vocalist Jared Anderson, drummer Tim Yeung, and guitarist Doug Cerrito of the band Suffocation...
, he has also played and recorded with Nile
Nile (band)
Nile is an American death metal band from Greenville, South Carolina, formed in 1993. Their music and lyrics are inspired by Ancient Egyptian/Near Eastern mysticism, history, religion, and art, as well as stories by H. P. Lovecraft.- History :...
, Malevolent Creation
Malevolent Creation
Malevolent Creation is a death metal band originally hailing from Buffalo, New York. Moving to Florida in 1987, they became a part of the emergent local death metal scene, landing a deal with Roadrunner Records...
, Divine Empire, Council of the Fallen (where he also played guitar), Today Is the Day
Today is the Day
Today Is the Day is an experimental noise rock/metal/grindcore band from Nashville, Tennessee. They have a diverse sound that includes influences from alternative rock, grindcore, & progressive rock among other genres...
, Traumedy, and Aurora Borealis
Aurora Borealis (band)
Aurora Borealis is an American black metal band from Waldorf, Maryland. The band was founded by guitarist Ron Vento and drummer Tony Laureano in 1994...
. On March 28, 2006, Derek Roddy announced his departure from Hate Eternal
Hate Eternal
-Biography:Hate Eternal was formed in 1997. The group's original line-up included Erik Rutan - guitars/vocals, bassist and co-vocalist Jared Anderson, drummer Tim Yeung, and guitarist Doug Cerrito of the band Suffocation...
. In February 2006, Roddy was briefly named as the drummer for Blotted Science
Blotted Science
Blotted Science is an instrumental technical death metal supergroup headed by Ron Jarzombek , bassist Alex Webster and drummer Hannes Grossmann...
, but was unable to record due to conflicting schedules. Lamb of God
Lamb of God (band)
Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1994, the group consists of vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler...
drummer Chris Adler had also been considered for the project.
In 2010 Roddy was 1 out of 7 drummers who auditioned to replace Mike Portnoy
Mike Portnoy
Michael Stephen "Mike" Portnoy is an American drummer primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and a co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater, as well as the temporary drummer for the hard rock band Avenged Sevenfold. Known for his drumming prowess and technical...
as the drummer for Dream Theater
Dream Theater
Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci, John Myung, and Mike Portnoy while they attended Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts. They subsequently dropped out of their studies to further concentrate on the band that would...
.
Since his departure from Hate Eternal in 2006, he has become a featured drum clinician for several companies, including Meinl
Meinl
Meinl may refer to:* Companies:** Julius Meinl International, a manufacturer and retailer of coffee, gourmet foods and other grocery products, and operator of supermarkets and cafés, based in Vienna; named after Julius Meinls...
Cymbals, Vater
Vater
Vater Percussion is an American drumstick and percussion accessory manufacturing company. It was founded by Clarence Vater, and is currently run by his two grandsons Alan and Ron Vater. Although the company began producing sticks in 1956, it did not officially become Vater Percussion until much later...
Percussion, and Sonor
SONOR
Sonor is a German percussion manufacturer. Founded in 1875 as a percussion manufacturer, Sonor drum sets and hardware are historically known for being constructed in a very durable, and therefore, unusually heavy manner...
Drums (later DW
Drum Workshop
Drum Workshop is a drum and hardware manufacturing company based in Oxnard, California. Their slogan is "The Drummer's Choice".-History:...
). He's performed at the Singapore Drum Festival, NAMM Show, Meinl Drum Festival, DrummerLive, PASIC, and at the 2008 Modern Drummer
Modern Drummer
Modern Drummer is a monthly publication targeting the interests of on drummers and percussionists. The magazine features interviews, equipment reviews, and columns offering advice on technique, as well as information for the general public...
Festival–a performance which has since been released in the DVD format by Hudson Music.
With Aurora BorealisAurora Borealis (band)Aurora Borealis is an American black metal band from Waldorf, Maryland. The band was founded by guitarist Ron Vento and drummer Tony Laureano in 1994...
- Praise the Archaic Light's Embrace (1998)
- Northern LightsNorthern Lights (album)Northern Lights is the self-titled debut album by the progressive bluegrass band Northern Lights, recorded in 1976 under the Revonah Records label.-Track listing:-Personnel:* Taylor Armerding - mandolin, vocals* Bob Emery - guitar, vocals...
(2000) - Northern Lights: DieHard Release (2001)
With Hate EternalHate Eternal-Biography:Hate Eternal was formed in 1997. The group's original line-up included Erik Rutan - guitars/vocals, bassist and co-vocalist Jared Anderson, drummer Tim Yeung, and guitarist Doug Cerrito of the band Suffocation...
- King of All Kings (September 16, 2002)
- I, MonarchI, MonarchI, Monarch is the third album by the band Hate Eternal and it was released 27th of June, 2005 on Earache Records.-Track listing:All songs by Erik Rutan except when noted.# "Two Demons" – 03:55# "Behold Judas" – 04:21...
(June 27, 2005)
With Malevolent CreationMalevolent CreationMalevolent Creation is a death metal band originally hailing from Buffalo, New York. Moving to Florida in 1987, they became a part of the emergent local death metal scene, landing a deal with Roadrunner Records...
- In Cold BloodIn Cold Blood (Malevolent Creation album)In Cold Blood is a fifth studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was produced by Scott Burns and released on June 24, 1997 via Pavement Music.- Track listing :-Personnel:Jason Blachowicz - Bass/Vocals...
(1997)
Various artists
- Drum Nation Vol. 3 (2006)
- Visionaries of the Macabre: Vol.1 (1998)
- Worldwide Metal Inquisition (1998)
Gear
Derek is a full endorser of DWDrum Workshop
Drum Workshop is a drum and hardware manufacturing company based in Oxnard, California. Their slogan is "The Drummer's Choice".-History:...
drums and hardware, Meinl
Meinl Percussion
Roland Meinl Percussion is a leading manufacturer of cymbals and other percussion instruments, based in Gutenstetten, Germany. Their main brand is Meinl.Founded in 1951 by Roland Meinl...
cymbals, Remo
Remo
Remo is a male given name of Latin origin - see Romulus and Remus.Remo may also refer to:* Remo, an American drum skin company* Remo , another name for the German wine grape Riesling* Remo language, a Panoan language of Brazil and Peru...
drumheads, Vater
Vater
Vater Percussion is an American drumstick and percussion accessory manufacturing company. It was founded by Clarence Vater, and is currently run by his two grandsons Alan and Ron Vater. Although the company began producing sticks in 1956, it did not officially become Vater Percussion until much later...
drumsticks, and Axis pedals. Derek was a former endorser of Sonor
SONOR
Sonor is a German percussion manufacturer. Founded in 1875 as a percussion manufacturer, Sonor drum sets and hardware are historically known for being constructed in a very durable, and therefore, unusually heavy manner...
drums prior to his switch to DW.
- Drums: DWDrum WorkshopDrum Workshop is a drum and hardware manufacturing company based in Oxnard, California. Their slogan is "The Drummer's Choice".-History:...
Collector's Series Maple: Natural to Regal Burst over Ivory Ebony Exotic- 20" x 15" Kick Drum (x2)
- 10" x 8" Tom
- 12" x 8" Tom
- 8" x 8" Tom
- 14" x 14" Floor Tom
- 16" x 16" Floor Tom
- 10" x 5" Snare
- 13" x 5" Snare
- 14" x 6.5" Collector's Bronze Snare (knurled finish)
- Cymbals: MeinlMeinlMeinl may refer to:* Companies:** Julius Meinl International, a manufacturer and retailer of coffee, gourmet foods and other grocery products, and operator of supermarkets and cafés, based in Vienna; named after Julius Meinls...
- 8" Soundcaster Custom Splash
- 10" Soundcaster Custom Splash
- 20" Mb20 Rock China
- 13" Byzance Brilliant Medium Hi-hats
- 16" Soundcaster Custom Medium Crash
- 17" Soundcaster Custom Medium Crash
- 12" Generation X Filter China
- 10" Generation X Filter China
- 18" Mb20 Rock China
- 21" Byzance Brilliant Serpents Ride
- 18" Soundcaster Custom Medium Crash
- 8" Generation X FX Hi-hats
- Drumheads: RemoRemoRemo is a male given name of Latin origin - see Romulus and Remus.Remo may also refer to:* Remo, an American drum skin company* Remo , another name for the German wine grape Riesling* Remo language, a Panoan language of Brazil and Peru...
- Drumsticks: VaterVaterVater Percussion is an American drumstick and percussion accessory manufacturing company. It was founded by Clarence Vater, and is currently run by his two grandsons Alan and Ron Vater. Although the company began producing sticks in 1956, it did not officially become Vater Percussion until much later...
- Derek Roddy Signature: Derek's model is in between a 5A and 5B in the grip. The stick features a really quick taper to a small acorn tip for warm, but defined cymbal tones. A great stick for a variety of musical applications.
- Pedals: Axis
- A21 Derek Roddy Signature pedals
- E-kit Triggers
- Axis Wrecking Ball Beaters