Derek Youngsma
Encyclopedia
Current drummer
for the Orange County, CA metalcore
band Bleeding Through
. Formally of Cast in Stone, Youngsma joined the band prior the band's second release 2002's Portrait Of The Goddess
. He replaced Troy Born. He is also Christian
, Straight Edge
and married.
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...
for the Orange County, CA metalcore
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band Bleeding Through
Bleeding Through
Bleeding Through is an American metalcore band from Orange County, California. Formed in 1999, the band blends influences stemming from modern hardcore punk, symphonic black metal, and melodic death metal...
. Formally of Cast in Stone, Youngsma joined the band prior the band's second release 2002's Portrait Of The Goddess
Portrait Of The Goddess
Portrait of the Goddess is the second album by American metalcore band Bleeding Through. The album was released on April 30, 2002 through Indecision Records.-Track listing:#"Rise" – 2:06#"Our Enemies" – 3:23...
. He replaced Troy Born. He is also Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
, Straight Edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a...
and married.