Derrick Halsey

Derrick Conan Halsey (born August 16, 1987) is an American drummer. He was the percussionist and bandleader of the five-piece metal ensemble Triple Seven. Halsey, along with guitarist Ray Drieberg, were the only members of the original lineup who lasted longer than the others. Taking his position into account, he was largely responsible for the lyrical content as well as songwriting duties; lead vocalist Ashlee Erickson had a hand in composing Lilith's Epiphany and Vampirous Vitality. Concerning the lyrics, ex-vocalist Brendon Porkart wrote the words for the music on The Painkiller That Committed Suicide, bits and pieces of his libretti were kept for the outfit's debut album.

Derrick Halsey was fired from the group in May 2015 thanks to increasingly unprofessional behavior. Going off the rest of the band's comments, his standoffish attitude in tandem with everybody else wanting to get more involved in the creative process caused friction.

Background information

 * Birth name: Derrick Conan Halsey
 * Born: August 16, 1987 (age 34); Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
 * Origin: Sandusky, Ohio, United States
 * Genres: Alternative metal, deathcore, post-hardcore
 * Occupation(s): Musician, songwriter
 * Instruments: Drums, percussion, piano
 * Years active: 2007-present
 * Labels: Equal Vision, Stillborn

Personal life
He converted to Judaism in his early teens, though he later denounced his old beliefs sometime after he was ousted from Triple Seven.