Matt Halpern

About

Member of the progressive metal band Periphery who replaced drummer Travis Orbin in 2009. He also plays with the band Sotelo, in which fellow Periphery bandmate Spencer Sotelo is also a member.

Before Fame

He was 3 years old when he first picked up drum sticks. He continued to play locally in middle school and regionally during high school.

Trivia

He was playing for a pop band before he was scouted by Misha Mansoor for Periphery. He is the founder of Band Happy.

Family Life

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised with a sister named Jax. He has a dog named Tyson, who's frequently featured across his Instagram.

Associated With

He has performed alongside Mark Holcomb in Periphery.