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United States Derrick Green, known as the lead vocalist of Sepultura, has built a career spanning decades in heavy metal, collaborating on diverse projects and advocating for environmental causes.
Derrick Green appeared with Sepultura in a successful ad campaign for Volkswagen that aired nationally throughout Brazil in 2008. The spot featured Sepultura playing bossa nova to emphasize the idea of seeing something unexpected, akin to the new Voyage car.
SEPULTURA teamed up with Los Angeles streetwear brand The Hundreds to launch 'The Hundreds X Sepultura' line. While the specific financial terms are not known, this collaboration integrated music culture with fashion.
Derrick Green has publicly supported PETA, discussing his vegetarian and vegan lifestyle in an interview regarding Sepultura's 'Convicted in Life' music video. He emphasized the video's message about karma for those harming the environment and wildlife.
Derrick Green serves as a TV Co-Host for the 'Highway To Health TV Show', showcasing his involvement in media beyond music and his ability to engage with health and wellness topics.
Derrick Leon Green was born on January 20, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio. His family later moved to Shaker Heights when he was seven. From a young age, Green showed an interest in travel and living abroad, which eventually led him to reside in Berlin before settling in São Paulo, Brazil. His musical journey began in 1986 when he joined the thrash metal/hardcore band Outface as a roadie and later became their vocalist at age 15. The band recorded two demos in 1987 and 1989, and released their only studio album, “Friendly Green,” in 1992. Green was credited as Simon Verde on this release. Outface toured extensively through the East Coast, the southern United States, and Europe.
Following his time with Outface, Green moved to New York City. There, he co-founded Overfiend, a band that explored heavier metal and rock influences, recording a three-song demo and playing one show. In 1996, Green formed Alpha Jerk, where he took on guitar and vocal duties. This band released a self-titled album on Toybox Records, performing in the New York area and with acts like Lunachicks and Demonspeed. His career took a significant turn in 1997 when he was approached by Roadrunner Records to audition for Sepultura, following the departure of their former frontman. After sending a demo for the song “Choke” and flying to São Paulo for an audition, Green was invited to join the band.
Green officially joined Sepultura in 1997, marking a new era for the Brazilian heavy metal band. His first album with the group, “Against,” was released in 1998, followed by “Nation” in 2001, where he contributed to the writing process. Despite initial challenges with fan reception and album sales after Max Cavalera’s departure, Sepultura, with Green at the helm, continued to release albums such as “Roorback” (2003), “Dante XXI” (2006), “A-Lex” (2009), and “Kairos” (2011). He also participated in other musical projects, including Musica Diablo from 2008 to 2010 and Maximum Hedrum in 2013, showcasing his versatility beyond Sepultura. Green is also known for his vegan lifestyle and advocacy for environmental awareness.
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