Derrick Green

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. After joining the thrash metal/hardcore band Outface in 1986, Derrick Green quickly established himself as a dynamic vocalist, releasing the band’s only studio album, ‘Friendly Green,’ in 1992 and touring extensively throughout the US and Europe. Following this, Green co-founded Overfiend in New York City, recording a three-song demo. In 1996, he formed Alpha Jerk, taking on guitar and vocal duties, releasing a self-titled album via Toybox Records and performing alongside acts like Lunachicks and Demonspeed.

This period showcased Green’s integral role in evolving Sepultura’s sound. Continuing his prolific output with Sepultura, Green led the band through the releases of ‘A-Lex’ (2009) and ‘Kairos’ (2011), the latter following their 2010 signing with Nuclear Blast Records. Concurrently, Green explored other musical ventures, joining Musica Diablo from 2008 to 2010 and releasing their self-titled album in 2010. In 2013, he formed Maximum Hedrum.

Beyond his musical endeavors, Green is a recognized advocate for environmental awareness and a vegan lifestyle. His career spans decades, marked by consistent musical output and a powerful vocal presence that has defined Sepultura for over two decades.