Matt Halpern

Matt Halpern is a progressive metal drummer, educator, and entrepreneur known for his work with the band Periphery and his collaborations with various music technology brands. After joining the instrumental progressive metal band Animals as Leaders in 2008, Matt Halpern established himself as a formidable force in modern drumming. The following year, in 2009, he joined the critically acclaimed progressive metal band Periphery, replacing Travis Orbin. With Periphery, Halpern has been a core creative contributor to a prolific discography, beginning with their self-titled debut album ‘Periphery’ (2010).

Expanding Periphery’s impact and artistic control, the band established their independent record label, 3DOT Recordings, in 2018. This strategic move allowed greater creative freedom and direct artist-to-fan engagement for their projects. Additionally, Halpern diversified his musical output by forming the rock group The Mothership in 2012 with Periphery bandmate Spencer Sotelo. This project was later revived and rebranded as King Mothership in 2020, releasing their critically acclaimed debut album ‘The Ritual,’ featuring Halpern on drums.

Maintaining his prolific output with Periphery, Halpern continued to push musical boundaries with the release of their most recent album, ‘Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre,’ in 2023. This latest offering further cemented the band’s position at the forefront of progressive metal and showcased Halpern’s evolving percussive artistry. Through his ongoing contributions to Periphery’s dynamic sound, his successful entrepreneurial ventures like GetGood Drums, and his involvement in projects such as King Mothership, Matt Halpern remains a highly sought-after talent, consistently demonstrating his versatility and impact as a drummer, educator, and innovator in the music industry.