Birth name Jarrod Alexander Occupation(s) Drummer Name Jarrod Alexander | Instruments Drums Role Drummer Years active 1996 –Present | |
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Similar People Hunter Burgan, James Dewees, Matt Skiba, Bob Bryar, Frank Iero | ||
Jarrod alexander intimate interview from rockfest 2014
Jarrod Alexander is an American drummer, who has played with many hardcore punk bands. Alexander drummed for the bands The Suicide File, A Static Lullaby, Dead Country, and more recently, My Chemical Romance and Matt Skiba & The Sekrets.
Contents
- Jarrod alexander intimate interview from rockfest 2014
- Jarrod Alexander Goad Now
- Early life
- Bands
- Equipment
- Discography
- References

Jarrod Alexander Goad - "Now"
Early life

Jarrod graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2003.
Bands

Alexander has played the drums for several bands throughout his career. He was the original drummer for Death By Stereo, who appeared on the band's first album If Looks Could Kill, I'd Watch You Die. He left the band in 2000, but rejoined it in 2006 to record a new album.

He played the drums on the Background Music album from American Nightmare. He toured Europe drumming for the Vandals in 2001 before touring with Jamison Parker in 2004. Alexander played the drums on Hunter Revenge's 2007 tour as well as performing with Only Crime in 2007.

In September 2011, Jarrod filled in as the drummer for My Chemical Romance on their "Honda Civic tour", after drummer Michael Pedicone (4th MCR drummer) left the band. Alexander has continued to play with My Chemical Romance into 2012 including their appearances on the Australian Big Day Out tour dates and their final show at Bamboozle Festival. He's also contributed to Gerard Way, Ray Toro and Frank Iero's respective solo projects, after the break-up of My Chemical Romance.
Equipment

Alexander endorses Craviotto drums, Remo drumheads, Istanbul Agop cymbals, and Vic Firth drumsticks. He also uses Ludwig pedals and hardware.
Drums: Craviotto:
Alexander usually favors a standard setup consisting of a bass, rack, snare, and one or two floor toms.
Drumheads: Remo:
Cymbals: Istanbul Agop:
Drumsticks: Vic Firth:
Pedals/hardware: Ludwig: