13 Facts About Roy Mayorga

Roy Mayorga formed his first band in 1985 in Allentown, called Youthquake.

Roy Mayorga befriended the members of New York punk rock band Nausea while living in Allentown, which led to him becoming the band's drummer in 1988.

Roy Mayorga played with New York hardcore punk band Shelter in 1996.

Roy Mayorga played drums on the album The Hollowing with metal band Crisis in 1996.

Roy Mayorga formed the heavy metal band Soulfly in 1997, with former Sepultura vocalist Max Cavalera.

Roy Mayorga was briefly a member of the band Medication from 1999 to 2001.

Roy Mayorga temporarily filled in behind the drumkit for Sepultura's 2006 European tour with In Flames following Igor Cavalera's absence.

Roy Mayorga officially joined Stone Sour on May 10,2006, as a replacement for Joel Ekman.

Roy Mayorga drummed for their second release, Come What May, released in August 2006.

Roy Mayorga played drums for Amebix during their 2009 reunion tour until they broke up again in 2012.

In October 2013, Belgian metal band Channel Zero announced that, following the death of their drummer Phil Baheux, they will continue the work made on the new album, with Roy Mayorga playing the drums as a session drummer.

On May 6,2019, Roy Mayorga was announced as Hellyeah's new drummer for their May 11,2019, performance honoring their previous drummer Vinnie Paul.

In May 2011, Roy Mayorga suffered a stroke as a result of his frequent headbanging while drumming.