Arin Ilejay

Arin Ilejay

Arin Ilejay (born: Richard Arin Ilejay) is a drummer who is currently playing for the American metal band Avenged Sevenfold as their new supporting drummer. He was also the former drummer for the American metalcore band Confide.

Richard Arin Ilejay was born in Ventura, California to Ric Ilejay, of American, Filipino and Mexican descent, and Charlotte Tuttle, of American, Dutch and German descent. Both of Arin's parents have musical backgrounds. Arin's dad is a professional guitar player and his mother a gospel singer. Arin started playing drums at the age of nine. Arin learned funk, jazz, rock and Latin jazz at a very young age with his dad. Playing in Top 40 bands, jazz/rock bands and playing with his friends in Christian rock bands taught Arin versatility. Arin's only other formal training was with the Palmdale High School drumline under musical director Tom Hixon. (from: wikipedia.org).

Arin Ilejay Profile Biodata

Birth name Richard Arin Ilejay
Born February 17, 1988 (age 23)
Genres Hard rock, post-hardcore,metalcore, heavy metal,deathcore
Occupations Musician
Instruments Vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards, piano, programming
Years active 2005 - present
Labels Science
Associated acts Avenged Sevenfold, Confide, Tear The Sails