Derek Roddy (born August 28, 1972) is an American drummer originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

[5] In February 2006, Roddy was briefly named as the drummer for Blotted Science, but was unable to record due to conflicting schedules.

Around 2007, Roddy started an instrumental band called Serpents Rise, which almost immediately grabbed the attention of drummers around the world.

Serpents Rise is often referred to by fans as having an obscure sound for their bizarre guitar parts and incorporation of various percussion instruments.

[7] Derek is a full endorser of DW drums and hardware, Meinl cymbals, Remo drumheads, Vater drumsticks, and Axis pedals.