[2] Tony Palermo began his career as the drummer for the Los Angeles punk band Ten Foot Pole.

Tony Palermo was the drummer for Unwritten Law, with which he was featured on the albums, Here's to the Mourning, and The Hit List.

While in Unwritten Law, he was asked to be a touring drummer for Papa Roach before becoming a full-time member.

Palermo became the drummer for punk rock band Pulley after the departure of Jordan Burns.

Tony is featured on six of Papa Roach's albums; Metamorphosis, Time for Annihilation, The Connection, F.E.A.R., Crooked Teeth and "Who Do You Trust?".