Jared Roberts has been a Pearl drums player for around 28 years, and is currently the drummer for Desecrator. From the age of 8, Jared developed his drumming chops jamming along to classic rock and metal before beginning lessons from age 11. 
He immediately started gigging from age 12 and was playing in cover bands in pubs, clubs and other places that he probably was too young for. He also drummed for Sentor - a band formed at high school that gathered some national recognition after a standout album via the kool Skools program and a label signing. 
Jared has played in various cover bands, tribute acts, and original bands, as well as touring as a fill-in drummer for metalcore band Exit Wounds. He was the drummer for renowned thrash/death metal act Netherealm for 5 years, after which relocating to Melbourne and began lessons with Dave Haley (Psycroptic), who by chance introduced him to Desecrator.
In 2013 Jared joined Desecrator, releasing 2 albums, and an EP - and has toured extensively around the world ever since.