Troy Born was the original drummer in US metalcore band Bleeding Through when they started out in 1998 under the moniker of Breakneck.



Born previously had played with the bands Doomed Society and Taken. In this latter band Born was followed up by Juan Pereda.



In 2001 Bleeding Through signed up with Prime Directive Records for a full length debut album. Just as the album, entitled 'Dust To Ashes', was released Born quit the band. He was replaced by Derek Youngsma of Cast In Stone repute.



Troy Born also played in ForeverRise. He was the original drummer in hardcore band Taken. In October 2003, Troy decided to leave the band for personal reasons. After trying out several drummers in the coming months, Taken decided that Juan Pereda was the best man for the job and began rehearsing with him.