Peter "Pete" Parada (born July 9, 1974) is an
American drummer who has been a member of several notable musical acts. Parada's drumming career began in 1996 when he joined
Steel Prophet and recorded one album with them a year later. Subsequently he joined
Face to Face and
Saves the Day, and in 2007 became the new drummer for
The Offspring. Parada was also associated with the metal band
Engine and
Rob Halford's solo project
Halford, and briefly played drums in the punk band
Alkaline Trio. He was also a member of Hot Mess.