Neil DeRosa is a drummer and composer from New England in the United States. Living in the historic Salem, MA Neil is a founding member of the atmospheric metal band 1476. Looking to explore the other side of experimental composition Neil writes and releases music under the name L-XIII.
During the summer of 2018 Neil proudly became and endorser of the Canopus Drum company from Japan. You can hear these drums on the latest 1476 album Our Season Draws Near.

"Honest, and brutal self assessment are your most important tools to freedom and expression. Although it can be uncomfortable to face, it will your fire in the dark later on."