Matt Heafy
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Image:Matt Heafy.jpg Matthew Kiichi Heafy (January 26, 1986 in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan) is the vocalist and guitarist for the bands Trivium and Capharnaum. He joined Trivium when the band members witnessed him covering "Self Esteem" by The Offspring at a talent show at Teague Middle School in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
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[edit] Biography
Image:Matt Black Les Paul.jpg The previous vocalist of Trivium quit the band shortly after Matt's joining and thus, he assumed responsibility for vocals and the majority of the song writing. His debut with Trivium included his compositions of Fugue, Demon, Requiem, and Sworn. He has also composed the songs and lyrics for their Ember to Inferno album and most of the Ascendancy album. Each band member has had an equal involvement in the writing of the album The Crusade.
At the age of 20, Matt has had considerable success for a young artist. Trivium has garnered a large following in North America and the UK, they are now trying to achieve the same success in the rest of Europe.
Matt's all-time favourite artists include Metallica, Queen, Pantera, Megadeth, and Iron Maiden. He cited Megadeth's Rust in Peace as his favorite album in Guitar World.
His success did not come easily. He claims to have practiced many hours a day to learn guitar when he was 12 years old, right through until present day. He claimed to have started playing when he was 11, but didn't see any improvement until he started listening to bands like Metallica. He joined Trivium when he was just 13. [[1]]
Matt is currently writing a column for Guitar World with help of his bandmate Corey Beaulieu, as of the August 2006 issue.
Matt's father, Brian Heafy works as a co-manager for the band alongside Justin Arcangel. Matt's mother, Yoshiko Heafy, is Japanese.
At the 'Metal Hammer Golden God Awards 2006' Matt won the 'Golden God Award'.
[edit] Roadrunner United
In 2005, Roadrunner Records released Roadrunner United: The All-Star Sessions to celebrate its 25th birthday. Four "team captains" were chosen: Joey Jordison (Slipknot), Robert Flynn (Machine Head), and Dino Cazares (ex-Fear Factory) as well as Matt Heafy. Heafy also wrote the lyrics and sang lead the vocals to 'The End', captained by Dino Cazares.
[edit] Discography
With Trivium:
- Demos (2003)
- Ember to Inferno (2003)
- Ember to Inferno Re-Release (2004)
- Ascendancy (2005)
- Ascendancy Special Edition (2006)
- The Crusade (2006)
With Capharnaum:
- Fractured (2005)
Other:
- Roadrunner United (2005)
[edit] Equipment
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (ebony)
- Pickups changed to a EMG 81 in the bridge position and a EMG 89 in the Neck Position
- Gibson Les Paul Supreme (Alpine White)
- Pickups changed to a EMG 81 in the bridge position and a EMG 89 in the Neck Position
- Dean Guitars Rust Razorback
- Dean Guitars Dime-O-Flame
- Dean Guitars Custom White Razorback
- Dean Guitars Exotica Acoustic
- All of Matt's Dean Electric Guitar's feature a Jazz Pickup in the neck and a Dimebucker Pickup in the bridge
- Marshall JCM2000 DSL 50 Heads
- Marshall JCM900BV Cabs
- BOSS NS-2 Noise Gate
- Maxon OD Pedal
- Korg Tuners
- Digitech FX
- Dunlop Jazz III Picks
- InTune Guitar Picks 1.0 mm GrippX (Blue)
- DR Strings Dimebag Signature 9-50
| Trivium |
| Matt Heafy | Corey Beaulieu | Paolo Gregoletto | Travis Smith |
| Discography |
| EP's: Trivium (EP) |
| Albums: Ember to Inferno | Ascendancy | The Crusade |
| Singles: Like Light to the Flies | Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr | A Gunshot To The Head of Trepidation Dying In Your Arms | Entrance of the Conflagration | Anthem (We Are the Fire) |
