Matt Heafy | |
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Background information | |
Born | Iwakuni, Japan | January 26, 1986
Origin | Orlando, Florida, United States |
Genres | Heavy metal |
Instruments | Lead vocals, guitar, bass, saxophone, drums |
Matthew Kiichi Heafy (born January 26, 1986[1]) is a Japanese musician. He is the lead singer and guitarist[2] of the heavy metal band Trivium. He joined the band at the age of twelve.[3]
Shortly after Ember to Inferno was released, Heafy wanted to try out post-hardcore music. He created a joke band called Tomorrow Is Monday. In a 2008 interview with Rock Sound he said the first song was written, recorded and edited in one hour.